BRIGHTER DAYS RESCUE
Rehoming dogs who have been abandoned or abused from both the UK and abroad and rehoming them with new families/people on a permanent basis. We look after them at our kennel facility and then actively seek new owners for their forever homes. We act purely for non profit and all fund raising etc is used to run the kennels and pay for the transport of the dogs, vet bills, food, and general welfare.
Objects
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF DOGS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY PERMANENTLY REHOMING AND PROVIDING REHABILITATION, CARE AND TREATMENT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £11,104 for the year ended 31 January 2025, resulting in unrestricted funds decreasing from £20,609 to £9,505. The trustees have assessed future cash flows and current resources, concluding that the charity can continue to operate on a going concern basis despite the deficit.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Funders the charity credits
- Rosecroft Canine Rehabilitation Centre
- James & Frankie
- Web Optic
- Porsche Wolverhampton
- Jollyes Cannock
- Wyreside Lakes Fishery & Campsite
- Metro Rod North Midlands
- Buxtons Ltd
- Initial Fire Systems & Electrical
- Canine Collection
- MMC Training Solutions
- Midlands Floor Screeding
- PIXELFREAKS
- Converge Technology Solutions
Trustees
- Edwin Briscoechair
- Lorraine Andrea McCaughtrie
- SALLY - ANN HUGHES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2025 | £152k | £132k |
Common questions
Is BRIGHTER DAYS RESCUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £11,104 for the year ended 31 January 2025, resulting in unrestricted funds decreasing from £20,609 to £9,505. The trustees have assessed future cash flows and current resources, concluding that the charity can continue to operate on a going concern basis despite the deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 3 | £67k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 2 | £81k |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 2 | £10k |
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 2 | £8k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 2 | £4k |
| The Keith Howard Foundation | 1 | £450k |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 1 | £65k |
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £16k |
Charities like this
- GOOD LIFE DOG RESCUE
- ALMOST HOME DOG RESCUE
- BRIGHTER DAYZ
- APPLEDOWN RESCUE AND REHOMING KENNELS
- DORIS BANHAM DOG RESCUE
- ANIMAL RESCUE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIGHTER DAYS RESCUE | £152k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOOD LIFE DOG RESCUE | £121k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ALMOST HOME DOG RESCUE | £172k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRIGHTER DAYZ | £469k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| APPLEDOWN RESCUE AND REHOMING KENNELS | £274k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DORIS BANHAM DOG RESCUE | £390k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |