Charity number: 1119185
NOWZAD
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
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CONTENTS
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| Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' Report | 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 13 - 14 |
| Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities | 15 |
| Consolidated Balance Sheet | 16 |
| Charity Balance Sheet | 17 |
| Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | 18 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 19 - 32 |
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
| Trustees | D Hill |
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| N Kanderian | |
| D Tatsch | |
| M Gibbs (resigned 14 November 2020) | |
| P Murchison (resigned 14 November 2020) | |
| Charity registered number 1119185 Principal office Meriel Suite Hartnoll Farm Post Hill Tiverton Devon EX16 4NG Independent examiners Bishop Fleming LLP Chartered Accountants 2nd Floor Stratus House Emperor Way Exeter Business Park Exeter EX1 3QS |
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FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Nowzad annual report for 2020 - 2021 will reflect on our charitable activities in Afghanistan at the Nowzad clinic and animal shelter during what has been an unprecedented year across the globe.
The year started with the unwelcome news that US President Donald Trump had agreed to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan in a so-FDOOHG µSHDFH¶ GHDO ZLWK WKH 7DOLEDQ DQG WKDW VDGO\ WKH DFWXDO OHJLWLPDWH government of Afghanistan was not included in those talks. How this will play out in the long term is a matter that we will be closely monitoring as since, as of March 31[st] 2021, no withdrawal date has currently been set. no end date has currently been set*.
The Afghan personnel continue to face exceptional challenges through the continued insecurity of Kabul and the wider country as a whole, yet their commitment to promoting animal welfare has never waivered. Sadly, along with the rest of the world, we have also faced the unrivalled challenges that have arisen from operating during the COVID pandemic since our last Trustees Report from March 2020. These challenges have severely disrupted so many aspects of our operations from fundraising to the delivery of animal welfare in Afghanistan. Our CEO and founder, Pen will highlight the issues later in this report. After several months of preparation and multiple delays due to lockdowns, we have finally launched our working animal programme to treat the many working equines on the streets of Kabul. We have included a more detailed look at the programme within this report.
Once again, the board of trustees of the Nowzad charity continue to be extremely grateful to the many volunteers who give up their time in the UK and other countries to promote the work of the charity or who have actually organised and participated in a variety of fundraising activities at home, even during the many SDQGHPLF ORFNGRZQV WKHUHE\ HQVXULQJ WKH FRQWLQXHG VXFFHVV RI WKH FKDULW\¶V DQLPDO ZHOIDUH ZRUN LQ Afghanistan. Thank you to them all. Without the hard work and unbelievable generosity of the Nowzad supporter family, as a charity we would not have achieved all that we have during this difficult year.
We now present our report for the Nowzad charity for the year ended 31 March 2021. Please note, the accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies of the charity and independently examined as required by charity legislation. Nowzad is a registered charity in England and Wales with the Charity Commission number 1119185.
*Since writing this report, Kabul fell to the Taliban on the 15[th] $XJXVW GXULQJ WKH ZHVW¶V GLVDVWURXV withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Nowzad charity committed to Operation Ark; the evacuation of our Afghan staff, their immediate families and as many of our rescued dogs and cats as we could. As this report is for the FY 2020-2021 we will not be including details of Operation Ark. These details will instead be included in the submitted FY 2021-2022 trustees report.
D Tatsch, D Hill, N Kanderian March 2021
MISSION STATEMENT
1RZ]DG¶V PLVVLRQ LV WR UHOLHYH WKH VXIIHULQJ RI DQLPDOV LQ $IJKDQLVWDQ LQFOXGLQJ FRPSDQLRQ DQLPDOV ZRUNLQJ equines, stray and abandoned dogs and cats and all other animals in need of care and attention, and to provide and maintain rescue, rehabilitation and education facilities for the for the care and treatment of such animals with no voice but ours.
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FROM OUR COUNTRY MANAGER IN AFGHANISTAN FOR THE YEAR 2020-2021
Life as the Afghanistan Country Manager of Nowzad is an extremely satisfying job where it can be both rewarding and saddening all in the same day. Every day presents a new challenge.
There is never a dull moment with all the goings on of a dog shelter, cat shelter and large animal sanctuary DQG WKH PDQ\ VXUJHULHV FDUULHG RXW GDLO\ IURP WKH QXPHURXV FOLHQWV ZKR WUXVW 1RZ]DG¶V SURIHVVLRQDOLVP :H normally also run several veterinary student training programme for the likes of Kabul University and the Veterinary Institute along with delivering rabies awareness programs in schools but sadly due to the COVID lockdown enforced throughout Afghanistan we were unable to present any of these training programs this year.
In the clinic, we have seen a wide range of trauma and injury cases as well as many illnesses. From patients being involved in collisions with vehicles to being attacked by other dogs to mange and leishmaniosis and of course the ever present danger from rabies.
The cases are many and not all are concluded successfully causing many a broken heart amongst our Afghan vet team. Over the past year, we have rescued and rehomed many dogs and cats. One of my most favourite adoptions this year was Julie. Julie was a long-term resident of Nowzad. I was so happy for her when she was finally adopted to a loving home in the US.
Sadly, we also lost one of our long-term residents during the earlier part of 2021, our donkey Jalala. Jalala was extremely old and had been suffering from arthritis. Her last few years at the Nowzad donkey sanctuary had been a peaceful existence not wanting for anything.
One of my favourite rescues this year was Nama Dog. Nama was found on the streets of Kabul with a severe case of leishmaniosis. Treatment was a long drawn out process but he recovered well and is a favourite among many staff members.
The pandemic has truly affected Afghanistan - worse than many other countries. With the lack of any commercial flights we have been truly cut off from the world. Furthermore, our soldier rescues and adoptions have been stacking up at the clinic as we have been unable to move them to their forever homes. We are hoping that 2021 will see commercial flights resume and vaccinations for COVID arrive in Afghanistan.
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Having attended Crufts during early March 2020 as part of RXU WHDP PDQQLQJ 1RZ]DG¶V FKDULW\ ERRWK ZKHUH we were told to be cautious about the spread of a so called new virus whilst singing Happy Birthday to ± ourselves every time we washed our hands), I departed Crufts a day early for a flight to Kabul. My mission to deliver desperately needed medical supplies to the Nowzad clinic and then a week later be returning on a flight to the UK as flight buddy escort for two dogs being adopted into European forever homes. %XW , GLGQ¶W PDNH LW KRPH IRU WKH UHVW RI WKH \HDr. Within days of arriving into Afghanistan, international flights were grounded across the world as the seriousness of the COVID pandemic suddenly began to take hold. With COVID cases rising dramatically in Kabul and only a handful of ventilators for the entire population of 39 million people, we took the unprecedented step of going into a full lockdown at the Nowzad clinic with a
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handful of staff present to ensure we would stay healthy to be ready to care for the animals already at the Nowzad shelter and clinic.
After a few days of frantically collecting supplies we closed the doors on the clinic (except for emergency cases) and remained locked in place for the next 3 months watching the pandemic unfold.
Normally, we have a continuous through put of dogs and cats that once fully vaccinated and neutered are able to fly to their forever homes; but with no commercial flights operating at all we were now backed up on animals that should have left. At one point our clinic kennelling designed for just 20 dogs held nearly 60 dogs that could not be transported onwards. Our dog shelter held the maximum number of dogs at 140 with no options available to seek homes for them. At times it was extremely close to being a very desperate situation.
2020 was tough for everyone across the world but more so for countries like Afghanistan. As we listened to the ZHVW¶V SODQV IRU &29,' YDFFLQDWLRQV ZH DOO NQHZ ZH would not be receiving any vaccination rollout until months later.
Living and working with our team in lockdown in Kabul was actually the highlight of my year as I immersed myself in the Afghan culture and way of life whilst working together as a tight team to overcome the many problems that arose daily.
At the end of July 2020 we came out of our lockdown to operate a socially distanced clinic and shelter routine. Even when flights partially resumed toward the end of 2020 we were still unable to travel due to the quarantine restrictions that would be imposed as Afghanistan was immediately classified as a red country. With our adopted dogs and cats requiring a flight buddy we were still in the position of being unable to transport any of them to their forever homes.
The hopes and promises of 2021 being a COVID free year were abandoned pretty much as soon as the clocks turned one minute passed midnight on the 1[st] January. With no signs of travel restrictions easing to the UK DQG (XURSH ZH WRRN DGYDQWDJH RI $PHULFD¶V RSHQ SDVVDJH EHWZHHQ .DEXO DQG +RXVWRQ EL]DUUHO\ WKH 8S banned all flights from Europe /UK to the US but not flights from Afghanistan to the USA).
So I began several weeks of flying in and out of Houston from Kabul moving our US soldier rescues and ± adopted dogs that we had now been forced to keep for over 6 8 months longer than we had intended. 2SHUDWLRQ µ5RDG'2*¶ ODVWHG ZHOO LQWR DV ZH VRXJKW WR FRPSOHWH DOO RXU 86 GRJ PRYHV EHIRUH WKH Centre for Disease Control implemented their ban on dogs from 113 countries including Afghanistan. It slightly felt that we were being swamped by a tidal wave of restrictions and challenges as we sought to place our dogs and cats in loving homes outside of Afghanistan.
Meanwhile with the Afghanistan government lifting restrictions on daily working we were finally able to implement our working animal programme for the donkeys and horses on the streets of Kabul under the direction of Nowzad veterinarian; Dr Reshad. More later in this report.
Our intern programme was also able to resume (socially distanced) and saw Dr Mobin and Dr Zara in the Nowzad clinic undergoing intense training delivered by our dedicated team.
The dedication of our supporters through what has been an extremely testing year for everyone always
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inspired and motivated me. Even with all face to face fundraising events cancelled we managed to avoid being severely financially challenged due to the uptake in online fundraising. When asked, our amazingly generous supporters stepped up to the mark and kept us going.
