International Sheep Dog Society
Also known as: Isds, The International Sheep Dog Society
To promote and foster the breeding, training and improvement in the interests and for the welfare or benefit of the community of the breeds or strains of sheepdogs.
Activities & Mission
To promote and foster the breeding, training and improvement in the interests and for the welfare or benefit of the community of the breeds or strains of sheepdogs.
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 52% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 70% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £781,654 | £705,824 | £555,127 | £709,250 | £243,562 | 7 / 150 |
| 2024 | £1,185,167 | £1,136,224 | £0 | £632,880 | £205,212 | 8 / 150 |
| 2023 | £632,318 | £753,259 | £0 | £583,937 | £174,410 | 7 / 150 |
| 2022 | £365,759 | £358,108 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2021 | £627,580 | £635,951 | £617,729 | £697,212 | £287,915 | 7 / 150 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about International Sheep Dog Society
What does International Sheep Dog Society do?
To promote and foster the breeding, training and improvement in the interests and for the welfare or benefit of the community of the breeds or strains of sheepdogs.
How much income did International Sheep Dog Society report in 2025?
International Sheep Dog Society reported total income of £782k and reported expenditure of £706k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is International Sheep Dog Society?
International Sheep Dog Society has a program ratio of 71.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 94 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was International Sheep Dog Society registered as a charity?
International Sheep Dog Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 209009. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs International Sheep Dog Society?
International Sheep Dog Society is governed by a board of 18 trustees. The chair of trustees is David John McCullough. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does International Sheep Dog Society operate?
International Sheep Dog Society operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is International Sheep Dog Society a registered charity?
Yes — International Sheep Dog Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 209009.
Details
Clifton House
Goldington Road
BEDFORD
MK40 3NF
Registry Information
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Isds
- The International Sheep Dog Society
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated