HELPING DOG PAWS
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF DOGS 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.
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FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF DOGS 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 FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated an excess of income over expenditure of £93,136.31 for the year ended 31 March 2026. The closing bank balance increased to £98,743.62 from an opening balance of £5,607.31. The document does not disclose any reserves policy or specific unrestricted reserves figures.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Risk management
Trustees
- PAULINE SHARPEchair
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £107k | £14k |
| 31/03/2025 | £37k | £36k |
| 31/03/2024 | £38k | £42k |
| 31/03/2023 | £39k | £39k |
| 31/03/2022 | £37k | £34k |
Common questions
Is HELPING DOG PAWS financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated an excess of income over expenditure of £93,136.31 for the year ended 31 March 2026. The closing bank balance increased to £98,743.62 from an opening balance of £5,607.31. The document does not disclose any reserves policy or specific unrestricted reserves figures.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 1 | £78k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- LITTLE PAWS RESCUE
- PAWZ FOR THOUGHT
- PAWPRINTS TO FREEDOM LIMITED
- PROTECTED PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE
- BARKING MAD DOG RESCUE
- PROVIDING ANIMAL WELFARE SUPPORT (PAWS)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELPING DOG PAWS | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LITTLE PAWS RESCUE | £197k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PAWZ FOR THOUGHT | £276k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PAWPRINTS TO FREEDOM LIMITED | £1.2m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| PROTECTED PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE | £416k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BARKING MAD DOG RESCUE | £204k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |