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.

Objects

FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF ANIMALS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION AND, IN PARTICULAR, TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RESCUE HOMES OR OTHER FACILITIES FOR THE RECEPTION, CARE AND TREATMENT OF SUCH ANIMALS.TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS ANIMALS BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE CARE, PROTECTION, TREATMENT AND SECURITY FOR ANIMALS WHICH ARE IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY REASON OF SICKNESS, MALTREATMENT, POOR CIRCUMSTANCES OR ILL USAGE AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO ANIMAL WELFARE IN GENERAL AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY AND SUFFERING AMONG ANIMALS.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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

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

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

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

• Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
• Complaints handling
• Complaints policy and procedures
• Financial reserves policy and procedures
• Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
• Internal risk management policy and procedures
• Risk management
• Safeguarding policy and procedures
• Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
• Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
• Social media policy and procedures
• Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures

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

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

• Pets at Home — “Thank you for the continued support through the Charity Community Partners programme with Pets at Home in Gateshead and Jollyes in Blyth.” (source page)
• Jollyes — “Thank you for the continued support through the Charity Community Partners programme with Pets at Home in Gateshead and Jollyes in Blyth.” (source page)

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

Trustees · trustee networks

• PATRICIA ANNE HEARDchair
• Joanne Jennings
• Neil David Graham

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

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Common questions

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.