Basset Hound Rescue & Welfare
The Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2025
We are an independent national charity, endorsed by the Royal Kennel Club, whose aim is rescuing or accepting into our care, any and all Basset Hounds who are surrendered to us: unwanted, abandoned, victims of cruelty or neglect, needing shelter and care – ultimately to be found loving homes with owners who are familiar with the breed.
Our nationwide network of experienced representatives, contacts and foster homes are equipped to advise owners experiencing difficulties with their dogs and attempt to resolve issues, so Hound and owner can stay together to avoid the Hound being rehomed.
The reasons given for dogs being surrendered don’t change: relationship breakdown, puppy bought for a child who has little or no interest when the novelty wears off, dogs bought by inexperienced owners and allowed to become out-of-control – the list goes on. Typically, male dogs surrendered outnumber bitches 3:1. The Basset Hound is genetically a working breed who needs training and rules to become a faithful friend and companion.
This year a moderate number of dogs were rehomed compared to earlier years; the increasing popularity of crossbreeds having a detrimental effect on the ownership of traditional breeds. We supported several Hounds in foster homes, and because of the marked rise in veterinary fees, we assisted several owners with the cost vet treatment for their dogs.
The charity’s finances are healthy, thanks to ongoing judicious management of our founding bequest since the charity’s inception, and the kindness and generosity of all those who care for the breed. During the period we were fortunate to benefit from a legacy of £59,407, which appears in “Donations and legacies”. Additionally, sincere thanks to all who buy our quality memorabilia and regularly donate via our ‘ friends of Basset Hound Welfare’ scheme.
The year has seen some noteworthy changes: we said farewell to our longest serving Trustee and secretary who retired after eighteen years, and we welcomed a new member to restore the compliment of five Trustees.
We look forward to building on our achievements in the coming year and express our heartfelt thanks to all our hard-working team of Reps, Contacts and foster carers, who freely give their time and energy for the benefit of disadvantaged Basset Hounds and make our charity the successful organisation it is today.
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1070388
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
FOR
BASSET HOUND WELFARE
Duncan & Toplis Limited 14 London Road Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1TW
BASSET HOUND WELFARE
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
| Page | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 6 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 | to | 10 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 11 |
BASSET HOUND WELFARE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims Charitable Objects
The principal object of the charity is the prevention of maltreatment and cruelty to Basset Hounds throughout Great Britain as set out in the Trust Deed.
Reserves Policy
The reserves policy is to maintain the amount of unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately six months unrestricted expenditure. This provides sufficient funds to cover management and administration support costs and to respond to emergency applications for grants which arise from time to time. Unrestricted funds were maintained at this level throughout the year.
Investment Policy
The Investment Selection Policy is to identify low to medium risk arrangements with a view of achieving overall capital maintenance after inflation is taken into account.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
In the year the charity continued to consolidate its position and become more widely known for its work. The main areas of activity were continued and expenditure on animal welfare maintained.
The Charity operates a website detailing the scope of its current activities, www.bassethoundwelfare.org
Fundraising activities
The charity raises funds from various activities including the sale of memorabilia, holding events and through its website. These activities are carried out by volunteers and the charity does not engage the services of professional fund-raisers.
The trustees monitor the fundraising activities of the charity. The fundraising activities operate in such a way to ensure that no undue pressure is placed on vulnerable people and other members of the public to support the charity.
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BASSET HOUND WELFARE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
Basset Hound Welfare is constituted under a trust deed dated 4th June 1998.
Trustees
All the current Trustees sign a form on a yearly basis to continue for another year. The current Trustees and any new Trustees must act in the charity's best interests and comply with the charity's governing document.
Organisational Management
Volunteers provide active and ongoing support to Basset Hounds in need throughout Great Britain.
Public Benefit
When planning our activities for the year we have considered the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit. We recognise that taking care of animals is an essential part of any civilisation . Preventing cruelty and promoting the welfare of animals increases compassion and humane instincts in society. All our charitable activities concentrate on promoting kindness for the public benefit. The ways we are achieving this are reflected within these statements and on our website www.bassethoundwelfare.org. We are recognised by all the basset hound breed clubs and are part of the Kennel Club Breed Rescue Scheme.
