Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Period start date 1 September 2022 To Period end date 31 August 2023
Charity name: Greyhound Compassion CIO
Charity registration number: 1120247
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To relieve the suffering of greyhounds who are in need of care and protection and in particular by providing and maintaining or assisting in the provision and maintenance of kennels and other facilities for the reception and care of greyhounds who are retired and unwanted or who are otherwise in need of care and protection; to place in such permanent homes as the trustees may consider appropriate. In practice, the area of benefit is national and overseas (generally Spain and Ireland). |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
We support 3 shelters rescuing greyhounds: • Greyhound Rescue, Boston, Lincolnshire (UK): around 25 greyhounds in residence at any one time; • Limerick Animal Welfare (Ireland): caring for around 20 greyhounds at any one time • SPA Scooby, Medina del Campo (Spain) rescuing 300 to 400 greyhounds (“galgos”) on an annual basis. Our income is generated mainly from supporter donations and fund-raising in the community (sales of second-hand donated goods and clothes at car boot sales and on eBay). We have used the income to contribute towards the cost of the following in the period under review: SPA Scooby:dog food for the rescued galgos in residence. Limerick Animal Welfare:vet fees for preparing greyhounds pre- adoption (mainly skin and dental treatments); veterinary equipment including a steel table and vet medical gas. Greyhound Rescue:kennel heating repair; dog food; and vet fees including limb amputation for a rescued greyhound battling cancer. We collect donated dog food, bedding and towels which the Trustees transport at own cost to Greyhound Rescue in Boston. We refer applications for adoptions to Greyhound Rescue (UK ex- racing greyhounds) and to SPA Scooby (Spanish galgos). We help with adoption assessments and rescue back-up advice. |
Statement confirming Para 1.18 whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
During the year under review our Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance when exercising our powers and duties to which the guidance is relevant.
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Greyhound Compassion is a small charity with a very small group of volunteers (5). We ensure our expenses are kept to a reasonable minimum in order to maximise funds available and target the money to the heart of the welfare and rehab needs of rescued greyhounds/galgos and the rescue facilities they use, ensuring our financial contribution makes a tangible difference as detailed above in the Objectives & Activities section. We have been able to afford to add value to the rescue facilities for tens of greyhounds/galgos per capita. A very significant impact this year was our funding of the majority of the vet fee for the limb amputation for the greyhound suffering from cancer. This was significant surgery and gave the greyhound a chance of survival. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Total Receipts: £6,229 Total Payments: £10,899 Cash funds at last year end £7,449 Cash funds this year end £2,779 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Trustees closely monitor the bank balance, keeping the equivalent of at least 2 years of essential expenses in reserve. Liabilities never exceed assets. This policy means we are able to cover unexpected expenses. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Greyhound Compassion holds a reserve equivalent to at least 2 years’ essential costs. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Notwithstanding the current economic climate the Trustees do not have any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern. Our reserves policy is designed to protect Greyhound Compassion’s operations. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising)
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution (22 December 2021) |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Appointed by resolution at a convened meeting of the charity Trustees. Trustees are selected for their skills, knowledge & experience for the administration of Greyhound Compassion. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works
Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Greyhound Compassion CIO |
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| Other name the charity uses | Greyhound Compassion |
| Registered charity number | 1120247 |
| Charity’s principal address | 6 Arlington Court, Whittle Way Arlington Business Park Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 2FS |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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XX - Trustee with dispensation |
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name NONE
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| NONE | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held NONE in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
NONE
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Dispensation granted by Charity Commission
