Pets in Need (Lancashire) Registered Charity No. 1020244
Pets in Need Treasurers Report Year End 31/12/2023
Income was lower in 2023 compared to 2022. We received a legacy in the last year which boosted our income. Donations were averaging the same when comparing the two years. Our annual open day made a £1.5k gain compared to the previous year which is fantastic. Bankers Orders were averaging the same to the previous year and investment income on the Quilter portfolio hadn’t really done very much over the 12 months. Shop takings were slightly higher in 2023 compared to 2022. We held various fundraising events throughout the year which included our open day, fairs and garage sales.
Lower income this year and high expenditure for the charity meant that we had a significant deficit in 2023. Cost of maintenance for the site was similar compared to the year prior. Overall animal feed was several thousand higher compared to the previous year. Shop expenditure averaged the same.
The cost of living crisis has impacted us as a charity due to rising costs of utility bills and the cost of consumables, veterinary bills and animal feeds being much higher. Going forward, donations from the public and fundraising will be more important than ever before due to these rising costs.
Emily Freeman Treasurer 18/05/2024
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Pets in Need Chairman’s report 2023
It has been an unusual year in the operaRons of Pets in Need in 2023. Following the sad passing of the charity’s founder Mrs Dorothy Maden in January 2023 the charity has conRnued operaRons with the uncertainty that the final Will and testament of Mrs Maden is unclear and we await the outcome. At the Rme of wriRng, we are unclear of the outcome of probate and thus whether the charity has a site to operate from or not. Our reserves are strong, but need to be preserved as they may be required to either maintain and
the charity if we no longer have a site. The shop has been loss making and we need to consider whether it is viable to conRnue it’s opening or consider closure as our other fundraising substanRally exceeds the shop’s contribuRon to operaRng costs.
Commi<ee
I have been very grateful for the support and encouragement of the commiZee. I am mindful with my current work commitments I have not been as acRvely involved as previously. The commiZee will need to make some substanRal decisions this year on site, fundraising and future operaRons in the coming months. We have conRnued to implement good accounRng standards and good governance.
Opera>ons
We have however managed to return to some degree of normality in animal care but have had reduced shop opening and reduced incomes. I am very grateful for the volunteers who conRnue to come to look a[er the animals and open the shop, and welcome the new volunteers.
Animal care
I am very proud of the work that the volunteers do in and around the charity – the dedicaRon and hard work to the welfare of the animals at the sanctuary is clearly evident. We have many animals seeing out their days happily in our care
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with substanRal vet bills to support that care. Many cats have been rescued and brought back to good health, then rehomed, this has been limited by the uncertainty of conRnued operaRons.
Volunteers
We previously had diminishing number of volunteers, so the work had fallen on fewer shoulders. I am pleased to see that more volunteers have come forward, but we sRll rely on a small, core group to keep care going. The commitment of our volunteers is what makes this charity and is hugely appreciated, and I give my great thanks to all sRll involved and welcome the recent addiRons.
Fundraising
As described last year the shop is no longer a viable income generator and we should give serious consideraRon to closure. Marian and her fellow volunteers have conRnued valiantly with assistance from new volunteers, but the landlord has increased rent, the shop cannot open many days and takings are low, partly due to locaRon and being a cash only business. We must consider the future. Thank you all for your support over many years.
The annual open day and dog show and other fundraisers have been a great success and other
fundraising ideas been explored which have made a great start.
Audit
We have reappointed an independent Auditor – Donna Brown - to review the accounts.
Conclusion
I would like to thank all the volunteers and trustees for your support of Pets in Need.
Andrew White
Chair, Pets in Need (Lancashire) May 2024
Pets in Need (Lancashire) Registered Charity No. 1020244
Pets in Need (Lancashire) Registered Charity No. 1020244
Pets in Need Lancs Re9lStered Charity No. 1020244 Reynards Bank Turton Road Tottington Bury Lancashire BL8 3QE 01204 885836 PETS IN NEED EST 1993 th 22 May 2024 To Pets in Need Trustees, As an independent examiner I have reviewed the accounts and accounting records for Pets in Need Lancashire for the year ending 31st December 2023. I can confirm that: Proper accounting records have been kept The accounts agree with the accounting records There are no unusual items of income or expenditure My recommendations.. To produce legitimate receipts for all purchases eg Amazon and eBay Yours Faithfully Donna Brown 158 Bolton Road West Ramsbottom Bury BLO 9PD