Registered Charity number:
1135539
BRISTOL DOG AcfioN WELFARE GROUP
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements
Year ended 31 December 2023
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BRISTOL DOG A￿[oN WELFARE GROUP
Yeor ended 31 December 2023
CONTENTS
Page
Charity information
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
io
Statement of Financial Activities
li
Balance Sheet
12
Notes to the Financial statements
13-20
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BRISTOL DOG AcfioN WELFARE GROUP
CHARITY INFORMATION
for the yeor ended 31 December 2023
Principal address
The Old Exchange
Berwick Lane
Hallen
BRISTOL
BSIO 7RS
Trading address
Knoll View
Biddisham
AXBRIDGE
BS26 2RE
Registered Charity number
1135539
Trustees
Hilary McEwen-Smith
Geraldine Watkins
Lynette Butler
Chairman
Secretary
Trustee
Independent examiner
Bishop Fleming LLP
10 Temple Back
Redcliffe
BRISTOL
BSI 6FL
.Trea5urer
Colin Watkins
16 Sherbourne Avenue
Bradley Stoke
BRISTOL
BS32 8BB
Bank
Barclays
Bristol Branch
Solicitors
Shakespeare Martineau
6 Queen Square
BRISTOL
BSI 4JE
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BRISTOL DOG ACTION WELFARE GROUP
Report of the Trustee5
for the yeor ended 31 December 2023
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Type of governing document:
How the charity is constituted-
Constitution (adopted 15 September 2009)
Association
Trustee selection methods:
Appointed by existing Trustees
Risk management
New Trustees are provided with the Charity Commission documents covering roles and
responsibilities of becoming a Trustee, together with a copy of the Charity GDPR Policy,
Safeguarding Policy, Equal Opportunity Policy and the Staff Handbook to ensure they
understand their responsibilities as an employer.
The Charity shall have the following positions- Chairman. secretary and Treasurer, all of whom
are elected on an annual basis at the AGM. The Treasurer position can be held by an individual
who is not an elected Trustee, but with no voting rights.
The Trustees have condurted a review of the major risks to which the Charity is exposed which
would be to run out of funds to continue. This has been mitigated by the Trustee5 decision to
retain a minimum of 12124 months running costs and retained within the Charity reserve
account with Barclays Bank PLC.
Safeguardin& Equal Opportunity and GDPR Policies are all in place.
Objectives
The objective of the Charity is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home ex-racing greyhounds and ex-
working lurchers, ensuring all dogs in their care are fully vaccinated, neutered, micro-chipped and
receive flea and worm treatment prior to being re-homed.
Each prospective home 15 fully vetted and meets with the specified adoption criteria prior to re-
homing.
In late 2019 the Charity purchased the freehold kennels at Knoll View, Biddisham. This purchase was
achievod by the use of funds the Charity had been saving over the years and the legacy that it
received in 2018 and a bank commercial mortgage. There is room to expand in the future, should the
Trustees wish to.
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BRISTOL DOG A￿lON WELFARE GROUP
Report of the Trustees {continued]
for the yeor ended 31 December 2023
Activities
Fundraising activities remain a focal activtty of the Charity with a full programme in 2023. As usual,
many supermarket collections were organised along with various street collections. Dog shows were
held, as were dog walks. Talks to various Wl's were undertaken.
The annual Doggie Day took place in February 2023 and a superb £3240 wa5 raised on the day. Due
to personal circumstances the annual Charity Ball had to be postponed, but hopefully will
recommence in the next couple of years. The Trustees also arranged some events at Knoll View,
including a dog show and various social walks.
The Charity remain5 the nominated Charity for three Pets At Home stores in Bristol and North
Somerset and the Charity has a close working relationship with them all in sUPPOrt of their Pet
Adoption Scheme. During 2021 they provided a Grant to purchase 3 new animal transporter and also
donated several pallets of food and were a fantastic support during the pandemic. The Trustees
approached them for a further grant to assist with the erection of two new isolation kennels with a
total cost in excess of £47,000. "The Foundation visited Knoll View and the application was successful
and building commenced with the initial groundwork and then erection of the kennels and fencing
and was completed in September 2023. Pirtures below Show the before and after and the Trustees
are so grateful for all the support they receive from Pets at Home Foundation.
$thr*Br15td
We are also the nominated Charity for Platinum Petcare Limited. with whom we have a fantastic
relationship. The Directors have undertaken several virtual fundraising events {including the Charity
Balll for us and continue to be a huge support to the Charity-
Public Benefit
By taking dogs on event5. it has enabled many membèrs of the public to help overcome a fear ol dogs
(particularly children) by a simple "meet and greet" exercise. These dogs are so quiet and graceful
that many children who have a real fear of dogs actually end up on the dog's beds cuddling them and
their parents are most grateful of our help.
The Trustees and a loyal group of volunteers. all of who enjoy "showing off, their dogs. undertake all
of these events. This in turn has actually increased volunteers confidence in meeting and dealing with
the general public.
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BRISTOL DOG AcfioN WELFARE GROUP
Report of the Trustees [continued]
for the year ended 31 December 2023
The Charity is fortunate to have many volunteer dog walkers at the Centre and many say how
therapeutic it is to just walk, cuddle and groom the dogs. In addition during 2023 the Charity took on
some local Community Payback who arrive with a supervisor. These are individuals many of whom
"have been in the wrong place at the wrong time" and have been given Community Payback. They all
enjoy their time with the Charity and this has also enabled several maintenance jobs to be
undertaken.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
2023 wa5 another huge year for the Charity in developing its own Rescue Centre, with the addition of
the new isolation kennel block. The year also saw a new employee (Ethan Farmerl start in October to
replace the retiring kennel operative. Nina Attwood. the Charity Kennel Supervisor has served the full
twelve months and really does go over and beyond" what is expected of her. She has all the
necessary enthusiasm and has helped revitalised the Charity- The property is situated in nearly four
acres and includes a three-acre paddock and has a four bedroomed house where Nina and Ethan live.
The Trustees have felt really humbled and so grateful for all of the support of the Charity volunteers
and supporters during 2023, especially those that have madf financial donations
the level of
donations seen is just absolutely amazing and knowing the Charity has this support makes it all
worthwhile.
HI HO-HI Ho
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Mappy
Holidays
IDAWGI
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BRISTOL DOG ACTION WELFARE GROUP
Report of the Trustees [continuedl
for the yeor ended 31 December 2023
The boarding side of the venture really has taken off, with Lynette Butler taking over the reigns of the
administration of this. Where possible boarding has been restricted to five dog5 during the Winter
and eight in the Summer at any one time. and the diary for 2024 is nearly already full. Boarding is
only available to dogs which the Charity has re-homed. This brought in over £27,000 to the Charity
during 2023.
All three Trustees have served for the full twelve months of 2023, and it is envisaged 213 new
Trustees will be identified and taken on during 2024. The whole team associated with DAWG
ITrustees and volunteers alike) have helped the Charity go from strength to strength, both financially
and from a general day to day running basis and all work together as one team and rely on the
different individual strengths they all bring to Bristol DAWG. The appointment of Nina Attwood as
kennel supervisor in October 2022 has revitalised the Charity. she has rekindled all aspects of Social
Media platforms and is totally dedicated to the role She undertakes and is a valued part of the team.
Fundraising remains a key activity, the Trustees together with a loyal group of volunteers, (which is
ever growingl, spent most weekend5 Outside of supermarkets or at organised events, not just raising
funds but letting the general public know about these dogs and what they go through and what they
endure, as it is a very sad fact that 8reyhounds are never bred to be anyone's petl l All fundraising
artivities are undertaken under the guidance of the Fundraising Regulator.
The Charity continues to re-home on average one dog per week, which for a small charity is
commendable. The Charity does advertise their dogs by use of social media Sites and the internet as
well as at events that are organised. The Charity 3150 undertook a number of "home from home"
adoptions during the year for which the Charity does not get reimbursed unless by way of a small
donations from the old/new owner.
.The Charity feels extremely fortunate to have been chosen by three of the Pets At Home Stores in
the Bristol and North Somerset area as their nominated Charity. and this has been a huge tool in
helping to promote the work we do, and the Charity undertake regular collections in each store and
receive food donations.
During the second half of the year one of our volunteers and greyhound owner, Pete Me150n. agreed
to build a new website when the licence from the previous providers expired. The Trustees are so
grateful for him undertaking this task and has refreshed everything about the website itself which
now looks very modern and fit for purpose.
The Charity also had two vet students undertake their placements with us during the Summer
months. These are second year students and they were a great help and really acted like a spare pair
of hands undertaking nail clipping, grooming etc.
Our newest Patron, David Olusoga OBE, has
been a fantastic support to the Charity
during 2023 and being local he has
attended numerous organised events las
well as owning a DAWG dogl and has very
kindly donated some of his fees to Bristol
DAWG. He joins our other two Patrons
{Author, Andrew Dilger and CEO of the
charity Nowzad, Pen Farthing).
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BRISTOL DOG AcfioN WELFARE GROUP
Report of the Trustees [continued]
for the year ended 31 December 2023
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Charity needs to retain a reserve of funds to cover on-going monthly costs of running the Charity,
which are approximately £10,000 per month. Whilst fundraising events will continue these cannot be
relied upon for future income and it is the Trustees views that a minimum reserve of 12124 months
Costs needs to be retained, as a contingency.
At the end of the financial year the Charity had total assets of £898.547 now owning the property
outright. Of thi5 figure £213.105 was held in cash balances and in excess of 12 months running costs
which complies with the rules within the Constitution.
The Charity's main sources of income are from adoption fees, fundraising collections, boarding and
paddock hire, the Lottery and Sponsor a Kennel Scheme and donations received.
The expenditure has supported the key objective5 of the Charity in that costs associated with the
Rescue Centre and vets bills make up the largest proportion of total outgoing5.
These two items are provided to ensure the wellbeing and safety of the dogs in the care of the
Charity. Every dog receives whatever veterinary treatment is required and all dogs receive flea
treatment, worming and micro-chipping and are neutered in accordance with the Charity objectives.
FUTURE PLANS
The purchase of the Rescue Centre has created numerous future opportunities for the Trustees. After
a period of consolidation whilst the Rescue Centre is established, the Trustees will consider some
income generating activities. Whilst they have some initial idea5, they will constantly review these.
The Charity has already built up a band of local people who volunteer their services for such activities
as dog walking, helping with general maintenance of the property etc and these will be actively
encouraged going forward.
There are some capital expenditure projects that the Trustees will consider in the next 213 years. The
main ones being:
A new roof and heating system in the block of 6 kennels.
All three kennel paddocks re-designed so less astro turf and more 'landscaping
The car park to be re-surfaced and possibly extended.
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BRISTOL DOG AcfioN WELFARE GROUP
Report of the Trustees [continued]
for the yeor ended 31 December 2023
SUMMARY
There is no doubt that 2023 was a year of consolidation for the Charity. Coming out of a worldwide
pandemic and the resignation of two established Trustees in 2022 certainly set some challenges. That
said the Charity is now alive again and the remaining Trustees agreed to pay off the Barclay's
Mortgage so the property is now owned outright by the Charity. All Trustees feel extremely proud of
what the Charity has achieved and ha5 fully justified the Trustees decision to purchase the Rescue
Centre.
There is no doubt that there are challenging times ahead. with the ever increasing cost of living sure
to affert Bristol DAWG, but it is felt that the Charity ha5 the necessary Trustee5, Staff and volunteers
available to ensure that the Charity continues to go from strength to strength and that it can
continue to provide animal welfare to as many greyhounds and lurchers as it can.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 300ctober 2024 and were signed on its behalf by
Geraldi
Trustee
Watkins
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS'S REPORTTO THE TRusfEES OF BRISTOL DOG AcfioN WEIFARE GROUP
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Bristol Dog Action Welfare Group I'the
Trust") for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the Charities Act 20111"the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the Trusys accounts carried out under section 145 of the
2011 Art and in carrying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Dirertions given by
the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I havo completed my examination. I confirm that no materi31 matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect,-
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Art- or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records- or
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 fairf view which is not a matter 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
wn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Joseph Scaife FCA DChA
BISHOP FLEMING LLP
Chartered Accountants
10 Temple Back
Redcliffe
Bristol
BSI 6FL
Date:
S l October 2024
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BRISTOL DOG AcfioN WELFARE GROUP
Statement of financial activities
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Alote
Year ended 31 December 2023
Year ended
Unrestricted Restricted
Total 31 December
funds
funds
funds
2022
Incoming resources
Donations, legacies and
grants
Fundraising events and
activities
72,820
47,337
120,157
64.842
102,142
102,142
95,567
Interest receivable
1,620
1,620
94
176,582
47,337 223.919
160,503
Resources expended
Staff costs
45.292
12.171
4,433
4,795
66,509
45,292
12,171
4,433
4,795
66,509
23,579
13,622
3,552
4,151
64,863
Vet bills
Donations
Fundraising costs
Other expenditure
133.200
133,200
109,767
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
47.337
90,719
{47.337)
90,719
50,736
Reconciliation ofAunds."
