**REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1071884**
## **SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE**
**TRUSTEES' REPORT AND**
**UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020**
**SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE**
## **CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020**
||**Page**|
|---|---|
|**Reference and Administrative Details**|1|
|**Trustees' Report**|2 to 3|
|**Independent Examiner's Report**|4|
|**Statement of Financial Activities**|5|
|**Statement of Financial Position**|6|
|**Notes to the Financial Statements**|7 to 11|
**SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE**
## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020**
## **TRUSTEES**
D M Beaumont G Bowler (resigned 2.11.20) A Callahan-Page (appointed 24.10.20) T Cross (appointed 24.10.20) M Lloyd Mrs C Mason-Morris B McKay (appointed 12.12.20, resigned 13.6.21) M Micklewright H Smith (appointed 12.12.20) F O R Trillo (resigned 18.4.21)
**PRINCIPAL ADDRESS** Windyridge Lyth Hill Road Bayston Hill Shrewsbury SY3 0AU
## **REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER**
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER**
1071884 TCA (Shrewsbury) LLP 4 Claremont Bank Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 1RW
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**SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE**
## **TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020**
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2020. 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**
The objectives of the charity are:
a - the prevention of cruelty and relief of cats and kittens who are in need of care and attention by reason of their ill health or abandonment, in particular by the provision of care, veterinary treatment and the provision of homes; and
b - the advancement of public education in the proper care of cats and kittens.
## **Public benefit**
The Trustees have given due consideration to the Charity Commissions' guidance on public benefit and are satisfied that the charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
## **ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE**
## **Charitable activities**
Details of the activities have been set out in the attached Chairman's report.
## **FINANCIAL REVIEW**
## **Financial position**
The charity has made a surplus of £61,497 compared to £130,978 in the previous year, which was due to considerable donations and legacy income. The current year figure does include a £33,663 increase in the market value of the investments, without which the accounts would show a £27,834 surplus.
## **Reserves policy**
It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds which are adequate to fulfil the objectives of the charity, subject to limitations placed on the use of funds which has resulted in reserves building up to the current level. Any surplus funds are held in investments or short term deposits to maintain the income levels for the future.
The free reserves at the year end were £159,217 (2019: £119,523) made up of unrestricted funds, less designated funds, less fixed assets held.
## **Going concern**
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
## **FUTURE PLANS**
Details of future plans have been set out in the attached Chairman's report.
## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT**
## **Governing document**
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust dated 3rd August 1998 and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
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SHROPSHIRE
AT RESCUE
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR E
D31
CEMB
R 2020
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
R•Grultment and appolntment of new trustees
The management of the charity Is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the
terms of the Artides of Association.
The Trustees meet on an ad-hoc basis to consider issues. Day-trpday deasions in relation lo the
organisation and management of the charity are dealt with by the Chaimian.
New Trustees are appointed by the Trustees with reference lo the needs of the charlty and the particular
attributes of the individuals under consideration.
Induction and training of new Trustees is conducted by the Secretary.
Key management rèmuneratlon
The Trustees nSider the Board of Trustees as comprising the key management personnel of the charity in
charge of directing and controlling the charity and running and operating the chartly on a day-lfrday basis.
l Tnjslees give of their time freely and no Trustee r8muneralion or expenses were paid in the year.
TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The trustees are responsibl8 for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial stal8m8nts in accordance
with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice) including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard
applicabF8 in the UK ar Republic of Ireland"
The law applicable to ¢hariligs in England and Wales. the Charities Act 2011, Charity {Accounts and
Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of thè ITUSt deed requires the trustees lo prepare financial
stslemenlg for 8a¢h financial year which give a true and fair viow of the state of affairs of the charity and of
the Incoming resources and 8pplication of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for
that period. In preparing those financial stalemenls. the trustees are required lo
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistenUy-
obserye the methods and principles in the Charity SORP.,
make judgements and estimate5 that are reasonable arKJ prudent:
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless It is inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in business.
Th@ trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy
81 any lime the financial position of the charity and lo enable them to ensure thal the financial ststemenls
comply with the Charities Act 2011. the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provislons
of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking
asonable steps for the pventIOn and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the board of Iruslees on 25 September 2021 and signed on Its behalf by-
M Micklewright- Trustee
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IN
EP
NT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TR
SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE
TEE
Indopgndont exomlnorfs r0POrt to the tru8tee8 of Shropshlre Cat Ro8CUO
I report to the eh8rity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Shropshire Cat Rescue (the Trnstl for
the year ended 310ecember 2020.
