FURRY TAILS FELINE WELFARE
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS TO THE MEMBERS OF FURRY TAILS FELINE WELFARE
We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiners
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the account. You consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993. It is our responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 43(7)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent examiners report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 we do not express an opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiners statement
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:
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(1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met;
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(2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
PENROSE ACCOUNTING 38 STOCKYDALE ROAD MARTON BLACKPOOL LANCS
FY4 5HR Dated 29 October 2024
FURRY TAILS FELINE WELFARE (cat sanctuary)
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| £ | £ |
|---|---|
| OPENING BANK 51620.01 | ANIMAL SUPPLIES 3091.18 |
| OPENING CASH 173.58 | VET FEES 8918.47 |
| FUNDRAISING & DONATIONS 51298.16 | WAGES 27093.22 |
| ADOPTION DONATIONS 6691.00 | RENT 7800.00 |
| GIFT AID 1679.74 | RATES & WATER 529.35 |
| CLEANING SUPPLIES 1376.67 | |
| REPAIRS & RENEWALS 13635.08 | |
| UNIT CONVERSION 0.00 | |
| COMPUTER MAINTENANCE 10.79 | |
| HEAT & LIGHT 2923.14 | |
| ADVERTISING 0.00 | |
| PRINTING, POSTAGE & STATIONERY 353.39 | |
| INSURANCE 906.52 | |
| MOTOR EXPENSES 1207.93 | |
| TELEPHONE 1292.11 | |
| LEGAL FEES 0.00 | |
| EQUIPMENT 0.00 | |
| SUNDRIES 100.29 | |
| CLOSING BANK 41757.12 | |
| CLOSING CASH 467.23 |
111462.49
111462.49
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
It has been an extremely challenging year again and have encountered many changes that have affected the sanctuary. A lot more repairs have been required this year that have been necessary to keep the units in good shape. This will need to carry on into 2024 for all the units to be done.
For the sanctuary to continue on our neuter campaign has had to be further reduced in numbers as the cost of the neutering is still increasing and the vets adding on extra charges too makes the neutering increasing hard to fund. Our priority for the moment is in ensuring the running of the sanctuary is maintained.
The shop continues to operate but is being hampered with footfall due to the works being carried on out the old J R Taylor building which has included the road to be closed off. This work we have been informed will continue into next year.
It takes a lot of hard work and effort to raise the funds to operate the sanctuary so special thanks to all our volunteers and supporters for their help and support during the year.
Miss K Upton (Secretary) For and on behalf of the trustees