Grants of up to £10,000 Available for Animal Welfare Charities

Charities working to rescue, rehabilitate, rehome or protect animals can now apply for grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 through the Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust.

The Trust supports smaller UK-registered charities whose work benefits animals, relieves suffering, conserves wildlife or encourages a greater understanding of animals. Funding is available for both revenue and capital costs, including:

• General running costs for animal rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming.
• Wildlife conservation and endangered species protection.
• Feeding, neutering and releasing feral cats and dogs.
• Veterinary treatment and neutering for animals owned by people on low incomes.
• Improvements to charity-owned premises or eligible leased properties.

Who can apply?

To be eligible, organisations must:

• Be a registered charity in England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
• Have been registered for at least 12 months.
• Have up-to-date independently examined accounts. Preference is given to smaller animal welfare charities

Deadline
The next application deadline is 1 August 2026. The Trust considers applications three times each year, with funding decisions usually made within four months of the closing date.

Find out more
Further guidance, eligibility information and application details can be found on the official Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust website: Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust – Grants