2024-02-29-accounts - Sunshine Cat Rescue

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01 March 2023 Period start date To 29 February 2024 Period end date

Charity name: Sunshine Cat Rescue

Charity registration number: 1154876

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of cats and kittens in need of care and attention and to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals.
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	The Charity promotes itself by advertising in the local press, by the use of its website, Facebook and other social media and by attending and hosting fundraising events, to ensure that as many people as possible are aware of the services offered, including those on low incomes. The animals that come into the Charity do so for a variety of reasons. An owner may no longer be able to look after their pet due to ill-health or financial reasons or may be moving into accommodation where pets are not permitted. In these situations, the Charity is able to reassure owners that their pet will be cared for and that any new potential owner will be assessed by one of the charity’s experienced Home Visitors before the animal is rehomed. Home Visitors encourage new owners, especially those on low incomes, to consider pet insurance to cover unexpected veterinary fees, and to budget for routine procedures such as worming and annual vaccinations. In this way, the Charity helps promote responsible and manageable ownership. The Charity takes care of abandoned cats, finding homes for them following a home visit and also cares for stray cats with the aim of reuniting them with their owners or finding new homes for them if their owners cannot be traced.

		By neutering cats and kittens which come into the care of the Charity (both feral and domestic), this helps to control the cat population and reduce the incidence and spread of disease through general health checks. The Charity responds to concerns from the public about colonies of feral cats, operating a “trap, neuter and return” policy for these cats. When circumstances allow, feral cats are rehomed to new sites, where they can live as working cats, for the benefit of both the animals and the public.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and Performance

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	During the year, the Charity has taken in 170 cats and kittens and successfully found new homes for 177 domesticated cats/kittens. This apparent discrepancy is explained by the fact that several cats were already in our care at the beginning of the year. 11 home to homes were arranged. The fundraising events held throughout the year included book sales, jumble sales and tin shakes. The Charity attended local village events, tombola stalls being the most profitable. Car boot sales were an added venture and proved to a successful addition to our fundraising. Some items were sold on internet sites. We have been able to help owners who are in financial difficulties, by paying their vets’ bills. We are promoting neutering constantly and advising that microchipping is now a legal requirement.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	VAT and Gift Aid/GASDS have been claimed throughout the period. We are in a comfortable financial position due to the legacy we received in November 2022
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	£10,000 was put aside previously as reserve, however we now have a large amount in various banks, building societies and investment.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	At least £10,000
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

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Funding is received through grants, donations, legacies, fundraising events (book sales, jumble sales, regular local fayres and fetes, social media sites) and from interest on investments,
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	Our principal risk is the overwhelming number of cats/kittens coming into our care and the lack of suitable accommodation for temporary stays until they can be re- homed.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution of CIO
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	CIO
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	Election

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Sunshine Cat Rescue
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	1154876
Charity’s principal address	104 High Street, Milton under Wychwood, Oxon OX7 6ET

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Olivia Tyack	Chairperson
Sharon Carbonero	Treasurer
Margaret Hauton
Crawford Thomson		Resigned July2024

– 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

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Sharon Carbonero

Full name(s) Sharon Carbonero

Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc)

Date

12 October 2024

SUNSHINE CAT RESCUE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERE REpoirr TO THE TRUSTEES OF SUNSHINE CAT RESCUE Independent éxamlnèrfs rèport to the Trustee$ of Sun$hln8 Cat Rescue I report on Ihe financial statements of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation for the year ended 29th February 2024, which are set out on pages 4 to 5. This report is made solèly to the charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Chanties Act 2011 and regulations made under section 154 of that Act. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's TNslees those matters l am required lo stale lo them in an Independent examinerfs report and for no other purpose. To Ihe fUl$t exient permitted by law. I do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than the charity and the charity's Tnjstees as a body, for my work or for this report. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance wth the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 in preference lo the Accounting and Reporting by Charilies.. statern1 of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is r8f8ffed lo in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn. This has beèn doné in ordèr for thè accounls to provide a true ano fair vi8w ¢n ac¢ordanc8 with the Gen8raUy Aeeèptèd Accounting Pr8Ct¢cé èffective for reporting petiods beginning on tha after 1 January 201S. Respoctlvo r•$ponsibilltio8 of trust668 and oxamlnor The charity's Trustees are responslble for the preparation of the financial slalements, and they consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 14412) of the Chaiiti8s Act 2011 {Ihe Act) and Ihal an independenl ex8minalion is needed. 11 is my responsibility to-. examine the financial slal8rri6nls under $6¢lion 145 of the Act- follow the procedures laid down in the general 01ctionS gwen by the Charity Commisslon under section 145(5llbl of the Act; and slate whether particular matters have lo my attèntion. Basls of Independenl examlner's report My examination was carried out in accorclance with the General Dir&clions gThien by the Charity Commission. An examination indudes 8 review of the accounling recorrls kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented wth those records. It also indudes consideration of any unusual ileff6 or disclosures in the financial slatemenls, and seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters, The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that woukl be required in an audit, and Gonsequenuy no opinion is given as to whether the financial statements present a 'tnJe and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the ststement below. Page 1

