The Dexter Cattle Society
Analysis
The Dexter Cattle Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Carlisle. It was registered in October 1990, 36 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00063906). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Dexter Cattle Society reported income of £90k and spending of £96k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £93k to £90k (-3.3%), an average of -0.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 15%. Over the whole period it spent 106% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, The Dexter Cattle Society sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Here4horses (£90k), Second Chance Akita Rescue UK (£90k) and Baltos Dog Rescue (£89k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of the public at large by registering, monitoring and exhibiting Dexter Cattle and investigating the encouraging the efficient breeding of Dexter Cattle with a view to improving and increasing the numbers of the Breed.Attracting, supporting and retaining members to enable us to fulfil our objects. Conserving the breed through consistant application of support.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Here4horses | Crook | £90k |
| Second Chance Akita Rescue UK | Halesowen | £90k |
| Baltos Dog Rescue | 152 - 160 City Road | £89k |
| The Frank Parkinson Agricultural Trust | Thornhill | £90k |