Rosponsibllttles and basls 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 Acri.
I report in respect of my examination of the Twsfs accounts carried out under section 145 of the A¢1 and in
carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable D1ctionS given by the Chanty Commission under
section 14515llb) of the Act.
Independent examlnefs ststoment
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 respecL'
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act,. or
the accounts do not accord wrth those records., or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requiremersls conceming the fomi and content of
a¢Unts 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 examinabon.
I have no con¢em$ and have come across no other matters in connection with the examinatson to which
attention should be ¢Jrawn in this report in order to enab a proper understsnding of the accounts to be
reached.
Olwd
-(L)I
IliQmS
C Moewn-wlliams
FCA 8Se
TCA Ishrewsbury) LLP
4 Claremont Bank
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 1RW
Date..
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**SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020**
|2020
Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**
Donations and legacies
90,253
**Charitable activities**
General
32,123
Other trading activities
2
50,463
Other income
3,259
**Total**
176,098
**EXPENDITURE ON**
**Charitable activities**
General
114,601
**NET INCOME**
61,497
**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**
**Total funds brought forward**
779,320
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**
840,817|2019
Total
funds
£
135,676
21,321
73,229
2,935
233,161
102,183
130,978
648,342
779,320|
|---|---|
## **CONTINUING OPERATIONS**
All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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SHROPSHIRE
AT RESCUE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIO
31 DECEM
202
2020
Unrestricted
funds
2019
Total
fiJnd$
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
11,716
27,709
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
Investments
Cash al bank and In hand
804
563.713
265,908
953
530.050
221,898
830,425
752,901
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due wllhin one year
(1.324}
(1,2901
NET CURRENT ASSETS
829.101
751 611
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
840,817
779,320
NET ASSETS
840817
779,320
FUNDS
Unreslricled funds
840817
779.320
TOTAL FUNDS
779 320
The financial statemenls were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
25 September 2021 and were signed on ils behalf by..
M Micklewright- Trustee
Thg notes form part of these finanGial statements
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**SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020**
## **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.
## **Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions**
The charity has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland':
- the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
- the requirement of paragraph 3.17(d);
- the requirements of paragraphs 11.42, 11.44, 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c);
- the requirements of paragraphs 12.26, 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29(b) and 12.29A;
- the requirement of paragraph 33.7.
## **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.
## **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.
## **Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits**
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
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**SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020**
## **2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES**
|Shop income
Advertising Space|2020
£
49,758
705
50,463|2019
£
71,769
1,460
73,229|
|---|---|---|
## **3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS**
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2020 nor for the year ended 31 December 2019.
## **Trustees' expenses**
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2020 nor for the year ended 31 December 2019.
## **4. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**
||Unrestricted|
|---|---|
||funds|
||£|
|**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**||
|Donations and legacies|135,676|
|**Charitable activities**||
|General|21,321|
|Other trading activities|73,229|
|Other income|2,935|
|**Total**|233,161|
|**EXPENDITURE ON**||
|**Charitable activities**||
|General|102,183|
|**NET INCOME**|130,978|
|**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**||
|**Total funds brought forward**|648,342|
|**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**|779,320|
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**SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020**
## **5. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**
|Fixtures
and
fittings
£
**COST**
At 1 January 2020 and
31 December 2020
85,978
**DEPRECIATION**
At 1 January 2020
58,784
Charge for year
15,993
At 31 December 2020
74,777
**NET BOOK VALUE**
At 31 December 2020
11,201
At 31 December 2019
27,194
**6.**
**STOCKS**
Stocks
**7.**
**CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS**
Listed investments
**8.**
**CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**
Other creditors
Accrued expenses
**9.**
**MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
At 1.1.20
£
**Unrestricted funds**
General Fund
147,232
The Purr Project
632,088
