Forest Dog Rescue
Analysis
Forest Dog Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Worcs. It was registered in February 1986, 40 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. It says it provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Forest Dog Rescue reported income of £436k and spending of £421k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £344k to £436k (+27%), an average of +6.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 55%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Forest Dog Rescue sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Easterleigh Animal Sanctuary (£436k), Songbird Survival (£437k) and Rescue Me Animal Sanctuary (£430k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity raises funds to house and care for lost and unwanted dogs in the area. It holds a non-destruction policy and will look after every dog until a suitable, loving home is found.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Easterleigh Animal Sanctuary | Blackpool | £436k |
| Songbird Survival | Diss | £437k |
| Rescue Me Animal Sanctuary | Liverpool | £430k |
| Candy's Hound Rescue International | Colchester | £437k |