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Chilterns Dog Rescue Society

Chilterns Dog Rescue Society rescues and rehomes dogs who no longer have a home in England & Wales.

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Activities & Mission

Chilterns Dog Rescue Society rescues and rehomes dogs who no longer have a home in England & Wales.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£398,738
Latest Expenditure
£447,269

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 46.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 24% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 77% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 67% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £570,852
Charitable Activities £21,508
Other Trading £27,633
Investments £1,236
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £288,080
Raising Funds £1,937
Governance £5,819
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£398,738
£447,2690 / 30
2024
£365,049
£426,8290 / 50
2023
£442,749
£374,3480 / 50
2022
£324,773
£340,3670 / 50
2021
£621,229
£290,017£288,080£2,816,436£490,62010 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Chilterns Dog Rescue Society

What does Chilterns Dog Rescue Society do?

Chilterns Dog Rescue Society rescues and rehomes dogs who no longer have a home in England & Wales.

How much income did Chilterns Dog Rescue Society report in 2025?

Chilterns Dog Rescue Society reported total income of £399k and reported expenditure of £447k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Chilterns Dog Rescue Society?

Chilterns Dog Rescue Society has a program ratio of 46.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 94 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Chilterns Dog Rescue Society registered as a charity?

Chilterns Dog Rescue Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 September 1979 as charity number 257557. It has been registered for 47 years.

Who runs Chilterns Dog Rescue Society?

Chilterns Dog Rescue Society is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Chilterns Dog Rescue Society operate?

Chilterns Dog Rescue Society operates across 8 areas, including Bedford, Buckinghamshire, Central Bedfordshire and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Chilterns Dog Rescue Society a registered charity?

Yes — Chilterns Dog Rescue Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 257557.

Details

Address
CHILTERNS DOG RESCUE SOCIETY
BROMLEY HEIGHTS
CHIVERY
TRING
HP23 6LD
Registration Date
17 September 1979
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
257557
Charity Number
257557

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Trustees

Andrew Chapman
Ian Mash
Jacqueline Linda Healy
Sara Shine
Simon Bishop
Susan Mary Hust

Sectors & Classifications

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14 May 2026
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