To 31
May 2023
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Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date
Period end date
From
1 June 2022
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Helping Pets (North East)
Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1155714
Charity's principal address
36 Ellesmere Avenue
Walkergate Newcastle upon Tyne Postcode NE6 4RP
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled Trustee name Office (if any) year to appoint trustee (if any) 1 V Withers Chair 2 E Wells From 30 January 2023 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
Constitution
(eg. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted
Trust
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Trustees are appointed for a 5 year term by the other Trustees. Trustee selection methods
(eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or other benefits.
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
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For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention and, in particular, offer facilities for the reception, care, neutering, treatment and re-homing of such animals.
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To promote humane behaviour towards animals by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for animals which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage and to educate the
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public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals.
Relieved the suffering of animals by providing care, attention and veterinary treatment as required. Once animals were able to, they were re-homed to a suitable household who could provide for their needs. We attended public events talking to the general public and educating them on animal welfare. In planning our activities for the year we kept in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit at our trustee meetings.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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A fantastic contribution is made by our volunteers who spend many hours both caring for animals and fundraising.
Without this valuable contribution of time, effort and expertise we would not have been able to achieve so much.
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
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Section D Achievements and performance
During the year we have only taken in dogs and cats.
Summary of the main achievements of the charity Most animals come to us via the public contacting us when they feel they during the year can no longer care for the animal. A smaller proportion come via Veterinary Surgeries or Stray Shelters.
We neuter, microchip and flea/worm treat all animals. We also vaccinate dogs. All animals are given Veterinary treatment as required.
We continue to pay for any long term problems that are identified whilst an animal is in our care, even after the animal’s adoption. Those animals unable to be re-homed remain in long term foster care for the remainder of their life.
COVID-19 has continued to have a significant impact on our activities during the year due to the increased demand for rehoming pets, particularly dogs but also the reduced opportunities for fundraising for the charity due to changes in fundraising policies and cancellations of events.
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
We hold a small amount of cash in our bank in the case it is required in a medical emergency for an animal in our care.
We aim to hold a minimum of £1,000 at year end.
Details of any funds materially Not applicable. in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
Our main source of funds this year has been donation fees given when an animal is adopted. We also fundraise at other pet events e.g. Great North Dog walk, though many of these events are only just starting up again after COVID.
We rely on the local community for their ongoing support.
The majority of income is spent on veterinary fees for the animals under our care.
We have no staff costs as all time is given to the Charity voluntarily.
- investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
Victoria Withers
Chair
Date 05/05/2024
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| No (if any) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helping Pets (North East) | 1155714 | |||
| Receipts andpayments accounts | CC16a | |||
| For the period from |
Period start date 01-Jun-22 |
Period end date To 31-May-23 |
| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 979 28,309 4,108 1,464 - 34,860 - - - 34,860 31,708 3,521 1,334 934 438 3,803 - 41,738 - - - 41,738 - 6,878 - 9,178 2,300 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 979 28,309 4,108 1,464 - - - - 34,860 - - - 34,860 31,708 3,521 1,334 934 438 3,803 - - - 41,738 - - - 41,738 - 6,878 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donations | 979 | 915 | ||||
| Adoption fees/Fundraising | 28,309 | 10,213 | ||||
| Gift Aid | 4,108 | - | ||||
| Commission | 1,464 | 1,356 | ||||
| Miscellaneous | - | - | ||||
| - | ||||||
| - | ||||||
| - | ||||||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
34,860 |
12,484 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| - | ||||||
| - | - | |||||
| Sub total | - | - | ||||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 12,484 | ||||||
| Veterinaryservices | 31,708 | 10,129 | ||||
| Supplies/Equipment | 3,521 | 1,645 | ||||
| Travel and fuel expenses | 1,334 | 838 | ||||
| Advertising, website and telephone | 934 | 1,075 | ||||
| Insurance | 438 | 547 | ||||
| Storage space | 3,803 | 3,254 | ||||
| Miscellaneous | - | 1,268 | ||||
| - | ||||||
| - | ||||||
| **Sub total ** | 41,738 | 18,756 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| - | ||||||
| - | ||||||
| **Sub total ** | - | - | ||||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 18,756 | ||||||
| - 6,878 | - | - | - 6,878 | - 6,272 | ||
| - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 9,178 | - | - | 9,178 | 15,450 | ||
| 2,300 | - | - | 2,300 | 9,178 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Cash in bank Details Details Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 9,178 - - - - - 9,178 - Agreement Error OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Victoria Withers |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| When due (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| Victoria Withers | 05/05/2024 | ||
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ members of Helping Pets (North East)
On accounts for the year 31 May 2023 Charity no 1155714 ended (if any) Set out on pages 3-10 (3-4 annual accounts; 5-10 Trustees annual report) (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/05/2023.
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Date: 05/05/2024 Name: Jenny Cousins Relevant professional ACA qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: 8 North Parade Whitley Bay NE26 1PA
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
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October 2018
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Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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October 2018
IER