We are continually optimistic for the future of Afghanistan and with the Nowzad team and supporters I know we will achieve our goals as we go forward into FY 21-22.
Trustees and organisational structure
The Nowzad charity is overseen by a board of trustees approved by the current serving board. Trustees are not remunerated for their trusteeship except for expenses incurred in WKH FRXUVH RI WKH FKDULW\¶V DFWLYLWLHV Being aware of the security risks presented by operating in Afghanistan, each year at least one of our trustees travels to Kabul specifically to meet with the staff and visit the Nowzad facilities, and experience firsthand the projects and local communities that are benefiting from the Nowzad Charity.
These visits are of utmost value as the board of trustees are responsible for setting the strategic plan and the direction the charity takes. The trustees are responsible under the law of England and Wales for the correct and lawful operation of Nowzad. Since being established in 2007, the board of trustees operates and manages the Nowzad charity as a non-governmental, non-political, and non-religious organisation.
The following people served for the full year ending 31st March 2021
D Tatsch D Hill N Kanderian
The following people served for a part of the year ending 31st March 2021
M Gibbs P Murchison
All trustees serve until such time as they feel they can no longer give the required time and commitment to the charity as each trustee takes their responsibility to the governance of the charity extremely seriously. Due to the long distances involved to travel to meet face to face most trustee meetings are held via zoom and notes taken although face to face meetings are arranged where possible.
GOALS AND CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES
For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention and in particular, to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals.
To promote humane behaviour towards animals by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for animals which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances, war or ill usage and to educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals.
Nowzad has a dedicated long term mission to improve animal welfare programmes in Afghanistan, a country brought to the brink by war and tribal conflict, which in turn will support the Afghan people through our work in the reduction of disease, particularly rabies.
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1 Animal Welfare
The Nowzad charity operates a fully functioning small animal clinic which includes 5 Afghan fully qualified veterinarians dedicated to delivering quality treatment and care, both for injured and diseased dogs and cats in and around Kabul. Our team also delivers support for a working animal programme and practical hands on training at the Nowzad clinic for veterinary students from all over Afghanistan.
2 Public health
The promotion and delivery of animal welfare and the resulting health benefits to the Afghan people takes into DFFRXQW DQG PHHWV WKH &KDULW\ &RPPLVVLRQ¶V JXLGDQFH RQ WKH SXEOLF EHQHILW
By continuing with our ongoing and successful programme of Trapping, Neutering, Vaccinating and then Returning (TNVR) dogs and cats to the streets of Kabul, we are seeing significant benefits to both the local population and the welfare of animals through the humane control of the spread of rabies. In addition to this we have now launched our working animal programme for the benefit of the working donkey and horses and those whose livelihoods depend on these animals.
3 Education
Nowzad continues to advocate that building relationships with the local Afghan community leaders and the local residents is vital in achieving the cultural permission required to develop animal welfare programmes where a visible benefit to the human community is recognised. We do this through a number of small projects: for example, we provide in-house training for veterinary students from Kabul University. In addition, we continue tR SURYLGH UHJXODU UDELHV DZDUHQHVV DFWLYLWLHV ZLWKLQ WKH FRPPXQLW\ ZKLOVW RSHUDWLQJ D µUDELHV¶ KRWOLQH for those who may be affected and need to seek help and advice.
We believe this is why Nowzad continues to stand out from other charities operating in Afghanistan due to our GHWHUPLQDWLRQ WR EH SDUW RI WKH $IJKDQ FRPPXQLW\ :H DOO VHH RXU SURJUDPPHV DV µ$IJKDQ OHG¶ UDWKHU WKDQ driven by a desire for western recognition.
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Dr Zahara Ensafi ± former Nowzad intern now employed as a Nowzad veterinarian
My name is Zahra Ensafi, I have studied veterinary at Kabul University in 2017. Firstly, after a while, I began working as a 6-month intern at the Nowzad animal care clinic. Working at the Nowzad clinic as a veterinary doctor transformed my entire perspective on animals. Animals are seen to be vicious creatures in Afghanistan. In Afghanistan, even touching an animal such as a dog or a cat is prohibited due to the belief that they are vicious creatures. This belief, however, was unacceptable to me since I believe that animals, like people, were created by God. As a result, I can certainly state that Nowzad assisted me in proving my point of
view on animals and achieving my goal of becoming a veterinary doctor.
Not only me, but I could change my family perspective on animals too; animals are not vicious creatures. Working as a veterinary doctor now gives me a sense of blessing and kindness, especially when it comes to animals who are thought to be dangerous in a society like Afghanistan. Secondly, I began to work practically and learn more at the Nowzad clinic.
I learn to recognise different types of sickness in animals as well as what kind of medications I should use to treat sickness in animals. To add more, I learned to recognise and calm down a stressful situation of animals and also deal with situations to protect myself. Overall, Nowzad was the place where I became the doctor that I aspired to be for Afghan society's innocent creatures, such as animals. Now that I am a veterinary doctor, I am grateful to Pen Farthing for creating a clinic like this in Afghanistan. I would like to express my gratitude to management team, all doctors especially Dr Mujtaba for accepting me as an intern at this clinic and teaching me valuable lessons in kindness, humanity, and the importance of being a responsible veterinary doctor for animals.
4 Soldier Animal Companion rescues
This original program that Nowzad was founded upon is still very much an active part of our daily lives here at the Nowzad clinic during FY 2020-2021. We have seen a dramatic fall in rescue requests coming forward for support but this is expected with the drawdown of coalition troops in Afghanistan. Currently this year we have been involved with many of the last minute rescues as soldiers caring for a former stray dog or cat find themselves suddenly departing Afghanistan as a military base is closed without notice. However, we still expect to continue with supporting soldier rescues well into FY 2021 ± 2022.
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RISK, CHALLENGES AND EXTERNAL FACTORS AFFECTING ACHIEVEMENT
The Board of Trustees fully recognises its responsibility for the management of risk and in doing so meet frequently (via zoom) with the CEO to discuss the risks taken by the Nowzad staff in relation to their activities. Afghanistan is a conflict zone. Peace, as we take for granted in the West has not been known in Afghanistan for three generations. Operating as an aid organisation without direct military support is, without doubt, a serious and committing undertaking. Our CEO spends as much time as feasible in Kabul at the Nowzad shelter and clinic assessing the constantly changing security situation. This year saw him working and living full-time in Kabul during the coronavirus pandemic that has engulfed the world.
As long as there is an acceptable level of security we will continue to operate in Afghanistan.
All significant activities undertaken by the Nowzad charity are subject to a risk review prior to any activity commencing. Major risks are identified and appropriate risk management plans discussed and implemented. We are particularly concerned with the constantly changing and heightened security situation in Kabul and the high level risk associated with handling animals potentially carrying rabies. All of our team are fully vaccinated against rabies.
Major risks could have a significant impact on; ± Our daily operation including risks to personnel and the animals in our care. Our overall achievement in regard to our mission to promote animal welfare in Afghanistan. Our financial sustainability to maintain required income levels and the trust of donors to continue to support us.
These risks are reviewed constantly by the staff, CEO and Trustees, and the appropriate procedures and policies implemented to maintain a safe level of working.
OTHER ACTIVITIES, ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
WORKING ANIMAL PROJECT
The Nowzad working animal program, is now operating across Kabul. Our head of programme, Dr Reshad is out on the ground twice per week to provide expert veterinary care to the working donkeys and horses as they trek across the capital.
± ± The life of a working equine be it horse, donkey or mule is miserable as, being undervalued as a commodity, they are often overworked and mistreated whilst being forced to work in all weathers and all conditions. They are the most abused animals in the world today.
At least for the donkeys and horses of Kabul, Nowzad is on a mission to tackle this issue.
With a strict record keeping policy that Dr Reshad adheres to, each donkey or horse is tagged so that we can validate progress and ensure the owner is carrying out any remedial treatment as directed by Dr Reshad. Sadly, the injuries that Dr Reshad has come across have been at times, horrific. A complete lack of DZDUHQHVV IURP WKH RZQHUV ZKLOVW DOVR RIWHQ EHLQJ XQFRPSDVVLRQDWH WR WKH DQLPDOV¶ EDVLF QHHGV LV WR EODPH Dr Reshad and our team here are determined to address this lack of empathy and appreciation for these overworked and abused animals and you
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Dr Reshad travels into the Nowzad clinic for 8am to collect the supplies he needs for the working animal programme and the day ahead. With only one driver and vehicle at Nowzad we have little choice but to send him off by taxi with his equipment and supplies to the area that has been selected for the day. Kabul is divided into many Police districts which has made it easy for us to target specific areas, tagging the treated donkeys or horses as we proceed with the programme.
On the two occasions per week that Dr Reshad is on the ground; the first day is normally treating animals unseen before, and the second day is usually revisiting any treated animals from the week before, checking on their progress and HYDOXDWLQJ WKH FDUH JLYHQ E\ LWV µRZQHU¶ Dr Reshad gives adYLFH DQG µWLSV¶ IRU WKH care of the working animals and this includes detailed instructions for providing appropriate shelter and care for those animals on rest.
We are truly happy to report that thankfully owners have been responding very well to this line of advice and even bringing their animals to Dr Reshad for treatment or if they have specific questions. Sadly we have witnessed and treated so many injuries to these horses and donkeys that have been caused by human abuse (particularly to the hind quarters where the animals has been hit with a stick in an attempt to make he/she work harder).
The Nowzad donkey sanctuary, the first of its kind in Afghanistan, has been used many times through 2020 to accommodate donkeys and horses that have been admitted to overnight stays for more detailed treatment for wounds and injuries. All our treatments are delivered free of cost to the owner therefore encouraging them IXUWKHU WR XWLOLVH 1RZ]DG¶V VHUYLFHV DQG WKHUHIRUH LQFUHDVH WKH ZHOIDUH DQG ZRUNLQJ OLIH RI WKHLU animal.
