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Durham Donkey Rescue is a disaster relief organization in United Kingdom. Founded in 2023. Annual revenue: $138K.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDurham Donkey Rescue is a registered disaster relief nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2023. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 83/100 for disaster relief charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £138K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Durham Donkey Rescue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United Kingdom is 83/100.
Durham Donkey Rescue is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.
Based on official tax filings, Durham Donkey Rescue has £138K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £369K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Durham Donkey Rescue is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has £138K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Durham Donkey Rescue. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Durham Donkey Rescue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. Visit the Durham Donkey Rescue profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Durham Donkey Rescue is a disaster relief organization in United Kingdom. Founded in 2023. Annual revenue: $138K. Durham Donkey Rescue is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2023.
Among disaster relief charities registered in United Kingdom: Durham Donkey Rescue's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is below the peer average of 83/100. Its annual revenue of £138K is below the peer average of £369K.
Durham Donkey Rescue is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
2 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. DURHAM DONKEY RESCUE is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
DURHAM DONKEY RESCUE is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
DURHAM DONKEY RESCUE is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
Officers & trustees (3)
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Latest news
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NeutralJoan Galloway Obituary (2025) - Shields Gazette - Legacy obituary
Click here to view the tribute page for June CATCHPOLE - Funeral Notices
Rescue centre seeks urgent help as two much-loved donkeys need emergency treatment - The Northern Echo
An 80-year-old rower and matchstick model in Wearside news - BBC
An 80-year-old rower and matchstick model in Wearside news - BBC
Durham donkey rescue struggling to rehome animals - BBC
Durham donkey rescue struggling to rehome animals - BBC
A Haven of Hope: Durham Donkey Rescue’s Mission for Peace and Healing - Consett Magazine
‘Consett in Focus’ Nurturing the Land: A Dairy Farmer’s Tale - Consett Magazine
Meet the rescue donkeys in Durham as charity sees sharp increase in admissions amid cost of living crisis - Chronicle Live
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- Registration and legal identity
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Methodology
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Quick facts about Durham Donkey Rescue
- What is Durham Donkey Rescue?
- Durham Donkey Rescue is a disaster relief nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Durham Donkey Rescue is a disaster relief organization in United Kingdom. Founded in 2023. Annual revenue: $138K.
- When was Durham Donkey Rescue founded?
- Durham Donkey Rescue was founded in 2023.
- Where is Durham Donkey Rescue located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Durham Donkey Rescue's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
- Is Durham Donkey Rescue trustworthy?
- Durham Donkey Rescue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong 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.
- Are donations to Durham Donkey Rescue 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.