WIMBLEDON GREYHOUND WELFARE Unaudited Accounts and Annual Re ort 31°, December 2021 Re istered Chari Number: 1142777 Power,, numbers POWER IN NUMBERS LIMITED Chartered Certified Accountants 3 Kitsmead Lane, Longcross, Surrey, KT16 OEF Page 1 WIMBLEDON GREYHOUND WELFARE CONTENTS Pa Administrative Details Trustees Report Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Accounts 10-11 Page 2 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 OEF Page 3 WIMBLEDON GREYHOUND WELFARE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year 31 December 2021. The objectives are the relief of suffering and distress of retired and unwanted greyhounds. Trustees Throughout the year ended 31 December 2021 and to the date of this report (unless Othe￿ISe stated} the following acted as Trustees and Directors. Keith Robbins Norah McEllistrim Simon Jordan Gaynor Renwick Carol Marshall Bob Ball Trustees are appointed by the existing trustees or at the Annual General Meeting. The minimum number of trustees is 3. Princi al Goals and Activities of Wimbledon Gre hound Welfare Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare exists to care for and find homes for former racing greyhounds Our objectives are specifically restricted to the following.. The relief of suffering and distress of retired and unwanted greyhounds, including. but not limited to the following.. a} PrOl￿dIng medical attention and treatment for those greyhounds that require it b} Providing sanctuary for those greyhounds with medical or behavioural issues c) Arranging carefvl and responsible re-homing of greyhounds d) 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. Achievements and Performance Review of Actimties 2021 was the tenth full year for Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare. For the 12 rmnths ending December 2021, WGW found homes for 120 greyhounds. Page 4 Fundraisin and rotTKltional activities It is always important for us at WGW to keep our volunteers and supporters aware of what is happening and any possible updates wilhin Ihe charity. This we have done via a variety of media., by paper and online news update, website and our face-book pages and in national & local press e.g. in 'Red' magazine, a national leisure magazine and locally.. the Richmond & Barnes Magazine, Guildford, Farnham &Woking magazine, Elmbridge & Kingston Magazine, Surrey Downs Magazine, and the Windsor, Maidenhead & Ascot Magazine. With an estimated distribution of 219,000 and targeted at AB1 Homes (worth £1 m or more in the area), we were advised these articles we would potentially be picked up by influencers and other marketeers. This has meant us reaching a wider national & local audience, especially as many people are inlerested in the welfare of the greyhounds in our rehoming centre. Our supporters, who are often also hound owners, can help us raise fijnds and reach r￿re people with various online informational or fun videos and fundraisers to pror￿te greyhounds as great pets. Supporters have also run their own personal fundraisers alongside kennel ones, as Covid-19 reslrictions meant the cancellation of our schedule of planned public fundraising events. Their alternative fundraising ideas e.g. one supporter has run an online Quiz. individuals have set up birthday fundraisers on face-book, and themed and one-off raffles have been run by supporters with kennels support, has been a valuable source of fundraising for the kennels. Additionally, we have continued to promote our charity locally and this has resulted in requests for us to attend local events which have traditionally brought in a good public response but which we have due to the social restrictions, have not been able to take up. We did still manage our outdoor annual Chrislmas Blessing on the Green overseen by the local vicar, and a carefully managed Meet & Greet in Windsor. We have continued to see a d istinct 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 him or her for homing. At the kennels themselves, we also usually have many regular visitors with community support workers and young adults participating in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme at various levels, although due to the restrictions this has not been possible for the majority of the year. We are very fortunate that as an outdoor activity, we are usually able to invite people to our kennels which is a very effective way to showcase our charity and promote greyhounds as pets and allows people to take that first tentative step of potentially offering a greyhound a ho￿￿ without any pressure. We have been fortunate in that our dedicated supporters have continued to show support in a variety of ways and tirelessly seek to raise funds by arranging various online events instead of the usual scheduled Meet & Greets and some regular coffee mornings at the weekends which have traditionally helped make our weekend dog-walking a great community outdoor interest. We have also had corporate groups walking the hounds. Any legacy we have received intended to be used towards the purchase of our kennels, will help secure the long-term future of WGW. So, all in all another busy year with lots going on, both on a normal operational level and behind the scenes and despite the unforeseen pandemic we have all had to operate through none of which would be possible without such wonderful committed trustees, staff and volunteers. Page 5 Finance and reserves The tenth full year as an independent charity has been successful with a closing balance of reserves of £953,883. 