We also see a variety of injuries and illness caused from poorly fitting saddles, hoof neglect, malnutrition and from eating plastic (out of hunger). Instead of being contained or put in shelter, most donkeys are left to wander freely in the evenings to find their own food. Here in Kabul food waste and plastic go hand in hand as there are no recycling or rubbish collection facilities, hence this most usually involves the animals wandering between piles of rubbish, attempting to forage for something to eat.
To highlight this point, Dr Reshad came across a very sick cow during one of his many animal welfare visits around the city. Emergency surgery in less than sterile conditions had to be carried out immediately to save WKH FRZ¶V OLIH DQG RYHU NJ \HV \RX UHDG WKDW ULJKW� NJ RI SODVWLF ZDV UHPRYHG IURP LWV LQWHVWLQH The cow has since made a full recovery and the owner was fully informed on what diet the cow should have in the future, and the dangers of these animals ingesting plastic.
With continued public funding (from supporters and grants) for this program we are confident that we can follow our planned expansion for the wider treatment of working donkeys and horses during FY 2021-2022.
ADOPTIONS
Whilst our main priority on this front is to re-home dogs and cats from our shelter in Kabul to caring homes within Afghanistan, we also have many dogs and cats that, after being looked after by a westerner working or serving in Afghanistan; require a forever home in the west, as the best long term solution for them. All of the FKDULW\¶V IRUPHU VWUHHW GRJV RU FDWV ZLOO QHHG D KRPH ZKHUH ORYH DQG SDWLHQFH ZDON KDQG LQ KDQG $GRSWLQJ D
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dog that has had a difficult start to life can be a long and challenging road of trial and error, and careful suSHUYLVLRQ LV DOZD\V QHFHVVDU\ 0DQ\ DGRSWHUV UHSRUW WKDW RYHUFRPLQJ WKH $IJKDQ FDW RU GRJ¶V YHU\ territorial nature can certainly have its moments. Thus we have fully come to appreciate that adopting an Afghan animal is not for everybody as it requires a lifetime of commitment; As a result of our experience, this is something we really investigate and work on with our potential adopters through detailed and thorough home checks, followed by post-adoption support from our team, in whatever capacity is suitable. Furthermore, before any of our dogs or cats leave Afghanistan they are vaccinated and spayed/neutered by our highly experienced team of Afghan national veterinarians at our clinic in Kabul to meet in full the strict entry requirements demanded by DEFRA.
As detailed above, sadly the pandemic delivered a hammer blow to our adoption program with the suspension of all flights to and from Kabul. We even saw some airlines that were still flying actually cancel their animal shipment cargos over fears that dogs and cats were responsible for spreading the virus. We truly must thank the adopters for sticking with us and waiting patiently for the flight bans to finally be lifted, which in some cases were nearly 8 months after the adoption had been approved!
LUCKY DOG ± BY MCKINLEY UNDERHILL
From Afghanistan to Lead Dog
Eleven years ago, my family and I brought Lucky to our home in Indiana. He did not exactly fit in with the rest of our pack.
Our other two dogs were Alaskan Malamutes who pulled a dog sled.
Before Lucky came to us, we talked about what to do with him while our other dogs pulled the sled. We thought about him riding in the sled or maybe we could take him on a walk around the park as long as it was not too snowy.
It seemed impossible that he would be able to pull the sled and we were not sure he would even want to. We sure were surprised though! Lucky fit right in with our Malamutes. He picked up on pulling very quickly and became just as strong as our other dogs. It was amazing to see how excited he got when we pulled out his harness. Every winter, he fits in with the malamutes, pulling a mountain bike or a dogs sled when it finally gets cold.
Now, at about 12 years old, he is not only still pulling, but he is also teaching our two new Alaskan Malamute puppies how to pull. He can still keep up with the young puppies and even out pull them. We have had to make a few changes, he wears a coat before and after he pulls because even though his fur has become much thicker, cold winter mornings still get to him.
Did you know they also make sleeping bags for dogs?!
Lucky waits in his sleeping bag till it is time to hook up. He has gone from living in Afghanistan to thinking he is a malamute. It is very cool to see how much he has grown and how we went from wondering what we
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
During the year ended 31st March 2021 the total income to the charity was £838,078 with £770,602 of this sum coming from grants from charitable bodies, donations and legacies.
We spent, in the course of our charitable activities, £702,606 throughout the financial year together with £25,307 on raising funds. The main expenditure, £528,771 was in respect of veterinary and care and rescue centre costs including the actual animal transporWDWLRQ FRVWV IRU VROGLHU¶V FRPSDQLRQ DQLPDOV
RESERVES POLICY
During the year the board of trustees aimed to hold six months of unrestricted funds for expenditure in relation to charitable activities in Afghanistan. This equates to a figure in the region of £300,000. At 31 March 2021, our unrestricted reserves amounted to £491,714. In developing our plans for future periods, the trustees are considering how the additional funds that are currently available may best be applied as we seek to maximise the benefit provided by the charity.
