Rescue and rehoming grants

We provide funding to organisations whose main activity is the rescue and rehoming of UK pets.

IS THIS PROGRAMME RIGHT FOR YOU?

You’re likely eligible if:

You’re a UK registered charity
Your main work is rescuing and rehoming domestic pets from within the UK
You ensure animals are microchipped, vaccinated and neutered before rehoming
Your request directly improves animal welfare

We can support with the following:

Running costs – such as vet bills, utility costs, boarding fees, food and bedding
Equipment – including trapping cages, washing machines, microchip scanners, incubators and more
Vehicles – such as animal ambulances or horse boxes
Building work – for example, animal accommodation or onsite veterinary facilities

All projects must clearly demonstrate a direct benefit to animal welfare.

How to apply

Before getting started, please take the time to read our Grant Criteria and FAQ fully in downloads below.

Please only request an application form if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Once you’ve submitted your application, a member of our team may get in touch if we need more information or to arrange a meeting (either virtual or in person).

What you need to provide

Recent accounts (and up-to-date draft figures if your accounts are more than 12 months old).
Evidence of the costs you are requesting grant funding for, such as vet bills, utility bills, vehicle listings or supplier quotes.

Timescales

Applications for less than £50,000 are reviewed monthly
Due to the volume of applications we receive, decisions can take up to 4–5 months
If we need more information, this may extend the timeframe

Funding guidance

As a guide, we’re unlikely to award more than £100,000 as a one-off grant
If you’re considering a request over £50,000, please contact us before applying
All projects must clearly demonstrate a direct benefit to animal welfare

Request grant application FORM

Downloads

For more information please contact the the Pets Foundation team at info@petsfoundation.co.uk

Rescue-and-rehoming-grant-criteria-2026

Download (PDF, 339 KB)

Grant-programme-FAQ-March-2026

Download (PDF, 266 KB)

Expectations Following a Grant

(Expectations-following-a-grant.pdf)

Download (PDF, 212 KB)

Financial Information

(Financial-information-guidance.pdf)

Download (PDF, 397 KB)

Real stories, lasting impact

See how funding from our rescue and rehoming grants is helping organisations provide care, improve facilities and create brighter futures for pets in need.