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.
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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.
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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.
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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%
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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
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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.
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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. ar*y 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 Ind￿ndent examtrnation.
I have no GOn￿rn$ 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 profess*orbal
qualificationls} or body
(if any)=
Addres$-
92 Bittering Street. Gr8ssenhall
Dereham
NR20 4EQ
IER
Oct 2018