PAWPRINTS TO FREEDOM LIMITED
Stray dog rescue
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £116,492 for the year, with unrestricted funds increasing to £60,486. However, the trustees acknowledge that current reserves are below their stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The auditor confirmed the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Currently the level of reserves held are below this level as highlighted in our previous report. The trustees acknowledge that they have not reached this target” — page 10
“During the year, donations totalling £897 (2024: £nil) were received from the charity’s trustees. These donations were made on an arm’s length basis, with no conditions attached.” — page 29
“In addition, the charity received a donation of £1,200 (2024: £nil) from an organisation in which one of the charity’s trustees holds a directorship. The trustees confirm that the transaction was conducted on an arm’s length basis and that no trustee received any personal benefit from this arrangement.” — page 29
“During the year, donations totalling £897 (2024: £nil) were received from the charity’s trustees. These donations were made on an arm’s length basis, with no conditions attached.” — page 29
“In addition, the charity received a donation of £1,200 (2024: £nil) from an organisation in which one of the charity’s trustees holds a directorship. The trustees confirm that the transaction was conducted on an arm’s length basis and that no trustee received any personal benefit from this arrangement.” — page 29
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/05/2025)
Trustees
- Rebecca Smythchair
- Aisling Trewin
- Charlotte Joanne Perrin
- Hayley Mountjoy-Hicks
- Laura Abigail Day
- Tina Louise Szklarek
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 31/05/2024 | £611k | £619k |
| 31/05/2023 | £604k | £575k |
| 31/05/2022 | £532k | £497k |
Common questions
Is PAWPRINTS TO FREEDOM LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £116,492 for the year, with unrestricted funds increasing to £60,486. However, the trustees acknowledge that current reserves are below their stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The auditor confirmed the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Thomson Cooper.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 1 | £78k |
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £16k |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- PAWZ FOR THOUGHT
- Pro Dogs Direct
- NEWCASTLE DOG AND CAT SHELTER
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BURY OLDHAM AND DISTRICT BRANCH
- WEST WALES POUNDIES DOG RESCUE
- RUSHTON DOG RESCUE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAWPRINTS TO FREEDOM LIMITED | £1.2m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| PAWZ FOR THOUGHT | £276k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Pro Dogs Direct | £162k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEWCASTLE DOG AND CAT SHELTER | £2.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BURY OLDHAM AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £1.0m | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| WEST WALES POUNDIES DOG RESCUE | £285k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |