Barking Mad Dog Rescue
Analysis
Barking Mad Dog Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancashire. It was registered in March 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Barking Mad Dog Rescue reported income of £204k and spending of £205k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income fell from £281k to £204k (-28%), an average of -7.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income dropped by 22%. 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, Barking Mad Dog Rescue sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association (£204k), The Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary (£204k) and The Jersey Cattle Society of the United Kingdom (£204k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Supporting our shelter for abandoned and persecuted dogs in Romania by raising funds for food, care, housing and veterinary expenses. Managing a team in Romania to ensure the dogs are well cared for. Providing emergency rescue response when needed. Facilitating adoptions for suitable dogs to in loving homes in the UK. Working with local authorities in Romania to provide humane solutions.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association | Dorset | £204k |
| The Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary | Devon | £204k |
| The Jersey Cattle Society of the United Kingdom | Carlisle | £204k |
| Laboratory Animals Limited | Oxford | £205k |