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).