Overall Score: 10 based on 17 data points
Finance: 1
Governance: 3
Support: 6
Liabilities <10%: +3, Excess liquidity: -1, Large legacies income: +1, Reasonable growth: +1, Fundraising costs high: -3,
Dynamic board: +3,
Large volunteers +3, Gov Income, Supporters: +3

FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS 

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.
Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

  • This charity has been successful in attracting volunteers relative to its size
  • The charity has received Government grants
  • This charity has a robust balance sheet
  • This charity has received considerable income from legacies in recent years
  • There has been reasonable growth in spending over the last 3 years relative to the previous period
  • There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
  • The Board appears to be dynamic in terms of composition

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

  • Over half the Board have joined recently

Financial issues to consider:

  • Liquidity appeared to be considerably in excess of CC guidelines at the latest year end
  • Fundraising costs are high relative to funds raised
Established: 33 years

www.friendsoftheanimals.co.uk

fotaiow@hotmail.com

01983522511

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Income & Spending ?
Sources of Income ?
Y/E Income
£k		 Spending
£k		 Surplus/
Deficit		 Fundraising
Cost £k		 Total
Funds £k		 Unrestricted
Funds £k		 Mths
Rsrvs		 Staff Volun-
teers
30/09/22£1,011£671£339£157£2,192£1,18521.28300
30/09/21£1,020£550£470£101£1,853£93120.36350
30/09/20£954£393£562£68£1,383£1,38342.36270
30/09/19£515£395£120£66£821£57417.47260
30/09/18£535£392£143£75£702£46114.17350
30/09/17£428£441£-14n/an/an/an/an/a0
30/09/16£584£410£174£34£573£3389.960
30/09/15£644£404£240£68£398£3099.260
30/09/14£474£441£33n/an/an/an/an/a0
30/09/13£428£495£-67n/an/an/an/an/a0
30/09/12£522£495£27£71£193£501.260
30/09/11£374£477£-103n/an/an/an/an/a0
30/09/10£354£393£-39n/an/an/an/an/a0
30/09/09£376£382£-6n/an/an/an/an/a0
30/09/08£504£315£190£63£332£3141250
30/09/07£171£271£-99n/an/an/an/an/a0
30/09/06£307£258£49n/an/an/an/an/a0
30/09/05£276£201£75n/an/an/an/an/a0
30/09/04£221£162£59n/an/an/an/an/a0
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Financial Ratios
Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 27.3%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 23.4%
Liabilities/Assets: 2%
Liabilities/Income: 4%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 100%
Reserves/Spending: 21.185233513721 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 21 months
Quick Ratio: 26.4
Asset Split ?
What it does
  • Animals
Who works here?
  • 8 employees
  • 300 volunteers
Who it helps
  • The General Public/Mankind
How it operates
  • Provides services
Where it operates
  • Throughout England And Wales,

Who's supporting them? ?

We have no records of donations from grant makers.

How is it governed?

Trustees (5)
Current Trustees appointed

Legal constitution
  • Charity registered in England & Wales on 10/09/1990, number: 1000249
  • Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid
Policies in force
  • Complaints handling
  • Conflicting interests
  • Investment
  • Paying staff
  • Risk management
  • Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
  • Volunteer management
Main office

17A Riverway
Newport
PO30 5UX

Objectives

TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF ANIMALS OF ANY SPECIES WHICH ARE IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION WHICH NOW OR HEREAFTER MAY BE DEEMED TO BE CHARITABLE IN LAW

Defined Area of Benefit: NOT DEFINED

Data Sources

Charity Commission for England and Wales
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