Charity registration number 1120533 Company registration number 06302385 (England and Wales)
EUROPEAN GUIDE DOG FEDERATION ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
EUROPEAN GUIDE DOG FEDERATION
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVEAND ADMINISTRATIVEADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION | LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVEAND ADMINISTRATIVEADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION | |
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| Trustees | DrALamb MrsD Lecnik-Urbancl |
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| Mrs K Garnier | ||
| Ms K Gregory | ||
| MsP Eilers | ||
| Mr S Kaleli | ||
| Ms S Kovasin MsALABacelo |
(Appointed 31 October 2024) |
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| Ms | Mauko | |
| MrsCV Platt | (Appointed 31 October 2024) |
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| Mr JHARossmann |
(Appointed 31 October | |
| 2024) | ||
| Secretary | MrsJC Richards | |
| Charitynumber | 1120533 | |
| Company number | 06302385 | |
| Registered office | Corner Cottage Church End |
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| Priors Hardwick | ||
| Warwickshire | ||
| CV47 7SN | ||
| Independentexaminer | GrineauxAccountants 20 Market Hill |
Limited |
| Southam | ||
| Warwickshire | ||
| CV47OHF |
EUROPEAN GUIDE DOG FEDERATION
CONTENTS
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|Trustees report|1-3|
|Independent|examiner's|report|4|
|Statement|of financial|activities|5|
|Balance|sheet|6|
|Notes to the|financial|statements|7-9|
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EUROPEAN GUIDE DOG FEDERATION
REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 aneenn
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2025.
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 April 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note one to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and “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 402)" (effective 1 January 2019).
Objectives and activities
We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commissions’ general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities. EGDF advocates for the rights and needs of guide dog users and providers across Europe. Since its founding in 2007. EGDF has evolved into an independent, representative umbrella NGO. Its core objectives include:
- Strengthening EGDF's capacity as an independent NGO. - Raising awareness of guide dogs and their role in mobility. - Empowering guide dog users to advocate for legal rights of access. - Building strategic alliances to promote the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. - Contributing to European and international standards for assistance dogs. - Supporting evidence-based research on access and mobility. - Developing recommendations related to sight loss.
Personnel Changes
Several long-serving trustees retired this year, including Honorary President David Adams, Sean Dilley, and loanna Gertsou. Their contributions were acknowledged at the October conference in Portugal. New trustees elected for a three-year term: - Jan Ro&mann — Hessian Guide Dog School, Germany - Ana Bacelo — AICIA, Italy - Ida Mauko — Finnish Association of Guide Dog Users - Camelia Platt — Light into Europe, Romania Andrew Lamb was unanimously appointed as Honorary President for a three-year term.
Structure, Governance and Management
All trustees are volunteers and have the necessary skills to contribute to the management and development of the European Guide Dog Federation (EGDF). The trustees have a duty to uphold the Nolan principles in public life as well as identifying and reviewing risks to which the charity is exposed and ensuring appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. Where appropriate, risks are covered by insurance.
EGDF is governed by a deed of trust and operates as a company limited by guarantee. All trustees serve on a voluntary basis and bring a diverse range of skills to support the charity's mission.
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EUROPEAN GUIDE DOG FEDERATION REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
EGDF played a key role in CEN/TC 452, developing European standards for assistance dogs:
Published:
- WG1 Terminology (EN 17984-1:2024) ~ WG6 Accessibility (EN 17984-6:2024)
In Progress:
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WG2, WG3, WGé4 - Final drafts under review - WG5 Client Services — Restarted, meeting to be held June 2025 Changes:
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WG7 Conformity Assessment disbanded - Andrew Lamb replaced David Adams as ANEC representative and joined WG5 EGDF's participation is funded by ANEC, with ongoing involvement in accessibility standards and training. Collaborating with other organisations EGDF actively collaborates with: - European Disability Forum (EDF) - Contributing to policy on airline travel for disabled persons. - European Blind Union (EBU) — Supporting guide dog users facing access issues. - Assistance Dogs Europe (ADEu) — Participating in monthly accessibility committee meetings. - International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) - Ongoing Partnership. - Global Helpline — Providing real-time support to guide dog users travelling in Europe. Achievements and performance include: EGOF focused on expanding partnerships, increasing membership, and enhancing its influence, Key highlights - Supporting the Lithuanian Blind Association in establishing a guide dog facility. - Hosting a successful conference in Esphino, Portugal, attended by 73 members and 11 guide dogs. - Collaborating with NFBUK on safer shared spaces and with Guide Dogs UK on post-Brexit travel issues. - Advising ECAC and IATA on airline policies for assistance dogs. - Publishing a position Paper advocating for a global assistance dog register. ~ Contributing to the UK's Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group. Financial review The charity's finances were improved by continuing and enhanced support from the members. The charity has no substantial reserves but maintains financial Stability through member subscriptions. The charity aims to secure commercial sponsorships and fundraising to support future growth, The trustees maintain financial and internal control on behalf of the charity. The Executive director and President eachare chargedboard meewi t hing. having day to day control over the charity's finances. A financial report is presented to trustees at
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REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 ne
Plans for future periods EGDF will:
- Strengthen fundraising efforts and expand its membership base. - Continue contributing to CEN/TC 452, with the goal of establishing international standards. - Develop and seek funding for a global assistance dog register.
