## **COCKER AND ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL RESCUE** ## **TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT** Registered Charity Number 1137589 The Trustees' report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 ## **CHARITY'S PRINCIPAL ADDRESS** The address of the Charity Secretary is: C/o Old Mother Redcap Duddon Tarporley Cheshire CW6 OEL ## **OBJECTIVES** The Rescue was set up in March 2010 with the aims of: - Putting in place a network of volunteers and supporting procedures to facilitate the rehoming and rescue of Cocker and English Springer Spaniels. - Where necessary, providing veterinary and training support for the dogs placed in our care. - Providing on-going support for veterinary care where necessary in order to facilitate the rehoming of elderly or infirm dogs. - Where appropriate, encouraging responsible owners to persevere with their problem dogs by providing information, advice, support and guidance. - CAESSR was set up by John and Pat Powell and Ian and Di Harrison. ## **ADVISERS** The principal advisers of the charity are: **Banker Charity Setup** The Coperative Bank Clive Denny IP, F.C.A. P.O. Box 250 Apartment 2, Grange House Skelmersdale 64 Clarendon Ave, Leamington Spa Lancashire Birmingham WNB 6WT CV32 4SA ## **TRUSTEES AND GOVERNANCE** Cocker And English Springer Spaniel Rescue (CAESSR) is governed by its constitution that was adopted on 11[th] June 2010. The Rescue became a Charity on 26[th] August 2010 and the trustees from that date are listed below: |**Name**|**Position**|**(Re)Appointed**|**Resigned**| |---|---|---|---| |John Powell|Chairman|16:01:2022|| |Ian Harrison|Secretary|25:10:2020|| |Pat Powell|Treasurer|26:08:2015|23:12:2015 (Dec’d)| |Diana Harrison|Homing Officer|15:01:2023|| |Lisa Guthrie|Treasurer|25:10:2020|| |Emma Downing|Trustee|15:01:2023|| Page 1 ## **ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS** CAESSR was initially set up to cover the Midlands, however, with our growing band of helpers, we are now able to re-home Cockers and Springers to most parts of the country. Our main base is in Staffordshire. We use Hardiwick Kennels, which is a private Boarding Kennels. We have a block set aside for CAESSR dogs with an excellent staff member, who works closely with all the dogs and gets to know them. Most of our dogs are taken into these kennels for assessment before they are rehomed. All dogs with health problems are given any necessary veterinary treatment prior to rehoming. Our behaviourist, Karen Jennings, will visit problem dogs in the kennels and will also assist new owners with any problems they encounter when settling in their new dog. In April 2021, the start of our twelfth year, we were slowly emerging from Covid and we were able to rehome 49 dogs – double the number we were able to rehome the previous year. At the end of March 2022 we had 4 dogs in kennels awaiting homes. The main emergency that we had in this period was in August when we agreed to take into our Rescue a cocker Spaniel “Bella” who had given birth to 10 puppies by emergency “C Section” as the owner couldn’t afford the vets bill. Sadly, Bella didn’t survive and the puppies were hand reared by the staff of Meir Park Veterinary Hospital. They were all found new homes. Mandy, employed by Hardiwick Kennels, continues to be ‘Mum’ to all the dogs who come through kennels. We are so grateful for the interest she takes in them all. This helps so much to get the right new home for each dog. Mandy is able to administer medication, groom and clean up neglected dogs and is also now helping to take dogs to vet appointments when John is unable to. She can also take photographs of the dogs for our records if necessary. During this period, Mike Davies was a very committed dog walker for the charity. Tony Pimblett has also been helping to take dogs for vet appointments. Managing the update of Microchip data is very time consuming especially as we are currently having to deal with 11 different Microchip companies each with different systems. Breeders and new puppy owners are not registering Microchips as the Law requires. Owners are not keeping their contact details up-to-date. We are under an obligation to make sure that we are not rehoming a stolen dog. Rules are different in Northern Ireland as we have recently discovered when we had three delightful female Cockers to rehome, who were born in Northern Ireland, but had passports issued by the Republic of Ireland. It took a lot of work for us to register them to CAESSR prior to their rehoming. “Cocker Rage” remains a great concern to CAESSR with John and Di turning away many dogs that are afflicted. All trustees and volunteers of the charity are unpaid helpers. Out of pocket expenses are paid to trustees and volunteers but in many cases these expenses are not reclaimed. ## **DOG CARE** The Homing Officer works closely with the Chairman. Diana Harrison is largely responsible for the matching process to ensure each dog gets the right home. John Powell handles the home vetting of prospective new owners. They handle spaniel adoption and general enquiries received by the charity, John Powell supervises and co-ordinates our activities at the Kennels. Mandy at Hardiwick Kennels can provide basic grooming. Some of the dogs that come to us are in such a mess we don't have any choice as we couldn't rehome them without being groomed. ## **VOLUNTEERS** The charity is still more than ever reliant on volunteers to help with the work of CAESSR. As it stands, `we wish to thank the same old helpers who are there at the other end of the phone. But the same as last year we desperately need new blood as we are not getting any younger. Page 2 WORKING WITH OTHER CHARITIES We have established a good working relationship with many other do9 rescue cenlres, sharing home checkers. We work closely with the City Dogs home In Sloke-on-Trenl, who approach us to take unwanted and stray Spaniels that they can't rehorne and shouldn't be destroyed. ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING A¢counls lor the year 2021122 have been completed by Lisa Guthrie and independently verified by Zoe Lawton They show lotsl Income of £35.601 94 which ha5 decreased slightly from the prior year1£39kl. We have now made il through the Covid-19 pandemic and although il did impact the charity when operations had lo slop, in line with government requirements. we have made Il through and come out the other side now We have been able lo gel back lo 'business as usual,. Expenditure was £34.376 94 lor the year resulting In a small level surplus funds for this year of £1,225.00. The lolal assets carried forward and ending balance lor the year Is £25.097.01. to be carried forward into the new fiscal year. Of the £34,376.94 expenses, £29,648 24 are direct expenses. £1.718.54 are attributable lo fundraising and Ihe remaining C3,010 16 are management and adminislralive costs This equates lo an average monthly cost lo the charity of £2,864 74 which has risen slightly from last year. The main increase in costs was seen in the management and adminislr81ion section This is because we had the very concerning dog theft incident and we have spent £300 on CCTV lor the Kennels. £118 on accounts package and £144 lor a card reader maehine. The secretary for the charity undertakes all statutory issues relating lo the charity. He also maintains the Charity's website and submits any Gift Aid claim$. FUNDRAISING In this our fv4elfth year, fvnds have been raised mainly by donation. Gift Aid and sponsored events held by supporters We prorjuced and sold a 2022 calendar and Christmas Cards, orders handled ty Emma Downing. Very popular are sponsored events through the 'Jusl Giving. facility. Our Sponsor-a-spaniel scheme Is also being managed by Emma and we are looking lo expand our fund raising. Special thanks 10 Mi¢helle Blunt for her fundraising efforts in the early part ol the year. Sadly she is no longer able 10 do this due lo returning lo working lulllime. PUBLICITY F¥ets)ok continues to grow in popularity and is a great ￿$OUrce lo show the d¢gs we are anxious to rehorne a￿1 brings in many donats'ons and new volunleets. SIGNATURE AND DECLARATION I declare In my capacity of charity trustee that the trustees have approved the report above and have authorised me lo sign il on their behalf. Secretary lan Ha￿1S0n Page 3 ## **ACCOUNT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021** |**RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS**
**Note**
**Incoming Resources**
Donations and Gifts
2
Other income
3
**Total Incoming Resources**
**Resources Expended**
Direct Charitable Expenses
4
Fundraising and Publicity
5
Management and Administration
6
**Total Resources Expended**
**NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING)**
**RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR**
Net Movement in funds during the period
Balance brought forward at 1 April 2021
Balance carried forward at 31 March 2022|**2022**
**£**
25,720.40
9,881.54
**35,601.94**
29,648.24
1,718.54
3,010.16
**34,376.94**
1,225.00
23,872.01
**25,097.01**|**2021**
**£**
29,652.52
10,118.86| |---|---|---| |||**39,771.38**| |||32,750.57
1,916.92
2,263.39| |||**36,930.88**| |||2,840.50
21,031.51| |||**23,872.01**| All the funds accumulated are classified as unrestricted ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** ## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and on a receipts and payments basis. |**2. DONATIONS AND GIFTS**
Adoption donations
Surrender donations
Other donations and gifts
Gift Aid
Legacies
**3. OTHER INCOME**
Bank Interest/commision
Calendar/cards/promotional sales
Fundraise stamps
**4. DIRECT CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE**
Veterinary Fees
Kennels
Training
Dog Food
Goodwill payments
Microchip supplies
Grooming costs
Pet Bedding
Warm Water Tap for Kennels
**5. FUNDRAISING AND PUBLICITY**
Newsletter and Calender postage
Calendar/Car sticker printing
Promotional items
Event costs / equipment
**6. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION**
Website / Software
Stationery & Printing
Insurance
Transport
Sundry Expenses
Bank/Pay Pal/Just Giving Charges
Legal
Post
Security|**2022**
**£**
11,020.00
1,355.00
12,075.40
270.00
1,000.00
**25,720.40**
6,675.79
3,205.75
-
**9,881.54**
21,614.65
7,958.10
-
-
75.49
-
-
-
-
**29,648.24**
250.00
1,449.60
18.94
-
**1,718.54**
144.00
414.19
521.33
1,128.15
10.09
448.47
-
43.93
300.00
**3,010.16**|**2021**
**£**
5,585.00
1,280.00
14,309.59
3,945.37
4,532.56| |---|---|---| |||**29,652.52**| |||6,120.06
3,960.40
38.40| |||**10,118.86**| |||25,008.87
7,172.40
-
264.35
155.50
19.95
-
9.50
120.00| |||**32,750.57**| |||391.12
1,525.80
-
-| |||**1,916.92**| |||-
211.45
521.33
974.25
-
475.97
-
80.39| |||**2,263.39**| ThEre IM now4￿cDS￿•s1II puJon•lservKeSt¢l￿r￿ity1ltCarI*fj apJtoDaw￿h1lrybl1 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AS AT 31 MARCH Z022 CVRAENT ASSETS Cashai Co-op Oank IStatemenE 0$ at 3IS¢Mar¢h 20221 24.501.89 F￿ndS ID t* 8ank•d 595.16 loss Cheques to be presented TOTALASSETS 2S,097.01 AEPRE5£NTED BY: F¥J14DS Unrtstrltt 2S.097.01 Approved by Ihe 806rd ol TNsiee50n..￿l4l.1.23. ..and y8•ed tyi lis behalf by lin H•rthrn Sttmary lan 5•uet•ry l55aGtsihrl•.Yi*wurnr Independent examlnee5 report to the of "Cotkerènd En￿1$h Sprfryr5p•nlel Rexue-. We report on thè accountsof ihe Trust for theyearended 315t March 2021, whith are set out on pagts I to 3. Respe¢tl¥e respon$lblllties of twustt•s and examlner The charity'5 trustees aré responsible for the p￿￿rat￿n of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider thai an audit is not requ¢red for this year undersettlon 43121 of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Actl and that an tndependent examination is needed. It 15 our responsibility IO: examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act- to follow the procedures laid down in the 8enernl Directlon5 gr4en by the Chaflty Commission under settion 4317llbl of ihe 1993 ki.. and to state whether particulai matters have come to our attention. 8asls ol Independent e¥amlnerfs report Our examination was carried out in accordance with the 8eneral Dlrertlon$ 8fven by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a r￿leW ol the accouniin8 records kept by Ihe charity and a comparlson of the account5 presented with those records. It also includes conslileraiion of anv unusual Stems or dlsclosure5 in the accounts. and seekin8 explanations Irom you as iiustees concernin8 any such matter5. The procedures undertaken do. noi provide all the evidence that would bt iequired In all audii and con5tqutntly no opinion is 8sven as to whether the accounts present a'trut and falrv*w' and the report is Itmited to tI￿se matters set out in Ihe staiemeni below. Independent eMmlner's statem•nt In connècioon with ourexaminatK)n no maiter ha5 come to Ouf attenilon. whlch gives us reasonable cavse to believe thai ID any matèrial resw the requiremenis.. to keep accountinR record5 in acco¥dance with sedion 41 of the 1993 Aci.. and io prepare accounts whlch accord with the accounting records and comply with the accountin8 ￿qUiremen15 ol the 1993 Art havè not been met. Name: a)E L￿rOThI Relèvant professional qualification or body.. Address.. Is LthE. thLL￿4 A&tTrf, gYAFFS STS"6Q Datt.. 1*11 112012