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DOGS FIRST

Registered charity 1198644 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We rescue, care for and rehome animals in need.We provide veterinary care for the animals that need it.We run a food bank to help those who are struggling to feed their animals.We offer education and support for good, responsible ownership.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Animals · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£81k
Latest spending
£54k
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £48,385 for the year ended 31 August 2025, increasing its general fund reserves to £105,585. However, the independent examiner noted deficiencies in accounting records and a lack of implemented financial controls, such as budgeting, which may impact future financial management.

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

What the accounts disclose

Governance: Deficiencies in accounting records and lack of key financial controls/budgets noted by examiner.
“I have noted that there are some deficiencies in the manner in which the accounting records have been maintained. I have also noted that the charity is still in the process of implementing some of the key financial controls required for effective running of the charity, including the setting of budgets to effectively control expenditure.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Dogs First Animal Rescue (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£81k£54k
31/08/2024£96k£52k
31/08/2023£62k£46k

Common questions

Is DOGS FIRST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £48,385 for the year ended 31 August 2025, increasing its general fund reserves to £105,585. However, the independent examiner noted deficiencies in accounting records and a lack of implemented financial controls, such as budgeting, which may impact future financial management. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.