MAKANTS GREYHOUND RESCUE NW
The charity currently rehomes ex racing greyhounds, predominantly in the North West of England and North Wales. occasionally, hounds are rehomed into other areas of the country.The main source of income is currently weekly fundraising events and occasional charity grant applications.
Objects
FOR THE BENEFIT TO THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF ABANDONED AND EX-RACING GREYHOUNDS AND TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS THE GREYHOUNDS BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE CARE, PROTECTION, TREATMENT AND SECURITY FOR THE DOGS IN NEED OF ATTENTION BY REASON OF RETIREMENT, ABANDONMENT, MISTREATMENT OR ILL USAGE.TO RE-HOME/FOSTER THE GREYHOUNDS IN LINE WITH OUR STRICT RE-HOMING/FOSTERING POLICY.TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP AND TO OFFER COMPREHENSIVE HELP TO ALL ADOPTERS/FOSTERERS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £278,138 at the end of the period, an increase from the previous year's £227,275. The trustees report that the charity aims to maintain a cash reserve of at least £235,074 to ensure operational continuity and fund exceptional welfare rescues. Total income for the year was £123,693 against total payments of £107,499, resulting in a net surplus of £16,194.
What the accounts disclose
“aims to achieve its objective to at least maintain and, if possible, increase its cash reserve of £235,074”
Policies the charity declares
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
Funders the charity credits
- Travall
Trustees
- Fiona Hughes
- Jo Maxwell
- SIOBHAN SHEILA HOPPLEY
- Wendy Draper
- susan sewell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £124k | £107k |
| 31/08/2024 | £132k | £97k |
| 31/08/2023 | £114k | £104k |
| 31/08/2022 | £111k | £106k |
| 31/08/2021 | £117k | £64k |
Common questions
Is MAKANTS GREYHOUND RESCUE NW financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £278,138 at the end of the period, an increase from the previous year's £227,275. The trustees report that the charity aims to maintain a cash reserve of at least £235,074 to ensure operational continuity and fund exceptional welfare rescues. Total income for the year was £123,693 against total payments of £107,499, resulting in a net surplus of £16,194.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 2 | £74k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 2 | £13k |
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE ARTHUR CAMP FOUNDATION TRUST | 1 | £105k |
| THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £24k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £17k |
| BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- CLARKS FARM GREYHOUND RESCUE
- HECTOR'S GREYHOUND RESCUE
- GREYHOUND GAP
- TIA GREYHOUND & LURCHER RESCUE
- FOREVER HOUNDS TRUST
- BRIGHTON GREYHOUND OWNERS ASSOCIATION TRUST FOR RETIRED RACING GREYHOUNDS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAKANTS GREYHOUND RESCUE NW | £124k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CLARKS FARM GREYHOUND RESCUE | £284k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HECTOR'S GREYHOUND RESCUE | £182k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREYHOUND GAP | £348k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TIA GREYHOUND & LURCHER RESCUE | £482k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOREVER HOUNDS TRUST | £1.5m | more than £60,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |