Pets Foundation - Rescue Centre Grants

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Pets Foundation supports organisations who work to make a real difference to the welfare of UK pets, either by improving the care that rescues provide to these animals or by actively reducing the number of homeless pets. Their Rescue Centre Grants provide funding to organisations whose main activity is the rescue and rehoming of UK pets.

They can fund:

• Running costs – such as vet bills, utility costs, boarding fees, food and bedding
• Equipment – including trapping cages, washing machines, microchip scanners, incubators and more
• Vehicles – such as animal ambulances or horse boxes
• Building work – for example, animal accommodation or onsite veterinary facilities

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

• UK registered charities that operate within the UK to help UK pets
• Charities that have been operating for at least two years
• Charities with a minimum of three unrelated trustees
• Organisations whose main activity is rescuing and rehoming domestic pets in the UK or preventing pet relinquishment
• Organisations can be national pet rescue charities and their branches, or independent pet rescue and rehoming organisations either centre, boarding or foster based
• Any dog and/or cat rescue and rehoming charity with an income of over £1m must be a member of the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes

Minimum annual income:

£50,000

When to apply

Applications can be submitted at any time throughout the year, with no set deadlines. Applications for less than £50,000 are reviewed monthly, with decisions made throughout the year. Applications over £50,000 for capital builds are considered separately, with decisions made in January 2027. Due to the volume of applications, decisions can take up to 4–5 months. The funder may suspend or close the programme early if the budget is fully committed, so applicants should check the funder's website for current status.

See guidance documents on the funder's website for full information.

How to apply

Applicants should first read the grant criteria and FAQ on the funder's website and only proceed if they meet the eligibility criteria. An application form is requested via an online enquiry form on the funder's website. Applicants must provide recent accounts (plus draft figures for the following year if the latest accounts are more than 12 months old) and evidence of the costs requested, such as vet bills, utility bills, vehicle listings or supplier quotes. After submission, the funder may get in touch for more information or to arrange a virtual or in-person meeting. Anyone considering a request over £50,000 should contact the funder before applying.

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Activites funded: Animal welfare

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