Dogs' Friends
Dogs Friends regularly does Fund-raising, Re-homing, Information, Entertainment for Needy Dogs
Activities & Mission
Dogs Friends regularly does Fund-raising, Re-homing, Information, Entertainment for Needy Dogs
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 57% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £759,667 | £595,430 | £595,430 | £331,948 | £331,948 | 8 / 30 |
| 2023 | £621,037 | £543,595 | £543,595 | £167,711 | £0 | 8 / 20 |
| 2022 | £471,109 | £475,256 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £352,331 | £384,156 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2020 | £232,000 | £228,000 | 0 / 38 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Dogs' Friends
What does Dogs' Friends do?
Dogs Friends regularly does Fund-raising, Re-homing, Information, Entertainment for Needy Dogs
How much income did Dogs' Friends report in 2024?
Dogs' Friends reported total income of £760k and reported expenditure of £595k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Dogs' Friends?
Dogs' Friends has a program ratio of 78.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 94 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Dogs' Friends registered as a charity?
Dogs' Friends was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 May 2009 as charity number 1129794. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Dogs' Friends?
Dogs' Friends is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dogs' Friends operate?
Dogs' Friends operates across 3 areas: Bristol City, Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Is Dogs' Friends a registered charity?
Yes — Dogs' Friends is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1129794.
Details
Lynch Lane
Westbury sub Mendip
Wells
BA5 1HW
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