BID TO SAVE A STRAY Registered Charity 1157768
Registered Charity Number 1157768
BID TO SAVE A STRAY
TRUSTEES REPORT & AUDITED ACCOUNTS
e For the period nding 30 November 2020
BID TO SAVE A STRAY Registered Charity 1157768
CONTENTS
| Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisers1 |
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| Trustees' report2/3/4 |
| Independent examiner's report5 |
| Statement of financial activities6/7 |
| Balance sheet8 |
| Notes to Financial Statements 9/10 |
BID TO SAVE A STRAY Registered Charity 1157768
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2020
Trustee's
CRISTINA PAUN ROZ DILLY LEE GOODRUM
Charity Registration Number: 1157768
Charity Registered Office
Park Head Farm House Birdsedge Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8XW
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BID TO SAVE A STRAY Registered Charity 1157768
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2020
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of Bid to Save a Stray (the charity) for the period ended 30 November 2020. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the charity comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charity's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2005.
Structure, governance and management.
The original charity was established as an unincorporated entity in November 2013. On 8 July 2014 the charity registered as a charitable Incorporated Organisation CIO and is governed by its Constitution under registration number 1157768
The management of the charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Articles of Association. Details of the Trustees are listed on Page 1. The number of trustees shall be a minimum of three and a maximum of nine, unless otherwise so decided Trustees can be appointed for any period between one and five years and can be re-appointed at the end of their term.
Risk management
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate the exposure to the major risks.
The Charities Objectives.
To promote humane behaviour towards animals, particularly dogs, by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for animals which are in need of care and attention by reasons of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage.
To educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general To prevent cruelty and suffering among animals, particularly dogs.
To work in particular but not exclusively in supporting Asociatia Sufletel Targoviste Animal Rescue Centre in Romania
Identify suitable placements for the International adoption and fostering of dogs in need.
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the charity commission relating to public benefit. This report details the activities undertaken to further the charity's aims for relieving the suffering of animals for public benefit.
BID TO SAVE A STRAY Registered Charity 1157768
TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 November 2020
Review of activities
A summary of the results of the charity's financial activities is given on page 5 of the accounts. During the period under review the charity raised £29,052 from its supporters by way of donations and fund raising activities and distributed approximately 99% of those monies in pursuit of its charitable activities. The trustees wish to thank all their loyal and generous supporters, without whom the charity's good works would not be possible.
It has been a tough year on the fundraising front due to outside influences like Covid & Brexit but the Trustees endeavoured to continue to fundraise where we can.
A significant number of animals estimated at 300 were rescued from the streets of Romania, after proper medical treatment and fulfilling quarantine procedures many were found caring homes in the United Kingdom & France.
The company generated a surplus for the period of £124 which will be carried forward to help fund activities in the coming year.
We also starting operating our own transport company (as of July 2016) to transport our own dogs to their new homes. We raise income from transporting other rescuers dog when space allows, this has generated a small surplus of Total income from transport activities is £63,000. We were fortunate that the use of our vehicle was gifted to us by a benefactor (who still owns the vehicle) and the costs of insurance and road tax are covered by one of our Trustee's. The main charity accounts shows a transfer of funds to the transport account in form of monies paid for transport of our dogs.
The Charity had previously secured a loan from R.Dilly which now stands at £15,000 as shown in the attached accounts to cover the costs of UK kennelling for dogs returned by UK adopters These will be repaid as and when funds allow with no interest or time scales set.
The Charity has no governance costs or associated administration costs.
Other activities this year have been 5 spay and neuter campaigns in the local area to educate and encourage locals to neuter their pets, we have with the help of a dedicated vet team carried out nearly 600 operations which will hopefully reduce the number of unwanted pups being born.
Investments and reserves policy
The charity holds sufficient liquid funds to meet the day to day demands of its charitable projects. The trustees recognise that in order to allow the charity to continue efficiently and to provide a buffer against possible decreases in income that the reserves should be maintained at their present level for the time being.
Trustees' responsibilities statement
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources,including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company 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 in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report was approved by the Trustees on 10.09. 2 0 and signed on their behalf by:
Cristina Paun Chair
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BID TO SAVE A STRAY Registered Charity 1157768
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
As a practising members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), I am subject to its ethical and other professional requirements that are detailed at icaew.com/regulations.
I have reviewed the financial data in the submission to the Charity’s Commission and hereby confirm the accuracy and completeness of the data. This report is made solely to the Trustees of Bid To Save a Stray. My work has been undertaken solely to review the financial data of Bid To Save a Stray submitted to the Charity Commission. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Bid to Save a Stray and its Trustees, as a body, for my work or for this report .
