SNIP International Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registered Charity No. 1064664
ANNUAL ACCOUNTS & TRUSTEES' REPORT For the year ended 31st December 2023
SNIP International is a registered charity whose purpose is to relieve the suffering and distress of stray and feral animals in communities outside the United Kingdom, particularly through the sterilisation of such animals. In practice, this means welfare activities in connection with stray and feral cats and dogs.
Trustees:
Mr Nigel Mason - Chairman Ms A L Cartier Van Dissel, DVM, MRCVS Ms Siru Annika Lähdeniemi Ms Johanna Lopez Mrs Melanie Davies
Secretary:
Ms A L Cartier Van Dissel, DVM, MRCVS
Bankers:
CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ
Registered Office:
79, Warwick Avenue Bedford MK40 2EG
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STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE
SNIP International is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), not having a share capital, having its constitution and objectives set out in a document dated 18[th] May 2020; it having converted, from a company limited by guarantee and charity formed in 1996, on that date.
The Trustees are empowered to exercise all the powers of the CIO subject to its constitution and charity law.
During the year, there were five trustees (as above) and all except Ms Johanna Lopez offer themselves for reappointment. Ms Johanna Lopez resigned as a Trustee of the charity on 13th August 2023.
RISK MANAGEMENT AND RESERVE POLICY
There is negligible risk in the operation of SNIP International.
It is the policy of SNIP International not to commit to equipment donations or the major part of overheads unless funds are available. Some overheads recur annually (amounting to no more than several hundred pounds) and by prudent management of reserves are covered multiple times.
Our reserves policy also enables us to consider applications for donations of equipment despite not having sufficient current income to support them.
OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
SNIP International is a registered charity dedicated to the relief from suffering of stray and feral animals in communities outside the United Kingdom, particularly through the sterilisation of such animals. Our current focus is on stray and feral cats and dogs.
The principal activity is to donate equipment designed for use in ‘Trap/catch, neuter and return’ procedures to overseas groups who share our approach to the treatment of stray and feral cats and dogs.
The Trustees confirm that the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit has been considered in relation to the objectives of the Charity. The report sets out those objectives and describes how they have been met in the current year.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (Continued)
REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES IN THE YEAR 2023
The core work of SNIP International is to send equipment to groups and organisations all over the world to improve the welfare of dogs and cats through Trap, Catch, Neuter and Release (TCNR) schemes. I am pleased to report that we have once again been able to send equipment far and wide now encompassing 96 countries, 669 groups with 2,257 pieces of equipment.
During the year ICAWC (The International Companion Animal Welfare Conference) returned to Nicosia six years after it was first held in Cyprus. As in previous years SNIP International attended to distribute equipment to the attending groups from around the world. Thanks go to our partners and funders, Cats Protection, MDC Exports, Pet Plan Charitable Trust and of course Dogs Trust Worldwide.
The Catstar project in Sri Lanka that commenced on 16[th] April 2021 as at three year plan to neuter 9000 cats is now in its third and final year. Though challenging local conditions slowed progress, Catstar have still made significant progress and SNIP International is proud to be a major funder for this project.
After pausing our new equipment applications temporarily in 2022, during 2023 we have explored more costeffective and sustainable ways to work. Our new way of working will be put into practice during 2024. We have been indebted and very grateful to have the help and expertise of Juliette Jones and Adelle Goodman throughout 2023.
I would like to thank my fellow trustees and volunteers for their time, effort and friendship. SNIPi has enabled tens of thousands of cats and dogs the chance of a better life, through donations of equipment to caring people, for TNR/CNR schemes in their neighbourhoods all over the world .
In ending my report for 2023 I would also like to pay tribute to those people that have consistently helped fund our work year on year. You are invaluable. Thank you.
FINANCIAL RESULTS AND ACCOUNTS
As shown in the Receipts and Payments account Income exceeded Expenditure for the year ended 31 December 2023 resulting in a cash decrease of £18,333 due in part to the funding of our special projects in Sri Lanka and Ukraine. The accounts are prepared on a ‘receipts and payments’ basis as prescribed by the Charity Commission and the CIO governing document.
Nigel Mason – Chairman
Date : 16[th] July 2024
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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES
Charity Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year giving details of Income and Expenditure in the year together with assets and liabilities.
The Trustees also acknowledge their responsibility to keep proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the CIO.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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SNIP International Charitable Incorporated Organisation STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023
| Receipts Subscriptions and Donations Gift Aid (including interest) Investment Income Total Receipts Payments |
Receipts Subscriptions and Donations Gift Aid (including interest) Investment Income Total Receipts Payments |
2023 2022 £ £ 9,564 9,898 628 567 1,167 280 11,359 10,746 7,129 6,457 1,390 8,499 2,410 0 463 366 11,392 15,322 1,233 21,398 8,476 9,659 2,159 0 0 5,570 0 1,783 1,638 0 0 1,099 3,939 1,599 224 314 218 154 113 521 301 0 0 16 29,692 57,434 (18,333) (46,688) |
2023 2022 £ £ 9,564 9,898 628 567 1,167 280 11,359 10,746 7,129 6,457 1,390 8,499 2,410 0 463 366 11,392 15,322 1,233 21,398 8,476 9,659 2,159 0 0 5,570 0 1,783 1,638 0 0 1,099 3,939 1,599 224 314 218 154 113 521 301 0 0 16 29,692 57,434 (18,333) (46,688) |
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| Equipment via SNIPiE ICAWC 2022 via SNIPiE ICAWC 2023 via SNIPiE Administration via SNIPiE Grant to SNIPi Europe : - |
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| Donations and delivery of equipment | ||||||||
| CatStar Project Worldwide Vets Kotor Kitties Project Network for Animals ICAWC 2023 ICAWC 2022 Customs Duties Meetings and travel Newsletter Administration Meal for supporters Website costs |
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| Total Payments Net of Receipts/Payments |
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| Cash funds Brought Forward 1st January 2023 Added to in year Transferred in year Carry Forward 31st December 2023 |
Unrestricted Cash £ 97,974 -18,333 8,476 |
Restricted Cash £ 8,476 0 -8,476 |
Total Cash £ 106,449 -18,333 0 |
2022 Cash £ 153,137 -46,688 0 |
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| 88,116 | 0 | 88,116 | 106,449 |
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S tatement of Assets and Liabilities As at 31st DECEMBER 2023
| 2023 | 2022 | |
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| CURRENT ASSETS | £ | £ |
| Debtors Gift Aid | 550 | 624 |
| Cash at bank | 88,116 | 106,449 |
| 88,666 | 107,073 | |
| Deferred Liability | ||
| Outstanding Equipment | 860 | 670 |
| Outstanding Bank Fees | 0 | 10 |
| Outstanding Website costs | 20 | 0 |
| Monies due for tax and customs duties | 669 | 3,171 |
| ICAWC Shipping | 0 | 1,391 |
| ICAWC Custom Duties | 0 | 345 |
| UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | 87,116 | 101,486 |
The restricted funds include monies due for equipment delivered but not paid by the year end, including bank charges.
The above statement shows the receipts and payments for the year and the comparative for 2022
The accounts have been prepared under the receipts and payments basis of accounting as prescribed by the Charity Commission and the charity’s governing documents.
For the year, ending 31[st] December 2023 the CIO was entitled to exemption from audit as its income was below the required threshold.
The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Charity Commission with respect to accounting records and for the preparation of accounts.
Approved by the Board of Trustees
Nigel Mason, Chairman
Date: 16[th] July 2024
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SNIP International Charitable Incorporated Organisation NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis in accordance with the prescribed format of the Charity Commission.
Voluntary income is received in the form of donations (including legacies) from individuals, grants from charitable funds, annual subscriptions of Friends of SNIP International and certain administrative, publicity and some travel costs are borne by the Trustees and not reimbursed.
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i) Grants from charitable funds are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when payment has been received.
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ii) Annual Subscriptions of Friends of SNIP International are credited to the Statement of Financial Activities when received.
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iii) Where significant income arises from occasional promotional events, such income is shown separately before deduction of expenses and the related expenditure, if material, is also shown separately.
Expenditure is included in the Statement of Financial Activities when paid and noted separately are any outstanding liabilities when incurred including constructive obligations, if any have arisen.
2. VOLUNTARY SERVICES
SNIP International has no employees. All its activities are carried out on a voluntary basis.
The Trustees are prohibited from receiving any remuneration for their services under the terms of the its constitution unless such services are provided in a professional capacity. There were no such professional charges in the year.
3. TAXATION
- No liability to or refund of UK tax arises as a result of these accounts.
4. UNRESTRICTED FUND
This represents the cumulative surplus of income over expenditure and is generally available to meet expenditure incurred by the company as detailed above.
5. CONSTITUTION
SNIP International was incorporated as a CIO on 18[th] May 2020 and the liability of each member is limited to £10.
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