The Birmingham Dogs Home
Also known as: Sunnyside Kennels
To take in and care for stray and unwanted dogs from the West Midlands area and find new homes where possible.Provide education to schools and other community groups in responsible dog ownership.Fundraising to ensure the on-going provision of service.
Activities & Mission
To take in and care for stray and unwanted dogs from the West Midlands area and find new homes where possible.Provide education to schools and other community groups in responsible dog ownership.Fundraising to ensure the on-going provision of service.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 76% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 59). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,408,698 | £4,230,932 | £3,384,279 | £18,626,079 | £3,883,720 | 72 / 10 |
| 2023 | £5,739,081 | £3,571,851 | £2,572,491 | £19,084,573 | £3,747,826 | 68 / 10 |
| 2022 | £3,077,691 | £3,069,191 | £2,362,983 | £16,363,795 | £16,363,795 | 62 / 5 |
| 2021 | £2,110,947 | £2,671,971 | £2,333,328 | £17,562,491 | £17,562,491 | 56 / 10 |
| 2020 | £1,645,521 | £2,667,925 | £2,426,707 | £17,132,949 | £17,132,949 | 56 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Birmingham Dogs Home
What does The Birmingham Dogs Home do?
To take in and care for stray and unwanted dogs from the West Midlands area and find new homes where possible.Provide education to schools and other community groups in responsible dog ownership.Fundraising to ensure the on-going provision of service.
How much income did The Birmingham Dogs Home report in 2024?
The Birmingham Dogs Home reported total income of £3.41m and reported expenditure of £4.23m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Birmingham Dogs Home?
The Birmingham Dogs Home has a program ratio of 99.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 59 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Birmingham Dogs Home registered as a charity?
The Birmingham Dogs Home was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 June 1964 as charity number 222436. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Birmingham Dogs Home?
The Birmingham Dogs Home is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Birmingham Dogs Home operate?
The Birmingham Dogs Home operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Birmingham Dogs Home a registered charity?
Yes — The Birmingham Dogs Home is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 222436.
Details
Catherine-de-Barnes Lane
Catherine-de-Barnes
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B92 0DJ
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Also Known As
- Sunnyside Kennels
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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