THE BIRMINGHAM DOGS HOME
To take in and care for stray and unwanted dogs from the West Midlands area and find new homes where possible.Provide education to schools and other community groups in responsible dog ownership.Fundraising to ensure the on-going provision of service.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £458,494 for the year ended 31 December 2024, following a surplus in the previous year. Despite the deficit, the trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employers pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: £110,000 - £120,000” — page 23
“A target of 18 months operational running costs which would be £5.04 million, held in free reserves” — page 8
“In the year income, David & Rosie Veterinary Services were paid £27,185 for R Godfrey's work who is a trustees wife.” — page 27
“There was also a £570 invoiced to Corstorphine & Wright. M J Lampard is a trustee of Birmingham dogs home but acts as a director for the company.” — page 27
“In the year income, David & Rosie Veterinary Services were paid £27,185 for R Godfrey's work who is a trustees wife.” — page 27
“There was also a £570 invoiced to Corstorphine & Wright. M J Lampard is a trustee of Birmingham dogs home but acts as a director for the company.” — page 27
“The wholly owned trading subsidiary Birmingham Dogs Home (Trading) Limited is incorporated in the United Kingdom” — page 21
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (FY2023) → 0 (FY2024).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Andrew Michael Whelan
- Claire Powell
- Janice Patricia Larraway
- Loretta Chivonne Fraser
- MRS C H TAYLOR
- Michael Lampard
- Nurun Nessa Ahmed
- PETER BARNETT
- Richard John Venner
- Wolfie Premsyl Robert Papirnik
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £3.7m | £4.4m |
| 31/12/2024 | £3.4m | £4.2m |
| 31/12/2023 | £5.7m | £3.6m |
| 31/12/2022 | £3.1m | £3.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.1m | £2.7m |
Common questions
Is THE BIRMINGHAM DOGS HOME financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £458,494 for the year ended 31 December 2024, following a surplus in the previous year. Despite the deficit, the trustees report that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Prime Chartered Accountants.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE BIRMINGHAM DOGS HOME earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £110,000 - £120,000 band.
Who funds THE BIRMINGHAM DOGS HOME?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BIRMINGHAM DOGS HOME as a grant recipient include BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED, THE RATCLIFF FOUNDATION, THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION, MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £10k | towards the cost of constructing a new isolation room |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE RATCLIFF FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k | |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | One-off grant |
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | FY2022 | £1k | Animal Welfare/Conservation |
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | FY2024 | £1k | Animal Welfare/Conservation |
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | FY2023 | £1k | Animal Welfare/Conservation |
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | FY2025 | £1k | Animal Welfare/Conservation |
| SSP FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £500 | |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2024 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | 3 | £11k |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 2 | £400k |
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 2 | £122k |
| THE GERRICK ROSE ANIMAL TRUST | 2 | £121k |
| RJ AND AH DANIELS CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £48k |
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £40k |
| WILLIAM ADLINGTON CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £34k |
| THE GRIMMITT TRUST | 2 | £4k |
Charities like this
- ALMOST HOME DOG RESCUE
- BATTERSEA DOGS' AND CATS' HOME
- MANCHESTER AND DISTRICT HOME FOR LOST DOGS LIMITED
- HOME-START BIRMINGHAM CONSORTIUM
- BIRMINGHAM CITY MISSION
- THE MAYHEW HOME
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BIRMINGHAM DOGS HOME | £3.7m | £110,000 - £120,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALMOST HOME DOG RESCUE | £172k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BATTERSEA DOGS' AND CATS' HOME | £70.3m | — | — | unclear | 46.4% | no doubt |
| MANCHESTER AND DISTRICT HOME FOR LOST DOGS LIMITED | £1.8m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOME-START BIRMINGHAM CONSORTIUM | £508k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BIRMINGHAM CITY MISSION | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |