LINCOLNSHIRE GREYHOUND TRUST
LGT promote greyhounds as pets and seek to find homes for retired racing greyhounds once they have finished racing.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity received £269,623.05 more than it spent in 2024, resulting in a year-end cash balance of £327,888.64. This financial position was significantly bolstered by a one-off legacy of £319,315.70, whereas operational income from donations and other sources remained relatively stable or declined slightly compared to the previous year.
What the accounts disclose
“This is mainly due to the incredible legacy of £319,315.70 received during 2024.” — page 2
Trustees
- MR K STOWchair
- Clare Smalley
- Erica Oakes
- MRS M STOW
- Robert Oakes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £392k | £123k |
| 31/12/2023 | £79k | £129k |
| 31/12/2022 | £153k | £73k |
| 31/12/2021 | £108k | £100k |
| 31/12/2020 | £93k | £82k |
Common questions
Is LINCOLNSHIRE GREYHOUND TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity received £269,623.05 more than it spent in 2024, resulting in a year-end cash balance of £327,888.64. This financial position was significantly bolstered by a one-off legacy of £319,315.70, whereas operational income from donations and other sources remained relatively stable or declined slightly compared to the previous year.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 1 | £117k |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 1 | £20k |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 1 | £18k |
| BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE BERYL EVETTS AND ROBERT LUFF ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £7k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £500 |
Charities like this
- BRIGHTON GREYHOUND OWNERS ASSOCIATION TRUST FOR RETIRED RACING GREYHOUNDS
- CLARKS FARM GREYHOUND RESCUE
- GREYHOUND TRUST
- TIA GREYHOUND & LURCHER RESCUE
- NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK ANIMAL TRUST
- GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG WELFARE FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINCOLNSHIRE GREYHOUND TRUST | £392k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRIGHTON GREYHOUND OWNERS ASSOCIATION TRUST FOR RETIRED RACING GREYHOUNDS | £136k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CLARKS FARM GREYHOUND RESCUE | £284k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GREYHOUND TRUST | £3.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TIA GREYHOUND & LURCHER RESCUE | £482k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK ANIMAL TRUST | £69k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |