Activities

As described by the charity on the register

Dogs Trust operates a network of rehoming centres across the UK; each provides dog accomodation, 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

£67.3m

Expenditure

£272m

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 £11.5m £97.4m
2021-12-31 £119m £103m
2022-12-31 £125m £118m
2023-12-31 £136m £139m
2024-12-31 £67.3m £272m

Latest detailed return

Year end 2024-12-31

Income mix

Donations & legacies £59.5m
Charitable activities £1.4m
Trading £4.8m
Investment income £1.2m
Total income £67.3m

Spending

Charitable spend £46.7m
Raising funds £22.3m
Grants to institutions £6.5m
Governance £390k
Total expenditure £272m

Balance sheet

Reserves £268k
Total funds £268k
— restricted £0
— unrestricted £268k
— endowment £0
Total assets £268k
Cash £314k

People

Employees 1,815

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.