**REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1071884** 

## **SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE** 

**TRUSTEES' REPORT AND** 

**UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** 



**SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE** 

## **CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** 

||**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  14|





**SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE** 

## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** 

**TRUSTEES** D M Beaumont A Butt (appointed 19.10.22) A Callahan-Page (resigned 26.10.22) T Cross (resigned 22.9.22) M Lloyd M Micklewright S Phillips (appointed 14.11.22) S Rusby (appointed 14.11.22) H Smith **PRINCIPAL ADDRESS** Windyridge Lyth Hill Road Bayston Hill Shrewsbury SY3 0AU 

## **REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER** 1071884 

## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER** 

TCA (Shrewsbury) LLP Third Floor 21 St Mary's Street Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 1ED 

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## **SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE** 

## **TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** 

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022. 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 deficit of £80,776 compared to a surplus of £227,911 in the previous year, which is due to a decrease in the market value of investments of £155,775 (2021: £99,266 gain) without which, the accounts would show a £74,999 surplus. (2021: £128,645 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 £111,714 (2021: £67,215) 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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HROP
HIRE CAT RE
cu
TRUSTEES. REPORT
ED 31 DEC
R TH
2022
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Re¢ruitm•nt and appolntment of new trustees
The management of the charity is the respmsibility of the Trusle8s who are eiecled Cov0Pt￿ under th8
of th8 Articl85 of ￿SociatIon.
The TrLtstees m¢et on an 8d-hoc ba$1$ to con¥der L88ugs. Day4￿daY declsiorts In rdation lo tha organisation
and managemént of thg charity are d&all with by the Chairman.
New Trustets are apthnted by the TrLBlees with to the needs of the ¢harity and the parucular
attributes of the iThJividuals undw consideration.
IrKlucllon and training of ngw Trustees is c¢)nthKted by the Secretary.
Key management remuneratlon
The Trustees consider the Board of Trustees as comprksirg the kcy managem8nl personnel of thg eharty In
charge of thr8cllng conlrolllng the charity and running and op8rating the charily on a day-t(>day basis.
AJI Trustees give of Ihelr time freely and no Trustee remuneration or expenses were paid in the year.
TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITY STATEMEPtr
The trustees ¥e r￿[N)nsible for preparing the Trustees, ReiNyi an(f th6 finanGial statements in a￿ordanCe wtth
8pplicable law and United lfjngdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally P£cepled Accounting
Practice} includirg Financial Repc*bng Standard 102 "The Financial Reportiw Standard aWicat4e in the UK
and Republic of Irdand..
The law applicable lo chartties in England and Wales. the Charities Acl 2011. Charlty Ikcounts and Rett)rts}
ReguIats'c￿S 2008 and tho provisons of the tr￿t d*J requir￿ the tr￿le&S to prepare finanaal slalemenls for
gch financi81 year whKh gfve 8 true and fair wew ()f the stale of affaiTs of the Gharity and of the i￿OrnIr
resources and application of resources. ircluding the income and expenditure. of the charity for that pgriod. In
prepariNJ those finan¢ial slatemerrts, trustees are reqUIr￿ to
s￿￿1 Sultal￿e accounting rK4icies and then apply them consistently,.
observe the methods and princi￿85 in the Charity SORP:
make judgements and eslimales that are reasonable and prudent..
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless It 1$ ina¥yopriate to presume that the
charity will continue in bLFsiness.
The trustees are r￿ponSib[￿ fly keeping woper accounting whrh di5dose wth reasonable ac£uracy at
any time the financial ￿sItIon of the charity and to enabFe them to ensure that the financid sL8tements comply
with the Charities Ad 2011. the Charity IAcLounls and Reports) Regulatio￿ 2￿8 and the provisions of the trust
deed. Tlw are also resp￿￿Ible fu safeguardiw the ￿sets of the charity and henGe for taking reasona￿8 steps
for the weventi¢M del￿tion of fraud and other irregulariti&s.
Approved by order of the board of trustees ￿ ...........
al￿ signed on Its behalf by:
M Mickl
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
SHROP
HIR
CAT RESCUE
Independent ex8miner's report to the trustees Of Shropshire Cat Rescuè
I report to the tharity trustees on my examination of the ¥ccounls of Shropshire Cat Rg$¢ue {tl¥e TnJ511 for the
year ended 31 December 2022.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity twslees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the at>x)tsnts in acc4)rdancE wth the
requirements ofthe Charities Act 2011 I'the Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the Twses aceounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in
carying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Ch8rty Commission under
Section 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250.000 your examiner must be a member of a listed b¢<Jy. l ¢an
confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of th• Institute of Chartered
Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confinn that no material m*tÈr¥ have come to my attention in eonnecbon
th the examinab.on giving me cause to believe that In any material respect..
accounting rèwrds were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Ad,. or
the ac¢oun15 do not accord with those records.. or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements ¢onceming the fomi and content of accounts
set out in the Charities IAccounts and Reportsl Regul81ion5 2008 other than any requirement that the
accoun15 give a twe and fair view which Is not a matter considered as part of an indèpendent exarnination.
I have no concems and have come across no other matter5 in cunnection with the examination to which attention
should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understsnding of the accounts lo be reached.
C4knoeL
- QAJ LLLLQkntyL')
C Moewn-williams, FCA Bsc
TCA IShrÈwsburyl LLP
Third Floor
21 St Mary's Street
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 1ED
Dale..
..¢4h. •).lei.v.beJ 2022.
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## **SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE** 

## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** 

|Notes<br>**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**<br>Donations and legacies<br>**Charitable activities**<br>General<br>Other trading activities<br>2<br>Investment income<br>3<br>Other income<br>**Total**<br>**EXPENDITURE ON**<br>**Charitable activities**<br>General<br>Net gains/(losses) on investments<br>**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**<br>**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**<br>**CONTINUING OPERATIONS**|2022<br>Unrestricted<br>funds<br>£<br>115,693<br>22,241<br>140,903<br>19,587<br>-<br>298,424<br>223,425<br>(155,775)<br>(80,776)<br>1,068,728<br>987,952|2021<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>207,574<br>32,726<br>91,507<br>16,434<br>1,146<br>349,387<br>220,742<br>99,266<br>227,911<br>840,817<br>1,068,728|
|---|---|---|



All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities. 

The notes form part of these financial statements 

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TAT
ENT OF FINANCIAL PO
MBE
ITION
2022
Unrestricted
2021
Total
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Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Taroitje a5S8ts
Inv8Stments
35,757
876.078
1,W1,514
CURRENT ASSErs
Debtors
Ca8h at bgnk in harnl
2,￿7
122.WS
72.324
CREDITORS
Amounts falllrvJ due ￿thIn one y6ar
111,031)
15.110)
NEf CURRENT ASSETS
111874
TOTAL ASSEfs LESS CURRENT
UABILITIES
987,952 1,068.n8
NEf ASSEf8
FUNDS
Unrestrict￿1
10
TOTAL FUNDS
fina￿la1 statèments were aFV0v￿ by th8 Board of Trustw ￿ aUt￿￿158d *$ug
..ath.&ftRtomts¢r.2Q2a............ ar#J were sigwj on its t*h8K ty..
M Ml¢kievKigM- Truslee
The FY>tes form part of these fina￿1￿ statements
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**SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** 

## **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, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets. 

## **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. 

## **Tangible fixed assets** 

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. 

Fixtures and fittings - 20% straight line 

## **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. 

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**SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** 

## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued** 

## **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. 

## **Investments** 

Assets held for investment purposes are valued at market value at the balance sheet date. Net gains and losses arising on revaluation and disposals during the year are included in the statement of financial activities. 

## **Debtors** 

Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. 

## **Cash at bank and in hand** 

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. 

## **Financial instruments** 

The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. 

## **2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES** 

## **3.** 

|Fundraising events<br>Shop income<br>Advertising Space<br>Cat Litter Sales<br>**INVESTMENT INCOME**<br>Dividends received|2022<br>£<br>11,973<br>126,479<br>1,046<br>1,405<br>140,903<br>2022<br>£<br>19,587||2021<br>£<br>13,022<br>76,149<br>1,393<br>943|
|---|---|---|---|
||||91,507|
||||2021<br>£<br>16,434|



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**SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** 

## **4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS** 

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2022 nor for the year ended 31 December 2021. 

## **Trustees' expenses** 

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2022 nor for the year ended 31 December 2021. 

## **5. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** 

||Unrestricted|
|---|---|
||funds|
||£|
|**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**||
|Donations and legacies|207,574|
|**Charitable activities**||
|General|32,726|
|Other trading activities|91,507|
|Investment income|16,434|
|Other income|1,146|
|**Total**|349,387|
|**EXPENDITURE ON**||
|**Charitable activities**||
|General|220,742|
|Net gains on investments|99,266|
|**NET INCOME**|227,911|
|**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**||
|Total funds brought forward|840,817|
|**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**|1,068,728|



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## **SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** 

## **6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS** 

|**6.**<br>**TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**|**6.**<br>**TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**||
|---|---|---|
|Fixtures<br>and<br>Computer<br>fittings<br>equipment<br>£<br>£<br>**COST**<br>At 1 January 2022<br>86,421<br>769<br>Additions<br>42,496<br>-<br>At 31 December 2022<br>128,917<br>769<br>**DEPRECIATION**<br>At 1 January 2022<br>80,553<br>769<br>Charge for year<br>12,607<br>-<br>At 31 December 2022<br>93,160<br>769<br>**NET BOOK VALUE**<br>At 31 December 2022<br>35,757<br>-<br>At 31 December 2021<br>5,868<br>-<br>**7.**<br>**FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS**<br>Cash and<br>Listed<br>settlements<br>investments<br>pending<br>£<br>£<br>**MARKET VALUE**<br>At 1 January 2022<br>986,121<br>9,525<br>Additions<br>160,850<br>195,723<br>Disposals<br>(176,136)<br>(179,987)<br>Revaluations<br>(155,775)<br>-<br>At 31 December 2022<br>815,060<br>25,261<br>**NET BOOK VALUE**<br>At 31 December 2022<br>815,060<br>25,261<br>At 31 December 2021<br>986,121<br>9,525<br>There were no investment assets outside the UK.<br>Cost or valuation at 31 December 2022 is represented by:||Totals<br>£<br>87,190<br>42,496<br>129,686<br>81,322<br>12,607<br>93,929<br>35,757<br>5,868<br>Totals<br>£<br>995,646<br>356,573<br>(356,123)<br>(155,775)<br>840,321<br>840,321<br>995,646|
||Cash and<br>Listed<br>settlements<br>investments<br>pending<br>£<br>£<br>Valuation in 2021<br>986,121<br>9,525<br>Valuation in 2022<br>(171,061)<br>15,736<br>815,060<br>25,261|Totals<br>£<br>995,646<br>(155,325)<br>840,321|



||||Cash and||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||Listed|settlements||
|||investments|pending|Totals|
|||£|£|£|
|Valuation in|2021|986,121|9,525|995,646|
|Valuation in|2022|(171,061)|15,736|(155,325)|
|||815,060|25,261|840,321|



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## **SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** 

|**8.**<br>**DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**<br>Prepayments and accrued income<br>**9.**<br>**CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**<br>Trade creditors<br>Accrued expenses<br>**10.**<br>**MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**<br>Net<br>movement<br>At 1.1.22<br>in funds<br>£<br>£<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>General Fund<br>73,082<br>59,389<br>The Purr Project<br>995,646<br>(140,165)<br>1,068,728<br>(80,776)<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**<br>1,068,728<br>(80,776)<br>Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:<br>Incoming<br>Resources<br>resources<br>expended<br>£<br>£<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>General Fund<br>278,677<br>(219,288)<br>The Purr Project<br>19,747<br>(4,137)<br>298,424<br>(223,425)<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**<br>298,424<br>(223,425)||2022<br>£<br>2,807<br>2022<br>£<br>8,557<br>2,474<br>11,031<br>Transfers<br>between<br>funds<br>£<br>15,000<br>(15,000)<br>-<br>-<br>Gains and<br>losses<br>£<br>-<br>(155,775)<br>(155,775)<br>(155,775)|2021<br>£<br>659<br>2021<br>£<br>-<br>5,110<br>5,110<br>At<br>31.12.22<br>£<br>147,471<br>840,481<br>987,952<br>987,952<br>Movement<br>in funds<br>£<br>59,389<br>(140,165)<br>(80,776)<br>(80,776)|
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**SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** 

## **10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued** 

## **Comparatives for movement in funds** 

|Net<br>movement<br>At 1.1.21<br>in funds<br>£<br>£<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>General Fund<br>170,933<br>113,597<br>The Purr Project<br>669,884<br>114,314<br>840,817<br>227,911<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**<br>840,817<br>227,911<br>Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:<br>Incoming<br>Resources<br>resources<br>expended<br>£<br>£<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>General Fund<br>331,086<br>(217,489)<br>The Purr Project<br>18,301<br>(3,253)<br>349,387<br>(220,742)<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**<br>349,387<br>(220,742)|Transfers<br>between<br>At<br>funds<br>31.12.21<br>£<br>£<br>(211,448)<br>73,082<br>211,448<br>995,646<br>-<br>1,068,728<br>-<br>1,068,728<br>Gains and<br>Movement<br>losses<br>in funds<br>£<br>£<br>-<br>113,597<br>99,266<br>114,314<br>99,266<br>227,911<br>99,266<br>227,911|
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**SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** 

## **10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued** 

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: 

|**Unrestricted funds**<br>General Fund<br>The Purr Project<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**|At 1.1.21<br>£<br>170,933<br>669,884<br>840,817<br>840,817|Net<br>movement<br>in funds<br>£<br>172,986<br>(25,851)<br>147,135<br>147,135|Transfers<br>between<br>funds<br>£<br>(196,448)<br>196,448<br>-<br>-|At<br>31.12.22<br>£<br>147,471<br>840,481<br>987,952<br>987,952|
|---|---|---|---|---|



A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: 

|**Unrestricted funds**<br>General Fund<br>The Purr Project<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**|Incoming<br>resources<br>£<br>609,763<br>38,048<br>647,811<br>647,811|Resources<br>expended<br>£<br>(436,777)<br>(7,390)<br>(444,167)<br>(444,167)|Gains and<br>Movement<br>losses<br>in funds<br>£<br>£<br>-<br>172,986<br>(56,509)<br>(25,851)<br>(56,509)<br>147,135<br>(56,509)<br>147,135|
|---|---|---|---|



The PURR Project Fund (Plan for Ultimate Rescue Relocation) is a designated fund, set up to fund the future relocation of the shelter. Over the past few years, donations received for this purpose, as well as excess unrestricted funds, have been transferred into an investment portfolio which now reflects the value of the fund. 

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**SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** 

## **11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES** 

During the year Trustees made donations to charity totalling £386 (2021: £265). 

During the period, payments of £1,322 (2021: £1,322) were made to R Micklewright, a close member of a trustee, in respect of Shelter Costs incurred during the year. 

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## **Registered Charity No: 1071884** 

## **“Nurturing respect and compassion for life”** 


## Chairman’s Report 2022 

## **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 2022 Achievements** 

Our new shop in Mardol, Shrewsbury has proved successful attracting more footfall, better working conditions for our volunteers and better vehicular access enabling more deliveries of unwanted goods to be made. 

Our shelter has received an influx of guinea pigs which have now been introduced to a large outdoor enclosure enabling them to run as a herd having castrated all the males.  Our intention is to show the visiting public how guinea pigs prefer to live and how they can be enjoyed by watching them in a more natural environment. 

Rehoming of our cats has been slower this year due to so many needing veterinary operations prior to being placed on the adoption list.  This has been put down to the “Cost of living crisis”.  However, we pride ourselves on ensuring that all cats that are admitted into our care are treated for any medical issues provided that the cat will have quality life. 

After the two major storms at the beginning of the year, we were forced to replace not only guinea pig hutches for one big enclosure but also the security fencing of our village, replacing netting for metal which is stronger and longer lasting.  The fencing provides security and safety for our elderly cats who live in seven dwellings within the Village complex. 

Volunteers rallied to the aid of the Ukrainian pets, ousted by the war, by acting as a collection point and arranging a large lorry to deliver to Poland, the response was huge and a second appeal was launched attracting other animal charities to join in the collection of animal food, toys, bedding and cages. 

We completed our Business Plan which will support our PURR Project. 

Our social media impact is widening and strengthening. 

Our shelter Open Days were relaunched after two years of Covid and lockdowns.  An online booking system was introduced to monitor and control the flow of excited visitors, many of which had missed visiting the animals. 

## **Trustees** 

Current: Marion Micklewright Chairman 

Helen Smith 

Anne Butt 

Sam Rushby 

Susie Phillips 



## **Statistics** 

- We admitted 283 cats.  Out of those, 131 were abandoned or strays, 16 were born on site, 8 were admitted due to their owners moving house and 18 were admitted due to the ill health of their owner. 

- The busiest month of the year for Admissions was October.  Busiest rehoming month was September and October. 

- The maximum number of cats and kittens at the shelter at one time was 95 in October. 

- We have worked to trap, neuter, release (TMR) with five different sites this year covering the full costs of over 34 adult cats (blood test for FIV, FeLV, worm/flea treatment, eartip, neuter) costing in excess of £2,424.56,  whilst admitting young kittens into the shelter.  We also provide food donated by the public to support the feeding of feral colonies. 

- We have issued neutering vouchers for 27 cats at a reduced rate of £30 for a male and £40 for a female, to help those who are struggling financially. 

- We have authorised vets to treat 21 stray or abandoned cats with the full cost being met by ourselves, that we were not able to admit into the shelter due to lack of space. 

## **Aims and Objectives for 2023** 

- To promote more widely the work of Shropshire Cat Rescue 

- To improve, develop and maintain our successful charity 

- To encourage the leaving of larger legacies to our charity to enable us to reach and maintain our vision. 

- To apply for grants that will enable us to improve and increase our impact on education and social inclusion. 

## **Thanks** 

Our charity is extremely grateful to its Trustees, Volunteers and Benefactors, without whom our charity would not be able to support the animals and people that need us and depend upon us. 

Date  29[th] January 2023 

Signed Chairman       Marion Micklewright 

