GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE ELITE LIMITED
German Shepherd Rescue Elite was formed with the aim of rescuing and re-homing German Shepherd Dogs whilst educating people on the breed and promote responsible ownership.
Objects
THE OBJECTS FOR WHICH THE COMPANY IS ESTABLISHED ARE:TO RESCUE, CARE FOR,SHELTER AND WHERE PRACTICAL AND APPROPRIATE TO RE-HOME PRIMARILY GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS OR CROSS-BREEDS,WHICH HAVE BEEN ABANDONED, NEGLECTED, ILL TREATED OR ARE OTHERWISE IN NEED OF SUCH ASSISTANCE; TO ADVANCE THE PUBLIC'S EDUCATION IN MATTERS OF ANIMAL WELFARE AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TOWARDS ANIMALS;TO ADVANCE THE PUBLIC'S EDUCATION IN MATTERS OF RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £13,290 for the year ended 31 December 2025, primarily due to increased kennel and veterinary costs. However, the trustees report that reserves remain in a viable position, supported by substantial legacies received, which alleviates financial stress and ensures long-term sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
“Legacies £178,475 | 48.0%” — page 13
“Our aim used to be to keep unrestricted reserves (excluding fixed assets} equivalent to at least 3 months average expenditure, however due to the slow-down in the number of dogs being rehomed, we increased this to a minimum of 6 months.” — page 15
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (30/03/2016)
Trustees
- ALLISON CLARKE
- ELIZABETH BROWN
- LINDA MIMMACK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £372k | £385k |
| 31/12/2024 | £574k | £373k |
| 31/12/2023 | £955k | £260k |
| 31/12/2022 | £209k | £212k |
| 31/12/2021 | £256k | £206k |
Common questions
Is GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE ELITE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £13,290 for the year ended 31 December 2025, primarily due to increased kennel and veterinary costs. However, the trustees report that reserves remain in a viable position, supported by substantial legacies received, which alleviates financial stress and ensures long-term sustainability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE ELITE LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE ELITE LIMITED 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 | FY2023 | £30k | |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £28k | Pet Rescues |