FOREVER HOUNDS TRUST
To relieve the suffering of greyhounds and lurchers who are in need of care and protection, in particular by rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing, or by the provision of kennels and other facilities for their reception. To advance the education of the public in matters relating to greyhound and lurcher welfare.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £945,334, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £1,716,900. The trustees report that the charity is on a stronger financial footing, with general reserves representing just over 12 months of normal expenditure. The going concern basis is adopted as the trustees have a reasonable expectation of adequate resources for at least 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 (2024: Nil).” — page 31
“One employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 (2024: Nil).” — page 31
“Income credited for the year, including sums accrued totalled £1,182,207, 77% of our total income for the year” — page 12
“In the year the Trustees approved a new Reserves Policy, setting out an ambition to reach 9-months operating costs as a reserve.” — page 13
“During the year there were no related party transactions (2024: £Nil) other than with Paramount Workwear & Embroidery which is owned by the partner of Caron Lane, Chief Executive. Paramount Workwear and Embroidery fulfil online shop orders, and support with storage of merchandise as well as supply of staff and volunteer uniforms. These services are provided at significantly below market value.” — page 37
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Funders the charity credits
- Uptime Robot
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Claire Pearcechair
- Amy Ridgway
- Dr Neil Viner
- JAN LAKE
- Mx Adina Claire
- Sarah Hicking
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.5m | £583k |
| 31/12/2024 | £588k | £511k |
| 31/12/2023 | £660k | £521k |
| 31/12/2022 | £709k | £815k |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
Common questions
Is FOREVER HOUNDS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £945,334, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £1,716,900. The trustees report that the charity is on a stronger financial footing, with general reserves representing just over 12 months of normal expenditure. The going concern basis is adopted as the trustees have a reasonable expectation of adequate resources for at least 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Dux Advisory Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of FOREVER HOUNDS TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds FOREVER HOUNDS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FOREVER HOUNDS TRUST as a grant recipient include THE ARTHUR CAMP FOUNDATION TRUST, THE REED FOUNDATION, BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION, PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ARTHUR CAMP FOUNDATION TRUST | FY2023 | £105k | |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £17k | Christmas Challenge |
| BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £15k | veterinary costs |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £14k | Grant Programme - Pets |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £11k | Pet Rescues |
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | A clean bill of health |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | FY2025 | £5k | |
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Stable matting and wheelchair beam scales |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | |
| MICHAEL AND SHIRLEY HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | assistance with running costs |
| MICHAEL AND SHIRLEY HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | assistance with running costs |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2022 | £500 | |
| SSP FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £500 | |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2023 | £0 | One-off grant |
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | FY2025 | — |
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- TIA GREYHOUND & LURCHER RESCUE
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOREVER HOUNDS TRUST | £1.5m | more than £60,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| TIA GREYHOUND & LURCHER RESCUE | £482k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREYHOUND GAP | £348k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MAKANTS GREYHOUND RESCUE NW | £124k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CLARKS FARM GREYHOUND RESCUE | £284k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Pro Dogs Direct | £162k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |