West Yorkshire Dog Rescue
Analysis
West Yorkshire Dog Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Yorkshire. It was registered in October 2009, 17 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 06978213). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, West Yorkshire Dog Rescue reported income of £223k and spending of £171k, leaving 23% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £160k to £223k (+40%), an average of +8.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, West Yorkshire Dog Rescue sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cheadle and District Animal Welfare Society (£223k), Auras Dogs UK (£224k) and Border Terrier Welfare (£223k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Rescue unwanted dogs, accomodate in secure and loving foster homes, seek new homes for the dogs to owners that are checked for suitability, enable adoption which is covered by an Adoption Contract including animal welfare clauses plus a returns policy if the dog can no longer be kept by the new owners, provide post adoption advice and guidance to new owners, fundraising, website, advertising.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cheadle and District Animal Welfare Society | Ashbourne | £223k |
| Auras Dogs UK | Gloucester | £224k |
| Border Terrier Welfare | Surrey | £223k |
| RSPCA Sunderland, Hartlepool & South Tyneside Branch | County Durham | £224k |