HAPPY STAFFIE RESCUE
To care for and find suitable new homes for stray, abandoned or unwanted Staffordshire bull terriers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,058 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £56,527 to £48,469. The trustees confirm the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, citing adequate current resources and future cash flow forecasts. However, the trustees note that funding pressures prevent the maintenance of formal reserves sufficient to cover unforeseen income losses.
What the accounts disclose
“Current interpretation of guidance from the Charity Commission has suggested we adopt a more detailed reserve, that better relates to our business. This reserve is based on the calculations of the Risk Management assessment” — page 7
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- MARK HANNAFORDchair
- Andrea Jayne Spruce
- Caroline Archibald
- Darren Spruce
- Liane Dawn Godwin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £390k | £398k |
| 31/03/2024 | £368k | £388k |
| 31/03/2023 | £310k | £318k |
| 31/03/2022 | £259k | £289k |
| 31/03/2021 | £322k | £229k |
Common questions
Is HAPPY STAFFIE RESCUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,058 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £56,527 to £48,469. The trustees confirm the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, citing adequate current resources and future cash flow forecasts. However, the trustees note that funding pressures prevent the maintenance of formal reserves sufficient to cover unforeseen income losses. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HAPPY STAFFIE RESCUE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HAPPY STAFFIE RESCUE as a grant recipient include THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £16k |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| THE BLYTH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE KENNEL CLUB CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £0 |
Charities like this
- STAFFIE AND STRAY RESCUE
- STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER WELFARE
- SHEFFIELD DOG RESCUE
- GEORDIE BULLIES SPRINGBOARD RESCUE
- RUSHTON DOG RESCUE
- BULLDOG RESCUE & RE-HOMING TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAPPY STAFFIE RESCUE | £390k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STAFFIE AND STRAY RESCUE | £215k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER WELFARE | £180k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SHEFFIELD DOG RESCUE | £326k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GEORDIE BULLIES SPRINGBOARD RESCUE | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RUSHTON DOG RESCUE | £244k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |