Greyhound Trust
Also known as: N G R C Retired Greyhound Trust, Retired Greyhound Trust, British Greyhound Welfare Trust, The Greyhound Trust
Vision: A day when all racing greyhounds retire to loving homes and are treated with compassion and kindness.The Greyhound Trust works in partnership with the public, legislators and the racing community to give every greyhound a safe, loving home after a good life as an athlete. We are devoted to the welfare of all greyhounds throughout their working life and in retirement.
Activities & Mission
Vision: A day when all racing greyhounds retire to loving homes and are treated with compassion and kindness.The Greyhound Trust works in partnership with the public, legislators and the racing community to give every greyhound a safe, loving home after a good life as an athlete. We are devoted to the welfare of all greyhounds throughout their working life and in retirement.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 8% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 386). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,854,539 | £2,754,514 | £2,513,300 | £12,161,964 | £11,461,193 | 36 / 691 |
| 2024 | £3,841,248 | £2,337,457 | £2,077,244 | £10,061,939 | £9,954,584 | 25 / 718 |
| 2023 | £4,467,999 | £2,492,464 | £2,177,522 | £8,558,148 | £8,450,793 | 22 / 656 |
| 2022 | £3,541,415 | £2,763,667 | £2,433,721 | £6,582,612 | £6,455,862 | 20 / 1000 |
| 2021 | £3,678,827 | £3,049,023 | £2,732,010 | £5,809,400 | £5,709,400 | 16 / 774 |
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Frequently asked questions about Greyhound Trust
What does Greyhound Trust do?
Vision: A day when all racing greyhounds retire to loving homes and are treated with compassion and kindness.The Greyhound Trust works in partnership with the public, legislators and the racing community to give every greyhound a safe, loving home after a good life as an athlete. We are devoted to the welfare of all greyhounds throughout their working life and in retirement.
How much income did Greyhound Trust report in 2025?
Greyhound Trust reported total income of £4.85m and reported expenditure of £2.75m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Greyhound Trust?
Greyhound Trust has a program ratio of 51.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 386 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Greyhound Trust registered as a charity?
Greyhound Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 July 1975 as charity number 269668. It has been registered for 51 years.
Who runs Greyhound Trust?
Greyhound Trust is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Greyhound Trust operate?
Greyhound Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Greyhound Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Greyhound Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 269668.
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Other notable Housing charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
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Also Known As
- N G R C Retired Greyhound Trust
- Retired Greyhound Trust
- British Greyhound Welfare Trust
- Retired Greyhound Trust
- The Greyhound Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated