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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1145269
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Forgotten Animals is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1145269. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Russia and Ukraine. The register describes its activities as: “Cat/ Dog neutering programs in former Soviet Union countriesCreating/ improving existing animal sheltersSocial ads / educating people about responsible treatment of animals.” Its charitable objects are: “For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of cats and dogs, in former ussr countries, in need of care and attention and, in particular, to assist in the provision and maintenance of rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such Animals and to educate the public in matters…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £6,229 and spending of £11.1k.
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Forgotten Animals has no open grants listed right now. These are the nearest matching open grants from other funders.
- OpenImprove Animal Health and WelfareDepartment for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs£10 – £1,000 · Closes 20 Jun 2027
- OpenPoultry Biosecurity ReviewDEFRA grant delivered by RPAUp to £430 · Closes 1 Oct 2028
- Open (rolling)AQ2: Low ammonia emission flooring for livestock buildingsRural Payments AgencyUp to £72 · Rolling – no fixed deadline
- Open (rolling)CUP10: Limited livestock grazing on moorlandDepartment for Environment, Food & Rural AffairsUp to £66 · Rolling – no fixed deadline
- Open (rolling)CUP11: Shepherding livestock on moorland (no required stock removal period)Department for Environment, Food & Rural AffairsUp to £33 · Rolling – no fixed deadline
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£6,229
Latest spending
£11.1k
- What it funds
- AnimalsEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Other defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides human resourcesProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationActs as an umbrella or resource bodyOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £6,229 | £11.1k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £4,767 | £25.5k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £6,282 | £53.9k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £174k | £113k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £127k | £170k |
Charitable objects
For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of cats and dogs, in former ussr countries, in need of care and attention and, in particular, to assist in the provision and maintenance of rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such Animals and to educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among Animals.
Where it operates
Throughout London, Russia, Ukraine
- Also known as
- Bighearts
- Formerly
- Big Hearts Foundation
- Trustees
- 3
What Forgotten Animals funds
Forgotten Animals is registered under the Charity Commission purposes animals and economic / community development / employment for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £373k in total.
How to apply to Forgotten Animals
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Forgotten Animals in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (forgottenanimals.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Forgotten Animals
Is Forgotten Animals open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Forgotten Animals is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Forgotten Animals fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Russia and Ukraine.
Does Forgotten Animals give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Forgotten Animals makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Forgotten Animals give each year?
The register does not break out Forgotten Animals's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £11.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £74.6k a year.
How large is Forgotten Animals?
In its latest reported year Forgotten Animals reported income of £6,229 and spending of £11.1k.
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Open animals grants
- Open (rolling)CUP12: Shepherding livestock on moorland (remove stock for a minimum of 4 months)Department for Environment, Food & Rural AffairsUp to £43 · Rolling – no fixed deadline
- Open (rolling)CUP13: Shepherding livestock on moorland (remove stock for a minimum of 6 months)Department for Environment, Food & Rural AffairsUp to £45 · Rolling – no fixed deadline
- Open (rolling)CUP14: Shepherding livestock on moorland (remove stock for a minimum of 8 months)Department for Environment, Food & Rural AffairsUp to £48 · Rolling – no fixed deadline
- Open (rolling)CUP8: Moderate livestock grazing on moorlandDepartment for Environment, Food & Rural AffairsUp to £20 · Rolling – no fixed deadline
- Open (rolling)CUP9: Low livestock grazing on moorlandDepartment for Environment, Food & Rural AffairsUp to £53 · Rolling – no fixed deadline
- OpenGrants Success GuideFoundation DerbyshireAmount not specified · Deadline not published
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