Donkey Breed Society
Analysis
Donkey Breed Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Edenbridge. It was registered in August 1985, 41 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01903405). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Donkey Breed Society reported income of £86k and spending of £68k, leaving 20% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £50k to £86k (+72%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 42%. 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, Donkey Breed Society sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Angels for Animals Foundation (£85k), Animal Support Angels (£86k) and The Hackney Horse Society (£85k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To preserve and improve the standard of donkeys in general by breeding and to encourage the use, appreciation, wellbeing and protection of the donkey.To promote public education in the various arts and sciences in connection with the donkey and the use, appreciation, care and management thereof.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Angels for Animals Foundation | Oxfordshire | £85k |
| Animal Support Angels | Hemel Hempstead | £86k |
| The Hackney Horse Society | Nottinghamshire | £85k |
| Greyhound Lifeline | Southampton | £86k |