Insurance & Licensing

We take safety, professionalism and compliance seriously. Below are the key insurance and licensing details that ensure your dog is protected while in our care.

North East Derbyshire Council Licence

Licence Type: Home Boarding Establishment for Dogs

Licence Holder: Alison Coates

Business Name: AK’s Home From Home Dog Retreat Chesterfield

Licensed Address: 28 Station New Road, Old Tupton, Chesterfield, S42 6DR

Licence Reference: 26/00026/AWHOBO

Rating: 4 Stars

Valid From: 4 March 2026
Expires: 3 March 2028

This licence is issued under The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018.

Care, Custody & Control Insurance

Provider: Brooks Braithwaite (Sussex) Ltd

Underwritten By: Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc

Period of Cover: 1 February 2026 – 31 January 2027

Cover Summary

• Vet Fees — up to £2,500 per animal
• Death — up to £2,500 per animal
• Theft & Straying — up to £2,500 per animal
• Loss of Boarding Fees — up to £350 per animal
• Advertising & Reward — up to £350 per animal
• Animals in Transit — up to £2,500
• Custodial Responsibility (Negligence) — up to £30,000 per event
• Maximum total benefit per policy period — £100,000

Public Liability Insurance

Provider: Brooks Braithwaite (Sussex) Ltd

Underwritten By: Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc

Period of Cover: 1 February 2026 – 31 January 2027

Cover Summary

Public Liability Limit: £5,000,000

Waste Carrier Registration

Regulation: Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011

Authority: Environment Agency

Registration Details

• Registered Carrier: AK’s Home From Home Dog Retreat Chesterfield
• Tier: Lower Tier Waste Carrier, Broker & Dealer
• Registration Number: CBDL618883
• Registered Address: 28 Station New Road, Old Tupton, Chesterfield, S42 6DB
• Date of Registration: 19 January 2026

This registration remains valid indefinitely but must be updated within 28 days if details change.