CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1"July2022 To 30 June2023 Charity name: BORDER TERRIER WELFARE Charity registration number: 1116853 Objectives and Activities Summary of the wrposes of the charity as set out in its goveming document Para 1.17 To assist any member of the public who is in difflty in caring for their Border Terrier, whether that be shetter, rehoming or financial assistance with vetenna costs. To find homes for Border Terriers when and for whatever reason their Current owner can no longer keep them. 2) To provide accommodation. care and assessment of those dogs vthilst seeking a SUFtable home arKJ owner. 3) To llect and deliver without charge these dcgs. 4) To financially support those members of the public who seek help with veterinary care and to continue that support to ensure the future health of the dog in either the old or new home. 5) To continue to seek new volunteers to assist in our yrk, this o ective is o oin Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefrt, in particular, the activities, projects or servi$ identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 arkl t.19 Statement confimiing whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefrt Para 1.18 The trustees do have such regard. Additlonal Information {optional) You may choose to include fvrther statements where relevant about: Grants are cccasionally provided on a case by case basis where it is Gonsidered that the award is Border Terrier txrt not necessarily exdusively Border Terrier related. The chanty intend to donate a significant sum to Breed Heatth research and are in disujssion wtih various recognisedl ovemed bodies to facilitate this. Para 1.38 Policy on grant makirvJ Parn 1.38 As per the Border Terrier Weware Nyebsite and social media. Policy on soaal investment including program related investment
Volunteers i)ften make contributions in various ways eg. by not charging for their time, travel or out of pocket expenses. Also. on occasions providing foster care or kennelling without Gharge or at a reduced rate. P*a 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Perforniance The main achievements have been the rehoming and care of a substantial number of Border Terriers. Thos6 benefitting are the mostly distraught owners, those vtho find themselves hawng to rehome for vthatever reason arKI the d(yJs themselves who i)ften face an unrtain future were it not for Border Terrier Wetfare. Other achievements have been tEing able to assist owners financially where they have been unable to cover the ever increasing ¢ost of veterinary ca. Summary of the main achievements of the charity. identifying the differen the charity's work has made to the orcumstances of its beneficiaries and any wder benefits to society as whole. Para 1.20 Figures for YIE June 23 IYE June 2022 in brackets) Dog Transport Travel approx 22673 miles (11851) Transporting 116 Dogs {60) At a cost of £10440 {£4740.40) sheer l Kennelling No of dcN3s 34 (31) Cost . £19348 (£198W) Days .' 1671 (1724) Ave cost '. £11.57 per day per dog (£10.91) Ave Days per dog . 49 (56) Vet Fees Vet Fees £68424 {£54420) No of dogs 109 (72) Ave cost per dog £627.74 {£755.83) Note Total exp YE June 22 £78 For YE June 23 £98371 erall increase of almost 25% Due mainly to increases in travel expenses as well veterinary costs.
AdditiOr1 inforniation loptional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Our objectives are to be ae to help rever our assistance is requested. Achievements against objectives set Para 1_41 This we mostly achieve. Performance of fuThJraising activities against objectives set We are fortunate in having a large number of loyal supporters who help us with varied fundraising iniiiatives in addition to those of our own. Parn 1.41 There are no speufic objectives regarding investment other than seeking an interest return from bank accounts that are covered by the Financial servIs Authorty's Com nsation Scheme. Investment performan against objectives Parn 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the chantls financial posrtion at the end of the period Parn 121 We have handled more dogs and travelled further therefore incurring a substantial increase in associated Costs. Veterinary fees have also increased substantially. Our kennelling costs have remained at a similar level to the previous year our financial posÈtion remains stroThJ. statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 General reserves are not restricted to or designated for a particular purpose. The level set is reviewed annually by the trustees. gtving due consideration to the fact that expenditure can be unpredictable in the short temi and that our main source of income is reliant almost solely on the go(thill of and donations from our supporter5. Reserves are therefore set to protec* the charity from a sudden decrease or cessation of income at such a level that V would be able to conts'nue our work caring for Border Terriers in need of shelter or veterinary assistance or rehoming. Amount of reserves held Reasons for holdin zero Para 122 £178,000 NA Pwa 722
reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going COnM Para 1.24 Para 1.23 At the current time our rate of income is covering our level of expenditure and for this reason there are no immediate GOnmS Additlonal Inf0mtiOn loptional You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The principal sources of funds are general and rehoming donations, legacies & memorials. fundraising events including organised d&J walks, weekend camping events . webstore sales , calendar sales, audion sales , raffles. social media events. Reserves are held in no risk accounts that are covered by the Financial setVis Authority's Compensation Scheme and seeking an interest retum. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 The principal risks would te the loss of income from donations or fundraising athvity and or a signrficant increase in the number of do3s needing our support. A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other Structure, Governance and Management DeriptIOn of charity's trusts: Type of goveming document Para 1.25 Constitution How is the chaiity constituted? Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional prowsions e.g. election to wst or name of any person or body entiued to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Association P¥a 1.25 By Election at an AGM Additional inforniation loptional) You ma choose to include further statements Whe relevant about.. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The cha anisational
structure and any wider neork with whith the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Pawa 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charity name Border Teffier Welfare Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charity's principal address Border Terrier Welfare Known to some as Border Terrier Rescue or BTW 1116853 Chaimian Mr Ton Wrenn 98 Gainsborough Court, waOn-on-Tharnes, Surrey KT12 1 NL Treasurerlsecreta Mrs Melanie Robson Carisbrooke, 3 BUCkS Wa Banstead, Surre . SM7 1 HB
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Office lrfany} Trusts• name Nam• of person lor body) entitl•d ifan Mr Tony Wrenn Mrs Melanie Robson Mr Mark Harvey Mr Roger Newson Chaiman Treasuw A¢Xing Secretary Records Co Ordinator Data Base Mrs Joyce Rhodes Mrs Jenny Oakshott Mr John Jessop Mrs Vanessa Jessop Mrs Louise Nowell Mrs Paula Byers Fostering Fostering 10 Resigned 23.6.23 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Co orate trustees - names of the dirertors at the date the re Director name rtwasa roved Nota licable Name of trustees holding tide to Fyoperty belonging to the charity Trustee nam? Nota licable
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of other3 Description of the assets held in this capaoty Name and objects of the charity on whose behatf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian ¢hartty's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the Charity's own assets Additional information loptlonal) Names and addresses of advisers Ioptlonal Infommtion) Typo of Name Address advlsor Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional Infomiation) Exemptions from discl¢)sure Reason for non-disdosure of ke rsonnel details Other o ional infomiation
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 Tony Wrenn Chaimian 13° November 2023
BORDER TERRIER WELFARE STATEMENT OF FINANCIALAcnvmES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3mi JUNE 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total Funds 2022 INCOME RECEIPTS Volijntary Receipts R&homing donations General donations Gift Aid tax reclaimed Legacies and memorials 33.1 60.987 6.945 116.552 217.584 33.ICO 25,915 60,987 65,484 6,945 7,327 116,552 29,612 217.584 128,338 Recelpts from fund-raising actNfties Events Sales 1,283 11.272 12,555 1.283 11.272 12.555 1.537 14,382 15,919 Investment Income Bank Inte$t 1,298 1.298 93 Totsl receipts 231,437 231.437 144,350 DIRE CHAR ABLE EXPENDtTURE Kennel accommodations costs Veterinary fees Travel costs to kennels etc Honoraria and gifts 19.348 68.424 10,599 701 19,348 68.424 10,599 701 19.81x1 54.420 4,740 1.382 80.342 99,072 99,072 FUND-RAISING COSTS Events Goods foT re-sale 2,509 7.778 10.287 2,509 7,778 10,287 193 7,526 7,719 MANAGEMENT AND ADMIP41STRATK)N Insurance General administrative expenses Fees.- PayPal and JustGrvir7g Equipment Independent Examinerfs fee 990 970 1.055 631 727 1.147 970 1.055 660 3.675 660 3.675 660 3.165 Totsl payments 113.034 113.034 91,226 Surpluslldeficitl forthe year 118.403 118.403 53,124 Funds brought fonward l JuTry 2022 Fund5 Caled forward 30th Jurbe 2023 259.498 377,901 259,998 206,874 378.401 259.998
