2023-03-31-accounts

Summary activities	Summary activities	ofthe main in relation to those	ofthe main in relation to those	ofthe main in relation to those	Para 1.17and 1.19	Our fundraising activities and donations from supporters (see next sections) have enabled us to carry out our
purposes benefit,	for the public in particular, the					main objectives ie. to rescue as many unwanted, mistreated and abandoned dogs as possible, give them
activities, services		projects or identified in		the		veterinary treatment where necessary, microchip to prevent future strays, neuter and find them new forever
accounts.						homes.
						We have continued to offer to take in animals via the dog pounds and from members ofthe public who could no
						longer care for their pets. This year we have mainly
						taken on a number ofex-racing Greyhounds due for
						retirement from their trainers/owners. Our policy remains
						to take as many dogs as possible from risk ofbeing put
						to sleep as we believe they deserve a chance oflife.
						They were given a full vet check, vaccinated, scanned for
						microchips and ifappropriate, given necessary medical
						treatment. All were either neutered or we provided a free
						neutering voucher. They were also cared for in kennels
						or by one ofour fosterers until suitable homes could be
						found. Before rehoming, potential owners were usually
						subject to a home check to ensure premises were
						suitable and that gardens were properly fenced and
						gated. We had to work round this during the Covid-19
						pandemic and in most instances vet reference checks
						were undertaken instead to ensure dogs were being
						rehomed to responsible owners and we also made use of
						Google Earth to check on premises. We have continued
						to adopt this policy as it has proved to be efficient and
						successful. Individuals were made aware ofthe
						commitment needed to care for the lifetime ofa dog and
						assurances sought that dogs wouldn't be allowed to
						stray, that they wouldn't be left for extended periods
						without companionship, that booster vaccinations would
						be administered and that proper diet and exercise would
						be given.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity					Para 1.18	Trustees have complied with the duty in section 4ofthe Charities Act 2006to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Commission.
Commission			on public
benefit

Achievements against		Para 1.41
objectives set
Performance offundraising
activities against objectives		Para 1.41
set
Investment performance		Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
Financial Review
Review ofthe charity's		Para 1.21	Financial		position at the end of March				2023 remains
financial position at the end ofthe period			healthy, mainly due to our fundraising activities, the substantial donations from our supporters and partnerships. Full details are contained in our published
			accounts		for 2022/23.
Statement explaining the		Para 1.22	Our aim	was to		build up our reserves			to allow		us	at least
policy for holding reserves			a 3 month		buffer to cover		essential	veterinary			costs and
stating why they are held			kennel costs in			case ofillness etc.		which		would prevent
			us fundraising.			Current expenditure		is	just over 82750a
			month
Amount ofreserves held		Para 1.22	f16,000	(minimum)
Reasons for holding zero		Para 1.22	Not applicable
reserves
Details offund materially	in	Para 1.24	None
deficit
Explanation ofany		Para 1.23	No uncertainties			regarding	the charity		continuing			as a
uncertainties about the			going concern
charity continuing as a going
concern

You may choose	You may choose	to include further statements	to include further statements	where relevant about:
				Our fundraising venues finally opened their doors to us
				following the Coronavirus pandemic and we managed
The charity's principal sources offunds (including			Para 1.47	to do several events although we were thwarted by the very hot weather in July 2022 resulting in one ofour
any fundraising)				principal gala's (including a popular dog show) being
				cancelled.
				We charge an adoption fee for our dogs but taking
				account ofvet and kennel costs etc, this is heavily
				subsidised. Kennel costs increased again this year and
				vet fees have gone up substantially. We are reluctant to
				put people off adopting by increasing our adoption fees
				but we will continue to keep this under close review
				going into the next financial year and we will continue
				to match intake ofdogs with income to live within our
				means. By taking in retired Greyhounds we were able
				to get some financial help from the owners which went
				towards some ofthe costs ofrehoming. The
				Greyhound Board ofGreat Britain have also provided
				backing via the Greyhound Retirement Scheme which
				is very much appreciated.
				Staff at Wilkinson's store in Wombwell have arranged
				collections ofpet food, treats and knitted blankets on
				our behalf. The donations have been put to very good
				use for our dogs and we extend sincere thanks to all
				the staff and customers for their support. Thanks also
				go to Greenside Podiatry 8 New Lodge Post Office for
				filling collection boxes on a regular basis.
				We also received donations from our Trustees and
				regular contributions from numerous individuals. Our
				grateful thanks go to them. Aspecial mention goes to
				Mark (supported by Tania) who did a sponsored ultra
				marathon last May, raising around f900for us.
				We received substantial donations during the year from
				the Pets at Home Foundation and would like to thank
				all the staff for their continued support and generosity.
				They donated monies raised during the Santa Paws
				fundraiser (Give a pet a Christmas dinner) at our
				partnered stores in Rotherham and Cortonwood. We
				have also partnered with the Barnsley store in 2023
				and look forward to jointly fundraising with them.
Investment	policy and
objectives including any			Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
A description	of	the principal	Para 1.46
risks facing	the charity

Description ofcharity's trusts:
Type ofgoverning document Ctl U5t deed, Ioya; chBfter, l	Para 1.25	Constitution
How is the charity	Para 1.25	Trust
constituted?
(e gu, n" orpc,'rat.:-d as-..ciation, CiOI
Trustee selection methods including details ofany	Para 1.25	Appointed	by existing Trustees
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled to
appoint one or more trustees

Charity	name	name	Barnsley and District Animal Welfare
Other name		the charity uses	None
Registered		charity number	1128029
Charity's	principal address		1778Barugh Lane
			Barugh Green
			Barnsley
			South Yorkshire
			S75 1LJ

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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
STATEMENT OFASSETSAND LIABILITIES
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

	Unrestricted	funds	Unrestricted	funds
	2023		2022
RECEIPTS:
Rehomed dog donations		4,122		7,967
Events income		3,024		767
Other donations (net ofbonds paid to GBGB)		25,205		27,967
Other income		38		0
Bank interest		458		378
TOTAL RECEIPTS		32,847		37,079
LESS:
PAYMENTS:
Kennel fees &food	21,992		30,467
Veterinary fees	6,479		11,975
Dog training &walking	0		1,215
Event fees &goods for resale	341		110
Insurances	520		526
Website &advertising	69		19
Motor expenses	1,057		889
Post &stationery	56		176
Bank charges	93		104
TOTAL PAYMENTS		30,607		45,481
NET RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS)		2,240		(8,402)
ADD:
OPENING BANK AND CASH BALANCES		59,029		67,431
CLOSING BANK AND CASH BALANCES		61269		59029

		Unrestricted	funds	Unrestricted	funds
		2023		2022
FIXEDASSETS
Motor vehicle			8,508		8,508
CURRENT ASSETS
Bank account		20,168		18,386
Savings account		41,101		40,643
Cash in hand		0		0
NET CURRENT ASSETS			61,269		59,029
TOTAL ASSETS			69777		67 537
FINANCED BY:
RESERVES:
OPENING BALANCE			67,537		75,939
NET PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR			2,240		(8,402)
CLOSING BALANCE			69777		67 537
Approved by the Trustees on:
Signed
STEPHEN SI	PSON	ANN TA
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		2023	2022
S	Simpson	K1,600	K1,815
A	Taylor	1,1,650	K2,400
M	Burgess	KO	EO