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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2023

JUST SPRINGERS RESCUE

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023

Charity No: 1135424

Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2023

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

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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 2023

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

for the year ended 31[st] December 2023

The Trustees are pleased to present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31[st] December 2023.

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 2023 and to the date of this report were:

Mrs E A Austin Chairman and Secretary Mr I Freeman Vice Chairman Mr S E Green Treasurer Mrs H M Herring Mr A P Trevan Vice Treasurer

Under the bye-laws, Trustees are required to resign at the AGM held three years after their election and, if eligible, may offer themselves for re-election. The trustees doing so are Mrs E A Austin and Mr I Freeman who, being eligible, are offering themselves for re-election.

Committee

Those who served during the year to 31[st] December 2023 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 Vice Chairman Mr S E Green Treasurer Mrs H M Herring Minutes Secretary Mrs J A Joy Chief Fosterer, Fundraising and Website Mr A Smith Mr A P Trevan Vice Treasurer

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 Mrs H M Herring, Mrs J A Joy, and Mrs S E Cottingham who, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.

Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2023

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

for the year ended 31[st] December 2023 (continued)

Objectives and activities

The objectives of the organisation are:

For the benefit of the public, to relieve the suffering of springer spaniels in need of care and attention and, in particular, to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals; and
To promote humane behaviour towards springer spaniels by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for those in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage and to educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among springer spaniels.

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: It is pleasing that 22 dogs had been successfully rehomed by the year-end. This is an increase of 5 over the 17 rehomed in 2022.

Donations: Total donations received of £25,194 (2022, £36,767) were less than last year mainly through there being just two smaller legacies totalling £2,500 compared with the single legacy in 2022 of £24,000.

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 gift aid both received from HMRC and 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 charity suffered an excess of expenditure over income resulting in a loss of £18,146 (2022, Surplus £15,150). Part of the explanation is that Veterinary expenses increased by £21,989 and car mileage also increased as the activity of the charity picked up from the slowdown caused by Covid.

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.

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 member-tomember 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.

Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2023

TRUSTEES’ REPORT for the year ended 31[st] December 2023 (continued)

Plans for Future Periods

The future plans for the organisation include:

Continuing the work of rehoming dogs and ensuring that rehoming is actually in the best interests of the dog; alternatively, counselling the existing owner, resulting in the owner retaining the dog.

On behalf of the Trustees

Chairman and Secretary Dated: 13[th] August 2024

Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2023

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 2023, 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:

(a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
(i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and
(ii) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act;

have not been met; or

(b) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn, in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

J A Hughes, FCA

Chartered Accountant

Wheatcroft Barn West Marden Chichester West Sussex PO18 9EJ

Dated: 14[th] August 2024

Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2023

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31[st] December 2023

2023 £ £ 25,194 4,573 29,767 (611) (38,049) (9,253) (47,913) (18,146) (18,146) 132,819 £114,673	2023 £ £ 25,194 4,573 29,767 (611) (38,049) (9,253) (47,913) (18,146) (18,146) 132,819 £114,673	2022	2022
£ 25,194 4,573		£ 36,767 3,003	£ 39,770 (24,620)
(611) (38,049) (9,253)		(890) (15,964) (7,766)

			15,150
			15,150 117,669

	£114,673		£132,819

Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2023

BALANCE SHEET as at 31[st] December 2023

2023 £ £ 365 6,102 87,359 23,268 116,729 (2,421) 114,308 £114,673 £114,673	2022	2022
£ 6,102 87,359 23,268	£ 3,182 62,349 66,780	£ 628
		132,311 (120)

		132,191
		£132,819
		£132,819

The accounts were approved by the Trustees on 13[th] August 2024

Trustee & Chairman

Trustee & Treasurer

Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2023

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31[st] December 2023

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 gift aid applicable up to the financial year-end of 31[st] December, expected to be included within the later claim for the tax year ending on the following 5[th] April.

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.

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Donations and legacies These have been received as follows: Unrestricted funds, donations from: New and old ‘owners’ Other donors Legacies/Legacy Gift Aid Total Donations	2023 £ 11,734 7,973 2,500 2,987 £25,194	2022 £ 7,780 4,536 24,000 451
		£36,767

Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2023

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31[st] December 2023 (Continued)

________ 3 Income from Charitable activities These are analysed as follows: Fundraising JSR_show/attendance at other shows Membership fees Petplan, commission Interest Total income from charitable activities 4 Expenditure on Raising funds Analysed as follows: _JSR_show/attendance at other shows Total of charitable activities 5 Expenditure on Charitable activities Analysed as follows: Vet treatment Foster care Expenditure on dogs Total of 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	______ 2023 £ - 1,471 260 483 2,359 £4,573 2023 £ 611 £611 2023 £ 34,149 2,555 1,345 £38,049 2023 £ 6,194 263 222 277 720 798 347 432 - £9,253	__ 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

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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2023

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31[st] December 2023 (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 £5,968 (2022, £5,777) 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

Tangible fixed assets
Cost At 1stJanuary 2023 Purchased during the year Total cost-31stDecember 2023 Depreciation At 1stJanuary 2023 Depreciation @ 20% on cost Total depreciation-31stDecember 2023 Net book value, 31st December 2023 At 31stDecember 2022	Gazebos Fencing/ Kennels/ Store Shed Equipment Total £ £ £ £ 2,407 4,259 500 7,166 - - - -
	2,407 4,259 500 7,166
	(2,310) (4,128) (100) (6,538) (97) (66) (100) (263)
	(2,407) (4,194) (200) (6,801)
	- £65 £300 £365
	£97 £131 £400 £628

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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2023

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31[st] December 2023 (Continued)

11 Debtors HMRC, gift aid Petplan, commission	2023 £ 5,838 264 £6,102	2022 £ 2,851 331
		£3,182

12 Savings Account

During the year, the CAF savings account with Shawbrook Bank matured; thereafter, the funds released were invested, together with further funds, in an account with Cambridge & Counties Bank.

13 Creditors


Creditors Veterinary invoice Membership received in advance Short term loan Committee expenses	2023 £ 1,129 620 672 £2,421	2022 £ 120 -
		£120

14 Restricted Funds

There were no restricted funds held at 31[st] December 2023; all funds held were unrestricted.

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CONTENTS

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

for the year ended 31[st] December 2023

Structure, governance and management

Trustees

Committee

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

for the year ended 31[st] December 2023 (continued)

Objectives and activities

Achievements and performance

Financial Review and Reserves Policy

Risk Policy

TRUSTEES’ REPORT for the year ended 31[st] December 2023 (continued)

Plans for Future Periods

On behalf of the Trustees

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

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

Basis of independent examiner’s report

Independent examiner’s statement

J A Hughes, FCA

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31[st] December 2023

BALANCE SHEET as at 31[st] December 2023

1.1 Basis of preparation

1.2 Incoming resources

1.3 Resources expended

1.4 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

1.5 Accumulated funds

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31[st] December 2023 (Continued)

7 Committee

8 Employees

9 Taxation

10 Tangible fixed assets

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31[st] December 2023 (Continued)

12 Savings Account

13 Creditors

14 Restricted Funds