CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's
report on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the tTUSteesl
members of
Home Counties Boxer Welfare
On accounts for the year
ended
31 December 2024
Charity no
(if any)
10006246
Set out on pages
I report to the trustees on rny examination of the accounts of the above
charity ('Ihe Trust.) for the year ended
Responslbllltles and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation
basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act
2011 ("the Act").
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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have
come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ') in connection with
the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material
respect:
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of
the Act or
the account8 do not accord with the accounting records
Independent
examiner's statement
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection
with the examination to which attention should be drawn order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
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October 2018

Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem (see CC32,
Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidan￿ for
examiners).
Give here brief details of
any items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.
IER
October 2018

Helping Boxers in need find loving homes
Home Counties Boxer
elfare
Charity Number 1￿248
Trustees, Annual Report & Accounts
for the period
from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2024
Charity name: Home Counties Boxer Welfare
Charity registration number: 1006246
Objectives and Activities
The stated aim of the charity is: "The rellef of sick, ill-treated, neglected or
rejected dogs, in partlcular dogs of the Boxer breed."
Summary of the
purposes of the
charity as set out in
its governing
document
Our activities include:
1. Rehoming dogs who can no longer stay in their current homes, preferably
from home to home but where necessary usin9 a network of foster homes
and kennels.
2. Meeting veterinary costs for dogs both in our care and also for some who
remain with their families or who are in other rescues.
3. Providing behaviourist support to help dogs overcome issues which may
arise from lack of training or even abusive treatment.
4. Providing advice and support to boxer owners on training, health and
other boxer issues; giving encouragement and confidence to help them
and their dog enjoy a positive and fun relationship.
5. Co-ordinating home checks and follow-up visits 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. Liaising with HCBW members through the issue 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 four boxer crosses to find new homes and supported another, in
private ownership, with veterinary costs. We believe that 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 tske 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 take the dog back into our care.
During 2024, four such dogs were returned to us and have been successfully
rehomed again.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to
those purposes for
the public benefit, in
articular, the
2024 began with 8 dogs in our care looking for homes; 3 in foster homes, one in
kennels and the rest remained in their original homes. During 2024 we dealt with
62 dogs: 49 were rehomed. an additional 10 stayed with their original owners,
while 2 were rehomed elsewhere. Sadly, one dog was pts due to unpredictable
and unmana
eable serious behavioural issues. At the
ear-end we had 3 do

activities, projects or
services identified in
the accounts.
still looking for homes and 3 older dogs on long term foster. Very sadly one of
our 0Sder dogs who had been in long term foster died just before Christmas.
Our foster homes remain very special to us, and we work closely with them to
provide any support they need for the care of our dogs. All foster dog vet bills
are covered by HCB W and. where necessary, food is provided, especially if the
dog requires a special diet.
As in previous years, our veterinary costs continue to be a 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 condrtions.
Because the condrtions are pre-existing. they are not covered by any pet
insurance and so HCBW will make arrangements to help finance such situations.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees
have had regard to
the guidance issued
by the Charty
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 concem. 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, older vulnerable children andlor vulnerable
adults. All potential homes are considered based on the same criteria: the
welfare of the dog.
Contribution made by
volunteers
We are indebted to the small army of volunteers, across a wide swathe of the
country, who home-check for us, often with little notice, and who diligently check
out applicants, homes for suitability to adopt or foster. Although named Home
Counties we routinely cover the Midlands down to the West Country and across
to East Anglia and Kent from Gloucester, Worcester and occasionally Wales,
We remain grateful to the regular sponsorships and donations made to support
the running of HCBW. Members and supporters prove themselves selfless and
generous, enabling us to provide the support to the dogs in our car8.
This year we have been very honoured to receive substantial legacies from two
long term supporters. We are in the process of assessing the best way to invest
the funds and to ensure they are spent for the welfare of boxer dogs in the UK,
as intended by the legators.
As with the previous year, we reached out to other charities and responded to
individual owners to help with veterinary costs, thus enabling life changinglsaving
treatment which otherwise would not have been available for the dogs. During
2024 we donated £200 to other registered dog charities and over £11,850 to
individuals where they lacked the funds to meet essential veterinary costs. We
were prepared to do more.
Other
Achievements and Performance
Summary of the main
achievements of the
charity, identifying
the differen￿ the
charity's work has
made to the
circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any
wider benefits to
socie
as a whole.
HCBW suc￿sSfullY placed 49 dogs into new, loving homes where their needs
and welfare are being managed. The majority of these dogs go on to lead happy
lives without the help and further support of HCBW.
We maintain a continual connection with new families either with direct contact
through the trustee or volunteer who oversaw the rehoming or by the many
updates on our Facebook group. The welfare of HCBWS dogs is our main
priority. and we will provide support wherever it is needed.

A high number of the dogs we re-homed this year were young dogs wrth
behavioural challenges. We were able to provide behavioural support for many
of them, as well as moral support for owners who just needed to be reassured
that their dog was fine.
performan￿ of
fundraising activities
against objectives set
We held a successful outdoor event in May this year which was well attended
and provided a much-needed opportunity to speak to people face-to-face. It also
gave us a chance to raise awareness of the rescue and to sell a selection of our
merchandise. Feedback from the event was all very positive and we are hopeful
of arranging another similar event in 2025.
We continued with on-line sales of merchandise, including our own calendar
featuring our rescued dogs and also our uniquely designed Christmas cards.
Investment
performance against
objectives
NIA
Other
Financial Review
Review of the
charity's fsnancial
position at the end of
the period
Financial Statement attached.
Statement explaining
the policy for holding
reserves stating why
they are held
The charity has invested money accrued over many years, including from
legacies and other donations. We have recently benefitted from two further large
legacies from the estates of long-time supporters, amounting to £355,000.
The funds are held to be used by the Trustees in order to cover any costs which
may occur. Over recent years we have operated at an annual loss and the funds
have been used to cover these. Following a practise established in 2022, we
have reached out to other boxer rescue charities to offer financial help with their
veterinary costs. We have also responded to financial requests towards
veterinary care from boxer dog owners who might otherwise have been forced to
give up or rehome their dogs, very much against their wishes. Readily
accessible monies are held in bank deposits with the larger sum held in
portfolio of funds managed by Fidelius Wealth Management, Bath.
Amount of reserves
held
£736,000
Reasons for holding
zero reserrfes
NIA
Details of fund
materially in deficit
NIA
Explanation of any
Un￿rtaIntieS about
the charity continuing
as a going concern
Whilst we have a small army of volunteers who provide financial support andlor
undertake home checks, offers of help with transporting dogs and assisting at
dog shows. we continue to struggle to attract new volunteers to take up the role
of trusteelcommittee members which is essential to ensure HCBW continues to
erate.

The charity's
principal SoUr￿S of
funds (including any
fundraising)
HCBW generated funds from adoption fees, membership subscriptions, regular
sponsorship donations and one-off donations. This year have also very gratefully
received legacies from the wills of two people totalling £355.000. A further
£2,000 was re￿iVed in memory of loved ones where the families kindly
nominated the charty to receive donations from the funerals.
We also have a portfolio of funds generating a regular return on our long-term
investment.
A description of the
principal risks facing
the charity
The requests for help have continued with financial constraints continuing to be
one of the main causes of dogs coming into rescue. The costs of dog ownership
are increasing, particularly for insurance and vet bills, which is causing people to
relinquish their dogs to our care, particularly following relationship breakups.
Financial constraint is one of several main reasons why fewer people are looking
to own larger dogs.
The charty also faces problems finding suitable homes. Many homes now have
two wage earners who are both out at work during the day and are leading much
busier lifestyles, There is a general trend away from people wanting larger dogs
and they are more likely to take on a smaller more manageable dog, so boxer
dogs in general have become less popular.
Since the Dangerous Dogs Act, as well as the more recent ban on XL Bullies,
there has been a reluctan￿ to take on a 'challenging' dog which requires extra
time and further training. Sadly, an increasing number of the boxers we are
asked to help are young dogs with behavioural issues.
Other
Structure, Governance and Management
Type of goveming
document
HCBW is governed by a written constrtution, adopted at the AGM in 2012
How is the charity
constituted?
HCBW is an unincorporated charity.
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
Trustees are elected from the membership at the AGM, being proposed and
seconded by members. Trustees are elected, or re*lected, every year.

