CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From 1 APRIL 2023 To 31 MARCH 2024
Charity name: Barnsley & District Animal Welfare
Charity registration number: 1128029
Objectives and Activities
SORP refrren
Summary of the purposes of I Par8 1.17
the charity as set out in its
I governing document
1. For the benefit of the public, to relieve the
suffering of animals in need of care and attention
and in particular. to provide and maintain rescue
homes or other facilities for the care and
treatment of such animals.
2. To promote humane behaviour towards animals
by providing appropriate care, protection,
treatment and security for animals which are in
need of care or attention by reason of sickness,
maltreatment. poor circumStan￿S or ill usage
and to educate the public in matters pertaining to
animal welfare in general and the prevention ol
cruelty and suffering among animals.

Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefil, in particular, the
activities, projects or
serVI￿S identified in Ihe
accounts.
Para 1.17 and
', Our fundraising activities and donations from supporters
l {see next sections) have enabled us to cary out our
j main obieclives ie. to rescue as many unwanted,
mistreated and abandoned dogs as possible, give them
veterinary treatment where necessary, microchip to
prevent future strays, neuter and find them new forever
Ihomes.
We have continued to offer to take in animals via stray
. kennels and from members of the public who could no
. longer care for their pets. We have also taken on a
.. number of ex-racing Greyhounds due for retirement from
their Irainerslowners. Our policy remains to lake as many
I dogs as possible from risk of being pul lo sleep as we
I believe they deseNe a chance of life They were given a
,,full vet check, vaccinated, scanned for microchips and if
i appropriate, given necessary medical treatment. All were
', either neutered or we provided a free neutering voucher.
l They were also cared for in kennels or by one of our
fosterers until suitable homes could be found. Before
', rehoming, potential owners were usually subject lo
. home check lo ensure premises were suitable and Ihal
gardens were properly fenced and gated. We had lo
work round this during the Covid-19 pandemic and in
most instances vel reference checks were undertaken
instead lo ensure dogs were being rehomed lo
.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 of the commitment needed
to care for the lifetime of a dog and assurances soughl
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
I proper diet and exercise would be given.
Stalement confimiing
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Pgra 1.18
Trustees have complied with the duly in section 4 of the
Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to public benefit
i guidance published by the Commission.
Additional infomialion (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about..
SORP refe￿nI
Policy on grant making
Parn 1.38

Pafa 1.38
I Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
We are indebted to our volunteers. They have helped us
to raise funds, publicise the aims of our charity and
helped to find new homes for our dogs. In particular we
', want to thank..
I Par91 38
Contribution made by
volunteers
Karen King for once again doing a great job on
our accounts.
Sandra Longbottom for helping out regularly,
advertising our dogs and contributing monies
raised from tombolas, car boot sales etc.
Netherlands kennels, also Churchfield vets for
taking good care of our dogs.
Numerous regular conlribulors for their generous
donations.
Numerous volunteer dog walkers who help
exercise our dogs, including regulars Keith,
Tracey & Lexi.
Val, Julie, Sarah, Lindsey, Trish, Karen & Janice
who have been very active in promoting our
cause, advertising dogs and holding regular
fundraising events for us. Their help is very much
welcomed and appreciated.
Lexy for fostering Boe and giving him a proper
loving home until he passed away all too soon.
Sharon for fostering Jude while we found a final
solution for his digestive problems. She
subsequently adopled him and renamed him
Bobby.
Anna for fostering Mamaduke while he
recovered from what turned out lo be lengthy
and expensive treatment for a broken toe.
Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP relerenc

Rehoming of dogs has been mediocre in 2023124. We
suspect this is due in particular to the cost of living which
is preventing people from committing to the extra
expense of dog ownership. Vet costs and the price of
pet food remain high and we continue to receive
numerous calls and emails on a regular basis from
members of the public asking us to lake in their dogs.
. Summary ofthe main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity's work has made to
.. the circumslances of ils
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
Para 1.20
We have taken in dogs via Woodhaven, Rothetham and
Wakefield stray kennels and worked with Good Life Dog
l Rescue and Homeward Hound to try and save as many
as possible. Vve have also continued to help with the
rehoming of ex-racing Greyhounds via the retirement
coordinator at a local Greyhound stadium. They are a
lovely gentle breed, easy lo look after and make great
pets. Of the 43 dogs rehomed during the year, 24 were
Greyhounds, however, this is less than the number
rehomed in previous years. We know that other rescLtes
are in a similar position and as a consequence dogs are
staying with us longer and available kennel space is at a
premium. Since the beginning of 2024, however, 21
dogs were adopted, around half of the total for the year
so hopefully this is a turning point and we hope the
upward trend continues.
Our Facebook page has conlinued to flourish and is, in
part, responsible for the number of dogs finding homes.
Facebook attracts many visitors every week, we get
photo's and regular updates on dogs that have been
rehomed and is really popular with our supporters.
The Sighthound Social Club adopled us as their
nominated charity again and have received donations of
cash, sardines, pet food and miscellaneous dog
accessories from their supporters. Thanks go to
Stephanie and Paul al Treats2si14 for their help in
storing and distributing the donations. We joined the
Sighthound Social Club for the Great Global Greyhound
Walk in September and had a stall there wilh a lombola
etc. It was a tremendous success, around 500 dogs
. turned up with their owners and we look forward to
I repeating it in 2024. We also took one of our harder to
I rehome Greyhounds on their walk in February lo
I promote the breed and lo try and find him a forever
I home. Claire & her mum Calh from the Greyt Yorkshire
Walkers (another Sighthound group) are also promoting
i our cause having both adopted Greyhounds from us in
I the past. We met up with the group at the end of
September and they surprised us with a large donation
of cash collecled from members during the year.
Additional information {optionall

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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 1.41
Investment perfomiance
i against objectives
Para 1.41
Other
Financial Review
I Para 1.21
Financial position at the end of March 2024 remains
healthy, mainly due to our fundraising activities, the
substantial donations from our supporters and
partnerships. Full delails are contained in our published
accounts for 2023124.
financial position at the end
i of the period
Slatement explaining the
I policy for holding reseNes
stating why they are held
Para 1.22
Our aim was to build up our resetves to allow us al least
a 3 month buffer lo cover essential veterinary costs and
kennel costs in case of illness etc. which would prevent
us fundraising. Current expenditure is just over £3850
month
Amount of reseNes held
Para 1.22
£16,000 {minimum)
Not applicable
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Pgra 1.24
None
Explanation of any
i uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
,, ¢oncem
Pgra 1.23
No uncertainties regarding the charity continuing as a
going concern

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Our fundraising remained constant and we did
numerous car boots, tombolas and collections al
several venues including Campsall garden centre,
Lakeside, Alhambra shopping cenlre, Pets at Home,
Cannon Hall and various local galas. We had a
particularty successful evenl at Rabbit Ings Country
park where we ran several stalls and also organised
the fun dog show.
The charity's prirscipal
! sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
We charge an adoption fee for our dogs but taking
account of vet and kennel costs etc, this is heavily
subsidised. Kennel costs increased again this year and
vel fees have also gone up significantly. We kept our
adoption fees at the same level for several years,
! preferring not lo pul people off adopting bL*I have been
forced to increase the fee for dogs other than
Greyhounds. By taking In retired Greyhounds we were
able to get some financial help from the owners which
went towards some of the costs of rehoming and
I therefore enabled us to rna￿ntaln lower adoption fees
for Greyhounds. The Greyhound Board of Great Britain
have also provided backing via the Greyhound
Retirement Scheme which is very much appreciated.
Staff al Wilkinson's store in Wombwell arranged
collections of pet food, treats and knitted blankets on
l our behalf. The donations were pul to very good use for
our dogs. We extended sincere thanks to all the staff
and customers for their support and expressed
sadness when the store closed. Thanks also go to New
Lodge Post Office for filling collection boxes on a
I regular basis and likewise lo Greenside podiatry who
i also sold goods on our behalf.
We also received donations from our Trustees and
regular contributions from numerous individuals. Our
grateful thanks go to them. Special mentions go lo
Austonley Irish Wolfhounds for Iheir generosity,
| Sheffield Sighthounds for sharing proceeds from their
raffle and lo Phil Ruston who has a local pel sitting
business and conlribules every lime he has a new
booking.
We received substantial donations during the year from
the Pets at Home Foundation and would like lo thank
all the staff for their continued support and generosity.
They donated monies we jointly raised during the Santa
Paws fundraiser (Give a pet a Christmas dinner) and
the Easter fundraiser at our partnered stores in
i Rotherham, Barnsley and Cortonwood.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social inveslment policy
adopted
Para 1.46

A description of the principal
I risks facing the charity
Para 1.46
Other
Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity's trusts..
,' Type of governing document I Para 1.25
Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
le.g unincorporaiea
association, CIOI
Para 1.25
Twst
Trustee selection methods
l including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election lo post or name of
any person or body entitled lo
appoint one or more trustees
Para 1.25
Appointed by exisling Trustees
Additional infonnation (optional)
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees
Para 1.51
The charity's organisational
structure and any wider
nemork with which the
charity works
Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties
Para 1.51
Reference and Administrative detsils
Charity name
Other name the charity uses
Barnsley and Districl Animal Welfare
None

RegiSte￿d charity number
Charity's principal address
1128029
177B Barugh Lane
Barugh Green
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S751LJ
Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charity
Dates actèd if not for
whol• year
Trustee name
Office lif anyl
Nome of per80n lor body) entitled to
appoint trustee lif any)
Margaret Burgess
Chairman
Ann Taylor
Secretary
Stephen Simpson
Treasurer
Corporate trustees- names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
None
Name of trustees holding title lo property belonging to the charity
Trustee namè
Dates aeted If not for whole year
, None
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
i Description of the assets
None
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 cuslody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity's own assets
Addltlonal information (optional)
Names and addresses of advlsers {Optional information)
Type of
adviser
Name
Address

Name of chief ex6¢Utive or names of senior staff members Ioptional
infomation)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disc105ure of key personnel details
Not applicable
Other optionaj inlormalion
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signaturelsl
Full name(sl . ANN TAYLOR
STEPHEN SIMPSON
Position leg Secretary
Secretary, Chair, etcl
Treasurer
Date
16th April 2024

BARNSLEY AND DISTRICT AN1￿lAL WELFARE
ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

BARNSLEY AND DISTIUCT ANIMAL WELFARE
CONTENTS OF THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
CONTENTS
PAGE
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOtfNT
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
INDEPENDENT EXAm￿ER's REPORT

BARNSLEY AND DISTRICT ANIMAL WELFARE
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestricted funds
un￿Stricted funds
2024
2023
RECElWtS:
Rehomed dog donations
Events income
Other donations (net of l)onds paid to GBGB)
Other income
Bank interest
TOTAL RECEIPTS
7,227
5,266
40,555
80
4,122
3,024
25,205
38
458
32.847
54,246
LESS..
PAYMENTS:
Kennel fees & fo(Kl
Vetcrinary fees
Dog training & walking
Event lees & goods for resale
Insurances
Website & advertising
Motor expenses
Post & slationery
Bank charges
30,360
9.830
21,992
6,479
333
575
19
2,249
48
80
341
520
69
1,057
56
93
TOTAL PAYMENTS
43.494
30,607
NET RECEIPTSI(PAYMENTS>
10,752
2,240
ADD..
OPENING BANK AND CASH BALANCES
61,269
59,029
CLOSING BANK AND CASH BALANCES
72,021
61.269
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BARNSLEY AND DISTIUCT ANIMAL WELFARE
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestricted funds
2024
Unrestricted funds
2023
FIXED ASSETS
Molor vehicle
8,508
8,508
CURRENT ASSETS
Bank account
Savings account
Cash in hand
21,652
50,219
150
20,168
41,101
NET CURRENT ASSETS
72.021
61,269
TOTAL ASSETS
80.529
69.777
FtNANCED BY..
RESERVES:
OPENING BALANCE
69.777
67,537
NET PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR
10,752
2,240
CLOSING BALANCE
80.529
69.777
Approved by the Trustees on..
i110￿12024-
Signed
STEPHEN SIMPSON
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BARNSLEY AND DISTRICT ANIMAL WELFARE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
CHARITY REGISTRATION
The Welfare became registered as a Charity on 20 November 2(K)8 wilh registraiion
number 1128029.
The Ttustees are:
S Simpson
Miss A Taylor
Mr5 M Burgess
BASIS OF PREPARATION OF THE ACCOUNTS
The accounts have been prepared in compliance ￿'1th the Charities Act 2011 and the
requirements of the Statement of Recommended Pracrice.. Accounting for Charities.
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.
DONATIONS FROM TRUSTEES
During the year the following donations have been received from the trustees:
2024
2023
S Simpson
A Taylor
M Burgess
£1,751
£3,598
£20
£1,600
£1,650
£0
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BARNSLEY AND DISTRICT AIYIMAL WELFARE
INDEPENDENT EXAI¥IINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
I report to the tThstees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (the
Trust) for the year ended 31 March 20?4. which are set out on pages I to 3.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity Iruslees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requir¢m¢nls of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act").
The charity's trustees consider that an audil is not required for this year under section
144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed.
I rew)rt in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section
145 of the 2011 Act and in Carrying out my examination, I have followed the
applicable DireLrtions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the
Act.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the
Charity Commission. An examination includes a re￿.leW 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
sttking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and
onsequently no opinion is given as lo w'hether the accounts present a "true and fair"
view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent exAminer's statement
I have completed my examination. I confinn that no material matter5 have come to
my xttention in connection with the examtnalion which gives me cause to believe that
in, any rnaterial respect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordanc¢ with Section 130
of the Act. or
the accounts did not accord with the accounling records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the
examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
K L King ACA FMAAT
K L King Accounlanls
Chartered Accountants
39 Kirkby Road
Hemsworth
Ponlefract
WF9 4BA
Dale: 171041202Lk
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