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The Animal Defence Trust Grants

Open (with deadline for applications) Animal Welfare environment Great Britain International Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland

Overview

The Animal Defence Trust, a UK-based charity dedicated to animal welfare, provides funding to support approved animal welfare charities working to rescue and care for animals that have suffered cruelty.

Eligible organisations must be registered charities with a proven track record in animal welfare work.

Their main objectives are 

  • protecting animals from suffering and mistreatment,
  • promoting research to reduce animal use in scientific experiments, and
  • ensuring proper accommodation for animals during transportation. 

Applications are welcome from registered charities in the United Kingdom and internationally that are actively involved in animal rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

Funding Notes

The grants are for capital projects and running costs aim to support a wide range of activities, including providing shelter, medical treatment, and care for abused or neglected animals.

The Trust's website provides no information on the minimum or maximum grants available.

Review Accounts and trustees annual report for 2023 here

Key dates

Application deadline 31/03/2026
Application deadline 31/03/2027
Application deadline 31/03/2028