Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home

Analysis

Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00278802). It says it provides services.

In the financial year ending December 2025, Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home reported income of £68.4m and spending of £71.7m, spending 105% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £58.3m to £68.4m (+17%), an average of +4.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.

Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home sits at the 100th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 100th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Virunga Foundation (£53.8m), The North of England Zoological Society (£70.5m) and Blue Cross (£50.3m).

In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 85%, trading 11% and investments 2.7%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £31.4m. Charitable activities took 70% of spending and raising funds 29%. Grants to other organisations totalled £6.4m. Reserves of £52.8m would cover about 9 months of spending at that rate. It employed 707 people.