Valgray’s Border Collie and Animal Rescue Registered Charity Number: 1088503 Ms Valerie Phillips 33 Crewes Lane Warlingham CR6 9NS Telephone: 01883 – 624 513
10th October 2025
Report of the trustees for year ending 31[st] March 2025
The trustees of Valgray’s Border Collie & Animal Rescue presented their annual report and certified accounts for the year ending 31[st] March 2025.
Our Aims:
To relieve the suffering and distress of Border Collie Dogs, but not excluding other breeds of dogs or other types of animals, by the provision of temporary shelter, veterinary treatment and by finding permanent homes for such dogs / animals.
Our Objectives:
Our objectives are to provide shelter and new homes for animals (predominantly dogs) who are no longer wanted and have been abandoned. Initially the main breed was the ‘Border Collie’, however this has changed over the last couple of years as a variety of breeds lose their homes.
Review of Activities and Achievements:
Rescue and rehoming of animals – it was acknowledged by the trustees that the last year had been a particular struggle for the charity. Val worked with several animal abuse cases which resulted in a high number of puppy rescues. Vet fees significantly increased (year on year up 23%) due to the increase of cases plus the hike in vet fees for both animal and equine. Sad losses of the lovely ‘Lady Fleur’ and ‘Lou Lou’.
Property Maintenance – The charities location has been subject to flooding over the years, and this year was one of the worst. Significant expense to resolve but thanks to our local handyman this was carried out at reduced rates. New kennels put in place thanks to a generous trust and horse shelter repairs in two locations. Property maintenance expense significantly increased by 56%.
Events – Val and her team of volunteers attended Crufts as well as Blachmans Fair and several boot fairs to bring in much needed donations.
Donations – It was acknowledged the charity would not be operational had in not been for all the donations very generously made by supporters of Valgrays BCAR, a total of £66,807 for the year. In addition, the charity raised a further £8575 from Gift Aid.
The accounts have been approved by the Trustees, and the independent examination was carried out by our new accountant, Greg Petho of GTP Finances.
Valerie Phillips
Valerie Christine Phillips – Trustee
Profit & Loss
Valgray's Border Collie and Animal Rescue
Comparison between Accounting Year 2024/25 and Accounting Year 2023/24
| Period 1: | Period 2: | DifferencePercentage | change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Year 2024/25 | Accounting Year 2023/24 | |||
| Turnover | 99,463 | 140,080 | 40,617 | 41% |
| Sales | 1,568 | 724 | -844 | -54% |
| Charity Donation - General | 66,807 | 83,410 | 16,603 | 25% |
| Charity Donation - Rehoming | 16,244 | 18,770 | 2,526 | 16% |
| Shop Takings | 2,612 | 11,177 | 8,565 | 328% |
| Commission from Insurance | 0 | 657 | 657 | |
| Sum Up - Shop Takings | 1,675 | 8,217 | 6,542 | 390% |
| Sale - Fixed Asset | 0 | 13,800 | 13,800 | |
| Boot Fair | 1,982 | 3,325 | 1,344 | 68% |
| GIFT AID | 8,575 | 0 | -8,575 | -100% |
| add Other Income | 1,602 | 1,675 | 73 | 5% |
| Interest Received | 1,602 | 1,675 | 73 | 5% |
| Gross Profit | 101,065 | 141,755 | 40,690 | 40% |
| less Administration Expenses | 115,449 | 109,190 | -6,259 | -5% |
| Admin Supplies | 94 | 206 | 112 | 119% |
| Accountant Fees | 0 | 1,005 | 1,005 | |
| Bedding | 1,654 | 170 | -1,484 | -90% |
| Dog Food | 1,668 | 551 | -1,117 | -67% |
| Dog Registration | 600 | 171 | -429 | -72% |
| Dog Transport | 0 | 350 | 350 | |
| Cremation Fees | 263 | 869 | 606 | 230% |
| Equine (Equip/Far/Feed/Liv) | 0 | 2,516 | 2,516 | |
