Railway Dogs Benevolent Fund
Also known as: Rail Dogs Fund
To promote humane behaviour towards retired police (and other) dogs by providing financial assistance to the owners of those dogs (or those who have charge of them) to support the dogs care and attention.
Activities & Mission
To promote humane behaviour towards retired police (and other) dogs by providing financial assistance to the owners of those dogs (or those who have charge of them) to support the dogs care and attention.
Grants
Railway Dogs Benevolent Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £4,726
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- What it supports
- animals
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £19,071 | £4,726 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Railway Dogs Benevolent Fund
What does Railway Dogs Benevolent Fund do?
To promote humane behaviour towards retired police (and other) dogs by providing financial assistance to the owners of those dogs (or those who have charge of them) to support the dogs care and attention.
How much income did Railway Dogs Benevolent Fund report in 2025?
Railway Dogs Benevolent Fund reported total income of £19k and reported expenditure of £5k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Railway Dogs Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?
Railway Dogs Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 July 2020 as charity number 1190638. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Railway Dogs Benevolent Fund?
Railway Dogs Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Adrian Hanstock QPM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Railway Dogs Benevolent Fund operate?
Railway Dogs Benevolent Fund operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England.
Is Railway Dogs Benevolent Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Railway Dogs Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1190638.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also Known As
- Rail Dogs Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated