_**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:_
- _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._
- _Providing education and advice regarding animal welfare._
- _Home checking foster/adoption homes to match the dog's requirements._
- _Transporting dogs to their foster/adopted homes._
- _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._
- _Undertake checks and provide support throughout fosters and adoption continuing post adoption._
- _Pay for all veterinary treatment required whilst dogs are in our care and in some cases post adoption._
- _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._
- _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:_
- _To become members of the ADCH promoting and challenging animal welfare with a group of likeminded people_
- _To increase social media presence even more to generate more followers_
- _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._
- _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:_
- _Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently_
- _Observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP_
- _Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent._
- _State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and;_
- _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:_
- _examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,_
- _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_
- _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._
_Premier Tax Solutions_
## 31/01/2023
## _Date_
_Premier Tax Solutions Limited_
_Trent House 234 Victoria Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2LW_
## _**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_|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||_4,755_|||
|||||**_23,899_**
**_25,040_**
_10,125_
_25,040_|
|||||**_35,165_**|
## _**8 Below Husky Rescue Statement of Financial Position As at 31st March 2022**_
||**_2022_**|**_2022_**|**_2021_**|
|---|---|---|---|
||£|£|£|
|**_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)._