DOGS TRUST LEGACY
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?
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BNA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | FY2023 | £50k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CHARTER 600 CHARITY | 1 | £30k |
| THE DEREK WILTON DOGS TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| WATES FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £19k |
| The Brindle Foundation | 1 | £11k |
| THE GRAHAM KIRKHAM FOUNDATION | 1 | £11k |
| THE HARAMEAD TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| THE GEOFF & FIONA SQUIRE FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |