STRAY DOGS SANCTUARY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2021. 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 2015).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The charity was set up in 1999 following the decision by the RSPCA locally to implement their national policy of not taking in stray dogs from the local authorities unless they had a space, after the dogs had waited seven days to be claimed.
Registering with the Charity Commission our stated object is:
“The care and protection of animals in need of care and attention by reason of being stray, neglected or unwanted and to prevent cruelty and suffering to animals. To advance public education in the proper care of animals.”
Following the sad and unexpected death of our founder Mrs Judy Townsend in September 2020 the charity paused dog rehoming activities, and later in that financial year Covid 19 lockdowns caused significant disruption to fund raising primarily through the charity shop. (Though some of this was compensated via government business continuity grants). Since that time the charity has re-oriented to function as a grant making body to other dog and animal rescue charities, as well as providing a small amount of ad hoc funding of veterinary costs for the needy.
Following the end of Covid lockdowns the charity shop has resumed full time and fund raising has been very satisfactory.
The trustees have reviewed the outcomes and achievements of our objectives and activities for the year to ensure they remain focused on our charitable aims and continue to deliver benefits to the public. We have complied with the duty under the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
During the year funds raised via the charity shop and legacies and government grants have been distributed to the following registered charities:
Rushton Dog Rescue
Pound Puppies
Margaret Green Animal Sanctuary
As this has been our first year of grant making, and only a partial year due to lockdowns, the list is quite short. As a result our total funds carried forward into the next financial year is relatively high at £52,176. In subsequent years we plan to distribute considerably more funds.
STRAY DOGS SANCTUARY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The policy of the Trust is to maintain sufficient reserves (£52,176 as at 30[th] September 2021 ) to meet its charitable objectives.
The Trust had receivable donations this year of £803 (2020 - £1,726) and legacy donations of £5,000 (2020 – £10,000).
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
New trustees are appointed to board by existing trustees.
REFERENCE AND ADMISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity Number
1079542
Principal Address
9 North Street Bere Regis Wareham Dorset BH20 7LA
Trustees
Samantha Ann St Clair Townsend
Diana Fairhurst
Independent Examiner
Newton Magnus Chartered Certified Accountants Arrowsmith Court Station Approach Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AT
STRAY DOGS SANCTUARY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021
STRAY DOGS SANCTUARY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMEBER 2021
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies Charitable Activities Charitable Activities Other Trading Activities 2 Investment Income 3 Covid 19 Support Grant Total EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 1 Charitable Activities Charitable Activities Total NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
2021 2020 Unrestricted Total Fund Funds £ £ 5,804 11,726 278 1,157 29,048 19,689 0 0 12,765 10,000 47,894 42,572 16,652 16,108 6,946 31,983 23,598 48,091 24,296 -5,519 27,880 33,399 52,176 27,880 |
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STRAY DOGS SANCTUARY
BALANCE SHEET 30 SEPTEMEBER 2021
| Notes CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 8 Cash at bank and in hand Total CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 9 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS Unrestricted funds 10 TOTAL FUNDS |
2021 2020 Unrestricted Total Fund Funds £ £ 0 0 53,578 28,906 53,578 28,906 -1,402 -1,027 52,176 27,880 52,176 27,880 52,176 27,880 52,176 27,880 52,176 27,880 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021
STRAY DOGS SANCTUARY
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 prparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) effective 1 January 2015', Finacancial 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
Donations, adoption charges, and commission are included in the financial statements on receivable basis. Investment income is recognised when receivable.
Expenditure
Expenditure, which is charged on an accruals basis is either:
Expenditure incurred directly to the fulfilment of the Charity's Objectives (Charitable activities). Expenditure incurred in the governance of the Charity.
Charitable activities
| Shop expenses Rent Rates Service Charges Electricity Insurance Other Shop Expenses Bills paid from cash revenue Total |
2021 2020 £ £ 14,400 14,400 0 320 1,022 969 385 276 353 674 492 137 -669 |
|---|---|
| 16,652 16,108 |
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities
Fund accounting
Funds held by the charity are unrestricted funds - these are funds that can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the trustees.
Donated goods and serivces policy
There is no recorded cost for donated goods for selling in the shop or for services volunteered in running the shop or for fund raising.
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
| 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Total |
| Fund | Funds |
£ £ Shop income 29,048 19,689
| INVESTMENT INCOME Deposit Account Interest |
2021 2020 Unrestricted Total Fund Funds £ £ 0 0 |
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3. INVESTMENT INCOME
4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 September 2021 nor for the year ended 30 September 2020
Trustee's expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 September 2021 nor for the year ended 30 September 2020.
5. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted | |
|---|---|
| Fund | |
| £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |
| Donations and legacies | 11,726 |
| Charitable Activities | |
| Charitable Activities | 1,157 |
| Other Trading Activities | 19,689 |
| Investment Income | - |
| COVID 19 Support Grant | 10,000 |
| Total | 42,572 |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |
| Raising funds | 16,108 |
| Charitable Activities | |
| Charitable Activities | 31,983 |
| Total | 48,091 |
| NET INCOME | -5,519 |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |
| Total funds brought forward | 33,399 |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 27,880 |
6. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REMUNERATION
- The independent examiner's remuneration constituted and external scrutiny fee of £450 (2019 - £450) and additional accountancy work of £450 (2019 - £450)
7. LEGACIES
The charity has benefited from a legacy donation in the year of £5,000 (2020 - £10,000, 2019 - £0, 2018 - £94,222)
| 8. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Legacy debtor 9. CREDITORS:AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade creditors Other creditors 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds included in the above are as follows: Unrestricted funds General fund Comparatives for movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund |
At 1.10.20 £ 27,880 27,880 Incoming resources £ 47,894 At 1.10.19 £ 33,399 |
2021 2020 £ £ 0 0 2021 2020 £ £ - 1,402 1,027 1402 1027 Net Movement At in funds 30.9.21 £ £ 24,296 52,176 24,296 52,176 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ -23,598 24,296 Movement At in funds 30.9.20 £ £ -5,519 27,880 |
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TOTAL FUNDS 33,399 -5,519 27,880
Comparative net movement in funds included in the above are as follows
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is Unrestricted funds General fund |
Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 42,572 -48,091 -5,519 42,572 -48,091 -5,519 as follows: At Movement At 1.10.19 in funds 30.9.21 £ £ £ 33,399 18,777 52,176 |
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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 TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 90,466 -71,689 18,777 90,466 -71,689 18,777 |
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11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year 30 September 2021
12. GIFTS IN KIND
There were no gifts in kind received by the charity in either this or preceding year.
13. GOING CONCERN BASIS
The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF STRAY DOGS SANCTUARY Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Stray Dogs Sanrtuary I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the account5 of Stray Dogs Sanctuary Ithe Trust) for the year ended 30 September 2019. Responsibilities 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 Charitie5 Act 20111.the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust'5 accounts carried out under section 145 of the Att and in carrying Out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matter5 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 respert 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 15 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. l Johnston FCCA Newton Magnus Chartered Certified Accountants Arrowsmith Court Station Approach Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AT 27 July 2020