Reference and Administrative detsils
Charty name
Home Counties Boxer Welfare
Other name the charity uses
HCBW
Registered charity number
1006246
Charity's principal address
26 Latimer
stony Stratford
Milton Keynes
MK11 1HY
Names of the Charity Trustees who manage the Charity
Trustees name
Offlce if any
Dates acted If not the whole
year
Donna Russell
Karen Kerb
Lorraine Harve
Rosema
Westbrook
Eleanor Barton
Trace
Lowes
An
ela Barber
Julie Semmence
Chair
erson
Secreta
Treasurer
U to Jul 2024
U to November 2024
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the
assets held in this
capacity
NIA
Names and addresses of advlsers (Optlonal Infonnatlon)
e of adviser
Financial
Name
Fidelius Wealth Management
Address
Alexander House, James Street West
Bath, BA12BT
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of ke
NIA
ersonnel details

Declarations
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees, Report and Accounts above
Signed on behalf of the HCBW Trustees
Signature(s)
Full name{s)
Position (eg. Secretsry, Chair, etc)
Date
ILklovlzoL

HOME COUNTIES BOXER WELFARE
ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Income for the year
2024
2023
Subscriptlons
2024
£550.
2023
£690.00
2025
£390.(XJ
£940.00
2024
£220.00
£910.00
Sponsorshlp
Donations for adopted dogs
Payments under Oldies Scheme
Donations includln8 legacies and in memorlam donations
Donations
£5,284.00 p
£16,350.00
£1,280.00
£5,489.00
£11,074.00
£1,300.00
£4.414.45
£357,006.06 t.
£3,547.84
£449.66
£5,367.48
£27,862.90
£1,696.23
£52.22
Legacles and In memorlam donations
Fundraislng from ppgivln& easycllck,easyfvndraislng & benevlty
Commlssion
Glft Ald refund from HMRC
£0.00
21122&22123
£5,006.43
Funday recelpts
Merchandlse sales
£559.36
£1,353.64T
£223.93 £1,129.71
£1.222.36
£237.61
less postage & package
£984.75
Investment Income
Bank and bullding society interest recebvable
Barclays Deposit
Manchester 8 Society
£3,175.18
£0.00 £3,175.18
£394,136.26
£120.41
£80.41
£200.82
Totsl Inome
£59,943.83
EX￿nseS
Stock purchases for fvnd generatlon
402.24
£116.35
Dag carn and welfar• a¢tlvftle$
Veterlnary and other costs relatlng to the dogs
Kennels charges
Foster dog expenses
Travelllng c05tS
Behavlourlst support
Hire of fields for dog introductions
Dog tralnlng costs
5upportfor non HCBW dogs
Donatlons for vet costs for dogs In other rÈstues
Support costs
Insurance
£32,602.92
£18,646.25
£5,113.23
£2,254.50
£437.50
£54,641.50
£5,721.39
£818.64
£2,286.40
£79.98
£33.50
£2,106.33
12615.54
£200.00
£6,050.00
£271.65
£271.65
AGM, Shows & Rallies
Webslte and software costs
£174.20
£31.78
£945.88
£804.88
Printing & Statlonery.
Newsllnk produttion & despatch
Miscellaneous expenses
Legal fees
Total payments made
Excess of Income over expendlture
£72.86
£39.45
£355.14
£442.15
£107.28
£36.97
£174.00
£78.00
£74,453.17
£319,683.09
£73,478.99
413,535.16

Value of Imiestments
LTI
£390,743.18
£16,514.83 £407,258.01
£366,481.77
£24,261.41 £390.743.18
Revaluation
Monles held
Cash
£0.00
£0.00
Bank currerrt account
£6,449.02
£329.122.12
£605.53 £336,176.67
£743,434.68
£830.15
Bank deposlt account
Paypal
£15,155.88
£507.55 £16,493.58
£407,236.76
Non- monetary assets
Merchandise
£276.54
£139.71
PA 5yStem
Wrltten down value
£23.73
£31.64