BID TO SAVE A STRAY
Bid to Save A Stray / Friend of Targoviste Rescued Dogs works primarily in the saving and rehoming of stray and abused dogs. We support among others Asociatia Sufletel Targoviste (Wonderland) which is a privately owned shelter in Romania where we currently have 1400 dogs all looking for homes after being saved from certain death at the hands of the Romanian Government in Public Shelters.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £2,023 at the end of the period, having generated a net income surplus of £1,043. The trustees report that the charity raised £78,680 from supporters and distributed approximately 99% of those monies in pursuit of its charitable activities. The trustees confirm that systems are in place to mitigate major risks and that the charity holds sufficient liquid funds to meet day-to-day demands.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees recognise that in order to allow the charity to continue efficiently and to provide a buffer against possible decreases in income that the reserves should be maintained at their present level for the time being.” — page 5
“The Charity had previously secured a loans from R.Dilly now stands at £25,000 as shown in the attached accounts to cover the costs of UK kennelling for dogs returned by UK adopters These will be repaid as and when funds allow with no interest or time scales set.” — page 5
Trustees
- CRISTINA PAUN
- Lee Ann Goodrum
- Nicholas Dilly
- ROZ DILLY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2024 | £79k | £78k |
| 30/11/2023 | £37k | £40k |
| 30/11/2022 | £42k | £42k |
| 30/11/2021 | £101k | £99k |
| 30/11/2020 | £112k | £112k |
Common questions
Is BID TO SAVE A STRAY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £2,023 at the end of the period, having generated a net income surplus of £1,043. The trustees report that the charity raised £78,680 from supporters and distributed approximately 99% of those monies in pursuit of its charitable activities. The trustees confirm that systems are in place to mitigate major risks and that the charity holds sufficient liquid funds to meet day-to-day demands. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.