Registered Charity No: 1067469 Yorkshire Animal Shelter Annual Re ort 2023 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2023 Chair: Judith Cotterill Treasurer: Sarah Cotterill Secretary: Rachael Heap Number of Volunteers: I All executive committee members are charity trustees. Mission Statement: "Yorkshire Animal Shelter aims to provide the highest standards of care to every animal during its stay at the shelter and to do all we can to find each one a pernianent new home" Aims and Ob'ectives: l. To relieve the suffering of stray and abandoned animals who are in need of care and provide treatment for sick or injured animals. 2. To establish and maintain an animal shelter for the reception and care of stray and abandoned animals and to re-home or foster wherever possible. 3. To educate the public in all aspects of animal care and promote animal welfare. CHAIRS REPORT The charity is still in a state of change. It was our original remit to take in, care for and rehome animals. Over the past few years (since Covid 19 hit in 2020) the trustees have come to the conclusion that this is no longer possible on a long tern] basis. We do, however, remain committed to providing for the animals still in our care and will continue to do so for the them for the rest of their lives. We have been very fortunate this year to receive a large bequest. This has allowed us to make plans for much needed repairs and housing upgrades for the pigs and sheep. It was also the reason for our change of direction. It was agreed, moving forward, that we would use any money we have to offer financial assistance to other charities and rescues struggling with the ever increasing cost of veterinary care. This has relieved the day to day burden of care, which became increasingly difficult to maintain using only volunteer help. At this stage we are not looking to recruit new trustees or volunteers, however this may changer in the future as the charity changes direction. We are confident that this change of direction will continue to benefit the animals in needs who may otherwise not receive the level of care they require due to financial constraints. Judith Cotterill YORKSHIRE ANIMAL SHELTER INDEPENDETr￿ EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THETRUSfEES OF YORKSHIRE ANIMAL SHELTER YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023 set out on pages . RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRu￿EE5 AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINER The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act). as amended by section 28 ofthe Charities Act 2006) and that an independent examination is needed. It is our responsibility to: examine the accounts (under section 43(3)(a) of the 1993 Act, as amended); to Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Comrnission (under section 43{7)(b) of the 1993 ACL as amended); and to stste whether particular matters have come to my attention. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a cotnparison of the accounts presented with ihose records. It also includes consideration ofany unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audi¢ and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on whether the accounts present a'true and faAr view,. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention: (l) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that: (a) proper accounting record5 are kept (in accordance with section 41 of the Act); and (b) accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Art; or (2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Astraea Accountants Ltd 81a Town Street Armley Leed5 LS12 3HD YORKSHIRE ANIMAL SHELTER STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 Note Unrestricted Restricted Fund Funds Total Funds 2023 Incoming Resources Voluntary Income TOTAL INCOME RESOURCES 48569.00 48569.00 0.00 5000.00 48569.00 48569.00 Resources expended Costs of generating funds Fundraising trading costs of goods Sold and other costs Charitable Activities Governance cost5 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 0.00 7895.00 900,00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7895.00 900.00 8795.00 0.00 8795.00 NET INCOMING RE50UCRES 39774.00 0.00 39774.00 RECONCILLIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward {5322.00) 39740.00 34418.00 Total funds carried forward 34452.00 39740.00 74192.00 YORKSHIRE ANIMAL SHELTER Balance Sheet As at 31 December 2023 2023 Current assets Bank/building society balances 74457.00 Current liabilities Amount falling due within one year 265.00 Total assets less current liabllities 74192.00 Net assets 74192.00 Funds Restricted income funds Unrestricted income funds 39470.00 34452.00 74192.00 YORKSHIRE ANIMAL SHELTER N(yfES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of accounting The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable United Kingdom accounting standards, the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2005 (SORP 2005) and the Charities Act 1993. Income and expenditure Income and expenditure is recorded on the accruals basis. Restricted funds Restricted ￿ndS can only be applied in accordance with the purpose of the Grant. 2. VOLUNTARY INCOME Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds s Totsl funds 2023 Grants receivable Gift Aid Charitable Donations 0.00 0.00 48569.00 48569.00 0.00 48569.00 48569.00 3. FUNDRAISING TRADING ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds Total funds 2023 Fundraising costs Project Development Grant Expenditure 0.00 0.00 YORKSHIRE ANIMAL SHELTER NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 4. COST OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds Tolal funds 2023 Vets bills Food & Bedding Utilities Waste Removal Repairs & Maintenance 880.00 1624.00 348.00 4186.00 857.00 880.00 1624.00 348.00 4186.00 857.00 7895.00 7895.00 Unrestricted Funds Restricted funds Total funds 2023 S. Governance Costs Accountancy Printing & Postage 504.00 396.00 504.00 396.00 900.00 0.00 900.00