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The People's Dispensary For Sick Animals

P D S A, PDSA Petaid Services, Petaid

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
208217
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Sept. 18, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Sept. 22, 1962
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
P D S A
Whitechapel Way
Priorslee
Telford
TF2 9PQ

Activities

Founded in 1917, PDSA is the UK's leading veterinary charity. Our mission is to improve the life of every pet. We prevent illness, suffering and unnecessary death of pets; educate people about their welfare needs, and treat pets needing our help across the UK. In 2018 we provided 2.5 million treatments to more than 430,000 pets. Our services are funded entirely by public support.

Objects: The Objects Of The Society Are: A) The Provision Of Free Medical Or Surgical Treatment, Or Such Treatment At Reduced Charges, To Animals Belonging To Persons Who Are Unable To Afford The Services Of A Veterinary Surgeon;b) The Prevention Of Suffering Of Animals By The Provision Of Preventative Treatment, Care And Advice (Whether Free, At A Reduced Charge Or At Full Charge); C) The Education Of The Public In Matters Concerning Animal Health And Welfare In General; D) The Advancement Of Animal Welfare For The Public Benefit By Other Means.

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Animals
Who
Other Defined Groups

Geography

Country
Northern Ireland, Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure Assets Employees
Dec. 31, 2025 Sept. 18, 2026On time £126,247,000 £125,640,000 £125,263,000 1,713
Dec. 31, 2024 Sept. 30, 2025On time £128,887,000 £122,336,000 £118,808,000 1,760
Dec. 31, 2023 Sept. 18, 2024On time £113,975,000 £114,550,000 £103,275,000 1,748
Dec. 31, 2022 Sept. 12, 2023On time £106,648,000 £105,078,000 £107,050,000 1,703
Dec. 31, 2021 Aug. 16, 2022On time £105,381,000 £91,714,000 £95,060,000 1,663
Dec. 31, 2020 Sept. 14, 2021 £92,168,000 £91,343,000 £78,135,000 1,662

Trustees

Name Appointed
David Brodie Lister June 7, 2018
David Morgan BSc Hons Dec. 13, 2018
Elaine Deste May 27, 2026
Elizabeth Ruth Hutchinson BA Hons July 8, 2022
Gordon Andrew Hockey June 7, 2018
Hannah Vickers Nov. 17, 2025
Helen McEachern Nov. 17, 2025
Ian Phoenix Dec. 13, 2018
John Charles Miller
Mary Margaret Reilly June 16, 2016
Professor Gary England June 18, 2015

Linked charities

  • Ravenscroft Trust (208217-1)
  • The Charity Of Arthur Uriah Broom For The People's Dispensary For Sick Animals (208217-2)