# Saluki Welfare Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1013212 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1013212)
- Website: https://www.salukiwelfare.org.uk
- Latest income: £21.2k; spending £16.4k
- What it funds: Animals
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Other names: Saluki Rescue (working)
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/saluki-welfare-fund

THE ASSOCIATION IS ESTABLISHED FOR THE RELIEF OF THE SALUKI BREED OF DOG FROM SUFFERING OR MALTREATMENT. IN PARTICULAR THE PROVISION OF ACCOMMODATION FOR UNWANTED OR HOMELESS SALUKI'S UNTIL PERMANENT HOMES CAN BE FOUND FOR THEM AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP AND THE DISCOURAGEMENT OF IRRESPONSIBLE BREEDING OF SALUKI'S.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £21.2k | £16.4k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £21k | £16k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £20.4k | £18.3k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £12.3k | £9,560 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £26.2k | £18.1k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The relief of the Saluki breed of dog from suffering injury or maltreatment and in particular (but without in any way limiting the generality of the foregoing)1.the provision of accommodation for unwanted or homeless salukis, until permanent homes can be found.2.the encouragement of responsible ownership,and the discouragement of irresponsible breeding of salukis.

## What it funds

Saluki Welfare Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes animals for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Saluki Welfare Fund reported income of £21.2k and spending of £16.4k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £78.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Saluki Welfare Fund in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (salukiwelfare.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Saluki Welfare Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Saluki Welfare Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Saluki Welfare Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

### Does Saluki Welfare Fund give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Saluki Welfare Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Saluki Welfare Fund give each year?

The register does not break out Saluki Welfare Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £16.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £15.7k a year.

### How large is Saluki Welfare Fund?

In its latest reported year Saluki Welfare Fund reported income of £21.2k and spending of £16.4k.


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