Dogs Trust
Analysis
Dogs Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 2016, 10 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 09365971). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Dogs Trust reported income of £172.3m and spending of £162.8m, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £4.3m to £172.3m (+3883%), an average of +151% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 1962%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Dogs Trust sits at the 100th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 100th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (£171.5m), Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (£195.0m) and Cats Protection (£105.6m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 88%, trading 5.0% and charitable activities 2.2%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £79.0m. Charitable activities took 61% of spending and raising funds 24%. Grants to other organisations totalled £8.7m. Reserves of £86.1m would cover about 5 months of spending at that rate. It employed 1,913 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 42%
- Legacies 46%
- Charitable activities 2.2%
- Trading 5.0%
- Investments 0.9%
- Other 3.7%
In the charity's own words
Dogs Trust operates a network of rehoming centres across the UK; each provides dog accommodation, puppy houses, isolation blocks and treatment rooms. Dogs Trust provides financial assistance to allow owners in genuine need to have their dogs neutered through participating veterinary practices. Dogs Trust provides dog training and educational material on responsible dog ownership.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | West Sussex | £171.5m |
| Royal Society for the Protection of Birds | Sandy | £195.0m |
| Cats Protection | Haywards Heath | £105.6m |
| The Zoological Society of London | London | £92.7m |