DAYBREAKS TRUST
FUND RAISING AND PROMOTION OF AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS OF RETIRED AND RESCUED GREYHOUNDS. USE OF FUNDS RAISED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF DOGS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION, AND TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RESCUE KENNELS FOR THE CARE OF SUCH DOGS.
Objects
The Trustees must apply the income of the charity for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of greyhounds registered with the Greyhound Board of Great Britain in need of care and attention in particular, to provide and maintain rehoming kennels for the care of such registered greyhounds.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £76,739 represent approximately five months of annual expenditure, which the Trustees consider below the required level given economic pressures. The charity reported a net deficit of £2,587 for the year, reducing total reserves from £103,489 to £100,902. Despite this, the Trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“They will look to increase the reserves to a minimum of 12 months over the medium term.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Funders the charity credits
- Fivelands Veterinary Centre
Trustees
- Angela Scholey
- Aubrey Tobias Arrowsmith
- Ben Sambrook
- Ian Stuart Blaynee
- Richard Woolmington
- Rosemary Plackowski
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £193k | £196k |
| 30/04/2024 | £226k | £234k |
| 30/04/2023 | £144k | £191k |
| 30/04/2022 | £174k | £152k |
| 30/04/2021 | £197k | £116k |
Common questions
Is DAYBREAKS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £76,739 represent approximately five months of annual expenditure, which the Trustees consider below the required level given economic pressures. The charity reported a net deficit of £2,587 for the year, reducing total reserves from £103,489 to £100,902. Despite this, the Trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DAYBREAKS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DAYBREAKS TRUST as a grant recipient include THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO, THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | FY2023 | £14k | |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | FY2025 | £6k | |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | FY2024 | £4k |