Activities

As described by the charity on the register

Dogs Trust operates a network of rehoming centres across the UK; each provides dog accommodation, puppy houses, isolation blocks and treatment rooms. Dogs Trust provides financial assistance to allow owners in genuine need to have their dogs neutered through participating veterinary practices. Dogs Trust provides dog training and educational material on responsible dog ownership.

Latest income

£143m

Expenditure

£151m

Financial year end

2024-12-31

Income & spending history

As reported to the Charity Commission, by financial year end

Year end Income Expenditure income spend
2020-12-31 £3.8m £3.9m
2021-12-31 £4.3m £4.3m
2022-12-31 £6.4m £6.4m
2023-12-31 £6.9m £6.9m
2024-12-31 £143m £151m

Latest detailed return

Year end 2024-12-31 · consolidated (group) figures

Income mix

Donations & legacies £129m
Charitable activities £3.7m
Trading £8.0m
Investment income £1.7m
Total income £143m

Spending

Charitable spend £109m
Raising funds £42.0m
Grants to institutions £8.8m
Governance £922k
Total expenditure £151m

Balance sheet

Reserves £70.2m
Total funds £205m
— restricted £1.2m
— unrestricted £202m
— endowment £912k
Total assets £205m
Cash £16.0m

People

Employees 1,943

Classification

The charity's own register classification

What it does

  • Education/training
  • Animals

Who it helps

  • Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
  • The General Public/mankind

How it works

  • Makes Grants To Organisations
  • Provides Services
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
  • Sponsors Or Undertakes Research

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register, 2026-07-28. Detailed figures as filed in the charity's annual return. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.