Hakuna Matata Animal Trust
Analysis
Hakuna Matata Animal Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Devon. It was registered in May 2023, 3 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.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Hakuna Matata Animal Trust reported income of £54k and spending of £56k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from March 2024 to March 2026, income grew from £12k to £54k (+355%), an average of +113% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 176%. Over the whole period it spent 108% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Hakuna Matata Animal Trust sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Elephant Human Relations Aid UK (£54k), The Littlest Lives Rescue (£54k) and Independent Cat Rescue Prestwich (£54k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Hakuna Matata Animal Trust is an animal sanctuary based in South Devon.We focus on the care and protection of animals and provide a permanent residence where they will live out their lives here at the sanctuary. We also find permanent homes for our smaller, younger rescues. We participate in and help to fund animal rescue missions for animals that would otherwise be euthanized or slaughtered.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Elephant Human Relations Aid UK | South Croydon | £54k |
| The Littlest Lives Rescue | Bristol | £54k |
| Independent Cat Rescue Prestwich | Manchester | £54k |
| Respect for Animals Educational Trust Limited | Nottingham | £54k |