Homes for Hounds
Analysis
Homes for Hounds is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Northampton. It was registered in March 2019, 7 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 and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Homes for Hounds reported income of £32k and spending of £37k, spending 114% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £37k to £32k (-14%), an average of -3.8% a year. Over the whole period it spent 110% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Homes for Hounds sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Laminitis Trust (£32k), The Manifold Valley Agricultural Society (£32k) and Northam Burrows (£32k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We rescue, rehabilitate and re-home dogs from across the UK and abroad from a life of abuse and neglect or under threat of death. We are committed to ensuring that the rescue and rehoming of sight hounds is a significant part of our workWe have a policy of non-destruction, unless to prevent incurable suffering. Our dogs remain with us for however long it takes to find them the right home.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Laminitis Trust | Wiltshire | £32k |
| The Manifold Valley Agricultural Society | Leek | £32k |
| Northam Burrows | Bideford | £32k |
| Tails Animal Welfare | Liverpool | £32k |