In numbers

3,926

Small charities

£332,797,264

Total annual income of small charities

£339,996,877

Total annual expenditure of small charities

This cause includes animal sanctuaries, provision of veterinary care and charities concerned with the welfare and prevention of cruelty of animals.

Key Findings

  • 2% of small charities in England and Wales work with animals, the 15th most popular cause.
  • 19% of charities working for this cause are based in the South East, followed by 14% in South West and 12% in London.
  • 78% of small charities working for this cause have an income of £100k or under.

Number of small charities by region

Number of small charities by income size

Number of small charities by beneficiary type