# VETERANS WITH DOGS

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1161554
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** May 6, 2015
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1161554


## Contact

- **Address:** VETERANS WITH DOGS, 2 Northleigh House, Thorverton Road, EXETER
- **Postcode:** EX2 8HF
- **Phone:** 01626 798030
- **Email:** info@veteranswithdogs.org.uk
- **Website:** https://www.veteranswithdogs.org.uk



## Activities

**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.

**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.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## 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

- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £379835 | £232920 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £262993 | £190123 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £156218 | £171133 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £145564 | £165575 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £230356 | £127220 | — | — |



## Trustees

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