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Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter

The objects of the charity are for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention and, in particular, to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals

Founded
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 75%
Peer average: 94%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 87

Red flags

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

Where every £1 goes

£0.75
Program expenses£0.75 (£1.3 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter is a registered animal welfare nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2023. Its registration number is 1201840. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 87/100 for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £2M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.

Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.

Based on official tax filings, Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 94% for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £407K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £2M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter. 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.

Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 75% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The objects of the charity are for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention and, in particular, to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2023.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United Kingdom: Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of £2M is well above the peer average of £407K.

Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter 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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Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
75% to programs
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. NEWCASTLE DOG AND CAT SHELTER is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AN
Anthony Michael Hodson
Trustee

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anthony M•••••• H•••••
Trustee
AS
Ashleigh L••••• W•••••
Trustee
CL
Claire G•••••••
Trustee
HE
Helen C•••••
Trustee
PR
Professor C•••••• R•••••• K•••
Trustee
ST
Steven R•••••••
Trustee
TH
Thomas W•••••• M•••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Positive

Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter launches £130 for 130 Years campaign - Hexham Courant

www.hexham-courant.co.uk · · Positive

Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter launches '12 strays of Christmas' appeal - MSN

www.msn.com · · Positive

Carney Consulting continues vital support for Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter - Consultancy.uk

www.consultancy.uk · · Neutral

Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter launches ‘12 Strays of Christmas’ campaign to share stories of hope and raise vital funds - Northumberland Gazette

www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk · · Positive

Pop idol Will Young drops into Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter with lorry load of donated meals - Northumberland Gazette

www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk · · Positive

Watch how you can adopt a pet from Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter - NewcastleWorld

www.newcastleworld.com · · Neutral

I want to take them all home! 20 unwanted and abandoned dogs up for adoption at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter - newcastleworld.com

www.newcastleworld.com · · Neutral

'We want them to find their happy ever after': Inside Newcastle dog & cat shelter - Hartlepool Mail

www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk · · Neutral

Insane Competitions teams up with The Geordie Expert to support Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter - Hartlepool Mail

www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk · · Neutral

Insane Competitions teams up with The Geordie Expert to support Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter - Hartlepool Mail

www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk · · Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter launches £130 for 130 Years campaign - Hexham Courant
Apr 2026
www.hexham-courant.co.uk
Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter launches '12 strays of Christmas' appeal - MSN
Mar 2026
www.msn.com
Carney Consulting continues vital support for Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter - Consultancy.uk
Mar 2026
www.consultancy.uk
Form filed
£2.4M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter launches ‘12 Strays of Christmas’ campaign to share stories of hope and raise vital funds -
Dec 2025
www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk
Pop idol Will Young drops into Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter with lorry load of donated meals - Northumberland Gazette
Sep 2025
www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk
Watch how you can adopt a pet from Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter - NewcastleWorld
Aug 2025
www.newcastleworld.com
I want to take them all home! 20 unwanted and abandoned dogs up for adoption at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter - newcastlew
Jul 2025
www.newcastleworld.com
'We want them to find their happy ever after': Inside Newcastle dog & cat shelter - Hartlepool Mail
Jun 2025
www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk
Insane Competitions teams up with The Geordie Expert to support Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter - Hartlepool Mail
Jun 2025
www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk
Insane Competitions teams up with The Geordie Expert to support Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter - Hartlepool Mail
Jun 2025
www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk
Form filed
FY2024
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter This page 74 £2.4 million 75%
Relationships Coventry & Warwickshire 87 £1.1 million 100%
The Redress Trust Limited 87 £2.4 million 95%
Age Uk Cambridgeshire and Peterborough 87 £2.0 million 100%
Carla Lane Animals In Need 87 £1.2 million 98%
The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women'S Aid) 87 £3.6 million 100%
Soi Dog Uk Cio 87 £2.3 million 81%
The Humane League Uk 87 £1.7 million 90%
Heathrow School of Gymnastics & Dance Ltd 87 £1.6 million 92%

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 - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 22, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

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
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

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 Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter

What is Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter?
Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter is a animal welfare nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The objects of the charity are for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention and, in particular, to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals
When was Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter founded?
Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter was founded in 2023.
Where is Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
Is Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter trustworthy?
Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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.
What is Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter's registration number?
Registration: 1201840 (United Kingdom).
What is Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter's website?
https://www.dogandcatshelter.com
Are donations to Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter 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.