## **Trustees’ Annual Report** **Period: February 15, 2024 to February 14, 2025** **Charity name: Greek Stray ResQ & Support Charity registration number: 1207028** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|The purpose of Greek Stray ResQ &
Support, as set out in its governing
document, is to promote humane behaviour
towards animals, prevent cruelty and
suffering, and provide appropriate care,
protection, treatment and security for stray
dogs and cats in Greece. The Charity also
aims to advance public education in matters
pertaining to animal welfare and responsible
pet ownership.| |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|In furtherance of these purposes, the Charity
operates as a volunteer-led organisation
providing direct assistance to animals in
need across Greece. Its principal activities
include coordinating veterinary care, food,
parasite treatments, adoption and fostering,
and transport for stray animals. The Charity
also provides education and guidance to
members of the public — including tourists
and local residents — on how to support or
legally adopt stray animals. Through its
digital platforms, the Charity raises
awareness, promotes individual animals in
need, and facilitates adoptions, fostering,
and donations. It does not transfer
unrestricted funds to shelters but instead
pays directly for goods and services that
directly support animal welfare. All activities
are delivered without charge and for the
direct public benefit.| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have|Para 1.18|The trustees confirm that they have had due
regard to the Charity Commission’s| 1 |had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit||guidance on public benefit when planning
and reviewing the Charity’s activities and
objectives. The trustees are satisfied that all
the Charity’s operations in 2024–2025 have
continued to deliver clear public benefit in
line with its charitable purposes.| |---|---|---| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|Greek Stray ResQ & Support does not issue
unrestricted grants or lump-sum funding to
shelters or individuals. Instead, the Charity
provides targeted support by directly
purchasing and distributing goods and
services such as veterinary treatment, food,
parasite treatments, pet transport, and
fostering assistance. This approach ensures
transparency, accountability, and alignment
with the Charity’s objectives while allowing
for oversight of how funds are used to
support animal welfare.| |Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|The Charity does not currently engage in
social investment or programme-related
investment activities. Its funds are used
solely to further its charitable objectives
through direct charitable expenditure.| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|Volunteers are at the heart of Greek Stray
ResQ & Support’s operations. The Charity is
entirely run by unpaid trustees and
supported by a growing network of
volunteers across Greece and the UK.
Volunteers assist with fostering, transport
coordination, translations, fundraising, and
social media outreach. They also respond to
emergencies, advise tourists and local
rescuers, and support the adoption process.
Without this voluntary contribution, the
Charity’s work would not be possible.| |Other||The Charity uses its social media platforms
and website not only to raise funds, but also
to educate the public on responsible pet
ownership, legal adoption procedures, and
animal welfare best practices. Its digital
presence is a key driver of community
engagement and facilitates both national and
international rehoming efforts.| 2 ## **Achievements and Performance** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |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|2024 was a year of significant growth and
impact for Greek Stray ResQ & Support,
following our registration as a UK charity
early in the year. From that milestone, we
expanded our reach across Greece and
beyond, helping hundreds of stray animals
find safety, medical care, foster placements,
and, ultimately, loving homes. Through our
growing community—now nearing 10,000
members—we built a collaborative platform
that empowers tourists, rescuers, and
volunteers to intervene on behalf of strays in
distress.
Throughout the year, we facilitated the
adoption of well over 100 dogs and cats,
both directly through our platforms and
indirectly by connecting individuals with local
rescuers. Many of these animals came from
heartbreaking situations—paralysed after car
accidents, abandoned on mountainsides, or
left behind after an owner’s death. Our team
supported each case with practical
assistance, including funding for veterinary
care, blood tests, neutering, pet taxis, ferry
transport, temporary fosters, and the
preparation of legal documentation for
international adoptions.
We developed strong social media outreach
via Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and our
newly launched website, promoting
hundreds of individual animals and
responding to a constant flow of inquiries
from around the world. As a result, our
online presence generated donations,
increased awareness, and directly led to
many adoptions, including from countries
such as the UK, the Netherlands, and even
the USA. In parallel, our monthly in-person
meetings and cross-border collaborations—
especially with UK-based volunteers and
shelters—helped strengthen ties across our
network.
The community spirit at the heart of Greek
Stray ResQ & Support was reflected in the
countless volunteers who answered calls for
help, offered foster care, donated funds and
supplies, and travelled across Greece to
rescue or assess animals in need. Our team
worked daily to guide tourists and locals| 3 alike through the adoption process, advise shelters on legal requirements, and distribute donated medications, bedding, and food. Whether through social platforms, direct support, or tireless behind-the-scenes coordination, our efforts in 2024 laid a strong foundation for expanding our rescue work and impact in the years ahead. ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|In its first year as a registered UK charity,
Greek Stray ResQ & Support made
measurable progress toward its core
objectives: to alleviate animal suffering,
promote humane treatment of strays, and
educate the public on animal welfare.
Through consistent outreach, collaboration
with shelters and volunteers across Greece,
and targeted use of resources, the Charity
directly facilitated dozens of successful
adoptions, veterinary interventions, and
fostering placements. It also expanded its
educational efforts through social media and
one-on-one guidance to both locals and
tourists, furthering its goal of improving
welfare standards and responsible
ownership practices.| |---|---|---| |Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|The Charity’s fundraising strategy focused
on ethical, community-driven campaigns
through social media, in-person events, and
platform partnerships. These efforts
successfully funded core activities such as
veterinary care, transport, and fostering,
while also building donor trust and
engagement. Funds raised were applied in
full to operational goals, with all financial
activity reviewed monthly by trustees. The
successful registration for Gift Aid and
expansion to UK fundraising platforms (e.g.
Easyfundraising, Give as You Live) have
helped lay the foundation for sustainable
growth in line with future objectives.| |Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|The Charity does not currently hold or
manage investment assets and focuses
exclusively on charitable expenditure to
further its aims.| 4 ## **Financial Review** |**Financial Review**||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|At the end of the reporting period, Greek
Stray ResQ & Support had total income of
£19,484.00, with expenditure of £9,522.65.
The Charity maintained a year-end balance
of £9,961.35, enabling it to continue
delivering its core activities without
interruption. All income was generated
through donations and fundraising activities.
The Charity does not employ paid staff, and
all operational activities are undertaken by
trustees and volunteers, ensuring that funds
are directed primarily toward direct animal
welfare interventions.| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The Charity’s reserves policy is designed to
ensure financial stability and continuity of
operations in the event of unexpected
income shortfalls or emergency expenditure.
The trustees aim to maintain unrestricted
reserve of a minimum of
£1,500. This helps
protect the Charity’s ability to respond
promptly to urgent animal welfare needs
while maintaining its commitment to
transparency and responsible financial
management.| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|At the end of the period, the Charity held
reserves totalling
£1,500, which the target
set under the Charity’s reserves policy. The
trustees will continue to monitor reserves
regularly to ensure the policy remains
appropriate and sustainable.| |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|There are no material uncertainties about
the Charity’s ability to continue as a going
concern. The trustees are confident in the
Charity’s financial sustainability, supported
by a growing donor base, effective cost
management, and a strong volunteer-led
model.| 5 ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|The principal sources of funding for Greek
Stray ResQ & Support are voluntary
donations from members of the public,
fundraising events such as bazaars and pop-
up charity shops, and digital fundraising
campaigns conducted through platforms like
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and the
Charity’s website. The Charity is also
registered with UK fundraising platforms
including_Easyfundraising_,_Give as You Live_,
and_Dontsendmeacard.com_. No government
funding was received during the period.| |---|---|---| |Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|The Charity does not currently hold or
manage investment assets and has not
adopted a social investment policy. All
income is used to support charitable
activities directly in accordance with the
Charity’s objectives.| |A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|The principal risks facing the Charity include
fluctuations in donation income, reliance on
volunteer capacity, and the operational risks
of coordinating cross-border animal welfare
efforts. To mitigate these, the Charity has
implemented an annual risk assessment
process, maintains strong financial
oversight, and provides guidance to
volunteers through clear policies. No
significant financial or legal risks were
identified during the reporting period.| |**Structure, Governance and Management**||| |Description of charity’s
trusts:||Greek Stray ResQ & Support is established
as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation
(CIO). It operates solely to pursue the
charitable purposes defined in its governing
document, with no subsidiary trusts or
endowments.| |Type of governing document|Para 1.25|The Charity is governed by a constitution
approved by the Charity Commission for
CIOs under the Foundation model, which
outlines its charitable purposes, governance
structure, and procedures for trustee
appointment and decision-making.| |How is the charity
constituted?|Para 1.25|The Charity is constituted as a Charitable
Incorporated Organisation (CIO), registered
in England and Wales on 15 February 2024.| 6 ||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|Trustees are appointed in accordance with
the provisions of the Charity’s Constitution.
The board is self-appointing, with new
trustees selected and approved by the
existing trustees. All appointments and
retirements are recorded and managed in
compliance with the Charity Commission’s
requirements. There is no external body
entitled to appoint trustees.|| |---|---|---|---|---| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees|Para 1.51|New trustees are provided with an induction
pack containing the Charity’s governing
document, key policies, Charity Commission
guidance on trustee responsibilities, and an
overview of operational procedures. Ongoing
discussions and updates ensure trustees
remain informed of changes in regulation,
best practices, and strategic priorities.| |---|---|---| |The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51|The Charity is overseen by six volunteer
trustees and operates without paid staff.
