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The Freedom Of Spirit Trust For Border Collies

The Charity promots humane behaviour towards Border Collie dogs, by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security of Border Collies which are in need of care and attention by reasons of sickness, maltraeatment, poor circumstances, or ill use and to educate the public in matters pertaining to Border Collie welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among Border

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Activities & Mission

The Charity promots humane behaviour towards Border Collie dogs, by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security of Border Collies which are in need of care and attention by reasons of sickness, maltraeatment, poor circumstances, or ill use and to educate the public in matters pertaining to Border Collie welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among Border

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
£160,606
Latest Expenditure
£127,329

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 14.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 10% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 57% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 57% 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

Donations & Legacies £768,907
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £3,579
Investments £1,320
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £112,044
Raising Funds £3,255
Governance £1,386
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
£160,606
£127,3290 / 5
2024
£170,306
£152,1490 / 10
2023
£161,792
£148,4760 / 20
2022
£153,995
£137,5030 / 6
2021
£773,806
£115,299£112,044£787,484£787,4845 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Freedom Of Spirit Trust For Border Collies

What does The Freedom Of Spirit Trust For Border Collies do?

The Charity promots humane behaviour towards Border Collie dogs, by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security of Border Collies which are in need of care and attention by reasons of sickness, maltraeatment, poor circumstances, or ill use and to educate the public in matters pertaining to Border Collie welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among Border

How much income did The Freedom Of Spirit Trust For Border Collies report in 2025?

The Freedom Of Spirit Trust For Border Collies reported total income of £161k and reported expenditure of £127k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Freedom Of Spirit Trust For Border Collies?

The Freedom Of Spirit Trust For Border Collies has a program ratio of 14.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 94 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Freedom Of Spirit Trust For Border Collies registered as a charity?

The Freedom Of Spirit Trust For Border Collies was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 2007 as charity number 1121598. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs The Freedom Of Spirit Trust For Border Collies?

The Freedom Of Spirit Trust For Border Collies is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID GRAHAM MAITLAND. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Freedom Of Spirit Trust For Border Collies operate?

The Freedom Of Spirit Trust For Border Collies operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Freedom Of Spirit Trust For Border Collies a registered charity?

Yes — The Freedom Of Spirit Trust For Border Collies is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1121598.

Details

Address
GOLCAR FARM
SPRING LANE
ELDWICK
BINGLEY
BD16 3AU
Registration Date
14 November 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4033682
Charity Number
1121598

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Trustees

DAVID GRAHAM MAITLAND Chair
BARBARA MARGARET SYKES
Gill King
Also governs 1 other charity
Peter Domnic Tomson
Stuart Anthony Verity

Sectors & Classifications

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