2021-08-31-accounts - Makants Greyhound Rescue Nw

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

From

Period start date

Period end date

1[st] Sept 2020

31[st] August 2021

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name

Makants Greyhound Rescue NW

Other names charity is known by

Makants

Registered charity number (if any)

1161079

Charity's principal address

Makants Farm

Mort Lane

Tyldesley

Postcode

M29 8PF

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)

Siobhan Hoppley Founder, Trustee & Chair of the Trustees

Appointment by Charity Trustees

Sue Sewell Trustee & Rehoming Assessor

Appointment by Charity Trustees

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David Balmer Trustee & Treasurer

Appointment by Charity Trustees

Fiona Hughes Trustee & Fund Raising 10/3/21 Appointment by Charity Trustees

Wendy Draper Trustee & Fund Raising 10/3/21 Appointment by Charity Trustees

Joanne Maxwell Trustee & Social Media 10/3/21 Appointment by Charity Trustees

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution)

Constitution

How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company)

Charitable incorporated organisation

Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by)

By appointment

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Makants is an independent specialist ex-racing greyhound rescue registered charity funded wholly by donations. Its charitable activities do not support or promote regulated and/or unregulated greyhound racing and/or any associated activities.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

For the benefit to the public to relieve the suffering of abandoned and ex-racing greyhounds and to promote humane behaviour towards the greyhounds by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for the dogs in need of attention by reason of retirement, abandonment, mistreatment or ill usage.
To re-home/foster the greyhounds in line with Makants’ strict re-homing/fostering policy.
To educate the public regarding responsible dog ownership and to offer comprehensive help to all adopters/fosterers of ex racing greyhounds.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the charity commission on public benefit)

In order to maintain the day to day care for its rescued ex-racing greyhounds, Makants’ charitable trustees supported by a team of exceptionally dedicated volunteers raise funds by way of store and street collections, car boot sales, auctions, raffles and other activities, such as summer and Christmas fairs and local dogs shows. It is noteworthy that during the pandemic and associated government restrictions, including a period of lockdown, in 2020 & 2021, Makants’ volunteers continued to fund raise by holding online auctions and other socially distanced activities.

In addition, a raft of other tasks are undertaken by the trustees and volunteers such as administration, social media communications/updates, re-homing checks, fostering dogs, transporting dogs for veterinary care and attendance at fund raising events. Raising awareness of the plight of racing greyhounds and educating the public about responsible dog ownership with an offer of comprehensive help to all adopters/fosterers is an integral part of Makants’ work and this is woven into all its activities. By way of example, volunteers are welcomed each day to assist with the collective group afternoon walk which ensures each kennelled dog receives appropriate daily exercise, can be assessed in a group situation and allows individuals to ‘get to know’ the breed and the work undertaken by Makants; this support is invaluable on many levels. It is noteworthy that during the pandemic and associated government restrictions, including a period of lockdown, in 2020 & 2021 - and to the credit of all those who volunteer their support, these tasks were able to continue throughout to the extent permissible by the government.

Experience to date has shown that in many instances, the rescue of an ex-racing greyhound is an acute situation whereby third parties will make the dog available to Makants at short notice with no financial donation. Dogs that are taken in are often in need of basic care and veterinary treatment, with some inevitably having more complex medical needs such as epilepsy, impacted vertebrae, gum disease, chronic fracture injuries or amputated toes giving rise to joint/mobility issues and tail injuries; all of which Makants has experienced and dealt with.

Makants implements a strategy of spaying and neutering all greyhounds within two weeks of rescue unless the dog is prior neutered, in season or the veterinary surgeon advises otherwise, in which case spaying or neutering will be undertaken when advised by the veterinary surgeon irrespective of whether the dog is kennelled, fostered or adopted. It is noteworthy that d uring the pandemic and associated government restrictions, including a period of lockdown, in 2020 & 2021, Makants’ strategy of spaying and neutering all rescued greyhounds continued.

A positive focus is placed on assessing and rehabilitating each and every dog received so they may be successfully rehomed and enjoy a normal life – a healthy dog is never euthanized and this is Makants’ promise to each and every dog that it receives. It is noteworthy that during the pandemic and associated government restrictions, including a period of lockdown, in 2020 & 2021, Makants’ kept its promise to every dog.

Each dog’s adoption is conditional and subject to the new owner entering into a written adoption agreement with Makants, whereby the new owner agrees:

to guarantee the health and wellbeing of the dog.
to maintain yearly vaccination boosters.
not to allow the dog to stray unsupervised.
to ensure the dog wears a collar at all times with owners details and the disc Makants provides.
not to pass the dog to any third party without Makants’ written consent.
to abide by Makants’ spaying & neutering policy.

to allow a representative from Makants to visit to ensure the dog’s welfare and care is appropriate.
any breach of the contract allows Makants to reclaim the dog.

Each adoption is subject to the satisfactory completion of a vetting process to ensure the prospective home offered by a new owner meets the needs of the dog.

It is noteworthy that during the pandemic and associated government restrictions, including a period of lockdown, in 2020 & 2021, Makants’ was able to maintain its conditional adoption protocol.

Makants’ charitable trustees are aware of the statutory declaration and guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

As a self-funding charity, Makants relies heavily on its team of local volunteers to raise funds to cover the day to day running costs of the rescue and promote its charitable values.

Makants has a strict policy that all rescued dogs are fully assessed, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped prior to rehoming; in addition, specialist veterinary treatment can be required from time to time. This is where the majority of its fund raising is spent.

