Animal Action Greece
Analysis
Animal Action Greece is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 1966, 60 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, overseas aid/famine relief and animals, which this site groups under overseas aid and international. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00881216). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Animal Action Greece reported income of £1.1m and spending of £892k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £485k to £1.1m (+131%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 124%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 1,223 England and Wales charities whose main cause is overseas aid and international and that reported income, Animal Action Greece sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 94th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Youth Aliyah - Child Rescue (£1.1m), Jesus Is Lord Fellowship Worldwide Inc. (Also Known As Jesus Is Lord Church) - United Kingdom Chapter (£1.2m) and Trust for Sustainable Living (£1.1m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 97%, investments 1.3% and charitable activities 1.3%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £164k. Charitable activities took 96% of spending and raising funds 1.6%. Reserves of £307k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 2 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 83%
- Legacies 15%
- Charitable activities 1.3%
- Investments 1.3%
In the charity's own words
Operating in Greece since 1959, Animal Action Greece (Formerly Greek Animal Welfare Fund)'s purpose is the prevention and relief of cruelty and suffering amongst animals in Greece. We have a vision for Greece to become a nation whose people care about the quality of animals lives. We want to use the way we care for animals to educate and inspire, encouraging changes in attitudes.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Aliyah - Child Rescue | London | £1.1m |
| Jesus Is Lord Fellowship Worldwide Inc. (Also Known As Jesus Is Lord Church) - United Kingdom Chapter | Oxford | £1.2m |
| Trust for Sustainable Living | Thatcham | £1.1m |
| Be The Mercy | London | £1.2m |