THE KENNEL CLUB EDUCATIONAL TRUST

Registered charity 1121454 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

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.

Objects

3. Objects of the CharityThe objects of the Charity are for the public benefit:3.1 the advancement of education and science by furthering research into canine diseases and hereditary disorders of dogs 3.2 the advancement of education in particular but not exclusively in responsible dog ownership, including public safety, obedience training and the health and welfare of dogs3.3 to improve the quality of life of human beings by promoting dogs as therapeutic and practical aids to individuals who are in need because of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage3.4 to promote the moral and spiritual welfare of the community by promoting the doctrine of kindness to dogs and the prevention of cruelty to dogs by relieving the suffering of dogs who are in need of care and attention and in particular to encourage the provision of facilities for the reception and care of unwanted dogs and the treatment of sick or ill-treated dogs.”

Area of benefit: NOT DEFINED. IN PRACTICE, NATIONAL

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
£162k
Latest spending
£159k
Registered
2007
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds stood at £1,608,737, with the trustees regarding the reserve level as appropriate given income uncertainty. The trustees consider the charity to be in a strong position to continue operations for the foreseeable future on a going concern basis.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: twice its annual expenditure (approx. £250k) (held: £1.6m)
“The Kennel Club Education Trust aims to maintain financial stability by holding reserves equivalent to twice its annual expenditure (approx. £250k).” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Royal Kennel Club Limited provided a donation in kind of £984.
“The Royal Kennel Club Limited made a donation in kind of £984 (2024: £41,384) during the year.” — page 10
“The Royal Kennel Club Limited provides support for administrative activities, estimated at a cost of £984 (2024: £41,384).” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Royal Kennel Club Limited provided administrative support estimated at £984.
“The Royal Kennel Club Limited made a donation in kind of £984 (2024: £41,384) during the year.” — page 10
“The Royal Kennel Club Limited provides support for administrative activities, estimated at a cost of £984 (2024: £41,384).” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: The document states: 'Due to circumstances beyond our control, we accept this has not been the case this year.' referring to holding two trustee meetings per annum.
“We confirm per your recommendation as required by the memorandum and articles that going forward two trustee meetings will be held per annum. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we accept this has not been the case this year.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 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.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Warwickshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£162k£159k
31/12/2024£195k£222k
31/12/2023£158k£328k
31/12/2022£151k£152k
31/12/2021£123k£264k

Common questions

Is THE KENNEL CLUB EDUCATIONAL TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds stood at £1,608,737, with the trustees regarding the reserve level as appropriate given income uncertainty. The trustees consider the charity to be in a strong position to continue operations for the foreseeable future on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE KENNEL CLUB EDUCATIONAL TRUST£162k—0unclear—no doubt
THE KENNEL CLUB CHARITABLE TRUST FY2024£157k—0unclear—no doubt
DOGS TRUST FY2024£143.1m——unclear—no doubt
CLARKS FARM GREYHOUND RESCUE FY2025£284k—0above—no doubt
THE DEREK WILTON DOGS TRUST FY2026£196k—0above—no doubt
FOREVER HOUNDS TRUST FY2025£1.5mmore than £60,0001above—no doubt

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