Support Dogs Limited
Also known as: Disability Assistance Dogs, Seizure Alert Dogs
Support Dogs Ltd trains assistance dogs for people with physical disabilities, Epilepsy and families of children with Autism.
Activities & Mission
Support Dogs Ltd trains assistance dogs for people with physical disabilities, Epilepsy and families of children with Autism.
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 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,176,529 | £1,732,380 | £1,242,777 | £3,246,452 | £2,913,832 | 43 / 178 |
| 2023 | £1,817,471 | £1,452,815 | £998,428 | £2,802,303 | £1,398,937 | 38 / 200 |
| 2022 | £1,494,495 | £1,238,748 | £839,781 | £2,437,647 | £1,106,689 | 34 / 200 |
| 2021 | £1,024,981 | £1,115,265 | £775,516 | £2,181,901 | £889,009 | 32 / 200 |
| 2020 | £1,122,150 | £1,024,876 | £704,553 | £2,272,184 | £884,727 | 28 / 200 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Support Dogs Limited
What does Support Dogs Limited do?
Support Dogs Ltd trains assistance dogs for people with physical disabilities, Epilepsy and families of children with Autism.
How much income did Support Dogs Limited report in 2024?
Support Dogs Limited reported total income of £2.18m and reported expenditure of £1.73m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Support Dogs Limited?
Support Dogs Limited has a program ratio of 57.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Support Dogs Limited registered as a charity?
Support Dogs Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 August 2001 as charity number 1088281. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Support Dogs Limited?
Support Dogs Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is David John Hobson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Support Dogs Limited operate?
Support Dogs Limited operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Support Dogs Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Support Dogs Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1088281.
Details
Herries Road South
Sheffield
S6 1QS
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Also Known As
- Disability Assistance Dogs
- Seizure Alert Dogs
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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