North West English Springer Spaniel Rescue (NWESSR) Registered Charity 1076924 www.englishspringerrescue.co.uk ## **NWESSR Annual Report for the Charity Commission 2021** ## **Charity Progress:** During 2021, the charity continued to work to continue to improve its procedures in response to the challenges posed by Covid-19 and the challenges of rehoming dogs. Over this period NWESSR continued to implement robust surrender and rehoming processes. Much of the trustees’ time in 2021 was taken up making arrangements for the rehabilitation of dogs that ~~c~~ ame in with more complex behavioural needs and responding to pre and post lockdown trends in surrenders and applications as, after lockdown ended, there were many more dogs being surrendered and a notable decrease in adoption applications. While many in-person fundraising events had to be cancelled (namely the Annual fun day scheduled for July 2021), thanks to the support of the public and NWESSR members and supporters, the charity continues to fulfil its charitable purpose of rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming English Springer Spaniels. NWESSR is listed in the Kennel Club breed specific rescue directory. While the March 2021 AGM could not be held in person NWESSR devised a paper-based system, which allowed members to participate in the governance of the charity, by facilitating voting either by post or electronically. Members received extensive packs which included annual reports and voted on approval of the minutes of the last AGM, approval of the previous year’s accounts and changes to the constitution, either via postal ballot or online. ## **Trustee positions – Resignations and new appointments:** In March 2021 Julie Hesmondhalgh and Carol Gray were co opted as trustees. Both bring with them a wealth of relevant experience. Julie joins as Raffle Co Ordinator and has experience in charitable fundraising and Carol is NWESSR consultant vet, helping us to maintain high standards of animal welfare. ## **Volunteers – Resignations and new appointments:** ## North West English Springer Spaniel Rescue (NWESSR) Registered Charity 1076924 www.englishspringerrescue.co.uk Andrea Goodall: NWESSR would like to thank Andrea Goodall who stepped down as fundraising Co Ordinator. Audre Mahoney: A big thank you to Audre Mahoney who stepped down as fun day coordinator but who continues to volunteer with microchipping. ## **Rehoming of Dogs:** In 2021 NWESSR rehomed 52 dogs. The homing Team were also able to offer advice or training support, in order to keep dogs in their own homes. Some dogs have been fostered on NWESSR’s long-term foster scheme (meaning NWESSR will cover veterinary bills for existing chronic conditions, or because the dog is over 10yrs of age). A small number of dogs had to remain in kennels as they were undergoing veterinary and/or rehabilitation over this period. Rosie Littlewood continues to do an excellent job in her role ‘Homing Officer (Vetting)’ alongside Marie Fox ‘Homing Officer (Surrenders)’ fully supported by Homing Officers Assistants Julie Carr and Sue Maughan. ## **Kennels:** During 2021 NWESSR continued to predominantly use two boarding kennels in the Manchester area for dogs that required more specialist rehabilitation. Both kennels have good sized exercise areas where dogs can run. They are conveniently located for trustees and volunteer dog walkers to visit dogs in kennels, to check their progress and ensure that welfare standards are being maintained. Any dogs that could be fostered were placed in appropriate foster homes, to increase their wellbeing and to keep kennelling costs as low as possible over this period. ## **Financial position:** Throughout 2021 Kristine Pemberton, the NWESSR Treasurer was assisted in her role by Gillian Kirk, as Assistant Treasurer. Under very difficult circumstances, the charity has managed to remain relatively financially stable, with a total annual income of £52,390 with total expenditure of £59,237 resulting in an overall loss of £6,847. This was primarily due to a 37% reduction in donations compared to 2020, as a result of significantly reduced fund-raising activities during the year, because of the ongoing impact of the pandemic. ## North West English Springer Spaniel Rescue (NWESSR) Registered Charity 1076924 www.englishspringerrescue.co.uk Costs continue to be closely managed and overall there has been a slight decrease in costs between 2020 and 2021. We remain indebted to the large bequest from 2016, along with other bequests and donations (both regular and one-off), which have ensured the financial stability of the charity. Adoption fees and initiatives, such as ‘sponsor a springer’, along with volunteer led fund-raising activities, such as the sale of cards and calendars and raffles continue to play a role in maintaining the financial health of the charity. While trustees are committed to controlling expenditure, the most significant costs incurred continued to be fees for rehabilitation and the associated kennelling costs. Veterinary treatment also accounted for quite a large proportion of expenditure. This spending is of direct benefit to the dogs and in line with the charity’s aims, with administration costs kept at an absolute minimum. Other expenses continue to be relatively low and the financial records are in good order, as confirmed by the independent reviewer. ## **General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):** In common with other charities, throughout 2021, NWESSR continued to take the necessary steps to ensure the safeguarding of data and respect for privacy of our volunteers, adopters, members and supporters. ## **Events:** As aforementioned many of NWESSR’s annual events including fun day 2021 had to be cancelled in response to the Covid 19 pandemic. We were however able to have a stand at Crufts, thanks to The Kennel Club and a stand at The Cheshire Show. The 2021 AGM was conducted as a distanced paper-based exercise where our members and supporters were sent full packs detailing updates or reports on all agenda items. Members were sent voting papers in advance so that they could fully participate by either voting via post or online. NCKITH WESTENGLISHSPRIN6ERSPANIEL RESCUE ACCOUNTOF FINANCIAL A￿1VITIEs RECEIPTSAND PAYMENTS Note 2021 2020 Incoming re50urcès Donationsand Gifts 35,188 47,653 Other Income Total incorning resources 17,202 52,390 15,637 63,290 Resouices Expended Direct Charitable Expenses Fundraising and Publicity Management and Administratioi Total Resource5 Expended 53,616 3,776 1,845 59,237 57,565 1,527 1,721 60,813 Income from Fundraising Inetl RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR -6,847 2,477 Net movement in funds during the period Balance brought forward at l January -6,847 170,124 2,477 167.647 8alan¢ecarried forward at 31 Detember 163,277 170,124 TherÈare no rerogTrised galnsor losses In eitherof the abovefinancial years All thefvnds accumulated are classified as ui 20154 15614 2021 2020 CLIRRENT ASSErs Cash at Bank Debtgrs (GIft￿dI 165,613 2,151 168,709 1,415 167,764 4,488 170,124 Le55 liabilitie5 Total Assets 163,276 170.124 REPRESENTED BY- FUNDS.. Unrestlicted 163,276 170,124 Approved and signed by Signed Kristine Pembèrton, Treasurer Lindsay Beeston, FCCA Independent Reviewer NWESSR COMPARATORS 2021-2020 NOTESTO THE FINANaALSTATEMENTS I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial 5tatement5 are prepared underthe historical cost convention and on a receipts and payments basis. 2021 2020 2. DONATIOMS ANDGIFTS Donations, Gifts & legacies Spon50ra Springer 23A45 6A52 37,349 6,776 GiftA 5291 3,528 3. OTHERINCOME Adoption Fees Surrender Fees RafflesandTombda Insuran￿ Commission Sun(Sry Income inc Bank Interest IrKome from Fundraising Inetl Funthy Inetl Membership Supporters Calendars and Cards Inetl Collèctitsn Boxes Newsletter 9,746 321 2P46 I,tto 7,070 Ico 1129 937 1,469 1,171 1283 1,630 176 248 630 961 1,248 361 17202 15.637 4. DIREcf CHARITABLE EXPENOITURE Veterinary Fees Kennels Training 17048 20.154 15.614 53,616 11,565 31.392 14,608 57,565 5. FUNDAAISING AND PiJ8UCITY Newsletter Expenses 3,776 3,776 1.527 1,527 6. MANAGEMENT ANDADMINISTFV4TION Telephone and Postsge Insurance MotorExpenses Room Hi Bank/lntemet Charges 72 1,140 L079 603 595 IA45 L721 There are no wages costs as all services to the charity are carried out on a voluntary basis. Netsurplus Idefiatl -6W6 2,477 Approved and signed by 2IWc< 31 Signed L. NCKITH WESTENGLISHSPRIN6ERSPANIEL RESCUE ACCOUNTOF FINANCIAL A￿1VITIEs RECEIPTSAND PAYMENTS Note 2021 2020 Incoming re50urcès Donationsand Gifts 35,188 47,653 Other Income Total incorning resources 17,202 52,390 15,637 63,290 Resouices Expended Direct Charitable Expenses Fundraising and Publicity Management and Administratioi Total Resource5 Expended 53,616 3,776 1,845 59,237 57,565 1,527 1,721 60,813 Income from Fundraising Inetl RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR -6,847 2,477 Net movement in funds during the period Balance brought forward at l January -6,847 170,124 2,477 167.647 8alan¢ecarried forward at 31 Detember 163,277 170,124 TherÈare no rerogTrised galnsor losses In eitherof the abovefinancial years All thefvnds accumulated are classified as ui 20154 15614 2021 2020 CLIRRENT ASSErs Cash at Bank Debtgrs (GIft￿dI 165,613 2,151 168,709 1,415 167,764 4,488 170,124 Le55 liabilitie5 Total Assets 163,276 170.124 REPRESENTED BY- FUNDS.. Unrestlicted 163,276 170,124 Approved and signed by Signed Kristine Pembèrton, Treasurer Lindsay Beeston, FCCA Independent Reviewer NWESSR COMPARATORS 2021-2020 NOTESTO THE FINANaALSTATEMENTS I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial 5tatement5 are prepared underthe historical cost convention and on a receipts and payments basis. 2021 2020 2. DONATIOMS ANDGIFTS Donations, Gifts & legacies Spon50ra Springer 23A45 6A52 37,349 6,776 GiftA 5291 3,528 3. OTHERINCOME Adoption Fees Surrender Fees RafflesandTombda Insuran￿ Commission Sun(Sry Income inc Bank Interest IrKome from Fundraising Inetl Funthy Inetl Membership Supporters Calendars and Cards Inetl Collèctitsn Boxes Newsletter 9,746 321 2P46 I,tto 7,070 Ico 1129 937 1,469 1,171 1283 1,630 176 248 630 961 1,248 361 17202 15.637 4. DIREcf CHARITABLE EXPENOITURE Veterinary Fees Kennels Training 17048 20.154 15.614 53,616 11,565 31.392 14,608 57,565 5. FUNDAAISING AND PiJ8UCITY Newsletter Expenses 3,776 3,776 1.527 1,527 6. MANAGEMENT ANDADMINISTFV4TION Telephone and Postsge Insurance MotorExpenses Room Hi Bank/lntemet Charges 72 1,140 L079 603 595 IA45 L721 There are no wages costs as all services to the charity are carried out on a voluntary basis. Netsurplus Idefiatl -6W6 2,477 Approved and signed by 2IWc< 31 Signed L.