OPERATION ROMANIA TRUST
The relief of poverty by supporting families and individuals who struggle to cope with daily life through sponsorship schemes in the UK.Providing funding for children and young people to access education at school or university or provide transport to their place of education.Supplying medicines for a local doctor in Oradea which provides people with medicines who couldn't afford them.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £8,530 for the year, reducing its total funds from £37,640 to £29,110. The trustees report that the charity is planning to close before the end of 2026 due to a decline in support from major donors and legacies, as well as difficulties in attracting new trustees.
What the accounts disclose
“Receipts during the year amounted to £30,669 (2024: £50,403) including a legacy of £nil (2024: £12,707).” — page 4
“The Trustees’ policy is to hold in reserves a minimum of 4 months average operational expenditure plus designated amounts for known projects for the reporting year.” — page 3
“Although we welcomed Mrs Sivyour to ORT, it is proving difficult to attract others to become Trustees. In consultation with the team in Oradea, we have decided to close Operation Romania Trust before the end of 2026. Plans will be prepared to facilitate this.” — page 3
Trustees
- ROGER WILLIAM RAMSDEN PURDOMchair
- Cartol Boreham Mrs
- D KEITH VARNEY
- Lorna Sivyour
- MARGARET AUDREY WILKINSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £31k | £39k |
| 31/12/2024 | £50k | £45k |
| 31/12/2023 | £48k | £48k |
| 31/12/2022 | £52k | £52k |
| 31/12/2021 | £45k | £46k |
Common questions
Is OPERATION ROMANIA TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £8,530 for the year, reducing its total funds from £37,640 to £29,110. The trustees report that the charity is planning to close before the end of 2026 due to a decline in support from major donors and legacies, as well as difficulties in attracting new trustees. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.