# THE PEOPLE'S DISPENSARY FOR SICK ANIMALS

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 208217
- **Other names:** P D S A, PDSA PETAID SERVICES, PETAID
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Sept. 22, 1962
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=208217


## Contact

- **Address:** P D S A, WHITECHAPEL WAY, PRIORSLEE, TELFORD
- **Postcode:** TF2 9PQ
- **Phone:** 01952290999
- **Email:** knee.simon@pdsa.org.uk
- **Website:** www.pdsa.org.uk



## Activities

**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.

**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.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

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



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £128887000 | £122336000 | £118808000 | 1760 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £113975000 | £114550000 | £103275000 | 1748 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £106648000 | £105078000 | £107050000 | 1703 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £105381000 | £91714000 | £95060000 | 1663 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £92168000 | £91343000 | £78135000 | 1662 |



## Trustees

- Carole Pomfret MA ACA — appointed June 19, 2014
- DAVID BRODIE LISTER — appointed June 7, 2018
- David Morgan BSc Hons — appointed Dec. 13, 2018
- Elizabeth Ruth Hutchinson BA Hons — appointed July 8, 2022
- GORDON ANDREW HOCKEY — appointed June 7, 2018
- Hannah Vickers — appointed Nov. 17, 2025
- Helen McEachern — appointed Nov. 17, 2025
- Ian Phoenix — appointed Dec. 13, 2018
- JOHN CHARLES MILLER
- MARY MARGARET REILLY — appointed June 16, 2016
- Professor Gary England — appointed June 18, 2015