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Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue

SC028175Registered charity from 28 July 2000
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Charity Information Operations Annual Submissions Income and Expenditure Charity Trustees
Charity Information:
Address Ochiltree Corner
Linlithgow
West Lothian
Postcode EH49 6PQ
Is the supplied address a principal office or a trustee address? Trustee - Charity Trustee
Website www.second-chances.com
Regulatory Type Standard
Object:
To relieve the suffering and distress of German Shepherd Dogs, which have been abandoned, neglected or ill-treated or are unwanted or are otherwise in need of such relief by providing a re-homing service with a view to providing temporary accomodation and to find new homes for such Dogs
Operations:
What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:
We are dedicated to the rescue, and responsible rehoming of German Shepherd dogs that come into our care. Our mission is to provide every dog with a second chance at a happy life, while ensuring that each placement is a thoughtful and lasting match between dog and adopter. Our rehoming process is designed to carefully assess both the dogs and the prospective homes, ensuring a harmonious and fulfilling outcome for all involved. We believe that responsible rehoming starts with a careful evaluation of potential adopters. Our aim is to match each dog with a home that suits their individual needs, taking into account factors such as activity levels, household composition, and previous dog experience. Our procedures have served us well during the last 30 years of rehomimg German Shepherd dogs.
Charity Status: Active
Constitutional Form: Unincorporated association
Constitutional Form Date: 28 Jul 2000
Main Operating Location: East Lothian
Number of Staff: 0
Number of Volunteers: 1-50
Purposes: "the advancement of animal welfare"
Beneficiaries: "Other defined groups"
Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It carries out activities or services itself"
Annual Submissions:
Year End Income Expenditure Annual Return Received Accounts Received Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
15 Feb 2022 £50,221 £34,052 13 Nov 2022 Yes
15 Feb 2023 £354,630 £44,475 13 Nov 2023 Yes
15 Feb 2024 £44,309 £111,414 19 Oct 2024 Yes
15 Feb 2025 £26,552 £77,478 14 Nov 2025 Yes Download
15 Feb 2026 No Annual Information due by 15 Nov 2026
If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green   . If an annual return is late, the box is red   .
Income and Expenditure:
Charity Trustees:
First Name Last Name
Helen Addis
Dawn Spark
Karen Satterley
Paul Talbot
James Paul Burke
Maureen Talbot
Stephen Walker
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