RYEDALE DOG RESCUE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER
1117972
(England & Wales)
PREPARED BY CHAMPLEYS CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS CHAMPLEYS MEWS, MARKET PLACE, PICKERING YO18 7AE
RYEDALE DOG RESCUE
CHARITY INFORMATION AS AT 31ST MARCH 2025
Trustees
Rosemarie Stephenson Janet Edith Anderson David John Fernley Dianne Illingworth Ria Boyce
Accountants
Champleys Chartered Certified Accountants Champleys Mews Market Place Pickering YO18 7AE
Bankers
Barclays Bank Leicester LE87 2BB
Principal Operating Address
17, Hunters Way Norton Malton YO17 9EG
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RYEDALE DOG RESCUE TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their report and the financial statements for the for the year ended 31st March 2025.
Background and Structure
The legal name of the Charity is Ryedale Dog Rescue. The Charity is registered in England & Wales with the Charity Commission in England & Wales (CCEW) with charity number 1117972.
The Charity is governed by a trust deed dated 3rd January 2007 and run by a small team of trustees and local volunteers. The Charity is financed solely by donations and fundraising events.
Summary of the purposes of the Charity
To relieve the suffering of unwanted or abandoned dogs in need of care and attention in the Ryedale, Scarborough and East Yorkshire area.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes
To provide and maintain rescue homes and other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of unwanted or abandoned dogs.
Public Benefit Statement
Throughout the year the Ryedale Dog Rescue Board of Trustees have had regard the guidelines on public benefit as set out by the Charity Commission when exercising powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant.
Trustees
The following persons served as Trustees during the year ended 31st March 2025:
| Trustee | Office | Trustee Appointments/Resignations |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemarie Stephenson | Chair | - |
| Janet Edith Anderson | - | |
| David John Fernley | - | |
| Dianne Illingworth | - | |
| Ria Boyce | - |
No Trustees were appointed or resigned during the year.
Staff, Management and Selection of Trustees
The Charity has no salaried employees, and is staffed entirely by volunteers.
Trustees are recruited from local people who have an interest in the Charity. The Charity is controlled and directed by the elected members of the board.
Risk Management
The board continues to examine the principal areas of the Charity’s operations to review the major risks which may arise in each area. In the opinion of the board, this review enables such risks to be identified and allows them to be mitigated to an acceptable level in the Charity’s day to day activities.
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RYEDALE DOG RESCUE TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Review of the Charity's achievements and performance, including the difference the Charity has made to the beneficiaries and to wider society throughout the year
I am incredibly pleased to present the annual report for Ryedale Dog Rescue for the 2024/25 financial year. As a small charity dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of dogs in need we remain committed to transparency, compassion, and responsible behaviour in all our activities.
The 2024/25 year has yet again seen changes in the world of dog rescue with a huge increase in the number of owners wanting to handover their dogs for rehoming due to behavioural problems while prospective new owners now have very specific requirements for any dog, they would be willing to rehome.We continue to see the ‘fallout’ of dogs born and bought during the pandemic who are under-socialised and untrained as owners did not carefully consider the breed they were taking on or the time and a commitment needed to be a good dog owner.
This has reduced the number of dogs the charity has been able to take in as we have a number of ‘long stay’ dogs who, although lovely in their own right, do need quite specific homes either because of their breed/size or because of their previous history. We are also committed lifelong to our resident XL Bully who cannot be rehomed due to the government ban.
Our income this year was boosted by three very generous and much appreciated legacies from supporters Rita Atkinson, Vicki Cheney and from Jane Leaf in memory of her sister. We also received a substantial donation from The Skipton Building Society. Because of these we had a surplus of funds at the year-end of £14,146.
We have in line with increasing costs raised our reserve fund to £55,000 and set up a savings account which has generated £180 in interest this year. Our fundraising has continued on par with previous years although adoption donations are down due to dogs moving on to new homes at a much slower rate than in previous years. Kennel fees have increased again due to the number of dogs staying with us for longer periods of time, although this is slightly offset by only a small increase in vets fees as we have not had the usual through flow of new dogs needing vaccinations and neutering.
The Wheldon family once again have been amazing in their fundraising efforts with the well-known ‘Stall on the Wall’ and have now passed the £40,000 milestone of funds raised since their idea began during the Covid pandemic. RDR are so incredibly grateful for their continued commitment to our cause.
