RIDGEBACK RESCUE
TRUSTEES, REPORT, EXAMINER'S REPORT
PROFIT & LOSS AND BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Footprints Accountancy Ltd
CIMA
24 Gander Lane
Barlborough
Chesterfield
S43 4PZ

RIDGEBACK RESCUE
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees have pleasure in presentin8 their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year
ended 31st December 2024.
Introductlon
The details as set out below are those required by the Charities Commission.
Legal 5tatU5
Ridgeback Rescue (formerly The Midlands & Northem Ridgeback Support & Rescue Trust) is constituted by a
deed of Trust, and is registered a5 charity number 1146704.
Trustees
Ms Julie Robinson
Mr Kevin Blackwell
Mrs Kerry Rhodes- resigned June 2024
Mr Tyler Rhodes
Mrs Sheridan Gray
Ms Helen Crowe
Mrs L15a Edwards
All trustees have acted for the entirety of the financial year.
Objertlves ol Rldiebatk Rescue
The objectlves of the charlty are to provide appropriate care, protection. treatment, securlty and support for
Rhodesian Rid8ebacks; to relieve suffering and distress where necessary to find suitable permanent new
home5 for such animals- and to educate and advise both Rhodesian Ridgeback owners and the wider publlc In
matters pertainin8 to the health, welfare and the prevention of cruelty and sufferin8 of these dogs.
Organlsatlon
The management of the charity is under the control of the trustees. The trustees shall have power to deal with
any matters not covered by the charity's rules.

RIDGEBACK RESCUE
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Trustees Report .
The Charities Act requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for every financial year, which give a
true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity at the end of the year and of the surplus, or the
deficiency for the year.
In preparing those finantlal statements, the trustees are required to select suitable accounting pollcles, and
then apply them on a consistent basis, making judgement5 and estimates that are Prudent and reasonable.
The trustees must also prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it Is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will contlnue in business.
The tru5tee5 are responsible for keepin8 proper accountin8 record5 which disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Charities Act 2011. The truslees are also responsible for Safeguarding the assets of the charity
and hence for taking reasonable Steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularitie5.
The report was approved by the Trustees on
and 15 slgned on their behalf by

RIDGEBACK RESCUE
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Aevlew of Developments, Artlvftles & Ach5e¥ements
2024 proved to be a very challen8in8 year for the Charity.
Our long serving Chair, Kerry Rhodes, decided to step down to concentrate on personal matters, and in June
the Trustee accepted her resi8nation. At the AGM I was voted in as Chairman in addition to my existing duties
as Treasurer.
The Trustee will be forever 8rateful to Kerry for her inC￿dIble hard work in both promoting the acttvities of the
Charity and offerin8 her vast wealth of knowledge to the Trustees and all the supporters of the Charity who
contacted us. We remain in contact with Kerry and wish her the very best on her journey.
The Charity Itself had a busy Year, offerlng advice and help In many different areas. As one of our Trustees Is
qualified behaviourist. we have been able to offer advice on a much wider range of subjects.
Our flnanclal posltion has Improved throughout the year. and we have been able to help a number of do85
with expensive veterinary bills. includin8 a case of Lumbro Sacral condition and a laminectomy.
We are very grateful to our 8rowSn8 number of supporters who have made It Posslble for us to help these
dogs.
Durin8 the year we re-homed 39 dogs, 28 male and 11 female. We were contacted by many more owners who
were lookin8 for guidance and information about the breed and l am very pleased to say that we were able to
help in these case5.
We will continue to offer support. advice and guidance wherever we can, and look forward to 2025 with
anticipation.
Kevln Blackwell
Chalrnreasurer
Ridg¢back Re5¢ue

RIDGEBACK RESCUE
DETAILED INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
TURNOVER
Sales
Adoption, rehomin8 & fosterin8
Pet insurances
Donations
Training Services
Fundin8
10,073
14,102
662
23.155
12,113
25,331
11.682
2.945
11.236
50.936
60,362
OTHER INCOME
Interest receivable
2,339
1.425
53,275
61.787
DIRECT COSTS
Merchandise purchoses
Veterinary fees
Kennel fees
Shows & events
8,306
12,899
5,224
11.238
8,073
7,938
1.277
126.4291
128.5261
OTHeR CHARGes
Premi5e5 expen5e5.'
Stora8e
1,775
1,775
1.775
1.775
General udministrative costs..
Insurance
Printing. postage & stationary
Accountancy
Donations
Office costs
Tralning
Sundry
Telecommunications
Bank Charges
962
1.455
462
765
1,441
462
451
139
513
ioi
1.327
87
74
4.(X17
4.29S
15.7821
16,0701
NEf SURPLUS/(DEFicrr)
21,064
27,191

RIDGEBACK RESCUE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Responslbllltles and Basls of Report
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under sertion 145 of the 2011 Art and
In carrying Out my examination. I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under 5ettion 1451511bl of the Act.
Independent Examlner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material rnatters have come to my attention in connection
with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respert:
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Art or the accounts do not accord wlth
the a¢countin8 recor(Is.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connectlon with the examination to whlch
attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Sllned:
Dated:
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Footprints Accountancy Ltd
CIMA
24 Gander Lane
Barlborough
Chesterfield
S43 4PZ

RIDGEBACK RESCUE
BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
CURRENT ASSETS
Bank accounts
Stock
Loan to trustee
168.867
2.2LX)
146,503
2,200
650
149,353
171,067
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors & Accruals
{1.1121
14621
NET CURRENT ASSEfs (UABILrriES)
169,955
148,891
NET ASSETS
169,955
148,891
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Balance as at 1st January 2023
Net proflt for the year
Balance as at 31st December 2023
148,891
21,064
169,955
121,699
27,192
148,891