CAREDOGS
CareDogs tackles loneliness and social isolation one dog walk at a time via our befriending service which gets older people outdoors and benefitting from both human and dog companionship. We provide local volunteering opportunities for dog owners and also host community dog-walking events in partnership with neighbouring charities and organisations to get more people out walking and talking.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made an overall surplus of £36,846 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total reserves of £42,646. The charity is volunteer-led and relies significantly on dedicated operational volunteers to run its services. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts did not comply with applicable requirements.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- DELPHINE CHUIchair
- Alex Scotland
- Deborah Warren
- John Richard Newton
- Melanie Astbury
- Paloma Robinson
- Susan Patricia Anderson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £96k | £59k |
| 31/12/2024 | £22k | £27k |
| 31/12/2023 | £6k | £7k |
| 31/12/2022 | £12k | £2k |
| 31/12/2021 | £1k | £1k |
Common questions
Is CAREDOGS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made an overall surplus of £36,846 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total reserves of £42,646. The charity is volunteer-led and relies significantly on dedicated operational volunteers to run its services. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts did not comply with applicable requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/01/2025 | £213k | CareDogs Walk Talk & Paws Project |
| Crowdfunder | 12/09/2022 | £3k | Local Action Fund |