--- title: "Durham District Retired Greyhounds — check charity number 1178882 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Durham District Retired Greyhounds a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178882. Animals charity based in Frosterley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/durham-district-retired-greyhounds retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:10:50.342Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Durham District Retired Greyhounds is a registered charity (number 1178882) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: animals. Its latest reported income was £51,877 (year ending 2025-04-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Durham District Retired Greyhounds? Registered charity number 1178882 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Frosterley Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £51,877 Website [www.durhamretiredgreyhounds.co.uk](http://www.durhamretiredgreyhounds.co.uk/) ## What does Durham District Retired Greyhounds do? Seek potential adoption homes for retired racing greyhounds. Educate the public in the husbandary and care of former racing greyhounds. ## What causes is Durham District Retired Greyhounds registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Durham District Retired Greyhounds yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Durham District Retired Greyhounds is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=durham-district-retired-greyhounds&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.durhamretiredgreyhounds.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Durham District Retired Greyhounds a legitimate charity? Yes. Durham District Retired Greyhounds is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178882) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Durham District Retired Greyhounds's charity number? Durham District Retired Greyhounds's charity number is 1178882. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178882? Search 1178882 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Durham District Retired Greyhounds do? Seek potential adoption homes for retired racing greyhounds. Educate the public in the husbandary and care of former racing greyhounds. Does Durham District Retired Greyhounds have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Durham District Retired Greyhounds. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Durham District Retired Greyhounds? Durham District Retired Greyhounds's website is http://www.durhamretiredgreyhounds.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1178882).