# THE PEOPLE&#x27;S DISPENSARY FOR SICK ANIMALS

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; 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&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=208217


## Contact

- **Address:** P D S A, WHITECHAPEL WAY, PRIORSLEE, TELFORD
- **Postcode:** TF2 9PQ
- **Phone:** 01952 290999
- **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&#x27;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.




## Classification

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



## Geography

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Carole Pomfret MA ACA |  | June 19, 2014 |
| DAVID BRODIE LISTER |  | June 7, 2018 |
| David Morgan BSc Hons |  | Dec. 13, 2018 |
| 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&#x27;S DISPENSARY FOR SICK ANIMALS (208217-2)



