8 Below Husky Rescue Report and Financial Statements Year ended: 31st March 2022 Registered Charity No: 1156670
Reference and administrative information
Trustees
Timothy John Wicks, Chair of Trustees Nicola Suzanne Atkinson Jade Hayley Brightmore Lorraine Robson
Principle Office
23 Brackendale Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire. WF2 8WA.
Correspondence Address
24 Deakins Court, Mansfield, NG18 2FD
Charity Number: 1156670
Independent Examiners
Premier Tax Solutions Ltd
Trent House, 234 Victoria Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 2LW
Report of the trustees for the year ended 31[st ] March 2022
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31[st ] March 2022. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's constitution & the Charities Act 2011 and the statement of recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
Structure, governance and management
8 Below Husky Rescue is an unincorporated association registered Charity, number 1156670, was constituted 10[th ] February 2014 and established on 14[th ] April 2014. Prior to this date we ran as a rescue for a year. When we recognised how successful both re-homing rates and donated income from supporters had become, the next step was to register with the Charity Commission in England and Wales. It would allow us to be seen as a registered charity, which would open up more avenues for us such as apply for grants and funding and eventually gift aid on donations. We also felt that with the transparency required from charity status and the appointment it would put people at ease more when it comes to fundraising and donations as being a standard rescue with no charity status has no official governance.
New trustees are appointed by the current trustee board based on their commitment to the charity. Trustees will continually serve unless either party decide to terminate their position for the good of the charity. The constitution requires the charity to run on a minimum of 3 trustees. We currently have four with Timothy Wicks having the deciding vote if required. There are no plans to increase our board of trustees in the coming financial year.
All trustees give their time freely and no trustee remuneration was paid during the year. Details of trustee expenses and related party transactions are disclosed in note 2 to the accounts. Trustees are required to disclose all relevant interests and register them with the Chairman.
Risk Management
The Trustees actively review any major risks which the Charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining reserves at current levels, combined with an annual review of the controls over key financial systems, will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The Trustees have also examined other operational and business risks faced by the Charity and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the most significant risks.
Objectives and activities for the public benefit
The objects of the Charity are to promote humane behaviour towards animals and sled dog breeds by providing education to orders and potential owners, to prevent neglect and suffering to animals. The Charity also provides security, protection and care appropriate for such dogs which need care and attention by reasons of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances and ill usage. The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities.
The Charity carries out these objects by:
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Seeking new homes for the dogs by publicising via social media and attending events. We advertise on our website and use posters to do this.
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Providing education and advice regarding animal welfare.
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Home checking foster/adoption homes to match the dog's requirements.
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Transporting dogs to their foster/adopted homes.
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Rehoming dogs and providing lifetime backup should they require assistance at a future date and provide permanent support to those dogs that cannot be rehomed.
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Undertake checks and provide support throughout fosters and adoption continuing post adoption.
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Pay for all veterinary treatment required whilst dogs are in our care and in some cases post adoption.
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Highlighting dogs that are under our care that have been in rescue for some time or is an urgent case that needs help as part of our social media campaigns.
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Offering breed specific advice to the public via the telephone, social media and at events.
Grants Received
During this financial year no Grants were received.
Achievements and Performance
2021-2022 was another hard year for the rescue, with the covid-19 pandemic continuing to impact the rescue both financially and with the number of dogs needing out help.
We had to cancel one of our largest fundraisers Leeds Camp and Open Day 2021 based on the - these government guidelines so our "covid fundraising" ideas to help raise vital funds included the online fund raising of auctions and raffles, virtual challenges and regular online dog shows.
We continued to carry out our home-check's virtually, insisting that a home video walk through was supplied and ensuring all questions usually asked at the in-person visit were incorporated into our updated and improved online enquiry form, then with a live virtual home check to review the suitability of applicants. This continues to work well and will continue with the video for the applications.
We predicted that the number of dogs during late 2021-2022 and beyond would see significant increases, with current levels of dogs needing our help quadrupling from pre-covid levels. Many arriving needing medical treatment, parasite treatments, microchipping and spay/neutering.
Our online store sales have increased, which brings additional revenue to our rescue. We plan to add more items in the coming year to our online store.
We are now successfully signed up to the Fundraising Regulator and have received confirmation that we are now officially Gift Aid eligible with HMRC.
Financial review
The principal funding sources are general donations, sponsorship of specific dogs in care, donations received from adopters when the dogs are rehomed, income generated from fundraising events and income generated from the sale of merchandise.
Merchandise sales account for about 11% of our total income. This is not yet substantial but has grown rapidly from previous years. It is possible in the future; a trading subsidiary of the Charity may be needed.
During 2021-2022 our expenditure increased in line with the number of dogs needing our help, along with the reduced fundraising opportunities with event, this has reduced out reserves policy. We are working on ways to increase the reserve policy back to the level needed.
Longer term the Charity would like to obtain grant funding for specific projects and establish a relationship with longer term sponsors.
All funds are used to further the goals and objectives of our Charity and help as many dogs as we are able.
Reserves policy
During the year it has been the intention that all funds generated are expended in accordance with the objectives of the Charity. However, the Charity realises that they must build back up the equivalent of 4 months operating costs into reserves. This would act as a buffer if there was a drop in income or allow the orderly winding down of the Charity if required.
Future Plans
Our aims for next year are:
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To become members of the ADCH promoting and challenging animal welfare with a group of likeminded people
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To increase social media presence even more to generate more followers
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To increase our fundraising activities, concentrating on online fund raising more as this is where our supporters seem to engage more and look at additional in-person fund raising with the re-launch of our two Husky Camps and Family Open Days in 2022.
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Implement more training with 8 Below Husky Rescue Trustees
Trustees' responsibilities in relation to the financial statements
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with the applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustee(s) to prepare the financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
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Observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and;
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and enable them to ascertain to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the provisions of the governing document. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information included on the charity's website.
Approved by the trustees on ________ and signed on their behalf by:
T Wicks
Chairman
Independent Examiner's report on the accounts
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The Charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145{5}{b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiners statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view.
I 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.
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Date
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8 Below Husky Rescue Statement of Income and Expenses For the year ended 31st March 2022
| Income Donations Merchandise Soles Capitol Grant Amortisation Revenue Grant Income Direct costs Veterinar fees Emergenc boarding Other direct costs Fundroising Activities Wages Tronsportotion costs Gross Surplus Other Administrative expenses Website costs Bonk fees Sundry expenses Printing,postoge ond stationer Telephone Advertising Accountancy Insurance Depreciation Net Surplus/Deficit Reconciiation of funds Toto/ funds brought forward Surplus/Deficit in the period Toto/ funds carried forward |
2022 Unrestricted Funds £ £ 80,895 21,895 102,790 8,944 18,093 10,492 38,395 8,103 23,133 107,161 -4,371 5,417 794 3,534 4,473 3,138 109 1,640 990 100 20,195 -24,566 40,805 -24,566 16,239 |
2022 Restricted Funds £ 2,875 2,875 0 2,875 4,755 4,755 -1,880 -5,640 -1,880 -7,520 |
2022 Tota/funds £ 80,895 21,895 2,875 0 105,665 8,944 18,093 10,492 38,395 8,103 23,133 107,161 -1,496 5,417 794 3,534 4,473 3,138 109 1,640 990 4,855 24,950 -26,446 35,165 -26,446 8,719 |
2021 Total Funds 138,534 18,025 2,875 7,000 166,434 14,263 12,319 54,278 11,757 7,721 17,157 117,495 48,939 2,893 811 2,177 5,375 2,198 0 4,820 770 4,855 |
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| 4,755 | ||||
| 23,899 25,040 10,125 25,040 |
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| 35,165 |
8 Below Husky Rescue Statement of Financial Position As at 31st March 2022
| 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | |
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| £ | £ | £ | |
| Fixed Assets | |||
| Van-NU15 WY | 19,020 | 19,020 | |
| Depreciation | 19,020 | 14,265 | |
| 0 | 4,755 | ||
| Computer -Apple Macbook | 400 | 400 | |
| Depreciation | 400 | 300 | |
| 0 | 100 | ||
| Current Assets | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 8,719 | 33,185 | |
| Net current assets | 8,719 | 33,185 | |
| Current Liabilities | |||
| Total Assets Less Current Liabilities | 8,719 | 33,185 | |
| Non-Current Liability | |||
| Capital Grant | 11,500 | 11,500 | |
| Amortisation | 11,500 | 8,625 | |
| 0 | 2,875 | ||
| NET ASSETS | 8,719 | 35,165 | |
| Capital Account | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 16,239 | 40,805 | |
| Restricted funds | -7,520 | -5,640 | |
| Balance carried forward | 8,719 | 35,165 | |
| _Approved by the trustees on ______ | and signed on their behalf by: |
TWicks Chairman
Notes to the accounts
1. Accounting Policies
a) Basis of Preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention, with the exception that investments are included at market value. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities and applicable UK Accounting Standards and the Charities Act 2011.
2. Trustees' Remuneration
One Trustee is also an employee of the Charity with remuneration of £7,721 (£8,355:2020}.
The Charities Commission has been consulted on this matter and have confirmed they have no objection to the employment.
All other Trustees received no remuneration (Nil: 2020).