VETS FOR THE POOR GOING STRONG

As much a safety net for poorer people as for pets, this network of animal hospitals helps those who can't afford vets' fees. It already covers 78 per cent of qualifying households and, in 2007, treated over 290,000 sick and injured pets. The annual report is forthcoming and is backed up by a detailed annual review. But we'd like to know more about how the charity's 4,800 volunteers contributed to its work - especially given the 'Investing in Volunteers' accreditation the charity received in 2007.

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QUALITY OF REPORTING

What is this? 		71 %
How much info does the charity want to share? This score, taken from our search for 43 key points in the annual report, gives the answer. Top mark is 100%. Anything over 70% is a good effort.

SIZE OF CHARITY...

What is this? 		Extra large
We only profile the largest charities in England & Wales, and our sizes are relative to the largest and smallest among them. So where we describe a charity as 'Small', it is still much larger than the national average.

HIGHEST SALARY

What is this? 		£100k to £149k
Taken from the vague bandings given in annual reports; note that 'Under £60k' could be £9k or £59k. Nonetheless the number of bars should roughly correlate with the 'Size of charity' bars.

ETHICAL INVESTMENT POLICY

What is this? 		Unknown
We asked the charity if it has an ethical investment policy. If yes, it gets an angel. Those with no policy but which don't invest in tobacco/arms get a halo. Those without investments, or who didn't respond, appear neutral. Those with stakes in arms/tobacco get a fallen angel.
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Reviewed: 2009-03-20     Accounts ending: 2007-12-31

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IN SHORT

Who/what it helps

  • Domestic animals
  • Their owners

Where

  • UK

Providing

  • Veterinary services
  • Animal hospitals
  • Services for domestic animals
  • General awareness-raising about responsible pet ownership

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VITAL STATISTICS

ANNUAL EXPENDITURE
£82,445,000
What is this?
Of all the charities we profile...
- Less than £1m is tiny
- £1m to £5m is small
- £6m to £10m is medium
- £11m to £50m is large
- Above that is very rare
SPENT ON CHARITABLE WORK
57%
The rest usually goes into raising more income. A little covers legal requirements.


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