Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date From 01 10 2023 To 30 09 2024 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Catch And Treat Strays Other name charity is known by C.A.T.S. Registered charity number 1153666 Charity's principal address 80 The Street, Kettlestone, Fakenham, Norfolk Postcode NR21 OAU Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Name of person lor body) entitled to appoint trustee lif an Trustee name Office {if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Doreen Smith Chair Brenda Duggan Jayne Cooper Celia Lee Secretary Treasurer Jean Saunders Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charity's trusts Constitution Type of governing document How the charity is constituted Unincorporated company Trustee selection methods Nominated and appointed at Special General Meetings of trustees. Re-appointed at Annual General Meetings. CATS 2023-2024
policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works., relationship with any related parties., trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. C.A.T.S. works and shares information with other individuals and local cat rescue charities in the area that take in strays or ferals, and helping each other where possible. C.A.T.S. has built up a particularly strong relationship with The Grove Veterinary Clinic and Hospital based in Fakenham. Their service, help and advice have been invaluable. C.A.T.S. helps them, where possible, to look after un-owned cats brought to the vet's surgery. The vets offer the charity a discount for services, that is much appreciated. C.A.T.S. is constrained by the service and help it can offer by a shortage of temporary cat accommodation and funds to expand further. A Brick Fund has been established with the long-term goal of acquiring a building or land for that purpose. The major risks to C.A.T.S. Is a shortfall in income and a shortage of volunteers. C.A.T.S. has built up a strong presence in the local community and is regularly overwhelmed at the generosity of local people at times of emergency- most donors have had past experience of the good work of the charity and support it as much as ossible. Section C Ob"ectives and activities (i) For the benefit of the public to Telieve the suffering of cats and kittens in need of care and attention and in particular by: the rescue rehabilitation and re-homing ofstray and abandoned cats and kittens,. the neuter and release of feral cats to humanely controlled colonies. the treatment of any illness or disease before returning them to their original environment OT re-housing them with an approved owner (2) To educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among cats and kittens. Objects of the charity set out in its governing document The main activities have been directed at the capture, homing and care of feral and un- owned cats and kittens along with fund-raising to cover the cost of any appropriate medical treatment, feeding and general care during their stay with the charity. Neady 40 cats were neutered. As well as the neutering programme C.A.T.S. supplies food for local feeders al controlled feral cat colonies. 65 % of C.A.T.S.' outgoings were for veterinary bills whilst the cost of buying food and cat litter accounted for 17°/o of costs. Generous donations of cal food from the public also boost supplies. Fund-raising is a major activity and, again, generous public donations of cash and goods for sale boost potenlial income as well as the proceeds of supporter's own fund-raising events that include penny pots, table-top sales and funeral donations (Much Loved). Collections at the Fakenham Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival boost donations. Main sales at events include a Christmas Fayre with stalls, a raffle, tornbola and refreshments, plant sales, spring and autumn fetes, garage sales, and fabric sales as well as collections of money and cat food at Morrisons. Sales and events account for 28,/0 of our income. Public donations contributed 650/0 of our total income including Gift Aid. We received a grant for £500 from the Douglas and Joanne Chapman Animal Trust. Summary ofthe main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects Education has been further advanced through personal contact with the public and at events, along with exlensive use of social media (website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) and the provision of information and advice, including the publication of spring and autumn newsletters and leaflets. Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit by providing information lo educate the PLJblic about the benefits and necessity of neutering cats not only among feral communities bul also within a domestic situation and the need to control disease and promote good health of cats which has benefits to society and to the general well-being of their owners loo. When invited we give talks to groups. As a locally- based charity, C.A.T.S. has the added benefit of bringing Gommunities together at their fund- raisin events. CATS 2023-2024
The contribution made by volunteeTS C.A.T.S. has no paid staff and relies on the goodwill and dedication of its volunteers. Every penny raised by C.A.T.S. directly helps the charity meet its aims. It goes without saying that the contribution made by volunteers is not only vital for the success of the charity in meeting its objectives but is beyond value and deeply appreciated. Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year C.A.T.S. policy of trapping, neutering and returning cats to their colony has continued and any neLJtered cats are microchipped at the same time. 38 cals were neutered this year (an increase on last year). Homes were found for many other cats and kittens. Towards the end of the financial year, in September 2024, there was a sudden explosion of public appeals to help and activity increased considerably. It had been a relatively quiet year with regard to the need for veterinary care for neutering, general care, the treatment of illnesses and infections and for operations and investigative procedures. C.A.T.S. has succeeded in raising much-needed fLJnds thanks to generous public donations and fund-raising events that have had the added bonus of bringing the local community together. Food has been supplied to help four feral colonies and there has been excellent public support whenever appeals have been issued