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30 March 2021
Charity Commission For England and Wales PO Box 1095 Liverpool L69 3UD
Dear Sirs
Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Rescue — 1152380
We enclose on behalf of our above named client their accounts for the year ended 31 December 2020.
Yours faithfully
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Haines Watts Nottingham Limited
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www.hwca.com Haines Watts Nottingham Limited 22-26 Nottingham Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 BAA Telephone: 0115 949 6838 Fax: 0115 949 6839 Email: nottingham@hwca.com
A list of the names of the principals is available at the registered office Registered in England & Wales, company no, 11389373
Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Rescue
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the Year Ended 3] December 2020
Charity Number 1152380
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Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Rescue
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2020
WELCOME TO OUR ANNUAL CHARITY REPORT
This document gives up to date information for the organisation known as Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Rescue (registered charity no 1152380) or NAYBR.
Thank you for taking the time to read it.
Like so many organisations and individuals, the global pandemic has had a huge impact on us, but we have strived to adapt and continue our work whilst keeping safe and focused.
Our fundraising opportunities have been the most affected as our usual events and shows have all had to be cancelled due to the understandable restrictions of COVID-19. We have looked to alternative and often web based technologies to continue to raise funds and communicate our work until such a time we are able to meet up in person with our supporters and friends.
Our message has been consistent throughout the pandemic in that we are still ‘open’ and doing everything we can to support dogs in need.
Objectives and Activities
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© To alleviate the suffering and distress caused to dogs, in particular the breed known as boxers, which may have been ill-treated, abandoned or in need of a new home in Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire, surrounding counties and in cases throughout the UK.
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e Provide Veterinary care for all dogs in rescue including neutering and spaying and as the law changed in 2016, we now microchip all our dogs or update existing microchip details.
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e Promote and educate the general public about the welfare, well-being and appropriate care of dogs and encourage responsible ownership - this is one of our most important challenges. We believe that education is the key to a successful re-homing, especially in light of all the recent TV advertisements showing boxer dogs.
How we began and why we are needed — more so now than ever
We began as are a group of boxer lovers who worked together to help boxers in need. Most members of NAYBR own a boxer, have previously owned a boxer or a boxer cross and have an affinity with the breed.
We became aware of a significant number of boxers or boxer cross-breeds needing re-homing. Owners wanted somewhere trusted and safe, with the dog’s interest in mind to re-home their boxer dogs. As boxer lovers and owners ourselves we understood this desire and the requirements of the breed.
We noticed in past years more and more boxer dogs were increasingly becoming abandoned. Dogs then ended up either on the streets as a danger to themselves and the public or in council pounds. By working with the local dog wardens we relieve stress on their over-burdened services.
As more dogs needed help the group began to grow and take on more work and consequently a more formal arrangement was adopted and eventually NAYBR becamea registered charity.
The UK is seeing a huge rise in demand for dogs as people currently restricted in their movements and spending more time working from home. HAYBR like other rescues are monitoring this situation and have taken the decision to temporarily suspend applications to Adopt. A full statement has been released to the public with a clear explanation of why we have taken this decision. Sadly, we suspect this demand has seen an increase in irresponsible amateur and even illegal breeding to meet this demand; we strongly condemn such reaction to demand and encourage the public to be patient. It is our expectation that once lockdown and movement restrictions are eased, rescues will see an influx of unwanted dogs that were obtained with little or no thought to long term welfare needs.. We will of course be ready for such eventualities if this proves to be the case and Applications to Adopt will reopen as appropriate. In the meantime, the Rescue lines and contacts are always available for surrender enquiries and general support and advice.
Our Foster program continues to be our priority and these dogs and their Foster families are receiving all the care and support they need from us.
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On occasions we have taken dogs that, for various reasons, have been turned down by other rescues. We may be their last hope before either being advertised "free to a good home" on selling sites or social media or simply turned out into the street.
The need for a breed specific rescue has been proved time and time again by the sheer amount of dogs we take.
Why do Boxers end up in Rescue?
Boxer dogs do come into rescue for many reason such as:-
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e Abandonment
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« Handed in due to bereavement
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e Have suffered cruelty or neglect
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Be too much for their owners
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e Berecommended to us by a vet or other professional body such as dog warden. *® They have become unaffordable for the owners due to changes in circumstances. e Owners simply do not have time to meet the needs of the dog.
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e Impulse purchase (having watched a current advertisement showing an adorable boxer acting comically) that proves unwise as the dog’s needs are often not thought of at the time of purchase. Understanding the breed is paramount here.
Whatever the reason, we believe that each and every dog deserves a happy, loving home and we will endeavour to find this for each boxer.
How do we achieve such good results at NAYBR?
We rescue boxer dogs that may have come into the rescue by the methods previously mentioned.
Every dog is assessed by a vet for general health checks and vaccinated if not already done. We now microchip unchipped dogs as is the law or change and update the details of the existing microchip if there is one. This is vital for the dog’s welfare and to comply with current law in the case of the microchip details. Then each dog is measured for its suitability for a new home. This involves finding out if the dog can live with other pets that may be in their new home, if that dog can live with children and the nature of the dog. This can be achieved in some instances by having the dog in a foster home. This gives the fosterer a first hand insight to the nature of the dog and how it copes in a home. Dogs in loving homes are happier too so it’s a win/win situation!
Some younger dogs need plenty of exercise whilst an older boxer may just need short strolls with a comfy bed and a loving companion. We do our very best to match dog to owner to create a bond for life. We do NOT give a dog to the person at the top of the list — the dog needs to be right for the owner and vice versa. We make this absolutely clear to each potential adopter and to date we have received positive feedback from this approach.
So our success is born from good practice and experience.
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Achievements and Performance of Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Rescue
After achieving registered charity status in the spring of 2013 NAYBR volunteers formed a committee and adopted a constitution.
As a registered charity our constitution is as follows:
“To promote humane behaviour towards dogs, in particular, but not exclusively, the breed known as boxers and boxer cross breeds by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for animals which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage and to educate the public in matters pertaining to dog welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among dogs in Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire.”
All members of NAYBR are proud to uphold the standard set in our constitution.
How the general public get involved with NAYBR and the public benefit we provide
By adopting a boxer — following registration and a home-check, individuals are offered a suitable dog for their lifestyle. An agreement is signed and support is offered to the adopting family for the whole life of the dog. We believe it is this close and caring support network that has made our organisation as popular as it is.
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e By fostering a boxer in need ~ Boxers love being with people and fare much better in a home than in kennels. We have members who look after dogs in their own homes with expenses being settled by the rescue. This gives the dog a chance to live in a home environment and be assessed first hand by the fosterer. Any issues can be spotted and dealt with during this period. Fosterer’s give prospective new owners a firsthand account of exactly what the dog is like, how the dog copes with situations and can help enormously when placing dogs with new owners.
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By volunteering at one of our events - Members of the public are invited to join the team at a large event such as a county dog show, game and country show or help at our local events such as our stall which we have at Pets At Home quite frequently. These events are advertised on our successful Facebook page and on our website. Many people pop along to ask questions and share their experiences which has made for a very close knit support network which is growing weekly. We also run a Funday event in the summer where we invite all members with or out without their pets, and anyone else who would like to attend. There is a show, tombola, raffle and stalls.
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e By donating spare change — We gratefully accept unwanted items for our tombola’s, sales and stalls. Toys, toiletries, sweets, bottles of wine, anything is gratefully accepted. We are always in need of items throughout the year for our many events where we raise funds and promote responsible dog ownership.
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e By joining our growing Facebook group — People join us on our Facebook page to see how we help and support one another, share our boxer moments and pictures and offer advice to those in need — we have over 3,500 members and are growing we reach a nationwide audience and find people who have not adopted from us will come and support us and join in at events. Some of these people have become key members of the team and have been united in their love of the boxer breed.
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duties under Section 4 of the 2006 Charities Act with regards to Public Benefit.
OUR VOLUNTEERS,
Simply, we could not be who we are without our trustees, co-ordinators, helpers, volunteers and supporters.
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Whatever capacity they have helped in, whether a trustee or not, each one is valued and thanked individually. They may be helping on the fundraising stall, picking up a dog, performing a homecheck or simply donating to our cause, we exist because of the goodwill and co-operation of each and every member of the team. This is one of NAYBR's BIGGEST SUCCESSES, bringing together like minded people and forming a bond and supporting one another.
Every member considers themselves a part of a unique family who knows support and guidance are at their fingertips: just ask and help is there.
We even have people who have not adopted from us but are boxer owners who have joined us as they like the friendly, supportive nature of the group.
We also have volunteers who lost their dog whilst on holiday many miles from home and their distress caught the hearts of the group who rallied to help these people. Thankfully their dog was found and as a consequence, these people now come to many of our events to raise funds.
Support for NAYBR comes in many forms but is most apparent on our Facebook page where members far and wide join in, offer advice, ask for help and share their experiences. This has been a key factor in our growing success as a rescue.
As in previous years, last year our band of supporters grew and we hope to build on this excellent network of people, recruiting new members and drawing on their experiences of dealing with boxers, their fundraising ideas and especially their help in staffing events during the coming year. AsNAYBR[expands][and][grows,][so][does][our][ team][of][ supporters.]
This past year we have had exceptional support from some people who we would like to publicly recognise and thank here.
Charlotte Hanson: Vet at Animal Doctor, who has gone above and beyond the call of duty for the dogs in our care. Charlotte has done fantastic work with the dogs we have in foster. Thank you Charlotte!
Staveley Vets: The resident vet at our kennels, Calagran Four Paws Hotel and Quarantine Kennel, who looks after the dogs we have there. Sean and James are very understanding of our breed and nothing is too much trouble. The offer a professional service and are always on hand if needed.
Kim Hunt: A dog behaviour specialist who works with us to help dogs who are having difficulties with training and behaviour issues,
Jayne Strange: Jayne offers Canine Massage Therapy and has worked with our dogs to improve the quality of their lives.
A BIG Thank You to:
We are supported by some generous companies who kindly donate goods and services to help us. Their generosity has been a key part of our success as without it, we simply would not have had the funds to help as many dogs as we have and raise awareness of our cause. THANK YOU to these organisations — your support is very much appreciated! These companies include:
Pets At Home Support Adoption For Pets Aztec Events Heron Foods of Ollerton Lintbelis Pet Supplies Amazon Smiles Calagran Four Paws Doggy Hotel Staveley Vets Mad Hatter Events Fish for Dogs Kong Toys Thorntons Chocolates Burns
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Structure, Governance and Management
We are governed by a constitution document which was adopted on the 11 November 2012 and was accepted onto the charity register on 11 May 2013.
The rescue is made up of volunteers who may or may not have adopted a dog from rescue known as NAYBR. No member takes a wage; all give their time freely as volunteers and receive no remuneration or benefits.
Trustees are volunteers or members who have been elected or re-elected at the Annual General Meeting. AGMs are held in March of each year.
NAYBR follows a Confidentiality Policy and a Data Protection Policy; Equal Opportunities guidelines are followed as well as a Diversity Policy, Trustee Conflict of Interest Policy and a Code of Conduct Policy.
Recruitment and Appointment of Management Committee (Trustees)
Trustees are volunteers or members who have been elected or re-elected at the Annual General Meeting. AGM’s are held in March of each year.
NAYBR follow a confidential policy, data protection policy, equal opportunities guidelines are followed as well as a diversity policy, trustee conflict of interest policy and a code of conduct policy.
Financial Review
A detailed Accountant’s Report is available, verified by an independent body. This will be submitted at the earliest opportunity after our financial year.
Reserves
We do not hold a specific level of reserves. There are few ongoing financial commitments, therefore, if we were unable to continue, these amounts would be identified, paid and the charity would cease to trade.
Our aims for 2021 and achievements in 2020
We have a very successful, ongoing partnership with Support Adoption for Pets through the Pets at Home stores at Sutton and Wakefield. We were chose as their partner charity in 2019 and again in 2020, this involved fundraising at their stores as well as helping them fundraise for their summer and Christmas events. Due to COVID restrictions, we have not been able to attend the stores ourselves, but their support continues into 2021 and we look forward to meeting their colleagues and the public again very soon.
We are incredibly grateful for the grants and support we have received from several organisations during these very difficult times, these have been vital to carry us through until better times return.
Understandably our normal country shows such as Aztec’s All About Dogs and Mad Hatters, Dog Lovers Festival have all had to be cancelled. We hope that these can be rescheduled and go ahead in the not too distant future, rules permitting.
To make good use of this quieter time, we have been reviewing and updating protocol and documentation, these include Risk Assessments to consider the risk from COVID-19 and our published Privacy Policy, which we take very seriously.
We remain positive for 2021 and are optimistic for a return to normal life following the pandemic, in the meantime we are continuing to look to alternative ‘remote’ and web-based fundraising events. Regular communication to our members continues in order to promote our cause, we are also aware that at difficult times we should strive to encourage health and wellbeing to all our follower as well as their dogs.
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Reference and Administrative Information
Administration: Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Rescue also known as NAYBR
Website: co.uk Correspondence Address: 33 Cherry Tree Drive Long Duckmanton Chesterfield Derbyshire S44 5JL Independent Examiner: D J Lockwood FCCA ACA ATT - Haines Watts Chartered Accountants Cliffe Hill House 22-26 Nottingham Road Stapleford Nottingham NG9 8AA Banking Address: Lloyds TSB 27 — 28 Stodman Street Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1AW
Registered Charity Number: 1152380
As a charity, NAYBR has a team of trustees that oversee the running of the organisation. These people were appointed in the year.
Mr Matthew McDonnell-Chair Mrs Joanne Jenkins, Treasurer Mrs Julie Foster, Secretary Mrs Nicola McDonnell - Yorkshire Area Co-ordinator Ms Emma Roberts — Fundraising Co-ordinator Mr Stuart Roberts ( resigned in year) Mr Andrew Foster Mr Andrew Britton (Appointed in year)
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NAYBR also has a great team of Volunteer Coordinators who help run the rescue. Their roles include:
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*® overseeing the kennels; e looking after our dogs in foster; e fundraise for us; e assess dogs and consider new owners;
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arrange ‘meet and greets’ with the dogs and prospective new owners;
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e look after our stock and storage unit; e man the phones, taking all manner of enquiries; e fill in necessary paperwork from those wishing to adopt or foster; * appeal for help;
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« hold car boot sales; and e bag-pack at local supermarkets.
These people deserve a special mention so we are proud to have Karen Hodge, Kerry Lambe, Mark Fenton, Fiona Leatherland, Gail Wilkin and Chris Cobb as valued team members. Some of these people are former Trustees who are still active members in our team.
We are proud to have Andrew Britton stepping up to position of Trustee, his dedication and passion is a real asset to NAYBR and he remains very positive in his continuing role as Volunteers Coordinator.
We are sad to see Mr Stuart Roberts standing down as a Trustee but appreciate his work and family commitments. We thank him for his dedication to Rescue and look forward to seeing him at our shows again very soon.
We also have two volunteers who support us at events and shows whenever they can. Due to logistics, they find it hard to attend meetings but special mention must be given to Lewis Blythe and Gary Lee, who are a big part of the team.
Risk Assessment
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular, those related to operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate their exposure to the major risks.
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Declaration
We, the Trustees, declare we have approved the Trustees’ Report above, and are authorised to sign it on their behalf.
Full Name: Mr Matthew McDonnelli/f . ttt
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Rescue
[ report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Rescue for the year ended 31 December 2020.
Responsibilities and basis 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 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under Section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:-
- Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or 2. The accounts do not accord with those records,
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 or the accounts to be reached.
APD betlewee dn Dated... 2S 2. 22SN D J Lockwood ACA, FCCA ATT(Fellow)
Chartered Accountant
Haines Watts Chartered Accountants Cliffe Hill House 22-26 Nottingham Road Stapleford Nottingham NG9 8AA
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Receipts and Payments Account for the Year Ended 31 December 2020
| 2020 | 2019 | ||||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Unrestricted | Restricted | ||||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||
| BALANCE BROUGHTFORWARD | |||||||
| PayPal Bank Account | 56.64 | - | 1,183.99 | - | |||
| Cash in Hand | 320.51 | - | 280.45 | - | |||
| CurrentAccount | 7,457.96 | - | 12,228.74 | - | |||
| 7,835.11 | - | 13,693.18 | - | ||||
| RECEIPTS | |||||||
| Donations (inc PayPal) and Gift Aid Reclaims | 31,357.28 | - | 12,487.03 | - | |||
| Adoption Fees | 1,580.00 | - | 1,969.70 | - | |||
| Surrender Fees | 650.00 | - | 140.00 | - | |||
| Fundraising | 3,948.78 | - | 15,100.39 | - | |||
| Grants | - | - | - | - | |||
| Sales | - | - | 2,676.29 | - | |||
| Sundry Receipts | 15.00 | - | 85.00 | - | |||
| 37,551.06 | - | 32,458.41 | - | ||||
| PAYMENTS | |||||||
| Mobile Phone Costs | 205.68 | - | 202.55 | - | |||
| Van and Transport Costs | 1,479.35 | - | 2,241.44 | - | |||
| Vets Fees and Medication | 10,184.84 | - | 12,087.65 | - | |||
| Dog Food and Consumables | 1,805.70 | - | 2,076.23 | - | |||
| Kennel Fees | 10,590.00 | - | 9,685.00 | - | |||
| Fundraising Costs | 3,175.15 | - | 3,971.19 | - | |||
| Office and Website Costs | 2,353.49 | - | 2,307.01 | - | |||
| Merchandise Costs | - | - | 2,781.05 | - | |||
| Equipment | - | - | 315.21 | - | |||
| Insurance | 1,038.44 | - | 1,028.44 | - | |||
| PayPal Fees | 28.70 | - | 4.69 | - | |||
| JustGiving Fees Training Costs |
448.74 475.00 |
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427.52 282.00 |
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| Sundries | 53.00 | - | 186.50 | - | |||
| Professional Fees | 720.00 | - | 720.00 | - | |||
| 32,558.09 | - | 38,316.48 | - | ||||
| TOTALRECEIPTS (LESSPAYMENTS) | (4,992.97) | - | (5,858.07) | - | |||
| BALANCE CARRIEDFORWARD | £ | 12,828.08 £ |
- | €£ | 7,835.11 | £ | - |
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| PayPal BankAccount | 2,218.22 | - | 56.64 | - | |||
| Cash inHand | 145.27 | - | 320.51 | - | |||
| CurrentAccount | 10,464.59 | - | 7,457.96 | - | |||
| £ | 12,828.08 £ |
- | £ | 7,835.11 | £ | - |
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2020
| 2020 | 2019 | ||||||
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| UNRESTRICTED | RESTRICTED | UNRESTRICTED | RESTRICTED | ||||
| ASSETS | |||||||
| Cash Funds | |||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Bank CurrentAccount | 10,464.59 | - | 7,457.96 | - | |||
| Cash in Hand | 145,27 | - | 320.51 | - | |||
| PayPal Bank Account | 2,218.22 | - | 56.64 | - | |||
| Fixed Assets | |||||||
| £7,000 | Citroen-FP64OKF | ||||||
| £ 650 |
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| £ 3,000 | Tents | ||||||
| OTHERMONETARY | MONETARY ASSETS | ||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | ||||||
| £3,157 | Stock(Merchandise) | £1,972.97 |
LIABILITIES (GENERAL FUND)
2020 2019 £ £ 720 Independent Examination (Accountant’s Report) 720
Approved by the Trustees on AS Ob Toth
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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2020
1. Accounting Policies
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared in accordance with 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 (FRS102) effective 1* January 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102), and the Charities Act 2011.
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared to give a ‘true and fair’ view and have departed from the charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a ‘true and fair’ view. This departure has involved following the 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 (FRS102) effective 1* January 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
- a) Income
This is accounted for on a receivable purpose in the period which it is received.
- b) Payments These are accounted for as paid.
The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102.
The Trustees consider there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The accounts are presented in sterling (£).
2. Trustee Expenses
There were no expenses reimbursed to Trustees in this year.
Expenses were paid to volunteers for travel costs incurred in carrying out the charity’s activities.
3. Trustees Remuneration
No remuneration or emoluments were received by the Trustees either in their capacities as Trustees or as members of the Board of Trustees and no emoluments paid in excess of £60,000.
4. Taxation
The charity is registered as a charity and as such no taxation is payable on the excess of income over expenditure.
- Trustee Indemnity During the year the charity took out a Trustee Indemnity insurance policy with a premium of £379.44. The trustees believe that by taking out Trustee Indemnity insurance it would provide additional reassurance to the charity as a whole.
6, Related Party Transactions
There are no related party transactions to note.