Audrey Emma Lamb Charitable Trust for the Welfare of Animals and Birds

The Audrey Emma Lamb Charitable Trust for the Welfare of Animals and Birds, established on 19 June 2006, is a grant-making charity overseen by three trustees dedicated exclusively to advancing animal and bird welfare across England and Wales. Operating without paid staff or direct services, it embodies a prudent, strategic ethos of quietly supporting registered charities and voluntary bodies that deliver tangible improvements in animal care, sanctuary, rescue, education, protection, and conservation. Its single-minded focus distinguishes it as a reliable funder for equine rescues, wildlife projects, avian welfare, and general sanctuaries, with past grantees including Mane Chance Sanctuary, Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Barn Owl Trust, and Woodgreen Pets Charity.

The trust funds a spectrum of animal welfare activities, from core operational costs and veterinary training to specific initiatives like habitat enhancement, rescue operations, and public education on animal well-being, prioritizing organizations demonstrating effective resource use and measurable impact for animals in need.

Eligible applicants are strictly UK-registered charities with an operational presence in England or Wales, typically small to medium-sized established entities in animal welfare; there are no formal income thresholds but a preference for proven operators. Grants range from £1,000 to £10,000, most commonly £2,000–£5,000, awarded adhoc at trustee meetings without published schedules.

Unsolicited applications are not accepted—trustees proactively identify and approach aligned charities—excluding individuals, non-charities, capital projects unrelated to welfare, or activities outside England and Wales. This invite-only, geographically bounded approach underscores its niche role in bolstering the sector's capacity for enduring animal protection.