Activities

As described by the charity on the register

Since it was founded in 1934, the Brooke has helped to relieve the suffering of millions of working horses, donkeys and mules and improved the livelihoods of the countless people who depend upon them. The Brooke provides veterinary services in some of the world's poorest communities, treating animals and training animal-owners in countries including Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Kenya and Pakistan.

Latest income

£24.8m

Expenditure

£25.1m

Financial year end

2025-03-31

Income & spending history

As reported to the Charity Commission, by financial year end

Year end Income Expenditure income spend
2021-03-31 £20.0m £20.9m
2022-03-31 £21.7m £21.4m
2023-03-31 £20.3m £22.2m
2024-03-31 £26.2m £23.2m
2025-03-31 £24.8m £25.1m

Latest detailed return

Year end 2025-03-31 · consolidated (group) figures

Income mix

Donations & legacies £24.5m
Charitable activities £0
Trading £45k
Investment income £187k
Total income £24.8m

Spending

Charitable spend £17.8m
Raising funds £7.3m
Grants to institutions £6.8m
Governance £297k
Total expenditure £25.1m

Balance sheet

Reserves £13.6m
Total funds £13.6m
— restricted £53k
— unrestricted £13.5m
— endowment £0
Total assets £13.6m
Cash £3.6m

People

Employees 230

Classification

The charity's own register classification

What it does

  • Education/training
  • Animals

Who it helps

  • Other Defined Groups

How it works

  • Makes Grants To Organisations
  • Provides Services
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
  • Sponsors Or Undertakes Research

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register, 2026-07-28. Detailed figures as filed in the charity's annual return. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.