CLARKS FARM GREYHOUND RESCUE
The charity provides safe kennels for ex-racing greyhounds, promotes them as pets and pro-actively seeks to find homes for them
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a net expenditure of £12,145 for the year, reducing unrestricted funds from £985,635 to £973,490. The trustees report that the charity is financially sound and holds sufficient reserves to cover at least six months of running costs. The organization relies on diverse income streams including donations, legacies, and industry assistance to meet its ongoing veterinary and operational needs.
What the accounts disclose
“The aim is to have sufficient funds to cover at minimum, a period of 6 months ongoing running costs.”
“During the year, the Charity acquired land and buildings on which it operated from. This was purchased from the Trustee Mr S Cobb and his spouse. The value of the consideration paid was made at an arms length basis.” — page 16
“During the year, dog kennelling, provision of on-site staff accommodation and other rental charges amounting to £41,500 was payable to Mr and Mrs S Cobb.” — page 16
“During the year, the Charity acquired land and buildings on which it operated from. This was purchased from the Trustee Mr S Cobb and his spouse. The value of the consideration paid was made at an arms length basis.” — page 16
“During the year, dog kennelling, provision of on-site staff accommodation and other rental charges amounting to £41,500 was payable to Mr and Mrs S Cobb.” — page 16
“During the year, the Charity acquired land and buildings on which it operated from. This was purchased from the Trustee Mr S Cobb and his spouse. The value of the consideration paid was made at an arms length basis.” — page 16
“During the year, dog kennelling, provision of on-site staff accommodation and other rental charges amounting to £41,500 was payable to Mr and Mrs S Cobb.” — page 16
“During the year, the previous loan of £61,839 owed by Clarks Farm Greyhound (Essex) Ltd, a company controlled by Mr S Cobb was repaid in full.” — page 16
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/04/2021)
Trustees
- Naomi Ward
- STEPHEN PHILIP COBB
- edward patmore
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £284k | £285k |
| 30/04/2024 | £332k | £259k |
| 30/04/2023 | £269k | £234k |
| 30/04/2022 | £249k | £262k |
| 30/04/2021 | £963k | £150k |
Common questions
Is CLARKS FARM GREYHOUND RESCUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a net expenditure of £12,145 for the year, reducing unrestricted funds from £985,635 to £973,490. The trustees report that the charity is financially sound and holds sufficient reserves to cover at least six months of running costs. The organization relies on diverse income streams including donations, legacies, and industry assistance to meet its ongoing veterinary and operational needs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 2 | £74k |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 2 | £30k |
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- TIA GREYHOUND & LURCHER RESCUE
- BRIGHTON GREYHOUND OWNERS ASSOCIATION TRUST FOR RETIRED RACING GREYHOUNDS
- LINCOLNSHIRE GREYHOUND TRUST
- GREYHOUND TRUST
- THE KENNEL CLUB EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- GREYHOUNDS IN NEED CIO
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLARKS FARM GREYHOUND RESCUE | £284k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TIA GREYHOUND & LURCHER RESCUE | £482k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRIGHTON GREYHOUND OWNERS ASSOCIATION TRUST FOR RETIRED RACING GREYHOUNDS | £136k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LINCOLNSHIRE GREYHOUND TRUST | £392k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREYHOUND TRUST | £3.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE KENNEL CLUB EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £195k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |