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Grand Order Of Water Rats Charities Fund

The GOWR Charities Fund was founded to help members of the theatrical profession, or their dependents, who due to old age or ill health are in need. Other charitable organisations and individuals can also be helped if there are sufficient funds available.

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Activities & Mission

The GOWR Charities Fund was founded to help members of the theatrical profession, or their dependents, who due to old age or ill health are in need. Other charitable organisations and individuals can also be helped if there are sufficient funds available.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£141,757
Latest Expenditure
£186,286

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 131.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 131.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£141,757
£186,2860 / 0
2023
£136,726
£178,0150 / 0
2022
£167,473
£157,5350 / 0
2021
£128,456
£191,5750 / 0
2020
£369,436
£123,9150 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Grand Order Of Water Rats Charities Fund

What does Grand Order Of Water Rats Charities Fund do?

The GOWR Charities Fund was founded to help members of the theatrical profession, or their dependents, who due to old age or ill health are in need. Other charitable organisations and individuals can also be helped if there are sufficient funds available.

How much income did Grand Order Of Water Rats Charities Fund report in 2024?

Grand Order Of Water Rats Charities Fund reported total income of £142k and reported expenditure of £186k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Grand Order Of Water Rats Charities Fund registered as a charity?

Grand Order Of Water Rats Charities Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 September 1985 as charity number 292201. It has been registered for 41 years.

Who runs Grand Order Of Water Rats Charities Fund?

Grand Order Of Water Rats Charities Fund is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Grand Order Of Water Rats Charities Fund operate?

Grand Order Of Water Rats Charities Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Grand Order Of Water Rats Charities Fund a registered charity?

Yes — Grand Order Of Water Rats Charities Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 292201.

Details

Address
328 GRAYS INN ROAD
LONDON
WC1X 8BZ
Website
www.gowr.net
Registration Date
13 September 1985
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
292201
Charity Number
292201

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Trustees

Alan Brown
Chris Emmett
David Brock
KAPLAN KAYE
Richard Gauntlett
Rick Wakeman

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