Stray Aid LTD
Also known as: Stray Aid Limited, Durham Dogs and Cats Home
Durham Dogs and Cats Home is an animal welfare-based organization whose primary aim is to create rewarding futures for unwanted dogs and cats. At the heart of our work lies a simple but powerful vision, a future where every dog and cat in the North East has a home where they can live a full and rewarding life.
Activities & Mission
Durham Dogs and Cats Home is an animal welfare-based organization whose primary aim is to create rewarding futures for unwanted dogs and cats. At the heart of our work lies a simple but powerful vision, a future where every dog and cat in the North East has a home where they can live a full and rewarding life.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 29% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% 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 | £714,046 | £486,140 | £349,948 | £1,132,471 | £150,000 | 12 / 51 |
| 2024 | £713,673 | £490,462 | £372,081 | £904,565 | £150,000 | 15 / 53 |
| 2023 | £443,328 | £374,760 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2022 | £421,682 | £303,284 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2021 | £382,682 | £298,077 | 0 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Stray Aid LTD
What does Stray Aid LTD do?
Durham Dogs and Cats Home is an animal welfare-based organization whose primary aim is to create rewarding futures for unwanted dogs and cats. At the heart of our work lies a simple but powerful vision, a future where every dog and cat in the North East has a home where they can live a full and rewarding life.
How much income did Stray Aid LTD report in 2025?
Stray Aid LTD reported total income of £714k and reported expenditure of £486k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Stray Aid LTD?
Stray Aid LTD has a program ratio of 49.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 94 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Stray Aid LTD registered as a charity?
Stray Aid LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 December 2006 as charity number 1117372. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Stray Aid LTD?
Stray Aid LTD is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Suzanne Vout. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Stray Aid LTD operate?
Stray Aid LTD operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Stray Aid LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Stray Aid LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1117372.
Details
Coxhoe
DURHAM
DH6 4EL
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Also Known As
- Stray Aid Limited
- Durham Dogs and Cats Home
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated