TOLFA UK ANNUAL REPORT 2020
Tree of Life for Animals
REGISTERED CHARITY: 1120789 tolfa.org.uk
2020 NUMBERS AT A GLANCE total animals helped by our Rescue & Care Project 9,495 animals treated by our Rurol Animol Health Project 4,9281 dogs sterilised by our ABC/Anti Rabies Project 2,118 dogs vaccinated against rabies byourABC/Anti Rabies Project 12,4651
CONTENTS
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| Healing From The Heart | 1 |
| Introducton to TOLFA UK | 2 |
| Our Projects in India | 2-5 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic Response | 6 |
| TOLFA UK Trustee Board | 7 |
| Signifcant Donatons from Individuals | 8 |
| Events and Fundraising | 9 |
| Grants from Trusts and Foundatons | 11 |
| 2020 Accomplishments | 11-13 |
| Donatons in Kind and Special Support | 14 |
| How You Can help and Contact Informaton | 15 |
| TOLFA India Site Plan | 16 |
HEALING FROM THE HEART
TOLFA was founded by UK veterinary nurse Rachel Wright (above) in 2005, in response to the huge amount of animal suffering in the area of Rajasthan where we are now based. Stemming from the simple idea that change has to start somewhere we are now one of the largest animal NGOs in the state and employ up to 50 local staff. Our facilities allow us to care for up to 600 animals at a time.
We are proud that 2020 marked the 15[th] anniversary of TOLFA
OUR VISION
A world where animals live free from disease and are valued as our equals
OUR MISSION
To provide vital and preventative healthcare to India’s ownerless animals and educate communities in their welfare and value
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The Tree of Life for Animals (TOLFA) UK was established in 2005 as a not-for-profit organisation. In September 2006, TOLFA UK became a UK Registered Charity no: 1120789. TOLFA UK’s main purpose is to support the work of the TOLFA Animal Hospital in Rajasthan, India, who are an Indian Registered Charitable Trust no: 3397/23.10.06
TOLFA UK acts as the main administrative office for TOLFA outside of India. They promote awareness amongst the public and professional bodies in the UK and other countries around the world about the charity and raise funds to support the work done at our TOLFA Animal Hospital based in Rajasthan. The funds raised cover running costs such as staff salaries, medicines, animal feeds, keeping our rescue vehicle on the road and utilities, running projects, and the costs of the building work for the ongoing development of the hospital and sanctuary. TOLFA UK also helps to promote increased general animal welfare.
OUR OBJECTIVES
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To provide rescue and care services for Rajasthan’s street animals
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To eradicate rabies through sterilisation and vaccination of street dogs
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To provide vital veterinary services to the animals of the rural poor
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To educate children in the community about animal welfare and rabies prevention
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To improve the health and welfare of the increasing number of companion animals in Rajasthan
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To empower low-status communities by providing stable employment opportunities and training
OUR PROJECTS IN INDIA
India is home to about 30 million stray dogs and there are an estimated 40,000 free-roaming cows in Delhi alone. Not only is there a significant need to reduce the dog population from a public health view, many of the dogs are victims of disease and injury. Cows are also at risk from road traffic accidents, illness, and the potentially fatal effects of eating plastic waste.
TOLFA have helped over 225,000 animals since we opened our gates in 2005
RESCUE AND CARE
With our animal ambulance service, we respond to calls from the public about street animals that are sick or injured. Our team then either provides ‘on the spot’ treatment or takes the animal to our hospital for care and further attention. When in our care, the animal is treated with love and kindness and provided with surgical/medical care from our vets and trained compounders.
Once an animal is recovered, we assess them to determine if they are fit to return to the street. If they are then they will be returned to the exact spot they were collected, as they will often have a territory, animal family or human care-giver to return to. If there is a reason that they can’t be returned (there is human conflict, they are disabled, or too young), then we will either find them a home with caring local people, or they will stay at TOLFA and receive lifelong shelter with us.
