About this Funding:
Battersea has announced that its Future Ready Programme is open for applications from UK animal welfare organisations seeking to strengthen their long-term sustainability and professionalism. Battersea supports organisations working to improve dog and cat welfare through funding, learning and sector collaboration.
This programme is targeted towards organisations who are currently an Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) member working to maintain their membership or those who have made an application or intend to apply to become an ADCH member
Grants of up to £200,000 are available over two years, from January 2027 to December 2028. Up to five grants will be awarded in this round. The programme is aimed at medium-sized organisations working towards attaining or maintaining Association of Dogs and Cats Homes standards, ADCH membership, or relevant Scottish licensing standards.
Funding must cover at least two of the programme’s three focus areas:
- capital development, such as kennel or cattery improvements, vehicles, isolation units or ventilation;
- operational infrastructure, including record-keeping systems, policies, SOPs, training and succession planning;
- operational staff, including behaviourists, welfare staff, veterinary nurses and operations managers.
Applicants must be registered charities with animal throughput and a clear euthanasia policy. Organisations sourcing animals from outside the UK, sanctuaries, federated charities and projects outside the programme themes are not eligible.
Applications must be submitted through Battersea’s Blackbaud grant management system by 24 August 2026. Shortlisted applicants may be asked for further information before final decisions are made.
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Funding Criteria:
Applicants must be registered charities with animal throughput and a clear euthanasia policy. Organisations sourcing animals from outside the UK, sanctuaries, federated charities and projects outside the programme themes are not eligible.
