Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2024
JUST SPRINGERS RESCUE
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
Charity No: 1135424
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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2024
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees Mrs E A Austin Mr I Freeman Mr S E Green 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
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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 2024
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
for the year ended 31[st] December 2024
The Trustees are pleased to present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31[st] December 2024.
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 2024 and to the date of this report were:
| Mrs E A Austin | Chairman and Secretary |
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| Mr I Freeman | Vice Chairman |
| Mr S E Green | Treasurer |
| Mrs H M Herring | –Resigned 28th December 2024 |
| Mr A P Trevan | Vice Treasurer –Resigned 31st March 2025 |
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 trustee doing so is Mr S E Green who, being eligible, is offering himself for re-election.
Committee
Those who served during the year to 31[st] December 2024 and to the date of this report were:
| Mrs E A Austin | Chairman and Secretary |
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| Mrs S E Cottingham | Fostering, Fundraising and Website |
| Mr I Freeman | Vice Chairman |
| Mr S E Green | Treasurer |
| Mrs H M Herring | Minutes Secretary –Resigned 28th December 2024 |
| Mrs J A Joy | Chief Fosterer, Fundraising and Website |
| Mr A Smith | |
| Mr A P Trevan | Vice Treasurer –Resigned 31st March 2025 |
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 E A Austin, Mr I Freeman and Mr S E Green who, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.
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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2024
TRUSTEES’ REPORT for the year ended 31[st] December 2024 (continued)
Objectives and activities
The objectives of the organisation are:
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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
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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, East Sussex, West Sussex, Kent, and parts of East Hampshire.
Achievements and performance
Dogs Rehomed: It is pleasing to note that 18 different dogs were rehomed, with two being rehomed twice, making a total of 20 rehoming actions. This is four less dogs than the 22 rehomed in 2023.
Donations: Total donations received of £22,277 (2023, £25,194) were less than last year. The charity has attended less shows owing to the increased costs of attending and bad weather causing cancellations.
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. It was equipped with a “Donation” button during the year.
Financial Review and Reserves Policy
Financially the charity suffered an excess of expenditure over income resulting in a loss of £16,108 (2023, £18,146). Veterinary expenses, foster care and other direct expenses were down by £2,909 and other indirect expenses also decreased by £1,095.
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. Subsequent to the year end, further Trustee insurance has been taken out for allegations of wrongful conduct.
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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2024
TRUSTEES’ REPORT for the year ended 31[st] December 2024 (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: 4[th] April 2025
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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2024
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT to the Trustees of Just Springers Rescue
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I report on the accounts of the organisation for the year ended 31[st] December 2024, 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:
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(a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
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(i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and
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(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: 5[th] April 2025
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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2024
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31[st] December 2024
| 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 (expenditure)/income Net movement in funds Balance of funds brought forward Balance of funds carried forward |
2024 £ £ 22,277 4,921 27,198 (8) (35,140) (8,158) (43,306) (16,108) (16,108) 114,673 £98,565 |
2024 £ £ 22,277 4,921 27,198 (8) (35,140) (8,158) (43,306) (16,108) (16,108) 114,673 £98,565 |
2023 | 2023 |
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| £ 22,277 4,921 |
£ 25,194 4,573 |
£ 29,767 (47,913) |
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| (8) (35,140) (8,158) |
(611) (38,049) (9,253) |
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| (18,146) | ||||
| (18,146) 132,819 |
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| £98,565 | £114,673 |
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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2024
BALANCE SHEET as at 31[st] December 2024
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
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| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Fixed Assets | |||||
| Tangible Assets | 10 | 200 | 365 | ||
| Current Assets | |||||
| Debtors | 11 | 1,764 | 6,102 | ||
| Savings Account | 12 | 77,750 | 87,359 | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 20,457 | 23,268 | |||
| 99,971 | 116,729 | ||||
| Liabilities | |||||
| Creditors: amounts falling due | |||||
| within one year | 13 | (1,606) | (2,421) | ||
| Total net current assets | 98,365 | 114,308 | |||
| Total net assets | £98,565 | £114,673 | |||
| The funds of the charity: | |||||
| Total charity funds (all unrestricted) | £98,565 | £114,673 |
The accounts were approved by the Trustees on 4[th] April 2025
Trustee & Chairman
Trustee & Treasurer
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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2024
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31[st] December 2024
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 |
2024 £ 10,686 2,504 6,787 2,300 £22,277 |
2023 £ 11,734 7,973 2,500 2,987 |
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| £25,194 |
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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2024
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31[st] December 2024 (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 Subscriptions Stationery/office supplies/printing Computer service/software Website – maintenance General expenses Total Other expenditure |
______ 2024 £ - 554 265 304 3798 £4,921 2024 £ 8 £8 2024 £ 31,247 2,455 1,438 £35,140 2024 £ 4,713 165 221 150 720 424 1,109 63 486 107 £8,158 |
__ 2023 £ - 1,471 260 483 2,359 |
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| £4,573 | ||
| 2023 £ 611 £611 2023 £ 34,149 2,555 1,345 |
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| £38,049 | ||
| 2023 £ 6,194 263 222 277 720 798 347 432 - £9,253 |
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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2024
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31[st] December 2024 (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 £4,239 (2023, £5,968) 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 2024 Purchased during the year Total cost-31stDecember 2024 Depreciation At 1stJanuary 2024 Depreciation @ 20% on cost Total depreciation-31stDecember 2024 Net book value, 31st December 2024 At 31stDecember 2023 |
Gazebos Fencing/ Kennels/ Store Shed Equipment Total £ £ £ £ 2,407 4,259 500 7,166 - - - - |
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| 2,407 4,259 500 7,166 |
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| (2,407) (4,194) (200) (6,801) - (65) (100) (165) |
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| (2,407) (4,259) (300) (6,966) |
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| - - £200 £200 |
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| - £65 £300 £365 |
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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2024
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31[st] December 2023 (Continued)
| 11 Debtors HMRC, gift aid Petplan, commission Prepaid site rent for 2025 show |
2024 £ 1,445 109 210 £1,764 |
2023 £ 5,838 264 |
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| £6,102 |
12 Savings Account
During the year, the CAF savings accounts continued with Cambridge & Counties Bank.
| 13 Creditors Veterinary invoice Trade creditor Membership received in advance Short term loan Committee expenses |
2024 £ 798 120 90 598 £1,606 |
2023 £ 1,129 620 672 |
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| £2,421 |
14 Restricted Funds
There were no restricted funds held at 31[st] December 2024; all funds held were unrestricted.
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