INVESTMENT POLICY
The Nowzad board of trustees at this time has no plans for an investment policy to be put in place as we do not hold funds for investment purposes.
ADMIN DETAILS
Nowzad - The Meriel Suite Hartnoll Farm Business Centre Post Hill Tiverton Devon EX16 4NG United Kingdom
TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Group and the Charity and of their incoming resources and application of resources, including their income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Group and the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Group and the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Group and the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
7KH 7UXVWHHV¶ 5HSRUW ZDV DSSURYHG E\ RUGHU RI WKH %RDUG RI 7UXVWHHV, as the company directors, on 28 January 2022 and signed on its behalf by:
David Hill Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Nowzad ('the Group')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the consolidated accounts of the Group comprising the Nowzad ('the parent Charity') and its subsidiary undertakings for the year ended 31 March 2021.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the Trustees of the parent Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the consolidated accounts of the Group in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act') and you have chosen to prepare consolidated accounts for the Group. You are satisfied that the accounts of both parent Charity and the Group are not required by charity law to be audited and have chosen instead to have an independent examination.
I report in respect of my examination of the consolidated accounts carried out under section 152 of the Charities Act ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 152(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the accounts. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination can provide. Consequently I express no option as to whether the consolidated accounts present a 'true and fair' view and my report is limited to those specific matters set out in the independent examiner's statement.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE OF NOWZAD (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Independent Examiner's Statement
Since the Trustees have opted to prepare consolidated accounts for the Group your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institue of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Group has prepared the accounts in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.
I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records with respect to the parent Charity were not kept as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act and with respect to its subsidiaries as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do 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.
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102).
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.
This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the parent Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Signed: David Butler Dated: 31 January 2022 David Butler FCA DChA
FCA DChA
Bishop Fleming LLP, 2nd Floor, Stratus House, Emperor Way, Exeter Business Park, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3QS
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Other trading activities 4 Investments 5 Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds 6 Charitable activities 7 Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2021 £ 770,602 67,476 - 838,078 25,307 702,606 727,913 110,165 381,549 110,165 491,714 |
Total funds 2021 £ 770,602 67,476 - 838,078 25,307 702,606 727,913 110,165 381,549 110,165 491,714 |
Total funds 2020 £ 908,106 43,193 6,621 957,920 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26,283 727,808 754,091 |
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| 203,829 | |||
| 177,720 203,829 381,549 |
The Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 19 to 32 form part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2021
| Note Fixed assets 12 Current assets Stocks 14 Debtors 15 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 16 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets excluding pension asset Total net assets Charity funds Restricted funds 17 Unrestricted funds 17 Total funds |
15,595 11,722 470,529 497,846 (6,132) |
2021 £ - 491,714 491,714 491,714 491,714 - 491,714 491,714 |
19,639 14,292 356,928 390,859 (9,310) |
2020 £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - 381,549 |
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| 381,549 | ||||
| 381,549 | ||||
| 381,549 | ||||
| - 381,549 |
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| 381,549 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 28 January 2022 and signed on their behalf by:
D Hill
Trustee
The notes on pages 19 to 32 form part of these financial statements.
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CHARITY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
| Note Fixed assets Investments 13 Current assets Debtors 15 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 16 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets excluding pension asset Total net assets Charity funds Restricted funds 17 Unrestricted funds 17 Total funds |
21,190 429,195 450,385 (6,132) |
2021 £ 100 100 444,253 444,353 444,353 444,353 - 444,353 444,353 |
38,434 332,516 370,950 (9,310) |
2020 £ 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 361,640 |
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| 361,740 | ||||
| 361,740 | ||||
| 361,740 | ||||
| - 361,740 |
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| 361,740 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 28 January 2022 and signed on their behalf by:
D Hill
Trustee
The notes on pages 19 to 32 form part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
| Cash flows from operating activities Net cash used in operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Net cash provided by investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Net cash provided by financing activities Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year The notes on pages 19 to 32 form part of these financial statements |
2021 £ 113,601 - - 113,601 356,928 470,529 |
2020 £ 196,956 |
|---|---|---|
| - | ||
| - | ||
| 196,956 159,972 |
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| 356,928 | ||
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
1. General information
Nowzad Dogs is a charity governed by constitution. The charity's registered number is 119185 and the registered address is Meriel Suite, Hartnoll Farm, Post Hill, Tiverton, Devon EX16 4NG.
2. Accounting policies
2.1 BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
Nowzad meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
The Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) and Consolidated Balance Sheet consolidate the financial statements of the Charity and its subsidiary undertaking. The results of the subsidiary are consolidated on a line by line basis.
