Barley Greyhound Sanctuary
Analysis
Barley Greyhound Sanctuary is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Waltham Abbey. It was registered in June 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Barley Greyhound Sanctuary reported income of £53k and spending of £76k, spending 144% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to June 2025, income fell from £63k to £53k (-16%), an average of -4.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2025, when income dropped by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Barley Greyhound Sanctuary sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Pennine Animal Welfare Society (£53k), Helping Pets (North East) (£53k) and Small Pet & Cat Care (£53k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We provide a safe sanctuary for retired or abandoned racing Greyhounds who find themselves homeless or in need of care when their racing career has been ended. Our sanctuary is in Essex and we operate across the surrounding areas.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Pennine Animal Welfare Society | Lancashire | £53k |
| Helping Pets (North East) | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £53k |
| Small Pet & Cat Care | Hull | £53k |
| Hope Animal Shelter | Saltburn-By-The-Sea | £53k |