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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.

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Activities & Mission

Support Dogs Ltd trains assistance dogs for people with physical disabilities, Epilepsy and families of children with Autism.

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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
£2,193,301
Latest Expenditure
£1,869,661

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 64.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 76.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 23.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,384,745
Charitable Activities £743,653
Other Trading £27,964
Investments £36,939
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,424,291
Raising Funds £445,370
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£2,193,301
£1,869,661£1,424,291£3,570,094£1,452,80347 / 190
2024
£2,176,529
£1,732,380£1,242,777£3,246,452£2,913,83243 / 178
2023
£1,817,471
£1,452,815£998,428£2,802,303£1,398,93738 / 200
2022
£1,494,495
£1,238,748£839,781£2,437,647£1,106,68934 / 200
2021
£1,024,981
£1,115,265£775,516£2,181,901£889,00932 / 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 2025?

Support Dogs Limited reported total income of £2.19m and reported expenditure of £1.87m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
30 August 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3982562
Charity Number
1088281

Trustees

David John Hobson Chair
Amanda Royston
Amy Goodson
Dr Grainne O'Connor
Imogen Parker
Kelly Lycett
Laura Winson
Mary Jeanine Broadhead
Maurice O'Brien

Also Known As

  • Disability Assistance Dogs
  • Seizure Alert Dogs

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26 October 2026
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