2021-12-31-accounts

Summary	of	the main	the main	2021 continued in the same vein as 2020 and proved a very challenging year for
activities	in relation		to	everyone, and for all dogs in need ofrescue help.
those purposes for
the public benefit,			in	We started the year with 2dogs in long-term foster and 1 still in the original home
particular,		the		whilst seeking a new home. During 2021 we had 29 people contacting us
activities,	projects		or	wanting help with their dog, making 32dogs in all to whom we extended care.
services	identified		in	Out ofthose, 6 have ended up staying with their owners after we offered some
the accounts.				behavioural help and moral support, 1 was rehomed privately toa friend, 1
				elderly foster girl died and 19have been re-homed either to people who were
				already on our waiting list, orto people who came forward following specific
				adverts on our website and Facebook page. At the year-end, 4were in foster
				care and one in kennels
				During the year we provided respite care with one ofour valued fosterers fora
				young dog whilst her owner was hospitalised. Subsequently she has been
				adopted by her fosterers and is within the numbers above.
				Our highly valued foster homes again played an important role this year, stepping
				up at short notice and providing asafe haven forthe dogs who needed urgent
				special care.
				Our veterinary costs continue to bea major expense this year. Nle continue to
				support dogs requiring on-going veterinary treatment for pre-existing conditions,
				one with epilepsy and several with allergy and skin conditions. Such conditions
				will not be covered by any pet insurance and so HCBW make arrangements to
				help finance their care.
				All vet bills are covered by HCBW for our foster dogs and, where necessary, food
				is provided, especially ifthe dog requires a specific diet.
				During the year we reached out to other charitable or non-profiit making concerns
				to help with extra-ordinary veterinary bills for specNc dogs needing help, making
				three donations totalling f2500. We also made a donation ofR250to assist an
				owner where the insurance coverage did not stretch to cover full costs. Plus also
				helping another owner, both financially (E262.80)and with advice and support, to
				help her young puppy with worrying and extreme symptoms.
Statement	confirming			HCBWs paramount concern isforthe welfare ofour dogs. When a dog comes
whether the trustees				into our care we endeavour toassess fully before seeking a suitable home.
have had	regard to			When seeking that home, we are mindful ofthe abilities and expectations of
the guidance		issued		potential adopters and their resident &frequent visiting families and friends. We
by the Charity				do not rehome rescue dogs to homes with children unless we feel confident
Commission		on		about the dog's background and history, and believe the dog and children will be
public benefit				able to cope.
Contribution		made	by	Our foster homes remain very special to us, and we work closely with them
volunteers				regarding any support they need forthe care ofour dogs.
				We are also indebted to the small army ofvolunteers across awide swathe ofthe
				country, who home-check for us, often with little notice, and who diligently check
				out applicants' homes for suitability to adopt orfoster. Although named Home
				Counties we routinely cover the Midlands down tothe West Country and across
				to Kent and Essex from Gloucester, Worcester and occasionally Wales. Our
				remit now extends to cover Norfolk and Suffolk where the volunteers who helped
				NBR have expressed a willingness to continue their support for boxers with
				HCBW.

			We remain grateful tothe regular sponsorships and donations made to	support
			the running ofHCBW. Members and supporters prove themselves selfless and
			generous, enabling us to provide the support tothe dogs in our care, even during
			the difficult times we have all found ourselves in this year. We are also	indebted
			forthe kindness ofthose who remembered HCBW in their wills through	leaving a
			legacy, and to the family and friends of dog lovers who gave donations	in lieu of
			flowers in their memory.
			During normal years HCBW would organise 2 Fun Dog Shows as well as a
Other			Christmas party. Unfortunately, all ofthese had to be cancelled this year due to
			the pandemic and we have hosted no fund-raising activities.
chievemen	ts	and	Performance
Summary ofthe main			HCBW successfully placed 19dogs into new, loving homes where their	needs
achievements	ofthe		and welfare are being managed. The majority ofthese dogs go on to lead happy
charity, identifying			lives without the help and further support of HCBW.
the difference	the
charity's work	has		We maintain a continual connection with new families either with direct	contact
made to the			through the trustee orvolunteer who oversaw the rehoming, and/or via	update
circumstances	ofits		posts on our Facebook page. The welfare ofHCBWs dogs is our main	priority,
beneficiaries	and any		and we will provide support wherever it is needed.
wider benefits	to
society as a whole.			We were able to provide support for an additional 6 dogs to remain with	their
			loving families. This included providing short term foster care, and also
			behavioural support for some, as well as moral support for owners who	just
			needed to be reassured that their dog was fine.
Performance	of		HCBW organised our regular dog show at Worplesdon, Guildford and at
fundraising activities			Tyttenhanger Green near StAlbans but sadly both events, as well as our
against objectives		set	Christmas party, had to be cancelled.
			The cancellations meant we raised no funds from events in the year, but we
			continued to raise money via an on-line shop, accessed through our website,
			selling boxer-related merchandise, induding Christmas cards and our own
			HCBW Calendar.
Financial Review
Review ofthe			Financial Statement attached. Our income was boosted by the receipt	of
charity's financial			legacies in the year totalling f2000 plus a donation off5000 from NBR. This
position at the end		of	meant we had no operating loss this year, which had been the pattern for all but
the period			one ofrecent years.
Statement explaining			The charity has invested money accrued over many years, including from
the policy for	holding		significant legacies in past years. The funds are held to be used by the	Trustees
reserves stating why			in order to cover any costs which may occur not covered by income. Over
they are held			recent years, exduding 2020, we have operated at an annual loss and have been used to cover these. Readily accessible monies are held in	the funds bank and
			building society deposits with the larger sum held in a portfolio offunds	managed
			by Fidelius Wealth Management, Bath.

