BUDDY'S RESCUE BUDDIES
The main objective of the Charity is to relieve the suffering of animals 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. The activities covered by the Charity include offering shelter or sanctuary for animals, including medical treatment and actively seeking new homes for 'rescued' animals.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds held at the end of the year were £22,134, with £13,860 ringfenced for a designated fund for a Romanian shelter. The charity's reserves policy aims to hold funds sufficient to cover the costs of all rescued animals currently in care, including feed, kennelling, and veterinary treatment. The filing confirms that the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity aims to hold funds sufficient, at any one time, to fund all rescued animals currently in our care. This will include the costs of feed, kennelling and veterinary treatment required before the animals can be found a forever home.” — page 5
Trustees
- Lesley Bassettchair
- Carol Willis FCCA
- Dariel Lines
- Peter Bassett
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £121k | £129k |
| 31/12/2024 | £209k | £201k |
| 31/12/2023 | £134k | £113k |
Common questions
Is BUDDY'S RESCUE BUDDIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds held at the end of the year were £22,134, with £13,860 ringfenced for a designated fund for a Romanian shelter. The charity's reserves policy aims to hold funds sufficient to cover the costs of all rescued animals currently in care, including feed, kennelling, and veterinary treatment. The filing confirms that the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 2 | £128k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 2 | £29k |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 1 | £85k |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £9k |
| MICHAEL AND SHIRLEY HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | 1 | £500 |
| THE KENNEL CLUB CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £0 |
Charities like this
- ANIMAL RESCUE
- RE-HOMING ANIMAL TELEPHONE SERVICE
- RAVENS RESCUE UK
- NEWCASTLE DOG AND CAT SHELTER
- THE BELFORTE TRUST
- RAIN RESCUE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUDDY'S RESCUE BUDDIES | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ANIMAL RESCUE | £576k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RE-HOMING ANIMAL TELEPHONE SERVICE | £283k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RAVENS RESCUE UK | £112k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEWCASTLE DOG AND CAT SHELTER | £2.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BELFORTE TRUST | £329k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |