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Durham Donkey Rescue

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Durham Donkey Rescue

Durham Donkey Rescue is a disaster relief organization in United Kingdom. Founded in 2023. Annual revenue: $138K.

Founded
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 83

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Durham 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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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.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024.
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Taxes

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.

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Leadership

CL
Claire McKay
Trustee

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

CL
Claire M••••
Trustee
DR
Dr J••• P••• D•••••
Trustee
IA
Ian E•••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Joan Galloway Obituary (2025) - Shields Gazette - Legacy obituary
Dec 2025
www.legacy.com
Click here to view the tribute page for June CATCHPOLE - Funeral Notices
Dec 2025
funeral-notices.co.uk
Rescue centre seeks urgent help as two much-loved donkeys need emergency treatment - The Northern Echo
Nov 2025
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
An 80-year-old rower and matchstick model in Wearside news - BBC
Dec 2024
www.bbc.co.uk
An 80-year-old rower and matchstick model in Wearside news - BBC
Dec 2024
www.bbc.com
Durham donkey rescue struggling to rehome animals - BBC
Dec 2024
www.bbc.co.uk
Durham donkey rescue struggling to rehome animals - BBC
Dec 2024
www.bbc.com
A Haven of Hope: Durham Donkey Rescue’s Mission for Peace and Healing - Consett Magazine
Mar 2024
consettmagazine.com
‘Consett in Focus’ Nurturing the Land: A Dairy Farmer’s Tale - Consett Magazine
Mar 2024
consettmagazine.com
Meet the rescue donkeys in Durham as charity sees sharp increase in admissions amid cost of living crisis - Chronicle Li
May 2023
www.chroniclelive.co.uk

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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Durham Donkey Rescue This page 72 £137,574 -
Carlee Ltd 87 £784,772 99%
Hatzola Northwest Trust 84 £963,130 98%
Akhuwat (uk) Trust 83 £600,024 47%
Happy Staffie Rescue 82 £389,707 -
Uganda Childbirth Injury Fund 82 £114,603 -
Humber Rescue 82 £284,301 -
Happycats Rescue 82 £152,378 -
Greyhound Rescue Wales 82 £750,503 43%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 4, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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.