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Forever Hounds Trust

Also known as: Greyhound Rescue West of England, Grwe

To relieve the suffering of greyhounds and lurchers who are in need of care and protection, in particular by rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing, or by the provision of kennels and other facilities for their reception. To advance the education of the public in matters relating to greyhound and lurcher welfare.

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Activities & Mission

To relieve the suffering of greyhounds and lurchers who are in need of care and protection, in particular by rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing, or by the provision of kennels and other facilities for their reception. To advance the education of the public in matters relating to greyhound and lurcher welfare.

Areas of Operation

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£587,880
Latest Expenditure
£510,734

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 46% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 76.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 18% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 24.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 20% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £471,388
Charitable Activities £27,606
Other Trading £82,961
Investments £5,925
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £388,589
Raising Funds £122,145
Governance £3,852
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£587,880
£510,734£388,589£771,566£771,56612 / 100
2023
£660,250
£520,634£409,267£694,420£694,42012 / 100
2022
£709,169
£815,367£703,115£554,804£514,80423 / 340
2021
£1,149,098
£1,055,928£1,022,874£661,002£589,91423 / 340
2020
£820,454
£851,923£820,635£602,022£296,97820 / 600

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Forever Hounds Trust

What does Forever Hounds Trust do?

To relieve the suffering of greyhounds and lurchers who are in need of care and protection, in particular by rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing, or by the provision of kennels and other facilities for their reception. To advance the education of the public in matters relating to greyhound and lurcher welfare.

How much income did Forever Hounds Trust report in 2024?

Forever Hounds Trust reported total income of £588k and reported expenditure of £511k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Forever Hounds Trust?

Forever Hounds Trust has a program ratio of 66.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 94 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Forever Hounds Trust registered as a charity?

Forever Hounds Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 August 2009 as charity number 1131399. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Forever Hounds Trust?

Forever Hounds Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Claire Pearce. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Forever Hounds Trust operate?

Forever Hounds Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Forever Hounds Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Forever Hounds Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131399.

Details

Address
Unit A2
Chard Enterprise Centre
Beeching Close
CHARD
Somerset
TA20 1BB
Registration Date
27 August 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4047270
Charity Number
1131399

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Trustees

Claire Pearce Chair
Amy Ridgway
Dr Neil Viner
JAN LAKE
Karen Day
Mx Adina Claire

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Greyhound Rescue West of England
  • Grwe

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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