Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs
Also known as: Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs CIC
We change the lives of young people and adults who are disabled, autistic or have Down's Syndrome, PTSD or other emotional issues as well as Schools with Special Needs Students by training and providing Assistance Dogs and Medical Alert Dogs to give a better quality of life and help them become more independent. We cover, mainly, Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire as well as N and SW London.
Activities & Mission
We change the lives of young people and adults who are disabled, autistic or have Down's Syndrome, PTSD or other emotional issues as well as Schools with Special Needs Students by training and providing Assistance Dogs and Medical Alert Dogs to give a better quality of life and help them become more independent. We cover, mainly, Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire as well as N and SW London.
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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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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 2019 — Woofability Assistance Dogs Limited (organisation 5008329)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £149,409 | £287,935 | 0 / 22 | |||
| 2024 | £375,823 | £253,882 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2023 | £152,045 | £177,193 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2022 | £91,118 | £145,383 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2021 | £297,949 | £57,618 | 0 / 11 |
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Frequently asked questions about Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs
What does Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs do?
We change the lives of young people and adults who are disabled, autistic or have Down's Syndrome, PTSD or other emotional issues as well as Schools with Special Needs Students by training and providing Assistance Dogs and Medical Alert Dogs to give a better quality of life and help them become more independent. We cover, mainly, Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire as well as N and SW London.
How much income did Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs report in 2025?
Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs reported total income of £149k and reported expenditure of £288k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs registered as a charity?
Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 December 2018 as charity number 1181017. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs?
Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Tina Worthing. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs operate?
Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs a registered charity?
Yes — Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181017.
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BOURNEMOUTH
BH10 7DN
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- 14 May 2026
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