ALEXA'S CANINE TRUST
For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of dogs in need of care and attention and to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception , care, and treatment of such animals.For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention, through the provision of grants and services for the reception, care and treatment of such
Objects
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF DOGS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION AND TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RESCUE HOMES OR OTHER FACILITIES FOR THE RECEPTION , CARE, AND TREATMENT OF SUCH ANIMALS.FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF ANIMALS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF GRANTS AND SERVICES FOR THE RECEPTION, CARE AND TREATMENT OF SUCH ANIMALS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the period with a bank balance of £27,964, noting that income had dropped slightly but the balance remained healthy. The trustees report that the charity does not have a formal reserves policy but monitors funds to cover six months of operating costs. The primary financial risks identified are the downturn in the economy affecting donations and challenges in recruiting volunteers.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- ALISON TOOLE
- Alexa Nesbit MBE
- CAROLE LYN GREEN
- Iris Butler
- MARY BRIDIE ROSE BENNETT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £60k | £67k |
| 31/12/2024 | £83k | £76k |
| 31/12/2023 | £65k | £54k |
| 31/12/2022 | £47k | £28k |
Common questions
Is ALEXA'S CANINE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the period with a bank balance of £27,964, noting that income had dropped slightly but the balance remained healthy. The trustees report that the charity does not have a formal reserves policy but monitors funds to cover six months of operating costs. The primary financial risks identified are the downturn in the economy affecting donations and challenges in recruiting volunteers. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ALEXA'S CANINE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ALEXA'S CANINE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £250 | Animal Welfare |