Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2025
JUST SPRINGERS RESCUE
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2025
Charity No: 1135424
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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2025
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 2025
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
for the year ended 31[st] December 2025
The Trustees are pleased to present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31[st] December 2025.
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 2025 and to the date of this report were:
Mrs E A Austin Chairman and Secretary Mr I Freeman Vice Chairman & Vice Treasurer Mr S E Green Treasurer Mr A P Trevan Vice Treasurer – Resigned 31[st] 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. No trustee has completed their three years during the year under review and thus nobody offers themselves for re-election.
Committee
| Mrs E A Austin | Chairman and Secretary |
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| Mrs S E Cottingham | Fostering, Fundraising and Website |
| Mr I Freeman | Vice Chairman & Vice Treasurer |
| Mr S E Green | Treasurer |
| 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 member doing so under the bye-laws is Mr A Smith and though being eligible, does not offer himself for reelection.
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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2025
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
for the year ended 31[st] December 2025 (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 23 different dogs were rehomed, with two being rehomed twice, making a total of 25 rehoming actions. This is five more dogs than the 18 rehomed in 2024.
Donations: Total donations received of £25,846 (2024, £22,277) were greater 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 had an excess of income over expenditure of £3,973 (2024, Loss £16,108). Veterinary expenses, foster care and other direct expenses were down by £16,350 and other indirect expenses also modestly decreased by £21.
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.
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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2025
TRUSTEES’ REPORT for the year ended 31[st] December 2025 (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: 17[th] July 2026
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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2025
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT to the Trustees of Just Springers Rescue
| Report to the trustees On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages |
Just Springers Rescue | Just Springers Rescue | Just Springers Rescue |
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| 31stDecember 2025 | Charity no | 1135424 | |
| 7 to 12 |
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31[st] December 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that, in any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a “true and fair” view which is not considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed : Date : 18[th] July 2026
Name : John Anthony Hughes
Relevant professional qualification : Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Address : Wheatcroft Barn
West Marden Chichester West Sussex PO18 9EJ
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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2025
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31[st] December 2025
| 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 |
2025 £ £ 25,846 5,465 31,311 (411) (18,790) (8,137) (27,338) 3,973 3,973 98,565 £102,538 |
2025 £ £ 25,846 5,465 31,311 (411) (18,790) (8,137) (27,338) 3,973 3,973 98,565 £102,538 |
2024 | 2024 |
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| £ 25,846 5,465 |
£ 22,277 4,921 |
£ 27,198 (43,306) |
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| (411) (18,790) (8,137) |
(8) (35,140) (8,158) |
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| (16,108) | ||||
| (16,108) 114,673 |
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| £102,538 | £98,565 |
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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2025
BALANCE SHEET
as at 31[st] December 2025
| Note Fixed Assets Tangible Assets 10 Current Assets Debtors 11 Savings Account 12 Cash at bank and in hand Liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 13 Total net current assets Total net assets The funds of the charity: Total charity funds (all unrestricted) |
2025 £ £ 691 2,173 67,683 33,577 103,433 (1,586) 101,847 £102,538 £102,538 |
2024 | 2024 |
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| £ 2,173 67,683 33,577 |
£ 1,764 77,750 20,457 |
£ 200 |
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| 99,971 (1,606) |
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| 98,365 | |||
| £98,565 | |||
| £98,565 |
The accounts were approved by the Trustees on 17[th] July 2026
Trustee & Chairman
Trustee & Treasurer
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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2025
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31[st] December 2025
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 |
2025 £ 10,720 4,883 6,337 3,906 £25,846 |
2024 £ 10,686 2,504 6,787 2,300 |
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| £22,277 |
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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2025
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31[st] December 2025 (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 Insurance Postage Telephone Subscriptions Stationery/office supplies/printing Computer service/software Website – maintenance Disposal of fixed assets General expenses Total Other expenditure |
2025 £ - 1,367 435 455 3,208 £5,465 2025 £ 411 £411 2025 £ 16,260 2,000 530 £18,790 2025 £ 3,724 179 389 115 720 635 1,028 230 864 200 53 £8,137 |
2024 £ - 554 265 304 3,798 |
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| £4,921 | ||
| 2024 £ 8 £8 2024 £ 31,247 2,455 1,438 |
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| £35,140 | ||
| 2024 £ 4,713 165 221 150 720 424 1,109 63 486 - 107 £8,158 |
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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2025
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31[st] December 2025 (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 £7,871 (2024, £4,239) 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 Disposed during the year Total cost - 31stDecember 2025 Depreciation At 1stJanuary 2024 Disposed during the year Depreciation @ 20% on cost Total depreciation - 31stDecember 2025 Net book value, 31st December 2025 At 31stDecember 2024 |
Gazebos Fencing/ Kennels/ Store Shed Equipment Total £ £ £ £ 2,407 4,259 500 7,166 - - 870 870 (1,031) (500) (1,531) |
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| 1,376 4,259 870 6,505 |
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| (2,407) (4,259) (300) (6,966) 1,031 300 1,331 - (179) (179) |
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| (1,376) (4,259) (179) (5,814) |
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| - - £691 £691 |
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| - - £200 £200 |
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Just Springers Rescue – Annual Report and Financial Statements for Year Ended 31[st] December 2025
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
For the year ended 31[st] December 2025 (Continued)
| 11 Debtors HMRC, gift aid Petplan, commission Prepaid site rent for 2025 show |
2025 £ 2,085 88 - £2,173 |
2024 £ 1,445 109 210 |
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| £1,764 |
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 |
2025 £ 1,216 - 30 - 340 £1,586 |
2024 £ 798 120 90 - 598 |
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| £1,606 |
14 Restricted Funds
There were no restricted funds held at 31[st] December 2025; all funds held were unrestricted.
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