SETTER BRITTANY POINTER RESCUE
The main activities of the charity are to arrange adoptions in the UK for abandoned hunting dogs rescued in Spain. The charity also aims to undertake fundraising efforts to help support our activities.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF ABANDONED AND FORMER WORKING DOGS IN SPAIN, IN PARTICULAR SETTERS, BRITTANY AND POINTER BREEDS, IN NEED OF CARE ANDATTENTION 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 FY2024 accounts
The charity held unrestricted reserves of £45,171 at the end of the period, an increase of £7,674 from the previous year. The trustees describe this as a healthy balance to cover unexpected expenses, though they note no formal reserves policy target has been determined yet. The accounts state there is no uncertainty regarding the charity continuing as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The adoption fees remain around 75% of income and help us provide support to the dogs currently in the shelter and cover all their welfare and veterinary costs.”
“The level of reserves required is yet to be determined, but we aim to keep a minimum of £10,000 to cover any unforeseen costs which may arise.”
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Risk management
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Benjamin Mellarschair
- Kate Evans
- Stephanie Griffin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £125k | £117k |
| 31/12/2023 | £119k | £124k |
| 31/12/2022 | £136k | £129k |
| 31/12/2021 | £127k | £137k |
Common questions
Is SETTER BRITTANY POINTER RESCUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity held unrestricted reserves of £45,171 at the end of the period, an increase of £7,674 from the previous year. The trustees describe this as a healthy balance to cover unexpected expenses, though they note no formal reserves policy target has been determined yet. The accounts state there is no uncertainty regarding the charity continuing as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 2 | £74k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 2 | £2k |
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE ARTHUR CAMP FOUNDATION TRUST | 1 | £105k |
| THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £24k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £17k |
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £16k |
Charities like this
- ENGLISH SETTER RESCUE ASSOCIATION
- HECTOR'S GREYHOUND RESCUE
- THE BEAGLE WELFARE SCHEME
- MAKANTS GREYHOUND RESCUE NW
- RUSHTON DOG RESCUE
- THE PINE RIDGE DOG SANCTUARY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SETTER BRITTANY POINTER RESCUE | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ENGLISH SETTER RESCUE ASSOCIATION | £150k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HECTOR'S GREYHOUND RESCUE | £182k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BEAGLE WELFARE SCHEME | £355k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| MAKANTS GREYHOUND RESCUE NW | £124k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RUSHTON DOG RESCUE | £244k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |