GARBO'S GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG RESCUE

Registered charity 1142451 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as GARBO'S GSD RESCUE

To relieve the suffering of German Shepherd Dogs in need of care and attention and treatment of such animals. To make the public aware of the responsibilities of adopting a dog and the need for properly socialised dogs in our community. Removing and assessing dogs from situations which could be a danger to the public and where children may be at risk.

Objects

FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF GERMAN SHEPHERD 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 ANIMALS. TO MAKE THE PUBLIC AWARE OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF ADOPTING A DOG AND THE NEED FOR PROPERLY SOCIALISED DOGS IN OUR COMMUNITY. REMOVING AND ASSESSING DOGS FROM SITUATIONS WHICH COULD BE A DANGER TO THE PUBLIC AND WHERE CHILDREN MAY BE AT RISK.

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
£228k
Latest spending
£130k
Registered
2011
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £8,254 for the year ending 31 October 2024, increasing its unrestricted funds to £68,562. The trustees' report highlights continued operational support from volunteers and external partners, with no mention of financial distress or liquidity issues.

Automated summary of the FY2024 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.

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.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Garbo's German Shepherd Dog Rescue (matched by registered charity number).

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/10/2025£228k£130k
31/10/2024£97k£105k
31/10/2023£104k£70k
31/10/2022£64k£75k
31/10/2021£50k£56k

Common questions

Is GARBO'S GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG RESCUE financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £8,254 for the year ending 31 October 2024, increasing its unrestricted funds to £68,562. The trustees' report highlights continued operational support from volunteers and external partners, with no mention of financial distress or liquidity issues. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds GARBO'S GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG RESCUE?

Funders whose own accounts filings name GARBO'S GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG RESCUE as a grant recipient include THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION, THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST, THE KENNEL CLUB CHARITABLE TRUST.

Known funders

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

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATIONFY2024£21kGrant Programme - Pets
THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATIONFY2025£8kPet Rescues
THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUSTFY2022£3k
THE KENNEL CLUB CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2021£0Educational and other grants