Helping Boxers in need find loving homes Home Counties Boxer Welfare Chartty Numbèr 10G6246 Trustees, Annual Report & Accounts for the period from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2023 Charity name: Home Counties Boxer Welfare Charity registration number: 1006246 Objectives and Activities Summary ofthe purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document The stated aim of the charity is: "The relief of sick,111-treated. neglected or rojected dog8, In partlcular dog8 of the Boxer breed." Our activities include: 1. Rehoming dogs who can no longer stay in their curront hom88, preferably from home to home but where necessary using a network of foster homes and kennels. 2. Meeting veterinary costs for dogs both in our care and also for som6 who remain with their families or who are in other rescues. 3. Providing behaviourist support to help dogs overcome i88ues which may arise from lack of training or even abusive treatment. 4. Providing advice and support to boxer owner8 on training, health and other boxer issues; giving encouragement and confidence to help them and their dog enjoy a positive and fun rolationship. 5. Co-ordinating home checks and follow-up vi8its through a network of volunteers for potential adopters, adopting homes, fosterers and foster homes. 6. Fundraising via a range of activities to financially support the charity's operational costs. 7. Liai8ing with HCBW members through the i88ue of the annual 'Newslink' magazine. HCBW is a breed specific rescue. We are involved only with Boxer dogs and sometimes Boxer crosses. We try to help wherever we can and this year we have helped nine boxer crosses as opposed to much smaller numbers in earlier years. We believe Boxers are unique and, because of their distinctive behaviours and generally high energy, ensuring the dog is in the right empathetic home is very important. The knowledge within the charity gained over many years has proved invaluable in the successful rehoming of many dogs. We take care in seeking the right home for each and every dog and in the rare cases where this goes wrong or the circumstances in the new home change adversely, we are there to tske the dog back into our care. 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. 2023 was a busy year for the charity. We rehomed 44 dogs, and helped a further 3 remain in their homes. At the year*nd we had 5 of our dogs in foster. Two of whom were in long tenn foster care, three who were actively seeking homes and in addition we had a further two who were with us temporarily for a welfare stay whilst their owners were unwell. Very sadly 2 dogs died in foster in the year. One came in with a tenninal illness which we quickly discovered and another was elderly and survived very happily in foster for almost a ear before becomin ill. We also had the heartache of euthanising an adult male. He was highly traumatised before coming to us and was showing signs of significant aggression. It was a decision we took with heavy and unwilling hearts, but one that was proposed by and supported by the vet and dog warden services. Our foster homes remain very special to us, and we work closely with them about any support they need for the care of our dogs. All foster dog vet bills are covered by HCBW and, where necessary, food is provided, especially rf the dog requires a special diet. As in previous years our veterinary costs continue to be our major expense. We have had a number of dogs that we have rehomed requiring expensive veterinary treatment for pre-existing conditions, including mainly allergy and skin conditions. Such conditions will not be covered by any pet insuranc8 and 80 HCBW make arrangements to help finance such situations. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit HCBW strive to take into consideration both the needs of the dogs and the expectations of any potential adopters. Where a dog comes into our care, he or she is our prime con￿rn. We endeavour to assess the dog fully before seeking a suitable home. Where the previous background is unknown, we will not rehome a dog with young children or older vulnerable children andlor vulnerable adults. All potential homes are considered based on the same criteria - t welfar8 of the dog. Contribution made by volunteers We are indebted to the small anny of volunteers across a wide swathe of the land, who homests Insuran £271.65 £496.60 AGM. Shows & Rallles Webslte and software costs £31.78 £96.00 £804.88 £933.88 Prlntlng & knt1O￿ry. Newslink produrtion & despatch MIS￿lIaneouS expenses Legal fees Totsl payments rnade £39.45 £257.96 £442.15 £209.00 £36.97 £78.00 £78.00 £580.00 £73.478.99 £57,618.36 13.535.16 22,205.71 Value of Investments LTI £366,481.77 £24.261AI £409,TJ9.93 43.318.16 Revaluatlon £390,743.18 £366.481.77 Monles held Cash £O.LYJ £66.47 Bank current account £830.15 £4,569.12 £7,735.47 £17.186.05 £471.63 Bank dewstt accourt 8ulldln8 soclety a¢￿Unt Paypal £15,155.88 £0.00 £507.55 £16,493.58 £30,028.74 £407,236.76 £396,510.51 Merchandlse £139.79 £169.24 PA system Wrltten down Value £31.64 £42.18 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Home Counties Boxer Welfare On accounts for the year ended 311t De￿mber 2023 Charlty no (If any) 1006246 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trust.) for the year ènded 3111212023. Responslbilities and A8 the charity trust888, you are responsible for the preparation of the basls of rnport accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 ('the ACV). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confinn that no material matter8 have examlnoVs ststsment come to my attention in connection with the examination which give8 me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records wer8 not kopt in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no conc6ms and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: 0810312024 Name: Chris Hinks Relevant profeylo qualification(s) A¢¢ross: 20 Buckin ham Way, Frimley Surrey. GU16 8¥F IER October 2018