THE KENNEL CLUB EDUCATIONAL TRUST
The advancement of education of the public, in particular but not exclusively dog owners and trainers, in responsible dog ownership, including public safety , obedience training and the health and welfare of dogs.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,605,816, which the trustees regard as appropriate given income uncertainty. The charity reported a net expenditure for the year, reducing its funds from the previous year's £1,633,468. The trustees consider the charity to be in a strong position to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Kennel Club Education Trust aims to maintain financial stability by holding reserves equivalent to twice its annual expenditure (approx. £250k)” — page 4
“The Royal Kennel Club Limited made a donation in kind of £41,384 (2023: £39,413) during the year.” — page 10
“Rental service cost 121,426”
“The Royal Kennel Club Limited made a donation in kind of £41,384 (2023: £39,413) during the year.” — page 10
“Rental service cost 121,426”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- GERALD KINGchair
- Elizabeth HELEN Kerfoot
- JEFF LLOYD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £195k | £222k |
| 31/12/2023 | £158k | £328k |
| 31/12/2022 | £151k | £152k |
| 31/12/2021 | £123k | £264k |
| 31/12/2020 | £63k | £221k |
Common questions
Is THE KENNEL CLUB EDUCATIONAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,605,816, which the trustees regard as appropriate given income uncertainty. The charity reported a net expenditure for the year, reducing its funds from the previous year's £1,633,468. The trustees consider the charity to be in a strong position to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GRAHAM KIRKHAM FOUNDATION | 1 | £16k |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| The Brindle Foundation | 1 | £11k |
Charities like this
- THE KENNEL CLUB CHARITABLE TRUST
- DOGS TRUST
- CLARKS FARM GREYHOUND RESCUE
- THE DEREK WILTON DOGS TRUST
- SCHNAUZERFEST
- THE BEAGLE WELFARE SCHEME
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE KENNEL CLUB EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £195k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE KENNEL CLUB CHARITABLE TRUST | £518k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DOGS TRUST | £143.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CLARKS FARM GREYHOUND RESCUE | £284k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE DEREK WILTON DOGS TRUST | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SCHNAUZERFEST | £152k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |