REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1113281
Report of the Trustees and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2026
for
South Devon Cats Rehoming
220 Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2HN
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of South Devon Cats Rehoming
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2026 which are set out on pages 4 to 5.
Responsibilities and basis of report
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 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 giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records
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.
Signed
James Twigger FCA Chartered Accountant
Twigger Business Solutions 220 Torquay Road Paignton Devon TQ3 2HN
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SOUTH DEVON CATS REHOMING Charity Number 1113281
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Charity Number: 1113281
Principal office: 74 Wheatlands Road, Paignton, TQ4 5HK
Accountants: Twigger Business Solutions, 220 Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 2HN.
TRUSTEES
The Trustees during the year were: Mrs C M Lane Mr M Lane Mrs P Preston Mr A Cox Mrs M Bridge
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing Document
South Devon Cats Rehoming is an unincorporated association governed by a constitution. It is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objectives of the charity are to relieve the suffering and distress of unwanted, lost or strayed cats in the South Devon area in particular or from any other area the officers and committee may from time to time determine to provide temporary shelter, veterinary treatment and wherever possible the finding of permanent homes for these animals.
The charity's main activities during the year were the rescue, care and rehoming of unwanted and stray cats. These activities were funded through the operation of the charity shop, fundraising events including stalls, fayres and markets, together with grants and donations.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
The main achievements of the charity during the year were to successfully rehome a number of unwanted and stray cats that had been taken into their care.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves Policy
The charity maintains sufficient funds to meet its everyday needs.
…………………………………………. Chairman for and on behalf of Trustees
Date ……………………………………
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SOUTH DEVON CATS REHOMING Charity Number 1113281
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
| RECEIPTS Grants Legacies and Donations Charity Aid Miscellaneous donations / collections Animal Rehoming Donations Sale of Goods Stalls, Fayres and Markets Shop Takings Agria Pet Insurance Commissions Interest received on reserve account TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS Cattery Expenses Veterinary Expenses Printing & Stationery Accountancy Fees Events Shop rental and expenses Insurance Motor vehicle expenses Phone Miscellaneous expenses TOTAL PAYMENTS NET PAYMENTS / RECEIPTS Net Assets last year end Net Assets this year end |
2026 £ 12,590 8,999 3,408 5,217 11,719 3,274 6,768 47,192 1,013 2,967 103,147 14,486 72,733 809 422 1,392 12,663 495 5,667 49 606 109,322 (6,175) 111,028 104,853 |
2025 £ - 11,261 3,408 1,589 11,755 1,166 5,300 48,931 928 3,475 |
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| 87,813 | ||
| 16,823 53,379 672 490 936 11,572 468 8,071 49 319 |
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| 92,779 | ||
(4,966) 115,994 |
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| 111,028 |
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SOUTH DEVON CATS REHOMING Charity Number 1113281
UNRESTRICTED RESERVE RECONCILIATION AS AT 31 MARCH 2026
| Assets Bank & Cash Balances Lloyds Bank Current Account Lloyds Bank Shop Account Reserve Account Other Debtors VAT Recoverable Liabilities Accruals |
2026 2025 Unrestricted Funds Unrestricted Funds £ £ £ £ 5,399 4,851 11,246 21,940 83,647 80,680 100,292 107,471 4,983 3,557 4,983 3,557 422 - 422 - 104,853 111,028 |
2026 2025 Unrestricted Funds Unrestricted Funds £ £ £ £ 5,399 4,851 11,246 21,940 83,647 80,680 100,292 107,471 4,983 3,557 4,983 3,557 422 - 422 - 104,853 111,028 |
2026 2025 Unrestricted Funds Unrestricted Funds £ £ £ £ 5,399 4,851 11,246 21,940 83,647 80,680 100,292 107,471 4,983 3,557 4,983 3,557 422 - 422 - 104,853 111,028 |
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| 4,983 | 3,557 | ||
| 422 | - | ||
| 111,028 |
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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 April 2025 Period start date To 31 March 2026 Period end date
Charity name: SOUTH DEVON CATS REHOMING
Charity registration number: 1113281
Objectives and Activities
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING AND DISTRESS OF UNWANTED LOST OR STRAYED CATS IN THE SOUTH DEVON AREA IN PARTICULAR OR FROM ANY OTHER AREA THE OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER, VETERINARY TREATMENT AND WHEREVER POSSIBLE THE FINDING OF PERMANENT HOMES FOR THESE ANIMALS. |
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| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
To take in, vet check, neuter, chip and vaccinate (where needed) cats, assess temperament and find new homes |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Yes |
Achievements and Performance
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
The main achievement is that we rehomed 107 cats during the year and had two euthanised on vet’s advice. They were rehomed neutered, microchipped and vaccinated |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
We feel we achieved what we set out to do |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
We attended various events with stalls during the summer and Christmas time to sell donated items which we sold and helped towards vet bills and food bills for the cats We extended our shop into the next door premises on Lease |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
Interest rates have fallen so our long- term investment return is not as good as previous years. |
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| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
We have reviews the charity’s position and unfortunately made a loss this year, mainly due to high vet bills |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
We have a high interest savings account were we hold money for “emergencies” or needs of the charity to carry on its work |
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| Amount of reserves held | £83467 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
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| Details of fund materially in deficit |
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| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Charity shop and outside events The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Financial A description of the principal risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Herewith | |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Registered charity | |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
We select new Trustees when needed by agreement with the existing Trustees |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
None Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees None The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works None Relationship with any related parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | SOUTH DEVON CATS REHOMING |
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| Other name the charity uses | None |
| Registered charity number | 1113281 |
| Charity’s principal address | 74 Wheatlands Road Paignton Devon TQ4 5HX |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Patricia Elizabeth Preston |
Chair and secretary | |||
| Arthur Francis Cox | ||||
| Cynthia MaryLane | ||||
| Michael Lane | ||||
| Marcia Bridge | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| None | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
P E Preston | |
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| Patricia Elizabeth Preston | ||
| Chair | ||
| 31 July 2026 | ||
| 31 July 2026 |