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We aim never to turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We reunite lost dogs and cats with their owners; when we cannot do this, we care for them until new homes can be found for them; and we educate the public about responsible pet ownership.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBattersea Dogs' and Cats' Home is a registered animal welfare nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1962 and has been operating for 64 years. Its registration number is 206394. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 85/100 for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £70M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 100 community reviews with an average rating of 4.2/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 4.1/5 based on 237 reviews.
Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom is 85/100.
Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1962 and has been active for 64 years.
Based on official tax filings, Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home has £70M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 74% for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £407K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has £70M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home. 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.
Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 71% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 74%. The organization has a strong Trustpilot rating of 4.1/5. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
We aim never to turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We reunite lost dogs and cats with their owners; when we cannot do this, we care for them until new homes can be found for them; and we educate the public about responsible pet ownership. Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1962.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United Kingdom: Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 85/100. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of £70M is well above the peer average of £407K.
Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home 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
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. BATTERSEA DOGS' AND CATS' HOME is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
BATTERSEA DOGS' AND CATS' HOME 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.
BATTERSEA DOGS' AND CATS' HOME 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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NeutralFive dogs looking for love including livewire seven-month-old to cuddly Bulldog - London Now
The 7 'delightful' cats at Battersea waiting to find forever homes - London Now
West Design Partners with Battersea Dogs & Cats for Products - License Global
Tickets Alert: Tours of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home - ianVisits
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home takes furry friends to London for special trip - Sutton Guardian
Queen Camilla resists adopting a dog from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home - The Times
Adorable pictures show Queen Camila with a puppy at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home - Daily Express
Queen Camilla opens new garden at London's beloved Battersea Dogs & Cats Home - London Evening Standard
Queen Camilla resists adopting a dog from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home - The Times
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home names vet hospital after Paul O’Grady - The Guardian
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Donor reviews (100)
4.2 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot
Nice experience and amazing location for the rescued pets
Trustpilot
I ordered two super cat bowls from them when they came I questioned the size as I wanted wide drinking bowls for my cats as they don't like their whiskas touching the sides . The bowls were small I had mistaken the size given it said 250 ml I thought it was 250mm . Their advert did not state size was volume not width when I questioned the advert for not being clear I got no response , their first email was if I didn't like them send them back and of course pay the postage. Not nice people to do business with I'm keeping to E-Bay money back guarantee
Trustpilot
We were extremely impressed with the professionalism of all the staff at Battersea. We appreciated all the detailed information about our cat’s background and medical history. We also were so thankful for the food and litter samples as well as some other things that belonged to the cat - blanket and igloo.
Trustpilot
We are beyond grateful to all at Battersea for letting us have our beautiful little Nellie.They made everything so easy & are on hand with lots of helpful advice .They do such amazing work & this is our 3rd rescue from them..I would give more stars if I could Thankyou
Trustpilot
I visited the online shop to see what I could purchase and donate .. I ordered an iron on badge / pin badge and bandana .. the only thing I cannot find fault with is the pin badge .. the iron on badge had a small amount of glue stuff in the centre so when ironed on the edges curled up .. the bandana I don’t know what sort of animals neck it could fit round although the picture displays a dog wearing one ! .. I am more than happy to donate to this charity , Paul O’Grady who I loved put his name to it , but I don’t like being exploited! , these small items cost £4 to deliver , and came in a large envelope , where a small envelope would of taken them .. it all cost £15 , which I would have happily just donated .. I e mailed them but no reply ! .. I know this charity relies on donations from kind people in order to run , but don’t take the mick !
Trustpilot
Lovely process from start to finish. Couldn’t be more helpful and approachable. Good care taken of the animals too. Thoroughly checked and medical attention is reassuring.
Trustpilot
The experience was very good. We were given all information, medical information and advice on everything that is needed to re home our beautiful little Sparky. We had lots of time to sit and let him familiarise his self with us. We also had a lot of time alone with him. We bonded with him straight away.Excellent experience
Trustpilot
Everyone at Battersea has been brilliant throughout. We are now looking forward to many happy years with our little girl
Trustpilot
A truly amazing place the staff so kind caring people and caring for all the animals they have the best for everyone thank you for our awesome dog she is perfect
Trustpilot
The site at Old Windsor is beautiful and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The dogs are so well cared.
Trustpilot
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Quick facts about Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home
- What is Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home?
- Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home is a animal welfare nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. We aim never to turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We reunite lost dogs and cats with their owners; when we cannot do this, we care for them until new homes can be found for them; and we educate the public about responsible pet ownership.
- When was Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home founded?
- Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home was founded in 1962.
- Where is Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10M-£100M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home trustworthy?
- Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home's registration number?
- Registration: 206394 (United Kingdom).
- What is Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home's website?
- https://www.battersea.org.uk
- Are donations to Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home 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.