REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07960367 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1148172
Report of the Trustees and
Financial Statements for the Year Ended 28 February 2025
for
Rainbowdogrescue (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Lewis Smith & Co. Chartered Certified Accountants The Old Doctor's House 74 Grange Road Dudley West Midlands DY1 2AW
Rainbowdogrescue
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 28 February 2025
| Page | |||
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 6 | to | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 | to | 13 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 14 | to | 15 |
Rainbowdogrescue
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 28 February 2025
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 28 February 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
To relieve the suffering and distress of animals who are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness or because they are strays or they have been abandoned, neglected or maltreated. In particular by the provision of a rescue service and re-homing service and foster homes for temporary accommodation of such animals. To educate members of the public on matters concerning animal welfare.
Public benefit
The paragraphs below set out our activities, achievements and performance during the year, which are directly related to the objects and purposes for which the charity exists. The charity achieves its principal objects and purposes through taking into its care dogs and other animals which are unwanted, lost or abandoned and then providing all necessary care until such time as an appropriate alternative home can be identified.
Volunteers
Each year, Rainbowdogrescue relies upon the help of willing volunteers. This is not valued in the financial statements. It is estimated that in the current year this would be equivalent to approximately 1,000 hours. If this was valued at the national minimum wage rate (which at the year end was of £11.44), the value of these services to Rainbowdogrescue would be in the region of £11,440.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
The purpose of the charity is to provide the provision of life time care to animals whether they have been retired, bequeathed or require long term foster care, the latter involving those animals with specific requirements relating to behavioural problems where kennelling is inappropriate. The charity also facilitates the rescue and rehoming of animals which have been received through being unwanted, abandoned, and ill-treated or through local authority stray dog contracts.
In all cases the charity operates to the highest level of animal welfare care, consistent with ever changing statutory requirements within the funding constraints typically experienced by small to medium sized animal charities.
Shop income is the charity's main source of income. It has decreased again this year, however it is still above pre-pandemic levels, so the amount for this year is considered to be satisfactory. Donations are the next highest level of income, They have risen this year due to an increase in animal donations so this is encouraging. The remaining source of income is fundraising. More time has been spent on raising funds this year and as a result fundraising income has trebled from last year which we are very pleased about.
Therefore overall, the income of the charity has risen this year. This has enabled the charity to provide an increase in its services Therefore the charity has achieved its objectives for the year and we are as always extremely grateful to those people that have made donations to the charity.
The support of our volunteers is a valuable resource. Their support ranges from animal care to fundraising and we are grateful for their support. We have continued to benefit from a good number of people volunteering.
Gifts in kind: We are grateful for the donations of animal food and other goods including animal beds, blankets and toys which we have received.
We intend to continue to build on the strong foundations we have made over the last few years. We are now able to take in dogs whose owners are too old or too ill to continue to care for them, which will ease the worry for them and their families.
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Rainbowdogrescue
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 28 February 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The charity has continued its good work during the year and the upturn in income has enable us to provide increased services this year. Costs however have still been tightly controlled, so even though a slight deficit has been made this year, it is lower than the deficit that was made last year.
The total income for the year is £50,222 (2024 - £40,866). This includes donations of £20,413 (2024 - £12,516) and other trading activities of £29,809 (2024 - £28,350). Costs for the year are £51,473 (2024 - £42,260). The deficit for the year was £1,251 (2024 - £1,394) which has resulted in the accumulated reserves at the end of the year being £29,727 (2024 - £30,978), all of which are unrestricted reserves.
Principal funding sources
Rainbowdogrescue runs financially from income generated from shop sales, from general donations and from fundraising activities.
Investment policy and objectives
Rainbowdogrescue currently has no investment policy, all monies received are held in the principal current account which is not interest bearing.
Reserves policy
Rainbowdogrescue currently has no reserves policy as largely income matches expenditure for most of the year.
FUTURE PLANS
Our aim for this year is to take on more fundraising to make people aware of our cause which will include trying to get more volunteers and fosterers to help us move forward with our cause.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
New Trustees are appointed by the existing Trustees, in accordance with the governing document. Trustees are carefully selected for their experience and professional skills.
Key management remuneration
Mrs A Patel is the principal trustee and her remuneration is at a rate that is considered appropriate to her activities . No other trustees receive remuneration and give their time freely.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
07960367 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1148172
Registered office
30 Ash Green Dudley West Midlands DY1 3QL
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Rainbowdogrescue
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 28 February 2025
Trustees
| Trustees | |
|---|---|
| Mrs Angela Patel | Charity trustee |
| Mr Robert Stanley Adams | Pastor |
| Mr Shadie Carrier | Consultant |
| Mr Anil Patel Carrier | Solicitor |
Independent Examiner
Mr Andrew J Smith Lewis Smith & Co. Chartered Certified Accountants The Old Doctor's House 74 Grange Road Dudley West Midlands DY1 2AW
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
.......................................................................... Mrs Angela Patel - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Rainbowdogrescue
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Rainbowdogrescue ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 28 February 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and 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.
Mr Andrew J Smith The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Lewis Smith & Co. Chartered Certified Accountants The Old Doctor's House 74 Grange Road Dudley West Midlands DY1 2AW
Date: .............................................
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Rainbowdogrescue
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 28 February 2025
| 28.2.25 | 29.2.24 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Total | ||
| fund | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 20,413 | 12,516 |
| Other trading activities | 3 | 29,809 | 28,350 |
| Total | 50,222 | 40,866 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||
| Charitable activities | |||
| Support Costs | 34,926 | 32,817 | |
| Other | 16,547 | 9,443 | |
| Total | 51,473 | 42,260 | |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | (1,251) | (1,394) | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||
| Total funds brought forward | 30,978 | 32,372 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 29,727 | 30,978 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Rainbowdogrescue
Balance Sheet
28 February 2025
| 28.2.25 | 29.2.24 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Total | ||
| fund | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Tangible assets | 8 | 12,161 | 2,666 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Debtors | 9 | 1,758 | 1,700 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 30,008 | 38,432 | |
| 31,766 | 40,132 | ||
| CREDITORS | |||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 10 | (14,200) | (11,820) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 17,566 | 28,312 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | |||
| LIABILITIES | 29,727 | 30,978 | |
| NET ASSETS | 29,727 | 30,978 | |
| FUNDS | 12 | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 29,727 | 30,978 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 29,727 | 30,978 |
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 28 February 2025.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 28 February 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Rainbowdogrescue
Balance Sheet - continued
28 February 2025
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. Mrs Angela Patel - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Rainbowdogrescue
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 28 February 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£) and the figures are rounded to the nearest round pound.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Grant Income
Government grants are recognised at the point that they are receivable and there is reasonable assurance that the company will comply with the conditions attached to them. They are valued at the consideration received or to be received.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Fixtures & equipment - 10% on cost Motor vehicles - 25% on cost Computer equipment - 30% on cost
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Debtors and creditors
Debtors and Creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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Rainbowdogrescue
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 28 February 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| 2. | DONATIONS AND LEGACIES | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 28.2.25 | 29.2.24 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Donations | 20,413 | 12,516 | |
| 3. | OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | ||
| 28.2.25 | 29.2.24 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Fundraising events | 3,095 | 991 | |
| Shop income | 26,714 | 27,359 | |
| 29,809 | 28,350 | ||
| 4. | NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | ||
| Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): | |||
| 28.2.25 | 29.2.24 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Depreciation - owned assets | 1,255 | 684 | |
| Other operating leases | 7,950 | 7,800 | |
| 5. | TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS | ||
| 28.2.25 | 29.2.24 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Trustees' salaries | 12,000 | 12,000 |
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 28 February 2025 nor for the year ended 29 February 2024.
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Rainbowdogrescue
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 28 February 2025
6. STAFF COSTS
| 6. | STAFF COSTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 28.2.25 | 29.2.24 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Wages and salaries | 13,143 | 15,135 | |
| 13,143 | 15,135 | ||
| The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: | |||
| 28.2.25 | 29.2.24 | ||
| Trustee | 1 | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | 1 | |
| 2 | 2 | ||
| No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. | |||
| 7. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | ||
| Unrestricted | |||
| fund | |||
| £ | |||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||
| Donations and legacies | 12,516 | ||
| Other trading activities | 28,350 | ||
| Total | 40,866 | ||
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||
| Charitable activities | |||
| Support Costs | 32,817 | ||
| Other | 9,443 | ||
| Total | 42,260 | ||
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | (1,394) | ||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||
| Total funds brought forward | 32,372 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 30,978 |
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Rainbowdogrescue
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 28 February 2025
8. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Fixtures & equipment £ COST At 1 March 2024 6,440 Additions - Disposals - At 28 February 2025 6,440 DEPRECIATION At 1 March 2024 4,278 Charge for year 643 Eliminated on disposal - At 28 February 2025 4,921 NET BOOK VALUE At 28 February 2025 1,519 At 29 February 2024 2,162 9. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Other debtors Prepayments 10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Social security and other taxes Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
Motor Computer vehicles equipment Totals £ £ £ 2,350 1,541 10,331 10,750 - 10,750 (2,350) - (2,350) 10,750 1,541 18,731 2,350 1,037 7,665 448 164 1,255 (2,350) - (2,350) 448 1,201 6,570 10,302 340 12,161 - 504 2,666 28.2.25 29.2.24 £ £ 1,125 1,125 633 575 1,758 1,700 28.2.25 29.2.24 £ £ - 17 12,298 10,513 1,902 1,290 14,200 11,820 |
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Rainbowdogrescue
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 28 February 2025
11. LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:
| 28.2.25 | 29.2.24 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |||
| Within one year | 7,200 | 7,200 | ||
| 12. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | |||
| Net | ||||
| movement | At | |||
| At 1.3.24 | in funds | 28.2.25 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 30,978 | (1,251) | 29,727 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 30,978 | (1,251) | 29,727 | |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | ||||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | ||
| resources | expended | in funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 50,222 | (51,473) | (1,251) | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 50,222 | (51,473) | (1,251) | |
| Comparatives for movement in funds | ||||
| Net | ||||
| movement | At | |||
| At 1.3.23 | in funds | 29.2.24 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 32,372 | (1,394) | 30,978 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 32,372 | (1,394) | 30,978 |
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Rainbowdogrescue
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 28 February 2025
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 40,866 | (42,260) | (1,394) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 40,866 | (42,260) | (1,394) |
13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
As in previous years, some expenses relating to the charity were paid for personally by trustee Angela Patel. The value of these expenses are credited to a loan account in her name. The value of these expenses this year was £1,786 (2024 - £2,271) and the total amount owed to Angela at the year end was £12,298 (2024 - £10,512).
Other that the above, there were no other related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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Rainbowdogrescue
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 28 February 2025
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 28 February 2025 |
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| 28.2.25 | 29.2.24 | |
| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Donations | 20,413 | 12,516 |
| Other trading activities | ||
| Fundraising events | 3,095 | 991 |
| Shop income | 26,714 | 27,359 |
| 29,809 | 28,350 | |
| Total incoming resources | 50,222 | 40,866 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Other | ||
| Vets fees and drugs | 11,775 | 5,840 |
| Food | 521 | 59 |
| Kennel fees | 4,251 | 3,544 |
| 16,547 | 9,443 | |
| Support costs | ||
| Management | ||
| Trustees' salaries | 12,000 | 12,000 |
| Wages | 1,143 | 3,135 |
| Rent | 7,950 | 7,800 |
| Rates and water | 252 | 259 |
| Insurance | 1,090 | 1,000 |
| Light and heat | 1,258 | 945 |
| Telephone and internet | 832 | 788 |
| Printing, post and stationery | 68 | 12 |
| Sundries | 505 | 227 |
| Travelling and motor expenses | 2,212 | 1,876 |
| PayPal and eBay fees | 1,634 | 954 |
| Promotional and merchandising | 1,906 | 1,225 |
| Card charges | 89 | 172 |
| Bank charges | 152 | 174 |
| 31,091 | 30,567 | |
| Depreciation | ||
| Fixtures and equipment | 643 | 643 |
| Motor vehicles | 448 | - |
| Carried forward | 1,091 | 643 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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Rainbowdogrescue
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 28 February 2025
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 28 February 2025 |
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| 28.2.25 | 29.2.24 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Depreciation | ||
| Brought forward | 1,091 | 643 |
| Computer equipment | 164 | 41 |
| 1,255 | 684 | |
| Governance costs | ||
| Accountancy and legal fees | 2,580 | 1,566 |
| Total resources expended | 51,473 | 42,260 |
| Net expenditure | (1,251) | (1,394) |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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