DOGS FIRST

About DOGS FIRST

DOGS FIRST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1198644). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 85/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), DOGS FIRST reported a total income of £80,671 and total expenditure of £53,663, a spending ratio of 67% suggesting a reasonable but not exceptional allocation to charitable activities. According to the Charity Commission register, DOGS FIRST describes its activities as follows: We rescue, care for and rehome animals in need.We provide veterinary care for the animals that need it.We run a food bank to help those who are struggling to feed their animals.We offer education and support for good, responsible ownership. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for DOGS FIRST. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 66.5% of income spent on charitable work