The Leicester and Leicestershire Animal Aid Association
Analysis
The Leicester and Leicestershire Animal Aid Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicester. It was registered in May 2024, 2 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability and animals, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Leicester and Leicestershire Animal Aid Association reported income of £642k and spending of £1.1m, spending 178% of what it took in. Over the whole period it spent 178% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Leicester and Leicestershire Animal Aid Association sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Asian Health Agency (£642k), Bangladesh Youth League (Luton) (£642k) and Hinckley and District Work-Link Project (£642k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 67%, investments 13% and trading 12%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £173k. Charitable activities took 93% of spending and raising funds 4.7%. Reserves of £2.0m would cover about 21 months of spending at that rate. It employed 32 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 40%
- Legacies 27%
- Trading 12%
- Investments 13%
- Other 7.3%
In the charity's own words
To promote humane behaviour towards animals, in particular by providing appropriate care & protection for dogs and cats which are in need due to sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage, re-homing such animals where practical and appropriate and educating the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and responsible pet ownership in Leicestershire.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Asian Health Agency | Middlesex | £642k |
| Bangladesh Youth League (Luton) | Luton | £642k |
| Hinckley and District Work-Link Project | Leicestershire | £642k |
| Calvario Limited | Dublin 2 | £643k |