Dutch Spotted Sheep Society
Analysis
Dutch Spotted Sheep Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lanarkshire. It was registered in March 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, animals and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Dutch Spotted Sheep Society reported income of £172k and spending of £161k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £133k to £172k (+30%), an average of +6.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 73% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Dutch Spotted Sheep Society sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Almost Home Dog Rescue (£172k), A Better Life Dog Rescue Limited (£172k) and The Travers Cox Charitable Foundation (£172k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Education programmes, training courses, classes, lectures, seminars & publications about breeding, development & good husbandry of DSS. The advancement of heritage, culture and science through the promotion, encouragement and development of DSS as a breed and their role within the agricultural community in the UK, the ROI & elsewhere; The advancement of animal welfare in relation to DSS.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Almost Home Dog Rescue | Clwyd | £172k |
| A Better Life Dog Rescue Limited | Essex | £172k |
| The Travers Cox Charitable Foundation | Surrey | £172k |
| Oldham Cats | Manchester | £173k |