ASWA 2021 Annual Report
ASWA have had another good year and have bounced back from the pandemic to show a healthy profit and we have also continued our core activities of raising awareness of animal welfare issues within the Church of England.
In 2021, income from subscriptions went up by over £820 from 2020 and donations were also up by just over £330. Sales income was down by about £200 but the corresponding costs of goods for resale also decreased by almost the same amount. Conversely, bequests in 2021 were down by £6,620. ASWA’s investments gave a higher return in 2021 than in 2020 with dividends and gains on sales of investments earning £17,042, £4,200 more this year than in the previous year. Due to a change in accounting policy unrealised gains on investments are now shown in the Income and Expenditure account. Investments are now held at market value instead of cost giving rise to an unrealised gain of £96,513.
Total expenditure in 2021 was £730 higher than it was in 2020 due in part to the cancellation of events in 2020 and the fact that thankfully some events went ahead in 2021, (see below), but therefore had costs associated with them. Again, our miscellaneous animal expenses were greatly reduced this year and this gave us the flexibility to help other animal charities. We noted that due to the pandemic and the troubles around the world, many animal welfare/rescue organisations were struggling so in 2021 we donated almost £5,700 to other animal charities. This went to diverse charities - from Australia to help victims of flooding, to Uganda to build the country’s first animal shelter and to Afghanistan to help the animals caught up in the conflict.
In addition, the Committee made the decision to approach Professor David Clough and his organisation ‘Creaturekind’ – another Christian animal welfare organisation with an educational focus - and offer them a grant of £5,000 to write some animal friendly liturgy for churches to use in their services. They accepted this request and are currently working on producing this for ASWA.
Overall, excluding the unrealised gain, income was down slightly in 2021 and expenditure was marginally up but still ASWA made a healthy profit of £46,497, slightly short of the £48,870 made in 2020.
We are very grateful to ASWA supporters who remember us in their wills and in 2021 our bequests totalled £50,000.
Our AGM was held on-line once again. We have come to the conclusion that the AGM is better attended by our supporters if we hold it on Zoom because as they are so spread out around the country it is impossible to find a location accessible to all. There have been some suggestions that our members would like a ‘guest speaker’ so we plan to organise this for next year.
Animalwatch continued to be published and sent to our members. The magazine continues to be popular and our thanks must go to our excellent Editor and contributors.
It was good to be able to hold our Annual Service on Animal Welfare ‘in person’ again on Sunday, 3rd October. We were welcomed to St Botolph’s in Boston, Lincolnshire and our Chair, Revd Dr Helen Hall preached the sermon, with ASWA Secretary, Revd Sam Chandler reading the lesson. It is always a great opportunity to be able to take the ASWA message to a new congregation each year.
Likewise, we were also able to hold a service at the Animals War Memorial again on Remembrance Sunday in the afternoon of Sunday 14[th] November. PC Dave Wardell spoke movingly about the relationship he has with his beloved police dog, Finn. Finn was not able to be present on this occasion as he had recently had an operation. A really good crowd gathered including representatives from the Northern Ireland Dog Unit and many attendees laid wreaths.
The ASWA Animal Friendly Church awards went ahead as normal and the joint winners were St Mary’s Newton with Flowery Field, Newton, Hyde and the Rectorial Benefice of Neath. Both churches received a hamper of cruelty free goodies and a brass plaque to display. Entry numbers were sadly down again so we need to look at these awards to find ways of encouraging more churches to take part.
The Animal Aid Christmas Fayre at Kensington Town Hall was sadly cancelled once again due to the raised cases of Covid19. ASWA usually attends this fundraising event with a stall.
In summary, ASWA continues to carry out valuable work in raising awareness, within the Church, of animal welfare issues. Although we are not the only Christian animal welfare charity, we are unique as we operate at a ‘grass roots’ level encouraging local churches to become involved and also holding events for Christians who love animals to attend. We are grateful to our loyal members for their continued support.
The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals 1087270
Accounts
31 December 2021
The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals
Reference and Administration Information
Registered Charity Number 1087270 Trustees Revd Dr Helen Hall Revd Samantha Chandler Chris Brown Revd Jennifer Brown Phillip Petchey Keith Cottrell Janet Murphy Revd Lynn Hurry Revd Jaime Wright Revd Olivia Maxfield Coote Principal Office PO Box 7193, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 8GT Secretary Rev Samantha Chandler Bankers Lloyds Bank PLC Independent Examiner MJ Willan FCA Accountant Helen Hellier Investment Advisors Quilter Cheviot
The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals 1087270 Approval statement l approvc lh¢ accounts 'hICh comprise of the Income and Expenditurc account and Balance Shcel. l acknowledge my responsibility for the accounts and for proi'iding all of the infonnalion and explanations necessary for their compilation. Chris Brown - Treasurer
The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals 1087270
Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31 December 2021
| Income Subscriptions Donations Sale of Leaflets and Cards Fundraising Bequests Bank Interest Dividends Gain on Sale of Investments Unrealised Gain on Investments Expenditure Postage Printing Website Stationery Wages and Salaries Goods for resale, Including Christmas Cards Advertising Animal Welfare Sunday Costs Remembrance of Animals in War Prison project Animal Watch costs Animal Friendly Church Liturgical Resources Development Bank Charges, Paypal and Stripe costs Investment Management fees Travel and hotels Donations to other charities Insurance costs Animal Expenses Miscellaneous Expenses Surplus of Income over Expenditure |
2021 £ 7,145 6,056 1,361 0 50,000 5 6,677 10,365 81,609 96,513 178,122 1,068 702 787 421 4,240 1,199 1,954 1,184 782 0 5,514 1,758 5,000 334 2,991 311 5,691 644 437 95 35,112 143,010 |
2020 £ 6,319 5,725 1,568 100 56,618 81 5,590 7,251 |
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| 83,252 0 |
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| 83,252 | ||
| 1,444 149 1,087 897 4,100 1,398 1,994 922 271 250 5,220 1,708 0 235 2,686 79 3,149 611 8,158 24 |
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| 34,382 | ||
| 48,870 |
The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals 1087270
Statements of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2021
| Fixed Assets Investments at market value Current Assets Trade debtors Bank current account Bank deposit account COIF account Quilter Income account Quilter Capital account Other Bank Accounts Current Liabilities Loans and overdrawn bank accounts Short term creditors Capital Account Accumulated surplus Surplus for the year |
50 95,021 67 0 10,796 9,182 5,568 |
2021 £ 439,139 116,655 555,794 412,784 143,010 555,794 |
0 63,554 67 0 4,858 12,430 5,000 |
2020 £ 331,265 81,519 |
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| 120,684 | 85,909 | |||
| 0 4,029 |
0 4390 |
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| 4,029 | 4390 | |||
| 412,784 | ||||
| 363,914 48,870 |
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| 412,784 |
Investments are shown at market value of £439,139 with a book cost of £342,626 which gives rise to an unrealised gain of £96,513 as at 31 December 2021, (2020 investments shown at cost).
The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals 1087270
Independent Examiner’s Report on the unaudited accounts of the Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals
I report on the accounts of the Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals for the year ended 31 December 2021, which are set out on the attached page.
Respective Responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the account presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the account present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
The Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals 1087270 Independent examiner's statement In connection V¥'ith my examination, no matter has come lo my attention: (i) hich gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any mat¢rial respect the requir¢ments- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and to prepare accounts ivhich accord with the accounling records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Micha¢l Willan- Independent Examiner Frost & Willan Accounting Ltd The Old Post Office Hartley Wintney RG27 8NZ Date.