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Dogs For Autism

We train and provide dogs at no charge to children and adults of any age, anywhere in the UK, whose lives may significantly benefit from having an assistance dog. Through the provision of our assistance dogs, trained to mitigate the disabling aspects of autism, we are committed to creating and maintaining successful partnerships that impact positively on the lives of autistic people and families.

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Activities & Mission

We train and provide dogs at no charge to children and adults of any age, anywhere in the UK, whose lives may significantly benefit from having an assistance dog. Through the provision of our assistance dogs, trained to mitigate the disabling aspects of autism, we are committed to creating and maintaining successful partnerships that impact positively on the lives of autistic people and families.

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
£866,201
Latest Expenditure
£792,863

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 50.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 54.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 47.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £831,652
Charitable Activities £34,549
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £435,256
Raising Funds £357,607
Governance £20,065
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£866,201
£792,863£435,256£149,088£149,08812 / 60
2024
£448,066
£406,6600 / 40
2023
£438,352
£379,4250 / 30
2022
£136,130
£173,4360 / 45
2021
£127,869
£117,2610 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dogs For Autism

What does Dogs For Autism do?

We train and provide dogs at no charge to children and adults of any age, anywhere in the UK, whose lives may significantly benefit from having an assistance dog. Through the provision of our assistance dogs, trained to mitigate the disabling aspects of autism, we are committed to creating and maintaining successful partnerships that impact positively on the lives of autistic people and families.

How much income did Dogs For Autism report in 2025?

Dogs For Autism reported total income of £866k and reported expenditure of £793k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dogs For Autism registered as a charity?

Dogs For Autism was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 January 2019 as charity number 1181615. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Dogs For Autism?

Dogs For Autism is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is ZOE LATTIMER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dogs For Autism operate?

Dogs For Autism operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Dogs For Autism a registered charity?

Yes — Dogs For Autism is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181615.

Details

Address
Unit 10
Hartley Park Farm Business Centre
Selborne Road
ALTON
Hampshire
GU34 3HD
Registration Date
17 January 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5128501
Charity Number
1181615

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Trustees

ZOE LATTIMER Chair
Antonia Brown-Griffin
Patrice Archer

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