Dogs Trust
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Dogs Trust Worldwide
Dogs Trust operates a network of rehoming centres across the UK; each provides dog accommodation, 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.
Activities & Mission
Dogs Trust operates a network of rehoming centres across the UK; each provides dog accommodation, 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.
Grants
Dogs Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £8,742,000
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and animals
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
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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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Compass Dogs Trust (organisation 801583)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £172,342,000 | £162,805,000 | £116,941,000 | £224,992,000 | £86,062,000 | 1913 / 3990 |
| 2024 | £143,067,945 | £150,595,495 | £108,589,321 | £204,520,864 | £70,155,005 | 1943 / 3000 |
| 2023 | £6,938,525 | £6,854,340 | £6,854,340 | £342,580 | £342,580 | 5 / 0 |
| 2022 | £6,437,689 | £6,399,788 | £6,399,788 | £258,395 | £258,395 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,326,911 | £4,316,217 | £4,316,217 | £220,494 | £220,494 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Dogs Trust
What does Dogs Trust do?
Dogs Trust operates a network of rehoming centres across the UK; each provides dog accommodation, 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.
How much income did Dogs Trust report in 2025?
Dogs Trust reported total income of £172.34m and reported expenditure of £162.81m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Dogs Trust registered as a charity?
Dogs Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 June 2016 as charity number 1167663. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Dogs Trust?
Dogs Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dogs Trust operate?
Dogs Trust operates across 28 areas, including Afghanistan, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Chile and 25 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Dogs Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Dogs Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167663.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Dogs Trust Worldwide
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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