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Dogs Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
41/100 · methodology

About Dogs Trust

'It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of animal welfare' The Charity's objects (the objects) are (and for the avoidance of doubt whether within the United Kingdom or elsewhere throughout the World) to protect dogs and other animals in the Directors' discretion from maltreatment, cruelty and suffering.

Founded
Headquarters
London, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 41
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Dogs Trust has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including OSCR.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 1,967 animal welfare charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 41 is below most of the 2,317 animal welfare charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 91% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dogs Trust is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in London, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2024. Its registration number is SC053144. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £143M in annual revenue.

Dogs Trust's official registration number is SC053144, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Dogs Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 41 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Dogs Trust is located in London, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2024 and has been active for 2 years.

Based on official tax filings, Dogs Trust has £143M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £623K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Dogs Trust is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £143M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Dogs Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

'It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of animal welfare' The Charity's objects (the objects) are (and for the avoidance of doubt whether within the United Kingdom or elsewhere throughout the World) to protect dogs and other animals in the Directors' discretion from maltreatment, cruelty and suffering. Dogs Trust is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2024.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £143M is well above the peer average of £623K.

Dogs Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC053144.

You can verify Dogs Trust in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

You can donate to Dogs Trust directly through its donation page (https://www.dogstrustworldwide.com/support-us/ways-to-give). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Dogs Trust are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Dogs Trust is based in London in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Dogs Trust was first registered in 2024, making it approximately 2 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£100M-£1B
Source: oscr (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from oscr (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1,943
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Gentle giant Timmy finds his forever home after three years at Dogs Trust Glasgow - Glasgow Live
Jul 2026
www.glasgowlive.co.uk
Dogs Trust: Border Collie Tess and Rolo the Shih Tzu X Collie both need rehoming in Northern Ireland - Farming Life
Jul 2026
www.farminglife.com
'Gentle giant' who spent nearly three years in Dogs Trust care finds forever home - Glasgow Times
Jul 2026
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk
'Love alone isn’t enough': Dogs Trust census reveals the pressures of keeping dogs in Ireland - Irish Examiner
Jul 2026
www.irishexaminer.com
Meet the 22 Dogs Trust Leeds rescue dogs searching for their forever homes this month - Yorkshire Evening Post
Jul 2026
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
Dogs Trust: Take a look at the 10 adorable pups seeking homes in Sussex - SussexWorld
Jul 2026
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
Five jobs available near Kenilworth right now: Dogs Trust, Stoneleigh Abbey and TGJones - Kenilworth Nub News
Jun 2026
kenilworth.nub.news
5 adorable dogs at Dogs Trust Evesham who would love to find their forever homes - The Worcester News
Jun 2026
www.worcesternews.co.uk
Dogs Trust invites owners to take part in national survey - Salisbury Journal
Jun 2026
www.salisburyjournal.co.uk
Dogs Trust: Shih Tzu crossbreeds Pippa and Coco need rehoming in Northern Ireland - Farming Life
Jun 2026
www.farminglife.com
Form filed
£143.1M revenue
FY2024
OSCR

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
Animal Welfare this charity 2,316
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2024
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Dogs Trust

What is Dogs Trust?
Dogs Trust is a animal welfare charitable company based in London, United Kingdom. 'It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself' 'the advancement of animal welfare' The Charity's objects (the objects) are (and for the avoidance of doubt whether within the United Kingdom or elsewhere throughout the World) to protect dogs and other animals in the Directors' discretion from maltreatment, cruelty and suffering.
When was Dogs Trust founded?
Dogs Trust was founded in 2024.
Where is Dogs Trust located?
Headquartered in London, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Dogs Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100M-£1B.
Is Dogs Trust trustworthy?
Dogs Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Dogs Trust's registration number?
Registration: SC053144 (United Kingdom).
What is Dogs Trust's website?
https://www.dogstrustworldwide.com
Are donations to Dogs Trust tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.