WIMBLEDON GREYHOUND WELFARE
Unaudited Accounts and Annual Report
31[st ] December 2020
Registered Charity Number: 1142777
POWER IN NUMBERS LIMITED Chartered Certified Accountants 3 Kitsmead Lane, Longcross, Surrey, KT16 0EF
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WIMBLEDON GREYHOUND WELFARE
CONTENTS
| Administrative Details Trustees Report Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Accounts |
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WIMBLEDON GREYHOUND WELFARE
Address
Burhill Kennels Turners Lane Hersham Surrey KT12 4AW
Charity Registration Number
1142777
Company Registration Number
07632198
Bankers
National Westminster Bank St Nicholas Centre Sutton Surrey SM1 1NW
Independent Examiners
Power In Numbers Limited Chartered Certified Accountants 3 Kitsmead Lane Longcross Surrey KT16 0EF
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WIMBLEDON GREYHOUND WELFARE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year 31 December 2020. The objectives are the relief of suffering and distress of retired and unwanted greyhounds.
Trustees
Throughout the year ended 31 December 2020 and to the date of this report (unless otherwise stated) the following acted as Trustees and Directors.
Keith Robbins Norah McEllistrim Simon Jordan Gaynor Renwick Carol Marshall Claire Gibbins (Resigned 31 July 2020) Robert Ball (Appointed 24 October 2020) Paul Boswell (Resigned 11 May 2020) Robert Boswell (Resigned 11 May 2020)
Trustees are appointed by the existing trustees or at the Annual General Meeting. The minimum number of trustees is 3.
Principal Goals and Activities of Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare
Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare exists to care for and find homes for former racing greyhounds
Our objectives are specifically restricted to the following:
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The relief of suffering and distress of retired and unwanted greyhounds, including, but not limited to the following:
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a) Providing medical attention and treatment for those greyhounds that require it b) Providing sanctuary for those greyhounds with medical or behavioural issues c) Arranging careful and responsible re-homing of greyhounds
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The advancement of education of the general public in matters relating to greyhounds and by this means to prevent cruelty and suffering.
In the above objectives, all references to greyhounds also include other sighthounds.
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Achievements and Performance
Review of Activities
2020 was the ninth full year for Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare. For the 12 months ending December 2020, WGW found homes for 130 greyhounds. This is the highest annual number since the charity was established.
Fundraising and promotional activities
It is always important for us at WGW to keep our volunteers and supporters aware of what is happening and any possible updates within the charity. We do this via a variety of media; by paper and online newsletters, website and our face-book pages and in local press. We also appeared on ITV London News, where we were showcased as a worthy local charity who had received a donation from the bequest of a long-time Hersham resident. This has meant us reaching a wider TV audience, especially as many people are interested in the welfare of the greyhounds and in our rehoming centre. Our supporters, who are often also hound owners, can help us raise funds and reach more people with various online fundraisers to promote greyhounds as great pets.
COVID restrictions have meant that our usual schedule of planned public fundraising events had to be cancelled. This has meant we had to seek alternative fundraising ideas, which have been held online. Our wonderful and dedicated supporters have continued to show support in a variety of ways, examples including organising their own personal fundraisers, running online quizzes via Zoom, setting up birthday fundraisers on face-book, and themed and one-off raffles. These have all been run by supporters with kennels support.
We have continued to promote our charity locally, although this has unfortunately been impacted by COVID restrictions which has meant the cancellation of traditional local events which have always brought in a good public response, e.g our annual Christmas Blessing on the Green by the local vicar. We have continued to see a distinct rise in the number of calls and online queries to the kennels, especially those interested in homing a greyhound or offering to foster a hound to help assess them for homing. During the Covid19 period, we have had even more enquiries, although we do have to ensure that post lockdown, the dog will not be left for overly long periods in the future.
In normal times we usually have many regular visitors, including community support workers, young adults participating in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme, and corporate volunteers helping out with tasks such as painting and walking the hounds for a few days. Unfortunately this was not been possible for the majority of the year.
So, all in all another busy year with lots going on, both on a normal operational level and behind the scenes, none of which would have been possible without such wonderful committed trustees, staff and volunteers.
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Finance and reserves
The ninth full year as an independent charity has been successful with a closing balance of reserves of £957,697. The charity has a policy of maintaining 6 months costs in reserves. This totals approximately £100,000. A separate restricted reserve has been established to finance the long term intention of the charity purchasing its own kennels. A number of legacies received in the past have specifically requested that the funds be used for this purpose, and this is now reflected in this new reserve. The balance carried forward will allow discretionary spending on facilities for the kennels on due course, as well as assisting us in our long-term goal of owning a kennel site outright.
We have conducted some restructuring of the charity to ensure we remain a viable entity in the long term. Over the previous 12 months we examined how we operate, understanding our cost base in more detail and debating how we could provide the best care for our hounds in the most cost effective way. The restructuring has focussed, in the main, on drawing down onto one site to ensure we operate as economically as possible. Whilst this was a pre COVID action it has proven to be invaluable in weathering the current circumstances.
Public Benefit
The trustees have considered the guidance provided by the Charity Commission in relation to public benefit and the activities of the charity.
Summary
The ninth full year of operation as an independent charity has continued to be beneficial to the operational and financial aspects of Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare. Our supporters have continued to be incredible in their generosity in supporting our efforts and further improvements have already been made in the amenities at the kennels which will continue to provide a stable financial future.
Small Companies exemptions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The report was approved by the trustees on 24 April 2021 and signed on their behalf by:
C MARSHALL (Trustee)
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WIMBLEDON GREYHOUND WELFARE
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 December 2020, which are set out on pages 8 to 11.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement on the next page.
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WIMBLEDON GREYHOUND WELFARE
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare (Cont’d)
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or
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I 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.
N Robinson FCCA, MAAT
Power In Numbers Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants 3 Kitsmead Lane, Longcross, Surrey, KT16 0EF
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WIMBLEDON GREYHOUND WELFARE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(Including the Income and Expenditure account) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st December 2020
| INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary Income Donations & legacies Gift aid Fundraising Dog sponsorship and adoptions Activities for generating funds Holiday donations Shop Sales & Lottery Investment income RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of generating funds Shop purchases & lottery Fundraising Advertising Charitable Expenditure Welfare of animals Vet fees Premises costs Staff costs Other admin costs Governance Costs Legal Fees Independent Examiners' Fee TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES Net income/(expenditure) for the year Balance brought forward at 1st January 2019 Balances carried forward at 31st December 2020 |
Notes 6 7 5 |
2020 £ Total Unrestricted 196,056 28,693 34,534 30,167 289,450 17,682 15,994 33,676 707 323,834 5,295 0 0 5,295 21,873 11,941 27,948 132,514 651 194,926 7,664 2,521 210,405 113,428 844,269 957,697 |
2019 £ Total Unrestricted 123,072 17,055 46,125 31,979 218,230 44,864 19,624 64,488 2,056 284,774 8,243 0 0 8,243 52,353 29,421 21,252 141,206 3,894 248,126 0 2,494 258,863 25,911 818,358 844,269 |
2019 £ Total Unrestricted 123,072 17,055 46,125 31,979 218,230 44,864 19,624 64,488 2,056 284,774 8,243 0 0 8,243 52,353 29,421 21,252 141,206 3,894 248,126 0 2,494 258,863 25,911 818,358 844,269 |
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| 123,072 17,055 46,125 31,979 218,230 44,864 19,624 64,488 2,056 284,774 8,243 0 0 8,243 52,353 29,421 21,252 141,206 3,894 248,126 0 2,494 258,863 25,911 818,358 844,269 |
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WIMBLEDON GREYHOUND WELFARE
BALANCE SHEET
at 31st December 2020
| Current assets Cash and bank balances Debtors Stock Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Creditors and accruals Total assets less current liabilities Total net assets Represented by: Funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds: Kennel Purchase Fund - Restricted General Fund - Unrestircted |
Notes | £ 956,639 5,478 6,292 968,409 10,711 |
2020 £ £ 835,558 8,379 3,150 847,087 2,818 957,697 957,697 600,000 357,697 957,697 |
2019 £ 844,269 844,269 0 844,269 844,269 |
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The company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the period ended 31st December 2020.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period ended 31st December 2020 in accodance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibility for:
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(i) ensuring the company keeps accounting records which comply with sections 386 and 387 Companies Act 2006; and
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(ii) Preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of its financial year and of its profit and loss for the financial year in accordance with section 394 and section 395, which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements so far as applicable to the company.
The financial statements were prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Accounts approved by the Board on 24 April 2021 and signed on its behalf by:
K Robbins - Trustee
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WIMBLEDON GREYHOUND WELFARE
Notes to the Accounts
For the year ended 31 December 2020
1.1 Basis of accounting These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. 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 105) issued on 16 July 2014
• the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) • and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
1.2 Change of accounting policy The accounts present a true and fair view and the accounting policies adopted are those outlined above.
1.3 Changes to accounting estimates No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period.
1.4 Material prior year errors No material prior year error have been identified in the reporting period.
1.5. Recognition of income -These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:
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the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
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it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources; and
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the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
1.6. Offsetting - There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS 105 SORP or FRS 105.
1.7. Grants and donations - Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met . 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 .
1.8. 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.
1.9. 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 unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.
2.0. Liability recognition - Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the
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WIMBLEDON GREYHOUND WELFARE
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31st December 2020
2.1 Transactions with trustees and connected persons
Carol Marshall – trustee received remuneration totalling £22,515 (2019-£18,986). No other director/trustee received any remuneration from the company for services rendered during the year. No trustees received any expenses in the year. The trustees have received permission from the Charity Commission to employ Carol Marshall.
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Debtors : Amounts falling due within one year Debtors Prepayments Creditors Social Security and other taxes Pension fund Trade creditors and accruals |
2020 £ 4,140 1,337 5,478 2020 £ 359 210 10,143 10,711 |
2019 £ 6,008 2,371 8,379 2019 £ 207 256 2,355 2,818 |
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5 Independent Examination
The fee payable to the independent examiner totalled £2,521
| 6 | Staff costs Salaries Social security costs Pension costs The average number of employees totalled |
2020 £ 130,198 1,072 1,243 132,514 11 |
2019 £ 137,977 2,077 1,152 141,206 15 |
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No employee received remuneration exceeding £60,000
7 Legal Fees
Legal fees were incurred in relation to the disposal of a property left to the Charity, review of the governance arrangements, and in relation to the restructuring of the charity’s operations.