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BEARDIES IN NEED

Registered charity 1195993 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

To relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention, in particular but not exclusively dogs that are wholly or in part bearded collies. To provide care, protection, treatment and security for such animals, and to educate the public in matters relating to animal welfare and the prevention of cruelty and suffering.

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Latest income
£42k
Latest spending
£10k
Registered
2021
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £75,367, which the trustees confirm meets their policy target of maintaining three to six months of expenditure. The charity reported a net income increase to £31,828 and holds £44,079 in cash, with the independent examiner confirming no matters requiring attention were found during the examination.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three and six month’s expenditure (held: £75k)
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
28/02/2025£42k£10k
29/02/2024£20k£9k
28/02/2023£17k£16k

Common questions

Is BEARDIES IN NEED financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £75,367, which the trustees confirm meets their policy target of maintaining three to six months of expenditure. The charity reported a net income increase to £31,828 and holds £44,079 in cash, with the independent examiner confirming no matters requiring attention were found during the examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.