BORDER TERRIER WELFARE BALANCE 5HEEr FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Fund5 Funds Totsl Funds 2023 2022 Current assets Stock Debtors Gift aid reclaim Prepayments 2,266 2,266 4.465 14,324 1,244 17.834 14.324 1.244 17,834 12.354 1,225 18.044 Cash at Bank and In Hand Virgin Money charity deposit account Scottish Widows deposit account Metro bank Paypal account Stripe CAF Bank HSBC Money Market depostts HSBC Bank deposit account HSBC Bank current account Cash in hand 50,1 83,IXK) 85.( 919 50.cw 50.CKJO 506 85,C 919 3.553 59,797 59.797 59.751 85.CO) 120,844 1.570 12.726 73 73 365.359 247,453 1,070 73 364,859 Total Current assets 382,693 383,193 265,497 rrent Llabllltles Creditors Accruals Total current Ilabllltles 2,4n 2.319 4,792 2.473 2,319 4,792 2,649 2,850 5,499 Net assets 377.9)1 500 378.401 259.998 ReseThe$ Unrestricted Restricted 377.901 259,498 500 378.401 259.998 The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on /é NOV aOa3 ..and weresigned on its behalfby: M Robson- Acting Treasurer
BORDER TERRIER WEiFARE NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEP4TS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30Th JUNE 2023 I ACCOUNTING POLICIES BASIS OF PREPARING THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENrs The financial ststements of the charty, which Is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charlties SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: ststement of Recommended Prattl applicable to chartbes preparing their accounts in accor(lance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (Èffective I January 20191., Financi81 Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charitie5 Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with thè exception of investments whtch are iMluded at market value. The accounts for the year ended 30th June 2020 were prepared on a receipts and payments basis. These have not been reststed. INCOME All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activitses once the charTty has entitlement to the funds. it is probable that the income will be ceiVed and the 3mount can be measured reliably. EXPENDITURE Liabilities are reco8ni5ed as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or eonstrurtNe obliEation committing the charity to that expendtture. it is probable that a transfer of economic beneffts will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an ac£rua15 basis and has been classified under headir7gs that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to artivities on a basis ¢onsistent with the use of resources. STOCKS Stocks are valued atthe lower of cost and net realisable value. after making due allowance for obsolete and slow mowng items. TAXATION The charity is exempt from tsx on ts tharitable activitres. FUP4D AccouffflNG Unrestri£ted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restrlrted funds can only be used for panicular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Further explanation of the nature and purrK)se of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
BORDER TERRIER WELFARE NOTESTO THE FINANCIALATEMENTs FOR THE YEAR ENDED aml JUNE 2023 2 TRUSTELS, REMUNERATION LND BENEFrrs None of the trustees were remuneratsd in their capacity as trustee £4,741 12022 £3,987) was reimbursed to six (2022 six) tru5tee5 to covertravel expenses in connection with the transportation of do to and from kennels, food, medKation and subscription costs. Two trustees were entitled to receive honoraria to cover their out of pket expenses as follows: M Robson (Treasurer & Secretary) £8(KJ In addition to thi5 subscriptions totslling £566 {2022 £8171 were recharged at cost by a company of which a trustee wa5 a director. 3 FUNDS Restrirted fund5 consists of E5CI) towards support for the Breed Heakh Group.
I reportto the tharlty trustees on my thminal¥on oftt accOW ofOex(rTerrknWelfare (the (h3TItyj forthe rended 30June 2023. A% the charitytrustees oftheTrustyou are respible1Orthe oftheaCcnts attordèn '•rththe requlrwnents oftht crflIe5Art 2011 Acn. I report In rspertOfeM1ffiIftatsOTh of thÈTnsVsacrLwnts carriedc4ft wthsecbon 145ofthe Artand Sn orrytng myexam5ftatw)n I have fDl1rya¥ applKablÈ thrertixtsglven bythètharity Commi54 urMler5ectlon 14515llbl ofts ACL I hwe completed mYxaminat. I confmttrt nomarial mter5 cometo myattetition In torwRctlon wlththe eXam&tIOn81%nI me causeto b@Fkve that h any material r¢sppcL' 3CCOUntkng recoTd5 were not kepthi respect0fttTn a5 fwjlred bysection D) of the Act." the accounts do not comkth the apale rEquiremtYrt5 concemhittfoTm and content gf COLFnts srtout in the Charitl¢s (Accountsand Reports) fle8ulions 2(Thotherthan any wuirement that the aUountsB4 true and falr blewvthkh is not a matter¢0ldedaS partdan Indeperh4ent examlnatlon. I haveno cOm$ arvj havÈ comeacross other mattors iTr corffteulon wtth the exarnination to which attenkn should be drawn in this report in trderto enable a proper undeistandir¥ of tr acctyjnts to be H. M. Day BSCFCA D ICAEW Tudorjohn Ltmlted Nl8htln8ale 4&48 East Street Ep50m Surrev Kf17 IHQ