Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 02 APRIL 2024 To 01 APRIL 2025 Charity name: PROJECT GALGO
Charity registration number: 1197487
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote humane behaviour towards animals by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for animals, in particular but not limited to Galgos, Podencos and other Sighthounds, which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage and to educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of dogs, predominantly Galgos, Podencos and Salukis. The dogs are placed in foster homes in the UK and assessed before being matched with suitable adopters and rehomed. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | In the period 02 April 2024 to 01 April 2025, Project Galgo rescued 126 dogs and brought them to foster homes in the UK. The charity had 101 adoptions across the year and continued to bring awareness of the plight of the galgos to the public with the aim of increasing animal welfare in general and contributing towards the prevention of cruelty and suffering of these dogs. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity has reserves totalling £10,330.59 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The policy for holding reserves is to be able to cover relevant and necessary ongoing veterinary services, transport, and other costs |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £10,330.59 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Foundation Model Constitution of a Charity whose only voting members are its charity Trustees |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated Association |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The charity Trustees must have the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the Charity. The Trustees must be over the age of 18. A 6 month probationary period applies for all new Trustees, after the 6 month period the Trustees will meet and take a vote on whether the Trustee remains and if so the Trustee will be appointed for 2 years |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | PROJECT GALGO |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1197487 |
| Charity’s principal address | 4 KINGS MEAD COTTAGES,BARLING ROAD SOUTHEND ON SEA, SS3 ONB |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| HELENA JACKSON |
Founder & Director | |||
| Paul Jackson | Treasurer | |||
| Pennie Clayton | Patron | |||
| Samantha Walker- Arends |
Trustee | |||
| Camilla Beardsmore |
Trustee | |||
| Grace Filmer | Secretary | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Helena Jackson Full name(s) Helena Jackson
Position (eg Secretary, Founder & Director Chair, etc)
Date
05 April 2026