Candy's Hound Rescue International
Also known as: Candy Cane Rescue
Candy Cane Rescue aims to provide a safe environment in which greyhounds and other breeds rescued from China and from other regions with no/poor welfare laws can be cared for. After rescue, the dogs are brought to local vets and when their health allows they travel to the UK/US to their forever, loving homes.
Activities & Mission
Candy Cane Rescue aims to provide a safe environment in which greyhounds and other breeds rescued from China and from other regions with no/poor welfare laws can be cared for. After rescue, the dogs are brought to local vets and when their health allows they travel to the UK/US to their forever, loving homes.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 82% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £693,141 | £666,456 | £666,456 | -£14,109 | £0 | 2 / 8 |
| 2023 | £363,008 | £347,926 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £390,122 | £369,926 | 0 / 11 | |||
| 2021 | £567,771 | £543,361 | £543,361 | -£76,072 | £0 | 1 / 15 |
| 2020 | £425,052 | £510,496 | 0 / 15 |
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Frequently asked questions about Candy's Hound Rescue International
What does Candy's Hound Rescue International do?
Candy Cane Rescue aims to provide a safe environment in which greyhounds and other breeds rescued from China and from other regions with no/poor welfare laws can be cared for. After rescue, the dogs are brought to local vets and when their health allows they travel to the UK/US to their forever, loving homes.
How much income did Candy's Hound Rescue International report in 2024?
Candy's Hound Rescue International reported total income of £693k and reported expenditure of £666k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Candy's Hound Rescue International?
Candy's Hound Rescue International has a program ratio of 96.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 94 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Candy's Hound Rescue International registered as a charity?
Candy's Hound Rescue International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 September 2018 as charity number 1179928. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Candy's Hound Rescue International?
Candy's Hound Rescue International is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Candy's Hound Rescue International operate?
Candy's Hound Rescue International operates across 8 areas, including China, Cyprus, Romania and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Candy's Hound Rescue International a registered charity?
Yes — Candy's Hound Rescue International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179928.
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COLCHESTER BUSINESS PARK
COLCHESTER
C04 9YQ
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- 14 May 2026
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