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Charity number 1094488
THE BURMESE CAT CLUB BENEVOLENT FUND
INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS
31 December 2023
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THE BURMESE CAT CLUB BENEVOLENT FUND Charity number: 1094488 Trustees Report
The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023.
The Benevolent Fund rehomed 32 cats in 2023 and provided support for ongoing health conditions, as per the charity's charter.
The income of the charity is derived from donations by the members of the Burmese Cat Club, various small fundraisings and legacies. People who take on the ownership of a rehomed cat also make donations. During the year three legacies were received totalling £43,890 of which £36,390 was received from one legacy. The total income for the year was £58,901 and this includes £3,073 relating to interest received.
A new donation scheme for adopting the cats was introduced and has been fully accepted. This scheme is deemed fairer and unifies the donations made.
The expenditure for the year totalled £9,199 giving rise to a suplus for the year of £49,702.
All funds surplus to current operation requirements are held in a deposit account and these funds are utilised to top up the current account, which is in place for the day-today running of the charity. In addition, there are funds deposited in two investment accounts which are within the Charity Commission's guidlines.
We have considered the current ecomomic climate in respect of whether individuals will have the financial resources to retain / adopt the cats in the coming years. Each case will have to be reviewed as it occurs, but the charity believes it would be beneficial for the welfare of the cats if we could ensure that they were kept with their familes and therefore, we will support the familes accordingly. The Charity's quality systems are regularly reviewed and the critcal policies have been updated. There have been no serious incidents to report.
Anita Hobbs - Treasurer 08 August 2024
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THE BURMESE CAT CLUB BENEVOLENT FUND Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Responsibilities and basis of report
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31 December 2023.
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity'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 examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have 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.
Deborah O'Neill Buckingham & Company Chartered Certified Accountants
27a Maxwell Road Northwood Middlesex HA6 2XY
8 August 2024
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THE BURMESE CAT CLUB BENEVOLENT FUND Income & Expenditure Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023
| Income Bequests and legacies Donations Commission Interest receivable Expenditure Boarding costs Cat rescue Veterinary costs Travel and subsistence Light and heat Stationery and printing Sundry expenses Accountancy fees Surplus for year |
2023 £ 43,890 11,409 529 3,073 58,901 6,520 - 2,009 177 293 - - 800 9,799 49,102 |
2022 £ 71,120 18,119 237 925 90,401 7,814 800 3,523 780 754 27 100 200 13,998 76,403 |
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THE BURMESE CAT CLUB BENEVOLENT FUND Charity number: 1094488 Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2023
| 2023 | 2022 | |||
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| £ | £ | |||
| Current assets | ||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 377,661 | 327,959 | ||
| Current liabilities | (800) | (200) | ||
| Net current assets | 376,861 | 327,759 | ||
| Net assets | 376,861 | 327,759 | ||
| Accumulated Funds | ||||
| Funds brought forward at 1 | ||||
| January 2023 | 327,759 | 251,354 | ||
| Surplus for year | 49,102 | 76,403 | ||
| Funds at 31 December 2023 | 376,861 | 327,757 |
The trustees are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit.
Anita Hobbs - Treasurer Director 08 August 2024
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THE BURMESE CAT CLUB BENEVOLENT FUND Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023
1 Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Report Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.The Trustees' consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Income
(a) donations are recognised when received;
(b) grants and legacies are accounted for as soon as the Trustees are notified of its entitlement and the amount due.
(c) interest on funds held is accounted for when received.
Provisions
Provisions (ie liabilities of uncertain timing or amount) are recognised when there is an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that economic benefit will be transferred to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably.
2 Other information
THE BURMESE CAT CLUB BENEVOLENT FUND is a registered charity.
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