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The object of the charity is to provide in Greater Manchester and the surrounding area for the care and protection of animals of all kinds in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances, ill usage and other similar causes and to prevent thereby cruelty to and suffering among animals.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAnimals in Distress is a registered animal welfare nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £536K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Animals in Distress has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.
Animals in Distress is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.
Based on official tax filings, Animals in Distress has £536K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 94% for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Animals in Distress is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £536K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Animals in Distress. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Animals in Distress has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. Visit the Animals in Distress profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The object of the charity is to provide in Greater Manchester and the surrounding area for the care and protection of animals of all kinds in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances, ill usage and other similar causes and to prevent thereby cruelty to and suffering among animals. Animals in Distress is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1984.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United Kingdom: Animals in Distress's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of £536K is comparable to the peer average of £407K.
Animals in Distress is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. ANIMALS IN DISTRESS is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
ANIMALS IN DISTRESS is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
ANIMALS IN DISTRESS is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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NeutralMityana dog scam: BBC uncovers the Ugandans exploiting animals to elicit donations for shelters - BBC
In Karachi, one man’s motorbike ambulance rescues animals in distress - Arab News
Animals Rescued from Ghaziabad Fire by PETA India - PETA India
Afghan Migrant Arrested over Series of Brutal Sexual Assaults on Animals in France - Hungarian Conservative
PETA HELPS UKRAINE: Over 17,000 Animals Rescued in the War - Wild beim Wild
Animals in distress: Amid West Asia conflict people abandon pets as they flee Dubai - Social News XYZ
Animals in distress: Amid West Asia conflict people abandon pets as they flee Dubai - Social News XYZ
Wildlife vet Phukan dedicates life to saving animals in distress - The Times of India
Russell Watson's fight to keep animal sanctuary open | ITV News - ITVX
SPCA on standby to help animals in distress - SABC News
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Quick facts about Animals in Distress
- What is Animals in Distress?
- Animals in Distress is a animal welfare nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The object of the charity is to provide in Greater Manchester and the surrounding area for the care and protection of animals of all kinds in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances, ill usage and other similar causes and to prevent thereby cruelty to and suffering among animals.
- When was Animals in Distress founded?
- Animals in Distress was founded in 1984.
- Where is Animals in Distress located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Animals in Distress's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Animals in Distress trustworthy?
- Animals in Distress has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Animals in Distress's website?
- https://www.animals-in-distress.co.uk
- Are donations to Animals in Distress tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.