Street Paws

What Street Paws does

Street Paws is a UK-registered charity (No. 1178826), founded in 2016 by Michelle Southern OBE in Newcastle. It provides free veterinary care and pet welfare support to people experiencing homelessness alongside their companion animals, and operates the Pet Champion Scheme — a training and accreditation programme that helps hostels and temporary accommodation providers become pet-inclusive. Services are delivered through street outreach, Pet Welcome Packs (beds, coats, leads, food), direct veterinary interventions (vaccinations, flea/worming, medication), and structured referrals from local authorities, housing support workers, and partner organisations such as Homeless Link and StreetLink.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform, software product, or app; its offering is entirely service-based and human-delivered, delivered by a 10-person staff and a volunteer network across the North East, North West, Yorkshire, Northern Ireland, and Wales. Distribution flows through three channels: street outreach to individuals, Pet Champion Scheme partner hostels, and council/support service referrals. Beneficiaries — homeless individuals with pets — receive all services at no charge.

Revenue is generated entirely from non-commercial sources: individual recurring and one-time donations via justgiving, corporate partnerships (Leeds Building Society, Petplan, Barbour Foundation, Hadrian Trust), trust and foundation grants (notably the National Lottery Community Fund), community fundraising events, legacy gifts via wills, and gift donation vouchers sold through an online shop. In 2026, the charity launched the No One Left Outside national advocacy campaign, supported by MPs and celebrity advocates, to push for pet-inclusive principles in UK Social Housing Consumer Standards — marking a strategic shift from purely operational service delivery toward systemic policy change.

Name

Street Paws

Legal name

Street Paws

Website

https://streetpaws.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Pet Welfare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mobile & House-Call Veterinary Services (HLAMAAAF)

Keywords

• Homeless pet support
• Veterinary outreach services
• Pet-friendly accommodation
• Animal welfare charity
• Community-led advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Newcastle

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual donations through justgiving platform, including one-time and monthly recurring contributions. Donation tiers at £5, £10, £15 monthly support different services.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Financial support from businesses including one-time donations, regular contributions, sponsorship of programs, and in-kind support (products, services, professional expertise).
3. Legacy Fundraising: Bequests and legacy donations through wills, allowing supporters to leave gifts to the charity after their death.
4. Community Fundraising: Grassroots fundraising events organised by supporters including runs, walks, baking, swimming, and community events.
5. Trust and Foundation Grants: Funding from charitable trusts and foundations including National Lottery Community Fund and other grant-making organisations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Street Paws is a UK registered charity that provides free veterinary care, pet supplies, and advocacy support to homeless pet owners. Its flagship Pet Champion Scheme partners with hostels and temporary accommodation providers to help them become pet-friendly through training and accreditation, while the No One Left Outside campaign drives policy change for pet-inclusive housing.

Product overview

Street Paws is a registered UK charity (No. 1178826) that operates as a service-based organization rather than a software product company. Its core offerings center on the Pet Champion Scheme, which helps hostels and temporary accommodation providers become pet-friendly through training, resources, and free veterinary care access. Complementary services include street outreach providing mobile veterinary care, Pet Welcome Packs with supplies, and the No One Left Outside advocacy campaign for policy change. The organization also offers gift donation vouchers through its online shop as a fundraising mechanism.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pet Champion Scheme: A nationwide initiative helping hostels and housing providers become pet-inclusive through training, guidance, and practical support. Previously known as the Dog Champion Scheme.

Products and services

• Pet Champion Scheme A nationwide initiative that helps hostels and temporary accommodation providers become pet-friendly by providing training, support, and access to free veterinary care. The scheme equips housing providers with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to welcome people and their pets.
• Free Veterinary Care Provides accessible veterinary care including vaccinations, flea and worming treatment, and preventative care for pets of people experiencing homelessness through outreach services.
• Street Outreach Services Mobile veterinary and support services delivered directly to homeless individuals and their pets in community settings across the North, North East, Yorkshire, Northern Ireland, and Wales.
• Pet Welcome Packs Provisions of pet supplies including beds, coats, leads, harnesses, food, treats, and toys distributed to homeless pet owners through hostel partnerships and outreach.
• No One Left Outside Campaign National advocacy campaign calling for pet-inclusive principles to be embedded in Social Housing Consumer Standards, aiming to change housing policy so people are not denied accommodation because they have a pet.
• Gift Donations (Vouchers) Online shop offering gift donation vouchers (£10, £40, £100) that supporters can purchase to contribute to Street Paws' mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in housing success rates for homeless pet owners without support
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hostels and Temporary Accommodation ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner network through the Pet Champion Scheme, receiving training and accreditation to become pet-friendly. These partners host Street Paws services and receive ongoing support.
• Homeless LinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner connecting people experiencing homelessness with Street Paws services through their directory of local services.
• StreetLinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral referral website connecting people experiencing homelessness with services including Street Paws.
• The Big IssueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organisation whose vendors and dogs attended Street Paws' No One Left Outside Parliamentary event, helping amplify the campaign message.
• Ricky GervaisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerComedian and animal advocate supporting the No One Left Outside campaign, adding celebrity backing to the policy change effort.
• Peter EganminorGTM or Marketing PartnerActor and animal welfare campaigner publicly endorsing Street Paws and the No One Left Outside campaign, contributing personal testimony and advocacy.
• Veterinary ProfessionalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of vets providing veterinary care through Street Paws outreach services, offering vaccinations, flea treatment, worming, and other clinical care.
• Local AuthoritiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCouncils across operational areas referring clients and working with Street Paws to increase pet-friendly accommodation options.
• Ian Lavery MPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMP who publicly backed the No One Left Outside campaign in Parliament following meeting with Michelle Southern OBE.
• Greg Smith MPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMP who publicly backed the No One Left Outside campaign in Parliament following meeting with campaign supporters.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• RSPCA: The UK's leading animal welfare charity operating nationally. Comparable as a broad incumbent in animal welfare with fundraising, advocacy, and service delivery.
• Cats Protection: UK's leading feline welfare charity. Comparable as a national animal welfare nonprofit with similar donation and volunteer-driven model.
• Blue Cross: UK pet charity providing veterinary care, rehoming, and bereavement support. Comparable in its combination of pet welfare services and reliance on donations.
• Dogs Trust: The UK's largest dog welfare charity. Comparable as a major animal welfare nonprofit, though Dogs Trust focuses on rehoming and advocacy rather than homeless pet owner outreach.
• The Mayhew Animal Home: London-based animal welfare charity offering community veterinary services and outreach. Comparable in providing accessible vet care to underserved communities.
• Battersea Dogs & Cats Home: Major UK animal welfare charity known for rehoming and advocacy. Comparable in charity structure, fundraising model, and animal welfare positioning.

Others

• StreetLink: UK service enabling the public to alert outreach teams about people sleeping rough. Comparable as a referral/infrastructure partner in the homelessness services ecosystem.
• The Big Issue: UK social enterprise supporting people experiencing homelessness through vendor programmes and advocacy. Comparable as a campaign partner and homelessness-sector ally.
• Homeless Link: National membership charity for organisations working with homeless people in England. Comparable as a strategic referral partner and a major UK homelessness-sector nonprofit.

Direct peers

• StreetVet: UK charity providing free veterinary care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable in mission, target beneficiary population, and volunteer-led outreach delivery model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/streetpawsvet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/streetpaws
• Instagraminstagram.com/streetpawsuk

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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