PAWS HELP
The charity rescues dogs in the UK and from parts of Eastern Europe and rehomes them in the UK, by working with local animal rescue shelters and agencies and through a thorough process of assessment and due diligence to ensure the best outcomes for the dogs we help.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF DOGS IN THE UK AND EASTERN EUROPE WHO ARE IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY REASON OF SICKNESS, MALTREATMENT, POOR CIRCUMSTANCES OR ILL USAGE BY:A. RESCUING, REHABILITATING AND REHOMING THEM WITHIN THE UK; ANDB. EDUCATING THE PUBLIC IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO ANIMAL WELFARE IN GENERAL AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY AND SUFFERING AMONG ANIMALS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £16,299.84 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £213,226.50 primarily from adoption donations. The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, and unrestricted funds stood at £16,299.84 at year-end.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the charity’s policy that accumulated reserves are applied to the rescue and care of dogs and for their benefit.” — page 6
“During the year, the charity incurred certain expenses on behalf of Paw Help Limited, a company in which the Chair of trustees of the charity is a director. At the year end, an amount of £37.65 was due from Paw Help Limited in respect of these expenses.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 3
- Has a trading subsidiary
Trustees
- Elina Oliferukchair
- Natalie Stewart
- Viatcheslav Gornev
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £213k | £197k |
Common questions
Is PAWS HELP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £16,299.84 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £213,226.50 primarily from adoption donations. The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, and unrestricted funds stood at £16,299.84 at year-end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | 1 | £69k |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 1 | £50k |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £500 |
| SSP FOUNDATION | 1 | £500 |
| THE KENNEL CLUB CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £190 |
Charities like this
- PROVIDING ANIMAL WELFARE SUPPORT (PAWS)
- PAWS FOR KIDS
- HAMPSHIRE PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE
- HELPING DOG PAWS
- FOUR PAWS CAT RESCUE
- PAWS AND CLAWS ANIMAL RESCUE SERVICE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAWS HELP | £213k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PROVIDING ANIMAL WELFARE SUPPORT (PAWS) | £191k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PAWS FOR KIDS | £890k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| HAMPSHIRE PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE | £44k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HELPING DOG PAWS | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOUR PAWS CAT RESCUE | £30k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |