German Shepherd Dog Rescue
Analysis
German Shepherd Dog Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hereford. It was registered in April 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06669864). It says it provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, German Shepherd Dog Rescue reported income of £495k and spending of £263k, leaving 47% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £175k to £495k (+183%), an average of +30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 143%. Over the whole period it spent 57% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, German Shepherd Dog Rescue sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Wavertree Education Trust Limited (£490k), Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Kent Isle of Thanet Branch (£506k) and Dorset Hedgehog Rescue (£488k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the humane treatment of animals, in particular German Shepherd Dogs and dogs of similar type, by:rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs in need of care and protection; preventing cruelty and suffering to such animals; providing or assisting in the provision of veterinary care, shelter and welfare support; (d) advancing public education
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Wavertree Education Trust Limited | Newmarket | £490k |
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Kent Isle of Thanet Branch | Birchington | £506k |
| Dorset Hedgehog Rescue | Dorset | £488k |
| Hackney City Farm Limited | London | £507k |