The Suffolk Sheep Society
Analysis
The Suffolk Sheep Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ballymena. It was registered in October 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00022684). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The Suffolk Sheep Society reported income of £345k and spending of £319k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £330k to £345k (+4.4%), an average of +1.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, The Suffolk Sheep Society sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 87th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Happy Landings Animal Rescue Centre (£345k), The Belforte Trust (£348k) and Tanglewood Warren (£344k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Advance and promote agriculture by improving Suffolk sheep. Promote research and improvement of Suffolk sheep and the publication of the results thereof.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Happy Landings Animal Rescue Centre | Shepton Mallet | £345k |
| The Belforte Trust | London | £348k |
| Tanglewood Warren | Suffolk | £344k |
| Greyhound Gap | Kidsgrove | £348k |