438 rated · 738 on the register
Best Animal welfare charities in the UK
Animal welfare charities rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals, protect wildlife and campaign against cruelty.
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Top-rated animal welfare charities
Ranked by Clarity score from Charity Commission annual filings. Scores are free — payment never affects ratings.
| Charity | Score | Cause spend | Income | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEES RIVERS CHARITABLE TRUST | 100 | 100% | £2.0m | Local |
| THE RSPCA DANAHER ANIMAL HOME | 100 | 99% | £1.4m | Local |
| GREENACRES RESCUE LIMITED | 100 | 100% | £884k | Local |
| GREATWOOD CHARITY LIMITED | 100 | 91% | £851k | Local |
| RSPCA RADCLIFFE SHELTER TRUST | 100 | 98% | £710k | Local |
| REMUS MEMORIAL HORSE SANCTUARY | 100 | 98% | £630k | Local |
| THE HUGS FOUNDATION | 100 | 92% | £423k | Local |
| LINCOLNSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST | 99 | 93% | £8.9m | Local |
| THE BAT CONSERVATION TRUST | 99 | 89% | £3.0m | UK-wide |
| BUMBLEBEE CONSERVATION TRUST | 99 | 90% | £2.5m | UK-wide |
| HULL ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 99 | 97% | £837k | Local |
| TECKELS ANIMAL SANCTUARIES | 99 | 84% | £718k | Local |
Full UK register
More animal welfare charities on the register
738 registered animal welfare charities across the UK (England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Every one has a free profile with its official registration number.
- Animal Squad Registered charity № 1,217,420
- Wildlife Sos Registered charity № 1,126,511
- Animal Antiks Registered charity № 1,172,099
- Animal Arkaid Registered charity № 1,193,072
- Animal Canopy Registered charity № 1,159,870
- Animal Rescue Registered charity № 1,007,182
- Animal Aid 246 Registered charity № 1,143,133
- Animal Lifeaid Registered charity № 1,178,827
- Animal Helpline Registered charity № 1,151,287
- Animal Saviours Registered charity № 1,174,094
- Animals in Mind Registered charity № 1,063,919
- Froyle Wildlife Registered charity № 1,171,997
Animal welfare charities — your questions answered
How many animal welfare charities are registered in the UK?
The UK's charity registers (Charity Commission for England & Wales, OSCR in Scotland and CCNI in Northern Ireland) list 738 charities whose registered name relates to animal welfare. CharityCompare has enriched, scored profiles for 438 of them, and every one of the others has a free basic profile here with its registration number and register details.
How do I choose a animal welfare charity to donate to?
Check three things: the charity is registered (its profile shows a Charity Commission number), its Clarity score (we rate transparency and financial health from annual filings), and its cause spend — the share of spending that reaches the charitable cause rather than overheads. All three are free on every CharityCompare profile.
How do I check a animal welfare charity is legitimate?
Every genuine UK charity has a registration number from its national regulator — the Charity Commission for England & Wales, OSCR in Scotland or CCNI in Northern Ireland. Look it up on the charity's CharityCompare profile or on the official register. Registered charities must file annual accounts — if a fundraiser cannot give you a registration number, do not donate.