SERVICE DOGS UK
To relieve the needs and help promote good health of people of the armed forces and emergency services who have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), in particular but not exclusively by:1) Providing trained assistance dogs from Rescue2) Raising public awareness of PTSD in Service people
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at £219,252, which is above the stated reserves policy target of £60,000. The charity reported a net income increase and confirmed it is prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“It is estimated that a reserve of £60,000 is required to provide sufficient support to our existing clients and dogs and to ensure that the charity can complete its obligations towards those currently benefitting from our programme.”
Trustees
- Andrew Coulter
- Dr Jo Mildenhall
- GARRY BOTTERILL
- Glen Ryder
- Ian Spencer
- Paul Hill
- Victoria Henry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £263k | £259k |
| 31/03/2025 | £304k | £219k |
| 31/03/2024 | £163k | £105k |
| 31/03/2023 | £106k | £86k |
| 31/03/2022 | £103k | £91k |
Common questions
Is SERVICE DOGS UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at £219,252, which is above the stated reserves policy target of £60,000. The charity reported a net income increase and confirmed it is prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SERVICE DOGS UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SERVICE DOGS UK as a grant recipient include THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION, Army Benevolent Fund, THE LEACH FOURTEENTH TRUST, THE BROOMTON FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £41k | Grant Programme - Pets |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2025 | £22k | Wellbeing |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2024 | £20k | Wellbeing |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | Animal Assistance |
| THE LEACH FOURTEENTH TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE BROOMTON FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £207 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/02/2025 | £20k | New Buckinghamshire Training Hub |
| Postcode Lottery | 28/06/2024 | £21k | Unrestricted Funding |