Dogs for Health
Analysis
Dogs for Health is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Frome. It was registered in October 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Dogs for Health reported income of £32k and spending of £18k, leaving 44% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £3,916 to £32k (+725%), an average of +70% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2025, when income rose by 448%. Over the whole period it spent 52% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Dogs for Health sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Royal Yeomanry Regimental Association (£32k), Essex Indians (£32k) and Friends of Batticaloa Hospitals UK (£32k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The objects of the CIO are To support people who are in need regardless of their age, disability, health or social circumstances. Particularly but not exclusively by the provision of pets and their volunteer owners or carers visiting individuals homes or visiting public places such as hospitals, workplaces, care and nursing homes and schools. To share learning and resources.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Royal Yeomanry Regimental Association | East Grinstead | £32k |
| Essex Indians | Billericay | £32k |
| Friends of Batticaloa Hospitals UK | Chigwell | £32k |
| Karai Welfare Society (UK) | Middlesex | £32k |