| Equine Feed | 2,168 | 1,016 | -1,152 | -53% |
| Equine Farrier | 3,343 | 3,115 | -228 | -7% |
| Property Insurance | 0 | 1,015 | 1,015 | |
| Property Maintenance | 23,570 | 15,084 | -8,486 | -36% |
| Medical Supplies | 16 | 377 | 361 | 2260% |
| Clothing/Uniform | 296 | 423 | 126 | 43% |
| Computer | 362 | 475 | 113 | 31% |
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| Rent (Shop) | 2,200 | 13,400 | 11,200 | 509% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shop Supplies | 22 | 16 | -6 | -26% |
| Vet Fees | 32,259 | 26,145 | -6,113 | -19% |
| Electricity | 2,473 | 3,509 | 1,036 | 42% |
| Mobile Phone | 2,412 | 1,549 | -863 | -36% |
| Water | 639 | 589 | -49 | -8% |
| Vehicle Fuel | 3,951 | 3,246 | -705 | -18% |
| Vehicle Insurance | 1,039 | 3,195 | 2,156 | 208% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3,917 | 6,443 | 2,526 | 64% |
| Equine Livery | 7,530 | 9,205 | 1,675 | 22% |
| Local Authority Charge | 910 | 1,092 | 182 | 20% |
| Animal Supplies and Food | 9,638 | 5,242 | -4,396 | -46% |
| Animal Chipping | 134 | 258 | 124 | 92% |
| Vehicle Tax | 425 | 884 | 459 | 108% |
| Kennel Club Fee | 629 | 276 | -353 | -56% |
| Membership Fees | 9 | 109 | 100 | 1107% |
| Equine Insurance | 898 | 1,219 | 321 | 36% |
| Fixed Asset (General Purchases) | 35 | 80 | 45 | 127% |
| Gifts | 0 | 101 | 101 | |
| ADMIN FEE | 36 | 173 | 137 | 379% |
| Dog Training | 480 | 620 | 140 | 29% |
| Web Hosting | 0 | 208 | 208 | |
| Internet & Telephone | 2,394 | 688 | -1,706 | -71% |
| Miscellaneous | 575 | 0 | -575 | -100% |
| Meals & Entertainment | 1,199 | 340 | -859 | -72% |
| Accommodation & Travel | 359 | 769 | 410 | 114% |
| Accountancy Fees | 4,050 | 480 | -3,570 | -88% |
| Postage | 79 | 244 | 165 | 210% |
| Bank/Finance Charges | 264 | 0 | -264 | -100% |
| Animal Insurance | 2,714 | 1,765 | -948 | -35% |
| Travel | 146 | 0 | -146 | -100% |
| less Depreciation | 1,100 | 49,565 | 48,465 | 4406% |
| Vehicle/Equipment (Fixed Asset) | 1,100 | 49,565 | 48,465 | 4406% |
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| Operating Profit | -£15,483 | -£17,000 | -£1,517 | -10% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| less Drawings | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0% |
| less Profit & Loss journal entries | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0% |
| Retained Profit this period: | -£15,483 | -£17,000 | -£1,517 | -10% |
| Retained Profit brought forward: | £36,735 | £53,735 | £17,000 | 46% |
| Distributable Reserves / Retained Profit | £21,252 | £36,735 | £15,483 | 73% |
| carried forward: |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees | Charity Name Valgray’s Boarder Collie And Animal Rescue |
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| On accounts for the year | 31 March 2025 Charity no |
1088503 |
| ended | (if any) | |
| Set out on pages | 1 | |
| (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) | ||
| I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above | ||
| charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 March 2025. | ||
| Responsibilities and | As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the | |
| basis of report | accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 | |
| (“the Act”). |
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did 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 is 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. Date: 04/09/2025 Signed: Name: Gergely Petho Relevant professional Association of Accounting Technicians qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Westview, Scotts hill Outwood, Redhill RH1 5PR
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