Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Period start date 01/01/2024 To Period end date 31/12/2024
Charity name: Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society
Charity registration number: 1039350
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The Society is established to relieve the suffering of animals of any species who are in need of care and attention and to provide or maintain kennels or catteries or refuges or rescue homes or animal hospitals or animal sanctuaries or other such facilities that the Society may from time to time consider necessary for the reception and care of unwanted animals and the treatment of sick and ill-treated animals |
| 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. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The Society accepts into care, mainly cats and kittens, who are found as strays or whose owners are no longer able to care for them. Dogs who are no longer able to be cared for by their owners are accepted and where possible rehomed from their own homes. Veterinary care is provided where necessary including vaccinations, neutering, microchipping, worm and flea treatments. Animals are either rehomed or put into long term foster care. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission and are satisfied that the work carried out is for the public benefit |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| investment | ||
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All the work carried out by the Society is done on a voluntary basis ie rehoming and fundraising activities. There are no paid workers. The volunteers do not claim out-of-pocket expenses and their time is given freely. The Society relies on and is indebted to volunteers to ensure that the objectives of the Society are carried out. . |
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Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | 1. The number of cats and kittens accepted into care during 2024 was 123 these were in addition to the 45 cats already in care who were waiting for new homes together with those in permanent foster care. Many of the cats who were accepted into care were strays, but others came from homes where they were either no longer welcome or where they could no longer be cared for. 2. There were 14 dogs rehomed from their own homes including ones who had been accepted into the care of the Society and boarded at private boarding kennels while waiting to be rehomed. 3. Requests for help from people who had cats and dogs who they were no longer able to keep remained high in number. The Society helped as many of these animals as was possible. 4. All animals taken into care were vaccinated, neutered and microchipped as necessary 5. Vaccination, neutering and microchipping vouchers were provided to people who rehomed kittens prior to them being old enough for these procedures to be carried out. 6. Continuing veterinary care was provided for all the elderly animals rehomed and those with ongoing veterinary problems. This helped to secure homes for them which might |
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- When requested help was provided for feral cats to be trapped, neutered and returned
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- On several occasions help was provided for cats, in particular, following requests from Social Services
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- Food was provided for colonies of feral cats
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- Fundraising events were organised throughout the year and additional fundraising was carried out by attending events organised by local organisations
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In the opinion of the Trustees the Society continues to be held in high regard by the local community.
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Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives Para 1.41
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Investment performance Para 1.41
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Other
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | 2024 proved to be a good year despite there being less income than in the previous year. The income from legacies was greatly reduced from those received in 2023 but the amount received in donations was higher Expenditure was greater than in 2023 largely due to an increase in the cost of veterinary care |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | To maintain sufficient liquidity to meet the charity’s operational needs and to have sufficient reserves for future running costs |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | The Trustees are satisfied that the amount of reserves held is sufficient and reasonable for future running costs |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Principal sources of income are from donations, fundraising activities and legacies |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | The trustees ensure that there are sufficient funds kept in instant access accounts to facilitate the day to day running expenses while the remaining funds are invested in low risk accounts including cash funds where interest rates were currently higher. The investment policy is regularly reviewed |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Careful management is made of the funds to ensure that they are at a low risk and that there are sufficient funds available for 12 to 24 months running costs. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g. unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated association |
| 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 |
Para 1.25 | Selection at a general committee meeting |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society |
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| Other name the charity uses | Cheadle Animal Welfare CAW |
| Registered charity number | 1039350 |
| Charity’s principal address | Slate House, Parwich, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1QD |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Margaret Russell | Chair | |||
| Elaine Shepherd | Treasurer | |||
| LesleyBlackburn | ||||
| Marrilyn Davenport | ||||
| Lois Scragg | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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| Bank | NatWest Lloyds |
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| Independe nt Examiner |
Bates Accountants | Wulfrun Chambers 17 Lawton Road Alsager ST7 2AA |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charlty's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Positlon (eg Secretary. Chair, elc) Margaret Russell Chair of Trustees Date 26° September 2025
CHEADLE & DISTRI ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31" December 2024 31.12.23 31.12.24 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donatlons and Legacies Donations Legacies Fundraising Tax Rebate 37,820 186,918 18.408 53,559 21,250 20.680 250.793 102.142 Investment Income Deposit Account Income Total Income Resourees 254,111 124,427 EXPENDITURE Charltable Actlvlties Boarding Fccs V¢t¢rinary Fccs Hall Hire Insurance Printing and Computer Sundries Calendars and Pens Miscellaneous Expenses Fundraising Expenses Accountancy Telephone and Website Licence Bank Charges Total Resources Expended 35,603 61,891 417 402 259 439 238 1,120 480 220 20 -106 33,442 75,852 517 430 231 511 310 2,031 480 406 20 114230 Net Income 153,128 10.197 Inv¢stsn¢nt Appr¢ciation Less Fees 30,242 36,717 Excess of Incon over Expenditure 174 520
CHEADLE & DISTRICT ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY Balonce Shed &8 at 31" Dttember 2024 31.12.23 31.1224 A¢¢Mmulated FuDd Opening Balan Excess of In(y)m¢ ovcr Exp¢nditure 880,050 174 520 1054 570 1.054,570 Represented by: Bank Balanc¢ LS Creditors 569.Iir2 480 568.622 579299 480 578.819 Brewin Dolphin Investsnent Valuation 485 515 580 1054 570 We have prepareAI the above Balance Sheet and annex Incorne alld EX}dItUre Account from the books and re¢ords of the Cheadle and District Aninl Welfare Soclety and certify they are Wulfnm Chambers 17 Lawton Road Alsag¢r ST7 2AA I lth M4r¢h 2025 Bat&s Accountants