2022-12-31-accounts - The Anglican Society For The Welfare Of Animals

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ASWA 2022 Annual Report

ASWA have continued to focus on our main mission of raising awareness of animal welfare issues and encouraging Anglican churches and Church of England Christians to extend their circle of compassion to include animals. We are also aware that the current economic crisis has adversely affected many animal charities as well as those concerned with human beings.

In 2022, subscription income decreased from 2021 by just under £1,300 to £5,855 but conversely donation income rose by nearly £2,500 from 2021 to £8,519 in 2022. Income from sales of leaflets and cards was down by about £300 but the purchase costs of these goods also decreased by about £200. ASWA was very lucky to receive bequests worth £36,449 in2022 and we are very grateful to supporters who remember us in their wills.

A higher return was earned on ASWA’s investments in 2022 than in 2021 with dividends and gains on sales of investments earning £19,833, £2,800 more this year than in the previous year. Due to a change in accounting policy in 2021 unrealised gains and losses 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 loss of £80,542 from the value at 31 December 2021 but an unrealised profit of £15,971 since the change of policy. The war in Ukraine has undoubtedly had a negative effect on the value of the portfolio.

2022’s total expenditure was £114 lower than it was in 2021 with most categories being comparable between the two years. Following the decision by the Committee to offer Creaturekind a grant of £5,000 to write some animal friendly liturgy in 2021, the grant was paid. Unfortunately, the resulting work was disappointing, so no further grants will be offered. Our miscellaneous animal expenses were up by nearly £1,300 to £1,717 this year but were greatly reduced from previous years. In 2022 we were lucky enough to be able to donate nearly £7,500 to help some other animal charities, many which were struggling due to rising costs of feed and bedding for their animals and electricity for their shelters. ASWA donated to diverse charities, amongst them sending greatly needed funds to help animals made homeless by the war in Ukraine, to rescue dogs from the Chinese meat trade, to help animals owned by the homeless through last winter, to rescue and rehabilitate abused, abandoned and old horses, to help dogs rescued from the tsunami in Tonga and to help fund outreach clinics in the Holy Land for the welfare of working donkeys.

In 2022, excluding the unrealised loss, income was down by nearly £10,000 (due to a decrease in bequests) and with total expenditure being virtually identical to that in 2021 ASWA would still have made a healthy profit of almost £37,000, albeit lower than the £46,000 made in 2021. However due to the change in accounting policy ASWA is reporting a loss of £43,779 due to an unrealised loss on investments for the year of £80,542.

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. This year, we were pleased to welcome our guest speaker - Mark Randell of Naturewatch who spoke in particular about his work in Ukraine. The talk was well received.

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.

Our Annual Service on Animal Welfare was held on Sunday, 2nd October. We were welcomed to St Mary-at-Latton Church in Harlow and our Secretary, Revd Samantha Chandler preached the sermon. The service was all-age and included a Blessing of animals. It is always a great opportunity to be able to take the ASWA message to a new congregation each year.

Our service at the Animals War Memorial on Remembrance Sunday was held on the afternoon of Sunday 13[th] November. Our guest speaker was the actress, Jenny Seagrove who spoke about her work as a Trustee of Mane Chance Sanctuary. 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 Michael and All Angels, Chalton, Hampshire and All Saints and St Margaret's Church, Pakefield, Suffolk. Both churches received a hamper of cruelty free goodies and a brass plaque to display. Entry numbers are still low despite advertising so we need to look at new ways of encouraging more churches to take part.

The Animal Aid Christmas Fayre at Kensington Town Hall was sadly cancelled once again due to concern about Covid-19. ASWA usually attends this fundraising event with a stall.

Overall ASWA has continued to carry out valuable work in raising awareness of animal welfare issues within the Church. We are not the only Christian animal welfare charity but 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 continually grateful to our loyal members for their wonderful support.

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Accounts

31 December 2022

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 Vanessa Saunders FCA Accountant Helen Hellier Investment Advisors Quilter Cheviot

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Approval statement

I approve the accounts which comprise of the Income and Expenditure account and Balance Sheet. I acknowledge my responsibility for the accounts and for providing all of the information and explanations necessary for their compilation.

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Chris Brown – Treasurer

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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 2022, 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:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act;
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act; and
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 ¢onn¢ction with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (i) which gives mc reasonablc cause lo believe that in any material respect the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act" to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with th¢ accounting rcquircmcnts of the Charitics Act have not becn mct; or (2) to which, in my opinion: attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Vanessa Saunders - Independent Exatniner Frost & Willan Accounting Ltd Thc Old Post Office Hartley Wintney RG27 8NZ

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Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31 December 2022 Income Subscriptions Donations Sale of Leaflets and Cards Bequests Bank Interest Dividends Gain on Sale of Investments Unrealised (Loss)/Gain on Investments Expenditure Postage Printing Website Stationery Wages and Salaries Goods for Resale, Including Christmas Cards Equipment Hire or Purchase Advertising Animal Welfare Sunday Costs Remembrance of Animals in War Animal Watch Costs Animal Friendly Church Liturgical Resources Development Bank Charges, Paypal and Stripe Costs Investment Management Fees Interest Paid on Purchase of Investments Professional Fees Subscriptions Travel and Hotels Donations to Other Charities Insurance Costs Animal Expenses Miscellaneous Expenses (Deficit)/Surplus of Income over Expenditure	2022 £ 5,855 8,519 1,078 36,449 28 6,679 13,153 71,761 (80,542) (8,781) 1,222 227 494 37 4,300 1,014 412 2,422 1,457 1,122 6,577 580 0 352 2,960 177 810 144 861 7,451 662 1,717 0 34,998 (43,779)	2021 £ 7,145 6,056 1,361 50,000 5 6,677 10,365
		81,609 96,513
		178,122
		1,068 702 787 421 4,240 1,199 0 1,954 1,184 782 5,514 1,758 5,000 334 2,991 0 0 0 311 5,691 644 437 95
		35,112

		143,010

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2022

0 116,696 67 0 17,094 3,981 5,227	50 95,021 67 0 10,796 9,182 5,568	2021 £ 439,139 116,655
143,065	120,684
0 5,247	0 4,029
5,247	4,029

		555,794
		412,784 143,010
		555,794

Investments are shown at market value of £374,197 with a book cost of £358,226 which gives rise to an unrealised loss of £80,542 as at 31 December 2022 and an unrealised profit to date of £15,971.