Amount ofreserves
held	At 31 December 2021, monies held totalled R462,034.38
The charity's	HCBW generates funds from adoption fees, membership subscriptions,	regular
principal sources of	sponsorship donations, one-off donations and, in normal times, events such as
funds (including any	our fun dogs shows and Christmas party. In 2021 itwas not possible to host		any
fundraising)	events.
	We also have a portfolio offunds generating a regular return on our long-term
	investment.
A description ofthe	As the number ofBoxer puppies born in the UK and registered with the	Kennel
principal risks facing	Club has declined, the demand forthe charity's services has seen a relative
the charity	decline too. However, in the long term we expect that there will continue	to be a
	need forthe charity to continue operating.
Structure, Governance and Management
Type of governing document	HCBW is governed by a written constitution, adopted at the AGM in 2012
How isthe charity
constituted?	HCBW is an unincorporated charity.
Trustee selection	Trustees are elected from the membership at the AGM, being proposed	and
methods induding	seconded by members. Trustees are elected, or re-elected, every year.	Frank
details ofany	Armstrong resigned from the committee in March 2021 but continues to	offer	the
constitutional	charity fulsome support. We are grateful to Frank for his contribution when on
provisions e.g.	the committee and his continuing commitment asavolunteer.
election to post or
name ofany person or body entitled to	Sue Armstrong was co-opted tothe committee following Frank's resignation and Angela Barber and Julie Semmence were ~pted when Norfolk Boxer Rescue
appoint one or more	joined HCBW.
trustees

Refere	nce and Administ	nce and Administ	rative details
Charity	name		Home Counties Boxer Welfare
Other name		the charity uses	HCBW
Registered		charity number	1006246
Charity's	principal address		26 Latimer
			Stony Strafford
			Milton Keynes
			MK11 1HY

Income forthe year				2021			2020
Subscription s		2021	E690.00		2020	f930.00
		2022	f270.00	f960.00	2021	E380.00	E1,310.00
Sponsorship				E6,527.38			E7p398.58
Gift aid on Virgin Money donations				E346.12			E277.50
Donations for adopted dogs				E3,210.00			E3,175.00
Payments under Oldies Scheme				f1,870.00			f1,735.00
Donations induding	legacies received			E12,063.09			E14,032.01
Shows &rally receipts				EO.OO			EO.OO
Receipts from Paypal	Giving, Amazon,	Easy Click, Give	as you Uve	E1,410.35			f1,244.37
HM Revenue &Customs- gift aid				E0.00	2018/19&2019/20		E6,232.63
Merchandise sales				E1,333.50			E1,276.76
Investment Income
Bank and building society interest receivable
		Barda	f2.71			E27.28
		Mand	f14.44	f17.15		E85.39	f112.67
Total income				E27,737.59			E36,794.52
Expenses
Stock purchases for fund generation			E105.44			f193.70
Dog care and welfare	activities
Veterinary costs			E19,001.85			E27,281.63
Kennels charges			E1,246.60			E5,499.75
Travelling costs			f988.60			E1,312.80
Miscellaneous dog related expenses			E20.00			E238.98
Foster dog expenses			f488.12
Donations to dogs in	other rescues or	ownership	E3,012.80
Support costs
Insurance			E390.20			f468.60
AGM, Shows &Rallies			EO.OO			EO.OO
Website and software costs			f804.88			E830.99
Printing &Stationery.			E431.95			f336.26
Newslink production			E215.35			E95.80
Miscellaneous expenses			f173.00			f196.29
Total payments made				E26,878.79			E36,454.80
Excessofincome over receipts				f858.80			f339.72

Value ofinvestments	LTI			f393,668.65		E415,551.92
	less transfer					-f20,000.00
	gain/loss	on	revaluation	f16,131.28		-E1,883.27
					f409,799.93		E393,668.65
Cash				E0.17		E7.91
Bank current account				E5,787.84		E4,471.98
Bank deposit account				E28,731.95		f28,729.24
Building society account				f17,177.46		E17,163.02
Paypal				f537.03		E1,003.50
Virgin Money				EO.OO	E52,234.45	EO.OO	E51,375.65
					462034.38		f445,044.30
Non- monetary assets
Merchandise				E316.37			E359.12
PA system			Written dov	f56.25			E75.00