What is a charity?

The word ‘charity’ is used to describe a charitable organisation that acts as a bridge between people and animals.

Animal charities are different from charities in that they help animals and don’t treat people like property.

Charity means different things to different people and some charities act in different ways.

What are charities for?

Animals have a wide range of needs and their well-being is very important to us all.

There are also animal charities that do different things.

Some of them do not treat animals in a humane way and some do.

You can find out more about charities in our guide to the UK charities list.

What can I do with a charity charity?

Giving is an important part of animal charity work.

Charities help animals with a range of activities.

Some charities work with rescue groups and rescue organisations help people with food and shelter.

You may be able to donate to a rescue group or a shelter if you’re unable to do it yourself.

You don’t have to give directly to charity if you can get it from a charity, you can just make a donation through an intermediary.

What’s the difference between charities and charities that help animals?

Charity is a term used to refer to a group of people who work together to provide care and assistance for animals.

A charity is a group that works together to make a difference.

Where do I donate?

You can make a charity donation through your local council or an animal charity.

The amount you donate depends on your local authorities.

Where can I donate to charities?

The most common way to donate is through your council.

You could also give to charities through the local animal welfare association (ALPA).

If you are looking for ways to support animals, see our guide for animal charities in the UK.

You also can donate directly to a charity by going to the local charity shop.

What happens if I donate too much?

If you donate too little, your donation will be reduced and it will be refunded to you if it’s over the £25 threshold.

However, if you donate more than £25, your donations will be limited to £20.

If you want to donate more, you could also use the charitable donations calculator to find out how much you can donate.

You will need to make sure you have the correct amount of money.

What should I do if I’m not sure where to donate?

If your local authority doesn’t have a charity shop, you will need an account with the charity shop in order to donate.

The account is your personal donation address.

Where to donate The best places to donate animal-related items include: charities shops – charities can donate to local charities, charities in your area and animal charities.

If a local charity is not on the list of charities that you can support, you might need to apply to the charity for permission to support them.

You must also apply to your local charity for an animal welfare certificate.

For more information on animal charities see our list of animal charities for the UK, and our guide on the UK charity list.

Donations made by phone can be used to support charities that are not recognised in the country where you live.

You’ll need to have a phone number to call if you don’t already have one.

You might need an animal health certificate if you’ve been living with an animal or have been in the care of an animal for more than 12 months.

For further information on local charities see the charity list for the country of your birth.

You won’t be able make a payment for an item if the value of the item has dropped below £20, even if you have more than the £50 threshold.

For details about how to pay for an items charity, see the charities page for the local charities in England and Wales.

You should also know that if you are a charity and the charity is closed, the proceeds of your donations may be taxed by the local government.

Charity status How can I know if I’ve made a donation?

Charity status is determined by the type of charity you are donating to.

If the charity you’re donating to doesn’t exist in your local area, it may be possible to apply for a charity registration.

If your application has been successful, the charity will register.

The charity will give you details of any other local charities that may be active in your locality.

The details will be updated by the charity, so you can make contact with the local groups.

You are encouraged to make your donation by phone to a local animal charity, but some charities prefer that you make your donations online.

What if I have an issue with a local organisation?

You should check the local organisations’ website to see if there is a local branch.

If there isn’t, you should get in touch with the relevant local authority.

The local authority may decide to close the branch or the local organisation may be forced to close.

What else can I expect to find on this list?

You may find useful information about animal charities here.