to help obtain emergency supplies of food. A fundraising event by 6th formers at Fakenham academy raised money to buy cat food for the charity. Cat food is also donated by the general public either by leaving supplies at two local shops in Fakenham or by sending orders direct to C.A.T.S.. Advice and help has been offered to the general public through personal direct contact, or through our publications and social media. Education is ongoing through personal communications, spring and autumn newsletters, a website, Facebook, twitter and Instagram, leaflets, and at charity and community events. Some rescued kittens are hand-reared by volunteers, albeit this wasn't required this year. Cats and kittens are cared for until the perfect family or individual can provide a home forever. C.A.T.S. was able to place most of its rescued cats and kittens with final homes in a domestic environment or, in the case of ferals, to an appropriate home (mainly farms) or returned to their former colony, but safe in the knowledge that breeding is curtailed and a healthier life is more likely. Activities on social media, mentioned previously, are enhanced by encouraging online shoppers to use Easy Fundraising whereby participating companies make a small donation to C.A.T.S.. There was an excess of income over expenditure of £13,068.40, largely as a result of the temporary lull in the need for veterinary care. Vet fees were down nearly £8,000 from the previous year. Income is higher than the previous year largely thanks to public donations. Expenditure was lower. CATS 2023-2024
Section E Financial review Reserves are based on the predicted expenditure for the following financial year to allow for any unforeseen drop in income or no income. At 1 October 2024, £25,000 was set aside to cover expenditure for the coming year that includes £20,000 for vet fees. The Brick Fund reserve total remains at £4417.10 (none added this year) leaving an uncommitted reserve of £19921.90 for unexpected expenses. Charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit None. There was an overpayment for Gift Aid amounting to £602.54 that will be repaid to HMRC in the 2024-5 financial year. Further financial review details O tional information 2023-4 Recei ts Ind.donation Penny Pols Grants Much Loved Brick Fund Gift Aid 12294.16 1030.39 500.00 500.00 0.00 4110.44 AmazonlEasy Funding SalelEvents Interest.'95 day saving 355.51 7676.80 1195.17 TOTAL 27662.47 Interest, 4% Don2tions etc Gift Aid, 15% Events/S31es * Easy Funding Grants Gift Aid Grants, 2% Interest Easy Fundi 1% Donationg etc, 50% Events/Sales, 28% CATS 2023-2024
ments Vels Cal foodllitter Event costs Online fees Insurance Miscellaneous Vets Cat foodllitter Event costs 9504.31 2445.06 1154.97 33.43 252.00 1204.30 9504.31 2445.06 1154.97 TOTAL 14594.07 Payments 2023-2024 £1,474.73, 10% El,154.97, 8% Vet Bills Cat Litter & Food | £2,445.06. 17Yo Event Costs * Misc £9,504.31, 65% C.A.T.S. has two accounts with the Natwest bank". a current account and a 95 day savings account (that accrued an interest of £1196.17}- In view of the higher interest rates, and the simplicity of transferring monies online, the current account total is kept at a minimum to operate on a day-to-day basis. Current & savin 30Se 2024 Current account 95 day saving sat 3462.61 45876.39 49339.00 Allocations for 2024-2025 BRICK FUND-ring-fenced GENERAL RESERVES 4417.10 25000.00 19921.90 CATS 2023-2024
Section F comparison accounts for 2 years Catch And Treal Strays Receipts and payments accounts for the year ending 30 September 2024 Recei ts 2023-4 2022-3 Pa ments 2023-4 2022-3 Ind. Donation Penny Pols Grants Much Loved 12294.16 1030.39 9975.46 517.52 Vets 9504.31 17337.04 Cat foodllitter 2445.06 0.00 1154.97 175.00 33.43 252.00 1029.30 1150.44 500.00 500.00 0.00 4110.44 355.51 7676.80 1195.17 1500.00 386.12 15.00 3663.33 539.96 8218.71 335.94 Equipment Event costs 232.40 1148.01 Brick Fund GiftAid AmazonlEasy Funding SaleslEvents Interest.'95 day saving Fuel Online fees 244.50 42.44 Insurance 252.00 133.81 Miscellaneous TOTAL 27662.47 25152.04 TOTAL 14594.07 20540.84 Banklcurrent & savln Bank CA 95 day saving 3462.61 5275.26 Excess clf 13068.40 45876.39 49339.00 30995.34 36270.60 TOTALS Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature Full name(s) Doreen Audrey Smith Position Chair of Catch And Treat Strays Date 7 April 2025 The Accounts were Examined by John Constance, an independent auditor and his positive report follows on page 7. CATS 2023-2024
15:07 lof 1 Scan 20250324.png CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts SectÉon A Independent ExamiFEer's Report Report to th• trust•es I"Catch And Treat Strays {C.A.T.S.) September 2024 On accounts for the year ènded Charity no (It any) 11 $3666 Set on pagès I report to th8 trustees on my examinatton of the accounts of the above chatity (Xhe Trust") for Ihe yèar ènded 30109r2024 Re8ponsiblllttes arbd basss of rèport As the charity's trustees. you are resporksiblts for the ?paratIOn of tha a¢¢ounl$ in acwrdancè wsth the requtr8ments of the Charities Act 2011 (°the Ad-). l pOrt tn respect of my examinat¢on of the Trust's a¢coLJnts carried out nder sectton 145 of the 2011 AGt antl in carrying out my examination. I have followed all the appl¥cable Directtons given by the Charity Commissson undèr stction 145151{b} of the Act. Ind•p•nd•nt oxaminor'$ statement I have completed my examination. I confirrn that no material matters have come io my attention in connection with the examinalion whi¢h gives me cause to believe thal in. ary material respect. the accounling records We not kept in accrJrdance with section 130 ol the Charities Act, or the accounts did nol accord with the accounting r&cords, or the accounts did not comply wth the applicable requirements concerning the fotrn and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts 2nd Reports) RegLtlations 2008 other than any requiremenl that the ac¢ounls give a 'tn38 and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an Indndent examtrnation. I have no GOnrn$ and have come across no other matters in eonnection rith thè examination lo whidi attention sh04Jld be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understan(ling of the accA)unts to be reached. Slgned: 19112J2024 Name: hnLG onstance Relevant professorbal qualificationls} or body (if any)= Addres$- 92 Bittering Street. Gr8ssenhall Dereham NR20 4EQ IER Oct 2018