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To rehome and rescue animals.To offer a subsidised spaying and neutering scheme.To educate and assist member of the public in the care of animals.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFriends of the Animals is a registered animal welfare nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its registration number is 1000249. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 87/100 for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £2M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Friends of the Animals has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% 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.
Friends of the Animals is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.
Based on official tax filings, Friends of the Animals has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 94% 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.
Friends of the Animals is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £2M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Friends of the Animals. 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.
Friends of the Animals has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 86% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. 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.
To rehome and rescue animals.To offer a subsidised spaying and neutering scheme.To educate and assist member of the public in the care of animals. Friends of the Animals is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1990.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United Kingdom: Friends of the Animals's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of £2M is well above the peer average of £407K.
Friends of the Animals 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) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS 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.
FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS 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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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralSan Saba County Friends of Animals facing overload before shelter opens - San Saba News & Star
Friends of the Animals - an Isle of Wight rescue success for 36 years - Isle of Wight County Press
Friends of the Animals - an Isle of Wight rescue success for 36 years - Yahoo News UK
See How This Godot-Powered Game Combines Destruction & Water Physics - 80 Level
Island Roads throws its support behind animal charity - Isle of Wight County Press
Metro Detroit animal shelter dropping adoption fees for cats Saturday - Detroit Free Press
Island bikers rally to help animals in distress with annual Dog Food Run - Isle of Wight County Press
LEGO Friends January 2026 sets expands Heartlake City with new animals and buildings - Jay's Brick Blog
Parma Animal Shelter gets new kennels with some help from friends of the animals - Cleveland 19 News
Animals found from flooding in Kerr County | Forgotten Friends - kens5.com
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Quick facts about Friends of the Animals
- What is Friends of the Animals?
- Friends of the Animals is a animal welfare nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. To rehome and rescue animals.To offer a subsidised spaying and neutering scheme.To educate and assist member of the public in the care of animals.
- When was Friends of the Animals founded?
- Friends of the Animals was founded in 1990.
- Where is Friends of the Animals located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Friends of the Animals's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Friends of the Animals trustworthy?
- Friends of the Animals has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Friends of the Animals's registration number?
- Registration: 1000249 (United Kingdom).
- What is Friends of the Animals's website?
- https://www.friendsoftheanimals.co.uk
- Are donations to Friends of the Animals 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.