Coventry Cat Group Coventry Group Trustee's Annual Report and Financial st st Statements for l April 2020- 31 March 2021 Registered charity number: 1065043 VAT Registration: 128 5052 25 Reference and Administrative Details Charity Name: Coventry Cat Group Other names Charity is known by: N/A U￿rity Number: 1065043 Charitys operatlng address". Wychwood, North Brook Road. Coventry. CV6 2A1 Name5 of the Charity Trustees who managed the charity during the reporting period Name Appointed Retired I" May 2014 I" March 2016 Mrs Lin Mcmanus Trustee Mrs Judith Stanley Trustee Mrs Deborah Brassington Mr Colin Childs Trustee th 14 February 2018 141h February 2018 Trustee Summary of the Organisation's Purpose and Activities Summary of the Objectives of the charity as set out in its Governing Document To provide assistance in the provision of care and accommodation of abandoned mainly feral cats which are in need of care and protertion by reason of homelessne55. sickness. maltreatment or poor circumstance5 or ill usage, and the prevention of cruelty to. and suffering among cats in Coventry and the immediate surrounding area, and to advance the education of the public in the care of feral cats. The charity is run entirely by volunteers, none of whom are employed by the Trust. Summary of the main activitie5 undertaken forthe public benefft in relation to the charirfs objectives Rehoming of 87 cats and kittens. following each being neutered, vaccinated. microchipped and treated against fleas and worms. Support for long term foster cats with a range of medical conditions and or elderly cats who are currently in foster care. Trapping, neutering and microchipping has been trdrried out to aid local feral cats and kittens. Some of these were returned to site ITNRI. and the majority were trapped. microchipped, neutered and found a place in our care to enable them to progress to family pets after many cases extended rehabilitation and socialisation. Taking into care abandoned cats, getting them neutered (where necessary), vaccinated. and microchipped, treated against worms and fleas, rehabilitated and found a pern)anent home. Providing a helpline to advise members of the public and also social workers and other who work with vulnerable people. Provide a microchip scanning service. Organising various successful fundraising events. Additional Activities Our feral pen5 unit were completed in winter 2020. stgnificantly expanding our capacity to care for feral cats at our rescue centre. Achievements & Performance ststutory Declaration The Trustees declare that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit publishin8 by the commission in exercising their powers or duties. Summary of the main achievements of the Charity forthe year Homed 87 cats and kittens Completion of the new ferdl cat unit, expanding the capacity at our rescue ￿ntre by 24 cats Successfully recruited a number of new volunteers Coordinator5 Annual Report Well we made itl This time last year. we were finding our world a very different pla￿, and today l am so proud of ourvolunteers. SUPFX)rte15and of course our memberswho are"hands on" albeit at a distance nowadays. as well as our Trustees who are very sUPPOrtive to myself and the Charity as a whole. Sincerest thanks to three special ladies. Lin. Lyndsey and Debbie. who keep Di's goin& come rain or shine, they deserve their own pedestal, and have negotiated their way through Covid-19 and also, last year. the dreaded big "R" l As someone who struggles wtth figures and technology, l especially salute Colin ourTreasurer who ts a whizz with our figures, and helps us to stsy in credit. Also. thanks to our independent auditor Mr Mccabe. Our Bid Funding Team who have been quietly working away behind the scenes. we are forever grateful for their kind efforts in these even more competitive times. We have very nearly managed to see completion of our New Feral Towers. helped along by some skilled crafts people. and already have some residents enjoying the faciltties. We have a floor which is now frt to walk across in the ancillary buildings, all holes mended, and now given a facelift with some replacement floor covering. Di's 3 Earth Angels, were there clearing it all ready for the repair work to commence, and put it all back again l Thank you all so much l Grateful thanks goes to Sarah, our Homing Ctrordinator for coping with new ways of doing the role. It can be challenging at times,11 know as l used to do ttll- Sarah has been a superstar by doing virtual home visits, which have become the new nornial to keep us and potential adopters safe. I still find it unnatural taking a cat or cats to their new home and leaving them on the doorstep, and not being able to go inside and settle them in. but safety first in these difficult times. Again, we have been kept at more than full capactty, and managed to help cats and kittens despite several lock downs. We have had to work wtth our vets who have not been able to generate as many spay and neutering slots as swiftly a5 we would like. For Instan￿ we had 10 booked in fortheir ops in November la5tyear. butwhen we had a 2nd lock down, we had to postpone them, but Bell and Partners were great and all were completed before Chri5tma> Broad Lane Vets have also helped out with urgent work where necessary. Thanks to our members who have become emergency fosterers Lyndsey. Gaynor and Georgia. Fostering can be a tough and challenging road to trdvel. and we acknowledge that some journeys can be tougher than others. How they stay strong and manage to let them go to their new homes is remarkable. and we do know how hard it isl Grateful thanks to our local RSPCA'S Dave Budd, Deputy Manager, who has been generous with items they cannot use themselves, as well as being there to chat should the need arise. Tesco Stores have also been looking after our Charity by allowing us to have a collertion point with Melissa at Tesco Cross Point. and Michelle at Tesco Ricoh. lan and his team at Just for Pets Ricoh also have a collection point within their store at the Ricoh Shopping Centre. We also receive very valuable Liftlines via the Pets at Home VIP (Very Important Pet) scheme. You simply name a chosen chartty- hopefullycoventry C2tGroup! Theirwebsite states you should receive IO% off online if you join them. as well as IO% off in store. (Correct as of todavs date- 4151211. Every time you shop. use your VIP card. which can collect Lifelines for us. We do quite well, and get the vast majority of our wood litter this way. so please rfyou are not already on the scheme, think of our furries and sign up. they and us, will be most grdteful. Lookingforward to the future. we are hoping to startworksoon on our Mum and Kitten Unit. which will help relieve the pressure on our Centre from having to find a separate and quiet area every time a Mum to be, or a Mum wtth kittens comes in. Our Charity has received a substantial donation towards this from Brenda Cartwright, who knows how desperately we need this. because there seems to be no such thing as"kitten season" it is all year round, and rf it is anything like our isolation unit, will be very well used indeed. We appreciate her generosity towards this so much. As Government restrictions ease. we are looking forward to welcoming back our socialisers very gradually by invitation. This will of course depend on how our felines cope with the change5, and we will be led by them and our Centre Manager and herteam. who I call Di's Earth Angels. Once again. thankyou all foryour continued help and support. we and the felines, very much appreciate it, and we couldn't do what we do without you. Financial Review Brief statement of the charirfs policy on reserves The Trust has no substantial reseNes Details of any funds materially in deficit None Structure. Governance & Management Description of the CharitiKs Trusts Type of Governing Document: Constitution adopted September 1997 and amended May 2018 How the Charity is Constituted- Trust Trustee Selertion: Being an established, trustworthy volunteer invited and nominated by all the How New Twstees are Inducted and Trained: By reference of the Charity Commission Notes about the role of a Trustee, and reference to the history and current ststus of the charity- other Trustees Addttional Governance: Minimum of three trustees at any one time. Executtve Committee meet monthly to discuss day to day running of the charity. report to trustees. including any major risks identified. We are associate members of the Association of Dog and Cat Homes. We work with other local charities to offer advice. support and assistsnce, also to members of the public who get in touch regarding feral colonies, abandoned or stray cats. Declaration The TrE￿eS dedare thatthey have approved the Trustee's Report above. Signed on behalf of the Charttvs Trustee5 Full Name Lin Mcmanus Signature Posttion Trustee Date Full Name Judith Stanley Signature Posttion Trustee Date os- IL-E Full Name Debbie Brassington Signature Position Hon. Secretary Date Full Name Colin Childs ture Position Hon. Treasurer Date COVENTRY CAT GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 Charity Number 1065043 COVENTRY CAT GROUP TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST PIARCH 2021 The trustees present their report with the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2021 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered charity name Coventry Cat Group Charty registration number 1065043 Willand Harvest Hill Lane Coventry CV5 9DD The trustees The trustees who served the charity during the period were as follows: Lin Mcmanus Judith Stanley Debbie Brassington Colin Childs Independent examiner David Mccabe 6 Charwetton Drive Rugby Warwickshire CV21 1TU OBJECTIVES AND ACTivrrES To provide assistance in the provision of care and accommodation of abandoned, mainly feral cats which are in need of care and protection by reason of homelessness, sickness, maltreatment or poor circumstances or ill usage and the prevention of cruelty to and suffering among such cats in Coventry and the immediate surrounding area: and To advance the education of the public in the care of feral cats Signed on behalf of the trustees 6 Charwelton Drive Rugby Warwickshire CV21 1TU Colin Childs Trustee 24th January 2022 COVENTRY CAT GROUP INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF COVENTRY CAT GROUP YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2021 which are set out on the following pages this reporL RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The chartws trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to- examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act" to follow the prO￿dureS laid dovm in the general Directions given by the Charwty Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. and - to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT My examination was carried out in accordan￿ wth the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented wtth those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as trustees cOn￿ming any such matters. The prO￿dureS undertaken do not provide all the eviden￿ 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 those matters set out in the statement below. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention: (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act" and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met. or {2) to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. David Mccabe Independent Examiner 6 Chatwelton Drive Rugby Warwickshire CV21 1TU 24th January 2022 COVENTRY CAT GROUP BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2020 2021 2020 FIXED ASSETS 250.000 250,000 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank and in hand VAT Refund Due 81.767 1,755 65,580 2,088 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year (350) (350) NET CURRENT ASSETS 83.172 67,318 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 333.172 317,318 NET ASSETS 333.172 317,318 FUNDS Unrestricted income funds 333,172 317,318 TOTAL FUNDS 333,172 317.318 These financial statements were approved by the members of the committee and authorised for issue on the 24th January 2022 and are signed on their behalf by: Colin Childs Trustee COVENTRY CAT GROUP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTMTIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 2021 2020 INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from generating funds: Donations Willand income Interest Received Grant 64,703 13,625 88 425 40,323 10,505 241 3,825 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 78.841 54,894 RESOURCES EXPENDED Cost of generating funds: Cat Food Cat Litter Cat Expenses (other) Cat MediG9tions Vets Bills {6.952) (2.337) (307) (2,411) {17.618) (o) (72) (1.473) (77) (350) (1.375) (7.440) (2,735) (1,392) (18,448) (5.123) (2,081) (3,796) {1,928) (13.062) (890) (71) (973) (60) (350) (67) (7,940) (1,977) {1,392) (11,152) Fundraising Equipment Telephone Printing Postage and Stationery Bank Charges Accountancy Bungalow Repairs Cattery Fees Energy Bills Insurance Special Projects TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED (62.987) (50.862) NET OUTGOING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR 15,854 4,032 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 317,318 313.286 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 333,172 317,318 The Statement of Financial Activites includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared. All of the above amounts relate to continuing acttvwties.