As part of the Rescue & Care project, we have two animal ambulances; one attends cow & large animal complaints and the other dogs and small animals.
In 2020, the Rescue and Care Project rescued and admitted 5,045 animals and provided on the spot street treatment for a further 4,450 animals.
Our rescue team attended 12,835 calls made to our emergency number, out of 13,148 calls received, meaning we attended 97.5% of calls.
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RURAL ANIMAL HEALTH (RAH)
TOLFA offers free or heavily subsidised veterinary services to the livestock animals of the rural poor. Many local village people rely heavily on their animals and if one becomes sick or dies, it can lead a family into poverty.
Our in-house dispensary runs a free clinic every day for these animals and villagers attend from the 10 villages surrounding the hospital. Most of these animals are goats and are of vital importance to their owners, who are usually subsistence farmers.
In 2020 we treated 4,928 animals through the RAH clinics at our dispensary.
TOLFA’s dispensary where the RAH clinic is open every day
RABIES ERADICATION AND STERILISATION
TOLFA sterilises and rabies vaccinates every dog that is treated as well as catching dogs specifically for sterilisation and vaccination. In 2020, the Rabies Eradication & Sterilisation Project sterilised 2,188 dogs and vaccinated 2,465 dogs against rabies.
OWNER PET CLINIC
We provide quality veterinary services (preventative and medical/surgical treatment) to local pet-owners (mostly dogs). We also have the option of hospitalisation/boarding facilities in our separate owner dog kennels. In 2020 a total of 5,905 pets were treated through this clinic. Of those 3,075 were treated for free and 2,830 were treated on a donation basis.
EDUCATION
TOLFA understands the importance of education as the only way to effect long term change. We hope to encourage the next generation to care for animals and dispel some of the ignorance that still exists around them. Our Education Project has been teaching in city schools, and our Education Centre with our four topics: (1) The 5 Freedoms, (2) Dog Bite Prevention, (3) Rabies Prevention and (4) The role of TOLFA in the community.
In 2020 we taught 913 children about dog bite and rabies prevention, the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare, and the work that TOLFA does. Our Education project only ran until March this year as schools were then closed due to the pandemic.
TOLFA UK’s main fundraising commitments are to the running of the Rescue & Care Project and any capital or special projects that come up.
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COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE
TOLFA team member Hariom amongst some of the Amazon Wishlist donations received from supporters around the world during the India lockdown, May 2020
The Covid-19 crisis has been particularly challenging for TOLFA. The nationwide lockdown in India was announced with 4 hours’ notice which meant we had to urgently secure food and medicines for the animals that would prove difficult to acquire during the lockdown. At the same time, the prices of these items also increased. We introduced new hygiene measures for our staff, including a team rota of one week on / one week off during the stricter parts of lockdown.
The cost of staples such as oil and flour also increased sharply during lockdown, so we provided ration packages to our staff to ensure they had enough basic foodstuffs for their families (many of our employees are the main breadwinner for their extended family).
Because foreign tourists departed for their home countries, and shops and restaurants were forced to close, the main food sources of many of the street dogs and cows completely dried up. We saw a definite increase in dogs being admitted with bite wounds from fighting with other dogs over sparse resources. In response, we set up a street feeding programme to help the more vulnerable street animals.
Our initial response to the pandemic helped with the burden of our workload (i.e. stopping non-essential procedures, limiting dispensary opening times), and at the start of lockdown
we also set up an ‘Amazon Wishlist’ campaign for dry dog and cat food which was highly successful (in just one delivery we received 63 bags of dog food and 26 bags of cat food!). Our street feeding programme during lockdown ensured the animals were able to stay fed and healthy while living on the streets. We carried on our work but set up advanced hygiene measures and procedures at the hospital. We set up an emergency appeal on Global Giving which has raised over £12,000 so far towards our ongoing Rescue and Care project.
The lockdown in India has now eased considerably but there is still danger from the coronavirus, so our staff continue to be careful. Foreigners are still not allowed to enter India, so we are still lacking the support of tourists and visitors.
The pandemic and Indian lockdown have been challenging but we’ve been determined to continue our life-saving work as much as possible
TOLFA UK TRUSTEE BOARD
TOLFA’s UK Board of Trustees consists of a dedicated group of individuals who volunteer their time to ensure the healthy and effective running of the charity. Our trustees are integral to our success and the achievements we have made in helping animals in India and we recognise the great contribution that each has brought to TOLFA.
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Since 2019 our Secretary Kerry Wilkins has acted as Interim Managing Trustee. In 2020 we welcomed new Trustees Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, Andrew Prentis and Louise Mitchell who joined our existing trustees Naomi Steward, Karyn Robinson (treasurer) and Natalie Sampson. We are excited to have expanded our board with enthusiastic and knowledgeable trustees who will help us in delivering our objectives and develop the overall strategy of the charity.
At the start of 2020 we were lucky that two of our trustees, Kerry and Naomi, our media ambassador Jo Carnegie and UK executive director Clara Nowak were all visiting TOLFA at the same time. It was quite a rare experience to have so many of our UK team in India and this helped with team-building and the deeper understanding of the ongoing needs of the organisation. During this period we made a trip to visit Help In Suffering, another animal charity based in Jaipur.
TOLFA India & UK staff and trustees at Help In Suffering, Jaipur with their director vet Dr Jack Reece
SIGNIFICANT DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS
We would like to thank the following people who have made generous donations in 2020
Alison Jaques, Lady Odile Slynn Of Hadley, Peter Maloney, The Earl & Countess of Stockton, Lulu & Garret O’Leary, Naomi Steward, Cathy Gordon, Kay Carmichael the Duchess of Hamilton, James Lowman & Katy Horton
EVENTS & FUNDRAISING
VIRTUAL EVENTS
TOLFA UK attended a couple of local events at the beginning of 2020 but the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns forced us to abandon plans for the usual events we attend. To compensate for the lost income and exposure our stall usually brings in, in June we began a series of online ‘Virtual Events’. From a quiz night to a cookery class to an art class to our 15[th] anniversary afternoon tea we held a different event via Zoom every month. Our virtual events raised an amazing £1,868 and we would like to thank all those who contributed and supported our events programme.
FACE MASKS & EBAY
In response to Covid-19 rules and safety TOLFA UK enlisted the help of our ‘Sewing Stars’ – a group of volunteers and home-sewists who made a unique range of face masks, with matching dog bandanas, to raise funds for our work in India. Thank you to the Sewing Stars and thank you to everyone who supported us through buying these and our other items for sale on eBay.
TOLFA MAGAZINE
In 2020 we celebrated 15 years of TOLFA! As a special memento for the occasion we created a magazine to share with existing and potential supporters. We are grateful to TOLFA trustee Naomi Steward for sponsoring the production through her company The Stewardship; author, journalist and TOLFA ambassador Jo Carnegie for lending her editing skills; and Anna Gyseman for her incredible work as art director. The end result is a beautiful and inspirational magazine that captures the heart and passion of TOLFA. We plan to produce the magazine on an annual basis - if you are interested in sponsoring a future edition, please do get in touch.
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WASHING MACHINE
We have been in urgent need of a proper industrial washing machine for some time. With up to 600 sick and injured animals under our care at any time we were having to wash up to 250kg of soiled blankets and surgical drapes every day. When the old machine finally broke, it was taking two staff all day to do the laundry by hand!
With thanks to one very generous long-term supporter and the fundraising efforts of a few others we were able to raise the £3,400 needed for the new machine. Not only that, but we needed to build a proper room to keep the new equipment in, so we are pleased that TOLFA India now have a built-for-purpose laundry room, to house the new machine, a couple of tumble dryers and space for a second washing machine when funds allow. This means not only does the laundry get cleaner quicker, but our staff are also able to spend more time with the animals and less time in rubber gloves!
New laundry room: last year two staff would spend all day cleaning up to 600 blankets by hand – we are over the moon to have an industrial machine now
GRANTS FROM TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS
We are truly thankful for the support we receive from these generous grant-makers
| Grant Maker: | Contributon: |
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| MarchigAnimal Welfare Trust | £14,162 for Rescue Project |
| DragonfySchools Foundaton | £3,168 for Staf Sponsorships |
| Persula Foundaton | £5,000 for Rescue Project |
| Anonymous Trust | £3,000 for Rescue Project |
| Anonymous Charitable Foundaton | £5,500 for Part of new PuppyIsolaton Unit |
| Jean SainsburyAnimal Welfare Trust | £10,000 for Rescue Project |
| Valerie White Memorial Trust | £500 for Rescue Project |
| Animal Defence Trust | £1,000 for Rescue Project |
| Bety & Bernard Davidson Charitable Trust |
£1,000 for Covid-19 Response |
2020 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
WORLD RABIES DAY AWARDS – GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR RABIES CONTROL
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TOLFA founder Rachel Wright was presented with the World Rabies Day Award in the Global / Individuals Category for her tireless work, through TOLFA, to create a rabies-free Rajasthan. Although responsible for at least 20,000 deaths a year, rabies is still not a notifiable disease in India, meaning that official records are patchy and it’s harder to measure cases and the impact of rabies prevention measures. However, through local knowledge we know that cases have dropped considerably since TOLFA began our sterilisation and vaccination work.
GUARD HUT / VISITOR RECEPTION
Thanks to the generous legacy left by a previous volunteer’s mother, in 2020 we were able to build our Guard Hut / Visitor Reception at the main gates. Our security guards are based at the hut and can control the coming and going of visitors and tradespeople for the security of our staff and animals.
The building doubles as a Visitor Reception so that visitors have somewhere comfortable to wait (with toilet facilities) before they are shown around TOLFA by a member of staff. When the world returns to normal after the Covid-19 pandemic we look forward to welcoming visitors to our hospital again.
Our shelter dogs making use of the new Guard Hut / Visitor Reception
PUPPY ISOLATION UNIT
We regularly see dogs and puppies with highly infectious diseases and viruses such as hepatitis and distemper. These diseases are rarely seen in Europe due to a highly effective vaccination programme. We have a block of 10 quarantine kennels for adult dogs, but we had no quarantine facilities for puppies. In our existing puppy kennels we were struggling to prevent cross-contamination and saw outbreaks of disease spread through our patients which was heart-breaking.
Thanks to several kind donors, from the UK and India, we have now constructed a specially designed Puppy Isolation Unit which will stop the spread of disease amongst our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
The Unit has three wards: one for hepatitis, one for distemper and one as an observation ward as we assess the patient’s condition. Each ward has its own meal prep and washing area and staff are trained about ‘barrier nursing’ and infection control so that we can prevent the spread of disease between the wards.
Staff cleaning in the new hepatitis ward of our Puppy Isolation Unit
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DONATIONS IN KIND AND SPECIAL SUPPORT
CEVA SANTÉ ANIMALE
Ceva Santé Animale is a global veterinary health company focused on the research, development, production and marketing of pharmaceutical products and vaccines for pets, livestock, swine and poultry. Ceva have kindly sponsored our new staff uniforms in 2020.
For the first time we were able to equip all our staff with full monsoon-proof kit including waterproof jackets and trousers, and sturdy waterproof boots. Thank you Ceva.
GROUP M, LONDON
GroupM is the world's largest media investment group, and we are proud that they have been so supportive of TOLFA. Not only do they sponsor a kennel at our hospital, but their staff have been amazing fundraisers for us.
VET UK
VetUK Ltd is an online retailer supplying pet care products including toys, accessories, pet food, over-the-counter pet treatments, and veterinary prescription medicines. Vet UK often donate supplies to TOLFA that can be used at the hospital in India, and we are very grateful for this support.
