BASSET RESCUE NETWORK GB LTD
We rescue and rehome basset hounds and basset hound crosses
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FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RESCUE, TAKE IN AND PROVIDE CARE, SHELTER AND SANCTUARY FOR, NEGLECTED, ABANDONED, ILL TREATED AND UNWANTED DOGS OF THE BREED KNOWN AS THE BASSET HOUND, OR ANY DOG OF PREDOMINANTLY BASSET HOUND ORIGIN AND TYPE, AND TO RE-HOME THESE DOGS, WHEREVER POSSIBLE AND, IN PARTICULAR, TO SUPPORT FOSTER HOMES OR OTHER FACILITIES FOR THE RECEPTION, CARE AND TREATMENT OF SUCH ANIMALS.FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO ALLEVIATE THE SUFFERING OF THESE DOGS AND 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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £49,159, exceeding the previous year's £35,236. The charity achieved a net income of £13,923 after incurring total expenditure of £96,660. The trustees report adequate resources for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to six to twelve month’s expenditure.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- 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
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2021)
Trustees
- Joanne Bloycechair
- Dawn Gilchrist
- MISS SAM SAVAGE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £111k | £97k |
| 30/09/2024 | £61k | £77k |
| 30/09/2023 | £62k | £78k |
| 30/09/2022 | £60k | £56k |
| 30/09/2021 | £769k | £76k |
Common questions
Is BASSET RESCUE NETWORK GB LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £49,159, exceeding the previous year's £35,236. The charity achieved a net income of £13,923 after incurring total expenditure of £96,660. The trustees report adequate resources for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 2 | £59k |
| KENNETH MAURICE WILLIAMS WILL TRUST | 1 | £212k |
| GRAFF FOUNDATION | 1 | £114k |
| THE SERTH AND GATES CHARITY | 1 | £91k |
| THE GERRICK ROSE ANIMAL TRUST | 1 | £88k |
| THE CELIA BLAKEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE HARDY FOUNDATION | 1 | £23k |
Charities like this
- BULLDOG RESCUE & RE-HOMING TRUST
- GREYHOUND GAP
- UK BOSTON TERRIER RESCUE
- Pro Dogs Direct
- BATTERSEA DOGS' AND CATS' HOME
- HECTOR'S GREYHOUND RESCUE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASSET RESCUE NETWORK GB LTD | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BULLDOG RESCUE & RE-HOMING TRUST | £216k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREYHOUND GAP | £348k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UK BOSTON TERRIER RESCUE | £158k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Pro Dogs Direct | £162k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BATTERSEA DOGS' AND CATS' HOME | £68.4m | — | — | unclear | 27.9% | no doubt |