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Petersfield Charity No: 1134359 (Charity Commission) Reg: 043751 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Hounds for Heroes

Providing specially trained assistance dogs to injured and disabled men and women of the UK Armed Forces and Civilian Emergency Services.

Founded
Headquarters
Petersfield
Foundation type
Charitable Company
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

Fundraising Regulator since 2026

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2024 · Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025)
£0.67
£0.33
Program£0.67
Fundraising£0.33

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Hounds for Heroes with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the Charity Commission.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the Charity Commission - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • 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
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Hounds for Heroes is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Petersfield, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is 043751. 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 £476K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Hounds for Heroes's registered charity number is 1134359. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

Hounds for Heroes 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.

Hounds for Heroes is located in Petersfield, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Based on official tax filings, Hounds for Heroes has £476K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Hounds for Heroes is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has £476K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Hounds for Heroes. 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, Hounds for Heroes 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. 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.

Providing specially trained assistance dogs to injured and disabled men and women of the UK Armed Forces and Civilian Emergency Services. Hounds for Heroes is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among disaster relief charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £476K is comparable to the peer average of £356K.

Hounds for Heroes is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is 043751.

You can verify Hounds for Heroes 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. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). 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 Hounds for Heroes directly through its donation page (https://www.houndsforheroes.com/support-us/donate). 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, Hounds for Heroes 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 Hounds for Heroes 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.

Hounds for Heroes is based in Petersfield. 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.

Hounds for Heroes was first registered in 2010, making it approximately 16 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.

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. HOUNDS FOR HEROES is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Alan S••••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2025
Charity Commission (UK)
Hola Hounds for Heroes as assistance dog makes 100th flight - Petersfield Post
Sep 2025
www.petersfieldpost.co.uk
Hounds and Heroes pairs veterans with therapy animals - NewsNation
May 2025
www.newsnationnow.com
Will Cain Live Podcast Recording Benefits DFW-Based Hounds & Heroes - TALKERS magazine
May 2025
talkers.com
Hounds for Heroes founder hails air travel boost for assistance dogs - Petersfield Post
May 2025
www.petersfieldpost.co.uk
Form filed
£0.5M revenue
FY2024
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2023
Charity Commission (UK)
Bonnie-Jill Laflin talks Hounds, Heroes and Horses | 11/10/2023 - MLB.com
Nov 2023
www.mlb.com
Form filed
£0.2M revenue
FY2022
Charity Commission (UK)
Hounds & Heroes pairs Marine Corps veteran with therapy dog Adam - KTLA
Nov 2022
ktla.com
Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2021
Charity Commission (UK)
Hounds & Heroes retrains racing greyhounds as service dogs for veterans - The Palm Beach Post
Sep 2021
www.palmbeachpost.com

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
Disaster Relief this charity 1,153
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

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 - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 11 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2010
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Hounds for Heroes

What is Hounds for Heroes?
Hounds for Heroes is a disaster relief charitable company based in Petersfield, United Kingdom. Providing specially trained assistance dogs to injured and disabled men and women of the UK Armed Forces and Civilian Emergency Services.
When was Hounds for Heroes founded?
Hounds for Heroes was founded in 2010.
Where is Hounds for Heroes located?
Headquartered in Petersfield, United Kingdom.
What is Hounds for Heroes's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
Is Hounds for Heroes trustworthy?
Hounds for Heroes 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 Hounds for Heroes's registration number?
Registration: 043751 (United Kingdom).
What is Hounds for Heroes's website?
https://www.houndsforheroes.com
Are donations to Hounds for Heroes 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.