HOME COUNTIES BOXER WELFARE

Registered charity 1006246 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

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

Area of benefit: NOT DEFINED

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£394k
Latest spending
£74k
Registered
1991
Accounts read
FY2024

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.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: to cover any costs which may occur (held: £736k)
“The funds are held to be used by the Trustees in order to cover any costs which may occur.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“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
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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.