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Founded in 1917, PDSA is the UK's leading veterinary charity. Our mission is to improve the life of every pet. We prevent illness, suffering and unnecessary death of pets; educate people about their welfare needs, and treat pets needing our help across the UK. In 2018 we provided 2.5 million treatments to more than 430,000 pets. Our services are funded entirely by public support.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe People'S Dispensary for Sick Animals 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 037585. 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 87/100 for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £129M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 100 community reviews with an average rating of 4.7/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 4.4/5 based on 2924 reviews.
The People'S Dispensary for Sick Animals 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. The charity allocates 75% 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.
The People'S Dispensary for Sick Animals is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1962 and has been active for 64 years.
Based on official tax filings, The People'S Dispensary for Sick Animals has £129M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 99% 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 People'S Dispensary for Sick Animals is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has £129M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The People'S Dispensary for Sick 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.
The People'S Dispensary for Sick Animals 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. 75% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. The organization has a strong Trustpilot rating of 4.4/5. 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.
Founded in 1917, PDSA is the UK's leading veterinary charity. Our mission is to improve the life of every pet. We prevent illness, suffering and unnecessary death of pets; educate people about their welfare needs, and treat pets needing our help across the UK. In 2018 we provided 2.5 million treatments to more than 430,000 pets. Our services are funded entirely by public support. The People'S Dispensary for Sick Animals 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: The People'S Dispensary for Sick Animals's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £129M is well above the peer average of £407K.
The People'S Dispensary for Sick 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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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE PEOPLE'S DISPENSARY FOR SICK ANIMALS is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE PEOPLE'S DISPENSARY FOR SICK 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.
THE PEOPLE'S DISPENSARY FOR SICK 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
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Donor reviews (100)
4.7 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot
Friendly staff. I can always get an appointment no matter what
Trustpilot
PDSA are always friendly& Professional at the times of distress due to my dog being in need of medical help.
Trustpilot
The vet was knowledgeable and understanding to my circumstances. As a pensioner owning a large bullmastiff he understood that I needed to work part time in order to pay for the upkeep of such a large dog. My dog was given appropriate treatment with other possible treatment if the condition continued. It has been a recurring issue with my dog.
Trustpilot
They were absolutely fantastic with my last dog for 11 years I cannot fault the pdsa at all I would be lost without the pdsa and there just the same with my other dog
Trustpilot
My experience with pdsa was absolutely amazing I can not thank them enough for the support and service they give to my dog (Marley) I thought I was going to lose him as I didn’t have the money to get him the treatment he needed at a vets I went too but thanks to been recommended to pdsa I managed to get him the help he needed so I would highly recommend if you are struggling for your pet’s treatments please give them a call I will forever be grateful for the help I had from them thankyou again xxxxx
Trustpilot
The waiting area in the pet hospital was very spacious and calm with lighting that faced upwards so it wasn’t too bright. The staff were all friendly, caring and knowledgable. My cat, Toby was diagnosed with diabetes so we have been in quite a few times now . I don’t believe he could have had better treatment at any of the large pet chains.
Trustpilot
Very helpful and friendly staff always leave feeling assured my pets health is priority even Bella loves visiting the vet
Trustpilot
Absolutely great for pets
Trustpilot
Yet again 2 hour wait for my appointment 2 hours late.! Like always the receptionists are grumpy and rude
Trustpilot
Anna on reception is lovely, she listens and does her very best to help.The vets and nurses are always professional but also friendly and caring.I would give Aberdeen PDSA 5 Stars every time. Murphy has been a patient with them for 11 years and I trust them 100% with his care.
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Quick facts about The People'S Dispensary for Sick Animals
- What is The People'S Dispensary for Sick Animals?
- The People'S Dispensary for Sick Animals is a animal welfare nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Founded in 1917, PDSA is the UK's leading veterinary charity. Our mission is to improve the life of every pet. We prevent illness, suffering and unnecessary death of pets; educate people about their welfare needs, and treat pets needing our help across the UK. In 2018 we provided 2.5 million treatments to more than 430,000 pets. Our services are funded entirely by public support.
- When was The People'S Dispensary for Sick Animals founded?
- The People'S Dispensary for Sick Animals was founded in 1962.
- Where is The People'S Dispensary for Sick Animals located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is The People'S Dispensary for Sick Animals's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100M-£1B. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The People'S Dispensary for Sick Animals trustworthy?
- The People'S Dispensary for Sick Animals 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 The People'S Dispensary for Sick Animals's registration number?
- Registration: 037585 (United Kingdom).
- What is The People'S Dispensary for Sick Animals's website?
- https://www.pdsa.org.uk
- Are donations to The People'S Dispensary for Sick 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.