THE ROMFORD GREYHOUND OWNERS ASSOCIATION TRUST FOR RETIRED RACING GREYHOUNDS
The R.G.O.A. Trust cares for and homes greyhounds for owners of greyhounds that raced at Romford Greyhound when their racing careers are over. The retired greyhounds enter our rented kennels, they are fed & exercised and generally cared for until they can be homed. By advertising in newspapers, notice boards, website etc, we invite the public to visit our kennels and select a suitable greyhound.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net payment deficit of £42,053 for the year, with total payments of £102,769 against receipts of £60,716. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that unrestricted reserves stood at £339,091, which is significantly above their stated policy target of £60,000. The trustees attribute this strong financial position to legacy income received in 2019 and note that it ensures the security of the charity for the future.
What the accounts disclose
“It has been the policy of the Charity to maintain cash reserves of at least £60,000 which is sufficient to cover at least 6 months of fixed costs for the Charity.” — page 5
Trustees
- Mark Elks
- Mary West
- Paul Stephen Binks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £69k | £112k |
| 31/10/2024 | £61k | £103k |
| 31/10/2023 | £61k | £103k |
| 31/10/2022 | £76k | £106k |
| 31/10/2021 | £79k | £113k |
Common questions
Is THE ROMFORD GREYHOUND OWNERS ASSOCIATION TRUST FOR RETIRED RACING GREYHOUNDS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net payment deficit of £42,053 for the year, with total payments of £102,769 against receipts of £60,716. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that unrestricted reserves stood at £339,091, which is significantly above their stated policy target of £60,000. The trustees attribute this strong financial position to legacy income received in 2019 and note that it ensures the security of the charity for the future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.