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To provide care and shelter for stray neglected and unwanted animals of all kinds and the protection of animals of all kinds from ill-usage cruelty and suffering.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Ferne Animal Sanctuary is a registered animal welfare nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is 1164350. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £2M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Ferne Animal Sanctuary has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100. 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 82 ('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 87/100.
The Ferne Animal Sanctuary is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Ferne Animal Sanctuary has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 51% 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.
The Ferne Animal Sanctuary 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 The Ferne Animal Sanctuary. 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.
The Ferne Animal Sanctuary has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 51% 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 provide care and shelter for stray neglected and unwanted animals of all kinds and the protection of animals of all kinds from ill-usage cruelty and suffering. The Ferne Animal Sanctuary is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United Kingdom: The Ferne Animal Sanctuary's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 is in line with the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 51% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of £2M is well above the peer average of £407K.
The Ferne Animal Sanctuary 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. THE FERNE ANIMAL SANCTUARY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE FERNE ANIMAL SANCTUARY 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.
THE FERNE ANIMAL SANCTUARY 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (5)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralSomerset animal sanctuary to host wildlife day in May - Somerset County Gazette
Somerset animal sanctuary issues urgent plea over rotting feed room - Somerset Live
Somerset animal sanctuary launches fundraiser for crumbling feed room - Chard and Ilminster News
Ferne Animal Sanctuary appeals for support to upgrade feed room - Wells Nub News
Column: Why you should support this wonderful Somerset animal sanctuary - Somerset County Gazette
Ferne Animal Sanctuary's Spring Festival - Wells Nub News
Ferne Animal Sanctuary's Spring Festival - Wells Nub News
Easter family fun day at animal sanctuary near Chard announced - Chard and Ilminster News
Easter family fun day at animal sanctuary near Chard announced - Chard and Ilminster News
Full day of festivities ahead at animal sanctuary near Chard - Chard and Ilminster News
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- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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Quick facts about The Ferne Animal Sanctuary
- What is The Ferne Animal Sanctuary?
- The Ferne Animal Sanctuary is a animal welfare nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. To provide care and shelter for stray neglected and unwanted animals of all kinds and the protection of animals of all kinds from ill-usage cruelty and suffering.
- When was The Ferne Animal Sanctuary founded?
- The Ferne Animal Sanctuary was founded in 2015.
- Where is The Ferne Animal Sanctuary located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is The Ferne Animal Sanctuary's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 51% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Ferne Animal Sanctuary trustworthy?
- The Ferne Animal Sanctuary has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 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 The Ferne Animal Sanctuary's registration number?
- Registration: 1164350 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Ferne Animal Sanctuary's website?
- https://www.ferneanimalsanctuary.org
- Are donations to The Ferne Animal Sanctuary 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.