Dogs Trust Legacy
Analysis
Dogs Trust Legacy is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and animals, which this site groups under animals. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Dogs Trust Legacy reported income of £2.2m and spending of £895k, leaving 59% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £119.5m to £2.2m (-98%), an average of -63% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income dropped by 97%. Over the whole period it spent 140% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Dogs Trust Legacy sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 96th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (£2.2m), Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Cotswolds, Gloucester & District Branch (£2.2m) and The Ferne Animal Sanctuary (£2.2m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from trading 89% and donations and legacies 11%. Charitable activities took 0.0% of spending and raising funds 100%. Reserves of £1.6m would cover about 21 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 11%
- Trading 89%
In the charity's own words
Dogs Trust operates a network of rehoming centres across the UK; each provides dog accomodation, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation | London | £2.2m |
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Cotswolds, Gloucester & District Branch | Gloucester | £2.2m |
| The Ferne Animal Sanctuary | Chard | £2.2m |
| Shrimp Welfare Project Ltd | London | £2.2m |