Yellow Dog UK
Charity Number: 1153038
Trustees' Report & Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 July 2023
Yellow Dog UK
| Charity information | |
|---|---|
| Charity Name | Yellow Dog UK |
| Charity Registration No. | 1153038 |
| Charity's principal address | 44 Harlington Road |
| Bexleyheath | |
| DA7 4AS | |
| Trustees | A Gibson-Stark |
| G Coburn (Appointed 21st February 2023) | |
| B Gibson-Stark (Appointed 28th February 2023) | |
| N Parra (Resigned 20th February 2023) | |
| A Lewis (Resigned 20th February 2023) | |
| Chief Operating Officer | D Lewis |
| Bankers | Co-operative Bank |
| Accountants | Dragonfly (Accounting & Financial Management) Ltd |
| 34 King James Close | |
| Fordham | |
| Ely | |
| CB7 5ZH |
Yellow Dog UK
Trustees' Report For the year Ended 31 July 2023
1. Constitution and objectives
Yellow Dog is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered with the Charity Commission on 23 July 2013 and governed by its constitution. Its registered number is 1153038.
The objects of the charity are he advancement of animal welfare through bringing awareness to dogs who need space while training, recovering from surgery, or being rehabilitated.
2. Trustees
The trustees who were serving at the date of this report are as follows:
Miss Alison Gibson-Stark
Mrs Gina Coburn Mr Brian Gibson-Stark Mr Anthony Lewis Miss Nikki Parra
As set out in the constitution, the Trustees are appointed by resolution of the Trustees passed by a majority. When considering candidates for a position as a trustee the Board has regard to the expertise of the candidate, any special skills needed and the likely ability of the candidate to discharge the objects of the Charity.
3. Activities
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Trust’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.
The impetus for the Yellow Dog UK campaign came from NarpsUK, a membership organisation for pet sitters and dog walkers. NarpsUK decided to support the UK campaign designed to establish a Yellow Ribbon as an accepted symbol throughout the UK that a dog needs space because of concern how stressful it can be for a Yellow Dog and its owner when a social dog or off-lead dog approaches. They realised that gaining acceptance for the Yellow Ribbon will benefit everyone and make dog walking more enjoyable experience.
The charity have promoting the Yellow Dog concept via dog shows, its website and the distribution of general promotional material and now sells a full range of merchandise and promotional material for individuals and businesses who have yellow dogs themselves or wish to help us to promote the campaign.
4. Reserves
The charity holds reserves in order to ensure it is well placed to meet challenges that may arise in the future. The trustees consider reserves to be adequate given the early stage of its existence.
Yellow Dog UK
Trustees' Report For the year Ended 31 July 2023
For and on behalf of the trustees
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Yellow Dog UK
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees for the period ended 31 July 2023
I report on the accounts of Yellow Dog Uk for the year ended 31 July 2023, which are set out on pages 6 and 7.
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 rquired for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the acconts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Chariy 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 you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met or
- 2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
Name: Paul O'Brien (ICPA) - Dragonfly (Accounting & Financial Management) Ltd Address: 34 King James Close, Fordham, Ely, CB7 5ZH
Yellow Dog UK
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 July 2023
| Notes Incoming resources: Charitable Activities Voluntary Income Total Incoming resources Resources expended Charitable activities 2 Fundraising activities Governance costs 3 Total resources expended NET (EXPENDITURE) / INCOME AND MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted Funds £ 96,245 7,080 103,326 96,111 360 96,471 6,855 8,881 15,736 |
Restricted Funds £ - - - - - - - |
Total 2023 £ 96,245 7,080 103,326 96,111 - 360 96,471 6,855 8,881 15,736 |
Total 2022 £ 85,044 10,000 95,044 91,944 - 360 92,304 2,741 6,141 8,881 |
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All activities relate to continuing operations. The notes form part of these financial statements
Yellow Dog UK
Balance Sheet
for the year ended 31 July 2023
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 4 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand Debtors Stocks CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year 5 NET CURRENT ASSETS CREDITORS: amounts falling due over one year NET ASSETS CHARITY FUNDS Restricted funds Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
£ £ 1,649 21,390 - - 21,390 (853) 20,537 (6,451) 15,736 - 15,736 15,736 2023 |
£ £ 655 9,854 - - 9,854 (1,628) 8,226 - 8,881 - 8,881 8,881 2022 |
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The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on ______ and signed on their behalf by:
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Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
Yellow Dog UK
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2023
1. Accounting policies
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, in accordance with and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008) and the Companies Act 2006 and comply with the Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting and Reporting by Charities. The policies adopted for items which are judged material to the financial statements are as follows:
Incoming resources
Voluntary income is recognised as income when received. Incoming resources from voluntary activities costs of goods sold and is recognised when the goods are despatched.
Resources expended
Costs of activities in furtherance of the charity’s objects comprise those costs incurred by the charity as a result of the delivery of its service. Governance costs comprise those costs incurred by the charity in meeting its constitutional and statutory requirements.
Stocks
Stocks consist of goods help for re-sale and are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
2. Expenditure on charitable activities
| Rent Office Costs Goods purchased for resale Staff costs Postage Travel Depreciation Transaction fees Advertising Other |
2023 £ - 15,300 2,434 9,140 17,426 24,751 18,419 - 550 8,090 96,111 |
2022 £ 2,754 13,200 3,304 - 32,226 21,964 12,391 (115) 219 6,000 91,943 |
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3. Expenditure on governance costs
| Independent examiners fee Trustee's remuneration Trustee's expenses |
2023 £ 360 - - 360 |
2022 £ 360 - - 360 |
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Yellow Dog UK
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2023
4. Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets Computer equipment COST £ At 01 August 2022 1,165 Additions 1,544 At 31 July 2023 2,709 DEPRECIATION At 01 August 2022 510 Charge for the year 550 At 31 July 2023 1,060 NET BOOK VALUE At 01 August 2022 655 At 31 July 2023 1,649
5. Creditors: Amoounts falling due within one year
| Trade creditors Accruals & Prepayments Other creditors |
2023 £ - 360 493 853 |
2022 £ - 360 1,268 1,628 |
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