Millstream Animal Shelter
Analysis
Millstream Animal Shelter is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in June 1990, 36 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Millstream Animal Shelter reported income of £313k and spending of £411k, spending 132% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £475k to £313k (-34%), an average of -9.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 175%. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Millstream Animal Shelter sits at the 82nd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Network for Animals Charitable Trust (£312k), International Guide Dog Federation (£313k) and Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Finchley, Golders Green, Hendon and District Branch (£310k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity's objects are to relieve the suffering and distress of cats, dogs and other animals by the provision of food, shelter and veterinary care for unwanted, sick or ill-treated animals and wherever possible provide good homes for them. We aim also to prevent the unwanted breeding of animals and to advance public education in the needs and proper care of animals.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Network for Animals Charitable Trust | London | £312k |
| International Guide Dog Federation | Berkshire | £313k |
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Finchley, Golders Green, Hendon and District Branch | London | £310k |
| Berwick Animal Rescue Kennels | Berwick-Upon-Tweed | £314k |