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Signature Redacted Signature Redacted Full name(s) XX - Trustee with dispensation XX - Trustee with dispensation Position (eg Trustee Trustee Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 4 December 2023
| Greyhound Compassion | Greyhound Compassion | Greyhound Compassion | Greyhound Compassion | Greyhound Compassion | 1120247 | 1120247 | CC16a | ||
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| Receipts andpayments accounts | |||||||||
| For the period from |
01/09/2022 | To | 31/08/2023 | ||||||
| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||||||
| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds | Endowment funds |
Total funds | Last year | |||||
| to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | |||||
| A1 Receipts | |||||||||
| Donations, legacies, grants | 4,330 | - | - | 4,330 | 7,620 | ||||
| Gift Aid relief | 469 | - | - | 469 | 695 | ||||
| Bank interest | - 0 | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Fund-raising events | 1,430 | - | - | 1,430 | 3,132 | ||||
| - 0 | - | - | - | - | |||||
| - 0 | - | - | - | - | |||||
| - 0 | - | - | - | - | |||||
| - 0 | - | - | - | - | |||||
| Sub total_(Gross income for AR) _ | 6,229 |
- | - | 6,229 | 11,447 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| - 0 | - 0 | - 0 | - | ||||||
| - 0 | - 0 | - 0 | - | - 0 | |||||
| Sub total | - 0 |
- 0 | - 0 | - | - 0 | ||||
| **Total receipts ** | 6,229 |
- 0 | - 0 | 6,229 | 11,447 | ||||
| A3 Payments | |||||||||
| Cost of fund-raising | 284 | - | - | 284 | 534 | ||||
| Grants and donations paid | 10,521 | - | - | 10,521 | 16,628 | ||||
| Bank charges | 3 | - | - | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Office and sundries | 90 | - | - | 90 | 391 | ||||
| - 0 | - | - | - | - | |||||
| - 0 | - | - | - | - | |||||
| - 0 | - | - | - | - | |||||
| - 0 | - | - | - | - | |||||
| - 0 | - | - | - | - | |||||
| **Sub total ** | 10,899 |
- | - | 10,899 | 17,555 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases,(see table) |
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| - 0 | - 0 | - 0 | - | ||||||
| - 0 | - 0 | - 0 | - | ||||||
| **Sub total ** | - 0 |
- 0 | - 0 | - | - 0 | ||||
| **Totalpayments ** | 10,899 |
- 0 | - 0 | 10,899 | 17,555 | ||||
| **Net of receipts/(payments) ** | - 4,670 |
- | - | - 4,670 |
- 6,108 |
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| A5 Transfers between funds | - 0 | - | - | - | - | ||||
| A6 Cash funds lastyear end | 7,449 | - | - | 7,449 | 13,557 | ||||
| **Cash funds thisyear end ** | 2,779 |
- | - | 2,779 | 7,449 | ||||
| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |||||||||
| Categories | Details | Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds | Endowment funds |
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| to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | |||||||
| B1 Cash funds | Cash funds at year end | 2,779 | - | - | |||||
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| - 0 | - 0 | - 0 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
| **Sub total ** | - 0 | - 0 | - 0 | - | - 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| **Totalpayments ** | 10,899 | - 0 | - 0 | 10,899 | 17,555 | |||||||||||||||||||
| **Net of receipts/(payments) ** | - | 4,670 | - | - | - | 4,670 | - | 6,108 | ||||||||||||||||
| A5 Transfers between funds | - 0 | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||
| A6 Cash funds lastyear end | 7,449 | - | - | 7,449 | 13,557 | |||||||||||||||||||
| **Cash funds thisyear end ** | 2,779 | - | - | 2,779 | 7,449 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Section B Statement of assets | and liabilities at the | end of the period | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| B1 Cash funds | Cash funds at year end | 2,779 | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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| Total cash funds | Total cash funds | Total cash funds | 2,779 | - | - | - | |||
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| Details | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | ||||||
| B2 Other monetary assets | Stock | 50 | - | - | |||||
| Gift Aid relief due | 75 | - | - | ||||||
| Petty cash float | 50 | - | - | ||||||
| PayPal balance | 58 | - | - | ||||||
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| B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
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| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Signature | Print Name | Date of approval | ||||||
| Signature Redacted | XX - Trustee with dispensation | 4 December 2023 | |||||||
| NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS | |||||||||
| The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the period. | |||||||||
| All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities. | |||||||||
| Investment income is recognised on a receivable basis. | |||||||||
| The value of services provided by volunteers is not incorporated into these financial statements. | |||||||||
| Trustees receive no remuneration from the CIO. No expenses were paid to Trustees during the period. | |||||||||
| If the CIO is wound up, the liability of each Trustee is limited to £10. |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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