– SUFFOLK ANIMAL RESCUE 1065934
TRUSTEES REPORT 2024 to 2025
We have had a very productive year, if not an easy one. We are now very proud owners of our own cattery and kennels in Pettistree, Suffolk. This will help to secure the future of our very small independent rescue. Although a former boarding kennels, it suits our needs perfectly, in an ideal local location and a house which is needed for one of our staff to live on site.
Quite apart from having too few kennels available and having to pay boarding costs it is knowing we have the security of having our own premises. Obviously, we have incurred some additional costs, two full time staff and two part time helpers, and considerable new utility bill costs.
It has become apparent that there is a lot of work to do on the premises as some of the kennels in particular are not in a good state. All need reroofing due to leaks and some of the wood work is very rotten, but these works can be spread out over the months to come. The cattery roof has now been totally renewed, and 2 of the unusable kennel blocks are in the middle of a total refurb, with the addition of underfloor heating. We have also had 2 large exercise paddocks erected giving the dogs lovely areas to enjoy some outside time and play. The number of kennels is being reduced in order to give our dogs a more comfortable stay, particularly some of our long term visitors. The whole of the building work needed has been quoted to be around £100,000 so we will be applying for some grants to help with this as we cannot dig too deep in to our funds which are needed to ensure we can afford our day to day costs. Although life at the kennels is currently a bit chaotic with building work going on, we are very excited about the future. Being able to accommodate so many more of the animals so desperately in need.
Sadly, little has changed in the rescue world and everyday demands for rescue are increased, dogs left tied to fences/trees and cats just left home alone.
We do of course need to continue fundraising for the everyday costs and this year have had fabulous support from many local businesses, either donating to us or arranging fundraising events of their own.
We are in a great place at the moment, and can now look to the future of Suffolk Animal Rescue.
– SUFFOLK ANIMAL RESCUE CHARITY NO. 1065934 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE 1ST APRIL 2024 TO 31 ST MARCH 2025
INCOME EXPENDITURE
Charity Shop 57404.90 Charity shop 23111.35 Donations 68140.47 Admin 3244.82 Fundraising 9133.62 Fundraising 183.09 Homing 40278.14 Supplies 34538.25 Membership 291.00 Veterinary Care 121592.38 Collection Boxes 234.76 Animal Care 96431.49 HMRC 29403.30 Transport 2361.18 Legacies 125692.75 Purchase of Kennels 653555.14 Kennel repairs 11327.15 Misc 1277.00 Misc 951.00
OPENING BALANCE 814650.61 INCOME 331855.94 EXPENSES 947295.85
CLOSING BALANCE 199210.70 LOCATIONOF FUNDS BARCLAYS BANK 198592.00 PAYPAL 37.33 CASH 581.37