HOME COUNTIES BOXER WELFARE
We provide a rescue service for boxer dogs throughout the UK. We rescue, rehabilitate and re-home dogs via kennels or foster homes where necessary , and also provide help and support for the welfare of boxers in general. We ensure the neutering of all our boxers if medically possible and provide back up for life.
Objects
THE RELIEF OF SICK, ILL-TREATED, NEGLECTED OR REJECTED DOGS, IN PARTICULAR DOGS OF THE BOXER BREED
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held reserves of £736,000, supported by significant legacies received during the year. The trustees note a continuing struggle to attract new volunteers for trustee roles, which they identify as essential for the charity's continued operation. Despite operating at an annual loss in recent years, the charity maintains accessible funds to cover costs and support veterinary care for dogs.
What the accounts disclose
“The funds are held to be used by the Trustees in order to cover any costs which may occur.” — page 5
“we continue to struggle to attract new volunteers to take up the role of trustee/committee members which is essential to ensure HCBW continues to operate.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Donna Russellchair
- Angela Barber
- Julie Lorne Semmence
- KAREN KERBY
- LORRAINE HARVEY
- ROSEMARY ANGELA EVELINE WESTBROOK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £394k | £74k |
| 31/12/2023 | £60k | £73k |
| 31/12/2022 | £35k | £58k |
| 31/12/2021 | £28k | £27k |
| 31/12/2020 | £37k | £36k |
Common questions
Is HOME COUNTIES BOXER WELFARE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held reserves of £736,000, supported by significant legacies received during the year. The trustees note a continuing struggle to attract new volunteers for trustee roles, which they identify as essential for the charity's continued operation. Despite operating at an annual loss in recent years, the charity maintains accessible funds to cover costs and support veterinary care for dogs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.