The Walker 597 Trust
Analysis
The Walker 597 Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Tamworth. It was registered in October 1978, 48 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 April 2025, The Walker 597 Trust reported income of £63k and spending of £115k, spending 183% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £39k to £63k (+60%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income rose by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 169% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, The Walker 597 Trust sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cat and Kitten Rescue (3 Counties +) (£63k), Pebbles Legacy (£63k) and Painted Dog Conservation UK (£63k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The object of the charity is achieved by making regular payments and one-off grants to charities which work to promote animal welfare. To ensure our funds are used correctly, we normally consider only UK registered charities, or charities with a UK bank account and contact.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cat and Kitten Rescue (3 Counties +) | Borehamwood | £63k |
| Pebbles Legacy | Stoke-On-Trent | £63k |
| Painted Dog Conservation UK | Maidenhead | £63k |
| Prickles in a Pickle | Dartmouth | £63k |