The Sheep Sanctuary
Analysis
The Sheep Sanctuary is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hull. It was registered in July 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The Sheep Sanctuary reported income of £43k and spending of £7,957, leaving 81% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from June 2022 to June 2025, income grew from £7,971 to £43k (+439%), an average of +75% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2025, when income rose by 198%. Over the whole period it spent 51% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, The Sheep Sanctuary sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Blonde D'aquitaine Breeders' Society for Great Britain Limited (£43k), Animals in Mind (£43k) and Lincs Ark (Animal Welfare) (£43k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
RELIEVE THE SUFFERING AND DISTRESS OF ANIMALS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY REASON OF SICKNESS, NEGLECT, MISTREATMENT, ILL USAGE AND MISADVENTURE AND IN PARTICULAR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SAFE HAVEN (SANCTUARY) OR OTHER FACILITIES FOR THE RECEPTION OF SUCH ANIMALS.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Blonde D'aquitaine Breeders' Society for Great Britain Limited | Carlisle | £43k |
| Animals in Mind | Lampeter | £43k |
| Lincs Ark (Animal Welfare) | West Yorkshire | £43k |
| The Westie Rescue Scheme Limited | Lancashire | £43k |