BIRCH HILL DOG RESCUE
Take in stray and unwanted dogs. To see to their medical needs and to neuter all dogs before they are rehomed. We also run road shows to educate the public in dog welfare and to try to persuade them to have their dogs neutered. We will advise people who call for help in what steps to take to overcome their problems.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the period with a surplus of receipts over payments of £43,425, resulting in carried forward monetary assets of £59,907. The trustees consider a cash reserve of £15,000 to be appropriate for sustaining operations, noting that year-end funds exceeded this amount. The charity relies primarily on donations and fundraising to cover its costs, with significant expenditure on veterinary care and kennel facilities.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Trust to maintain a fund balance to sustain the Trust's operations and remain in a position to provide funds to provide kennel and other facilities over a 3-month period. The Trustees consider the cash reserve of £15,000 to be appropriate” — page 6
Trustees
- Linda Millward
- Tracy Cutler
- WENDY ANN WATTS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £229k | £185k |
| 31/05/2024 | £169k | £186k |
| 31/05/2023 | £219k | £200k |
| 31/05/2022 | £143k | £146k |
| 31/05/2021 | £167k | £156k |
Common questions
Is BIRCH HILL DOG RESCUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the period with a surplus of receipts over payments of £43,425, resulting in carried forward monetary assets of £59,907. The trustees consider a cash reserve of £15,000 to be appropriate for sustaining operations, noting that year-end funds exceeded this amount. The charity relies primarily on donations and fundraising to cover its costs, with significant expenditure on veterinary care and kennel facilities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BIRCH HILL DOG RESCUE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BIRCH HILL DOG RESCUE as a grant recipient include THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £35k |
| THE MARCHIG ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £471k |
| DOGS TRUST | 1 | £307k |
| DOGS TRUST LEGACY | 1 | £154k |
| THE ARTHUR CAMP FOUNDATION TRUST | 1 | £120k |
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 1 | £117k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £66k |
| THE GERRICK ROSE ANIMAL TRUST | 1 | £34k |
Charities like this
- ALL DOGS MATTER
- HOUNSLOW ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY
- RSPCA BRIDLINGTON, DRIFFIELD & DISTRICT BRANCH
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ESSEX MID & NORTH BRANCH CIO
- BURY'S STRAY CAT FUND
- DORIS BANHAM DOG RESCUE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIRCH HILL DOG RESCUE | £229k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ALL DOGS MATTER | £532k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOUNSLOW ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY | £299k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RSPCA BRIDLINGTON, DRIFFIELD & DISTRICT BRANCH | £676k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ESSEX MID & NORTH BRANCH CIO | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BURY'S STRAY CAT FUND | £274k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |