CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From 1 APRIL 2024 To 31 MARCH 2025
Charity name.. Barnsley & District Animal Welfafe
Charity registration number: 1128029
Objectives and Activities
SORP referenc8
Summary of the purposes of
I the charity as set out in its
goveming document
Para 1.17
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,
mallreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage
and lo educate the public in matters pertaining to
animal welfare in general and the prevention of
cruelly and suffering among animals.

I Summary ofthe main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
seNices identified in the
accounts.
Para 1.17 and
. Our fundraising activities and donations from supporters
' (see next sections) have enabled us to cary out our
I main objectives ie. to rescue as many unwanted,
mislrealed and abandoned dogs as possible, give them
veterinary treatment where necessary, microchip to
prevent future strays, neuter and find them new forever
homes.
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
number of ex-racing Greyhounds due for retirement from
their trainerslowners. Our policy remains to take as many
. dogs as possible from risk of being put lo sleep as we
believe they deserve a chance of life. They were given a
Ifull vet check, vaccinated, scanned for microchips and if
appropriate, given necessary medical Irealmenl. All were
either neutered or we provided a free neutering voucher.
' 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 SLtbject to a
, home check to ensure premises were suitable and that
gardens were property fenced and gated. We had lo
wotl( round this during the Covid-19 pandemic and in
, most instances vel referen￿ 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 of the commitment needed
lo care for the lifetime of a dog and assurances sought
Ilhat dogs wouldn't be allowed lo stray, that they wouldn't
be left for extended periods without companionship, that
booster vaccinations would be administered and Ihat
proper diet and exercise would be given.
Statement confimiing
whether the Iruslees have
had regard lo the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Para 1 18
Trustees have complied with the duly in seclion 4 of the
Charities Act 2006 to have due regard lo public benefit
guidance published by the Commission.
Addltional information {optionall
You may choose to indude further statemenls where relevant about..
SORP r?f8rencé
Policy on grant making
Para 1.38

Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Par8 1 36
We are indebted to our volunteers. They have helped us
lo raise fvnds, publicise the aims of our charity and
helped to find new homes for our dogs. In particular we
want to thank..
Contribution made by
' volunteers
Para 1.38
Keith Gill for stepping in as our new Chairman
following the retirement of Margaret Burgess
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 bool sales etc.
All the kennel staff, also Churchfield vets for
taking good care of our dogs.
Numerous regular contributors for their generous
donations.
Numerous volunteer dog walkers who help
exercise our dogs.
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 Ronan following his neutering
and dental work.
Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP referen¢x

Rehoming of dogs has remained relatively constant in
2024125 compared to the previous year. The high cost of
living continues to be a factor preventing people from
committing to the extra expense of dog ownership. Vel
costs and the price of pet food rerna￿n high and we
continue to receive numerous calls and emails on a
regular basis from members of the public asking us to
take in their dogs.
'. Summary ofthe main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity's work has made lo
the circumstances of its
' beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as
Para 1.20
We have taken in dogs via Woodhaven, Leeds and
Barnsley slray kennels and worked with Good Life Dog
Rescue and Homeward Hound to try and save as many
as possible. In addition, we have taken dogs via
Churchfield vets and Abbey House vets (these would
otherwise have been eulhanised) and one dog via
Barnsley Social Services as the family were struggling to
cope. We 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 to look after and make great pets. Overall,
we rehomed 44 dogs during the year, just one more than
the previous year. We would have liked to have taken in
more dogs to give people more to choose from but have
been severely constrained by the amount of available
kennel space. Other rescues use the same kennels and
dogs aren't finding new homes quickly so lurnover is
slow. It has been particularly frustrating because we
have funding to lake in more dogs if we could get kennel
space.
Our Facebook page has continued 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.
i The Sighthound Social Club adopted us as their
nominated charity again and have received donations of
cash, sardines, pet food and miscellaneous dog
accessories from their supporters. Thanks go lo
Stephanie and Paul at Treats2sit4 for their help in
storing and distributing the donations. We joined Ihe
Sighthound Social Club for the Great Global Greyhound
i Walk again in September and had 2 stall there with a
lombola etc. It was a tremendous success, building on
i the previous year. An incredible 687 dogs turned up with
their owners, making it the largest gathering anywhere in
the worldl We look forward to repeating it in 2025 if the
I car parks can take the strain.
Claire & her mum Cath from the Greyt Yorkshire Walkers I
another Sighlhound group} are also promoting our
i cause having both adopted Greyhounds from us in the
past. We mel up with the group at the end of September
and they presented us with a large donation of cash
ollected from members during the year.
Additional infomiation (optionall

You may Choose to include further statements where ￿levant about..
Achievements against
l obieclives set
Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 1.41
i Investment performance
against objectives
Para 141
, Other
Financial Review
Review of the charity's
financial position at Ihe end
of the period
Para 1.21
! Financial position at the end of March 2025 remains very
healthy, mainly due to our fundraising activities, the
substantial donalions from our supporters and
partnerships. Full details are contained in our published
accounts for 2024125.
statement explaining the
policy for holding reseNes
staling why they are held
Para 1.22
Our aim was to build up our ￿serveS to allow us at least
a 3 month buffer to cover essential veterinary costs and
kennel costs in case of illness etc. which would prevent
us fundraising. Current expenditu￿ is around £3400 a
month
', Amount of resetves held
Para 1.22
£16.000 (minimum)
Not applicable
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in I Para 1.24
i deficit
None
i Explanation of any
i uncertainties about the
! charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23
No uncertainties regarding the charity continuing as a
going concem

Additional infomiation (opt40nall
You may choose to include further statements where ￿levant about..
We held regular fundraising events throughout the year.
Once again, grateful thanks to our regular fundraising
volunteers, Val, Julie, Sarah, Lindsey, Trish, Karen &
Janice who were out and about in all weathers at
numerous local venues doing tombolas, selling goods
etc. and doing car boots. Val arranged a local gala and
dog show which we are hoping to do again this year
and the team also gave much needed help al the
Rabbit Ings event. Julie held a wire workshop at her
home where paying participants made wire animal
sculptures. Janice did particularly well making and
selling countless dog biscuit Christmas wreaths.
| The charrty's principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 147
Ann & Steve have continued to raise funds as well,
attending numerous local events, selling goods and
through regular attendan￿S at partnered Pets at Home
stores.
All our volunteers now have smart jackets, embroidered
I Wlth our logo and charity details. Thanks go to Keith,
Richard Cooper from Wybone and Martin Jeffs from
MBS Workfare for their kind sponsorship.
We charge an adoption fee for our dogs but taking
account of vet and kennel costs etc, this is heavily
I subsidised. Kennel costs increased again this year and
vel fees have also gone up. We have increased
adoption fees for dogs other than Greyhounds but kept
this to a minimum. By taking in retired Greyhounds we
were able to get some financial help from the owners
I which went towards some of the costs of rehoming and
| therefore enabled us to maintain 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.
Thanks also go to New Lodge Post Office for filling
I collection boxes on a regular basis and likewise to
Greenside podiatry who also sold goods on our behalf.
i Epworth garden centre have also been sijpportive,
raising money via collection boxes and helping us to
I sell goods.
We also received donations from our Trustees and
regular contributions from numerous individuals. Our
grateful thanks go to them.
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 we joinlly raised during the Santa
| Paws fundraiser (Give a pet a Christmas dinner) and
the Easter fundraiser at our partnered stores in
Rotherham, Bamsley and Cortonwood.

Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
' adopted
Palè 1.46
A description of the principal
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
Para 1.25
Trust
l constituted?
le.g unin
associati
rated
101
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election lo post or name of
any person or body entitled to
appoint one or more trustees
Para 1.25
' Appointed by existing Trustees
Additional infomiation (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where ￿levant about-.
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees
Para 1.51
The charty's organisational
slruclure and any wider
ne￿Ork with which the
charity works
Par8 1.51
i Relalionship with any related
parties
Para 1.51

Reference and Administrative details
. Charity name
Barnsley and District Animal Welfare
Other name the charity uses l None
Registered charity number
1128029
Charity's principal address
177B Barugh Lane
Barugh Green
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 1LJ
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Dates acted if not for
whole year
Trustsè name
Offlce Ilf any)
Name of person lor body) •ntit18d to
appoint trustee Ilf any)
Margaret Burgess
Keith Gill
Chairman
1.4.24- 17.11.24
Chairman
18.11.24 to date
Ann Taylor
Secretary
Stephen Simpson
Treasurer
Corporate truslees - names of the directors al the dale the report was approved
Director name
None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trust•e name
Dates acted if not for whole year
None
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
None
held in this capacity
l Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how Ihis
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 informatlon {optionall

Names and addresses of advlsers (Optional Infomiationl
Type of
Namo
Address
adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional
information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non4isclosure of key personnel details
Not applicable
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signad on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature{s)
Full name{s) ,' ANN TAYLOR
STEPHEN SIMPSON
Position leg Secretary, Secretary
Chair, etcl
Treasurer
Date
14th April 2025

BARIYSLEY AND DISTRICT ANIMAL WELFARE
ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

BARNSLEY AND DISTRICT ANIMAL WELFARE
CONTENTS OF THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202S
CONTENTS
PAGE
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

BARNSLEY AND DISTRICT ANIMAL WELFARE
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted funds
2025
Unreslricled funds
2024
RECEIPTS:
Rehomed dog donations
Events in¢ome
Other donations (net of bonds paid io GBGB)
Other income
Bank interest
TOTAI. RECEIPTS
9,100
8,795
37,404
7,227
5,266
40,555
80
1.551
56,850
54,246
LESS:
PAYMENTS:
Kennel fees & food
Veterinary fees
Event fees & goods for resale
Insurances
Website & advertising
Motor expenses
Post & stationery
Sundry expenses
Bank charges
30,824
5,332
335
781
65
1,297
102
105
93
30.360
9,830
333
575
19
2,249
48
80
TOTAL PA YMENTS
38.934
43,494
NET RECEIPTSI(PA YMENTS)
17,916
10.752
ADD..
OPENING BANK AND CASH BALANCES
72,021
61,269
CLOSING BANK AND CASH BALANCES
89.937
72.021
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BARNSLEY AND DISTRICT ANIMAL WELFARE
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricled funds
2025
Unrestricted fund5
2024
FIXED ASSETS
Moior vehicle
8,508
8,508
CURRENT ASSF.TS
Bank account
Savings accounl
Cash in hand
38,167
51,770
21,652
50,219
150
NET CURRENT ASSETS
89,937
72,021
TOTAL ASSETS
98.445
80.529
FINANCED BY..
RESERVES:
OPENING BALANCE
80,529
69,777
NET PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR
17,916
10,752
CLOSING BALANCE
98.445
80.529
Approved by the Trustees on:
Signed
STEPFIEN SIM
SON
ANN TA
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BARNSLEY AND DISTRICT ANIMAL WELFARE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2U25
CHARITY REGISTRATION
The Welfare became registered as a Charity on 20 November 2008 with registration
number 1128029.
The Trustees are..
S Simpson
Miss A -faylor
Mrs M Burgess
KEGill
resigned 1711112024
appointed l 811112024
BASIS OF PREPARATION OF THE ACCOUNTS
The accounls have been prepared in compliance with the Charilies Ac(2011 and the
requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting for Charities.
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.
DONATIONS FROM TRUSTEES
During the year the follo￿Ing donaiions have been received from the tru51ees:
2025
2024
S Simpson
A Taylor
M Burgess
KEGill
£1,200
£2,266
£0
£0
£1,751
£3,598
£20
£0
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BARNSLEY AND DISTRICT ANIMAL WELFARE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
I report to the Irusiees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (the
Trusl) for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are sel out on pages l ÉO 3.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and ¢x2min¢r
As the charity trustees of the 'l'rust. you ar¢ r¢sponstble for the preparation ot the
accounts in accordance wilh the requir¢m¢nls of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act").
The charily's trustees consider that an audit ts not required for this year under section
144 of the ALt (ind that an independent examination is needed.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section
145 of the 201 l Act and in carry'ing out my examination, I have followed the
applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the
Act.
Basis of independenl examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the
C'harity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accountingJ records
kept by the Charilj. and a comparison of the accounts presented w'ith th05¢ r¢¢ords. li
also includes consideration ot any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and
secking explanations from the trusiees cuiicerning dny such matters. The procedur¢s
undertaken do not provide all the ¢vidence ihat would be required in an audil, and
consequently no opinion is biiTren as lo whether the accounts present a "true and fair"
vie￿, and ihe report is limited io those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirni that no material matters have come to
my attention in conneciion with the examination which gives me caus¢ to beli¢v¢ that
in, any" malerial resp¢¢i'.
the accounting records were noi kepl in accordance with Section 130
of the Act; or
the accounis did not accord with the accounting records.
I have no concerns and have come (Icross no other matters in connection with the
examination to which all¢ntion should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of ihe accounts to be reached.
K L King ACA FMAAT
K L King Accountanls
Chartered Accountanis
39 Kirkby Road
Hemsworth
Pontefracl
WF9 4BA
Date: 14 mo
202S
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