ANIMAL HELPLINE
Our key activities are the rescue, care and rehoming of unwanted dogs. Alongside this we attempt to educate members of the public on animal welfare issues to help prevent suffering of animals in the future.
Objects
1.FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF ANIMALS 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.2.TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS ANIMALS BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE CARE,PROTECTION,TREATMENT AND SECURITY FOR ANIMALS WHICH ARE IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY REASON OF SICKNESS,MALTREATMENT,POOR CIRCUMSTANCES OR ILL USAGE AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO ANIMAL WELFARE IN GENERAL AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY AND SUFFERING AMONG ANIMALS.3.TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH & WELLBEING OF PEOPLE BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS FROM A VARIETY OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS AND THOSE WITH HEALTH ISSUES TO PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE CHARITY'S WORK.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity experienced a broadly positive financial year with total receipts of £79,593 against payments of £78,967, resulting in a net surplus of £626. The trustees consider the charity financially stable and well-positioned to continue its activities, with unrestricted cash funds of £84,489 held at the year-end.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- ANDREW FERGUSONchair
- Allison Clare Herbert
- SUE BOUGHTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £80k | £79k |
| 05/04/2025 | £70k | £73k |
| 05/04/2024 | £72k | £93k |
| 05/04/2023 | £63k | £74k |
| 05/04/2022 | £44k | £53k |
Common questions
Is ANIMAL HELPLINE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity experienced a broadly positive financial year with total receipts of £79,593 against payments of £78,967, resulting in a net surplus of £626. The trustees consider the charity financially stable and well-positioned to continue its activities, with unrestricted cash funds of £84,489 held at the year-end. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.