Just for Dogs (East Midlands)
Analysis
Just for Dogs (East Midlands) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ashbourne. It was registered in October 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and animals, which this site groups under animals. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Just for Dogs (East Midlands) reported income of £116k and spending of £145k, spending 125% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £108k to £116k (+6.9%), an average of +1.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 28%. Over the whole period it spent 112% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Just for Dogs (East Midlands) sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 73rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Betty Phillips Charitable Trust (£116k), Goodheart Animal Sanctuaries (£116k) and Prickles Hedgehog Rescue (£115k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline. Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
A small, non profit making dog rescue & rehoming charity with a strict non destruct policy, totally reliant upon donations & fundraising by volunteers. All dogs in our care are vaccinated, wormed, neutered/spayed, provided with veterinary care whenever needed. Our sole purpose is to provide a safe & caring environment for all dogs in our care, until a loving and responsible home can be found.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Betty Phillips Charitable Trust | Gloucester | £116k |
| Goodheart Animal Sanctuaries | Kidderminster | £116k |
| Prickles Hedgehog Rescue | Somerset | £115k |
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Nottinghamshire West Branch | Nottingham | £116k |