As chair of the charity, I would like to thank our amazing team of trustees and volunteers who work tirelessly to raise funds and awareness and without whom RDR would not exist. To everyone who donates items, finances, adopts from us or has generally offered support and encouragement in any way, thank you for all you do. Often kind words can mean as much as a physical donation and we really do appreciate everyone’s contributions large or small.
No doubt the year ahead will see even more changes and challenges in the world of dog rescue and RDR will adapt so meet these head on as we strive to give every dog that comes into our care a ‘happy ever after’ no matter what their previous circumstances may have been.
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RYEDALE DOG RESCUE TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Financial Review
The financial position of the Charity as at 31st March 2025 as more fully detailed in the accounts, can be summarised as follows:
| Income Expenditure Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Designated Funds Total Funds Net Surplus/(Deficit) |
2025 2024 £ £ 70,091 49,858 (55,945) (51,120) |
|---|---|
| 14,146 (1,262) |
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| 59,950 47,209 4,216 7,811 55,000 50,000 |
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| 119,166 105,020 |
The results for the year show a surplus of £14,146, which is a positive result given the prior year loss of £1,262. The Charity's funds were significantly boosted by legacies received of £15,000 and £2,500. These legacies are vital to the Charity, and without this money the Charity would have shown a loss for the year.
Other donations and fundraising income has also been higher than the prior year, boosted by donations of £4,000 from Leaf and £1,000 from Skipton Building Society. These donations, together with the many other people who have donated money during the year are vital to the Charity.
Reserves Policy
The reserve fund is set at £55,000 (2024 : £50,000). The Trustees acknowledge that unrestricted cash reserves are required to:-
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Enable Ryedale Dog Rescue to maintain essential core services for a minimum of ten months in the event of withdrawal of funding.
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To provide funds of last resort in the event of unavoidable cost overruns on activities that cannot otherwise be met from other funds.
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To give time to seek alternative sources of funding and to maintain continuity in the event of short term funding gaps.
The Board of Trustees consider the reserves policy is adequate to meet the above requirements.
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RYEDALE DOG RESCUE TFiU5TEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 statement of Trustees. Responsibllties The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustee ReF)Qrt and Finanaal Statements in accordance wtth applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom GenerallyAccepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales require the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the Charity forthatyear. In preparingthesefinancial statements the Trustees are required to: o select suitsble accounting policies and then apply them consistently. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP, make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; prepare the financial statement on the ongoing concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting record5 that disclose with reasonable acojracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993 the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 28 and the provisions of the Trust Deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable Steps for prevention and detection of fraud and other irreRularities. This report was approved by the Ryedale Dog Rescue Trustees and 15 signed on their behalf by: ITr-q - LOLS Rosemarie Stephenson Chairman Dated
RYEDALE DOG RESCUE
~~ee~~ REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
As a practising member firm of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at http://rulebook.accaglobal.com/
I report on the accounts of Ryedale Dog Rescue for the year ended 31st March 2025, which are set out on pages 7 to 11.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the Independent Examiner’s Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records; or
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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.
have not been met; or
- to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Michael Richmond FCCA 15th September 2025 on behalf of Champleys Chartered Certified Accountants Champleys Mews Market Place Pickering YO18 7AE
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RYEDALE DOG RESCUE
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
| Notes Receipts Bank Interest Donations, Legacies and Grants 3 Fundraising Activities and Events 4 Gift Aid Income Trading and Operating Activities 5 Sundry Income |
2025 | Restricted Designated £ £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Breakdown ByFund |
Restricted Designated £ £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Breakdown ByFund |
2025 Total £ 180 35,658 28,710 3,618 1,925 - |
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted £ 180 35,658 28,710 3,618 1,925 - |
Restricted £ - - - - - - |
Total £ - 14,011 27,768 3,436 4,643 - |
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| Total Receipts | 70,091 | - | - | 70,091 | 49,858 |
| Payments Charitable Activities 6 Fundraising Costs 7 Governance and Administration 8 |
50,492 - 1,858 |
373 2,927 295 |
- - - |
50,865 2,927 2,153 |
46,604 2,251 2,265 |
| Total Payments | 52,350 | 3,595 | - | 55,945 | 51,120 |
| Reconciliation of Funds 9 Total Funds Brought Forward 10 Transfers Between Funds |
47,209 (5,000) |
7,811 - |
50,000 5,000 |
105,221 - |
106,483 - |
| Surplus/ (Deficit) for the Year | 17,741 | (3,595) | - | 14,146 | (1,262) |
| Total Funds Carried Forward | 59,950 | 4,216 | 55,000 | 119,367 | |
| 105,221 |
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RYEDALE DOG RESCUE STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31ST MARCH 2025 2025 2024 81 Cash Funds Accounts Current Account Deposit Account Paypal Account 3.264 115.180 722 99.458 5.562 TOTAL FUNDS 119.166 105.020 Represented by Fund5 Unrestricted Restricted Designated 59.950 4.216 55,Ixx) 47,209 7,811 50,fAJ) TOTAL FUNDS 119,166 105.020 B2 Other Monetary Assets Gift Aid Reclaim other Debtor 3,618 538 TOTAL OF OTHER mONARy ASSErs 538 3,618 B3 Investment Assets Nil B4 Assets Retsined for the urI$ Chyn Use Nil Nil B5 Liabilities Accountancy and Independent Examiners Fees other Creditors Trade Creditors 538 3,627 TOTAL UA81L1Es 4.651 For and on behalf of all the Trust c) S ernCknfLL Rosemarie Stephenson 1Tr-9-201 Dated [8]
RYEDALE DOG RESCUE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
1 Basis of Accounting
These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011.
Donated Goods, Services and Facilities
Donated goods, services and facilities are measured at fair value (the amount for which the asset could be exchanged) unless impractical to do so.
Governance and Administration Costs
Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. Administration costs comprise all those not directly spent on the beneficiaries of the charity or in the course of fundraising.
Volunteer Help
The value of any voluntary help is not included in the accounts, but is described in the Trustees’ Annual Report.
Fixed Assets for use by Charity
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Assets are shown on the statements of assets and liabilities if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £300.
2 Nature and Purpose of Funds
Unrestricted Funds
Funds that may be used at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity.
Restricted Funds
Funds that may only be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specific purposes.
Designated Funds
A reserve set aside to cover possible closure costs that could arise sometime in the future if there was a need. This figure is the current estimate of such costs. There has been no change in this financial year.
3 Breakdown of Donations, Legacies and Grants
| Monthly Donations Notes Donations Leaf Legacies Vicki Cheney Rita Atkinson Total McCallum Funeral Collection Tins Skipton Building Society Other Small Donations (< £1,000) |
Unrestricted Restricted Designated £ £ £ 4,000 - - - 1,000 - - 1,930 - - 5,736 - - 5,492 - - 18,158 - - 15,000 2,500 35,658 - - 2025 Breakdown |
Unrestricted Restricted Designated £ £ £ 4,000 - - - 1,000 - - 1,930 - - 5,736 - - 5,492 - - 18,158 - - 15,000 2,500 35,658 - - 2025 Breakdown |
2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted £ 4,000 - 1,000 1,930 5,736 5,492 18,158 15,000 2,500 35,658 |
Restricted £ - - - - - - - |
Total | Total £ - 1,000 - 1,638 5,777 5,596 |
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| £ | ||||
| 4,000 | ||||
| - | ||||
| 1,000 | ||||
| 1,930 | ||||
| 5,736 | ||||
| 5,492 | ||||
| 18,158 | 14,011 - - |
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| 15,000 | ||||
| 2,500 | ||||
| 35,658 | 14,011 |
4 Fundraising Activities and Events
| Fundraising Activities and Events | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Fundraising Activities Shop Sales, Events and Auctions Total Notes |
Unrestricted Restricted Designated £ £ £ 28,710 - 28,710 - - 2025 Breakdown |
2025 | 2024 | |
| Unrestricted £ 28,710 - 28,710 |
Restricted £ - |
Total | Total £ 27,768 - |
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| £ | ||||
| 28,710 | ||||
| - | ||||
| 28,710 | 27,768 |
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RYEDALE DOG RESCUE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
5 Trading and Operating Activities
| Trading and Operating Activities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption Contributions Other Activities Total Notes |
Unrestricted Restricted Designated £ £ £ 1,925 - - - 1,925 - - 2025 Breakdown |
2025 | 2024 | |
| Unrestricted £ 1,925 - 1,925 |
Restricted £ - - - |
Total £ 1,925 - |
Total £ 4,643 - |
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| 1,925 | 4,643 |
6 Breakdown of Expenditure on Charitable Activities
| Veterinary Fees Travel Expenses Kennel Fees Total Notes Equipment Expensed Storage Fees |
Unrestricted Restricted Designated £ £ £ - 373 31,437 - 2,580 - 538 - 15,937 - 50,492 373 - 2025 Breakdown |
Unrestricted Restricted Designated £ £ £ - 373 31,437 - 2,580 - 538 - 15,937 - 50,492 373 - 2025 Breakdown |
2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted £ - 31,437 2,580 538 15,937 50,492 |
Restricted £ 373 - - - - 373 |
Total £ 373 31,437 2,580 538 15,937 |
Total £ 753 27,481 2,279 893 15,198 |
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| 50,865 | 46,604 |
7 Breakdown of Expenditure on Fundraising
| Calendars and Cards Rosettes and Trophies Total Promotional Activities and Events Notes |
Unrestricted Restricted Designated £ £ £ - 2,318 - 577 - 32 - 2,927 - 2025 Breakdown |
Unrestricted Restricted Designated £ £ £ - 2,318 - 577 - 32 - 2,927 - 2025 Breakdown |
2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted £ - - - - |
Restricted £ 2,318 577 32 2,927 |
Total £ 2,318 577 32 |
Total £ 1,560 691 - |
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| 2,927 | 2,251 |
8 Breakdown of Expenditure on Governance and Administration
| Stationery, Printing and Postage Website Costs Total Notes Accountancy and Examiners Report Insurance Licences Telephone and Internet Bank Charges |
Unrestricted Restricted Designated £ £ £ 480 - 83 767 - 360 116 - - 251 - - 96 1,858 295 - 2025 Breakdown |
Unrestricted Restricted Designated £ £ £ 480 - 83 767 - 360 116 - - 251 - - 96 1,858 295 - 2025 Breakdown |
2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted £ 480 767 360 - 251 - 1,858 |
Restricted £ - 83 - 116 - - 96 295 |
Total £ 480 83 767 476 - 251 96 |
Total £ 400 - 697 20 210 432 506 |
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| 2,153 | 2,265 |
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RYEDALE DOG RESCUE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
9 Breakdown of Fund Movements (2025 - Current Year)
| B/Fwd £ 7,811 50,000 47,209 105,020 Breakdown of Fund Movements (2024 - Prior Year) B/Fwd £ 11,551 11,551 50,000 44,932 106,483 Restricted Designated Funds Contingency Reserve Rose Animal Trust 12 Notes Unrestricted Funds Total Funds Restricted 12 Rose Animal Trust Unrestricted Funds Total Funds Designated Funds Contingency Reserve Notes |
Receipts £ - - 70,091 70,091 Receipts £ - - - 49,858 49,858 |
Payments £ (3,595) - (52,350) (55,945) Payments £ (3,740) (3,740) - (47,581) (51,321) |
Transfers £ - 5,000 (5,000) |
C/Fwd |
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| £ | ||||
| 4,216 | ||||
| 55,000 | ||||
| 59,950 | ||||
| - | 119,166 | |||
| Transfers £ |
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| C/Fwd | ||||
| £ | ||||
| 7,811 | ||||
| - | 7,811 | |||
| 50,000 | ||||
| 47,209 | ||||
| - | 105,020 |
10 Breakdown of Fund Movements (2024 - Prior Year)
11 Trustee Expenses and Related Party Transactions
Dogs are boarded at a kennels belonging to a Trustee at a heavily discounted rate. This is not a commercial arrangement, and the rate charged is much lower than market value - the payments help the Trustee to cover the costs of food and board for the dogs. The Charity would not be able to operate as effectively without the Trustee providing this service at a low rate, and all are grateful for the service and help provided. The arrangement has been cleared with the Charity Commission.
12 Restricted Funds
Rose Animal Trust
Restricted for use on Event and Venue Costs
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