The Animal Defence Trust
Analysis
The Animal Defence Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Devon. It was registered in October 1971, 55 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending November 2025, The Animal Defence Trust reported income of £66k and spending of £109k, spending 165% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from November 2021 to November 2025, income fell from £107k to £66k (-38%), an average of -11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2023, when income rose by 118%. Over the whole period it spent 119% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, The Animal Defence Trust sits at the 53rd percentile: it is larger than about 53% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include French Bulldog Saviours (£66k), Friends of Kapsa (UK) (£66k) and Kerry Greyhounds UK (£66k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity is a grant giving charity making grants annually to other animal welfare charities throughout Great Britain and also abroad.The charity also makes representations to the European Union regarding the treatment of farm animals transported from the United Kingdom to Europe, and across European countries over often very hot long distances without adequate rest and watering.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| French Bulldog Saviours | Mirfield | £66k |
| Friends of Kapsa (UK) | Wolverhampton | £66k |
| Kerry Greyhounds UK | Lincolnshire | £66k |
| Floof UK French Bulldog Rescue | Staines-Upon-Thames | £66k |