Day-to-day activities are carried out by a
network of volunteers across mainly Greece
and the UK. The Charity works closely with
local shelters, independent rescuers, and
partner organisations—particularly those
with limited visibility or resources—to deliver
practical support for stray animals. It also
maintains connections with UK-based
supporters to facilitate international
adoptions and fundraising.| |Relationship with any related
parties|Para 1.51|There are currently no financial or controlling
relationships with any related parties. The
Charity occasionally collaborates with
aligned organisations or individuals (such as
Chrissy’s Hope) for specific animal welfare
cases, but all charitable funds are managed
independently and used solely in line with
the Charity’s stated purposes.| 7 **Reference and Administrative details** |Charity name|GREEK STRAY RESQ & SUPPORT| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|GSRQ (Working name)| |Registered charity number|1207028| |Charity’s principal address|Cherry Tree Cottage
Roxholme Road
Leasingham
Lincolnshire NG34 8NQ
Phone: +44 7534254896
Email: greekstrayresq@gmail.com
Website: www.greekstrayrescue.com| ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** ||**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not**
**for whole year**|**Name of person**
**(or body)**
**entitled to**
**appoint trustee**
**(if any)**| |---|---|---|---|---| |1|Suzanne Wingfield|Managing Director||| |2|June Newby|Treasurer||| |3|Patty Tottas|Community Relations||| |4|Stuart Francis|Comms & Marketing||| |5|Kent Vorland|Fundraising & Partnerships||| |6|Lina Papageorgiou|Legal Liaison Officer|From 10.06.25|| |7|Michael Newby|||| ## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** Description of the assets The Charity does not act as custodian trustee for any other held in this capacity charity or hold funds on behalf of any third party. 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 8 ## **Declarations** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed electronically on behalf of the charity’s trustees** |**Signature**
**Full name**
**Position**
**Date**|Suzanne Wingfield| |---|---| ||| ||Suzanne Wingfield| ||| ||Managing Director| ||| ||3/10/25| 9 **Charity Name No (if any) Greek Stray ResQ and Support 1207028 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period** Period start date Period end date **To from** 2/15/2024 2/14/2025 ## **Section A Receipts and payments** |**A1 Receipts**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest**
**£**
**19,484**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**19,484**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**19,484**
**9,523**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**9,523**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**9,523**
**9,961**
**-**
**-**
**9,961**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**|**Endowment**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**|**Total funds**
**to the nearest £**
**19,484**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**19,484**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**19,484**
**9,523**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**9,523**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**9,523**

**9,961**|**Total funds**
**to the nearest £**
**19,484**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**19,484**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**19,484**
**9,523**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**9,523**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**9,523**

**9,961**|**Last year**
**to the nearest £**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||**19,484**|||||**-**| ||**-**|||||**-**| ||**-**|||||**-**| ||**-**|||||**-**| ||**-**|||||**-**| ||**-**|||||**-**| ||**-**|||||**-**| ||**-**|||||**-**| |**_Sub total_**_(Gross income for_
_AR)_|**19,484**|||||**-**| |||||||| |**A2 Asset and investment sales,**
**(see table).**||||||| ||**-**|||||| ||**-**|||||**-**| |**_Sub total_**|**-**|||||**-**| |**_Total receipts_**
**A3 Payments**||||||| |||||||**-**| |||||||| ||**9,523**|||||**-**| ||**-**|||||**-**| ||**-**|||||**-**| ||**-**|||||**-**| ||**-**|||||**-**| ||**-**|||||**-**| ||**-**|||||**-**| ||**-**|||||**-**| ||**-**|||||**-**| |**_Sub total_ **|**9,523**|||||**-**| |||||||| |**A4 Asset and investment**
**purchases, (see table)**||||||| ||**-**|||||| ||**-**|||||| |**_Sub total_ **|**-**|||||**-**| |**_Total payments_**
**_Net of receipts/(payments)_**
**A5 Transfers between funds**
**A6 Cash funds last year end**
**_Cash funds this year end_**||||||| |||||||**-**| |||||||| ||**9,961**|**-**|**-**|
**9,961**||**-**| ||**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**||**-**| ||**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**||**-**| ||**9,961**|**-**|**-**|**9,961**||**-**| CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 1 ## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period** |**Categories**
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
**B5 Liabilities**
**B3 Investment assets**
**B2 Other monetary assets**
**B4 Assets retained for the**
**charity’s own use**
**B1 Cash funds**|**Details**
**Details**
**Details**
**_Total cash funds_**
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
**Details**
**Details**
Stuart Francis
Signature electronic
June Newby|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**to nearest £**
**9,961**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**9,961**
**-**
OK
OK
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**to nearest £**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**
**Cost (optional)**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**
**Cost (optional)**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**Fund to which**
**liability relates**
**Amount due**
**(optional)**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
Print Name
June Newby
Stuart Francis|**Endowment**
**funds**
**to nearest £**| |---|---|---|---| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||OK| ||||**Endowment**
**funds**
**to nearest £**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**Current value**
**(optional)**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**Current value**
**(optional)**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**-**| ||||**When due**
**(optional)**| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||Date of
approval| ||June Newby|June Newby|10/3/2025| ||Stuart Francis|Stuart Francis|**10/3/2025**| CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 2