Medical Detection Dogs
Also known as: Cancer and Bio-Detection Dogs, Cancer Dogs
1) Carries out research into the diagnosis of cancer and other medical conditions/health threats.2) Provides medical assistance dogs to people with life threatening medical conditions such as aggressive diabetes.
Activities & Mission
1) Carries out research into the diagnosis of cancer and other medical conditions/health threats.2) Provides medical assistance dogs to people with life threatening medical conditions such as aggressive diabetes.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 80% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 59). How is this calculated?
Higher than 56% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% 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 | £2,064,349 | £2,599,524 | £2,139,043 | £3,458,588 | £1,564,725 | 57 / 655 |
| 2024 | £2,080,224 | £2,380,959 | £2,004,987 | £3,964,921 | £1,825,244 | 51 / 726 |
| 2023 | £1,889,035 | £2,494,991 | £2,280,642 | £4,206,997 | £1,836,541 | 54 / 715 |
| 2022 | £2,552,055 | £2,283,996 | £2,120,794 | £4,812,953 | £2,390,056 | 44 / 678 |
| 2021 | £2,951,584 | £2,057,873 | £1,907,584 | £4,544,894 | £2,261,942 | 43 / 700 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Medical Detection Dogs
What does Medical Detection Dogs do?
1) Carries out research into the diagnosis of cancer and other medical conditions/health threats.2) Provides medical assistance dogs to people with life threatening medical conditions such as aggressive diabetes.
How much income did Medical Detection Dogs report in 2025?
Medical Detection Dogs reported total income of £2.06m and reported expenditure of £2.60m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Medical Detection Dogs?
Medical Detection Dogs has a program ratio of 103.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 59 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Medical Detection Dogs registered as a charity?
Medical Detection Dogs was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 June 2008 as charity number 1124533. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Medical Detection Dogs?
Medical Detection Dogs is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Medical Detection Dogs operate?
Medical Detection Dogs operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Medical Detection Dogs a registered charity?
Yes — Medical Detection Dogs is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1124533.
Details
3 Millfield
Greenway Business Park Winslow Road
Great Horwood
Milton Keynes
MK17 0NP
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Also Known As
- Cancer and Bio-Detection Dogs
- Medical Detection Dogs
- Cancer Dogs
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated