Registered Charity number:
1135539
BRISTOL DOG AcfioN WELFARE GROUP
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements
Year ended 31 December 2024
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BRISTOL DOG ACTION WELFARE GROUP
Year ended 31 December 2024
CONTENTS
Page
Charity information
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
10
Balance Sheet
11
Notes to the Financial Statements
12-19
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BRISTOL DOG AcfioN WELFARE GROUP
CHARITY INFORMATION
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Principal address
16 Sherbourne Avenue
Bradley Stoke
BRISTOL
BS32 8BB
Trading address
Knoll View
Biddisham
AXBRIDGE
BS26 2RE
Registered Charity number
1135539
Trustees
Hilary McEwen-Smith
Geraldine Watkins
Lynette Butler
Colin Watkins
Steve Blewett
Julie Cottingham
(resigned as Chair 16/6/2024}
Chair
Secretary
(appointed 17/1/2024}
Treasurer
(appointed 1215/20241
Trustee
(probation 117/2024 resigned 20/10/2024}
Independent examiner
Bishop Fleming Audit Limited
IOTemple Back
Redcliffe
BRISTOL
BSI 6FL
Treasurer
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 AcfioN WELFARE GROUP
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31 December 2024
STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Type of governing document:
Constitution (adopted 15 September 2009)
How the charity is constituted:
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 Trustees have conducted 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 Trustees decision to
retain a minimum of 12/24 months running costs and retained within the Charity reserve account
with Barclays Bank PLC.
Safeguarding, Equal Opportunity and GDPR Policies are all in place.
Objectives
The objective of the Charity is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home ex-racing greyhound5 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 is 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
achieved 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 Trustee5
wish to. The Bank mortgage has now been repaid and the Charity own the property and land outright.
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BRISTOL DOG ACTION WELFARE GROUP
Report of the Trustees [continued]
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Activities
Fundraising activities remain a focal activity of the Charity with a full programme in 2024. 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 Trustees also arranged some
events at Knoll View, including a dog show and various social walks.
The Charity remains 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 a 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. Pictures below show the before and after and the Trustees are so
grateful for all the support they receive from Pets at Home Foundation. A further grant of £10479 was
agreed in 2024 to assist with a new roof and heating system in the old block of Six kennels.
We are also the nominated Charity for Platinum Petcare Limited, with whom we have a fantastic
relationship. The Director has undertaken several virtual fundraising events for us and continue to be a
huge support to the Charity.
Public Benefit
By taking dogs on events, it has enabled many members of the public to help overcome a fear of 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 do￿5 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 offf their dogs, undertake all of
these events. This in turn has actually increased volunteers confidence in meeting and dealing with the
general public.
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.
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BRISTOL DOG AcfioN WELFARE GROUP
Report of the Trustees [continued]
for the year ended 31 December 2024
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
2024 has been a difficult year for the Charity- With ever increasing costs and peoples personal
circumstances in the present economic position meaning less people adopting dogs, in 2024 we
adopted 40 dogs which is less than normal. Both employees Nina & Ethan have served the full twelve
months and have ensured the welfare of the dogs in the Charity'5 care.
The Trustees have felt really humbled and so grateful for all of the support of the Charity volunteers
and supporters during 2024, especially those that have made financial donations
the level of
donations seen is just absolutely amazing and knowing the Charity has this support makes it all
worthwhile. The Charity lost a great supporter when Hilary Ann Dixon lost her battle for life early in
2024. Hilary was the person who ran the online shop for DAWG as well as helping out hugely at
collections etc. She is sorely missed and was a great asset to DAWG. The Charity is lucky to have so
rnany kind volunteers who give up their time to help the dogs, we have regular dog walkers at the
Rescue Centre and also volunteers who help out at collections. It is safe to say without their
contribution the Charity would find it very difficult to run.
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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 dogs during the Winter and
eight in the Summer at any one time, and the diary for 2025 is already filling up. Boarding is only
available to dogs which the Charity has re-homed. This brought in over £29.000 to the Charity during
2024.
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BRISTOL DOG ACTION WELFARE GROUP
Report of the Trustees [continued]
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Due to ill health Hilary McEwen-Smith had to resign from her position as Chair during 2024. To
acknowledge her service to the Charity since it was founded it was decided to make her an Honorary
Life Trustee with no voting rights. Gerry Watkins took over the position of Chair with Lynette Butler
taking over the Secretary role. Colin Watkin5 was formally elected onto the Committee and continued
his role as Treasurer, but with no voting rights due to other family members already serving. Steve
Blewett who was well known to the Charity was appointed, initially on a probationary basis and
officially became a Trustee 12 May 2024. Julie Cottingham joined on the same basis but did not feel she
could devote the necessary time and resigned in October 2024.
Fundraising remains a key activity, the Trustees together with a loyal group of volunteer5, (which is ever
growing), spent most weekends 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 greyhounds are never bred to be anyone'5 pet! ! All fundraising activities 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 also 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 norninated 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.
The Charity also had five 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 and helping with the general welfare of the dogs.
Our newest Patron, David Olusoga OBE, has been a fantastic support to the Charity during 2024 and
being local he has attended numerous organised events las well as owning a DAWG dog) 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 ACTION WELFAI
Report of the Trustees [continued]
for the year ended 31 December 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Charity needs to retain a reserve of funds to cover on-going monthly costs of running the Charity,
which are approximately £11,000 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 £930,102 now owning the property
outright. Of this figure £208,900 was held in cash balances and in excess of 12 months running c05ts
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 objectives of the Charity in that costs associated with the
Rescue Centre and vets bills make up the largest proportion of total outgoings.
These two items are provided to ensure the wellbeing and safety of the dogs in the care of the Charity.
Every dog receives whatever vetérinary 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. These
are kept under constant review.
The Charity has already built up a band of local people who volunteer their service5 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 2/3 years. The
rnain ones being:
All three kennel Eardens to be re-designed so less astro turf and more "landscaping";
The car park to be re-surfaced and possibly extended.
SUMMARY
There is no doubt that 2024 was another year of consolidation for the Charity. The present economic
and worldwide issues and the ever increasing cost of everything has presented challenges. That said the
Charity continues to thrive and all the Trustees feel extremely proud of what the Charity has achieved
and has fully justified the Trustees decision to purchase the Rescue Centre.
There are challenging times ahead, with the ever increasing cost of living sure to affect Bristol DAWG,
but it is felt that the Charity has the necessary Trustees, 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 Ll October 2025 and were signed on its behalf by
In Watkins
Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BRISTOL DOG AcfioN WELFARE GROUP
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Bristol Dog Action Welfare Group {"the
Trust") for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with 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'5 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,.
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; 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
account5 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 be
wn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Joseph Scaife FCA DChA
BISHOP FLEMING AUDIT LIMITED
Chartered Accountants
10 Temple Back
Redcliffe
Bristol
BSI 6FL
Date
23
October 2025
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BRISTOL DOG ACTION WELFARE GROUP
Statement of financial activities
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Note
Year ended 31 December 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
Year ended
31 December
2023
Incoming resources
Donations. legacies and
grants
Fundraising events and
activities
63,496
10,479
73.975
120,157
93,062
93,062
102,142
Interest receivable
3,647
3,647
1,620
160,205
10,479
170,684
223,919
Resources expended
Staff costs
Vet bills
Donations
Fundraising costs
Other expenditure
46,640
16,560
3.300
5,146
61.291
46,640
16,560
3.300
5.146
65,891
45,292
12,171
4,433
4.795
66,509
4.600
132,937
4.600 137,537
133,200
Net movement in funds
27.268
5.879
33.147
90,719
Reconciliation offunds."
Total funds brought forward
893.147
893,147
802,428
Totalfunds carriedfonvard
920,415
5,879 926,294
893,147
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BRISTOL DOG ACTION WELFARE GROUP
Balance sheet
As at 31 December 2024
Note
2024
2023
Fixed assets
662,744
679,841
Current assets
Stock
Debtors
Investments
Cash at bank
2,088
6.370
50,000
208.900
1.521
4,080
213,105
267.358
218,706
Creditors: Amounts falling due
within one year
io
(3,808)
{5,400)
Net current assets
263,550
213,306
Net assets
926.294
893,147
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestricted Funds
General Funds
11
920.415
893,147
Restricted Fund
Kennel refurbishment
li
5.879
926,294
893,147
The notes form part of the financial statements.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on Z3 October 2025 and were
signed on its behalf by
Colin Watkins
Trustee
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BRISTOL DOG ACTION WELFARE GROUP
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at
cost or transaction 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 {FRS 102) 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 constitutes a public benefit entity a5 defined by FRS 102.
Recognition of income
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:
the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
it is more likely than not fhat the trustees will receive the resources; and
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 FRS 102.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the general income recognition criteria
are met {5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SQRP).
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 met (5.16 FRS 102 SORP).
Legacies
Legacies are inc5uded in the SOFA when receipt is probable, that is, when there has been grant of
probate, the executors have established that there are sufficient asset5 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 is 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 ur)less 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 AcfioN WELFARE GROUP
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024 [continued]
Accounting policies Icontinued]
Income from interest
This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can be
measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity
These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £250.
They are valued at cost.
The depreciation rates and method5 are disclosed in note 7.
Stock
Stock held for sale as part of non-charitable trade are measured at the lower or cost or net
realisable value.
Goods or services provided as part of a charitable activity are measured at net realisable value
based on the service potential provided by items of stock.
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.
Creditors
The charity ha5 creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.
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
2024
2023
Independent examinerfs fees
2,100
1,800
Transactions With trustees and related parties
3.1 Trustee remuneration and benefits
None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31
December 2024 (2023.. Nil).
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BRISTOL DOG ACTION WELFARE GROUP
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024 [continued]
3.2 Trustees, expenses
The following trustee expenses have been incurred during the year:
2024
2023
Mileage and travel costs
14
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
2024
2023
Salaries and wages
Employer National Insurance
Pension costs {defined contribution scheme)
45.742
43,895
609
788
898
46.640
45,292
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
2024
2023
Charita ble activities
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BRISTOL DOG ACTION WELFARE GROUP
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024 [continued]
Analysis of income
Year ended 31 December 2024
Year ended
Unrestricted Restricted
Total 31 December
funds
funds
funds
2023
Donations, legacies and grants
Adoptions
Donations and grants
Gift Aid
11,100
47,820
4.576
ii,ioo
58,299
4,576
11,963
104,220
3,974
10.479
63.496
10,479
73.975
120,157
Fundraising income
Supermarket and street collections
Sponsorship and lottery schemes
Boarding
Goods sold
Paddock hire
44,004
17.397
28,885
1,193
1.583
50,765
17,507
27,671
3,336
2,863
17.397
28,885
1.193
1,583
93.062
93,062
102,142
Interest receivable
Bank interest receivable
Investment income
Repayment interest
2.758
873
16
2,758
873
1,579
16
41
3,647
3.647
1,620
Analysis of expenditure
Year ended 31 December 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
Year ended
31 December
2023
Cost of fundraising events
Fundraising events
Hire charges
Goods and materials
Lottery prize5
1.056
1.056
764
215
1,966
1,850
1,555
2.535
1.555
2.535
5,146
5,146
4,795
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BRISTOL DOG ACTION WELFARE GROUP
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024 [continued]
Analysis of expenditure Icontinued]
Year ended 31 December 2024
Unrestricted Restrirted
Total
funds
funds
funds
Year ended
31 December
2023
Other expenditure
Travel cost5
Motor and fuel costs
Dog food
Postage and stationery
Insurance
Subscriptions
Accountancy
Legal and professional
Depreciation
Sundry expenses
Establishment costs
Property repairs and renewals
JustGiving, Sumup & paddock
Loss on sale of asset
71
1.722
7.203
1,722
7,203
1,940
9,246
35
2,185
790
1,800
1,616
18,843
994
17.332
9,951
1,706
2,181
1,047
2,100
2,181
1,047
2,100
19,886
254
14,174
10.877
1.647
200
19,886
254
14,174
15,477
1,647
200
61.291
4.600
65,891
66,509
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BRISTOL DOG ACTION WELFARE GROUP
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024 [continued]
Fixed assets
Freehold Fixtures and Equipment
land and
fittings
buildings
Motor
vehicles
Total
Cost
At beginning of year
Additions
Disposals
687,205
22,453
14,072
5,189
24,454
748,184
5,189
14,000)
(4.000)
At end of year
687,205
22,453
19,261
20,454
749,373
Depreciation
At beginning of year
Charge for year
On disposal
52,188
13,744
7,121
2.245
2,296
1,675
6,738
2,222
11,600)
68,343
19,886
11,6001
At end of year
65,932
9,366
3,971
7,360
86,629
Net book value
At 31 December 2024
621.273
13,087
15,290
13,094
662,744
At 31 December 2023
635.017
15,332
11,776
17,716
679,841
Depreciation basis
Depreciation rate
Straight l ine Straight line
io%
Straight line Straight l ine
io%
io%
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BRISTOL DOG ACTION WELFARE GROUP
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024 [continuedJ
Debtors
2024
2023
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
241
6,129
4,080
6.370
4,080
All debtors are due within one year.
Investment assets
2024
2023
Analysis of current asset investments
Cash or cash equivalents
50,000
10 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Other creditors
Accruals
79
3.729
1,393
4,007
3,808
5,400
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BRISTOL DOG AcfioN WELFARE GROUP
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024 [continued]
11 Charity funds held and movements in current period
At
beginning
of year
Income Expenditure Transfers
At end of year
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund
893,147
160,205
(132,937)
920,415
Restricted Fund
Pets at Home grant
10,479
(4,600)
5,879
893,147
170.684
{137.537)
926,294
Restrrcted Fund
Pets at Home grant
The grant income was restricted to the renovation works on the block of
six kennels.
12 Charity funds held and movements in previous period
At
beginning
of year
Income Expenditure Transfers
At end of year
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
802,428
176,582
(133,200)
47,337
893,147
Restricted Funds
Pets at Home Grant
47,337
(47,337)
802,428
223.919
{133,200)
893,147
Restricted Fund
Pets at Home grant
The grant income was restricted to the building of a new isolation block.
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