DOGS TRUST LEGACY
Dogs Trust operates a network of rehoming centres across the UK; each provides dog accomodation, puppy houses, isolation blocks and treatment rooms.Dogs Trust provides financial assistance to allow owners in genuine need to have their dogs neutered through participating veterinary practices.Dogs Trust provides dog training and educational material on responsible dog ownership.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that net assets reduced significantly to £0.3 million due to the transfer of the majority of assets and liabilities to the parent entity, Dogs Trust. The charity's reserves of £0.3 million fall below its stated policy target of £1.17 million, although the parent entity has expressed willingness to provide support if required. The financial statements were prepared on a basis other than going concern because the charity expects to transfer its remaining activities within 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity’s total cash at 31 December 2024 was £0.3m which falls below the reserves policy minimum” — page 9
“During the year a grant of £1,111,000 (2023: £2,844,000) was granted to Dogs Trust Ireland CLG in support of its work. £nil (2023: £14,000) was owed to the Charity from Dogs Trust Ireland CLG at the year end.” — page 22
“Grants totalling £4,490,000 (2023: £2,934,000) were paid to Worldwide Veterinary Service in 2024 in support of its work. Of this amount, £nil was oustanding at the year end (2023: £nil).” — page 22
“During the year a grant of £1,111,000 (2023: £2,844,000) was granted to Dogs Trust Ireland CLG in support of its work. £nil (2023: £14,000) was owed to the Charity from Dogs Trust Ireland CLG at the year end.” — page 22
“Grants totalling £4,490,000 (2023: £2,934,000) were paid to Worldwide Veterinary Service in 2024 in support of its work. Of this amount, £nil was oustanding at the year end (2023: £nil).” — page 22
“During the year a grant of £1,111,000 (2023: £2,844,000) was granted to Dogs Trust Ireland CLG in support of its work. £nil (2023: £14,000) was owed to the Charity from Dogs Trust Ireland CLG at the year end.” — page 22
“Grants totalling £4,490,000 (2023: £2,934,000) were paid to Worldwide Veterinary Service in 2024 in support of its work. Of this amount, £nil was oustanding at the year end (2023: £nil).” — page 22
“During the year a grant of £1,111,000 (2023: £2,844,000) was granted to Dogs Trust Ireland CLG in support of its work. £nil (2023: £14,000) was owed to the Charity from Dogs Trust Ireland CLG at the year end.” — page 22
“Grants totalling £4,490,000 (2023: £2,934,000) were paid to Worldwide Veterinary Service in 2024 in support of its work. Of this amount, £nil was oustanding at the year end (2023: £nil).” — page 22
“During the year a grant of £1,111,000 (2023: £2,844,000) was granted to Dogs Trust Ireland CLG in support of its work. £nil (2023: £14,000) was owed to the Charity from Dogs Trust Ireland CLG at the year end.” — page 22
“Grants totalling £4,490,000 (2023: £2,934,000) were paid to Worldwide Veterinary Service in 2024 in support of its work. Of this amount, £nil was oustanding at the year end (2023: £nil).” — page 22
“The gambling licence and associated bank account remained in Dogs Trust Legacy, with the intention to move them to Dogs Trust Lotteries (company number: 14015851) in 2025 (the latter is a subsidiary trading company of Dogs Trust, currently dormant).” — page 10
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/11/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (06/03/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (20/04/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (02/03/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (09/09/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (22/07/2020)
Trustees
- DOGS TRUST TRUSTEE LTD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £67.3m | £271.8m |
| 31/12/2023 | £136.0m | £138.6m |
| 31/12/2022 | £124.6m | £117.5m |
| 31/12/2021 | £119.5m | £102.5m |
| 31/12/2020 | £11.5m | £97.4m |
Common questions
Is DOGS TRUST LEGACY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that net assets reduced significantly to £0.3 million due to the transfer of the majority of assets and liabilities to the parent entity, Dogs Trust. The charity's reserves of £0.3 million fall below its stated policy target of £1.17 million, although the parent entity has expressed willingness to provide support if required. The financial statements were prepared on a basis other than going concern because the charity expects to transfer its remaining activities within 12 months. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Who funds DOGS TRUST LEGACY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DOGS TRUST LEGACY as a grant recipient include BNA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | FY2023 | £50k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 2 | £53k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| The Brindle Foundation | 1 | £11k |
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- DOGS TRUST
- THE DEREK WILTON DOGS TRUST
- THE KENNEL CLUB EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- ALL DOGS MATTER
- NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK ANIMAL TRUST
- APPLEDOWN RESCUE AND REHOMING KENNELS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOGS TRUST LEGACY | £67.3m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| DOGS TRUST | £143.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DEREK WILTON DOGS TRUST | £196k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE KENNEL CLUB EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALL DOGS MATTER | £532k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK ANIMAL TRUST | £69k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |