01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC024873
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- AB45 1AU
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To relieve the suffering of abandoned, unwanted, neglected and abused dogs and puppies. To educate the public in the skills associated with good management and responsible dog ownership.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of animal welfare
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The objects of B.A.R.R.K shall be to relieve the suffering of abandoned, unwanted, neglected and abused dogs & puppies and to educate the public in the skills associated with good management and responsible dog ownership. and in furtherance of the above objects but not further or otherwise the Association shall have the following powers:- 2.1 To raise funds and to invite and receive contributions, provided that in raising funds, the association shall not undertake any permanent trading activities, and shall conform to any relevant requirements of the law. 2.2 Endeavouring to ensure that no animal known to B.A.R.R.K. to require re-homing will be destroyed, unless recommended by B.A.R.R.K.'s Veterinary Advisor. 2.3 Maintaining an ongoing policy of public awareness of responsible dog ownership by encouraging active participation within B.A.R.R.K 2.3 Doing all such other things as are related and conducive to the attainment of the stated objective.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2025 | £85,281 | £69,081 | 1 | 24 June 2026 |
| 30 September 2024 | £100,599 | £98,329 | 1 | 13 June 2025 |
| 30 September 2023 | £93,190 | £105,732 | 1 | 25 April 2024 |
| 30 September 2022 | £73,224 | £82,638 | 1 | 10 May 2023 |
| 30 September 2021 | £71,762 | £60,767 | 1 | 1 April 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 43 Low Street, Banff, Aberdeenshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.barrk.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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