Blue Cross
Charitable company · registered 1965
What the charity does
The blue cross's principal objective is to encourage and promote kindness to, and the protection of, animals and to educate the public in responsible pet ownership. The blue cross aims to ensure that every pet will enjoy a healthy life in a happy home.
Income and spending
Income Spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2024 | £50,636,000 | £50,724,000 |
| 31 December 2023 | £43,979,000 | £44,583,000 |
| 31 December 2022 | £45,925,000 | £41,188,000 |
| 31 December 2021 | £37,474,000 | £37,311,000 |
| 31 December 2020 | £36,049,000 | £35,900,000 |
Charity details
- Charity number
- 224392
- Company number
- 00363197
- Registered
- 8 February 1965
- Latest income
- £50,636,000 (year to 31 December 2024)
- Latest spending
- £50,724,000
- Volunteers
- 2,797
- Reporting
- Submission Received
- Gift Aid
- Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid
- Linked charities
- 10
Contact
- Address
- Blue Cross, Shilton Road, Burford, OX18 4PF
- Phone
- 03007909903
- Website
- bluecross.org.uk
Official record: Charity Commission register, charity number 224392.
What the charity does
Who it helps
How it helps
Where it operates
Charitable objects
To encourage and promote kindness to and the protection of animals and to educate the public in responsible animal ownership.
Area of benefit: Not Defined
Governing document: Memorandum and articles incorporated 11/09/1940as amended by special resolution(s) Dated 28/10/1955as amended by special resolution(s) Dated 18/07/1996as amended by special resolution(s) Dated 28/11/2008as amended by certificate of incorporation on change of name dated 11/06/2012as amended by special resolution registered at companies house on 20/11/2012
Employees earning over £60,000
- £60,001–£70,000 · 20 employees
- £70,001–£80,000 · 7 employees
- £80,001–£90,000 · 3 employees
- £100,001–£110,000 · 2 employees
- £110,001–£120,000 · 3 employees
- £130,001–£140,000 · 1 employee
- £150,001–£200,000 · 1 employee
Other names
- The Blue Cross · previous name
- The Blue Cross (Incorporating Our Dumb Friends League) · previous name
- The Blue Cross · previous name
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Questions and answers
What is the charity number of Blue Cross?
Blue Cross is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 224392 and is also a company (number 00363197).
How much income does Blue Cross have?
In the financial year ending 31 December 2024 the charity had an income of £50,636,000 and spent £50,724,000.
How many employees of Blue Cross earn over £60,000?
37 employees received total benefits over £60,000 in the latest annual return.