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Battersea Dogs' And Cats' Home

Also known as: Battersea Dogs Home, The Dogs' Home Battersea (incorporating the Temporary Home for Lost and Starving Dogs), Battersea Dogs and Cats Home

We aim never to turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We reunite lost dogs and cats with their owners; when we cannot do this, we care for them until new homes can be found for them; and we educate the public about responsible pet ownership.

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Activities & Mission

We aim never to turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We reunite lost dogs and cats with their owners; when we cannot do this, we care for them until new homes can be found for them; and we educate the public about responsible pet ownership.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£70,340,000
Latest Expenditure
£63,432,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 64.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 71.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 24.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £59,348,000
Charitable Activities £869,000
Other Trading £7,575,000
Investments £1,807,000
Other Income £741,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £45,332,000
Raising Funds £14,482,000
Governance £1,036,000
Grants to Institutions £5,168,000
Other Expenditure £3,618,000

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£70,340,000
£63,432,000£45,332,000£130,968,000£52,575,110653 / 1110
2023
£64,484,000
£58,179,000£39,456,000£121,519,000£41,490,142626 / 628
2022
£56,527,000
£53,037,000£34,843,000£114,921,000£36,510,000559 / 688
2021
£58,339,000
£47,100,000£28,834,000£113,242,000£36,204,000520 / 798
2020
£52,713,469
£43,603,226£27,003,181£98,491,767£25,336,000555 / 947

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Battersea Dogs' And Cats' Home

What does Battersea Dogs' And Cats' Home do?

We aim never to turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We reunite lost dogs and cats with their owners; when we cannot do this, we care for them until new homes can be found for them; and we educate the public about responsible pet ownership.

How much income did Battersea Dogs' And Cats' Home report in 2024?

Battersea Dogs' And Cats' Home reported total income of £70.34m and reported expenditure of £63.43m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Battersea Dogs' And Cats' Home registered as a charity?

Battersea Dogs' And Cats' Home was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 206394. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Battersea Dogs' And Cats' Home?

Battersea Dogs' And Cats' Home is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL MICHAEL BALDWIN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Battersea Dogs' And Cats' Home operate?

Battersea Dogs' And Cats' Home operates across 3 areas: Kent, Windsor And Maidenhead and London.

Is Battersea Dogs' And Cats' Home a registered charity?

Yes — Battersea Dogs' And Cats' Home is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 206394.

Details

Address
BATTERSEA DOGS & CATS HOME
4 BATTERSEA PARK ROAD
LONDON
SW8 4AA
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
206394
Charity Number
206394

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Trustees

PAUL MICHAEL BALDWIN Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ALAN MARTIN
Deri Watkins
Heather Jane Bacon
Helen Webb
Joanne Edgley
Julie May Carlyle
Lucy Shamdasani
Maria Novell
Matthew Francis Stone
PATRICK AYLMER
Sir Alan Collins
Susan Paterson
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Battersea Dogs Home
  • The Dogs' Home Battersea (incorporating the Temporary Home for Lost and Starving Dogs)
  • Battersea Dogs and Cats Home

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