Total funds brought forward
802,428
802,428
751,692
Totalfvnds carriedforward
893.147
893,147
802,428
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BRISTOL DOG A￿lON WELFARE GROUP
Balance sheet
As ot 31 December 2023
Alote
2023
2022
Fixed assets
679,841
638,760
Current assets
Stock
Debtors
Cash at bank
1.521
4,080
213.105
2.435
4.912
159.139
218,706
166,486
Creditors: Amounts falling due
within one year
(5,400)
12.8181
Net current assets
213.306
163,668
Net assets
893,147
802,428
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestrirted Fund5
General Funds
io
893.147
802.428
Restricted Fund
Isolation block
io
893.147
802.428
The note5 form part of the financial statements.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 300ctober 2024 and were
signed on its behalf by
Geraldine Watkins
Trustee
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BRISTOL DOG A￿lON WELFARE GROUP
Notes to the financial statements
for the yetjr ended 31 December 2023
Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised
at Cost or transartion value.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice=
Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014
and with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of
Ireland IFRS1021 and with the Charities Act 2011.
The charity constitute5 a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
Recognition of income
These are included in the Statement of Financial Artivities1SoFAI when-
the charity becomes entitled to the resources-
it 15 more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources-
the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability-
Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities. or income and expenses, unless required
or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FR5 102.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the general income recognition
criteria are met15.10 to 5.12 FR5102 SORPI.
In the case of performance related grants, income must only be recognised to the extent that
the charity has provided the specified goods or services as entitlement to the grant only occurs
when the performance related conditions are met15.16 FRS 102 SORPI.
Legacies
Legacies are included in the SOFA when receipt is probable, that is, when there has been grant
of probate, the executors have established that there are sufficient assets in the estate and any
conditions attached to the legacy are either within the control of the charity or have been met.
Tax reclaims on donations and gifts
Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there 15 a valid declaration from the donor. Any
Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as
an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal
have specified otherwise.
Volunteer help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the
trustees, annual report.
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BRISTOL DOG A￿lON WELFARE GROUP
Note5 to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023 [continued]
Accounting policies Icontinuedl
Income from interest
This is included in the accounts when receipt 15 probable and the amount receivable can be
measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets for use bythe charity
These are capitali5ed if they can be used for more than one year. and cost at least £250.
They 3re valued at cost.
The depreciation rates and methods are disclosed in note 7.
Debtors
Trade and other debtors with no stated interest rate and due within one year are recorded at
the amount of cash or other consideration expected to be received.
Prepayments are valued at the amount paid.
Going concern
The Trustees assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate, i.e. whether there are any
material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the
ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The Trustees make this assessment in
respect of a period of at least one year from the date of the authorisation for issue of the
financial statements and have concluded that the charity has adequate resources to continue in
operational existence for the foreseeable future and there are no material uncertainties about
the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, thus they continue to adopt the going
concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
Fees for examination of the accounts
2023
2022
Independent examinerfs fees
1,800
1,800
Transactions with trustees and related parties
3.1 Trustee remuneration and benefits
None of the tru5tee5 have been paid any remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31
December 2023 {202L. Nil).
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BRISTOL DOG AcfioN WELFARE GROUP
Notes to the financial statements
for the yeor ended 31 December 2023 [continued]
3.2 Trustee5' expenses
The following trustee expenses have been incurred during the year=
2023
2022
Mileage and travel costs
14
722
Number of trustees reimbursed for expenses
3.3 Transactions With related parties
There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period.
Paid employees
4.1 Staff costs
2023
2022
Salaries and wages
Employer National Insurance
Pension costs (defined contribution scheme)
43.895
609
23,240
339
45.292
23,579
No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the
reporting period of more than £60,000.
