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#GiveHope to animals that have no one else
pets and their owners who live in extreme poverty
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about ROLDA, Inc.
incorporated charity
ABN 38 420 39 60 60
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ROLDA Inc. is the only charity recognized by ACNC who operates in Romania to help:
animals abandoned, affected by war or natural disasters
local community to create a stronger bond with the animals. Visit PawzUp project website.
About us
ROLDA Inc. Australia is an incorporated charity since 1st December 2014, created by Dana to raise awareness and support for its mother-charity based in Romania. It is recognized by Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC) ABN 38 420 396 060 and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) ARBN 624 622 859.
Contact person
Lauraine
Phone number
0473 001 274
roldaaustralia@gmail.com
Incorporation year
2014
Office address
Suite 10, 424 Gympie Road,
Strathpine QLD 4500
How ROLDA Inc helps
In Australia, ROLDA Inc. is on a mission to raise awareness and support for the Romanian mother-charity and its team who are the ground-fighters that save animals and offer them a better chance to live with dignity.
Together, we are able to rescue neglected, abused and abandoned animals from Romania, where the population of strays – estimated to some millions – is one of the largest in the world. We strive to create a safer, cleaner and more compassionate environment for the benefit of all people and animals and to accomplish this, we created shelters, social-support and education programs.
Since the war started, ROLDA Inc supports the efforts of the Romanian team to help #UkraineAnimals.
Money sent by the Australian arm of ROLDA to support our work in Romania
Fiscal year from 01 January until 31 December
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 464,281 AUD | 2022 | 45,789 AUD | 2021 | 30,237 AUD | 2019 | 17,365 AUD |
| 2023 | 46,4281 AUD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14% salaries for Gemma H. 86% direct costs for animals |
46,4281 AUD |  |
Transparency test
See ROLDA’s latest Annual Report
Audit report
See ROLDA’s latest Audit Report
Annual info statement
See ROLDA’s Annual Information Statement
Some numbers from the latest financial report
| Total revenues (donations and bequests) | Total expenses | Net surplus/(deficit) | Total assets | Total liabilities | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenues (donations and bequests) | 645,395 AUD | Total expenses | 591,906 AUD | Net surplus/(deficit) | 53,489 AUD | Total assets | 120,508 AUD | Total liabilities | 116,560 AUD |
| Total expenses | 591,906 AUD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses | - Employee expenses paid from Australia: | 591,906 AUD | 3,818 AUD |
| Total expenses | - Grants and donations made for use outside Australia: | 591,906 AUD | 454,880 AUD |
| Total expenses | - All other expenses: | 591,906 AUD | 133,208 AUD |
ROLDA Inc is entitled to a GST concession and is therefore not registered for GST. As a result, revenue, expenses and assets are recognised inclusive of the amount of goods and services tax (GST) as GST is not payable to, nor recoverable from, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
Principal activities in Australia
Enable rescued dogs and cats to receive medical assistance and sheltering into our private facilities until being adopted
Support fundraising efforts in Australia to benefit street animals in Romania and Ukraine as well as to campaign against illegal public shelter, against animal cruelty and abuses
Fund a database of Australian supporters to more effectively raise help for animals in need
Support fundraising efforts in Australia to benefit street dogs and cats affected by disasters (e.g. the war in Ukraine)
What we do for Australian supporters
Provide supportive literature about various animal topics (Simple rules to keep your pet safe from the hot pavement; Mini guide about responsible dog ownership; How to create a disaster plan for your dog; Tips to travel with your pet; Pet Fire Safety; etc).
Opportunity to be part of our team as a volunteer (in case you’d like to put your best skills at use for animals in need and for a charity that use resources to save them) or as an ambassador (to share news about ROLDA on social media or to wear items that we send you for free).
Possibility to sponsor at distance a dog rescued from streets or a poor community pet who struggles to live decently.
How Australian supporters can make a gift to ROLDA?
Send a check
Please make the check payable to ROLDA Inc and send it to this postal address in Australia
PO Box 5919
Brendale DC
QLD 4500
Legacy for animals
Your love for animals can last forever when you make a gift to ROLDA in your will.
Bank Account
BSB: 032-515
Account number: 337936
Bank name: WestPac
ROLDA’s founder invites you to find out how we started and why
“Firstly, thank you for visiting the ROLDA website. Your interest and support are what enable us to save lives every day. Below is a brief overview of the journey I have been on and which has led to ROLDA. To be totally honest, it was my personal ambition to set up ROLDA on a 3rd continent, Australia (after Europe and North America). Back in 2015, we didn’t have many Australian supporters but I managed to convince one to register ROLDA as a charity in South Australia. This was the first step accomplished exactly on Romanian National Day, on 1st December. While I am aware that I can’t do all things from Romania by myself to meet the ACNC requirements, I also found out the hard way that my beliefs and values can only continue with the right people aside. People from the board will come and go until the right ones will stay to represent ROLDA in Australia, where our lovely supporters deserve respect and transparency, because they trust us, they put their hearts and money to see our campaigns keep going, helping ROLDA reach more animals in need. Temporarely, the board is formed by Sarah from NSW which convinced some of her friends to join. During the blurry times, we also were lucky to find Liz who helped us plan marketing strategy and go-ahead to reach new supporters to raise awareness about Romanian animal’s plight. In Australia, thanks to Liz and her company, our fundraising program goes very well, especially considering the modest amount we started with. The road was and continues to be long and difficult. Yet whenever I am near the kennels and can see the difference we have made to the lives of #ROLDAdogs, I realize that battle for them, it’s all worth it. And that there is still plenty of work to do! I hope you enjoy reading it.”
With respect and hope, Dana!
Testimonials
“I extend the hand of friendship to you and your workers and wish you success in saving all the dogs that need saving and that you are able through people’s donations and kindness, to give all Romania animals safe shelter, food, and security. The days of murdering our beloved animals must come to an end as we educate people and stop money from being made from their deaths. Keep this wonderful work going!”
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