AMAZON.COM
We were delighted to receive a Pandemic Year Community Grant from Amazon.com recommended through our Treasurer who works for the company. These funds contributed to the building of the new Laundry Room.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
DONATE
You can help us continue the work we do . Sponsor a kennel, become a Friend of TOLFA or simply donate money, goods, or services. If you have something to offer, please let us know by emailing us - enquiries@tolfa.org.uk
To donate, please visit our website htps://www.tolfa.org.uk/donate or post cheques to TOLFA, 95 Bath Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3LA. Don’t forget to Gift Aid it!
SPONSOR
We are very keen to build working relationships with companies and individuals no matter how small or large. If you feel you would like to help us in this way and fulfil your corporate and social responsibility, please contact us - enquiries@tolfa.org.uk
FUNDRAISE
If you would like to hold a fundraising event on our behalf, let us know, we will support you all the way, please email us - events@tolfa.org.uk
PURCHASE
We have a selection of original and handmade Indian jewellery, gifts, and handicrafts available in our eBay shop. Visit our eBay shop here: htps://tolfa.org.uk/ebay
CONTACT US
Email us at enquiries@tolfa.org.uk
Write to us at TOLFA UK, 95 Bath Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3LA
Or call us on 07835 208529
Website: htps://tolfa.org.uk
Also ...
TOLFA on Facebook
htps://www.facebook.com/pages/Tolfa-India-UK/
TOLFA on YouTube
htps://www.youtube.com/user/tolfacharity
TOLFA on Twitter
htps://twiter.com/TOLFA # @TOLFA
TOLFA on Instagram
htps://instagram.com/@tolfaindia
Contact us - socialmedia@tolfa.org.uk or Media Enquiries at press@tolfa.org.uk
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TOLFA ANIMAL HOSPITAL AND SHELTER
RAJASTHAN, INDIA
REGISTERED UK CHARITY 1120789
With thanks to Ceva Santé Animale
www.tolfa.org.uk
The Tree of Life for Animals Limited Company number 05460217 Registered Charity number 1120789 Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2020
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| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 - 8 |
THE TREE OF LIFE FOR ANIMALS LIMITED (limited by guarantee) Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the year ended Thursday, 31 December 2020
Company number 05460217 Registered Charity number 1120789
The Tree of Life for Animals Limited Company number 05460217 Registered Charity number 1120789 Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2020
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 period ended 31 December 2020. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" FRS 102 effective from 1st January 2015.
Reference and Administrative Details
Registered Office
c/o Clara Nowak 95 Bath Road Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 3LA
Trustees
Mrs K Wilkins Ms K Robinson Miss N Steward Ms N Sampson Dr S Bretherton Ms Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe Ms Louise Mitchell Mr Andrew Prentis
Veterinary Nurse Chair of Trustees IT Manager Advertising Consultant Registered Veterinary Surgeon Retired Teaching Professional Appointed on 4th July 2 Corporate Communications Professional Appointed on 11th Nove Nurse Appointed on 11th Nove Retired Veterinary Surgeon Appointed on 16 Decem
Company Secretary
Mrs K Wilkins
Independent Examiner
Martin Atkinson
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
charity law. All trustees give their time voluntarily and received no benefits from the charity.
Risk management
y y y exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
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The Tree of Life for Animals Limited Company number 05460217 Registered Charity number 1120789 Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2020
Objectives and Activities
Objectives and aims
The object of the charity is to run a busy animal hospital and rescue centre in Rajasthan, Northern India. TOLFA UK is responsible for the main project in India that is at the very core of our work and philosophy - Rescue & Care Project. India is home to about 30 million stray dogs and there are an estimated 40,000 free-roaming cows in Delhi alone. Not only is there a significant need to reduce the dog population from a public health view, many of the dogs are victims of disease and injury. Cows are also at risk from road traffic accidents, illness. and the potential fatal effects of eating plastic waste.
Charitable Activities
The total incoming resources for 2020 were £166,129 and the resources expended were £158,706. The charity was left with a reserve at the end of the year of £37,804.
