Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue Registered charity number 1060244 Annual Report and Accounts for the year to 31st December 2023
Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue Annual report and accounts 31 December 2023 Contents Page Annual report Independent examiners report Statement of financial activities Baiancc Jhect Statement of cash flows Notes
Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue Annual report 31st December 2023 The managing committee present their report for the year to 31 December 2023. In alphabetical order, the members of the managing committee are: Tina Armitage Trustee Di Cobbett Trustee Pauline Dowland - Retail Manager (Milford) Kim Edwards - Trustee ThercJa Foot - Co-manager Jon Hancock - Co-manager Kathleen Quinn Chair of Trustees Kelly Terkeurst - Retail Co-manager (Lymington) Jo Walters - Retail Co-manager (Lymington) Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue was established by Trust Deed dated 13 December 1996 and is registered charlty, No 1060244. Objects, organisatlon and activities The organisation was established to alleviate feline suffering by establishing a rescue and rehoming charity in the New Forest area. 2023 saw demands on the charity's services continue to grow significantly, with the number of new cases rising by more than 20 per cent to 270. The effects of the cost of living crisis were brought iiito shal-p foius as maiiy owi)ei-s sti-ugg led to affoi-d pet cal-e aiid liad to i-eliiiqu isli tliei1- 0111 Illal>, A> a result, the charity's rescue centre was at capacity for much of the year. The majority of cases dealt with involved stray, abandoned, sick or unwanted cats and kittens who were cared for, given veterinary treatment where appropriate and, when allowed, rehomed. On numerous occasions when the rescue centre was full, staff and volunteers provided temporary shelter and care for cats and kittens in their own homes. The charity prides itself on a strict policy of never putting a healthy animal to sleep, and cats unable to find homes for reasons of age, infirmity or temperament were given permanent accommodation at our rescue centre, or adopted as ferals at farms, stables and smallholdings. Once again the charity's two shops achieved a combined gross income of more than £107k. In addition, a number of generous legacies were received and the sale of a property bequeathed to the chariti/ realised just over £450k which will be help to fund the acquisition and developmep.t of improved and extended premlses at the earliest opportunity. With deep rggret the charity announced in October the death of Tern,1 foxon, husband of our late founder Janette Frankland. Terry, who was 86, had played a vital role in the establishment and development of the charity, offering unwavering support to Janette. Appropriate measures were taken to ensure that the couple's home in Highfield Avenue could continue to accommodate the rescue centre while the search for new headquarters continued, Up to date news and infnrmation is available at the charity's regularly updated website and through its social media platforms. Finances The organisation continues to be funded principally from donations, legacies, shop and sale takings. Wliei é ielevai)t, suppoiters aiE enLrJuiBrJed lo Gift Aid d¢latIo]l5. I lie attached fii)ai)cial stateiiieiiis show the financial position of the charity at 31 December 2023. Registered address: Bankers.. Iiidepenu 18 Highfield Avenue, Lymington S041 9HW. HSBC Bank plc and Santander UK plc I IL examiner". Adam Jenkinson FCA, 23 Dene Way, Ashurst S040 7DA. J. Hancock er Date: 21st October 2024 Qrt ketrialf of the rraThiying comm,;ttee
Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue Charity no: 1060244 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts (as set out on pages 3 to 7) of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 31st December 2023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I reFyort in respect of rrry examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under secti¢)n 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under sertion 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement Since the Trust's gross income exceeds £250,UUU your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with sectlon 130 of the Charities the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or tr.hp. acc.ount.s did not comply with the applic.able req.uirements conc.erning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of Lhe StaLemenl of Recommerided Praclice for aLcounLing and reporting by chariLies [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)]. I havc no conccrns and havc comc across no othcr matters in conncction with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Name: Adam Clifford Jenkinson FCA Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Address: 23 Dene Way, Ashurst, Southampton S040 7DA Date.. 21st October 2024
Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue Statement of financial activities For the year ended 31st December 2023 Income and expendlture Income: Donations Shop takings Legacy income Sale takings Deposit interest Total income 2023 2022 31,016 107,338 564.518 1.228 1.760 53,720 107,394 1,763 147 705,860 181.956 Expenditure on: Charitable activitles: Cat food Cat litter Rescue centre wages Veterinary fees Vehicle running costs Cleaning and hygiene Total Raising funds: Shop expenses Event and placement advertising Hire charges Total Other". Electricity Printing p03tage and stationery Bank charges Telephone and postage Insurance Depreciation Suiidry expenses Total 15,073 5,669 64.130 32.559 7.862 10,506 135,799 13,662 6,987 59,839 29,163 8,853 8,978 127,482 77.576 348 5,142 83.066 68,011 220 3,009 71,240 5,530 537 475 2,337 1,244 2,334 6,187 18.644 2,288 709 519 1,572 1,171 3,113 6,929 16,301 Total expenditure Net {deficit} I surplus for the year Fund balances brought foNard Fund balances carrled forward 237,509 468.351 570,433 1,038 784 215,D23 {33,067) 603,500 570 433
Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue Balance sheet At 31st December 2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 Note Flxed assets Cat houses and pens Vehicle Equipment 199 6,584 220 7,003 265 8,779 293 9,337 Current assets Consumables Debtors and prepayments Cash at bank and in hand 2,670 7,6.71 1 021 440 1,031,781 1,690 6,216 553 190 561,096 Current liabilitles Creditors and accruals Net current assets Net assets 1 031781 1 038 784 570 433 Represented by: Unrestricted Income fund General purpose fund 1 038 784 1 038 784 570 433 570 433 J. Hancock Treasurer Date: 21st October 2024
Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue Statement of cash flows For the year to 31 December 2023 2023 2022 Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by operating activities Investing activities Investment income received Net cash generated from investing activities Net increaselldecrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equlvalents at end of year Note 467,912 (28,569) 338 338 338 338 468,250 553,190 1,021,440 (28,231) 581,421 553,190
Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue Notes to the accounts 31st December 2023 l. Accounting policies General These accounts have been prepared under the historic cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and with the Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting for Charities. Tanglble fixed assets for use by charity These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £500. They are valued at cost or a reasonable value on receipt. Depreciatlon Depreciation is provided on all fixed assets at the rate of 25 % per annum on the reducing balance basis. Consumables These are valued at the lower of cost or market value. 2. Flxed assets Cat houses & pens Vehicle Equipment Total Cost: Brought forward At 31 December 2023 Depreclatlon: Brought forward Charged At 31 December 2023 28,380 66 20,948 6,817 73 56,145 Net book value: At 31 December 2023 At 31 December 2022 199 265 220 293 3. Employees 2023 2022 Remuneration: Rescue centre staff Shop staff Total 64,130 59,839 Headcount: Rescue centre Shops Total 2023 2022
Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue Notes to the accounts 31st December 2023 4. Cash at bank and in hand" 2023 2022 Cash in hand Current account Notice deposits (less than 3 months) Notice deposits (over 3 months) Total cash and cash equivalents 1,254 1,236 873,499 405,267 86,339 86,339 60,348 60,348 1 021 440 553 190 5. Cash generated from operations 2023 2022 Surpluslldeficitl for the year Adjustments for.. Depreciation charges Interest from investments (Increaselldecrease in stocks Ilncreaselldecrease in debtors Net cash provlded by operatlng actlvltl•s 468,351 133,0671 2,334 (1,7601 19801 33 467,912 3,113 (1471 200 1,332 28,569 6. Trustees None of the trustees or any persons connected with them have received any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses incurred for services provided to the charity (2022. nil).