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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£781,654
Latest Expenditure
£705,824

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 52% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 78.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 21% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £38,892
Charitable Activities £659,861
Other Trading £63,798
Investments £19,103
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £555,127
Raising Funds £15,828
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £134,869

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£781,654
£705,824£555,127£709,250£243,5627 / 150
2024
£1,185,167
£1,136,224£0£632,880£205,2128 / 150
2023
£632,318
£753,259£0£583,937£174,4107 / 150
2022
£365,759
£358,1080 / 150
2021
£627,580
£635,951£617,729£697,212£287,9157 / 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

Address
International Sheep Dog Society
Clifton House
Goldington Road
BEDFORD
MK40 3NF
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
209009
Charity Number
209009

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Trustees

David John McCullough Chair
Alexander Charles Stuart Wilkinson
Arwel Staples
Barra O'Brien
BRIAN KELLY
David Neil Gillon
Dylan Wyn Davies
Edward Thornalley
Emma Gray
Fiona McMillan
James Ogston
Joseph Relph
Neil Fergus McVicar
Patrick Murphy Jnr
Peter Francis Morgan
Robert F M Ellis
Robert Peter Dean
William Meirion Owen
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Isds
  • The International Sheep Dog Society

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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