Rags to Riches Romanian Dog Rescue
Analysis
Rags to Riches Romanian Dog Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in York. It was registered in February 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides other finance, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Rags to Riches Romanian Dog Rescue reported income of £16k and spending of £12k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income fell from £20k to £16k (-22%), an average of -6.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 47%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Rags to Riches Romanian Dog Rescue sits at the 26th percentile: it is larger than about 26% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Derbyshire Ornithological Society (£16k), The Joan Cleaver Charitable Trust (£16k) and The Brown Swiss Cattle Society (UK) (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Funding, treatment and protection of dogs in Romania, including veterinary treatment, microchipping, neutering, vaccinations and appropriate shelter.Safe transport to the UKSafe and experienced care in vetted foster homes Safe, pre-checked adoption homes in the UK Ongoing support for adopters and dogsSpay/neuter campaign funding in RomaniaEducation and awareness raising
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire Ornithological Society | Derby | £16k |
| The Joan Cleaver Charitable Trust | Tavistock | £16k |
| The Brown Swiss Cattle Society (UK) | North Yorkshire | £16k |
| Watermill Broad Nature Reserve | Thetford | £16k |