The Freedom of Spirit Trust for Border Collies
Analysis
The Freedom of Spirit Trust for Border Collies is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bingley. It was registered in November 2007, 19 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, accommodation/housing and animals, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06294336). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The Freedom of Spirit Trust for Border Collies reported income of £161k and spending of £127k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income fell from £774k to £161k (-79%), an average of -32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income dropped by 80%. Over the whole period it spent 48% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, The Freedom of Spirit Trust for Border Collies sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 78th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ross Charity Trustees Almshouses Branch (£160k), The Twyford Trust (£161k) and The Honywood and Douglas Charity (£160k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Charity promots humane behaviour towards Border Collie dogs, by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security of Border Collies which are in need of care and attention by reasons of sickness, maltraeatment, poor circumstances, or ill use and to educate the public in matters pertaining to Border Collie welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among Border
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ross Charity Trustees Almshouses Branch | Ross-On-Wye | £160k |
| The Twyford Trust | Tiverton | £161k |
| The Honywood and Douglas Charity | Maidstone | £160k |
| The Beacon Lodge Charitable Trust | London | £161k |