Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1.1.23 To 31.12.23
Charity name: Avon Valley Canine Trust
Charity registration number: 1122663
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Provision of a first class dog training facility. |
| 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 |
Provision of affordable canine training facilities, mainly for weekly pet training classes in Rugby, Warwickshire. The Charity also supports weekly canine activity sports and individuals' training opportunities when preparing for major canine activity finals at home and abroad. In addition, the Trust provides funding for defibrillator equipment at dog clubs across the UK. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have continued to have regard to this guidance. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The Trust is grateful for assistance from volunteers at Rugby Dog Training Club in cleaning and maintaining these premises. |
Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | The Trust’s provision of facilities for the use of weekly pet dog training classes continued. Owners and dogs benefit from the social integration. The wider community benefits from owners and dogs being well trained e.g. Kennel Club good citizen scheme. Individuals have hired the premises to train small groups, and individuals, in ad hoc sessions. The advantage of having these premises is that a suitable floor covering is permanently installed, and necessary equipment is readily available to all. During the year, no money was donated to the Trust for the purchase of defibrillator equipment and no purchases were made. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Trust’s income slightly exceeded their expenditure during this financial year. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Trust holds this amount in reserve so that if ever a change of venue is required, the possibility of purchasing a suitable facility is not ruled out. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £199483 |
| 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 | N/A |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Donations from Rugby Dog Training Club |
|---|---|---|
| Investment 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: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated association |
| 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 | When vacancies occur, the Trustees will invite selected members of Rugby Dog Training Club to join the Trustees. |
| Additional information (optional) You may 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 works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | The Trust works closely with Rugby Dog Training Club who donate any surplus income to the Trust in return for the use of the premises. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Avon Valley Canine Trust |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1122663 |
| Charity’s principal address | Lineside Nursery, Rugby Road, Church Lawford, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 9EL (Since 25.10.22) |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Mobbs | Chair | |||
| Dot Levin | Vice-chair | |||
| Diane Dunkley | Secretary | |||
| MaryRay | Treasurer | |||
| Debbie Hyde | ||||
| Valerie Matthew- Lane |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held 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 Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| N/A | ||
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
N/A
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
The charity does not engage in any utility contracts.
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Martin Mobbs Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 26.10.25
AVON VALLEY CANINE TRUST Reg'd Charity no 1122663 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024 WRIGHT & CO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 2 LONGROOD ROAD BILTON RUGBY WARWICKSHIRE CV22 7RG
AVON VALLEY CANINE TRUST Regd Charity Nob 1122663 ACCOUNTANTS REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 In accordance with our engagement letter we have compiled the financial information of Ili.L)i) VI11 IL'I" C'<ll)11)L .1 I'ii%i which comprises a Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account from the accounting records and from infonnation and explanations you have given to us. The financial inforniation is not intended to achieve full compliance wkth the provisions of UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This report is made to you in accordance with th¢ terms of our engagement. Our work has been undertaken 50 that we Might compile the financial infonnation that we have been engaged to compile, report to you that we have done so, and state those matters that we have agreed to state to you in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent perniitted by law. we do not accept or assume responstbility to anyone other than Ai.'i)ii li for our work, or for this report. We have carried out this engagement in accordance with the technical guidance issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and have complÉed with the ethical gutdance laid down by the Instttute. You have approved the financial inforniation for the period stated above and have acknowledged your responsibilty for it. for the appropriateness of the accounting basis and for providing all tnforniation and explanation5 necessary for it's compilation. We have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or inforniation and explanations you have given to us and we do noL therefore. express any opinion on the fmancial inforn]ation. Ight & Co Chartered Accountants 2 Longrood Road Bilton RUGBY Warwick5hire CV22 7RG 15 August 2025
AVON VALLEY CANINE TRUST Reg Charity No 1122663 INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Income Hire charges 10221 11550 Donations 980 1200 Shows Donation Rugby Dog Training Club 18000 19000 Training 400 Interest received 3418 1982 32619 34132 Expenditure Rent payable 26667 26500 Accountancy 450 432 Insurance 179 Defribulators Repair5 loo 1185 Sundries 65 27 Cleaning 1176 588 Electricjty 1042 934 Depreciation 840 1024 30519 30690 EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE 2100 3442
AVON VALLEY CANINE TRUST Reg Charity No 1122663 BALANCE SHEET AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Cost Dep'n Property improvements Investments 45177 137929 41351 3826 137929 4666 134512 183106 41351 141755 139178 CURRENT ASSETS Cuent account Debtors 61554 9000 62347 8666 70554 71013 LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors & accruals Defibulator reserve fund 450 7968 432 7968 8418 8400 NET CURRENT ASSETS 62136 62613 203891 201791 TRUST ACCOUNT Balance brought forward 201791 Excess of income for the year 2100 203891 I approve these accounts and confirm that I have made available all relevant records and infonnation for their preparation. l authori5e issue of these accounts to the Inland Revenue. M ffiaL. M Mobbs Trustee