THREE COUNTIES DOG RESCUE
The charity activities are the care and relief of suffering of dogs and cats by the provision and maintenance of rescue homes and facilities. The charity operates in England, primarily in the counties of Lincolnshire, Rutland, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire Nottinghamshire and Norfolk.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS:FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF DOGS AND CATS 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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves are in a deficit of £50,100, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining three months' revenue expenditure. Despite this deficit and a net movement in funds of £13,398, the trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations, including those made through the “Sponsor a Dog” scheme totalled £173,554 (2024: £264,824):” — page 6
“The free reserves are currently in deficit by £50,100 (2024: £39,200), largely as a result of the signficant increase in costs.” — page 7
“During the year the trustees made donations to the charity totalling £53,600 (2024: £186,100). None received any form of benefit from these donations they made.” — page 15
“The 100% subsidiary is 3CDR Trading Limited, which is registered in England and Wales, number 10573152.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment 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
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- 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
Corporate structure
- Trading subsidiary: 3CDR TRADING LIMITED Companies House 10573152 · Financial health read from its filings
- Equity: £1
Funders the charity credits
- LotterySK
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/08/2018)
Trustees
- GYLLIAN MAUCHLINEchair
- MAXWELL MAUCHLINE
- Melissa Marshall
- Sara Tory
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £380k | £394k |
| 31/03/2024 | £355k | £348k |
| 31/03/2023 | £408k | £386k |
| 31/03/2022 | £230k | £317k |
| 31/03/2021 | £420k | £268k |
Common questions
Is THREE COUNTIES DOG RESCUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves are in a deficit of £50,100, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining three months' revenue expenditure. Despite this deficit and a net movement in funds of £13,398, the trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THREE COUNTIES DOG RESCUE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THREE COUNTIES DOG RESCUE as a grant recipient include THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION, THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST, THE KENNEL CLUB CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £30k | |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | FY2023 | £4k | Animal welfare |
| THE KENNEL CLUB CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £0 | Educational and other grants |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £24k |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 2 | £12k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 2 | £2k |
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 1 | £117k |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 1 | £35k |
| Humane World for Animals United Kingdom | 1 | £20k |
| RUTH SMART FOUNDATION | 1 | £11k |
| BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |
Charities like this
- DOGS.N.HOMES RESCUE
- JERRY GREEN DOG RESCUE
- Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Northamptonshire Branch
- THE PINE RIDGE DOG SANCTUARY
- RUSHTON DOG RESCUE
- IMMINGHAM DOGS HOME
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THREE COUNTIES DOG RESCUE | £380k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| DOGS.N.HOMES RESCUE | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JERRY GREEN DOG RESCUE | £1.8m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Northamptonshire Branch | £999k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PINE RIDGE DOG SANCTUARY | £578k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RUSHTON DOG RESCUE | £244k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |