SOUTH WEST GSD RESCUE
The charity was set up to relieve the suffering and distress of unwanted, stray or ill treated German Shepherd dogs primarily but not exclusively.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a deficit of £6,553 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £8,945. The trustees consider the financial position satisfactory and note that reserves were above their stated policy target of £5,000, which represents three months of expenditure. The charity relies on voluntary donations and adoption fees to fund its charitable activities and has no fixed costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity would like to hold enough in reserves to fund three months of expenditure on animal welfare, vets and kennels. The Trustees estimate the required amount to be £5,000.”
Trustees
- Elizabeth Ann Wharton
- Neil Burgess
- paula evans
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £36k | £43k |
| 31/08/2024 | £38k | £36k |
| 31/08/2023 | £35k | £32k |
| 31/08/2022 | £75k | £66k |
| 31/08/2021 | £70k | £91k |
Common questions
Is SOUTH WEST GSD RESCUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a deficit of £6,553 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £8,945. The trustees consider the financial position satisfactory and note that reserves were above their stated policy target of £5,000, which represents three months of expenditure. The charity relies on voluntary donations and adoption fees to fund its charitable activities and has no fixed costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.