HOUNDS FOR HEROES
Providing specially trained assistance dogs to injured and disabled men and women of the UK Armed Forces and Civilian Emergency Services.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with an operating deficit of £76,600, which was a significant improvement on the prior year's deficit of £259,871. Per the trustees' report, the charity has ample reserves to sustain its objectives, with total unrestricted funds of £1,094,537 (comprising £65,817 in general funds and £1,028,720 in designated reserves). The trustees remain confident in the charity’s ability to continue as a viable and ongoing concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity does not receive any government funding and therefore is totally dependent upon the income it can raise to fund the development and delivery of its charitable benefit.” — page 4
“A total of £2,728 has been reimbursed to 5 of the Trustees, this includes expenses in respect of travel, subsistence, hospitality and attending fundraising events (2025: 3 Trustees were reimbursed a total of £519).” — page 27
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Trustees
- ALLEN PARTON
- Alan Smith
- Amanda Ferguson
- Audrey Howie
- Catherine Brook
- Hannah Ruth Collyer
- Harriet Slater
- Julian Forth
- Michael Jonathan Perkins
- Peter Ketley
- Sarah Elizabeth Cole
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £671k | £748k |
| 31/03/2025 | £476k | £736k |
| 31/03/2024 | £517k | £596k |
| 31/03/2023 | £326k | £530k |
| 31/03/2022 | £184k | £454k |
Common questions
Is HOUNDS FOR HEROES financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with an operating deficit of £76,600, which was a significant improvement on the prior year's deficit of £259,871. Per the trustees' report, the charity has ample reserves to sustain its objectives, with total unrestricted funds of £1,094,537 (comprising £65,817 in general funds and £1,028,720 in designated reserves). The trustees remain confident in the charity’s ability to continue as a viable and ongoing concern. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Moore (South) LLP.
Who funds HOUNDS FOR HEROES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOUNDS FOR HEROES as a grant recipient include THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION, Army Benevolent Fund, THE GROCERS' CHARITY, THE ROYAL AIR FORCE BENEVOLENT FUND, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARNABAS, SWANMORE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £52k | Grant Programme - Pets |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £29k | |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2024 | £10k | Wellbeing |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2025 | £10k | Wellbeing |
| Army Benevolent Fund | FY2026 | £5k | Wellbeing |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2024 | £5k | Military |
| THE ROYAL AIR FORCE BENEVOLENT FUND | FY2025 | £1k | External Grants |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARNABAS, SWANMORE | FY2022 | £200 | Donations from Barnaby's |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARNABAS, SWANMORE | FY2025 | £165 | From Barnaby's |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/11/2025 | £20k | Empowering lives through assistance dogs |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/09/2024 | £19k | Hounds for Heroes Impact |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/09/2023 | £10k | Ability not disability |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/06/2022 | £10k | Together We Can |