The Animal Defence Trust aims to improve the welfare of animals by protecting them from cruelty and suffering, promoting research to reduce the use of animals in scientific research, and ensuring humane treatment during animal transportation. It operates primarily in England and Wales but occasionally works worldwide.
The grant program supports animal welfare charities in the United Kingdom and abroad, focusing on the care of animals that have suffered cruelty before rescue. It is designed for registered animal charities seeking funds to advance humane behavior towards animals, reduce their use in scientific research, and ensure proper conditions during their transportation. The charity emphasizes the reduction of pain and fear inflicted on animals and promotes the results of research that seeks alternatives to animal use in various fields, including medical and pharmaceutical research.