Grant Making Policy
The grant making policy is to make funds available in cases where the activities are concerned with welfare and care issues. Grants have to be approved by the trustees and can be afforded within the overall financial context. There is no overall set time limit and each activity is evaluated on its individual merits.
Risk management
The major risks to the charity are considered on a continuing basis, assurance measures can be put in place at short notice due to the relatively small number of personnel involved in direct decision making and implementation. In the year there were no risks that were seen to have made an impact on the operation of the Charity.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1070388
Principal address
Oakfield Skiff Lane Holme on Spalding Moor York YO43 4AZ
Trustees
M Bibby (resigned 30.6.25) K Tennyson B Bugler S J Halliwell (appointed 1.9.24) S A Harms (appointed 1.8.24) C N Astbury (appointed 1.7.25)
Independent Examiner
S Shaw FCCA Duncan & Toplis Limited 14 London Road Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1TW
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BASSET HOUND WELFARE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 23 February 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
K Tennyson - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BASSET HOUND WELFARE
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Basset Hound Welfare
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Basset Hound Welfare (the Trust) for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
-
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
-
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
-
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
S Shaw FCCA
Duncan & Toplis Limited 14 London Road Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1TW
3 March 2026
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BASSET HOUND WELFARE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
| 2025 Unrestricted funds Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 73,141 Investment income 2 827 Total 73,968 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 7,942 Charitable activities Charitable activities 7,838 Other 17,683 Total 33,463 Net gains on investments 48,346 NET INCOME 88,851 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 733,074 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 821,925 |
2024 Total funds £ 12,156 14,095 |
|---|---|
| 26,251 | |
| - 11,424 16,087 |
|
| 27,511 | |
| 19,070 | |
| 17,810 715,264 |
|
| 733,074 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BASSET HOUND WELFARE
BALANCE SHEET 30 JUNE 2025
| 2025 Unrestricted funds Notes £ CURRENT ASSETS Stocks 5 3,027 Debtors 6 220 Investments 7 715,627 Cash at bank 105,467 824,341 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 8 (2,416) NET CURRENT ASSETS 821,925 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 821,925 NET ASSETS 821,925 FUNDS 9 Unrestricted funds 821,925 TOTAL FUNDS 821,925 |
2024 Total funds £ 3,338 164 365,209 370,005 |
|---|---|
| 738,716 (5,642) |
|
| 733,074 | |
| 733,074 | |
| 733,074 | |
| 733,074 | |
| 733,074 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 23 February 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
K Tennyson - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BASSET HOUND WELFARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
2. INVESTMENT INCOME
| Interest receivable Investment income |
2025 £ 178 649 827 |
2024 £ 165 13,930 |
|---|---|---|
| 14,095 |
3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 June 2025 nor for the year ended 30 June 2024.
Trustees' expenses
| Trustees' expenses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Trustees' expenses | - | 675 |
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BASSET HOUND WELFARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
| 4. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | |||
| funds | |||
| £ | |||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||
| Donations and legacies | 12,156 | ||
| Investment income | 14,095 | ||
| Total | 26,251 | ||
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||
| Charitable activities | |||
| Charitable activities | 11,424 | ||
| Other | 16,087 | ||
| Total | 27,511 | ||
| Net gains on investments | 19,070 | ||
| NET INCOME | 17,810 | ||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||
| Total funds brought forward | 715,264 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 733,074 | ||
| 5. | STOCKS | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Valuation | 3,027 | 3,338 | |
| 6. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Trade debtors | 220 | 164 | |
| 7. | CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Listed investments | 715,627 | 365,209 |
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BASSET HOUND WELFARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Trade creditors Amounts owed to trustees Accrued expenses |
2025 £ 1 - 2,415 2,416 |
2024 £ - 947 4,695 |
|---|---|---|
| 5,642 |
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Net movement At 1.7.24 in funds £ £ 733,074 88,851 733,074 88,851 |
At 30.6.25 £ 821,925 |
|---|---|---|
| 821,925 |
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 73,968 TOTAL FUNDS 73,968 Comparatives for movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 26,251 TOTAL FUNDS 26,251 |
Resources Gains and Movement expended losses in funds £ £ £ (33,463) 48,346 88,851 (33,463) 48,346 88,851 Net movement At At 1.7.23 in funds 30.6.24 £ £ £ 715,264 17,810 733,074 715,264 17,810 733,074 Resources Gains and Movement expended losses in funds £ £ £ (27,511) 19,070 17,810 (27,511) 19,070 17,810 |
Resources Gains and Movement expended losses in funds £ £ £ (33,463) 48,346 88,851 (33,463) 48,346 88,851 Net movement At At 1.7.23 in funds 30.6.24 £ £ £ 715,264 17,810 733,074 715,264 17,810 733,074 Resources Gains and Movement expended losses in funds £ £ £ (27,511) 19,070 17,810 (27,511) 19,070 17,810 |
|---|---|---|
| 17,810 |
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BASSET HOUND WELFARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Net movement At 1.7.23 in funds £ £ 715,264 106,661 715,264 106,661 |
At 30.6.25 £ 821,925 |
|---|---|---|
| 821,925 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Gains and | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | losses | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 100,219 | (60,974) | 67,416 | 106,661 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 100,219 | (60,974) | 67,416 | 106,661 |
10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30 June 2025.
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BASSET HOUND WELFARE
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
| DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025 |
||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Donations and Gifts | 65,962 | 5,917 |
| Friend's Donations | 4,124 | 3,701 |
| Memorabilia | 3,055 | 2,538 |
| 73,141 | 12,156 | |
| Investment income | ||
| Interest receivable | 178 | 165 |
| Investment income | 649 | 13,930 |
| 827 | 14,095 | |
| Total incoming resources | 73,968 | 26,251 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Memorabilia direct costs | 2,175 | 2,174 |
| Vet fees | 4,681 | 8,960 |
| Kennel costs | 982 | 290 |
| 7,838 | 11,424 | |
| Support costs | ||
| Management | ||
| Insurance | 274 | 214 |
| Governance costs | ||
| Trustees' expenses | - | 675 |
| Representatives expenses | 574 | 327 |
| Meeting expenses | 280 | 130 |
| Administration | 977 | 1,241 |
| Show costs | 175 | 175 |
| Website costs | 327 | 108 |
| Friends of BHW | 1,160 | 1,507 |
| Independent examination | 720 | 645 |
| Accountancy and legal fees | 1,560 | 1,770 |
| Investment fees | 19,578 | 9,295 |
| 25,351 | 15,873 | |
| Total resources expended | 33,463 | 27,511 |
| Net income/(expenditure) before gains and losses | 40,505 | (1,260) |
| Realised recognised gains and losses | ||
| Profit/(loss) on Investment revaluation | 48,346 | 12,768 |
| Realised gains/losses on investment | - | 6,302 |
| Net income | 88,851 | 17,810 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1070388
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
FOR
BASSET HOUND WELFARE
Duncan & Toplis Limited 14 London Road Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1TW
BASSET HOUND WELFARE
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
| Page | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 6 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 | to | 10 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 11 |
BASSET HOUND WELFARE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims Charitable Objects
The principal object of the charity is the prevention of maltreatment and cruelty to Basset Hounds throughout Great Britain as set out in the Trust Deed.
Reserves Policy
The reserves policy is to maintain the amount of unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately six months unrestricted expenditure. This provides sufficient funds to cover management and administration support costs and to respond to emergency applications for grants which arise from time to time. Unrestricted funds were maintained at this level throughout the year.
Investment Policy
The Investment Selection Policy is to identify low to medium risk arrangements with a view of achieving overall capital maintenance after inflation is taken into account.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
In the year the charity continued to consolidate its position and become more widely known for its work. The main areas of activity were continued and expenditure on animal welfare maintained.
The Charity operates a website detailing the scope of its current activities, www.bassethoundwelfare.org
Fundraising activities
The charity raises funds from various activities including the sale of memorabilia, holding events and through its website. These activities are carried out by volunteers and the charity does not engage the services of professional fund-raisers.
The trustees monitor the fundraising activities of the charity. The fundraising activities operate in such a way to ensure that no undue pressure is placed on vulnerable people and other members of the public to support the charity.
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BASSET HOUND WELFARE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
Basset Hound Welfare is constituted under a trust deed dated 4th June 1998.
Trustees
All the current Trustees sign a form on a yearly basis to continue for another year. The current Trustees and any new Trustees must act in the charity's best interests and comply with the charity's governing document.
Organisational Management
Volunteers provide active and ongoing support to Basset Hounds in need throughout Great Britain.
Public Benefit
When planning our activities for the year we have considered the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit. We recognise that taking care of animals is an essential part of any civilisation . Preventing cruelty and promoting the welfare of animals increases compassion and humane instincts in society. All our charitable activities concentrate on promoting kindness for the public benefit. The ways we are achieving this are reflected within these statements and on our website www.bassethoundwelfare.org. We are recognised by all the basset hound breed clubs and are part of the Kennel Club Breed Rescue Scheme.
Grant Making Policy
The grant making policy is to make funds available in cases where the activities are concerned with welfare and care issues. Grants have to be approved by the trustees and can be afforded within the overall financial context. There is no overall set time limit and each activity is evaluated on its individual merits.
Risk management
The major risks to the charity are considered on a continuing basis, assurance measures can be put in place at short notice due to the relatively small number of personnel involved in direct decision making and implementation. In the year there were no risks that were seen to have made an impact on the operation of the Charity.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1070388
Principal address
Oakfield Skiff Lane Holme on Spalding Moor York YO43 4AZ
Trustees
M Bibby (resigned 30.6.25) K Tennyson B Bugler S J Halliwell (appointed 1.9.24) S A Harms (appointed 1.8.24) C N Astbury (appointed 1.7.25)
Independent Examiner
S Shaw FCCA Duncan & Toplis Limited 14 London Road Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1TW
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BASSET HOUND WELFARE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 23 February 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
K Tennyson - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BASSET HOUND WELFARE
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Basset Hound Welfare
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Basset Hound Welfare (the Trust) for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
-
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
-
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
-
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
S Shaw FCCA
Duncan & Toplis Limited 14 London Road Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1TW
3 March 2026
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BASSET HOUND WELFARE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
| 2025 Unrestricted funds Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 73,141 Investment income 2 827 Total 73,968 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 7,942 Charitable activities Charitable activities 7,838 Other 17,683 Total 33,463 Net gains on investments 48,346 NET INCOME 88,851 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 733,074 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 821,925 |
2024 Total funds £ 12,156 14,095 |
|---|---|
| 26,251 | |
| - 11,424 16,087 |
|
| 27,511 | |
| 19,070 | |
| 17,810 715,264 |
|
| 733,074 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BASSET HOUND WELFARE
BALANCE SHEET 30 JUNE 2025
| 2025 Unrestricted funds Notes £ CURRENT ASSETS Stocks 5 3,027 Debtors 6 220 Investments 7 715,627 Cash at bank 105,467 824,341 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 8 (2,416) NET CURRENT ASSETS 821,925 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 821,925 NET ASSETS 821,925 FUNDS 9 Unrestricted funds 821,925 TOTAL FUNDS 821,925 |
2024 Total funds £ 3,338 164 365,209 370,005 |
|---|---|
| 738,716 (5,642) |
|
| 733,074 | |
| 733,074 | |
| 733,074 | |
| 733,074 | |
| 733,074 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 23 February 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
K Tennyson - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BASSET HOUND WELFARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
2. INVESTMENT INCOME
| Interest receivable Investment income |
2025 £ 178 649 827 |
2024 £ 165 13,930 |
|---|---|---|
| 14,095 |
3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 June 2025 nor for the year ended 30 June 2024.
Trustees' expenses
| Trustees' expenses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Trustees' expenses | - | 675 |
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BASSET HOUND WELFARE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
| 4. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | |||
| funds | |||
| £ | |||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||
| Donations and legacies | 12,156 | ||
| Investment income | 14,095 | ||
| Total | 26,251 | ||
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||
| Charitable activities | |||
| Charitable activities | 11,424 | ||
| Other | 16,087 | ||
| Total | 27,511 | ||
| Net gains on investments | 19,070 | ||
| NET INCOME | 17,810 | ||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||
| Total funds brought forward | 715,264 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 733,074 | ||
| 5. | STOCKS | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Valuation | 3,027 | 3,338 | |
| 6. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Trade debtors | 220 | 164 | |
| 7. | CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Listed investments | 715,627 | 365,209 |
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8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Trade creditors Amounts owed to trustees Accrued expenses |
2025 £ 1 - 2,415 2,416 |
2024 £ - 947 4,695 |
|---|---|---|
| 5,642 |
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Net movement At 1.7.24 in funds £ £ 733,074 88,851 733,074 88,851 |
At 30.6.25 £ 821,925 |
|---|---|---|
| 821,925 |
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 73,968 TOTAL FUNDS 73,968 Comparatives for movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 26,251 TOTAL FUNDS 26,251 |
Resources Gains and Movement expended losses in funds £ £ £ (33,463) 48,346 88,851 (33,463) 48,346 88,851 Net movement At At 1.7.23 in funds 30.6.24 £ £ £ 715,264 17,810 733,074 715,264 17,810 733,074 Resources Gains and Movement expended losses in funds £ £ £ (27,511) 19,070 17,810 (27,511) 19,070 17,810 |
Resources Gains and Movement expended losses in funds £ £ £ (33,463) 48,346 88,851 (33,463) 48,346 88,851 Net movement At At 1.7.23 in funds 30.6.24 £ £ £ 715,264 17,810 733,074 715,264 17,810 733,074 Resources Gains and Movement expended losses in funds £ £ £ (27,511) 19,070 17,810 (27,511) 19,070 17,810 |
|---|---|---|
| 17,810 |
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9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Net movement At 1.7.23 in funds £ £ 715,264 106,661 715,264 106,661 |
At 30.6.25 £ 821,925 |
|---|---|---|
| 821,925 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Gains and | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | losses | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 100,219 | (60,974) | 67,416 | 106,661 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 100,219 | (60,974) | 67,416 | 106,661 |
10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30 June 2025.
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
| DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025 |
||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Donations and Gifts | 65,962 | 5,917 |
| Friend's Donations | 4,124 | 3,701 |
| Memorabilia | 3,055 | 2,538 |
| 73,141 | 12,156 | |
| Investment income | ||
| Interest receivable | 178 | 165 |
| Investment income | 649 | 13,930 |
| 827 | 14,095 | |
| Total incoming resources | 73,968 | 26,251 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Memorabilia direct costs | 2,175 | 2,174 |
| Vet fees | 4,681 | 8,960 |
| Kennel costs | 982 | 290 |
| 7,838 | 11,424 | |
| Support costs | ||
| Management | ||
| Insurance | 274 | 214 |
| Governance costs | ||
| Trustees' expenses | - | 675 |
| Representatives expenses | 574 | 327 |
| Meeting expenses | 280 | 130 |
| Administration | 977 | 1,241 |
| Show costs | 175 | 175 |
| Website costs | 327 | 108 |
| Friends of BHW | 1,160 | 1,507 |
| Independent examination | 720 | 645 |
| Accountancy and legal fees | 1,560 | 1,770 |
| Investment fees | 19,578 | 9,295 |
| 25,351 | 15,873 | |
| Total resources expended | 33,463 | 27,511 |
| Net income/(expenditure) before gains and losses | 40,505 | (1,260) |
| Realised recognised gains and losses | ||
| Profit/(loss) on Investment revaluation | 48,346 | 12,768 |
| Realised gains/losses on investment | - | 6,302 |
| Net income | 88,851 | 17,810 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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