THE PINE RIDGE DOG SANCTUARY
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £11,460,418, driven by a net gain on investments of £576,906. The charity holds significant unrestricted reserves of £11,460,418, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover five years of future charitable activities and maintenance costs. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Mrs C E Cuff is authorised to receive £40,000 per annum in lieu of rent under Section 105 of the Charities Act 2011, in her capacity as the sole life tenant of the Bernard Cuff Will Trust, the trustees of which are the freeholders of Pine Ridge Farm. No amounts were outstanding at the year end.” — page 20
“Mr Wilfrid Edward Vernor-Miles is a partner at the firm of Hunters Solicitors. Professional fees (including VAT) paid to Hunters during the year were £70,033 (2023: £54,804). No amounts were outstanding at the year end.” — page 20
“Mrs C E Cuff is authorised to receive £40,000 per annum in lieu of rent under Section 105 of the Charities Act 2011, in her capacity as the sole life tenant of the Bernard Cuff Will Trust, the trustees of which are the freeholders of Pine Ridge Farm. No amounts were outstanding at the year end.” — page 20
“Mr Wilfrid Edward Vernor-Miles is a partner at the firm of Hunters Solicitors. Professional fees (including VAT) paid to Hunters during the year were £70,033 (2023: £54,804). No amounts were outstanding at the year end.” — page 20
“Mrs C E Cuff is authorised to receive £40,000 per annum in lieu of rent under Section 105 of the Charities Act 2011, in her capacity as the sole life tenant of the Bernard Cuff Will Trust, the trustees of which are the freeholders of Pine Ridge Farm. No amounts were outstanding at the year end.” — page 20
“Mr Wilfrid Edward Vernor-Miles is a partner at the firm of Hunters Solicitors. Professional fees (including VAT) paid to Hunters during the year were £70,033 (2023: £54,804). No amounts were outstanding at the year end.” — page 20
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- CONSTANCE ELISABETH CUFFchair
- JOHN CROSFIELD VERNOR-MILES
- SHANE WHITEHEAD
- Wilfrid Edward Vernor-Miles
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £578k | £579k |
| 31/12/2023 | £550k | £592k |
| 31/12/2022 | £844k | £482k |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.1m | £406k |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.0m | £412k |
Common questions
Is THE PINE RIDGE DOG SANCTUARY financially healthy?
The accounts state that total funds increased to £11,460,418, driven by a net gain on investments of £576,906. The charity holds significant unrestricted reserves of £11,460,418, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover five years of future charitable activities and maintenance costs. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Burgess Hodgson Audit Limited.
Who funds THE PINE RIDGE DOG SANCTUARY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PINE RIDGE DOG SANCTUARY as a grant recipient include RUTH SMART FOUNDATION.
Shared trustees with funders
- JOHN CROSFIELD VERNOR-MILES — trustee here and at RUTH SMART FOUNDATION
- Wilfrid Edward Vernor-Miles — trustee here and at RUTH SMART FOUNDATION
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RUTH SMART FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k |
| RUTH SMART FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM GEOFFREY HARVEY'S DISCRETIONARY SETTLEMENT NO 2 | 1 | £26k |
| BRITISH HEN WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £22k |
| THE ANNANDALE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £16k |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 1 | £15k |
| Ripple Effect International | 1 | £12k |
| The Brindle Foundation | 1 | £11k |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS DARLINGTON & DISTRICT BRANCH | 1 | £10k |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |