BARKING MAD DOG RESCUE
Supporting our shelter for abandoned and persecuted dogs in Romania by raising funds for food, care, housing and veterinary expenses. Managing a team in Romania to ensure the dogs are well cared for. Providing emergency rescue response when needed. Facilitating adoptions for suitable dogs to in loving homes in the UK. Working with local authorities in Romania to provide humane solutions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £1,623 for the year, reducing unrestricted funds from £43,822 to £42,199. The trustees' report highlights that maintaining reserves is increasingly difficult due to rising costs, noting that a previous target reserve of £4,000 is no longer possible. Despite this, the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: Nil).” — page 16
“During the year, H Anderson received a remuneration of £19,600 (2024: £15,2100), H Jones a remuneration of £940 2024: £nil), and R Duly received no remuneration (2024: £128).” — page 16
“During the year, H Anderson received a remuneration of £19,600 (2024: £15,2100), H Jones a remuneration of £940 2024: £nil), and R Duly received no remuneration (2024: £128).” — page 16
Trustees
- Claire Kirk
- Mila Lara Bombardieri-Law
- Robert Wallace
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £204k | £205k |
| 30/04/2024 | £262k | £261k |
| 30/04/2023 | £259k | £230k |
| 30/04/2022 | £224k | £222k |
| 30/04/2021 | £281k | £281k |
Common questions
Is BARKING MAD DOG RESCUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £1,623 for the year, reducing unrestricted funds from £43,822 to £42,199. The trustees' report highlights that maintaining reserves is increasingly difficult due to rising costs, noting that a previous target reserve of £4,000 is no longer possible. Despite this, the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of BARKING MAD DOG RESCUE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 2 | £52k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 2 | £18k |
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 2 | £8k |
| The Keith Howard Foundation | 1 | £450k |
| STEPHEN TAYLOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 1 | £65k |
| THE BALCOMBE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- ROCKY ROAD RESCUE UK LTD
- GOOD LIFE DOG RESCUE
- ROMANIAN RESCUE APPEAL
- CELIA HAMMOND ANIMAL TRUST
- ALMOST HOME DOG RESCUE
- LITTLE PAWS RESCUE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARKING MAD DOG RESCUE | £204k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROCKY ROAD RESCUE UK LTD | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOOD LIFE DOG RESCUE | £121k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROMANIAN RESCUE APPEAL | £384k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CELIA HAMMOND ANIMAL TRUST | £4.1m | — | — | unclear | — | noted |
| ALMOST HOME DOG RESCUE | £172k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |