GREYHOUNDS IN NEED CIO
Greyhounds in Need is an English registered charity founded in 1998. Our concern is the plight of greyhounds everywhere, and especially the Spanish bred greyhounds, the galgos.We fund the rescue, vetinary care and rehoming costs of UK and Irish greyhounds and Spanish galgos, and promote animal welfare education in Spain.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net incoming resource of £15,065 and total unrestricted fund balances of £1,202,646. The trustees report that reserves were drawn down considerably due to reduced income from revenue streams, although legacy income was received. The charity maintains designated reserves totaling £655,000 for specific purposes including education, shelters, crisis response, and general running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year the charity entered into transactions for veterinary services with Willett House Veterinary Surgeons, a practice co-owned by one of the trustees, Leigh Sobye totalling £18,937 (2023: £17,607)” — page 15
“education expenditure to Samantha Taylor, one of the trustees, totalling £4,044 (2023: £1,051).” — page 15
“During the year the charity entered into transactions for veterinary services with Willett House Veterinary Surgeons, a practice co-owned by one of the trustees, Leigh Sobye totalling £18,937 (2023: £17,607)” — page 15
“education expenditure to Samantha Taylor, one of the trustees, totalling £4,044 (2023: £1,051).” — page 15
“During the year the charity entered into transactions for veterinary services with Willett House Veterinary Surgeons, a practice co-owned by one of the trustees, Leigh Sobye totalling £18,937 (2023: £17,607)” — page 15
“education expenditure to Samantha Taylor, one of the trustees, totalling £4,044 (2023: £1,051).” — page 15
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "below" (FY2023) to "above" (FY2024).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2021)
Trustees
- CHRISTINE MOLYNEUX GOODWIN
- GERALDINE IRENE JONES
- LEIGH SOBYE BVSC MRCVS
- Samantha Jane Taylor
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £484k | £469k |
| 31/12/2023 | £357k | £462k |
| 31/12/2022 | £269k | £279k |
| 31/12/2021 | £931k | £328k |
| 31/12/2020 | £284k | £336k |
Common questions
Is GREYHOUNDS IN NEED CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net incoming resource of £15,065 and total unrestricted fund balances of £1,202,646. The trustees report that reserves were drawn down considerably due to reduced income from revenue streams, although legacy income was received. The charity maintains designated reserves totaling £655,000 for specific purposes including education, shelters, crisis response, and general running costs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 2 | £13k |
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE ARTHUR CAMP FOUNDATION TRUST | 1 | £105k |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £17k |
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- BRIGHTON GREYHOUND OWNERS ASSOCIATION TRUST FOR RETIRED RACING GREYHOUNDS
- MAKANTS GREYHOUND RESCUE NW
- GREYHOUND GAP
- CLARKS FARM GREYHOUND RESCUE
- FOREVER HOUNDS TRUST
- PROJECT GALGO
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREYHOUNDS IN NEED CIO | £484k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRIGHTON GREYHOUND OWNERS ASSOCIATION TRUST FOR RETIRED RACING GREYHOUNDS | £136k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MAKANTS GREYHOUND RESCUE NW | £124k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GREYHOUND GAP | £348k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CLARKS FARM GREYHOUND RESCUE | £284k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FOREVER HOUNDS TRUST | £1.5m | more than £60,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |