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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Spaniel Aid CIO

Rescue, rehabilitation and rehome of all spaniels and spaniel crosses

Founded
Headquarters
Towcester
Foundation type
CIO
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

Fundraising Regulator since 2026

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 71%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
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.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025)
£0.99
Program£0.99
Fundraising£0.01
99% to programs beats the peer average (71%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Spaniel Aid CIO has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 80% of the 1,011 disaster relief charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 1,155 disaster relief charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • 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

Spaniel Aid CIO is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Towcester, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2023. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £517K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Spaniel Aid CIO's registered charity number is 1203314. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

Spaniel Aid CIO has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Spaniel Aid CIO is located in Towcester, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.

Based on official tax filings, Spaniel Aid CIO has £517K in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 71% for disaster relief charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Spaniel Aid CIO is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a CIO. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £517K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Spaniel Aid CIO. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Spaniel Aid CIO holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It reports that 99% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 71%). 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.

Rescue, rehabilitation and rehome of all spaniels and spaniel crosses Spaniel Aid CIO 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: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 71%. Its annual revenue of £517K is comparable to the peer average of £356K.

Spaniel Aid CIO is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a legal form introduced by the Charities Act 2006 that gives a charity its own legal personality without requiring Companies House registration. CIOs are regulated solely by the Charity Commission and must file annual returns and accounts directly with the Commission.

You can verify Spaniel Aid CIO 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. 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.

Contact Spaniel Aid CIO directly for current donation methods. 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.

Yes, Spaniel Aid CIO is registered with the Fundraising Regulator (FR), the independent regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Registration means the charity has committed to following the Code of Fundraising Practice and the Fundraising Promise, which set standards for honest, respectful, and transparent fundraising. Donors can complain to the FR if they believe a charity has breached the Code.

Donations to Spaniel Aid CIO 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.

Spaniel Aid CIO is based in Towcester. 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.

Spaniel Aid CIO was first registered in 2023, making it approximately 3 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
£100K-£1M
99% 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. Spaniel Aid CIO is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

DA
Dawn D•••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2025
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2024
Charity Commission (UK)

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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
Disaster Relief this charity 1,153
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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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · 8
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 5 officers on file
  • 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 · 2023
Not available · 3
  • 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 Spaniel Aid CIO

What is Spaniel Aid CIO?
Spaniel Aid CIO is a disaster relief cio based in Towcester, United Kingdom. Rescue, rehabilitation and rehome of all spaniels and spaniel crosses
When was Spaniel Aid CIO founded?
Spaniel Aid CIO was founded in 2023.
Where is Spaniel Aid CIO located?
Headquartered in Towcester, United Kingdom.
What is Spaniel Aid CIO's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
Is Spaniel Aid CIO trustworthy?
Spaniel Aid CIO has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Spaniel Aid CIO's website?
https://www.spanielaid.co.uk
Are donations to Spaniel Aid CIO 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.