4.2 Average head count in the year
2023
2022
Charitable artivities
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BRISTOL DOG AcfioN WELFARE GROUP
Notes to the financial statements
for the yeor ended 31 December 2023 [continued]
Analysis of income
Year ended 31 December 2023
Year ended
Unrestricted Restrirted
Total 31 December
funds
funds
funds
2022
Donations. legacies and grants
Adoptions
Donations and grants
Gift Aid
11.963
56,883
3.974
11,963
104,220
3,974
9,075
51,185
4,582
47,337
72,820
47.337
120,157
64,842
Fundraising income
Supermarket and street collections
Sponsorship and lottery schemes
Boarding
Goods sold
Paddock hire
50,765
17.507
27,671
3.336
2.863
50,765
17,507
27,671
3,336
2.863
58,053
18,025
13,371
4,718
1,400
102,142
102,142
95,567
Interest receivable
Bank interest receivable
Repayment interest
1,579
41
1,579
41
92
1,620
1,620
94
Analysis of expenditure
Year ended 31 December 2023
Year ended
Unrestrirted Restrirted
Total 31 December
fund5
funds
funds
2022
Cost of fundraising events
Fundraising events
Hire charges
Goods and materials
Lottery prizes
764
215
1,966
1.850
764
215
1,966
1,850
516
450
1,210
1,975
4,795
4,795
4,151
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BRISTOL DOG AcfioN WELFARE GROUP
Notes to the finantial statements
for the yeor ended 31 December 2023 [continued]
Analysi5 of expenditure IcontinL5edl
Year ended 31 December 2023
Year ended
Unrestrirted Restricted
Total 31 December
funds
funds
funds
2022
Other expenditure
Travel costs
Motor and fuel costs
Dog food
Postage and stationery
Insurance
Subscriptions
Accountancy
Legal and professional
Bank charges
Depreciation
Loss on disposal of assets
Sundry expenses
Establishment costs
Property repairs and renewals
JustGiving. Sumup & paddock
charges
Bank interest
71
71
1.940
9,246
35
1,117
1,580
8,840
44
1,940
9,246
35
2,185
790
2,185
790
1,800
1,616
1,968
773
1,800
1,305
1,483
18,027
621
2,288
7,360
12,739
1,800
1.616
18,843
18,843
994
17.332
9.951
1.706
994
17,332
9,951
1,706
4,918
66,509
66,509
64,863
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BRISTOL DOG AcfioN WELFARE GROUP
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 20231continuedJ
Fixed assets
Freehold Fixtures and Equipment
land and
fittings
buildings
Motor
vehicles
Total
Cost
At beginning of year
Additions
634.768
52,437
22,453
6.587
7.485
24,454
688,262
59,922
At end of year
687,205
22,453
14,072
24.454
748,184
Depreciation
At beginning of year
Charge for year
39,144
13,044
4,876
2,245
1,199
1.097
4.282
2,456
49,501
18,842
At end of year
52,188
7.121
2.296
6,738
68,343
Net book value
At 31 December 2023
635,017
15,332
11,776
17,716
679,841
At 31 December 2022
595,624
17,577
5,388
20,172
638,761
Depreciation basis
Depreciation rate
Straight line Straight line Straight line Straight line
io%
io%
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BRISTOL DOG AcfioN WELFARE GROUP
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023 [continued]
Debtors
2023
2022
Prepayments and accrued income
4,080
4,912
All debtors are due within one year.
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
Other creditors
Accruals
1.393
4,007
556
2.262
5,400
2,818
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BRISTOL DOG AcfioN WELFARE GROUP
Notes to the financial statement5
for the yeor ended 31 December 2023 [continued]
10 Charity funds held and movements in current period
At
beginning
of year
Income Expenditure Transfers
At end
of year
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund
802,428
176.582
1133.200)
47,337
893,147
Restrirted Fund
Pets at Home grant
47,337
147,3371
802.428
223.919
{133.2CKJI
893.147
Restrirted Fund
Pets at Home grant
The grant income was restricted to the building of a new isolation
block.
11 Charity funds held and movement5 in previous period
At
beginning
of year
Income Expenditure Transfers
At end
of year
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
751.692
158.901
1108.165)
802,428
Designated Fund
Ella Moloney
1.602
11.602}
751,692
160,503
1109.7671
802,428
Designated Fund
Ella Moloney
Income was designated by Trustees from Dog Show held at Rescue
Centre to donate to Ella in Ireland
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