2.2 INCOME
All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
The recognition of income from legacies is dependent on establishing entitlement, the probability of receipt and the ability to estimate with sufficient accuracy the amount receivable. Evidence of entitlement to a legacy exists when the Charity has sufficient evidence that a gift has been left to them (through knowledge of the existence of a valid will and the death of the benefactor) and the executor is satisfied that the property in question will not be required to satisfy claims in the estate. Receipt of a legacy must be recognised when it is probable that it will be received and the fair value of the amount receivable, which will generally be the expected cash amount to be distributed to the Charity, can be reliably measured.
Grants are included in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance Sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.
Gifts in kind donated for distribution are included at valuation and recognised as income when they are distributed to the projects. Gifts donated for resale are included as income when they are sold.
Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have been provided or on completion of the service.
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2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.3 EXPENDITURE
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Group to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Group's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.4 INTEREST RECEIVABLE
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Group; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.
2.5 FOREIGN CURRENCIES
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at rates of exchange ruling at the reporting date.
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate ruling on the date of the transaction.
Exchange gains and losses are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities.
2.6 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS AND DEPRECIATION
Tangible fixed assets costing £1,000 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
Office equipment - 33%
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2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.7 INVESTMENTS
Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance Sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as ‘Gains/(Losses) on investments’ in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities.
Investments in subsidiaries are valued at cost less provision for impairment.
2.8 STOCKS
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks. Cost includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads.
2.9 DEBTORS
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
2.10 CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.11 LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities as a finance cost.
2.12 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Group only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.
2.13 PENSIONS
The Group operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the Group to the fund in respect of the year.
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2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.14 FUND ACCOUNTING
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Group and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
3. Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted funds 2021 £ Donations 637,369 Legacies 42,476 Grants 90,757 TOTAL 2021 770,602 TOTAL 2020 908,106 |
Total funds 2021 £ 637,369 42,476 90,757 770,602 908,106 |
Total funds 2020 £ 714,905 108,431 84,770 908,106 |
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| 4. | Income from other trading activities |
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| Income from non charitable trading activities |
| Unrestricted funds 2021 £ Shop 67,476 TOTAL 2020 43,193 |
Total funds 2021 £ 67,476 43,193 |
Total funds 2020 £ 43,193 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
5. Investment income
| Unrestricted funds 2021 £ Interest receivable - TOTAL 2020 6,621 6. Expenditure on raising funds COSTS OF RAISING VOLUNTARY INCOME |
Total funds 2021 £ - 6,621 |
Total funds 2020 £ 6,621 |
|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted funds 2021 £ Costs of raising voluntary income 1,040 TOTAL 2020 907 OTHER TRADING EXPENSES Unrestricted funds 2021 £ Trading expenses cost of sales 194 Trading expenses administration 9,306 Cost of sales 14,767 TOTAL 2021 24,267 TOTAL 2020 25,376 |
Total funds 2021 £ 1,040 907 Total funds 2021 £ 194 9,306 14,767 24,267 25,376 |
Total funds 2020 £ 907 |
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| Total funds 2020 £ 2,040 7,655 15,681 25,376 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
7. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
| Unrestricted funds 2021 £ Provision of sanctuary and welfare 702,606 TOTAL 2020 727,808 |
Total funds 2021 £ 702,606 727,808 |
Total funds 2020 £ 727,808 |
|---|---|---|
8. Analysis of expenditure by activities
| Provision of sanctuary and welfare TOTAL 2020 Analysis of direct costs Staff costs Rescue centre costs Events costs Veterinary and care Sundry expenses TOTAL 2021 TOTAL 2020 |
Activities undertaken directly 2021 £ 620,889 653,980 |
Support costs 2021 £ 81,717 73,828 Provision of sanctuary and welfare 2021 £ 91,101 292,658 1,017 236,113 - 620,889 653,980 |
Total funds 2021 £ 702,606 727,808 Total funds 2021 £ 91,101 292,658 1,017 236,113 - 620,889 653,980 |
Total funds 2020 £ 727,808 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total funds 2020 £ 78,745 316,202 1,365 257,634 34 653,980 |
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8. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
Analysis of support costs
| Provision of sanctuary and welfare 2021 £ Staff costs 3,158 Equipment 195 Rent and rates 10,593 Premises insurance 9,284 Postage, printing and stationery 4,733 Telephone communication 4,161 IT expenses 4,291 Legal advice 8,133 Advertising 6,259 Staff clothing 202 Travel and subsistence 22,955 Bank charges 1,024 Governance costs 6,729 TOTAL 2021 81,717 TOTAL 2020 73,828 9. Independent examiner's remuneration Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner for the independent examination of the Charity's annual accounts Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner in respect of: Taxation compliance services All assurance services not included above |
Total funds 2021 £ 3,158 195 10,593 9,284 4,733 4,161 4,291 8,133 6,259 202 22,955 1,024 6,729 81,717 73,828 2021 £ 4,035 400 1,125 |
Total funds 2020 £ 1,626 329 9,656 9,444 3,538 5,376 5,112 - 2,346 - 26,254 489 9,658 73,828 |
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| 2020 £ 3,875 400 1,060 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
10. Staff costs
| Wages and salaries Social security costs Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes Overseas staff costs |
Group 2021 £ 77,213 13,888 3,158 - 94,259 |
Group 2020 £ 73,626 5,119 1,626 114,126 194,497 |
Charity 2021 £ 77,213 13,888 3,158 - 94,259 |
Charity 2020 £ 73,626 5,119 1,626 114,126 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 194,497 |
Included above are settlement payment of £32,808 (2020 - £nil) payable to 1 member of staff (2020 - £nil).
