SAVE OUR SPANIELS
For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of Spaniels in particular but not exclusively, in need ofcare and attention and in particular to provide or assist in the provision of rescuing, rehabilitating andrehoming such Spaniels and to educate the public in matters pertaining to Spaniel welfare in general andthe prevention of cruelty and suffering among Spaniels.
Objects
TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS ANIMALS, PARTICULARLY SPANIEL DOGS, 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 PARTICULAR REGARDING SPANIEL DOGS, IN GENERAL AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY AND SUFFERING AMONG ANIMALS.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity reported a net income surplus of £2,783.78 for the period, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £49,713.33 as of 31 March 2026. The accounts were examined by an independent examiner who certified they were properly presented based on provided records. The trustees noted that rising veterinary costs and a lack of adopters impacted rescue figures, but the organization remains active in its objectives.
What the accounts disclose
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 4
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 8
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 28
Trustees
- Annette Joy Whitworth
- Carole A Hewett
- Claire Louise Kerry
- Jennifer Summers
- Kerry Reid
- LAURA HURT
- Lucy Johnson
- Susan Jane Egan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £171k | £169k |
| 31/03/2025 | £213k | £210k |
| 31/03/2024 | £214k | £232k |
| 31/03/2023 | £271k | £275k |
| 31/03/2022 | £248k | £226k |
Common questions
Is SAVE OUR SPANIELS financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity reported a net income surplus of £2,783.78 for the period, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £49,713.33 as of 31 March 2026. The accounts were examined by an independent examiner who certified they were properly presented based on provided records. The trustees noted that rising veterinary costs and a lack of adopters impacted rescue figures, but the organization remains active in its objectives. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SAVE OUR SPANIELS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SAVE OUR SPANIELS as a grant recipient include THE PAUL BASSHAM CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAUL BASSHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE PAUL BASSHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £4k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAVE OUR SPANIELS | £171k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SPANIEL RESCUE FOUNDATION | £33k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SPANIELS4LIFE CHARITY FUNDRAISING GROUP | £26k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SPANIEL AID CIO | £517k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHEFFIELD DOG RESCUE | £326k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SPINONE OVERSEAS FOR ADOPTION | £62k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |