Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2023 Period start date To 31/12/2023 Period end date
Charity name: Senior Staffy Club
Charity registration number: 1156723
Objectives and Activities
SORP reference Summary of the purposes of Para 1.17 "For the benefit of the public to relieve the the charity as set out in its suffering of animals in need of care and governing document attention and, in particular, to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals." "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 public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals." Summary of the main Para 1.17 and 1.19 activities in relation to those The focus of our activities remains the purposes for the public rescuing and rehoming of Senior benefit, in particular, the Staffordshire Bull Terriers and Staffy Cross activities, projects or services dogs aged 7yrs and over. By doing so we identified in the accounts. relieve the suffering of animals and provide facilities for their reception, care and treatment. This also helps to reduce the number of stray, neglected, unwanted and vulnerable animals throughout the UK, and also reduces the number of dogs unnecessarily destroyed, both in pounds and at the vets. Also by undertaking these activities we, via personal interaction at events, social media and the use of volunteers, educate the public regarding animal welfare in general and promote humane behaviour towards animals.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 In planning our activities for the year we kept whether the trustees have in mind the Charity Commission's guidance had regard to the guidance on public benefit at our trustee meetings. issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | A great contribution is made by our volunteers. We are very grateful for the many hours volunteers have spent, fostering, caring for and walking the dogs. As well as time spent fundraising and promoting the rescue and its aims and helping us with Social Media. Without this valuable contribution of time, energy and expertise we would not have been able to achieve so much. |
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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 | Our intakes and rehoming figures are as follows: Intakes: 2022 - 31 2023 - 42 Rehomed 2022 - 28 2023 - 40 Our intakes and adoptions have increased this year The dogs have have come into our care for the following reasons: Conflict with companion animal - 1 Change of owner circs - 4 Owner can no longer afford - 3 Homeless - 3 Ill health of owner - 7 Owner moving house - 1 Not getting on with child in home - 2 Owner no longer has time - 3 New baby - 1 Owner died - 6 Relationship breakdown - 1 From another shelter - 9 Pound - 1 Of the dogs we took in there were 31 from private owners, 1 from stray pounds and 9 from other rescues. So intakes from private homes made up approx 74% of all intakes which is an increase from 2022 of 20% We continue to see a higher demand for rescue of dogs with behavioural issues and medical conditions, meaning we have to plan for dogs to stay with us longer due to the extra care and attention they require. This means kennel space can sometimes be tied up for longer periods of time. Taking dogs that are sometimes with us longer than normal does have an impact on the spaces we have free but we do not give up on the dogs until they find a home no matter how long that takes. For example Ninja was with us for a total of 296 days - but has now been very happily adopted! We continue to take in some of the harder to rehome dogs that many other rescues will not take because of their age, health issues, or behaviour. We do also work closely with other rescues who approach us because they have struggled to find a Senior Staffie that they have in their care a home and they contact us for our specialism and experience with the breed and |
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to date we have always managed to find the dogs we take from other rescues a new home very quickly.
We continue to manage our intake capacity - with kennel capacity remaining at 8 in total across both sites. We use foster carers to help us with very elderly dogs, dogs who are in need of operations / medical care or dogs that once up for adoption have sadly had little interest in kennels.
We pride ourselves in making sure that our intake capacity is matched to our resources so that dogs in kennels can get the individual attention and time spent with them every day via the volunteer dog walkers and dogs who are struggling in kennels are able to move to a foster home as soon as possible.
We continue to work towards getting our own premises so that we can develop further, and enhance the rescue experience for the dogs we take in. To that end we continue to ‘red circle’ funding which will go towards the purchase of a property as soon as possible.
During this year we did make an offer on an existing boarding kennel site which was accepted. Sadly the subsequent building survey revealed a myriad of structural problems on the building which, after discussion by the Committee and following advice from our surveyor and solicitor, meant that we decided to withdraw from the purchase in the best interest of the Charity.
We did then find a second possible site that we were keen to make an offer on but having sought pre-planning advice from the local council it became apparent that it would have been difficult / if not impossible to obtain planning permission for what we wanted to do at the site. So we did not proceed any further.
We continue to look for suitable premises to buy and are very keen to move forward in this direction when the right property is found.
| Our fundraising continues to build. We have an active fundraising team who meet once a month to plan events, and we have continued to expand our main funding source our ‘Kennel Crusaders’ which provides us with a regular monthly income. We were truly grateful to receive a £20,000 legacy - our first - and we continue to promote legacies in our fundraising work. We are now in partnership with Pets at Home at their Festival Park branch and regularly attend in store to raise funds and awareness of our work. We also have a small team who regularly attend fetes / dogs shows etc with a stall which again helps raise funds and awareness. We were also very fortunate to be chosen by The Blue Boys for a £10,640 donation. We have now also added an Online shop to our website selling handcrafted items and Charity T-shirts and sweatshirts. Our Social Media team develops year on year and ensures that SSC has an active presence on all social media platforms. We have continued to increase our volunteer base which now covers all areas: dog walking, foster care, social media support, adoption, fundraising and administration. By doing so this has enabled us to provide increased levels of care to the dogs in our kennels, at the same time increasing awareness and our social media presence to promote, engage and educate the public regarding our aims, rescue and animal welfare in general. We have added two new Trustees who are covering Intake work and Fundraising and who bring with them commitment and new skills to the roles. We have also become full members of the Association of Cats and Dogs Home, which means we have agreed to adhere to their Minimum Welfare and Operational Standards in relation to Intake, Care, Assessment, Rehoming and Legal / Administrative area. |
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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 | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity is in a healthy position overall |
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We hold the following reserves: Contingency fund - £30,000 - this is held as a fund in case of any financial emergency or if the rescue should suddenly need to close for any reason to ensure that the dogs in care at that time have funding behind them until we are able to place them elsewhere or rehome them. Working capital - £30,000 - ensures that we always have reasonable funding in place to pay bills Expenses Molly / Spike - £17,731.09 - we fully support two long term dogs for life and this reserve is to cover their expenses Building fund - £599,491 - this is for the purchase of our own property, for which we are actively looking. |
| Amount of reserves held | ||
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
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 | The charity's principal source of income is via our kennel crusaders scheme which provides us with a regular monthly income. We also have regular general donations and fundraising efforts via supporters of our Facebook page. |
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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 charitable
| charitable | ||
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| 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 training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | We have a detailed Trustee induction pack which provides aims and objectives of the charity, mission statement, expectations of a Trustee, GDPR policy, Confidentiality policy and our Charity documentation. Each new Trustee is mentored by an existing Trustee until their training is complete |
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| 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 | |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Senior Staffy Club |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
Registered charity number |
1156723 |
| Charity’s principal address | c/o Unit 7 Rockhaven, Triangle Park, Triangle Way, Gloucester, GL1 1AJ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Julie Blaynee | Chairperson | ||
| Julie Ann Harris | Treasurer / Adoptions Manager |
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| Elaine Thomas | Social Media Manager |
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| Julia Kaminski | Media Manager | ||
| Catherine Lee | Fundraising / Charity Development |
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| Rachel Bluck | Kennel Manager | ||
| Veronica Smith | Fundraising Manager |
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| Lisa Bird | Intakes Manager | ||
| Andrea Phillips | Foster / Volunteer Manager |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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| None | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
None |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
N/A |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
N/A |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | |||
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
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) J Blayne J.A.Harris Full name(s) Julie Blaynee Julie Ann Harris Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Chairperson Treasurer Date 27/4/24 |
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) J Blayne J.A.Harris Full name(s) Julie Blaynee Julie Ann Harris Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Chairperson Treasurer Date 27/4/24 |
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) J Blayne J.A.Harris Full name(s) Julie Blaynee Julie Ann Harris Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Chairperson Treasurer Date 27/4/24 |
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) J Blayne J.A.Harris Full name(s) Julie Blaynee Julie Ann Harris Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Chairperson Treasurer Date 27/4/24 |
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) J Blayne J.A.Harris Full name(s) Julie Blaynee Julie Ann Harris Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Chairperson Treasurer Date 27/4/24 |
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| Julie Blaynee | Julie Ann Harris | |||
| Chairperson Treasurer 27/4/24 |
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Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Senior Stafy Club - charity number 1156723 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charty ('the Trust? for the year ended 3111212023. Rwponslbllltles and bas13 of rwrt As the charitys trustee5, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the reqUireMts of the Charities Art 2011 {'Ihe Actl. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts Gvried out under sertion 145 of the 2011 Art and in carying Out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under sertion 145(5Xb) of the ACL Ind¢p&ident examlnees 3tat•mwrt I have completed my exarnination. I confirn) that no material matter5 have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect the accounting records were not kept in accorilance with section 130 of the Charities A¢or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fonn and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 21))8 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, vithv which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connertion with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accourrts to be read)ed. Jessica Marshall FCA- ICAEW no. 1602299 Goulden Mwsh*L.ts>..; ,, lfjngton Road Weoble Herefordshire.. HR4 8QS Dated ,"
2022 2023 Perlod Kennd Crusaders GenerallOntrOff Gift Ado[05 Ebay 84.n2.84 59.529.91 19,027.35 2,116.50 11.387.30 11,740.67 1,653.41 94,984. 11 63,108.18 3,286.53 11,706.53 12,183.49 %7.65 20,694.33 Pay Day Leyaoes Grallts Fundrai9ng Agria Commission (Jarities Trusvjust GvirKJ 3.5CKI.00 2,618.56 309.18 4,163.93 19,967.69 345.06 2,692.89 2LM),769.65 229,936.46 Purthases Vet Exrtn Kennd Fees 29.129.79 18.826.60 1.679.90 123.57 .23 6.103.60 3,069.82 1,261.56 856.85 38,894.97 28,168.70 477.75 175.00 350. 5 ,709.00 3,589.06 3,6C(1.52 2,881.34 PayoutslAsgstsn Transtyjrtatlon ske Costs Mdly Costs Fc(¥J/Supplements Behavfourtst SuppNt 61,141.92 83,846.34 Miscdlaneyjus Expense5 FurraISng Costs Gifts Althsing 280.14 512.89 147.Cl) 47.(X) 167.40 4,033.94 126.99 987.03 4,328.33 138,640.70 Gross Proffltl{Loss): Overheads Rent and Rates Fmntr'ng and 5tstiorEry TeleF*one Computer tharges MalntenarKe General Eypenses &ank argeS and Intwest 141,761.79 2,8(N).IXI 3,914.93 955.88 844.19 2,450.06 {292.04) 2,849.45 2,666.48 964.07 1,203.80 2,470.34 (1,084.52) 4,073.00 10,673.02 13,142.62
Date: 1810512024 Tlme: 16:20:42 Senior Club Balance Sheet Pag•: Frnm: To: Month I, January 2023 P4)nth 12. Decemt*r 2023 Chart of Accounts: Default LayDut of Accounts [PARTIAL] Year to Date Flxed Assets Dew5its and Cash Bank Account (9,298.(IS) 137,917.23 17,403.24 659,819.70 128,619.17 677,222.94 Current Liabllltles Current Assets kss Current UabllStle&' Total Assets less Current Llabllltles: Long Terni Uabllltles 128,619.17 128,619.17 677,222.94 677,222.94 Total Assets less Totsl Uabllltle&' 128,619.17 677,222.94 Capital & Reserves Funds P & L Account 548,603.77 128,619.17 128,619.17 128,619.17 677,222.
Independent examinerfs report to the Trustees of Senior Stafy Club- charity number 1156723 I report to the trustees on my examiihition of the accounts of the ctrwity (Ihe Trusv) for the year ded 3111212023. R11b111tI•s and bas18 d report As the charitys trustees, you are responsible for the Preparati d the accounts in acctydance with the requirements of the Charitie5 Act 2011 ('the ActTr I report in respect of my examination of the Tntst's accoL4ts carried (xrt under sertion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carryiThJ ¢xrt my examination. I have followed all the applicable Directi¢ given by the Charity Commission under sxtion 145(5Xb) of the ACL IndePdrt oxamlnees Statn•nt I have completed my examination. I ccxffimi that no material matter5 have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any the accountin9 rordS were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities A¢or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not compty with the applicable requirements concernlng the fDrnI and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2CK)8 other than ary re4uirement that the accounts give a true and fair, viThv whith 15 not matter corsidered as part of an independent examination. I have rbo concuns and have come auoss no other matters in conne£tion with the examination to whith attention should be drawn in this report In order to enable a proper undetstanding of the accounts to be reathed. Jessica Marshall KA- ICAEW no. 1602299 Goulden Mwsha*Lld, ) y, Weobley Herefordshire. HR4 8QS Dathd 1011p224",