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The rescue and re-homing of greyhounds and greyhound cross breeds.
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· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United KingdomConcerns
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· FY2025 · Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Greyhound Rescue Wales has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 80% of the 1,011 disaster relief charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 1,155 disaster relief charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGreyhound Rescue Wales is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Ammanford, Wales, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its registration number is 1152650. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £751K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Greyhound Rescue Wales's registered charity number is 1152650. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Greyhound Rescue Wales has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Greyhound Rescue Wales is located in Ammanford, Wales, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Based on official tax filings, Greyhound Rescue Wales has £751K in annual revenue. It allocates 43% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 85% for disaster relief charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £356K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Greyhound Rescue Wales is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a CIO. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £751K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Greyhound Rescue Wales. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Greyhound Rescue Wales holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It reports that 43% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The rescue and re-homing of greyhounds and greyhound cross breeds. Greyhound Rescue Wales is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among disaster relief charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 43% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of £751K is well above the peer average of £356K.
Greyhound Rescue Wales is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a legal form introduced by the Charities Act 2006 that gives a charity its own legal personality without requiring Companies House registration. CIOs are regulated solely by the Charity Commission and must file annual returns and accounts directly with the Commission. Its Charity Commission registration number is 1152650.
You can verify Greyhound Rescue Wales in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
You can donate to Greyhound Rescue Wales directly through its donation page (https://greyhoundrescuewales.co.uk/support-us-for-free/). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Yes, Greyhound Rescue Wales is registered with the Fundraising Regulator (FR), the independent regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Registration means the charity has committed to following the Code of Fundraising Practice and the Fundraising Promise, which set standards for honest, respectful, and transparent fundraising. Donors can complain to the FR if they believe a charity has breached the Code.
Donations to Greyhound Rescue Wales are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
Greyhound Rescue Wales is based in Ammanford in Wales. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
Greyhound Rescue Wales was first registered in 2013, making it approximately 13 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. GREYHOUND RESCUE WALES is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
GREYHOUND RESCUE WALES is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
GREYHOUND RESCUE WALES is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Rescue charity receives £60,000 bequest to support retired greyhounds - Nation.Cymru
Former racing greyhound rehomed after 449 days in kennels - Nation.Cymru
Court challenge to Wales greyhound racing ban unsuccessful - Dogs Today Magazine
Legal challenge against Welsh greyhound racing ban fails as campaigners hail result - North Wales Live
Greyhound racing ban legal challenge rejected - BBC
Greyhound racing moves towards bans in Wales and Scotland - Dogs Today Magazine
Wales votes for historic ban on greyhound racing - Vegan Food & Living
Wales becomes first UK nation to ban greyhound racing in major victory - South Wales Argus
Historic vote sees greyhound racing banned in Wales - Wales 247
Wales becomes first UK nation to ban greyhound racing in major victory - South Wales Argus
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 9 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2013
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Greyhound Rescue Wales
- What is Greyhound Rescue Wales?
- Greyhound Rescue Wales is a disaster relief cio based in Ammanford, United Kingdom. The rescue and re-homing of greyhounds and greyhound cross breeds.
- When was Greyhound Rescue Wales founded?
- Greyhound Rescue Wales was founded in 2013.
- Where is Greyhound Rescue Wales located?
- Headquartered in Ammanford, Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Greyhound Rescue Wales's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 43% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Greyhound Rescue Wales trustworthy?
- Greyhound Rescue Wales has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Greyhound Rescue Wales's registration number?
- Registration: 1152650 (United Kingdom).
- What is Greyhound Rescue Wales's website?
- https://www.greyhoundrescuewales.co.uk
- Are donations to Greyhound Rescue Wales tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.