Friends of Wallace Kennels 2024-25 Trustees' Annual Report A Year of Compassion and Care for Abandoned Dogs
Registered Charity Number: 1019306
Established in 1993, Friends of Wallace Kennels is a volunteerled charity dedicated to relieving the suffering and distress of animals - particularly dogs - who require care due to abandonment, mistreatment, injury, illness, or owner hardship. We proudly support Wallace Kennels in Brentwood, Essex, which provides refuge for stray, unwanted, and abandoned dogs across Brentwood and surrounding areas. Our charity is run entirely by volunteers and guided by a committed board of trustees who meet quarterly and actively participate in all fundraising efforts. The generosity of our members, volunteers, and donors fuels everything we do - and we are deeply grateful for your continued support.
Community Engagement & Fundraising Highlights
This year marked several exciting developments:
We relaunched our We joined the JustGiving Our dedicated volunteers website, introducing new platform, benefiting from organised five jumble donation tools and a two successful fundraisers sales - held in April, June, streamlined membership that helped raise September, December, application process. These awareness and vital funds. and March. These events enhancements have generated a significant boosted engagement and portion of our annual support, and we plan income, and we extend further improvements in heartfelt thanks to the the coming year. organisers and everyone who donated items.
To raise our profile locally, We launched a new we hosted a stall at the afternoon tea fundraising Brentwood Centre Family event, which we hope will Fun Day in August, where become a biannual fixture we enjoyed meaningful in our calendar. conversations with visitors and shared our work.
Friends of Wallace Kennels | Registered Charity Number: 1019306
Our Impact
The kennels successfully rehomed approximately 175 dogs—a testament to the dedication of the team and the compassion of our supporters.
Every dog receives:
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Vaccinations
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Worm and flea treatments
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Microchipping
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Spaying/neutering
Many dogs arrive with complex health issues. Where these can be treated, we cover all veterinary costs, which totalled nearly £38,000 this year.
Beyond veterinary care, we contribute to daily operational costs and support infrastructure improvements. This year, we funded the initial phase of a new kennel block, with welding for the frames now complete.
Many of our members have adopted rescue dogs from Wallace Kennels and often share how these animals have become cherished companions.
Friends of Wallace Kennels | Registered Charity Number: 1019306
How We Make a Difference
Our work delivers clear public benefit by:
Reducing the number of stray and abandoned dogs in the community. Providing volunteering opportunities that foster community engagement. Supporting mental wellbeing through pet i companionship.
Friends of Wallace Kennels | Registered Charity Number: 1019306
Real Life Rescues
From a puppy farm to a joyful, well-loved life with our member, Eve.
Hello, I’m Candy! I’m 12 years old now, and this is my rescue story.
I was born in a puppy farm in July 2012. It wasn’t a nice place, but thankfully the council shut it down and I was taken to Wallace Kennels. I was scared and covered in fleas, but the kind lady there gave me a bath, food, and a warm bed. She checked on me often while I was being monitored for parvo, since my siblings hadn’t survived.
Since then, life has been wonderful. I celebrated my first birthday with liver cake and doggy friends, and I’ve had beach holidays in Cornwall with other Wallace Kennels rescues. I love digging in the sand and getting muddy, and the café where they have a doggy menu!
Now I’m older and have arthritis, but I still enjoy sniffy walks, days out in my buggy and seeing my doggy pals. I’m loved, cared for, and living my best life.
Then one day, a lovely couple came to meet me. The lady cuddled me, and I felt safe. After a vet check and vaccinations, they came back—it was my gotcha day! I was nervous, but I soon realised I was going to be okay.
Thank you, Wallace Kennels, for giving me my forever home.
Friends of Wallace Kennels | Registered Charity Number: 1019306
Financial Highlights
We remain in a good financial position, with no outstanding debts and reserves to cover at least six months of typical costs, including veterinary care and support for kennel operations.
During the year, we transitioned to an online print supplier, resulting in reduced costs and greater efficiency in producing promotional and fundraising materials.
Friends of Wallace Kennels | Registered Charity Number: 1019306
Additional financial developments include:
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An initial investment in relaunching our website, which has enhanced functionality and donor engagement. Importantly, the ongoing annual costs are projected to be lower than our previous website support expenses.
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A shift in sales strategy, with higher-value donated books, clothing, and household items now being sold through online platforms rather than at jumble sales, generating increased returns.
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The finalisation of a new fixed-term savings account, designed to yield a higher rate of interest on a portion of our invested funds.
Receipts & Payments
1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
Receipts £
| Receipts | £ |
|---|---|
| Income from Donations and Legacies | |
| Donations | 10,312 |
| Income via JustGiving | 892 |
| Gift Aid claimed Legacies |
4,858 5,864 |
| Income from Other Trading Activities | |
| Afternoon tea event | 1,215 |
| Essex Lottery | 549 |
| Jumble sales Sale of items |
9,771 3,041 |
| Investment Income | |
| Interest Received | 1,533 |
| Total Receipts | 38,035 |
| Payments | £ |
|---|---|
| Charity Management & Administration | |
| AGM & committee meetings | 85 |
| Fees & insurance | 439 |
| Kennel expenses | |
| Electricity & gas | 12,776 |
| Operational support | 15,500 |
| Infrastructure improvements | 4,270 |
| Veterinary fees | 37,974 |
| Expenditure on Raising Funds | |
| Afternoon tea event | 252 |
| Communications including website | 2,004 |
| Jumble sales | 663 |
| Other fundraising - village fairs, etc | 45 |
| Total Payments | 74,009 |
| Net movement in funds: | -35,974 |
Friends of Wallace Kennels | Registered Charity Number: 1019306
Balance Sheet
| 31 March 2025 | 31 March 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Current Assets | ||
| Current Account | 1,641 | 24,877 |
| Cash/Undeposited Receipts | 230 | 80 |
| Savings Account 1 | 27,109 | 40,965 |
| Savings Account 2 | 66,306 | 65,338 |
| Net Assets | 95,287 | 131,260 |
| Funds & Reserves | ||
| Unrestricted General Funds | 95,287 | 131,260 |
| Funds Provided | 95,287 | 131,260 |
Friends of Wallace Kennels | Registered Charity Number: 1019306
Community Support and Volunteering
There are many ways to get involved. Whether it’s baking a cake for one of our fundraising events, helping at jumble sales or donating items for sale, or offering time to walk dogs at the kennels, it makes a difference. Local businesses also play a vital role in supporting us. Many act as collection points for donations of dog food and other essential items from the public, and display collection tins for loose change, helping us ensure that the dogs have what they need.
Want to help?
If you’d like to volunteer, host a collection tin, or become a donation point, please get in touch.
Contact us
Friends of Wallace Kennels c/o Wallace Kennels Clapgate, Chivers Road Stondon Massey, Brentwood Essex, CM15 0LH
Email: info@friendsofwallacekennels.co.uk Website: www.friendsofwallacekennels.co.uk
Trustees as at 31 March 2025
Teresa Bartholomew - Chairman Carol Bartrop (Appointed October 2024) Charlotte Bell – Treasurer (Appointed May 2024) Julia Bolton - Secretary Christine Duniam (Appointed January 2025) Deborah Evans Jacqueline Fairbairn Susanne Littlechild Jacqueline Rudy
Registered Charity Number: 1019306
Friends of Wallace Kennels
| Balance Sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| 31-Mar-25 | 31-Mar-24 | |
| Current Assets | £ | £ |
| Business Account (Barclays savings) | 27,108.93 | 40,964.62 |
| Cash/Undeposited Receipts | 230.00 | 80.00 |
| Current Account (Barclays) | 1,641.32 | 24,877.52 |
| Virgin Account (savings) | 66,306.27 | 65,338.16 |
| Net Assets | 95,286.52 | 131,260.30 |
| Funds & Reserves | ||
| Unrestricted General Funds | ||
| General Fund | 95,286.52 | 131,260.30 |
| Funds Provided | 95,286.52 | 131,260.30 |
Declaration
The trustees of Friends of Wallace Kennels declare that they have approved the 2024-25 financial accounts.
Signed on behalf of all the trustees
Name: Charlotte Bell
Position: Treasurer
Date: 23 April 2025
Registered charity number 1019306
Friends of Wallace Kennels
| Receipts & Payments - 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 31-Mar-25 | 31-Mar-24 | |
| Receipts | £ | £ |
| Income from Donations and Legacies | ||
| Donations (including membership fees & tins) | 9,431.51 | 10,062.62 |
| Gift Aid claimed | 4,857.79 | 0.00 |
| Income via Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) | 647.81 | 267.12 |
| Income via Charities Trust | 50.00 | 0.00 |
| Income via JustGiving | 891.78 | 0.00 |
| Income via PayPal Giving Fund | 182.69 | incl in CAF |
| Legacies | 5,864.22 | 0.00 |
| Sundries | - | 0.08 |
| Income from Other Trading Activities | ||
| Afternoon tea event | 1,215.00 | 0.00 |
| Essex Lottery | 548.50 | 449.00 |
| Jumble sales | 9,771.35 | 10,436.04 |
| Sale of items - eBay, car boot, events, etc | 3,041.31 | incl in jumble sales |
| Investment Income | ||
| Interest Received | 1,532.77 | 985.41 |
| Total Receipts | 38,034.73 | 22,200.27 |
| Payments | ||
| Charity Management & Administration | 1,443.34 | |
| AGM & committee meetings | 85.00 | |
| Bank charges | 12.61 | |
| License fees & insurance | 426.44 | |
| Kennel expenses | 24,527.19 | |
| Electricity & gas | 12,776.22 | |
| General additional kennel contribution | 15,500.00 | |
| Kennels refurbishment (welding costs) | 4,270.00 | |
| Veterinary fees | 37,974.18 | 34,814.11 |
| Expenditure on Raising Funds | 1,526.03 | |
| Afternoon tea event | 252.39 | |
| Communications - website, printing, postage, etc | 2,003.61 | |
| Jumble sales - hall hire, advertising, catering | 663.06 | |
| Other fundraising - village fairs, etc | 45.00 | |
| Total Payments | 74,008.51 | 62,310.67 |
| Net movement in funds | -35,973.78 | -40,110.40 |
| Total funds brought forward | 131,260.30 | 171,370.70 |
| Total funds carried forward | 95,286.52 | 131,260.30 |
A new accounting system has been used from 1 April 2024 and the categories of receipts and payments are different from the previous year.
Registered charity number 1019306
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