Rescue and Care Project
With our animal ambulance service we respond to calls from the public about street animals that are sick or injured. Our team then either provide "on the spot" treatment or takes the animal to our hospital for care and further attention.
As part of the Rescue & Care project, we have two animal ambulances; one attends cow & large animal complaints and the other dogs and small animals. In 2020, the Rescue and Care Project rescued and admitted 5,045animals and provided on the spot street treatment for a further 4,450 animals
Other
Our in-house dispensary runs a free clinic every day for these animals and villagers attend from the 10 villages surrounding the hospital. Most of these animals are goats and are of vital importance to their owners, who are usually subsistence farmers.In 2020 we treated 4,928animals through the RAH clinics at our dispensary
Reserves Policy
The reserves policy of the charity is to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a sufficient level which enables the charity to be able to operate in the short term. The remainder of the charity's reserves are distributed in accordance with its objective. The total reserves at the year end date were £37,804 of which an amount of £22,154 was held in restricted funds. This represents an increase of £7,422 in reserves over the position at the end of 2019. Despite the challenging condidtions the level of incoming funding in 2020 increased by 4% and we saw a reduction of 7% in distributed funds leading to the small surplus. The trustees therefore consider the state of the charity to be satisfactory, and that is achieving its objectives.
Approved by order of the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Kerry Wilkins, Managing Trustee
Date
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The Tree of Life for Animals Limited Company number 05460217 Registered Charity number 1120789 Independent Examiner's Report for the year ended 31 December 2020
I report on the accounts for the twelve month period ended 31 December 2020 set out on pages four to eight.
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011) and that an independent examination is required.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Direction given the Charity Commission; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of the independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charities Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of Sections 394 and 395 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice FRS102: Accounting and Reporting by Charities
have not been met: or
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to which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Martin Atkinson
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Address: Flat 8, 18 Upper Maze Hill
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex TN38 0LG
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The Tree of Life for Animals Limited Company number 05460217 Registered Charity number 1120789 Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2020
| Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income Activities for generating funds 2 Investment income 3 Total incoming resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of generating funds Charitable activities Governance costs Total resources expended NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward Total funds |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds £ £ £ £ £ £ Dec-20 Dec-19 92,060 72,776 164,836 74,976 81,320 156,296 1,293 - 1,293 2,762 - 2,762 - - - - |
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| 93,353 72,776 166,129 77,738 81,320 159,058 21,826 - 21,826 18,399 - 18,399 60,875 75,405 136,280 76,078 67,897 143,975 600 600 997 997 |
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| 83,301 75,405 158,706 95,474 67,897 163,371 |
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| 10,052 2,629) ( 7,423 17,736) ( 13,423 4,313) ( |
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| 5,598 24,783 30,381 23,334 11,360 34,694 |
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| 15,650 22,154 37,804 5,598 24,783 30,381 |
The attached notes form an integral part of these financial statements
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The Tree of Life for Animals Limited
Company number 05460217 Registered Charity number 1120789 Balance Sheet at 31 December 2020
| Notes CURRENT ASSETS Stocks Cash CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS 5 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds £ £ 400 - 15,250 22,154 15,650 22,154 - - |
Dec-20 Dec-19 Total Funds Total Funds £ £ 400 400 37,404 29,981 37,804 30,381 - - |
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| 15,650 22,154 |
37,804 30,381 |
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37,804 30,381 |
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37,804 30,381 |
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| 15,650 5,598 22,154 24,783 |
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| 37,804 30,381 |
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the twelve month period ended 31 December 2020.
The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the sate of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of he Companies Act 2006 relating to the financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and signed its behalf by:
Kerry Wilkins, Trustee & Chair
Date
The attached notes form an integral part of these financial statements
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The Tree of Life for Animals Limited Company number 05460217 Registered Charity number 1120789 Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2020
- 1 Accounting Policies
Basis of preparing the Financial Statements
The Financial Statements have been prepared under the going concern basis.
