JUST FOR DOGS (EAST MIDLANDS)
A small, non profit making dog rescue & rehoming charity with a strict non destruct policy, totally reliant upon donations & fundraising by volunteers. All dogs in our care are vaccinated, wormed, neutered/spayed, provided with veterinary care whenever needed. Our sole purpose is to provide a safe & caring environment for all dogs in our care, until a loving and responsible home can be found.
Objects
A) TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF DOGS IN THE EAST MIDLANDS WHO ARE IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION, IN PARTICULAR BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES WHERE THEY CAN RECEIVE CARE AND TREATMENT, AND ALSO BY HELPING TO FIND THEM NEW HOMESB) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS CONCERNING THE CARE AND PROTECTION OF DOGS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £28,528 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves falling to £388,785. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- 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
- BARBARA WALTERS
- Caroline Rose Dean
- Charlotte Smith
- DOUG SMITH
- Gabrielle Ria Smith
- JUNE MARGARET SMITH
- Louise Karen Bartram
- PATRICIA ELIZABETH CARTER
- Shirley Read
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £116k | £145k |
| 31/08/2024 | £160k | £165k |
| 31/08/2023 | £165k | £169k |
| 31/08/2022 | £129k | £147k |
| 31/08/2021 | £108k | £133k |
Common questions
Is JUST FOR DOGS (EAST MIDLANDS) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £28,528 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves falling to £388,785. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 3 | £125k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 3 | £31k |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 3 | £17k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 3 | £5k |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 2 | £100k |
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £24k |
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £16k |
| The Keith Howard Foundation | 1 | £450k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUST FOR DOGS (EAST MIDLANDS) | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JERRY GREEN DOG RESCUE | £1.8m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ALL DOGS MATTER | £532k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOREST DOG RESCUE | £436k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RUSHTON DOG RESCUE | £244k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| GOOD LIFE DOG RESCUE | £121k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |