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2022-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Period start date To Period end date 31/3/22

1/4/21

Charity name:Bristol and Wales Cat Rescue

Charity registration number:1127289

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes
of the charity as set out
in its governing
document		 Para 1.17 Rescue and rehome cats.
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		 Non-destruction policy. Providing
all veterinary care required.
Neutering, vaccinating,
microchipping, treating for
parasites as standard.
Fostering in our own homes
providing a safe, warm and clean
environment. Thoroughly vetting
all prospective adopters. Providing
rescue back up for any failed
adoptions.
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 had regard to
the guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit, at
all times.

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 NA
Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment		 Para 1.38 NA
Para 1.38 We run entirely with volunteers
and their contribution is

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Contribution made by invaluable. They go above and
volunteers beyond on a regular basis with
their time, compassion and own
funds to save as many lives as
possible.
Other
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Achievements and Performance

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SORP reference
We once again rescued and
rehomed over 400 cats in this
financial year. Costs are up,
Summary of the main donations are down and we’re
Para 1.20
achievements of the getting several calls each day to
charity, identifying the rehome people’s pets as they can
difference the charity’s no longer afford to keep them.
work has made to the We have trapped, neutered and
circumstances of its relocated several large colonies (ie
beneficiaries and any 60+ cats per colony) to prevent
wider benefits to society overpopulation and nuisance. We
as a whole. have worked with the Council and
housing associations on hoarding
cases, evictions and abandoned
pets.
Provided help with neutering costs
to enable people to keep their
pets .
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The cost of living rise has thrown
the whole rescue world into crisis.
Achievements against Para 1.41 Far more animals are being given
objectives set up and rescues are inundated.
Donations are reduced when they
are actually most needed. Vet bills
Performance of have increased. Food bills have
fundraising activities Para 1.41 increased.
against objectives set
NA
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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Financial Review

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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 In profit by £10,057.
financial position at the
end of the period
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 NA
policy for holding
reserves stating why they
are held
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 0
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 Insufficient income.
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 0
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 None.
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern
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Adoption donations.
Gift Aid.
The charity’s principal Grants.
sources of funds Para 1.47 Legacies.
(including any Charity shop.
fundraising) Donations and fundraising by
volunteers and the general public.
NA
Investment policy and
objectives including any Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
Rising costs of vet bills and food
bills. Increasing numbers of cats
A description of the Para 1.46 being surrendered.
principal risks facing the
charity
Other
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Structure, Governance and Management

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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Memorandum and articles of
document association.
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 Incorporated. Limited company.
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Forwarded and seconded by
methods including details charity volunteers. Appointed from
of any constitutional within the charity and like minded
provisions e.g. election to partners eg veterinary partners. A
post or name of any knowledge of the subject is
person or body entitled important.
to appoint one or more
trustees
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction Para 1.51
and training of trustees
The charity’s
organisational structure Para 1.51
and any wider network
with which the charity
works
Relationship with any Para 1.51
related parties
Other
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Reference and Administrative details

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Charity name Bristol and Wales Cat Rescue Ltd
Other name the charity
uses
Registered charity 1127289
number
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Charity’s principal 24 Beaufort Rd
address Staple Hill
Bristol
BS16 5JX
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
1 Margaret Brittan
Carol Hounslow
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name Margaret Brittan Carol Hounslow

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

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Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole
year
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets NA held in this capacity Name and objects of the NA charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements NA for 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

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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) Full name(s) Margaret Brittan

Position (eg Trustee Secretary, Chair, etc)

Date 22/1/23

Registered Number 06493877

BRISTOL AND WALES CAT RESCUE LTD

Micro-entity Accounts

31 March 2022

BRISTOL AND WALES CAT RESCUE LTD

Registered Number 06493877

Micro-entity Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2022

Note
Fixed Assets
Intangible assets
Tangible assets
Investments
Current Assets
Stocks
1
Debtors
Investments
2
Cash in bank and in hand
3
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilites
Provisions for liabilites
4
Accruals and deferred income
Total net assets (liabilites)
Reserves
Other reserves
5
Income and expenditure account
Members Funds		 2022
2021
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,750
2,750
-
-
32,495
24,396
35,245
27,146
-
-
35,245
27,146
35,245
27,146
-
-
5,640
7,598
29,605
19,548
-
-
29,605
19,548
29,605
19,548

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BRISTOL AND WALES CAT RESCUE LTD

Registered Number 06493877

Income and Expenditure Account

Year 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022

Income
Donatons
Grants
Shop
Other Fundraising
Expenditure
Vet Bills
Shop
Cat Costs
Proft/(Loss)		 39,804
27,667
31,668
43,410
142,549
93,594
29,667
9,231
132,492
10,057

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BRISTOL AND WALES CAT RESCUE LTD

Registered Number 06493877

Approved by the board on 9th December 2022

And signed on their behalf by Margaret Brittan, Director

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BRISTOL AND WALES CAT RESCUE LTD

Registered Number 06493877

Notes to the Micro-entity Accounts for the period ended 31 March 2022

Accounting Policies

Basis of measurement and preparation of accounts

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordancewith the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities effective April 2008.

Company limited by guarentee

Company is limited by guarentee and consequently does not have share capital.

1 Debtors
Prepaid shop rental 2,750
2 Bank
Per bank statements 32,495
3 Creditors falling due within one year 0
4 Accruals
Supplier acccruals 5,640
5 Income and expenditure account 29,605

This document was delivered using electroniccommunications and authenticated in accordance with the registrar's rules relating to electronic form, authentication and manner of delivery under section 1072 of the Companies Act 2006.

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Bristol and Wales Cat Rescue Ltd On account8 for the year ended 31 March 2022 Charlty no (if any) 1127289 Sel out on pages 1104 1-IronwmhBr 1¢ indudo Ihe Daqe numbev> ol r?ddllional lihr14,'.51 I report lo the Iruslees on my examinatlon of the accounts of the abov8 charity ("Ihe Trust") for the year ended Rasponslbllltles and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responslble for the preparallon basls of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 1"the Acf,). I report in respect of my examination of lh6 Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examlnation, I have followed the applScable Direcllons glven by the Charlty Commission under section 145(5llb) of the Act I have completed my examination. I confirm that no m8terlal matters have com6 to my attention in connection with the examlnatlon whlch glves me cause lo believ8 that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance wllh secllon 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord wlth the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examinatlon to which attention should be drawn in order to enable propèr underslahding of th8 accounts lo be reached. Please d&lete Ihe words in the brackets if they do not apply. Independent 6xamlner'8 Statement Slgned.. Date: Name: ALAN CAVILL Relevant professlonal quallfScatlon(s} or body (if any): Inslilule of Chartered Accounlanls In England and Wales Address: ALAN CAVILL LTD 7 QUEENSHOLM CLOSE DOWNEND BRISTOL BS16 6LD IER October 2018