Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Rescue REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 Charity Number 1152380
Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Reseue Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 Deeember 2024 WELCOME TO O AL CHARITY REP RT This document gives up to date information for the organisation known as Notts and Yorkshire Boxer R¢s¢u¢ (registered charity no 1152380) or NAYBR, Thank you for taking the time to read it. The team have been out and about attending the Aztec Shows and Mad Hatter events, Pets At Home days and local smaller ¢vents and shows. The team have welcomed this and enjoyed going out and about with their dogs, which is what they do best! We have also added new shows to our events calendar and enjoyed suc¢ess at thes¢ new events. Objectlves and Activities To all¢viat¢ the suffering and distress caused to dogs. particularly the breed known a5 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. Provide Veterinary care for all dogs in rescue including neutering and spaying and as the law chang¢d in 2016. we now microchip all our dogs or update existing microchip details. Promote and educate the 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 education is the key to successful re-homing, especially giv¢n the recent TV advertisements showing boxer dogs. How we be an and wh we are needed - more 50 now than ever We began as a gioup of boxer lovers who worked together to help boxers in need. Most members of NAYBR own a boxer, hav¢ previously owned a boxer or a boxer cross and have an affinity with the breed. W¢ bame aware of a significant number of boxers or boxer crossbreeds 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 warden5 we relieve stress on their ov¢r-burdened services. As more dogs needed help the group began to grow and take on mor¢ work and consequently a more fornial arrangement was adopted and eventually NAYBR became a registered charity. Our Foster program continues to be our pr&orAty and these dogs, and their foster families receive all the care and support they need from us. Post pandemic has seen a general increase in all rescues being inundated with dogs as people return to work and offices reopen. The dogs acquired during restrictions due to Covid are now seen as a hindTan¢¢ to some and a steady stream are being handed to us. After anticipating this we are dealing with applications and surrenders as we were pre pandemic.
Not¢s and Yorkshire Boxer Rescue Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2024- continued xers end In Rescue. Boxer dogs do come into rescue for many reasons such as;. Abandonment Handed in due to bereavement Have suffered cruelty or neglect Be too much for their owners Be Tecomm¢nded to us by a vet or other professional body such as dog warden. They have become unaffordable for the owners due to changes in ctrcumstances. Owners simply do not have time to meet the needs of the dog. Inipulse purchase (having watched a current adv¢rtisement showing an adorable boxer acting comically) that proves unwise as the dog's needs are often not thought of at the time of purchase. Und¢rstanding the breed is paramount here. Pand¢mi¢ or LOCKDOWN dogs are still a feature of rescue. Cost ofLiving crisis hitting families hard. Whatever the reason, we believe that each and every dog des¢rves a happy, loving home and we will endeavour to find this for each boxer in our care. 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 cheKks and vaccinated if not already done. We now microchip unchipped dogs 85 is Ihe 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 5Ultability 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 into 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 vi¢¢ versa. We make this clear to each potential adopter and to date we have received positive feedback on this approach. So, our success is born from good practice and experience.
Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Reseue Report of the Trustees for the Yegr Ended 31 Deeember 2024 - continued Achlevements and Performance of Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Rescue After achieving r¢gisteTed charity status in the spring of 2013 NAYBR volunteers fornled a committee and adopted a constitution. As a registered charity our constitution ts as follows: "To promote humane behaviour towards dogs, Sn particular, but not exclusively? the breed known as boxers and boxer cross breeds by providing appropriate care? protection, treatment and security for animals which llre in need of care and attention by reason of siekness. 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 Yorkshir¢.' All members of NAYBR are proud to uphold the standard set in our constitution. How the general public get involved wlth NAYBR and the public benefit we provide tin 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 a5 popular as it is. rin a boxer in need - Boxers love being with p¢ople and fare much better in a home than in kennels. We have members who look after dogs in theÉr 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 th¢ dog copes with situations and can help enOOuSlY when placing dogs with new owners. volunteerin at one of ur 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 advertTsed on oui successful Facebook page and on our website. Many people pop along to ask questions and share their experiences which has inade for a very c105e knit support netwotk which is growing weekly. We also nm 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 As a show, tombola, raffle and stalls. B donatin are ch We gratefully accept unwanted iteTns 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. oinin our rowin Facebook ou 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 confInn that they have complied with their duties under S¢¢tion 4 of the 2006 Charities Act with regards to Public Benefit. OUR VOLUNTEERS. Simply, we could not be who we are without our trust¢es, co-ordinators, helpers, volunteers and supporters.
Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Reseue Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2024- continued Whatever capacity they have helped in, whether a trustee or no¢ each one is valued and thanked individually. They may be helping on the fundraising stall, picking up a do& perforn]ing a home Check or simply donating to our cause, we exist because of the goodwill and co-operation of ¢ach and every member of the team. This is one of NAYBR'S BIGGEST SUCCESSES, bringing together like-minded people and fonning a bond and supporting one another. Every member considers themselv¢s 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 adopt¢d from us but are boxer owners who have joined us as they like the friendly, supportive nature of the group. Support for NAYBR comes in many fornis but is most apparent on our Facebook page wher¢ members far and wide join in, offer advice, ask for help and shar¢ their experiences. This has been a key factor in our growing success as a rescue team. As in PT¢ViOUS 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 experi¢n¢¢s of dealing with boxers, their fundraising ideas and especially their help in staifing events during the coming year. As NAYBR expands and grows, so does our team of supporters. This past year we have had continued exceptional support from some people who we would like to publicly recognise and thank here: The team at C Four Paw5 kennels for their continued belief and support of Rescue and for their professional assistan¢¢ and understanding ofour rescue. Calagran new owners who have slipped into the profession well and the kennels are stÉll used by us in the same capacity. Staveley Vets: The resident vets at our kennels. Calagran Four Paws Hotel and Quarantine Kennel, who looks after the dogs w¢ have there. Sean and James are very understanding of our breed, and nothing is too Tnuch trouble. They offer a professional service and are always on hand if needed. Kim Hunt: A dog behavior specialist who works with us to help dogs who are having difficulties with training and behavioi issu¢s. Jayne Strange.. Jayne offers Canine Massage Therdpy and has worked with our dogs to improve the quality of their lives. A BIG Thank You 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 th¢ funds to help as many dogs as we have and ralse awareness of our cause. THANK YOU to these organisations - your support is very much appreciated! These companies include: Calagran Four Paw5 Doggy Hotel Staveley Vets Pets At Home Mad Hatter Events Steve Oxley Photography Pets At Home Foundation Aztec Events Fish For Dogs South Nornianton Gala Kong Toys Burns Aquapaws Canine Hydrotherapy & Fun Swim Barnsley Structure, Governance and M4n4gement From our inception- NAYBR are govemed by a constitution document which was adopted on the I l November 2012. The rescue Ts made up of volunteers who may or may not have adopted a dog from rescue known as NA YBR. 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-elect¢d at the Annual General Meeting. AGMS are held tn March of each year.
Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Reseue Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 - continued NA YBR follows a ConfidentÈality Policy and a Dats Protection Policy; Equal Opportunities guidelines are followed as well as a Diversity Policy, Trustee Contltct of Interest Policy and a Code of Conduct Poli¢y. Structur¢, Governance 4nd Mattggement (Continued) tandA ointment of Mana ement Committee ste 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. NA YBR follow a confidential poli¢y. dats protethion policy, equal opportunities guidelin&s are followed as well as a diversity policy, trustee conflict of interest poli¢y and a code of condurt policy. FinaneiAI Review A detailed Aonnt'S Report is available. verified by an independent body. This will be submitted at the earliest opportunity after our financial year. Reseryes 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 c¢ to trade. Our Aims for 2025 and aehlevements in 2024 Rounding up 2024, the team held another very successful Santa Paws ev¢n¢ it proved &s popular as always and a good turnout of supporters was received at th¢ Arkwright C¢ntre in Ch¢st¢rfi¢ld. Th¢tr welcome is always wann and people enjoyed hot food. bar facilities as well as our Christmas stalls, cakes, raffl¢ and independent stalls. The Santa Paws ¢v¢nt for 2025 is already book¢d on our calendar and the Arkwright Centre looks forward to welcoming us back. The Aztec events that we attended in 2024 were a great success with record totals being achicved across th¢ shows. Footfall was good and people supported us as always. The team were thrilled after a very busy show season, to break records for the amounts made at each show. it's always lovely to be supported so strongly and enthusiastically. Pets At Home News - With a positive outlook for 2025, we are thrilled to report that OUT key partnerships and support networks remain strong and we look forward to getting out and about again once more. We have had a particularly great year being paired with both Wakefield and Dewsbury Pets at Home stores. Our long-standing relationship with C Four Paws kennels continues. the staff are supportive and the business there is growing and expandlng due to its popularity and prof¢ssionalism. NAYBR ar¢ proud to use this kennel for our dogs. The 2025 diary is filling up with the usual Aztec shows we attend in Newbury, Norfolk, Newark and Hylands Park in Essex. This year new shows include the Aztec All About Dogs the South Nornianton Gala and the Mad Hatters Events Shipley Country Park Food Festival. AEI events will see us running their Fun Dog Show l and our stall as well as our popular Doggy Dash.
Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Reseue Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2024- eontinued Reference and Admfinlstrative Information Administration: Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Rescue also known as NAYBR Website: www.na boxerrescue.co.uk Correspondenee Address: 16 Gillian Crescent Durkar Wakefield WF4 3PP Independent Examlner: Matt Brady FCCA TC Group Cliffe Hill House 22-26 Nottingham Road Stapleford Nottingham NG9 8AA Banking Address: Lloyds TSB 27 - 28 Stodman Street Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 IAW Registered Charity Number: 1152380 Trustees: As a charity, NAYBR has a team of trustees that oversee the running of the organisation. These people were appointed in the year. Mrs Nicola McDonnell - Chair and Tnistee Mr Andrew Foster- Trustee Mrs Fionna Leatherhead - Treasurer and Trustee Mrs Julie Foster, Secretary and Trustee Mr Matthew McDonnell - Trustee Ms Emma Roberts - Fundraising Co-ordinator and Trustee Mr Andrew Britton - Volunteers Co-ordinator and Trustee Miss Michelle Davis - Trustee (Resigned) Core Team Members: Our co-ordinatorsl volunteers that are essential to day to day running- Alison Barton Jane Robers Kerry Lambe Ed Barton Cara Barton Brooke MoraD Faith Taylor Zoe Kawka We wish Michelle Davis well as she resigned from trustee in JurAe after health issues. Get well soon Michelle from all the t¢am. We welcomed new m¢mbers Faith Taylor and Zoe Kawka who are taking an active role with NAYBR at events and with kennel duties. Both ladies are an asset to the team and have fitted in nicely.
Notts and Yorkshlre Boxer Rescue Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2024- Continued NAYBR also has a great team of Volunteer Coordinators who help run the rescue. Their roles include: overseeÉng the kennels looking after our dogs in foster fundraise for us assess dogs and consider n¢w owners arrange meet and greets with the dogs and prospective new owners look after our stock monitor the phones, taking all manner of enquiTies fill in necessary paperwork from those wishing to adopt or foster appeal for help Purchase and procure stock Faith Taylor and Cara Barton continues to support at the monthly Poolsbrook Dog Walk, led by Alison Barton. th¢ event is very popular and is steadily growing in attendance. Brooke Moran continues NAYBR'S Tik Tok account and is keeping the world up to date with NAYBR news. Our hashtag is @naybrl I Risk Assessment The Trustees hav¢ ass¢ssed the major risks to which the charity is exposed. in particular. those related to operdtions and finances of the Charity, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate their exposure to the major risks.
Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Rescue Trustees, Report for the Year Ended 31 Deeember 2024 - Continued Declaration We, the Trustees, declare we have approved the Trustees, Report above, and are authoris¢d to sign it on their behalf. Full Name: Mrs Nicola McDonnell Position: Chair Signature..............
