SHAK (SAFE HOMES AND KINDNESS)

Registered charity 1125159 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SHAK

To relieve the suffering of large breeds of dogs in need of care and attention, and, in particular, to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such large dogs.

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Latest income
£251k
Latest spending
£260k
Registered
2008
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £8,661 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in net assets to £31,716. The trustees report that the charity operates three shops to generate income and monitors reserves to ensure sufficient funds for continued operation, despite having no formal reserves policy. The financial review notes a settled team and ongoing efforts to increase productivity and revenue from stores.

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

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Durham · Newcastle Upon Tyne City · North Tyneside · Northumberland

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£251k£260k
31/03/2024£256k£259k
31/03/2023£248k£219k
31/03/2022£209k£224k
31/03/2021£211k£180k

Common questions

Is SHAK (SAFE HOMES AND KINDNESS) financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £8,661 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in net assets to £31,716. The trustees report that the charity operates three shops to generate income and monitors reserves to ensure sufficient funds for continued operation, despite having no formal reserves policy. The financial review notes a settled team and ongoing efforts to increase productivity and revenue from stores. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds SHAK (SAFE HOMES AND KINDNESS)?

Funders whose own accounts filings name SHAK (SAFE HOMES AND KINDNESS) as a grant recipient include WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUSTFY2022£500100 for 500