STRAY AID LTD
Durham Dogs and Cats Home is an animal welfare-based organization whose primary aim is to create rewarding futures for unwanted dogs and cats. At the heart of our work lies a simple but powerful vision, a future where every dog and cat in the North East has a home where they can live a full and rewarding life.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state the charity reported a surplus of £227,906 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total incoming resources of £714,046 against total expenditure of £486,140. The trustees consider unrestricted reserves of £1,132,471 to be adequate to meet the charity's policy of maintaining funds to operate in unforeseen circumstances, specifically designating £150,000 for this purpose. The charity is not subject to audit under the Companies Act 2006 due to its size.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and Legacies 345,620” — page 18
“The trustees believe that the reserves at the financial year end are adequate to meet this policy. The trustees have reviewed the costs of the charity and believe that an amount of £150,000 is required to allow them to continue to operate should the charity receive no further income. This amount is designated within the charity's unrestricted reserves.”
“During the year part-serviced kennels were provided by Stray Aid Trading as Durham Dogs and Cats Home Ltd, on normal commercial terms, to Stray Care Services Ltd. Income of £135,529 (2024: £157,518) was received in respect of these services” — page 24
“Also, during the year, donations of £131,282 (2024: £66,002) were received by Stray Aid Trading as Durham Dogs and Cats Home Ltd from Stray Care Services Ltd.” — page 24
“During the year part-serviced kennels were provided by Stray Aid Trading as Durham Dogs and Cats Home Ltd, on normal commercial terms, to Stray Care Services Ltd. Income of £135,529 (2024: £157,518) was received in respect of these services” — page 24
“Also, during the year, donations of £131,282 (2024: £66,002) were received by Stray Aid Trading as Durham Dogs and Cats Home Ltd from Stray Care Services Ltd.” — page 24
“Stray Care Services Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Stray Aid Trading as Durham Dogs and Cats Home Ltd” — page 24
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Suzanne Voutchair
- Elizabeth Anne Brown
- Marc Owens
- Sue Bielby
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £714k | £486k |
| 31/03/2024 | £714k | £490k |
| 31/03/2023 | £443k | £375k |
| 31/03/2022 | £422k | £303k |
| 31/03/2021 | £383k | £298k |
Common questions
Is STRAY AID LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state the charity reported a surplus of £227,906 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total incoming resources of £714,046 against total expenditure of £486,140. The trustees consider unrestricted reserves of £1,132,471 to be adequate to meet the charity's policy of maintaining funds to operate in unforeseen circumstances, specifically designating £150,000 for this purpose. The charity is not subject to audit under the Companies Act 2006 due to its size. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds STRAY AID LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name STRAY AID LTD as a grant recipient include PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST, THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | New Veterinary Surgery |
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Summerfield Stables |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Animal welfare |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/12/2008 | £6k | Community Project Feasibility Study |