Registered
- Charity no. 111210
- Date registered. 27/08/2026
Public benefits
The benefits of the Charity’s purposes can be demonstrated through: • Records of rescue and intake cases, showing the number and circumstances of dogs taken into care • Veterinary records and treatment histories, evidencing medical care, vaccinations, neutering, and rehabilitation provided • Behavioural
assessments and progress notes, demonstrating improvement in dogs’ wellbeing and adoptability • Rehoming records, including successful adoptions, home checks, and post-adoption follow-up • Foster home reports, showing day-to-day care, socialisation, and preparation for rehoming • Testimonials and feedback from adopters, foster carers, and veterinary professionals • Financial records and accounts, demonstrating that funds are used appropriately to further the Charity’s purposes • Monitoring and review processes, including trustee oversight of outcomes, performance, and welfare standards • Public engagement and education activity, such as social media awareness, campaigns, and community outreach The direct benefits of the Charity’s purposes are: • Relief of suffering among animals through rescue from neglect, abandonment, or risk of euthanasia • Improved health and wellbeing of animals as a result of veterinary treatment, proper nutrition, and safe care • Rehabilitation of animals with behavioural needs, increasing their chances of living safely and happily in a home environment • Provision of safe, suitable homes through responsible rehoming processes • Reduced number of stray and unwanted animals within the community • Improved public awareness and knowledge of responsible animal ownership and animal welfare The Charity’s purposes are not intended to cause harm Potential risk may arise and the Charity will take steps to minimise them • Rehoming risk There is a small risk that a may not settle in a new home or may exhibit behavioural issues Thorough assessment of home check,adopter screening,ongoing post-adoption support • Animal welfare risk animals in rescue may arrive with unknown medical or behavioural conditions Mitigation Veterinary checks prompt treatment and appropriate rehabilitation plans • Public safety considerations Dogs may occasionally display reactive or unpredictable behaviour Mitigation: Behavioural assessments, controlled introductions, clear guidance to adopters, and matching to suitable home (e.gchildren,other pets • Financial/resource limitations Insufficient funds could impact the level of care provided Mitigation Fundraising activities, budgeting, priority of welfare needs and responsible financial management The beneficiaries of The Underdogs NI are: • Primary beneficiaries: • Animals in need who are abandoned, neglected, surrendered, or at risk These animals directly benefit through rescue, veterinary care, rehabilitation, and rehoming. • Secondary beneficiaries: • Members of the public who adopt animals and receive support, guidance, and companionship • Foster carers, who are supported in providing temporary care and contribute to rehabilitation • The wider community, which benefits from improved animal welfare standards, reduced stray populations, and increased awareness of responsible animal ownership Any private benefit arising from the Charity’s activities is strictly incidental, proportionate, and necessary for the effective delivery of its charitable purposes, and is managed in accordance with good governance and legal requirements set by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
What your organisation does
The Charity’s purposes are not intended to cause harm. However, the following potential risks may arise, and the Charity will take steps to minimise them: • Rehoming risks: There is a small risk that a animal may not settle in a new home or may exhibit behavioural issues. Mitigation: Thorough assessment of each animal, home checks,
adopter screening, and ongoing post-adoption support. • Animal welfare risks: Animals in rescue may arrive with unknown medical or behavioural conditions. Mitigation: Veterinary checks, prompt treatment, and appropriate rehabilitation plans. • Public safety considerations: Animals may occasionally display reactive or unpredictable behaviour. Mitigation: Behavioural assessments, controlled introductions, clear guidance to adopters, and matching animals to suitable homes (e.g. children, other pets). • Financial/resource limitations: Insufficient funds could impact the level of care provided. Mitigation: Fundraising activities, budgeting, prioritisation of welfare needs, and responsible financial management.
The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of animal welfare
Who the charity helps
- General public
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Animal welfare