Annual review
Read our latest annual review highlighting our achievements in supporting animal welfare.
Our latest Annual review shows how we tackled another year of challenges in 2023, while also transforming ourselves to rise to whatever our third century – which began in June 2024 – will bring.
As always, we were there for animals in 2023, rescuing those who needed us the most. Animals like Cranberry the seal pup, found in a bad way on a remote beach and in dire need of veterinary treatment. There were also the three deer trapped in building foundations. We used our expertise to avoid stressing them and get them to safety fast.
Our teams gave specialist, tailored care to animals like Harrison, the abused horse with multiple problems, and rescue dog Jenny. Both are now living happy, safe lives.
Meanwhile, we worked with thousands of young people – and those who care for them – to encourage kindness, compassion and a love of all the animals we share our world with.
The bigger picture
Threats to animal welfare increased daily throughout 2023, but we rose to meet them. By bringing more and more people together to tackle the issues animals faced, we made a real difference to countless animals’ lives.
Reaching out into communities, we connected with a record 800,000+ animal-loving supporters, who gave their time, money and voices to help us achieve our vision of a world where all animals are treated with kindness and compassion.
- We kept pets fed and healthy by joining with our partners in communities to provide more than a million free pet food meals and vet vouchers for owners struggling during the cost-of-living crisis.
- Our campaigns led to the passing of seven animal welfare laws, including the compulsory microchipping of pet cats, which will mean many more owners can be quickly reunited with their beloved pets if they go missing.
- We also edged towards a ban on the live transport of animals for fattening and slaughter – after 100 years of campaigning. Finally, the UK introduced the ban in 2024, alongside fellow pioneering nations Australia and New Zealand.
- We recruited 2,000 Wildlife Friends – ordinary people doing small things that make a big difference for our wildlife every day.