Labradors in Need
Analysis
Labradors in Need is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Blackwood. It was registered in May 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending May 2026, Labradors in Need reported income of £105k and spending of £108k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2022 to May 2026, income fell from £126k to £105k (-17%), an average of -4.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2024, when income dropped by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Labradors in Need sits at the 63rd percentile: it is larger than about 63% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Shorthorn Society of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (£104k), Keith's Rescue Dogs (£105k) and Swan Lifeline (£104k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Labradors In Need are a dedicated team, with a love for the breed, from different areas of England & Wales, working tirelessly to find the right home for Labradors that find themselves looking for a new family. This could be cases of neglect or just a change in circumstance and through no fault of their own. We are a foster based rescue and rely on the kindness of volunteers all over the country.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Shorthorn Society of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Carlisle | £104k |
| Keith's Rescue Dogs | Skegness | £105k |
| Swan Lifeline | Berkshire | £104k |
| Rabbit Welfare Fund | Kington | £105k |