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 2024
BID TO SAVE A STRAY Registered Charity 1157768
CONTENTS
| Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisers1 | Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisers1 |
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| Trustees' report | 2/3/4 |
| Independent examiner's report | 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6/7 |
| Balance sheet | 8 |
| 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 2024
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 2024
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 2024. 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 2024
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 £78,680 from its supporters by way of donations and fund raising activities and distributed approximately 99% of those monies in pursuit of its charitable activities this is an increase on previous year manly due to a regular monthly donation from a UK Business. 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 the current cost of living crisis but the Trustees endeavoured to continue to fundraise where we can. A number of animals estimated at 10 were rescued from the streets of Romania, after proper medical treatment and fulfilling quarantine procedures they have remained with us in Romania. Adoptions to UK are very limited this year due to the unstable nature of animal welfare in the UK and a major change in attitude from authorities, vets and the public to Romanian dogs. We are not willing to put our dogs at risk by bringing them to the UK.
We continue to offer a full back up service to our dogs already in the UK supporting our adopter and dogs both physically, emotionally and financially. We have several dogs in UK kennels.
The charity now has a surplus of £980 to carry forward to the next year. We also started operating our own transport company (as of July 2016) to transport our own dogs to their new homes. However due to a decline in adoptions and UK we have used other transport companies to save money.
The Charity had previously secured a loans from R.Dilly now stands at £25,000 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 1200 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 01.06. 2 3 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:
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
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 2024
| Incoming Resources Notes Voluntary Income 1 Activities for fund Generating Adoptions 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 |
Unrestricted2023 Total Funds2023 £ £ 75,752 27,752 75,752 27,752 1,5289801,528980 1,2004.0001,2004.000 78,48032,732 78,48032,732 0.000.000.000.00 200 4,700 2004,700 ___ _____ 78,680 37,432 78,680 37,432 ___ ______ 56,40026,460 56,40026,460 0.0000.0000 9804,3509804,350 57,38030,810 57,38030,810 0,000.000,0000 0,00 0,00 57,380 30,810 57,380 30,810 22,3209,500 22,3209,500 _ ___ __ 77,70040,310 77,70040,310 |
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Net income for year Total funds at 1 December 2023 1,043 1,043 Total funds at 30 November 2024 2,023 2,023 ====== ===== ======= The notes on pages 9/10 form part of this financial s tatement.
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BID TO SAVE A STRAY Registered Charity 1157768
BALANCE SHEET 30 NOVEMBER 2024
| 30 NOVEMBER | 2024 | |
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| 2024 | ||
| Current Assets | £ | |
| Cash at Bank | 2,023 | |
| Creditors amount due within 1 year | ||
| ====== | ||
| NET | CURRENT ASSETS | 2,023 |
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| NET ASSETS | 2,023 | |
| Current Debts | Unspecified Loan | 25,000 |
| Charity Funds | ||
| Unrestricted Funds | 2,023 | |
| Restricted | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 2,023 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
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 accrual’s 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
| Payments to Asociatia Sufletel | Total £ 56,400 |
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| Activities under taken during 2024 | |
| Medical costs | 12,000 |
| Wages for Workers | 21,400 |
| Electricity | 0 |
| Purchases | 0 |
| Food | 23,000 |
| Payments associated with cost of fundraising | Total £00 |
| Activities under taken during 2024 | |
| Cost of auctions | 00 |
| Shop purchases | 00 |
| Payments associated with Adoptions | Total £980 |
| Activities under taken during 2024 | |
| Passports | 150 |
| Transport | 780 |
| Kennel fees | |
| CHIP registrations | 50 |
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Payments associated with transport Total £0.00
Activities under taken during 2024
Transport to others Euro Tunnel fees Fuel costs Vehicle Maintenance Food & sundries Traces charges to Asociatia Sufletel
| Payments associated with UK | kennelling | Total £22,320 | ||
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| Activities | under taken during 2024 | |||
| South Yorkshire Kennels | 22,320 | |||
| Kent Kennels | ||||
| 3.Statement of funds | ||||
| Brought | Incoming | Expended | Carried | |
| Forward | Resources | Resources | Forward | |
| General Funds | £1,043 | £78,680 | £77,700 | £2,023 |
No Trustees have received any payment in kind or remuneration during this period
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