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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2022

JUST SPRINGERS RESCUE

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2022

Charity No: 1135424

Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2022

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mrs E A Austin Mr I Freeman Mr S E Green Mrs H M Herring Mr A P Trevan Chairman and Secretary Mrs E A Austin Treasurer Mr S E Green Principal Address Jamesland Farm Copsale Road Copsale West Sussex RH13 6QU Independent Examiner Mr J A Hughes FCA Wheatcroft Barn West Marden Chichester West Sussex PO18 9EJ Bankers NatWest Bank plc 42 London Road Brighton East Sussex BN1 4LW

CONTENTS

Page
Report of the Trustees 3 - 5
Independent examiner’s report 6
Statement of financial activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the accounts 9 - 12
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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2022

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

for the year ended 31[st] December 2022

The Trustees are pleased to present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31[st] December 2022.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the organisation’s governing document, applicable law and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

Structure, governance and management

The organisation was originally established by a committee meeting held on 20[th] January 2008. On 21[st] March 2010, an updated constitution was approved at the annual general meeting, leading to registration as a charity by the Charity Commission on 9[th] April 2010.

Trustees

The trustees who served during the year to 31[st] December 2022 and to the date of this report were:

Mrs E A Austin Chairman and Secretary Mr I Freeman Mr S E Green Treasurer, appointed 4 August 2022 Mrs H M Herring Mr C D Pugh Treasurer, died 30 May 2022 Mr A P Trevan Appointed 17 November 2022

Treasurer : Originally recorded in last year’s accounts, with extreme sadness, was the death during the current year under review of Colin Pugh, our Treasurer. Colin helped to set up Just Springers Rescue in 2008, having previously worked for English Springer Spaniel Welfare as a home checker and dog assessor. He guided JSR to a solid financial state for which will always be grateful. On 4[th] August 2022, Stuart Green was appointed as a Trustee and as Treasurer, and, as required, was reappointed at the first AGM thereafter (2022).

Under the bye-laws Trustees are required to resign at the AGM held three years after their election. There being no Trustees that fulfil this criteria there will be no resignations at the next AGM.

Committee

Those who served during the year to 31[st] December 2022 and to the date of this report were:

Mrs E A Austin Chairman and Secretary
Mrs S E Cottingham Fostering, Fundraising and Website
Mr I Freeman
Mr S E Green Treasurer,appointed 4 August 2022
Mrs H M Herring Minutes Secretary
Mrs J A Joy Chief Fosterer, Fundraising and Website
Mr C D Pugh Treasurer,died 30 May 2022
Mr A Smith
Mr A P Trevan
Appointed 27 April 2023

Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2022

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

for the year ended 31[st] December 2022 (continued)

Under the charity’s bye-laws, committee members are required to resign at the AGM held three years after their election but, if eligible, may offer themselves for re-election. The members doing so under the bye-laws are Mr A Smith and Mr A P Trevan who, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.

Objectives and activities

The objectives of the organisation are:

At present, activities are principally, but not exclusively, limited to the counties of Surrey, Sussex, Kent, Hampshire, South East London and parts of Berkshire and Essex.

Achievements and performance

Dogs Rehomed: As the difficulties endured during the Covid 19 pandemic recede it is pleasing that 17 dogs had been rescued and successfully rehomed by the year-end (2021, ten).

Donations: Total donations and legacies amounted to £36,737 during the year, an improvement of £26,016 over the previous year’s income of £10,721. Two legacies were received of £10,000 and £14,000 each totalling £24,000. The charity also received £1,090 in memoriam of Colin Pugh, the charity’s late treasurer.

Charitable status: JSR continues to enjoy charity status; the two main benefits arising from this being that: donations may be made to JSR under Gift Aid , allowing JSR to reclaim basic rate tax on the gifts; and no tax is due on any profits made by JSR . These accounts reflect both gift aid received, claimed and also due to be claimed.

Website: The website – www.justspringersrescue.co.uk – continues to give an introduction to the work of JSR , news, contact details and relevant links.

Financial Review and Reserves Policy

Financially, the effects of the recent pandemic appear to be receding and this resulted in a surplus of income over expenditure of £15,179 in the year as opposed to a deficit of £2,952 in 2021. Details of all sources of income and expenditure are given within the accounts that follow.

It is the policy of the trustees that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to around nine months’ expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the organisation’s current activities, while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves was achieved within six months of the organisation being set up and has been maintained since then.

Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2022

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

for the year ended 31[st] December 2022 (continued)

Risk Policy

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the organisation is exposed as being: an accident or series of accidents arising from the activities of the organisation. Insurance cover has therefore been taken out of £2.5 million in respect of public liability, £2.5 million re memberto-member liability and £2.5 million in respect of members’ personal liability. Covers apply while rescuing, temporarily accommodating and rehoming up to 100 dogs per year. The premium also includes cover for the JSR Show and property ie kennels, gazebos etc.

Plans for Future Periods

The future plans for the organisation include:

On behalf of the Trustees

Chairman and Secretary

Dated: 21 September 2023

Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2022

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT to the Trustees of Just Springers Rescue

I report on the accounts of the organisation for the year ended 31[st] December 2022, which are set out on pages 7 to 12.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

As the trustees of Just Springers Rescue , you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 43(7)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review 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 seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and, consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

have not been met; or

J A Hughes, FCA

Chartered Accountant

Wheatcroft Barn West Marden Chichester West Sussex PO18 9EJ

Dated: 22 September 2023

Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2022

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31[st] December 2022

Note
Income and endowments from -
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
3
Total Income and endowments
Expenditure on -
Raising funds
4
Charitable activities
5
Other expenditure
6 & 10
Total expenditure
Net income/(expenditure)
Net movement in funds
Balance of funds brought forward
Balance of funds carried forward		 2022
£
£
36,767
3,003
39,770
(890)
(15,964)
(7,766)
(24,620)
15,150
15,150
117,669
£132,819		 2021 2021
£
36,767
3,003		 £
10,721
1,139		 £
11,860
(14,812)
(890)
(15,964)
(7,766)		 (179)
(9,277)
(5,356)
(2,952)
(2,952)
120,621
£117,669

Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2022

BALANCE SHEET

as at 31[st] December 2022

Note
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
10
Current Assets
Debtors
11
CAF Charity Savings Account
Cash at bank and in hand
Liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
12
Total net current assets
Total net assets
The funds of the charity:
Total charity funds (all unrestricted)
The accounts were approved by
the Trustees on 21 September 2023		 2022
£
£
628
3,182
62,349
66,780
132,311
(120)
132,191
£132,819
£132,819		 2021 2021
£
3,182
62,349
66,780		 £
2,681
61,905
54,948		 £
390
119,534
(2,255)
117,279
£117,669
£117,669

Trustee & Chairman

Trustee & Treasurer

Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2022

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31[st] December 2022

1.1 Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).

Under FRS 102, the Charity is exempt from the requirement to prepare a cash flow statement on the grounds of its size.

1.2 Incoming resources

Income is comprised of donations, fundraising activities (including sales of cards, calendars etc), accounted for when received. An income accrual is only made in respect of any gift aid claim outstanding.

1.3 Resources expended

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and includes attributable VAT which cannot be recovered.

1.4 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets other than freehold land are stated at cost less depreciation. Once an asset has been commissioned, depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life. All assets currently held are being written off at 20% of their original cost per year over five years (see note 10).

1.5 Accumulated funds

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the accounts.

2

Donations and legacies
These have been received as follows:
Unrestricted funds, donations from:
New and old ‘owners’
Other individuals
Legacies
Gift Aid
Total Donations		 2022
£
7,780
4,536
24,000
451
£36,767		 2021
£
3,400
6,321
-
1,000
£10,721

Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2022

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31[st] December 2022 (Continued)

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3
Income from Charitable activities
These are analysed as follows:
JSR_show
Membership fees
Petplan, commission
Interest
Total income from charitable activities
4
Expenditure on Raising funds
Analysed as follows:
Attendance at shows
All other costs associated with fundraising, including tombola
prizes and tickets, trophies and rosettes, and items purchased
for resale at all the fundraising events held during the year.
Total Expenditure on Raising Funds
5
Expenditure on Charitable activities
Analysed as follows:
Vet treatment
Foster care
Expenditure on dogs
Total Expenditure on Charitable activities
6
Other expenditure
Analysed as follows:
Car mileage
Depreciation(Note 10)_
Insurance
Postage
Telephone
Stationery/office supplies/printing
Computer service/software
Website – maintenance
Bank charges
Total Other expenditure		 ______
2022
£
1,818
230
511
444
£3,003
2022
£
890
-
£890
2022
£
12,160
2,441
1,363
£15,964
2022
£
4,974
262
202
121
651
620
529
402
5
£7,766		 __
2021
£
-
230
633
276
£1,139
2021
£
179
£179
2021
£
7,587
1,432
258
£9,277
2021
£
2,425
557
215
524
436
741
242
216
-
£5,356

Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2022

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31[st] December 2022 (Continued)

7 Committee

None of the Committee (or any person connected with them) received any remuneration during the year.

The trustees during the year were reimbursed a total of £5,777 (2021, £2,955) in respect of travelling expenses, telephone, postage, stationery, tombola and other items for fundraising, fostering etc.

8 Employees

There were no employees during the year.

9 Taxation

The charity is exempt from Corporation Tax on its charitable activities.

10

Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1stJanuary 2022
Purchased during the year
Disposals during the year
Total cost, 31stDecember 2022
Depreciation
At 1stJanuary 2022
Less Depreciation on disposals
Depreciation @ 20% on cost
Total depreciation, 31stDecember 2022
Net book value, 31st December 2022
At 31stDecember 2021		 Gazebos
Fencing/
Kennels/
Store Shed
Equipment
Total
£
£
£
£
2,407
4,259
1,795
8,461
-
-
-
-
500
(1,795)
500
(1,795)
2,407
4,259
500
7,166
(2,213)
(4,063)
(1,795)
(8,071)
(97)
(65)
1,795
(100)
1,795
(262)
(2,310)
(4,128)
(100)
(6,538)
£97
£131
£400
£628
£194
£196
£ -
£390

Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2022

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31[st] December 2022 (Continued)

11
Debtors
HMRC, gift aid
Petplan, commission
12
Creditors
Veterinary invoice
Membership received in advance for 2023
Committee expenses		 2022
£
2,851
331
£3,182
2022
£
-
120
-
£120		 2021
£
2,400
281
£2,681
2021
£
2,152
50
53
£2,255

13 Restricted Funds

There were no restricted funds held at 31[st] December, 2022; all funds held were unrestricted.