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Veterans With Dogs

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1161554
Status
Registered
Registered
May 6, 2015
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
Not Defined

Address

Address
VETERANS WITH DOGS
2 Northleigh House
Thorverton Road
EXETER
EX2 8HF

Activities

MISSION STATEMENTTo improve the quality of life for veterans who are living with mental health disorders with the support and companionship of one of our specially trained assistance dogs via our unique and pioneering programme.

Objects: To Preserve And Protect The Health Of Current And Former Service Personnel Of The British Armed Forces, In Particular But Not Exclusively Those With Trauma Related Mental Health Conditions Resulting From Military Service By:-A) The Training Of Assistance Dogs For Current And Former Service Personnel Of The British Armed Forces With Mental Health Disabilities; B) Providing Training, Education And Support Services For The Relief Of Mental Health Disabilities With The Partnership Of Dogs; C) Improving Quality Of Life And Achieving Greater Independence By Increasing Confidence And Self-Esteem, Bringing Companionship, A Sense Of Security And Increased Opportunities For Social Interaction;d) Developing Links And Fostering Partnerships With Other Organisations Who Share The Aims Of Supporting Veterans And Those Promoting Responsible Dog Ownership; E) Implement Fundraising And Educational Initiatives In Support Of Vwd Objectives And Operations; Andf) Undertake Any Such Work That The Trustees May Agree, From Time To Time, Consistent With The Overall Objectives Of The Charity.

Classification

How
Provides Services, Other Charitable Activities
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Animals, Other Charitable Purposes
Who
People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups

Areas of operation

Country
Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £379,835 £232,920
March 31, 2024 £262,993 £190,123
March 31, 2023 £156,218 £171,133
March 31, 2022 £145,564 £165,575
March 31, 2021 £230,356 £127,220

Trustees

Name Appointed
Sally Williams MA (Chair) July 20, 2024
Alison Susan Boyes Feb. 12, 2026
Andrew Gosling April 16, 2026
Dennis Flynn March 11, 2026
Joshua Benn March 4, 2026
Lynette Hussey Jan. 6, 2024
Nina Villa BEM March 2, 2026
Sheila Mary Bailey March 24, 2026
Verity Harman March 12, 2026