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 Ihis 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 rrK)re 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 circurT6tances. Public Benefit The trustees have considered the guidance provided by the Charity Commission in relation to public benefit and the activities of the chaiity. Summa The ninth ftjll 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 fijrther improvements have already been made in the amenities at the kennels which will continue to provide a stable financial future. Small Com anies exem tions 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 2022 and signed on their behalf by: C MARSHALL {Trustee) Page 6 WIMBLEDON GREYHOUND WELFARE Inde endent examiner's re ort to the trustees of Wimbledon Gre hound Welfare I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 December 2021, 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 l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. It is my responsibility to= examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, 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 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 fairf view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement on the next page. Page 7 WIMBLEDON GREYHOUND WELFARE Inde endent examiner's re ort to the trustees of Wimbledon Gre hound Welfare Cont'd Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention 1. which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met,. or 2. 1 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 OEF **Page 8** **WIMBLEDON GREYHOUND WELFARE** ## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** (Including the Income and Expenditure account) **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st December 2021** |**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 2021
**Balances carried forward at 31st December 2021**|**Notes**
**6**
**7**
**5**|**2021**
**£**
Total
Unrestricted
93,568
14,979
30,032
27,337
165,917
19,634
7,191
26,825
**86**
**192,828**
11,031
0
0
11,031
13,338
13,563
24,066
107,456
2,954
161,378
21,735
2,498
**196,642**
(3,814)
957,697
**953,883**|**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**|**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**| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||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**| **Page 9** ## **WIMBLEDON GREYHOUND WELFARE** ## **BALANCE SHEET** ## **at 31st December 2021** |**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 - Unrestricted|**Notes**|**£**
939,889
19,309
3,980
**963,178**
**9,296**|**2021**
**£**
**£**
956,639
5,478
6,292
**968,409**
**10,711**
**953,883**
**953,883**
600,000
353,883
**953,883**|**2020**
**£**
**957,697**
**957,697**
600,000
357,697
**957,697**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||**3**
**4**|||| The company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the period ended 31st December 2021. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period ended 31st December 2021 in accodance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibility for: - (i) ensuring the company keeps accounting records which comply with sections 386 and 387 Companies Act 2006; and - (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 2022 and signed on its behalf by: **K Robbins** - Trustee **Page 10** ## **WIMBLEDON GREYHOUND WELFARE** ## **Notes to the Accounts** ## **For the year ended 31 December 2021** **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: - the charity becomes entitled to the resources; - it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources; and - 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 **Page 11** **WIMBLEDON GREYHOUND WELFARE** ## **Notes to the Accounts** ## **for the year ended 31st December 2021** ## **2.1 Transactions with trustees and connected persons** Carol Marshall – trustee received remuneration totalling £28,469 (2020-£22,515). 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. |**3**
**4**|**Debtors**
: Amounts falling due within one year
Debtors
Prepayments
**Creditors**
Social Security and other taxes
Pension fund
Trade creditors and accruals||**2021**
**£**
18,041
1,268
**19,309**
**2021**
**£**
-3,784
310
12,769
**9,296**||**2020**
**£**
4,140
1,337
**5,478**
**2020**
**£**
359
210
10,143
**10,711**| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ## **5 Independent Examination** The fee payable to the independent examiner totalled £2,497 |**6**|**Staff costs**
Salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
The average number of employees totalled||**2021**
**£**
105,334
700
1,422
**107,456**
9||**2020**
**£**
130,198
1,072
1,243
**132,514**
11| |---|---|---|---|---|---| 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.