Hope Rescue
Provide a place of safety for animals, in particular dogs, in emergency or put to sleep situations regardless of breed or age. To relieve suffering amongst dogs in need of care and protection, regardless of breed, age or health, and to aid the advancement of education of the public in the proper care of animals and the prevention of cruelty and suffering.
Activities & Mission
Provide a place of safety for animals, in particular dogs, in emergency or put to sleep situations regardless of breed or age. To relieve suffering amongst dogs in need of care and protection, regardless of breed, age or health, and to aid the advancement of education of the public in the proper care of animals and the prevention of cruelty and suffering.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 69% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 59). How is this calculated?
Higher than 66% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,257,328 | £2,441,698 | £2,201,819 | £203,718 | £131,034 | 52 / 120 |
| 2024 | £2,023,364 | £1,943,885 | £1,762,771 | £389,168 | £108,556 | 43 / 170 |
| 2023 | £1,407,340 | £1,608,528 | £1,476,913 | £310,994 | £179,994 | 36 / 250 |
| 2022 | £1,166,103 | £1,152,684 | £1,064,061 | £512,182 | £359,347 | 35 / 420 |
| 2021 | £1,143,599 | £749,584 | £691,222 | £498,763 | £161,460 | 27 / 300 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Hope Rescue
What does Hope Rescue do?
Provide a place of safety for animals, in particular dogs, in emergency or put to sleep situations regardless of breed or age. To relieve suffering amongst dogs in need of care and protection, regardless of breed, age or health, and to aid the advancement of education of the public in the proper care of animals and the prevention of cruelty and suffering.
How much income did Hope Rescue report in 2025?
Hope Rescue reported total income of £2.26m and reported expenditure of £2.44m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Hope Rescue?
Hope Rescue has a program ratio of 97.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 59 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Hope Rescue registered as a charity?
Hope Rescue was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 May 2009 as charity number 1129629. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Hope Rescue?
Hope Rescue is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sarah Lousie Passmore. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Hope Rescue operate?
Hope Rescue operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Hope Rescue a registered charity?
Yes — Hope Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1129629.
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