The Waterfowl Sanctuary
Analysis
The Waterfowl Sanctuary is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Huntingdon. It was registered in November 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 services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Waterfowl Sanctuary reported income of £75k and spending of £77k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from March 2023 to March 2025, income grew from £55k to £75k (+38%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, The Waterfowl Sanctuary sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Orangutan Veterinary Aid (Ovaid) (£75k), Elm Wildlife (Every Life Matters Wildlife) (£76k) and The Happy Pants Ranch (£75k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote humane behaviour towards waterfowl by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for waterfowl which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage and to educate the public in matters pertaining to waterfowl welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among waterfowl.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Orangutan Veterinary Aid (Ovaid) | Launceston | £75k |
| Elm Wildlife (Every Life Matters Wildlife) | Torquay | £76k |
| The Happy Pants Ranch | kent | £75k |
| Boomerang's Pet Foodbank | Haverhill | £76k |