Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund
Analysis
Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Colchester. It was registered in October 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. It says it makes grants to individuals.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund reported income of £24k and spending of £23k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £12k to £24k (+103%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2026, when income rose by 49%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund sits at the 33rd percentile: it is larger than about 33% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include British Veterinary Behaviour Association (£24k), The Friends of RSPCA Southridge Animal Centre (£24k) and Tiny Paws MCR (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund (ERPDF) operates in Essex and raises money from donations, promotional events and sale of merchandise. The Fund also runs Special Appeals. The Fund is part of and benefits from two lotteries. Monies raised are distributed to claimants for the vet and welfare care of Retired Police Dogs. ERPDF is a Member of the Association of Retired Police Dog Charities
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| British Veterinary Behaviour Association | Chester | £24k |
| The Friends of RSPCA Southridge Animal Centre | Hertfordshire | £24k |
| Tiny Paws MCR | Lancashire | £24k |
| Hedgehog Rescue Blackpool | Preston | £24k |