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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.

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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.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,695,301
Latest Expenditure
£4,435,262

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 78.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 22.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,436,490
Charitable Activities £508,553
Other Trading £384,509
Investments £315,959
Other Income £49,790

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,488,602
Raising Funds £946,660
Governance £41,739
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
£3,695,301
£4,435,262£3,488,602£17,983,933£4,982,49575 / 70
2024
£3,408,698
£4,230,932£3,384,279£18,626,079£3,883,72072 / 10
2023
£5,739,081
£3,571,851£2,572,491£19,084,573£3,747,82668 / 10
2022
£3,077,691
£3,069,191£2,362,983£16,363,795£16,363,79562 / 5
2021
£2,110,947
£2,671,971£2,333,328£17,562,491£17,562,49156 / 10

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 2025?

The Birmingham Dogs Home reported total income of £3.70m and reported expenditure of £4.44m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
25 June 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
222436
Charity Number
222436

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Trustees

Andrew Michael Whelan
Claire Powell
Janice Patricia Larraway
Loretta Chivonne Fraser
Michael Lampard
MRS C H TAYLOR
Nurun Nessa Ahmed
PETER BARNETT
Richard John Venner
Also governs 1 other charity
Wolfie Premsyl Robert Papirnik

Also Known As

  • Sunnyside Kennels

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