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Rescue I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Rescue for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responsibilitles And basis of report As the charity trust¢¢s 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 examtnation of the Trust'5 accounts Carried out under SectiOT] 145 of the 201 l 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 Statsment I have completed my examination. I confirni that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:_ l. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the TTht as required by Section 130 of the Act. or 2, The accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concerns and hav¢ 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. Dated . Matt Brady FCCA Chartered Certified Accountant TC Group Cliffe Hill House 22-26 Nottingham Road Stapleford Nottingham NG9 8AA
Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Rescue Recei ts and Pa ments Account for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Unrestricted R Fund stricted Fun Unrestricted Funds Restrieted Funds BALANCE BROU HT FORWARD PayPal Bank Account Cash in Hand Current Account Treasurers Account 689.18 728.34 15,542.31 136.05 17,095,88 952.94 412.81 14,491.11 136.05 15,992.91 RE Donations (inc PayPal) and Gift Aid Reclaims Adoption Fees Surrenaer Fees Fundraising Merchandise Sales Sundry R¢c¢ipts 15.632.68 2.477.32 40.00 13,426.10 5,417.68 20,424.54 3.393.24 17,086.40 4,463.74 36 993.78 45 367.92 PAYMENTS Mobile Phone Costs Van and Transport Costs Vets Fees and Medication Dog Food and Consumables Kenn¢l Fees Fundraising Costs Offic¢ and Website Costs Insurance PayPal Fees Just Giving Fees Training Costs Sundries Professional Fees Website Costs 447.74 1,200.20 5,713.38 552.91 18,397.50 8,767.48 2,676.66 1,338.69 396.27 738.19 12,457.54 375.13 14,777.00 8,928.55 3,514.60 1,111.04 3.58 404.70 322.75 452.77 780.00 604.37 41254.45 802.35 756.00 44 264.95 TOTAL RECEIPTS (LESS PAYMENTS) (4,260.67) ,102.97 BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD 12 835.21 £ 17 095.88 £ REPRESENTED BY: PayPal Bank Account Cash in Hand Current Account Treasurers Account 1,347.08 521.95 10,830,13 136,05 12.835.21 £ 689.18 728.34 15,542.31 136.05 17 095.88 £ io
Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Rescue Statemtnt of As nd Liabililies as at 31 Decem er 2024 2024 UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED ASSETS h Funds Bank Cutrent Account Cash in Hand PayPal Bank Account Treasurers Accounts 10,830.13 521,95 1,347.08 136,05 15,542,31 728.34 689.18 136.05 12 835.21 17 095.88 Fix Assets £ 7.000 Citroen- FP64 OKF £ 650 PA System £ 3,000 Tents OTHER MONETARY ASSETS 2024 2023 £290 Stock (Merchandise) £623 LIABILITIES GENERAL FUND 2024 2023 720 Independent Examination (Accountant's Report) 720 Approved by the Trustees on . Signed Signed......
Notts and Yorkshire Boxer Reseue Notes to the Aceounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 Accounting Polleles These accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis in accordanc¢ with the Charities Act 2011. This means that only the cash Teceived and paid out during the fll)ancial year is included, and no adjustments are made for income due or expenditure in¢u¢d but not yet paid at the year end. The accounts do not include any accrnals or prepayments. a) Income This is a¢counted for on a receivable purpose in the pertod which it is received. These are accounted for as paid. The Trustees consider there are no material uncertainti¢s about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The accounts ar¢ pr¢s¢nted in sterling (£). Trustee Expenses There were no expenses reimbursed to TTUStees in thts year. Exp¢ns¢s were paid to volunteers for travel costs incurred in carying out the charity's activtties. Trustees Remuneration No remuneration or emoluments w¢re received by the Trustees either in their capacities as Truste¢s or as members of the Board of Trustees and no emoluments paid in excess of £60,000. 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 preinium of £1.339. The trustees believe that by taking out Trustee Indemntty insurance it would provid¢ additional rea5sufdnc¢ to the charity as a whole. Related Party Transactions There are no related party transactions to note. 12