RECOVERY ASSISTANCE DOGS
RAD is a UK membership based charity that support RAD Members living with Diagnosed Mental Health Impairments by training their own dogs to become their Assistance Dogs, trained to the highest UK Standards to achieve Public Access status and recorded on a central register for verification purposesRAD provide Info & support for MH issues to the Charity UK Members & UK Public through Education
Objects
- TO ADVANCE THE AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ON THE SUBJECT OF MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS TO INCREASE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE.- TO PROVIDE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS WITHIN THE UK THROUGH THE PROVISION OF MEMBERSHIP TO TRAIN THEIR ASSISTANCE DOGS & COMPANION DOGS TO THE HIGHEST OF STANDARDS THROUGHOUT THE UK.- TO MANAGE & SUPPORT PEOPLE WHO LIVE WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS WITHIN LOCAL COMMUNITIES USING GROUP SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES THROUGH BEFRIENDING SERVICES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £15,152, while restricted funds stand at £8,664, resulting in total net assets of £23,816. The charity reports a net movement in funds of £47,840 for the year, driven by incoming resources of £34,581 against total expenditure of £58,605. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Anthony Chapman
- Cecily Sheppard
- Jean Carrie Merrilees
- Ruth LLoyd
- Theo O'Donnell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £35k | £59k |
| 30/06/2024 | £77k | £63k |
| 30/06/2023 | £65k | £47k |
| 30/06/2022 | £31k | £31k |
| 30/06/2021 | £56k | £56k |
Common questions
Is RECOVERY ASSISTANCE DOGS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £15,152, while restricted funds stand at £8,664, resulting in total net assets of £23,816. The charity reports a net movement in funds of £47,840 for the year, driven by incoming resources of £34,581 against total expenditure of £58,605. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds RECOVERY ASSISTANCE DOGS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RECOVERY ASSISTANCE DOGS as a grant recipient include THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £16k | Grant Programme - Pets |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2024 | £20k | Mental Health Assistance Dog Training |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/01/2023 | £10k | Assistance Dog Training |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/12/2011 | £8k | Raising the Game |