Charity no: 1058892
FERAL AND ELDERLY CAT CARE AND SANCTUARY UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2023
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FERAL AND ELDERLY CAT CARE AND SANCTUARY
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2023
CHARITY DETAILS
| Name: | Feral and Elderly Cat Care and Sanctuary |
|---|---|
| Charity No: | 1058892 |
| Principal Address: | Jasmine Cottage |
| Cemetery Road | |
| Portesham | |
| Weymouth | |
| Dorset | |
| DT3 4HA |
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The Charity’s aims and objectives are:
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To provide or assist in the provision of care and accommodation for feral cats and kittens which are in need of care and protection by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage.
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To prevent cruelty to and suffering among feral cats and kittens.
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To advance the public education in the care of feral cats and kittens.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
During the year we targeted farm cats and kittens for neutering.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Our financial results for 2023 show a surplus for the year of £8,776. Our reserves at 30th April 2023 stood at £87,848.
For the current year we have launched a new scheme for neutering and microchipping domestic cats whose owners are in receipt of benefits, with a suggested donation of £10 for a female and £5 for a male. We hope to continue this until the end of our 2024 financial year.
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FERAL AND ELDERLY CAT CARE AND SANCTUARY
ANNUAL REPORT - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2023
TRUSTEES AND ORGANISATION
The organisation was formed in May 1995 and makes accounts up to 30th April annually. Charitable status was granted on 1st November 1996 by the Charity Commissioners. The Inland Revenue have accepted the organisation as a charity for tax purposes with effect from 14th June 1996.
The Trustees record their gratitude to all who have so generously donated funds to the Charity during the year which has enabled the aims of the Charity to be met and has assured the future of the Charity. The trustees confirm they have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
The following were trustees of the charity during the year.
Lynda Downton Nigel Letheren Ruth Cullingford Martin Jolliffe (appointed 04.01.2023)
Signed on behalf of the Trustees on
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FERAL AND ELDERLY CAT CARE AND SANCTUARY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS’ REPORT TO THE TRUSTEE
OF FERAL CAT CARE AND SANCTUARY
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 30th April 2023 set out on pages 4 to 8.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEE AND EXAMINERS
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts: you consider that the audit requirement of S.144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under S.145 of the 2011 Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF OPINION
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Trustee concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to these matters set out in the statement below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS’ STATEMENT
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any materials respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with S130 of the Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act.
Have not been met; or
- (b) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
B.R. Kenway FCCA Martin and Company Chartered Tax Advisers and Accountants 2 Victoria Grove Bridport ………………………………. Dorset 22nd February 2024 DT6 3AA
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FERAL AND ELDERLY CAT CARE AND SANCTUARY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAER ENDED 30TH APRIL 2023
| Notes | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
| Income | Income | ||
| INCOME | |||
| Donations and income tax recovered | 27,565 | 32,226 | |
| Legacies | 14,149 | 30,000 | |
| Fund raising events | 1,312 | 2,622 | |
| Membership and sponsorship | 1,080 | 1,340 | |
| Sundry income | - | - | |
| £44,106 | £66,188 | ||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
| Expenditure | Expenditure | ||
| RESOURCES EXPENDED | |||
| Cost of Generating Funds | |||
| Fund-raising and Publicity | 4 | 886 | 895 |
| Charitable Expenditure | |||
| Direct Charitable Expenditure | 5 | 34,444 | 27,359 |
| Management and Administration | 6 | - | - |
| £35,330 | £28,254 | ||
| Net (outgoing)/incoming resources for year | 8,776 | 37,934 | |
| Fund balance brought forward at 1 May 2022 | 79,072 | 41,138 | |
| Fund balance carried forward at 30th April 2023 | £87,848 | £79,072 | |
| The notes on pages 6 to 8 form part of these accounts | |||
| All resources are dealt with through the General | Fund | ||
| (unrestricted). |
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FERAL AND ELDERLY CAT CARE AND SANCTUARY
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30TH APRIL 2023
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
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| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 2 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Current liabilities 4 Other creditors Accruals Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Funds of the charity Brought forward at 1st May 2022 Surplus/(deficit) for the year |
£ 89,647 - 4,411 4,411 £ 2,612 85,236 £87,848 79,072 8,776 £87,848 |
£ 78,815 - 2,316 2,316 £ 2,573 76,499 £79,072 41,138 37,934 £79,072 |
£ 2,573 76,499 |
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These accounts were approved by the Trustees on 2024 and signed on their behalf by
………………………………….. Trustee
Date:
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FERAL AND ELDERLY CAT CARE AND SANCTUARY
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2023
1. Accounting policies
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. In preparing the financial statements the charity follows best practice as laid down in the Statement of Recommended Practice “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (FRSSE SORP 2015).
1.2 Sales
Sales represents the total invoice value of sales made during the year.
1.3 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:
Fixtures, fittings and equipment - 15% Reducing balance Motor vehicle - 25% Reducing balance
1.4 Investments
Fixed asset investments are stated at cost less provision for diminution in value.
2. Tangible assets
| Motor | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | Equipment | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Cost | |||
| At 1st May 2022 | 4,247 | 12,393 | 16,640 |
| Additions in the year | - | 488 | 488 |
| Disposals | - | - | - |
| At 30th April 2023 | £4,247 | £12,881 | £17,128 |
| Depreciation | |||
| At 1st May 2022 | 3,976 | 10,090 | 14,066 |
| Charge for the year | 65 | 385 | 450 |
| At 30th April 2023 | £4,041 | £10,475 | £14,516 |
| Net book values | |||
| At 30th April 2023 | £206 | £2,406 | £2,612 |
| At 30th April 2022 | £271 | £2,303 | £2,574 |
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FERAL AND ELDERLY CAT CARE AND SANCTUARY
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2023
| 2023 | 2022 | |||
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| £ | £ | |||
| 3. | Current liabilities | |||
| Taxes and social security costs | - | - | ||
| Accruals and deferred income | 5,210 | 2,316 | ||
| £5,210 | £2,316 | |||
| 4. | Fund Raising and Publicity | |||
| Wages and salaries | - | - | ||
| Travelling | - | - | ||
| Fund raising expenses | - | - | ||
| Photo’s, postage, printing and stationery | 886 | 737 | ||
| Stall hire and advertising | - | 158 | ||
| £886 | £895 | |||
| 5. | Direct Charitable expenditure | |||
| Neutering charges | 3,134 | 2,666 | ||
| Medication, Consultation and Euthanasia | 5,926 | 4,294 | ||
| Worming and inoculations | 2,350 | 1,152 | ||
| Food and litter | 16,021 | 12,413 | ||
| ID chips | 1,163 | 931 | ||
| Sanctuary rent | 2,600 | 2,000 | ||
| Heating | 1,975 | 1,900 | ||
| Travelling | 679 | 485 | ||
| Telephone | 367 | 659 | ||
| Equipment repairs and sundry costs | 379 | 365 | ||
| Depreciation on equipment | 385 | 407 | ||
| Depreciation on motor vehicle | 65 | 87 | ||
| £34,444 | £27,359 | |||
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FERAL AND ELDERLY CAT CARE AND SANCTUARY
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2023
| 6. Management and Administration of the Charity Insurance Accountancy Bank charges Sundry expenses |
2023 £ - - - - - 2022 £ - - - - - |
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7. Trustee’s Remuneration
None of the trustees received any remuneration from the charity during the year.
Costs incurred by Mrs L Downton relating to the charity sanctuary totalling £3,975 were reimbursed in the year.