CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From Period start date 1 Se tember 2023 To Period end date 31 Au ust 2024 Charity name: Greyhound Compassion CIO Charity registration number: 1120247 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in S 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 assisling in the provision and maintenance of kennels and other faciliiies forlhe reception and care of greyhounds who are relired and unwanted or who are otherwise in need of care and prolection; to place in such permanent homes as the trustees may consider appropriate. In practice, the area of benefrt 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 provide financial contributions to 3 shelters rescuing greyhounds: GYhOUnd Rescue. Boston, Lincolnshire (UK)." around 25 gyhOunds. Limerick Animal Welfare (Iland}.. approx. 20 greyhounds. SPA Scooby, Medina del Campo (Spain) rescuing 300 to 400 greyhounds ('galgos? p.a.. Our income is generated fflainly from financial donations and sales of donated items at communtiy events, car boot sales and on eBay. Our aciivities focus on Ihe care and protection. and relief of suffering. of rescued greyhounds,. as well as the maintenance of their kennel facilities. We have used our income to contribute towards the cost of the following in the period under VIew.. SPA Scoob Repair of vehicle. In October 2023 SPA Scooby's Iveco Daily vehicle was involved in a road accident. The vehicle is used to rescue and transport galgos to homes. In the accident the vehicle sustained a broken chassis. In spite of no guilt on behalf of the SPA Scooby driver, the insurance company only partially covered the Iveco invoice. A Greyhound Compassion donor kindly donated a substantial part of our contribution to the repair bill. Thankfully the donation put the vehicle back on the road and the much needed rescue and homing work resumed in April 2024. Limerick Animal Welfare.. Vet fees forthree greyhounds.. two of them needed wound repair for serious injuries and one had a broken leg needing a bone graft. hound Rescue.. Plumbing repalrs in kennels., dog food; and vet fees for 4 gyhOundS - medication, denta5 extractions and descale, vaccinations and andrological surgery. We collected donated dog food, bedding and towels which the Trustees transported at own cost to Greyhound Rescue in Boston. We are grateful to Pets In Need Animal Food Bank for sizeable donations of dog food for Greyhound Rescue, Boston. We refer applications for adoptions to Greyhound Rescue (UK ex-racing greyhounds) and to SPA Scooby (Spanish galgos). We help wtih adoption assessmenls and scue back-up advice. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para1.18 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 guidan is relevant. Additional infonnation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. SORP reference
Para 1.38 Policy on grant making PaTr 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP refererKe Our fund-raising approach ensures we maximise our potential income from the sales of donated goods, trying different mathets, and keeping expenses to the minimum. Having derived the most optimal income possible, we target our funds directly to tangible needs in the care and protection of the greyhounds in Ihe shelters we support.. veterinary and medication costs, kennel and facilities improvementslrepair. dog food bills as well as freshing bedding & towe15 Wlth good quality donated Tiems. The specific impacts forlhe period under review are detailed above in Ihe Objeclives & Activities section. 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 Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include fijrther statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Perfomance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41
Investment performan against objectives Para 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 Total Receipts: £32,484 Total Payments.. £26,197 Cash funds at last year end £2,780 Cash funds this year end £9,067 Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 Trustees regularly monitor the bank balance. Liabilities never exceed assets. This policy means we are able to cover unexpected expenses. Amount of reserves held Parn 1.22 Greyhound Compassion holds a reserve equivalent to at least 2 yea. essential costs. Reasons for holding zero reseNes Para 1.22 NIA Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.24 NIA Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity conts'nuing as a going conrn Para 1.23 The Trustees do not have any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concem. Our reserves policy is designed to protect Greyhound Compassion's operations. Additional infonnation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. The charity's principal SoUrS of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investrnent policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of goveming document PaFa 1.25 Constitution (22 December 2021) How is the charity constituted? 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 Pata 1.25 Appointed by resolution at a convened meeting of the charity Trustees. Trustees are selected for their skills, knowledge & experien for the administration of Greyhound Compassion. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity vrkS Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative detsils Charity name Greyhound Compassion CIO Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charity's principal address Greyhound Compassion 1120247 6 Arlington Court, Vvhittle Way Arlington Business Park Stevenage Hertfordshire SG12FS 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) XX -Trustee with dispensatlon XX - Trustee with dispensation XX -Trustee with dlspensation orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Dlrector name ortwasa roved NONE Name of trustees holdin Trustee name title to ro belon in to the charit Dates acted if not for whole year
NONE Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held NONE in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Additional infomiation (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional inforniation) Type of adviser Name Address NONE Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional inforniation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Dispensation granted by Charity Commission Other optional information
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 wrth dispensation XX- Trustee with dispensalion Position (eg Secretsry. Chair, etc) Trustee Trustee Date 21 December 2024
Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of Greyhound Compassion On accounts for the year ended 315t August 2024 Charity no 1120247 Set out on pages 10, 11 and 12 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trusy.) for the year ended 31108 12024. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of basis of report the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the ACV,) I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection viith the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reathed. Signed: Date: 2311212024 Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): FCCA Address:
Greyhound Compassion 1120247 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from 0110912023 3110812024 To 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 28.843 28,843 4,330 Gift Aid relief 505 505 469 Bank interest Fund-raising events 3.136 3.136 1.430 Sub total(Gmss income for AR) 32,484 6,229 32,484 A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). Sub total Total receipts 32.484 32,484 6,229 A3 Payments Cost of fund-raising 526 526 284 Grants and donations paid 25,548 25,548 10.521 Bank charges 10
Oviice and sundries 120 120 90 Sub total 26.197 26,197 10,899 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) Sub total Total payments 26,197 26,197 10,899 Net of receipts/(payments) 6,287 6,287 - 4.670 A5 Transfer5 between funds A6 Cash funds last year end 2.779 2,779 7,449 Cash funds this year end 9.066 9,066 2,779 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period un$triCted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Categories Details to neare8t £ to nearest £ to nearest £ B1 Cash funds Total cash funds 9,066 (agree balances wrth receip and payments account{s)I Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ B2 Other monetary assets Stock Grf( Aid relief due Petty cash float 50 PayPal balance 28 11
Cheque donation receNed 31 August 2024 25 Ebay sales rmprest system 50 Fund to which asset belongs Details Cost loptional) Current value loptionall B3 Investment assets Fund to which asset belongs Details Cost (optional Current value loptionall B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund towhich liabilty relates Amount due {optional) When due {optionall Details B5 Liabilities Cost of fijnd-raising Unrestricied funds 16 Office and sundries Unrestrided funds 660 Signed by one or two Irusiees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Date of approval 21 December 2024 SMJnature Redacied XX - Trustee with dispensation NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS The statement of financial activrties includes all gains and losses recognised in the period. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing adivities. 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 liabilrty of each Trustee is limited to £10. 12