Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date 01 01 2024 31 12 2024
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name
The Animal House Rescue
Other names charity is known by
| Registered charity number (if any) 1111314 Charity's principal address 4 Kintore Croft Birmingham Postcode B32 4JJ ~~ee~~ |
Registered charity number (if any) 1111314 Charity's principal address 4 Kintore Croft Birmingham Postcode B32 4JJ ~~ee~~ |
Registered charity number (if any) 1111314 Charity's principal address 4 Kintore Croft Birmingham Postcode B32 4JJ ~~ee~~ |
Registered charity number (if any) 1111314 Charity's principal address 4 Kintore Croft Birmingham Postcode B32 4JJ ~~ee~~ |
Registered charity number (if any) 1111314 Charity's principal address 4 Kintore Croft Birmingham Postcode B32 4JJ ~~ee~~ |
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| Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity | |||||
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| 1 | Sarah Broom | ||||
| 2 | Carys Friar | ||||
| 3 | Lin Reeves | ||||
| 4 | Dawn Buzzard | ||||
| 5 | Jayne Smith | ||||
| 6 | Andrew Reeves | ||||
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts Constitution adopted 30th December 2004 as amended 21[st] August 2005. Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Trust - Non-profit organisation How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Trustees are selected for appointment having regard to the skills, Trustee selection methods knowledge and experience which they can bring to assist the effective (eg. appointed by, elected by) running of the charity and their demonstrated commitment to the aims and objectives of the chanty. Additional governance issues (Optional information) You may choose to include The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is additional information, where exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure relevant, about: to the major risks.
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
The Animal House Rescue is a small Birmingham based rescue that takes in abandoned, abused and unwanted animals, also sick or injured animals with no owners.
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To promote humane behaviour towards animals by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for animals that are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage and to educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering amongst animals.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
Throughout the year, The Animal House Rescue has achieved significant milestones in advancing animal welfare. Our advocacy efforts have resulted in increased awareness among the public about the plight of animals and the need for change. We have also made strides in rescuing and rehabilitating animals in need, providing them with care and shelter via foster homes. Furthermore, our educational initiatives have helped raise awareness about animal welfare issues and promote compassionate behaviour towards animals. Overall, our charity has made substantial progress in our mission to improve the lives of animals and to try and promote a more compassionate society. The Animal House Rescue has rehomed throughout the year. Cats -195 Dogs - 35 Reunite – 4 We also run a feral cat neutering programme, whereby feral cats are trapped, the females spayed, and males castrated helping to keep numbers down in the feral colonies. Ferals TNR (Trap, neuter, release) - 76
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Section E Financial review
Charity funds are represented in the Charity’s bank accounts.
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Sarah Broom
Full name(s) Sarah Broom
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee / Administrator etc) Date 14th September 2025
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The Animal House Rescue Registered Charity - 1111314 RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
12 Months to the 31st December 2024
| RECEIPTS | |
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| Bank Interest Received | 274.31 |
| CharityShopTakings | 51,485.12 |
| Donations/Fund Raising/Events Collections/Adoption Fees | 93,221.29 |
| Gift Aid Recovery | 2,223.96 |
| Grants - restricted | 8,000.00 |
| Grants - unrestricted | 15,100.00 |
| TOTAL RECEIPTS | 170,304.68 |
| PAYMENTS | |
| Advertising, Marketingand Fund Raisingcosts | 958.30 |
| Animal Feed & Supplies | 9,082.91 |
| Animal Purchases | 1,450.00 |
| Audit & Accountancyfees | 720.00 |
| Bank & PDQ Fees | 285.91 |
| Buildings/Cattery/Isolation Block/New Office Costs | 432.98 |
| Business Rates | (112.50) |
| CharityInsurance | 1,446.56 |
| Depreciation Expense | 3,178.88 |
| Land/Field Costs | 379.82 |
| Motor Vehicle Expenses | 3,959.47 |
| Office Expenses | 2,801.46 |
| Pensions Costs | 502.80 |
| Professional and Other Fees | 20.00 |
| Rent for CharityShop | 15,400.00 |
| Salaries | 9,872.98 |
| Utilities | 3,776.53 |
| Veterinary Fees | 106,970.38 |
| TOTAL PAYMENTS | 161,126.48 |
| OPERATING SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2024 | 9,178.20 |
The Animal House Rescue Registered Charity - 1111314 STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES As at 31 December 2024
Fixed Assets
| Fixed Assets | |
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| Land & Fixtures/Fittings | 33,731.00 |
| Less Accumulated Depreciation on Motor Vehicles | (3,784.88) |
| Motor Vehicles | 23,909.88 |
| 53,856.00 |
Current Assets
| Current Assets | |
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| Business Premium Account | 18,509.70 |
| CommunityAccount | 46,192.47 |
| CommunityAccount - Ferals | 1,797.63 |
| PayPal Animal House Rescue | 196.74 |
| HMRC Creditor Total Assets |
6,944.68 |
| 73,641.22 127,497.22 |
Total Assets
| Operating Surplus for year ending 31st December 2024 Net Assets as at 31st December 2023 |
9,178.20 |
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| 118,319.02 | |
| Net Assets as at 31st December 2024 | 127,497.22 |
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees The Animal House Rescue
| On accounts for the year | 31stDecember 2024 | Charity no | 1111314 |
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| Set out on pages | 2 |
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2024.
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 (other than that disclosed below *) 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.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
| Signed: | Date: | 05/09/2025 | |
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| Name: | Sue Brittain | ||
| Relevant professional | |||
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| Address: | 30 Beaune Close | ||
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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