Independent examiner's statement
ln connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011Act and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011Act have not been met or
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2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Margaret Clarke MCA
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BID TO SAVE A STRAY Registered Charity 1157768
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Period ending 30 November 2019
Incoming Resources
| Incoming Resources | |||||
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Notes Voluntary Income 1 Activities for fund Generating Adoptions Loans from R.Dilly INCOMING RESOURCES Transport activities. Adoption Fees dogs UK kennels _ TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES _ Out going Resources Asociatia Sufletel 2 Costs for Generating Funds Costs for Adoptions OUTGOING RESOURCES Transport activities. Transfer to Asociatia OUTGOING RESOURCES UK OUTGOING RESOURCES Kennelling costs TOTAL OUTGOING RESOURCES |
Unrestricted2019 Total Funds2019 £ £ 22,514 17,776 22,51417,776 6,5388,3006,5388,300 18,075 24,250 18,075 24,250 5,000 5,000 47,12755,326 47,12755,326 63,00088,00063,00088,000 2,100 2,500 2,1002,500 ____ _____ 112,227 145,826 112,227145,826 ____ ______ 18,87727,536 18,87727,536 180125180125 17,77023,28017,77023,280 36,827 50,941 36,827 50,941 58,45077,20058,45077,200 4,55010,8004,55010,800 63,000 88,000 63,000 88,000 12,2766,000 12,2766,000 _ ___ __ 112,103 112,103 |
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| 63,000 2,100 __ 112,227 __ 18,877 180 17,770 |
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| 36,827 | 36,827 50,941 58,45077,200 4,55010,800 63,000 88,000 12,2766,000 __ 112,103 |
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58,450 4,550 63,000 |
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12,276 _ 112,103 |
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| Net income for year | |
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| Total funds at 1 December 2019 1,591 | 1,591 |
| Total funds at 30 November 2020 1,715 |
1,715 |
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| The notes on pages 9/10 form part of this financial statement. |
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BID TO SAVE A STRAY Registered Charity 1157768
BALANCE SHEET 30 NOVEMBER 2020
| 30 NOVEMBER | 2020 | |
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| 2020 | ||
| Current Assets | £ | |
| Cash at Bank | 1,715 | |
| Creditors amount due within 1 year | ||
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| NET | CURRENT ASSETS | 1,715 |
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| NET ASSETS | 1,715 | |
| Current Debts | Unspecified Loan | 15,000 |
| Charity Funds | ||
| Unrestricted Funds | 1,715 | |
| Restricted | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 1,715 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2019
1 Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008). The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' published in March 2005, applicable accounting standards and the Companies Act 2006.
1.2 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
1.3 Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of financial activities when the charity has entitlement to the funds, certainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
1.4 Resources expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.
Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the company. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the company and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements. All resources expended are inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
All monies pay to with the exception of UK costs were paid in Euros and the relevant conversion rate has been used for the purpose of these accounts.
2.Charitable Activities
| 2.Charitable Activities | ||
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| Payments to Asociatia Sufletel |
Total £ 18,877 | |
| Activities under taken during 2020 | ||
| Medical costs | 2,200 | |
| Wages for Workers | 14,400 | |
| Electricity | 0 | |
| Purchases | 0 | |
| Food | 2,277 | |
| Payments associated with cost of fundraising | Total £180 | |
| Activities under taken during 2020 | ||
| Cost of auctions | 00 | |
| Shop purchases | 180 | |
| Payments associated with Adoptions | Total £17,770 | |
| Activities under taken during 2020 | ||
| Passports | 3,400 | |
| Transport | 12,450 | |
| Kennel fees | 1,300 | |
| CHIP registrations | 620 |
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| Payments associated with transport | Payments associated with transport | Total £63,000 | |||
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| Activities under taken during 2020 | |||||
| Wages | 15,200 | ||||
| Euro Tunnel fees |
15,420 | ||||
| Fuel costs | 18,940 | ||||
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3,210 | ||||
| Food & sundries | |||||
| Traces charges | 5,680 | ||||
| to Asociatia Sufletel | 4,550 | ||||
| Payments associated with UK kennelling |
Total £12,276 | ||||
| Activities under taken during 2019 | |||||
| South Yorkshire | Kennels | 7,276 | |||
| Kent Kennels | 5,000 | ||||
| 3.Statement of | funds | ||||
| Brought | Incoming | Expended | Carried | ||
| Forward | Resources | Resources | Forward | ||
| General Funds | £1,591 | £112,227 | £112,103 | £1,715 |
No Trustees have received any payment in kind or remuneration during this period