The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows:
| Group | Group | Charity | Charity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| No. | No. | No. | No. | |
| Employees | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
11. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2020 - £NIL).
During the year ended 31 March 2021, expenses totalling £786 were reimbursed or paid directly to 1 Trustee (2020 - £NIL to no Trustee).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
| 12. Tangible fixed assets GROUP AND CHARITY COST OR VALUATION At 1 April 2020 At 31 March 2021 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2020 At 31 March 2021 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2021 At 31 March 2020 13. Fixed asset investments CHARITY COST OR VALUATION At 1 April 2020 At 31 March 2021 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2021 AT 31 MARCH 2020 |
Office equipment £ 3,406 |
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| 3,406 | |
| 3,406 | |
| 3,406 | |
| - | |
| - | |
| Investments in subsidiary company £ 100 |
|
| 100 | |
| 100 | |
| 100 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
14. Stocks
| Finished goods and goods for resale 15. Debtors DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Amounts owed by group undertakings Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income |
Group 2021 £ - 100 11,622 11,722 |
Group 2020 £ - 100 14,192 14,292 |
Group 2021 £ 15,595 Charity 2021 £ 9,568 - 11,622 21,190 |
Group 2020 £ 19,639 |
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| Charity 2020 £ 24,242 - 14,192 |
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| 38,434 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
16. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 17. Statement of funds Statement of funds - current year UNRESTRICTED FUNDS Unrestricted funds Statement of funds - prior year UNRESTRICTED FUNDS Unrestricted funds |
Group 2021 £ 2,097 4,035 6,132 Balance at 1 April 2020 £ 381,549 Balance at 1 April 2019 £ 177,720 |
Group 2020 £ 5,430 3,880 9,310 Income £ 838,078 Income £ 957,920 |
Charity 2021 £ 2,097 4,035 6,132 Expenditure £ (727,913) Expenditure £ (754,091) |
Charity 2020 £ 5,430 3,880 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,310 | ||||
| Balance at 31 March 2021 £ 491,714 Balance at 31 March 2020 £ 381,549 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
18. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
| Unrestricted funds 2021 £ Current assets 497,846 Creditors due within one year (6,132) TOTAL 491,714 Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year Unrestricted funds 2020 £ Current assets 390,859 Creditors due within one year (9,310) TOTAL 381,549 |
Total funds 2021 £ 497,846 (6,132) 491,714 Total funds 2020 £ 390,859 (9,310) 381,549 |
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19. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities
| Net income for the year (as per Statement of Financial Activities) ADJUSTMENTS FOR: Dividends, interests and rents from investments Decrease in stocks Decrease/(increase) in debtors Increase/(decrease) in creditors NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
Group 2021 £ 110,165 - 4,044 2,570 (3,178) 113,601 |
Group 2020 £ 203,829 (6,621) 1,128 (1,633) 253 196,956 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
20. Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
| Cash in hand TOTAL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
Group 2021 £ 470,529 470,529 |
Group 2020 £ 356,928 |
|---|---|---|
| 356,928 |
21. Analysis of changes in net debt
| Cash at bank and in hand | At 1 April 2020 £ 356,928 356,928 |
Cash flows £ 113,601 113,601 |
At 31 March 2021 £ 470,529 470,529 |
|---|---|---|---|
22. Pension commitments
The charity operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the charity to the fund and amounted to £3,158 (2020: £1,626). Contributions totalling £Nil (2020: £Nil) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.
23. Principal subsidiaries
The following was a subsidiary undertaking of the Charity:
| Name | Company | Class of | Holding | Included in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| number | shares | consolidation | ||
| The Nowzad Store Ltd | 09758477 | Ordinary | 100% | Yes |
| The financial results of the subsidiary for the year were: | ||||
| Name | Income | Expenditure | Profit/(Loss) | Net assets |
| £ | £ | for the year | £ | |
| £ | ||||
| The Nowzad Store Ltd | 67,476 | (24,296) | 43,180 | 47,461 |
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24. Related party transactions
The key management personnel of the charity comprise the Trustees (who do not received remuneration for their role as Trustee) and the Chief Executive. The cost of employment to the charity was £30,389 (2020: £38,612), including employer's pension and NI.
The Chief Executive's partner was also employed by the charity for part of the financial year and received remuneration. The cost of employement to the charity was £58,698 (2020: £34,656), including employer's pension and NI.
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