# ASSOCIATION OF DOGS AND CATS HOMES

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1180574
- **Other names:** ADCH
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Nov. 6, 2018
- **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=1180574


## Contact

- **Address:** ADCH, PO Box 76271, LONDON
- **Postcode:** SW8 9FA
- **Phone:** 07990004843
- **Email:** enquiries@adch.org.uk
- **Website:** http://www.adch.org.uk/



## Activities

**Objects:** 1. THE PROMOTION OF THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR CONCERNING ANIMAL WELFARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN PARTICULAR RELATING TO DOGS AND CATS BY: (A) THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF GOOD PRACTICE IN ANIMAL WELFARE; (B) PROVIDING TRAINING, CONFERENCES AND RESOURCES ON SUBJECTS RELEVANT TO THE EFFICIENCY OF THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR; (C) PROVIDING VOLUNTARY LIAISON BETWEEN THE SECTOR, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER GROUPS ON ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUES. THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR MEANS CHARITIES AND VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS. CHARITIES ARE ORGANISATIONS WHICH ARE ESTABLISHED FOR EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES. VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS ARE INDEPENDENT ORGANISATIONS, WHICH ARE ESTABLISHED FOR PURPOSES THAT ADD VALUE TO THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE, OR A SIGNIFICANT SECTION OF THE COMMUNITY, AND WHICH ARE NOT PERMITTED BY THEIR CONSTITUTION TO MAKE A PROFIT FOR PRIVATE DISTRIBUTION. VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DO NOT INCLUDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR OTHER STATUTORY AUTHORITIES.2. TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF ANIMALS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH GRANT AID, TO NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION’S AND REGISTERED CHARITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANIMALS IN THEIR CARE.

**Activities:** The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes comprises dog and cat rescue and rehoming organisations across the British Isles.The Association works to promote best practice and high welfare and operational standards across the sector, engage effectively with a range of external stakeholders, including Governments, and bring rescue organisations together to share experiences, learning and networking.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Animals, Economic/community Development/employment
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

- Guernsey
- Ireland
- Isle Of Man
- Jersey
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £375979 | £370194 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £321943 | £534203 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £512235 | £348390 | £310598 | 3 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £102033 | £72326 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £398259 | £407080 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Caroline Johnson — appointed May 13, 2021
- Charlotte Fielder — appointed April 6, 2023
- Christopher Peter Bray — appointed July 2, 2024
- DAVID BOWLES — appointed April 27, 2023
- Emma Harrison — appointed July 15, 2025
- GILES EDWARD WEBBER — appointed Jan. 11, 2019
- Linda Cantle — appointed April 6, 2023
- Michael Elliott — appointed May 1, 2019
- Michael James Webb — appointed Jan. 1, 2025
- PETER DAVID HEPBURN — appointed Jan. 11, 2019
- Victoria Anne McDerby — appointed July 15, 2025