LINCOLNSHIRE GREYHOUND TRUST
LGT promote greyhounds as pets and seek to find homes for retired racing greyhounds once they have finished racing.
Objects
TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF GREYHOUNDS WHO ARE IN NEED OF CARE AND PROTECTION IN PARTICULAR BY 1. PLACING RETIRED RACING GREYHOUNDS INTO PERMANENT LOVING HOMES AS PETS2. PROMOTING THE SUITABILITY OF GREYHOUNDS AS PETS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC3. PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO PET GREYHOUND OWNERS WHERE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT GREYHOUNDS REMAIN IN A LOVING HOME ENVIRONMENT.
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
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
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 |
|---|---|---|
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 2 | £79k |
| THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £8k |
Charities like this
- BRIGHTON GREYHOUND OWNERS ASSOCIATION TRUST FOR RETIRED RACING GREYHOUNDS
- GREYHOUND GAP
- CLARKS FARM GREYHOUND RESCUE
- MAKANTS GREYHOUND RESCUE NW
- HECTOR'S GREYHOUND RESCUE
- GREYHOUND TRUST
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 |
| GREYHOUND GAP | £348k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CLARKS FARM GREYHOUND RESCUE | £284k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MAKANTS GREYHOUND RESCUE NW | £124k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HECTOR'S GREYHOUND RESCUE | £182k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |