STRAY DOGS SANCTUARY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEM8ER 2023 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 doBs from the local authorities unless they had a space, after the dogs had waited seven 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 Following the sad and unexpected death of our founder Mrs Judy Townsend in September 2020 the charity paused dog re-homing activities, and later in that financial year Covid 19 lockdowns caused significant disruption to fund raising primarily through the charity shop. IThough 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 Following the end of Covid lockdowns the charity shop has resumed full time and fund raising has been 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 ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities During the year funds raised via the charity shop and legacies and government grants have been distributed to the charities shown below. In line with last year's stated objective we have increased our donations in excess of annual net income with the aim of reducing the total funds carried over on the balance sheet. This year donations increased to £51,000 (last year £26,000) funded from balance sheet reduction of £23,000 and Charities Supported ALMOST HOME BRISTOL DOG ACTION WELFARE GROUP (greyhound and lurcher) CLOUD K9 RESCUE CLYMPING DOG SANCTUARY FOREVER HOUNDS TRUST GOOD LIFE DOG RESCUE GREYHOUND LIFELINE HAIRY HOUNZ DOG RESCUE HAPPY PAWS PUPPY RESCUE KIM'S HOME FOR ELDERLYIABUSED DOGS JUST WHIPPETS LABRADOR RESCUE TRUST IWIMBORNEI LABRADOR RETRIEVER RESCUE SOUTHERN ENGLAND MANY TEARS RESCUE mU￿s NUTS SERVICE DOGS UK SOUTHERN GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE SOUTHERN SHIHTZU RESCUE SPIRIT OF THE DOG RESCUE STOKENCHURCH DOG RESCUE STRAY2ME RESCUE THE LABRADOR RESCUE TRUST VIGIL GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG RESCUE WELSH CORGIE RESCUE YAPPY EVER AFTER INCOME £48,012 Shop ll World of Books ll Donations Recycling ll Commission Petplan EXPENDITURE £71,495 Dog Charity Donations Shop Rent and Service Shop Electricity Rates VETS Insurance Sundry STRAY DOGS SANCTUARY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMEBER 2023 2023 Unrestricted Fund 2022 Total Funds Note5 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 475 1,258 Charitsble Activitie5 Charitable Activities 182 230 Other Trading Activities Investment Income Covid 19 Support Grant 47,355 43,806 Total 48,012 45,294 EXPENDITURE ON Raising fund5 20,869 16,372 Charitable Activities Charitable Activities 50,626 26,179 Total 71,495 42,551 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI -23,483 2,743 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brouBht forward 54,919 52,176 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 31,435 54,919 STRAY DOGS SANCTUARY BALANCE SHE 30 SEPTEMEBER 2023 2023 Unrestricted Fund 2022 Total Funds Note5 CURRENT ASS￿$ Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 32,587 55,788 Total 32,587 55,788 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year -869 -869 NETCURRENT ASS￿5 31,719 54,919 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 31,719 54,919 NET ASSETS 31,719 54,919 FUNDS Un￿strIcted funds io 31,719 54,919 TOTAL FUNDS 31,719 54,919 STRAY DOGS SANCTUARY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 ACCOUNTING POLICIE5 Basls of preparlng the financlal statements The financial statements of the charity, which is 4 public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accord3nce with the Ch8rities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recorntnended Practice applicable to charities prparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Fieporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFFiS 1021 effective l 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 r&teivable. Expenditure Expenditure, which is charged on an accruals ba515 15 either.. Expenditure incurred directly to the fulfilrnent of the Charity's Objectives (Charitable activitiesl. Expenditure incurred in the governance of th& Charity. Charitable activitie5 Shop expenses 2023 2022 Rent R8tes Service Charge5 14,400 14,400 1,157 3,470 358 1,484 1,022 385 353 492 Insurance Other Shop Expenses Bills paid from cash revenue Total 20,869 16,652 Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable attivities Fund accounting Funds held by the charity are unrestricted funds- these are fund5 that can be used in 8ccordance with th& charit8ble 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 orfor services volunteered in running the shop or for fund raising. OTHER TRADING A￿1VITIEs 2023 Unrestrirted Fund 2022 Total Fund5 Shop income 47,355 29,048 INVESTMENT INCOME 2023 2022 Total Funds Unrestricted Fund Deposit Account Interest TRUSTEE5' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for th& year ended 30 September 2022 nor for the year ended 30 September 2020 Trustee's expenses There were no trustees. expenses paid for the year ended 30 September 2022 norfor the year ended 30 September 2021. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 2023 2022 Unrestricted Fund Unrestricted Fund INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 475 1,258 Charltable Actlvliles Charitable Activities (Shop Donationsl 182 230 Other Trading Activitie5 Ishop, Recycling, eBay, etc. Investment Income Total 47,355 43,806 48,012 45,294 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds (Shop Rent, Utilities, other expenditure) 20,869 16,372 Charltable Actfvliles Charitable Activities (Donations and Vets fees) 50,626 26,179 Total 71.495 42,551 NET INCOME -23,483 2,743 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Tot81 funds brought forward 54.919 52,176 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 31,435 54,919 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REMUNERATION LEGACIES 2023 2022 25 Previous Years.12021 £5,000 2020- EIO.000, 2019- £0, 2018- £94,222) DEBTORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2023 2022 Legacy debtor CREDITOR5:AMOUNTS FALLINfj DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2023 2022 Trade creditors Other creditors 1,152 869 1152 869 10. MOVEMENT IN FLINDS Net Movement in funds At 1.10.22 At 30.9.23 Unrestrlcted funds General fund 54,919 -23,483 31,435 TOTALFUNDS 54,919 -23,483 31,435 Net rnovernent in funds included in the above are a5 follows.. Incorning resources Re50urce5 expended Movernent in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 48,012 -71,495 -23,483 Comparative5 for movement in fund5 At Movement in funds At 1.10.21 1.10.22 Unrestricted funds General fund 52,176 2,743 54,919 TOTALFUNDS 52,176 2,743 54,919 Comparative net movement in funds included in the above are as follows Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in *unds Unrestrlcted funds General fund 45,294 -42,551 2,743 TOTALFUNDS 45,294 -42,551 2,743 A current year 12 rnonth5 and prior year 12 months cornbined position is as lollow5' At 1.10.21 Movement in funds At 30.9.23 Unrestricted fund5 General fund 52,176 -20,740 31,435 A current year 12 rnonth5 and prior year 12 months cornbined net rnovement in funds, included in the 8bove 3re as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in fund5 Unrestrlcted funds General fund 93,306 -114,046 -20,740 TOTAL FUNDS 93,306 -114,046 -20,740 11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year to 30 September 2023 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.