Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/1/2024 Period start date To 31/12/2024 Period end date Charity name: ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL WELFARE (ESSW)
Charity registration number: 1154632
Objectives and Activities
| Objectives and Activities | Objectives and Activities | Objectives and Activities |
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| SORP reference | ||
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 THE PREVENTION OF MALTREATMENT AND CRUELTY TO ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIELS AND TO ENCOURAGE RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP OF ESS THROUGHOUT GREAT BRITAIN |
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| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 IN 2024, ESSW TOOK A TOTAL OF 61 ESS INTO THEIR CARE, WHO HAD EITHER BEEN SURRENDERED BY THEIR OWNERS OR HELD IN COUNCIL CARE HAVING BEEN FOUND STRAYING. ESSW CONTINUED TO PAY TOWARDS THE COST OF NEUTERING PRIOR TO REHOMING. DOGS NOT MICRO-CHIPPED ARE DONE SO BY ESSW PRIOR TO REHOMING ADDITIONALLY, ESSW CONTINUED TO MAINTAIN & SUPPORT ITS WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, WHICH GIVES BEHAVIOUR & CARE ADVICE SPECIFIC TO THE NEEDS OF ESS |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | ESSW TRUSTEES HAVE PAID DUE REGARD TO THE CHARITY COMMISSION GUIDANCE ON PUBLIC BENEFIT IN DECIDING WHAT ACTIVITIES THE CHARITY SHOULD UNDERTAKE |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 |
| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment | |
| including program related | |
| investment |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | ESSW HAVE OVER 20 VOLUNTEERS (ALTOUGH THEY MIGHT NOT ALWAYS BE ACTIVE DURING CERTAIN PERIODS), WILLING TO GIVE UP THEIR TIME TO HELP WITH HOME CHECKS, DOG ASSESMENTS AND FOSTERING WHICH HELPS ENORMOUSLY WITH THE WORK LOAD BEING UNDERTAKEN BY AREA COORDINATORS(ALSO VOLUNTEERS) |
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| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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SORP reference
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| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance |
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| SORP reference | ||
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | ESSW IS PROUD OF THE NUMBER OF DOGS THEY HELPED DURING 2024, ESPECIALLY AS WE FACE THE DIFFICULTIES OF THE RISE IN COSTS OF DAY TO DAY LIVING, VET EXPENSES, ETC ESSW CONTINUED TO OFFER HELP, SUPPORT AND ADVICE TO ESS OWNERS, WHICH HAS ENABLED OWNERS TO WORK THROUGH ISSUES WITH THEIR ESS AND CONTINUE A SUCCESSFUL AND HAPPY RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR DOG |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 |
Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhytheyare held |
Para 1.22 | ESSW AIMS TO CARRY SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO FINANCE ITS ACTIVITIES FOR AT LEAST A YEAR |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £207,595:96 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | DONATIONS FROM NEW OWNERS |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CONSTITUTION |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | APPOINTED BY EXISTING TRUSTEES |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL WELFARE
Other name the charity uses ESSW
Registered charity number 1154632
Charity’s principal address THE GRANARY, YSGUBORWEN
FARM, MOUNTAIN ROAD,
ROGERSTONE, NEWPORT, NP
10 9GR
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
MS GLYNIS CHAIR
1
BARNETT
MS ISOBEL SECRETARY
2
MCGLASHON
MRS SANDY NATIONAL
3
WALDON COORDINATOR
MRS CLAUDIA TREASURER
4
DICKSON
MRS JULIE TRUSTEE
5
MOORE
6 MRS SARAH TRUSTEE
PARKER
7
8
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12
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16
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) ~~ie~~ Full name(s) Isobel McGlashon Position (eg Secretary, SECRETARY Chair, etc) Date 17/5/2025
ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL WELFARE ACCOUNTS FOR THE 12 MONTH PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
BALANCES AS AT 1 JANUARY 2024
| CAF Current a/c | 44,809.16 | |
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| CAF Gold a/c | 30,752.62 | |
| Co-Op Current a/c | 10,000.00 | |
| Co-Op Savings a/c | 10,416.85 | |
| Investment | 100,000.00 | |
| Fixed Assets at net book value | 0.00 | |
| Total b/f | 195,978.63 | |
| RECEIPTS | ||
| New Owner donations | 17,150.00 | |
| Old Owner donations | 3,595.00 | |
| Membership | 1,058.00 | |
| Fundraising | 605.63 | |
| Interest received | 70.79 | |
| CAF Gold | 764.98 | |
| Co-Op Savings | 661.51 | |
| Commission | 3,983.21 | |
| Raffle | 0.00 | |
| Gain on sale of assets | ||
| Other Donations | 79,497.95 | |
| Tax reclaim | 23.76 | |
| Merchandise sold | 1,242.65 | |
| VAT | 3,589.53 | |
| Total Income | 112,243.01 | |
| 308,221.64 | ||
| PAYMENTS | ||
| Dog Fostering | 17,690.63 | |
| Kennelling | 0.00 | |
| Vet costs support contracts | 3,013.62 | |
| Vet costs neutering | 4,861.46 | |
| Vet Expenses General | 21,661.98 | |
| Neutering Programme | 0.00 | |
| Mileage allowance | 373.23 | |
| Helpers Expenses | 1,115.20 | |
| Petrol | 325.31 | |
| Vehicle misc | 1,729.20 | |
| Fundraising | ||
| Postage | 707.13 | |
| Stationery | 71.88 | |
| Telephone | 891.00 | |
| Printing | 910.49 | |
| Misc | 12,703.42 | |
| Bank / Transaction charges | 233.82 | |
| Depreciation | ||
| Purchase of Merchandise | 1,118.35 | |
| Purchase of Equipment | 0.00 | |
| VAT | 4,604.65 | |
| Total Expenditure | 72,011.37 |
BALANCES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
| CAF Cash (as per Cash Book) | 28,614.31 | |
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| CAF Gold | 31,517.60 | |
| Co-Op Charity Account | 10,000.00 | |
| Co-Op Savings Account | 66,078.36 | |
| Investment | 100,000.00 | |
| Fixed Assets at net book value | ||
| 236,210.27 | ||
| 308,221.64 |
SB Auditing 73 The Cains Taverham Norwich NR8 6FU sonya.blythe2@outlook.com 07596 971533
23 September 2025
Annual Financial Audit – English Springer Spaniel Welfare Charity 1154632
I have completed an audit of the charities accounts for January 2024 – December 2024, by checking invoices and receipts against bank statements, accounting statements and VAT records.
All records agree to each other and no discrepancies have been found. The Charity Commission website confirms that accounts have been filed on time and that Trustees match those on the Charities website.
I have no matters to raise.
Kind regards
Sonya
Sonya Blythe