Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue Registered charlty number 1060244 Annual Report and Accounts for the year to 31st December 2024
Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue Annual report and accounts 31 December 2024 Contents Page Annual report Independent examlners report statement of financial activities Balance sheet Statement of cash flows Notes
Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue Annual report 31st December 2024 The managing committee present thelr report for the year to 31 December 2024. In alphabetical order, the members of the managing committee are: rina Armitage - Trustee Jon Hancock - Co-manager DI Cobbett - Trustee Kathleen Qulnn Chalr of Trustees Pauline Dowland - Retail Manager (Milford) Kelly Terkeurst - Retail Co-manager Kim Edwards - Trustee (Lymington) Theresa Foot - Co-manager Lymington Cat & Kltten Rescue was established by Trust Deed dated 13 December 1996 and Is a reglstered charltyi No 1060244. Objects, oryanlsatlon and actlvltles The organlsatlon was establlshed to allevlate fellne sufferlng by establlshlng a rescue and rehomlng charity in the New Forest area, 2024 proved to be another record-breaklng year for the charltyi Wlth the number of new cases exceedlng 300 for the flrst tlme In the organlsatlon's 48-year history (308, compared to 270 in 2023), The effects of the cost of Ilvlng crlsls contlnued to be felt as many owners struggled to afford pet care and had to rellnqulsh thelr anlmals. As a result, the charlty's rescue centre was at capaclty for much of the year. The rnajorlty of cases dealt wlth Involved strayi abandoned, slck or unwanted cats and klttens who were cared for, given veterlnary treatment where approprlate and, when allowed, rehomed. On numerous occaslons when the rescue centre was full, staff and volunteers provided temporary shelter and care for cats and klttens In thelr own homes. The charlty prides itself on a strict pollcy of never puttlng a healthy animal to sleepi and cats unable to flnd homes for reasons of age, Inflrmlty or temperament were glven permanent accommodatlon at our rescue centre, or adopted as ferals at farms, stables and smallholdlngs. The charity's two shops enjoyed thelr best year to date, achievlng a combined gross income of £116k an Increase of eight per cent on 2023. A further £220k was recelved In legacles. Efforts to locate and secure a new slte for the rescue centre contlnued, only to be frustrated by a comblnatlon of planners, objectlons, logistlcal dlfflcultles and prohibltlve acquisitlon costs. In Ilght of thls the managSng commlttee voted unanlmously to purchase the freehold of 18 Hlghfleld Avenue the charlty's home slnce Its Inception in the 1970s - to ensure the organisation can contlnue to functlon while the search for improved accommodatlon contlnues. The organlsatlon was delighted to promote one of its younger members, Ashleigh Wheeler, to the role of assistant charity manager In recognltion of her exceptlonal skills and commltment. Up to date news and Information Is avallable at the charlty's regularly updated website wbvw,lymicat.org and through its social media platforms. Flnances The organisation continues to be funded princlpally from donatlons, legacies, shop and sale takings. Where relevant, supporters are encouraged to Gift Aid donations. The attached financial statements show the flnanclal posltlon of the charlty at 31 December 2024. Registered address: 18 Highfield Avenue, Lymlngton S041 9HW. Bankers: HSBC Bank plc and Santander UK plc Independent examlner: Adam Jenkinson FCA, 23 Dene Way, Ashurst S040 7DA. J. Hancock - Treasurer Date: 20th October 2025 On behalf of the managing committee
Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Lymlngton Cat & Kltten Rescue Charlty 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 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparatlon of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carrled out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and In carrying out my examination, I have followed all the appllcable Directions glven by the Charity Commisslon under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examlner's statement Since the Trust's gross income exceeds £250,000 your examiner must be a member of body listed in sectlon 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants Sn England and Wales, whlch Is one of the listed bodles. I have completed my examination. I conflrm that no material matters have come to my attentlon In connection with the examlnation which gives me cause to belleve that in, any materlal respect: the accounting records were not kept In accordance wlth sectlon 130 of the Charities the accounts did not accord with the accounting records. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requlrements concerning 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, vlew which Is not a matter consldered as part of an independent examlnation. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance wlth the methods and prlnciples of the Statement of Recommended Practlce for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charltles preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Financlal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)]. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examlnation to which attention should be drawn in this report In order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgned.. Name: Adam Cllfford Jenklnson FCA Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Address: 23 Dene Way, Ashurst, Southampton S040 7DA Date: 20th October 2025
Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue Statement of financial activities For the year ended 31st December 2024 Income and expenditure Income: Donations Shop tskings Legacy income Sale takings Deposit interest Total Income 2024 2023 22,402 116,077 220,727 615 3,631 363,452 31,016 107,338 564,518 1,228 705,860 Expendlture on: Charltable actlvltles: Cat food Cat litter Rescue centre wages Veterinary fees Vehicle running costs Cleaning and hygiene Total Ral8lng funds: Shop expenses Event and placement advertising Hire charges Total other: Electricity Professional fees Printing postage and stationery Bank charges Telephone and postage Insurance Freehold expenses Depreciation Sundry expensos Total 16,967 3.704 83.054 42.546 9,489 15,073 5,669 64,130 32,559 7,862 167,115 135,799 85,612 450 77,576 348 87,341 83,066 2,162 579 950 390 2,296 1,305 895 1,953 5,530 537 475 2,337 1,244 2,334 15,257 269,713 93.739 1038,784 1132 523 18,644 Total expendlture Net surplus for the year Fund balances brought forward Fund balance8 ¢0rrlod forward 237,509 468,351 570 433 1038 784
Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue Balance sheet At 31st December 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 Note Flxed assets Freehold Cat houses and pens Vehlcle Equipment 297,585 757 4,938 165 303,445 199 6,584 220 7,003 Current assets Consumables Debtors and prepayments Cash at bank and In hand 2,265 6,581 820 232 829,078 2,670 7,671 1 021440 1,031,781 Current Ilabllltles Creditors and accruals Net current assets Net assets 829 078 1 132 523 1 031 781 1 038 784 Represented by: Unrestrlcted Income fund General purpose fund 1 132 523 1 132 523 1 038 784 1 038 784 J. Hancock Treasurer Date: 20th October 2025
Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue Statement of cash flows For the year to 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Cash flows from operating activitiés: Net cash provided by operating activities Invosting actlvitl•8 Investment income received Purchase of propety and equipment Net cash (used In) I generated from Investlng actlvltle8 Net increasel(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equlvalents at end of year Note 94,893 467,912 2,294 298,395 338 1296,101) (201,208) 1021440 820 232 338 468,250 553 190 1021440
Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue Notes to the accounts 31st December 2024 l. Accountlng pollcles General These accounts have been prepared under the historic cost conventlon and In accordance with applicable accounting standards and with the Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting for Charities. Tanglble flxed assets for use by charlty These are capltallsed 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. Depreciation Depreclatlon Is provlded on all fixed assets other than Freehold Pmperty at the rate of 25% per annum on the reducing balance basis. Consumable$ These are valued at the lower of cost or market value. 2. Flxed assets Cat Freehold houses & Property pens Vehicle Equlpment Total Cost: Brought forNard Addltlons At 31 December 2024 28,645 810 29,727 7,110 65,482 298 395 7 110 363 877 297 585 297 585 Depreclatlon: Brought forward Charged At 31 December 2024 28,446 252 23,143 6,890 55 58,479 Net book value: At 31 December 2024 At 31 December 2023 297 585 757 199 165 303 445 220 3. Employees 2024 2023 Remuneration: Rescue centre staff Shop staff Total 72,609 64,130 109 032 Headcount: Rescue centre Shops Total 2024 2023
Lymington Cat & Kitten Rescue Notes to the accounts 31st December 2024 4. Cash at bank and in hand 2024 2023 Cash in hand Current account Notice deposits (less ihan 3 months) Notice deposits {over 3 months) Total ca8h and cash equlvalents 50 668,753 88,787 62,642 820 232 1 021 440 1,254 873,499 86,339 5. Cash generated from operatlons 2024 2023 Surplusl(deficitl for the year Adjustments for.. Depreciation charges Interest from investments (Incr8as8)Idecrease in stocks {Increase)Idecre8se in debtors Net ca8h provlded by operatlng actlvltl•8 93,739 468,351 1,953 (3,6311 405 2,334 (1,760) (980) 33 467 912 6. Trustees None of the trustees or any persons connected wlth them have recelved any remuneration or relmbursement of expenses incurred for servlces provlded to the charlty (2023: nll).