Structure, governance and management The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mr D Adams (Resigned 6 October 2024) Mr S Dilley (Resigned 6 October 2024) Dr | Gertsou (Resigned 6 October 2024)
Dr ALamb Mrs D Lecnik-Urbancl Mrs K Garnier Ms K Gregory Ms P Eilers Mr S Kaleli Ms S Kovasin Ms ALA Bacelo (Appointed 31 October 2024) Ms | Mauko (Appointed 31 October 2024) Mrs C V Platt (Appointed 31 October 2024) Mr J HA Rossmann (Appointed 31 October 2024)
The report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
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EUROPEAN GUIDE DOG FEDERATION
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF EUROPEAN GUIDE DOG FEDERATION
charity)| report forto thethe yeartrustees endedon30my Aprilexamination2025. of the financial Statements of European Guide Dog Federation (the
Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the Act).preparation of the financial Statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, | report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my of the 2011 Act. €xamination | have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b)
Independent examiner's statement
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| have completed my examination. | confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
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examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act: or 2 the financial statements do not accord with those records: or 3 the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other thanindependent any requirement examination: that theor accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an
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4 the financial statements 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 (FRS 102),
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| 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 financial statements to be reached,
James Freeman Grineaux Accountants Limited
20 Market Hill Southam Warwickshire CV47 OHF
Dated: 10 November 2025
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EUROPEAN GUIDE DOG FEDERATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
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|Unrestricted|Unrestricted|
|funds|funds|
|2025|2024|
|Notes|€|€|
|Income|from:|
|Donations and|legacies|2|30,625|23,019|
|Expenditureon:|
|Charitable|activities|3|27,241|24,091|
|Other|5|-|2|
|Total expenditure|27,241|24,093|
|Net|income/(expenditure)|for the|year/|
|Net movement in funds|3,384|(1,074)|
|Fund balances at|1|May 2024|21,742|22,816|
|Fund|balances at 30 April 2025|25,126|21,742|
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EUROPEAN GUIDE DOG FEDERATION
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 APRIL 2025
| Notes | € | 2025 | € | € | 2024 | € | |
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| Current assets | |||||||
| Debtors Cash atbankandinhand |
7 | 2,504 23,270 |
3,448 19,278 |
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| Creditors: amountsfalling duewithin one year |
8 | 25,774 (648) |
22,726 (984) |
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| Net currentassets | |||||||
| 25,126 | 21,742 | ||||||
| Incomefunds | |||||||
| Unrestricted funds | |||||||
| 25,126 | 21,742 | ||||||
| 25,126 | 21,742 |
2006,The companyfor the year is entitled ended 30to the April €xemption2025. from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
accordanceThe memberswith havesection not required476, the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in
toThesethe smallfinancial companistat e mentss regime.have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 10 November 2025
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Company registration number 06302385
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EUROPEAN GUIDE DOG FEDERATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1 Accounting policies CharityEuropean informationGuide Dog Federation is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Corner Cottage, Church End, Priors Hardwick, Warwickshire, CV47 7SN.
4.1. AccountingThe financialconventionstatements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006, FRS 402 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (‘FRS 102") and the Charities SORP “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 charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows. The financial statements are prepared in euros, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest €.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
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4.2 Going concern At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
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1.3 Charitable funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
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14 Income Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
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1.5 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.
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1.6 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
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EUROPEAN GUIDE DOG FEDERATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.7 Foreign exchange Transactions in currencies other than euros are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.
2 Donations and legacies
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|Unrestricted|Unrestricted|
|funds|funds|
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|€|€|
|Donations and|gifts|227|1,460|
|Membership fees|21,573|20,839|
|Events|income|(net ofcosts)|8,825|720|
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3 Charitable activities
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|Charitable|Charitable|
|Expenditure|Expenditure|
|2025|2024|
|€|€|
|Staff|costs|
|Administration|22,521|15,429|
|Services|49|20|
|Exchange|1,747|3,013|
|rate|(profit)/loss|(2,398)|148|
|Accountancy|989|984|
|TravellingLegal fees expenses|4,169|4,497|
|General|40|-|
|expenses|124|-|
|27,241|24,091|
|27,241|24,091|
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EUROPEAN GUIDE DOG FEDERATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
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|funds|
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|Net loss on|disposal of tamgible fixed|assets|-|2|
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6 Taxation
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|The|charity|is exempt from tax on income|and|gains|falling within|section|505 of the Taxes Act|1988|or section|
|252|of the|Taxationof Chargeable|Gains Act|1992|to the|extent|that these|are applied|to|its|charitable|objects.|
|7|Debtors|2025|2024|
|Amounts|falling due|within|one|year:|€|€|
|Trade debtors|2,504|3,448|
|8|Creditors:|amounts|falling due within one year|2025|2024|
|€|€|
|Accruals|and|deferred|income|648|984|
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