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERE REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SUNSHINE CAT RESCUE Independent examlnerfs stslement In connection wrth my examination. no matter has come to my attention.. {11 which gives m& reasonable cause to believe that in any FYPterial respe the Quirements.. lo keep accounting records in accordanGe wlth section 130 of the Chaiities Act, and to prepare financial slaten*nls which accord with the accounling records, Accounting and Reporting by Charrties preparing their accounts in accordance wth the Financial Reporting Siandard in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 and in other respects comply with the accounling rEqtJirements of the Act. have not been met; or 121 to whlch, In my oplnlon. attenlh)n should be drdwn in order to ènable a proper understanding of the accounts to bo rèachèd. The Fosseway Practtee Limited 10B Slirfing Way Morelon in Mah Gloucestershire GL56 OGS Dated.. 29 Juty 2024 Page 2

SUNSHINE CAT RESCUE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29th FEBRUARY 2024 Sunshine Cat Rescue, 12 Insau Road, Chipping Norton, Oxon OX7 5LF is registered with the charity Commissioners {No. 1154876) and constituted by Deed of TNst. TSteeS O A Tyack S E Carbonero G M Haulon C Thorn0n Th8 object of the charity is relievlng th8 suffering of cats and kittens in need of carè and attention by providing and maintaining rescue honS, r8homing or other faCllIeS for the r&cepiion. care an¢J Ireatmont of such animals. The cash reseNes ar8 accumulated in order to provide funds lo mèet futur8 comnitn*nts. bo4g Sharon Carbonero IAUR 6, 2024 12.'26 GMI +1) S E Carbonero For and on behalf of the Trustees Page 3

SUNSHINE CAT RESCUE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT for the year ended 29th February 2024 2024 2023 TURNOVER Homing Evenls Donations Sponsorship Gift Aid Grant 200 Club Other Memb8rships 11,168 4,789 12.228 1,706 9,282 1,000 4.425 339.901 65 8,283 5.332 17.620 1.862 7,214 7,500 4,670 557,367 40 384,564 609,887 Othèr Income G8ins I ILos$) on Novi8 Investment Int8rèsl Inme 22,730 1,755 24.485 254 254 LESS: EXPENSES Vet Lllter Supplies Printing. Post8g8 & Sialionery SlaN Fee Sales Aids Vehicle Insurance Food Advertising Light & Heal Other Repair5 & Renewals Garage Rental T61ephone 200 Club IT Software and Consumab18S Audit & Accountancy fees Legal & Profess*)nal Fees Paypal Fees Deprecialion of Computerequipment Depreciation of Motor Vehe Depreciation of Office Equipment 59,594 5,161 1,289 785 34,592 3,989 1,653 1,463 345 315 68 2,832 1,681 18,587 7,875 583 1,616 502 2.079 1,141 1,384 120 695 3,619 1,427 13,217 6,025 2,366 2,296 1,095 1,767 814 1,674 108 480 10,000 89 103 52 759 60 1,012 80 107,281 88,110 SURPLUSI(DEHCITI FOR THE YEAR 301,768 522,031 Page 4

SUNSHINE CAT RESCUE BALANCE SHEET as at 29th Febnjary 2024 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Tangible fixed assets Investments 2,820 422,730 3,275 400,000 CURRENT ASSETS Bank Account Bardays CUan1 Account Virgin Savings Account Paypal Account Cash Account The coperdtive Current Account SCR Unrted Trust Bank VAT refund 61.271 260,779 80,760 9,480 200 80,307 15.016 200 3,639 80,000 3,627 2,267 438,485 159,061 LESS: CREDITORS DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR credito and Accruals 520 588 NET CURRENT ASSETS 437,965 158,473 863,516 561,748 REPRESENTED BY ACCUMULATED FUND Balance as at 1st March 2023 Surplus for the year Balanc£ as al 29th February 2024 561,748 301,768 39,718 522,031 863,516 581.748 Totsl Capltal 863,516 561,748 Page 5

SUNSHINE CAT RESCUE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024