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Forest Dog Rescue

Also known as: Tanwood Stray Fund

The charity raises funds to house and care for lost and unwanted dogs in the area. It holds a non-destruction policy and will look after every dog until a suitable, loving home is found.

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Activities & Mission

The charity raises funds to house and care for lost and unwanted dogs in the area. It holds a non-destruction policy and will look after every dog until a suitable, loving home is found.

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
£417,154
Latest Expenditure
£450,017

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 48% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 80% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 83% 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 £337,360
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £184,673
Investments £0
Other Income £1,023

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £349,602
Raising Funds £648
Governance £0
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£417,154
£450,0170 / 25
2023
£523,056
£350,250£349,602£1,206,007£452,96918 / 25
2022
£336,961
£386,9800 / 25
2021
£343,841
£271,3100 / 25
2020
£326,228
£239,5070 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Forest Dog Rescue

What does Forest Dog Rescue do?

The charity raises funds to house and care for lost and unwanted dogs in the area. It holds a non-destruction policy and will look after every dog until a suitable, loving home is found.

How much income did Forest Dog Rescue report in 2024?

Forest Dog Rescue reported total income of £417k and reported expenditure of £450k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Forest Dog Rescue?

Forest Dog Rescue has a program ratio of 66.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 94 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Forest Dog Rescue registered as a charity?

Forest Dog Rescue was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 February 1986 as charity number 517173. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs Forest Dog Rescue?

Forest Dog Rescue is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is MAUREEN SHAFFERY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Forest Dog Rescue operate?

Forest Dog Rescue operates across 2 areas: Shropshire and Worcestershire.

Is Forest Dog Rescue a registered charity?

Yes — Forest Dog Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 517173.

Details

Address
GREEN GAP KENNELS
CLEOBURY ROAD
FAR FOREST
KIDDERMINSTER
WORCS
DY14 9DX
Registration Date
14 February 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
517173
Charity Number
517173

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Trustees

MAUREEN SHAFFERY Chair
Matthew Street
WENDY SQUIRES

Also Known As

  • Tanwood Stray Fund

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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