SoutheTiI Sthli Tzu Rescue Reg Charity 1049494 Southern Shih Tzu Rescue Report and Accounts For The Year Ended 31st December 2020 Soiidjem Shjh Tzu Resciie Reg Charlty 1049494 The Re ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st December 2020 Introduction The Trustees present their annual report and accounts for the year ended 31st December 2020. The board of Ttuslees are satisfied with the perforTnance of the chaiily during the year and the position al 31 st December 2020 and consider that the chaiily is in a strong position lo continue Name, registered office and constitution of the Charity. The full name ol the Charity is the Southern Shih Tzu Reseue. Dale of foirllalion 1 Oth Sepletnbei 1995 The Principle Office is 2 Floral Bungalow, Hunters Chase, Hutton, Brentwood, Essex CM13 1SN Charity Registration Number 1049494 A summary of the objectives of thè Charity as sèt out in its govèrning document:_ The care and protection of Shih Tzus who are in need of such by reason of sickness. maltreatment and wor ciicumslances and the prevention of cruelty and suffering amongst such animals. Public benefit that is provided by the Charity The rescue and rehoming of Shih Tzus that have been signed over to the rescue or found abandoned following a heath check by a qualified vet and any Iiealrllenl deetned necessary or olhetwise. An explanation of the Charity's main objectives for the year. Summary of main activities of the Charity in relation to its objects. Objectives for the year were to raise more fLJnds to help our dogs and to encourage more helpers to assist with the smooth iunning of the Charity. Volunleeis help al shows and donate items lo sell with all proceeds given to the Charity. A number of new fosterer volunteers have offered their help during the year in looking after the dogs needing the Charity's care. Southern Shill T￿[ Rescue Reg Charity 1049494 The Re ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st Decembèr 2020 Achievements and Performance ofthe Charity Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year. A lolal of 68 dogs were re-homed during the year. adoption donations raised £12.750. average £187.50 per dog. General Funds donated were £22.534. Fundraising and special appeals raised £20.595. Due lo Covid 19 reslriclions the normal fund raising even15, the Sutllmer Companion Show and Chrislrnas Party were unable to be held. Online fund raising events were held through out the year:_ A Surnrner & Winter Auction raised £5.343. Xmas cards and calendars raised £1.539. Dry April sponsor. Kent Walks and sales raised £1.394. Draws & Raffles raised £827, an ongoing COVID-19 appeal raised £3, 132, 4 other special appeals raised £6.474. A 2019 Xmas Card appeal received March 2020 via PayPal Giving Fund. raised £1.886. It was agreed at the Commlttee meetlng held 15th September 2020 to Increase adoptlon donatlon¥ as follo1￿:. From £ Up to 12 months 500 200 1 to 2 years 400 160 years 275 130 years 250 100 7-8 years 225 80 10 years 200 60 11 upwards 150 donation 205 adoption applications were received in the year with £5 Admin donation, raising £1,0231-£2 refund feel It was agreed at the AGM 29th March 2019 to Increase Slngle membershlp fee8 to £10 from £7. Jolnt to £16 from £10 Junlor and Pet both to £5 from £3. Membership subscription receipts this year were £5.0371289 single.102 Joint, 2 Junior.101 Pel lfrom £1.785 in 2019. Savings... Bank Interest received in 2020 was £4,547. Four new savings Bond accounts were opened In 2020 to replace the 4 matured Bond accounts during 2020. April 20 - Hampshire Trust Bank 1 Year Bond, £30,00 @ 1.50Yo pa. Aug 20 United Trust Bank 1 Year Bond £85,000 @ 1.25% pa. Oct 20 - Cambridge & Counties 12 month Bond. £23.500 @ 1.15% pa. Nov 20 - Cambridge & Counties 12 month Bond. £50.000 @ 1.15°k pa. It was agreed at the Commlttee meetlng 31st May2020 to redu¢e helper¥ petrol mlleage allovrance to 30p from 40p. Veterinary costs were £69.162. other direct expenses were £20.595 and administration Costs of £3.074. Stru¢tuie, Governance and Management Nature of the Governing Document and constitution of the Charity The Charity is an unincorporated association governed by a trust deed. Eligibility for metnbership of the Charity membership of the board of Ttuslees Is governed by the Tiusl deed. There are no restrictions in the goveming document on the operation of the charity or on its Investment powers. other than those imposed by general