Basis of Accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008)
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Resources expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular heading they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Stock
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making allowance for obsolete and slow moving items consistent with previous years.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2 Activities for Generating Funds
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| Shop income | £1,004 | £593 | |
| Fundraising Events | £289 | £2,169 | |
| £1,293 | £2,762 | ||
| 3 | Investment Income | ||
| Dec-20 | Dec-19 | ||
| Deposit account interest | £0 | £0 |
4 Trustee's Remuneration and Benefits
During the period the total of trustees' remuneration amount to £nil (prior year nil) There were no trustees' expenses paid for the period ended 31 December 2020 nor for the prior year.
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5 Movement in funds
The Tree of Life for Animals Limited Company number 05460217 Registered Charity number 1120789 Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2020
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Dragonfly Rescue Project Education Project Major Donor Fund Washing machine Capital projects Staff Uniforms Asst Salary Magazine |
At 1 Jan 2020 Net movement in funds At 31 Dec 2020 £ £ £ 5,598 10,052 15,650 160 104 264 17,115 (3,384) 13,731 2,342 0 2,342 3,000 (1,424) 1,576 0 0 0 1,713 (896) 817 0 2,855 2,855 453 116 569 0 24,783 (2,629) 22,154 30,381 7,423 37,804 |
At 31 Dec 2019 At 1 Jan 2019 £ £ 3,761 22,114 160 214 17,115 3,324 2,342 5,855 3,000 0 0 467 1,713 0 0 300 453 1,200 |
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| 24,783 11,360 |
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| 28,544 33,474 |
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Dragonfly Rescue Project Education Project Major Donor Fund Washing Machine Capital projects Staff Uniforms Asst Salary Magazine Gearbox repair |
Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds £ £ £ 93,353 83,301 10,052 3,168 3,064 104 54,663 58,046 (3,384) 0 0 0 0 1,424 (1,424) 3,400 3,400 0 5,500 6,396 (896) 2,955 100 2,855 891 775 116 1,200 1,200 0 1,000 1,000 0 |
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| 72,776 75,405 (2,629) |
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| 166,129 158,706 7,423 |
Restricted funds
Rescue Project fund relates to grants received specifically for the Rescue Project. Education Project relates to a grant received during the year to set up an education programme in local schools. Dragonfly refers to a grant specifically to fund the salaries of three nurturers Major Donor fund relates to an initiative to develop 5 new significant donors to support the Rescue project
Capital Projects relates to the initiative to build a puppy isolation unit
Staff Uniforms relates to a specific grant for this purpose
Asst Salary refers to a grant made to specifically fund the Assistant's salary
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The Tree of Life for Animals Limited Company number 05460217 Registered Charity number 1120789 Notes to the Financial Statements for the period ended 31 December 2020
6 Staff costs
| Staff costs Company number 05460217 Registered Charity number 1120789 Notes to the Financial Statements for the period ended 31 December 2020 |
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| Dec-20 | Dec-19 | |
| Wages and salaries | £29,875 | £27,779 |
| The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: | ||
| Dec-20 | Dec-19 | |
| 4 | 4 |
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000 for the period ended 31 December2020 nor the year ended 31 December 2019.
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The Tree of Life for Animals Limited Company number 05460217 Registered Charity number 1120789 Independent Examiner's Report for the year ended 31 December 2020 I report on the account5 for the twelve month period ended 31 December 2020 set out on pages four to eight. Respective responsibilitie5 of the trustee5 and examiner The charity's trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144121 of the Charities Act 20111 and that an independent examination is required. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act to follow the procedures laid down in the Gener310irection given the Charity Commission; and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention Basis of the independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charities Comtlli5sion. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a compari50n of the account5 presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the staternents below. Independent examiner's Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006.. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting record5, comply with the accountin8 fequiremer*ts of Sections 394 and 395 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the StalonieTIt of Recommended Practice FR5102.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met.. or to which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Martin Atkinson MA FCA Dale Address.. Flat 8, 18 Upper Maze Hill St Leonards on Sea East Sussex TN38 OLG