HAPPY DOGGO
Happy Doggo is on a mission to fix the global street dog problem through sterilisation, feeding, and medication.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF STRAY DOGS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION PARTICULARLY IN THAILAND FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, INCLUDING BY PROVIDING ASSESSMENT AND MEDICAL CARE TO ANIMALS IN NEED OF SUCH ATTENTION AND THE PROVISION OF MOBILE STERILISATION, VACCINATION AND TREATMENT CLINICS, TO REDUCE THE STRAY ANIMAL POPULATION AND PREVENT THE SPREAD OF RABIES AND OTHER CONTAGIOUS DISEASES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £154,488 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £2,836,484 and total expenditure of £2,677,362. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £959,382, which the charity considers sufficient to meet its obligations and maintain its stated reserves policy target of three to six months of expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received taxable emoluments in the band £60,000- £69,999 during the year” — page 28
“One employee received taxable emoluments in the band £60,000- £69,999 during the year” — page 28
“Grant payments of £433,882 made to Happy Doggo Company Ltd in 2025 (2024: £89,247).”
“During the year, the subsidiary repaid amounts due to the Charity, including the prior year Gift Aid donation of £53,372. The Charity charged the subsidiary a licence fee of £1,650 in respect of the use of its intellectual property.”
“Grant payments of £433,882 made to Happy Doggo Company Ltd in 2025 (2024: £89,247).”
“During the year, the subsidiary repaid amounts due to the Charity, including the prior year Gift Aid donation of £53,372. The Charity charged the subsidiary a licence fee of £1,650 in respect of the use of its intellectual property.”
“Grant payments of £433,882 made to Happy Doggo Company Ltd in 2025 (2024: £89,247).”
“During the year, the subsidiary repaid amounts due to the Charity, including the prior year Gift Aid donation of £53,372. The Charity charged the subsidiary a licence fee of £1,650 in respect of the use of its intellectual property.”
“The charity is the sole member of a trading subsidiary, Happy Doggo Trading Ltd, which undertakes commercial activities in support of the charity's objectives” — page 9
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2024) to "within" (FY2025).
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Corporate structure
- Trading subsidiary: HAPPY DOGGO TRADING LTD Companies House 15027127 · Financial health read from its filings
- Abridged accounts filed, implying potential intra-group relationships or small company status, but no specific intra-group transaction amounts are disclosed in the provided text.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Anna Sedgleychair
- Christopher Graeme Reynolds
- Lindsay Angus
- Stefan Bender
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £2.8m | £2.7m |
| 31/12/2024 | £2.7m | £1.9m |
Common questions
Is HAPPY DOGGO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £154,488 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £2,836,484 and total expenditure of £2,677,362. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £959,382, which the charity considers sufficient to meet its obligations and maintain its stated reserves policy target of three to six months of expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of HAPPY DOGGO earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,000 - £69,999 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 2 | £22k |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 1 | £40k |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- HIGH HOPES DOG RESCUE
- ALL DOGS MATTER
- DOGSTAR FOUNDATION
- SOI DOG UK CIO
- JUST FOR DOGS (EAST MIDLANDS)
- ALMOST HOME DOG RESCUE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAPPY DOGGO | £2.8m | £60,000 - £69,999 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| HIGH HOPES DOG RESCUE | £145k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALL DOGS MATTER | £532k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DOGSTAR FOUNDATION | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SOI DOG UK CIO | £2.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JUST FOR DOGS (EAST MIDLANDS) | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |