## **Coventry Cat Group** ## **Trustee’s Annual Report and Financial Statements for 1[st] April 2021 – 31[st] March 2022** **Registered charity number: 1065043 VAT Registration: 128 5052 25** ## Contents Reference and Administrative Details .............................................................................................................................. 3 Summary of the Organisation’s Purpose and Activities.................................................................................................... 3 Achievements & Performance .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Financial Review ................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Structure, Governance & Management ............................................................................................................................ 5 Declaration ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Independent Examiner’s Report on the Accounts ............................................................................................................ 7 Page | 2 ## Reference and Administrative Details **Charity Name** : Coventry Cat Group **Other names Charity is known by** : N/A **Charity Number** : 1065043 **Charity’s operating address** : Wychwood, North Brook Road, Coventry, CV6 2AJ ## **Names of the Charity Trustees who managed the charity during the reporting period** **Name Office Appointed Retired** Mrs Linda McManus Trustee 1[st] May 2014 - Mrs Judith Stanley Trustee 1[st] March 2016 - Mrs Deborah Brassington Hon. Secretary 14[th] February 2018 - Mr Colin Childs Hon. Treasurer 14[th] February 2018 - ## 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 protection by reason of homelessness, sickness, maltreatment or poor circumstances 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 activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to the charity’s objectives** Rehoming of 74 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 carried out to aid local feral cats and kittens. Some of these were returned to site (TNR), 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 permanent 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** Ground work began on our new Mother and Kitten unit in spring 2022. This new facility will provide a specialist environment for us to care for feral mothers and their kitten litters. We are looking forward to being able to use this later in 2022 Page | 3 Achievements & Performance ## **Statutory Declaration** The Trustees declare that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit publishing by the commission in exercising their powers or duties. ## **Summary of the main achievements of the Charity for the year** Homed 74 cats and kittens Completion of the new feral cat unit, expanding the capacity at our rescue centre by 24 cats Successfully recruited a number of new volunteers following the pandemic and relaxing of social distancing rules ## **Coordinators Annual Report** I am concerned that Covid is still having its negative effects. Unfortunately, members of the public are making the excuse that it has been impossible to get their cats spayed and neutered. I agree, it has been harder than usual due to the increase in about a third more pets being taken on during lockdown, but if you are prepared to travel a bit further it is possible. We have also lost some of our volunteers probably due to the pandemic’s long duration, but we are glad to retain our “regulars”, and also to have had some new volunteers join us recently. The helpline is ramping up again, as people get out into their gardens, or are having bank holidays off and spot strays. The huge job we started in September 2021 is still ongoing with over 60 cats and kittens receiving our help. This is a massive job for such a small charity, and we are grateful that our volunteers and supporters are there for these poor cats. Some remedial work is currently underway at the Centre, as it has been over the winter too, the old Feral Towers have been spruced up, and made more cosy with some extra insulation and wood replaced where necessary. So some of the cats had to be placed in temporary quarters to facilitate this. We celebrate our 25th Anniversary this year which is a fabulous milestone, we are looking forward to seeing some of you later on this year, when we hope to offer our successful cream teas. Nearer Christmas, we hope to have our Christmas Fayre at Coundon Club again. Sometimes there are not enough hours in the day (or night), and we hope we are keeping our supporters and volunteers updated. It is hard to do this with our other responsibilities, but the felines must come first, so thank you for your patience. We would like to express our gratitude to volunteers, supporters and everyone who contributes to Coventry Cat Group making it a success, this would not be possible without you all. Page | 4 ## Financial Review ## **Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves** The Trust has no substantial reserves ## **Details of any funds materially in deficit** None ## **Treasurer Report for Financial Year 2021/2022** I am pleased to report that Coventry Cat Group remains in a healthy financial position, despite the challenges from the pandemic over the last couple of years. • Limited progress has been made on two capital projects for the charity during FY21/22, however we have invested in preventative maintenance of Willand and some of the cattery buildings. • We have ended the year with an accounts balance of £79,987, this includes £23,042 of ringfenced grant funding towards a third ISO pen, and mother and kitten unit, both to be built during the 2022/2023 financial year • Huge thank you to our fundraising teams for all your hard work, CCG wouldn’t be able to do the great work we do without the money the team have helped raise! Our Christmas Fayre returned in 2021 raised a record breaking £1304, while “Paws for a Cuppa” afternoon teas hosted at the centre were a great success in their first year raising £2354 ## Structure, Governance & Management ## **Description of the Charity’s Trusts** **Type of Governing Document:** Constitution adopted September 1997 and amended May 2018 ## **How the Charity is Constituted:** Trust **Trustee Selection:** Being an established, trustworthy volunteer nominated and elected by the charity membership at the AGM **How New Trustees are Inducted and Trained** : By reference of the Charity Commission Notes about the role of a Trustee, and reference to the history and current status of the charity. **Additional Governance:** Minimum of three trustees at any one time. Executive 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 assistance, also to members of the public who get in touch regarding feral colonies, abandoned or stray cats. Page | 5 Declaration The Trustees declare that they have apwoved the Trustee's Report above. Slgned on behalf of the Charitys Trustees Full Name: Judtth Stsnley Position: Trustee Date: Il, December 2022 Slgnature: Full Name.. Lln Mcmanus Positlon.. Trustee Date: Il, December 2022 Signature: Full Name: Debble Brasslngton Position: Hon. Secretary Date.. Il, Oecember 20 Signature.. Full Name: Colin Childs Posltlon: Hon. Treasurer Date: 11 th mber 2022 Signature= Page16 ## Independent Examiner’s Report on the Accounts The independent examination of the Coventry Cat Group accounts for the period 1[st] April 2021 through to 31[st] March was conducted in January 2023 by David McCabe. ## **Coventry Cat Group** **Financial Statements for the Year Ending 31[st] March 2022** **Charity Number 1065043** Page | 7 COVENTRY CAT GROUP TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022 The trustees present their report with the unaudtted financial statements of the charty for the year ended 31st March 2022 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered charity name Coventry Cat Group Charity registration number 1065043 Willand HaNest Hill Lane Coventy CV5 9DD The trustees The twstees who serrfed the charty during the period were as follows: Lin Mcmanus Judrth Stanley Debbie Brassington Colin Childs Independent examlner David Mccabe 6 Charwelton Drive Rugby Warwickshire CV21 1TU OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITES 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 SLfftering among such cats in Coventry and the immediate surrounding area: and To advance the education of the public in the care of feral cats ed on behalf of the Irustees 6 Charwelton Drive Rugby Wanvickshire CV21 1TU Colin Childs Trustee 19th January 2023 COVENTRY CAT GROUP INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF COVENTRY CAT GROUP YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022 I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 st March 2022 which are set out on the following pages this report. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER The charity's Irustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charitys 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 down in the general Directions given by the Charity 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 accordance with the general Directions gNen by the Charrty Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual rtems or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as twstees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is gNen as to whether the accounts present a 'lrue 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 thal in any material respect the requirements.. - to keep accounting records in accordance wilh section 130 of the 2011 Act; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and compty 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 19th January 2023 COVENTRY CAT GROUP BALANCE SHEEf AS AT 31ST MARCH 2022 2022 2021 FIXED ASSETS 250,000 250,000 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank and in hand VAT Refund Due 84.215 1.211 81,767 1,755 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due withln one year (375) (350) NET CURRENT ASSETS 85.051 83,172 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 335.051 333,172 NET ASSETS 335.051 333,172 FUNDS Unrestricted income funds 335,051 333,172 TOTAL FUNDS 335,051 333,172 These financial statements were approved by the members of the committee and authorised for issue on the 19th January 2023 and are signed on their behalf by.. Colin Childs Trustee COVENTRY CAT GROUP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVMES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022 2022 2021 INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from generating funds: Donations Willand income Interest Received Grant 34,478 13,930 77 3,950 64,703 13,625 88 425 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 52,435 78,841 RESOURCES EXPENDED Cost of generating funds: Cat Food Cat Litter Cat Expenses (other) Cat Medications Vets Bills (11,226) {1.854) {3,878) {2,115) {14,899) (o) (72) (889) (o) (375) (3.915) {6.680) (2,096) {1,277) {1.280) (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) Fundraising Equipment Telephone Printing Postage arKI Stationery Bank Charges Accountancy Bungalow Repairs Cattery Fees Energy Bills Insurance Special Projects TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED (50.5561 {62.987) NET OUTGOING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR 1,879 15,854 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 333.172 317.318 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 335,051 333,172 The Statement of Financial Activites indudes 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 activit￿.