Homeward Bound
Analysis
Homeward Bound is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancashire. It was registered in July 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Homeward Bound reported income of £43k and spending of £25k, leaving 42% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £18k to £43k (+145%), an average of +25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2025, when income rose by 203%. Over the whole period it spent 77% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Homeward Bound sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Southern Golden Retriever Rescue (£43k), The Kerry Hill Flock Book Society (£44k) and Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Northallerton Thirsk and Dales Branch (£43k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote humane behaviour towards animals by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for animals which are lost/found or stolen and are in need of care and attention with a view to reuniting them with their owners where possible and to educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Golden Retriever Rescue | Kent | £43k |
| The Kerry Hill Flock Book Society | Carlisle | £44k |
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Northallerton Thirsk and Dales Branch | North Yorkshire | £43k |
| Stopford Cat Rescue | Macclesfield | £44k |