charity law. Financial Review Availability and adequacy of assets of each of the funds The board of trustees is satisfied that Ihe Charity's assets in each fund are available and adequate to fLJlfil ils obligation in respect of each fund. The Chaiily has a savings account with reserved funds to help Gover any extremely high vets costs. The Charity raised funds via online appeals. auctions and raffles and the sale of tnerchandise. The fundraising has ensured the Charity has been able lo help the Shih Tzu's in our care In need of vel care. Transactions and Financlal position. The financial slalemenls are set out on pages 6 10 10. The financial slalements have been prepared irnplernenting the 2005 Revision of the Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charities issued by the Charity Commission for England and Wales I￿ViSed in June 20081 and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities l effective April 20081 As stated in the introdLJCtion to the report, the Trustees consider the financial performance by Ihe Charity during the year to have been satisfactory. The Statement ol Financial Activities show net outgoing resources for the year of a revenue nature £26.040. Iprior year nel oulgtsing restsuices were £35,858). Free unre51ricled liquid reserves amounted lo £209,099 (prior year £236,485). Specific changes in fixed assets There have been no movements in fixed assets. Soiitheni ShJlJ Tzil Resciie Reg Charity 1049494 The Rè ort ot the Trusteès for the Yèar Ended 31st Dècember 2020 Thè mèmbers of thè Board of Trustèès of thè Charlty durlng the yèar èndèd 31st Dècèmber 2020 wÈrÈ'.- Williarn Morgan Chairperson Ray Castle Vi¢e-Chairpeison Patrioia Fidler Tieasurer Tania Biadley Secretsry Lisa Kieman Membership Secretary Kerry Cross Re-homing Co-ordinalor Lesley Tadman Home Assessment Officer Hannah Hutchinson Committee member Jane Hulchirison Committee rneTllber Sarah 8ourne Comrnittee rnernber Kelly Saigeanl Comrnittee rllernber All trustees are meTllbers of the Charity. At the Annual General Meeting all will ielire but ale eligible for re-appoinlrnenl. The members of the Board of Trustees of the Charity at the AGM dated 29th March 2020 were'.- Will Morgan Chairperson Ray Castle Vice-chairperson Patricia Fidler Treasurer Tania Bradley Secretary Lisa Kieman MeTllbership Secretary Kerry C1055 Re-homing Co-ordinator Lesley Tadtnan Horne assessrnenl Officer Hannah Hutchinson Comrnittee rnember Jane Hutchinson Committee member Independent Examiner- M L Butcher MAAT, 5 Nursery Road Havanl Hanls P09 3BG SoutheiTI Shih Tzu Rescue Reg Charity 1049494 The Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st December 2020 Statement of Trustees Responslbllltles The Charities Act requires the Board of Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the Charity as at the end of the financial year and of the surplus or deficit of the Charity. In preparing those financial slalemenls the Board is required lo.'_ select suitable policies and then apply them consistently., make Judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent", and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume that the charity will continue in bLJsiness. stale whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial ststements. The Trustees are also responsible for maintaining adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the Charity and which are sufticient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with regulations made under the Charities Act. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of ftaLJd and other iriegularities. Ttuslee. signed". Willlam Morgan Approved by the board of Trustees, 1 st March 2021 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of tht Southern Shih Tzu Rescue. I report i)n the aocounls of the Charity for the year ended ) l December 2020. Re4peLlii'e responsibilitivi of trustees and ex4miner 'riie chariti s irusiees arc reS￿nSIble for ihe preparation uf th¢ accounis. The charilv 5 tru%lLLS Liinsider thai an , examination. no material matl¢rs have comc io Iny aitention iihich gNives me ¢au%c to bclievc Ihai iii aiii. material respeci.. I he aLcountingT records wer¢ not kcpt in accnrdance with seciion 130 of ihe C.hariiies Act., or I he n5 Pres¢ribE¢ food Totsi PDOL eostS PDOL Reg151ered Chanly additional 5% discount. sawng Zero VAT Rate 20%, sawng POOL onllnty $•vlng approx 50% on vtt ¢o¥t$ - Approx cost of rnfjds and food trom regular v•ts