--- title: "The Greyhound Shop — check charity number 1180862 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Greyhound Shop a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1180862. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Poole. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-greyhound-shop retrieved: 2026-08-26T03:37:04.680Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Greyhound Shop is a registered charity (number 1180862) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £49,899 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 The Greyhound Shop? Registered charity number 1180862 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Poole Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £49,899 ## What does The Greyhound Shop do? To relieve the suffering of greyhounds and other sighthounds both in the UK and abroad who are in need of care and attention and protect such dogs from cruelty or abandonment, by providing temporary shelter for the reception, care and treatment of such dogs and placing greyhounds in suitable permanent homes. ## What causes is The Greyhound Shop registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Greyhound Shop yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Greyhound Shop 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=the-greyhound-shop&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Greyhound Shop a legitimate charity? Yes. The Greyhound Shop is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1180862) 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 The Greyhound Shop's charity number? The Greyhound Shop's charity number is 1180862. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1180862? Search 1180862 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 The Greyhound Shop do? To relieve the suffering of greyhounds and other sighthounds both in the UK and abroad who are in need of care and attention and protect such dogs from cruelty or abandonment, by providing temporary shelter for the reception, care and treatment of such dogs and placing greyhounds in suitable permanent homes. Does The Greyhound Shop have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Greyhound Shop. 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 The Greyhound Shop? The Greyhound Shop does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1180862).