779,320
**TOTAL FUNDS**
779,320||Computer
equipment
£
769
254
-
254
515
515
2020
£
804
2020
£
563,713
2020
£
-
1,324
1,324
Net
movement
in funds
£
23,701
37,796
61,497
61,497||Totals
£
86,747
59,038
15,993
75,031
11,716
27,709
2019
£
953
2019
£
530,050
2019
£
120
1,170
1,290
At
31.12.20
£
170,933
669,884
840,817
840,817|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||||
||
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**SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020**
## **9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued**
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
|Incoming
resources
£
**Unrestricted funds**
General Fund
171,965
The Purr Project
4,133
176,098
**TOTAL FUNDS**
176,098
**Comparatives for movement in funds**
At 1.1.19
£
**Unrestricted funds**
General Fund
183,402
The Purr Project
464,940
648,342
**TOTAL FUNDS**
648,342
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
**Unrestricted funds**
General Fund
131,123
The Purr Project
102,038
233,161
**TOTAL FUNDS**
233,161|Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(148,264)
23,701
33,663
37,796
(114,601)
61,497
(114,601)
61,497
Net
movement
At
in funds
31.12.19
£
£
(36,170)
147,232
167,148
632,088
130,978
779,320
130,978
779,320
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(167,293)
(36,170)
65,110
167,148
(102,183)
130,978
(102,183)
130,978|
|---|---|
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**SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020**
## **9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued**
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
|**Unrestricted funds**
General Fund
The Purr Project
**TOTAL FUNDS**|At 1.1.19
£
183,402
464,940
648,342
648,342|Net
movement
in funds
£
(12,469)
204,944
192,475
192,475|At
31.12.20
£
170,933
669,884
840,817
840,817|
|---|---|---|---|
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
|**Unrestricted funds**
General Fund
The Purr Project
**TOTAL FUNDS**|Incoming
resources
£
303,088
106,171
409,259
409,259|Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(315,557)
(12,469)
98,773
204,944
(216,784)
192,475
(216,784)
192,475|
|---|---|---|
The PURR Project Fund (Plan for Ultimate Rescue Relocation) is a designated fund, set up to fund the future relocation of the shelter. Most of the funds held are within an investment portfolio with the balance being recent donations to the charity.
## **10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES**
During the year Trustees made donations to charity totalling £300 (2019: £300).
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## Shropshire Cat Rescue
Registered Charity No. 1071884
_“Nurturing respect and compassion for life”_
## Chairman’s Report 2020
## **What we do**
Our charity is set up to offer shelter, veterinary care and ultimately new homes to cats, kittens and occasionally other small animals throughout Shropshire that have been abandoned or are no longer wanted by their owners. In addition, we offer the following:
- Reduced rate neutering vouchers for anyone that is struggling to afford the costs of neutering
- Full cost FIV/FELV blood tests, neutering and necessary veterinary aid for feral colonies and stray cats.
- The loaning of our traps to the public for the purpose of trap, neuter and returning to site
- The loaning of large dog crates so that the public can provide cage rest for veterinary treated animals in their own home.
- Educational work experience placements for schools, colleges and universities
- Duke of Edinburgh volunteer placements
- Back to work confidence building programmes
- Volunteering opportunities
- Visits by contact groups who support the elderly who can spend time with our animals, reminisce and enjoy the company of our volunteers and animals.
- Partnerships with other organisations to provide a diverse public spectrum venue in the company of animals for social and educational visits.
## **Our 2020 Achievements**
Our biggest achievement was managing to continue with the admission and rehoming of cats throughout the pandemic. This was largely due to being able to use Facebook to show and receive photographs and
videos. Ensuring our shelter and our shop were both Covid safe was imperative and our supporters and
volunteers embraced the positlve attions we have taken to ensure their safety.
A Trustee recruitment drive provided us with four new Trustees who are from outside of Shrewsbury and
provide the charity with a well-equipped sklll set which includes Marketing, Business, Legal and HR
Trustees
Current.. Marion Micklewri8ht Chairman
Ola Trlllo
Dlanne Beaumont
Mar8 Lloyd Gift Aid
Cindy Mason-morris Icorporate Sponsorship)
Tracy Cross
Amy Callahan-Pa8e
Helen Smith
Bruce McKay
Statistics
We admitted 216 cats. Out of those, 107 were abandoned or strays, 16 were born on site and 9
were admitted due to their owners moving house.
The buslest month of the year for Admissions was May. Busiest rehoming month was October
The maximum number of cats and kittens at the shelter at one time was 91 in September.
Aims and Objectives for 2021
To recruit more Trustees and pro-active volunteers
To promote more widely the work of Shropshire Cat Rescue
To improve, develop and maintain our suctessful charity
Thanks
Our charity is extremely grateful to its Trustees, Volunteers and Benefartors, without whom our charity would not
be able to support the animals and people that need us and depend upon us.
Si8ned
Date 20th June 2021
Chairman
Marlon Micklewright