Makants operates independently however is in communication with other greyhound rescues i.e. Birmingham Greyhound Protection and mutually collaborates in emergency situations to assist in the best interests of the greyhound(s) involved.

Makants values the significant and generous support given on many levels by all its volunteers, the local community and the donations received from two generous benefactors; all contributions are appreciated and gratefully received.

Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Makants has been able to maintain a highly motivated team of volunteers who have ensured that the care of its rescued ex-racing greyhounds has been of prime importance and a consistent achievement during the past year.

During its financial year 2020/21, Makants has:

rescued and rehomed 74 ex-racing greyhounds in line with its strict re-homing/fostering policy and been able to offer comprehensive help to all adopters/fosterers. It is to the credit of all those who volunteer their support that Makants’ was able to achieve this rehoming rate given the pandemic and associated government restrictions, including a period of lockdown in 2020 & 2021.
This demonstrates (despite the continuing pandemic) a consistent, positive annual rehoming rate from 2019/20 ( 73 rescued and rehomed ex-racing greyhounds), 2018/19 ( 83 rescued and rehomed ex-racing greyhounds), 2017/18 ( 91 rescued and rehomed ex-racing greyhounds which included by exception the rescue, vaccination etc and successfully rehoming of a brooding bitch and all of her litter of 9 greyhound puppies (4 weeks old)), 2016/17 ( 72 rescued and rehomed ex-racing greyhounds) and 2015/16 ( 57 rescued and rehomed ex-racing greyhounds) which reflects the dedicated commitment supporting this charity.
made continuous necessary maintenance improvements to its existing kennel facilities. This included the installation of CCTV (at a cost of £2,800) throughout the kennelling facility due to onsite security concerns with cameras fitted to enhance the safety of the kennelled greys.
promoted humane behaviour towards the greyhounds by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for the dogs in need of attention by reason of retirement, abandonment, mistreatment or ill usage.
been able to educate the public regarding responsible and safe dog ownership, not least by its attendance at many public events where information has been made available and members of the public have been able to seek guidance and advice and necessary equipment such as leads, harnesses, coats and muzzles (if required) but also online.

Section D Achievements and performance

Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

Makants, as a growing voluntary charity working directly to improve the welfare of ex-racing greyhounds, aims to achieve its objective to at least maintain and, if possible, increase its cash reserve of c £212,645 to ensure:

it can maintain an appropriate contingency fund (equivalent to 12 months’ operating costs) is maintained to support, sustain, improve and assure continuity of future operations.
it can fund any exceptional and urgent welfare rescues which may require exceptional and costly funding for veterinary treatment and feeding care.
it can continue to accept more complex rescues where the exracing greyhound may require extended rehabilitation and kennelling rather than selecting only those greyhounds that may be more easily rehomed.
it can accumulate (in a high interest deposit account) a cash deposit towards its long-term strategic aim to purchase of a suitable property for Makants’ kennels to be permanently located at.

Details of any funds None materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)

Full name(s)

Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc.)

Date

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Makants Greyhound Rescue NW On accounts for the year ended 31 August 2021 Charity no (if any} 1161079 Set out on pages Receipts and Payments pages 1 &2 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Yhe Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 1"the Acr). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Diréctions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)Ib) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have corne to my attention I ") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material spect". accounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concems and have comè across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words iyhe brackets if they do not apply. Date.. Signed: Name: A R Unsworth Relevant professional quallflcation(s) or body (if any): Chartered Accountant Address: CIO Makants Greyhound Rescue Makants Farm, Mort Lane Tyldesley, M29 8PF IER October 2018

Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidancé for exarniners). Give here brief details of any items that the examinerwishes to disclose. IER October 2018

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Makants Gre hound Rescue NW f161079 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod from 1 Sept 2020 To 31 August 2021 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrieted fLbnds to the nèare&t Restricted funds toth• nearest£ Endowment funds to tho 5)èarèst£ Total funds Last year toth• noar•st£ to Ihg noaTOSt £ A1 R¢¢el ts Dtsnations Fundraising Events Bank Interest R•¢oivèd 20,000 81,957 24,326 217 64.471 38.753 685 34,326 217 ross Income AR) 96,500 20.000 116,500 103,909 sse an (see tsblel. Inve¥ men es, 116.5(KS A3Pa ments Food and Ca Vet Fees Insurance Kennel Serwices 8ulldln Runnln Transport Costs Cost of Fundraisin Evonts Cost of Sale of Goods Prinbng, Pos( Ststionery & Computor 3,607 3.149 721 18,700 3.143 2,071 11,381 3,607 23,149 721 t8,700 3,633 2,077 11.381 S,128 14,192 721 14.107 3.304 1,476 3,085 20.ODO Costs 407 6S4 605 223 Grants and Donations Pald Bank Interest aod Charges Mi5collaneou$ 380 Sub total 43,642 20,490 64,132 43.678 A4 Ass•t and investment Sub total 64,132 76 Net of recelpts/(paymgnts) A5 Transfers betsveen funds A6 Cash funds last y•ar end Cash funds thls year ond 52.368 212.645 77 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 2110312022

Section B Statement of a55ets and liabilities at the end of the period UnreslTi¢led funds ReslTiclcd fun¢ts to Mgrest Endowment funds tOnparp5t£ B1 Cash fund5 B?DkknunlandPayPal 203.6 9.010 Totsi ¢ash fund5 9,010 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds lo ar&t£ Endowment lunds Fundt4 a$5plbel CUtrElltY&lup B3 Investment assets Fundtv S•ibgl¢ Crstloplonall CutrtrtvpluE lona B4 A55ets retalned for the charftws own use Gh •Jnouni IYhEndue B5 Llabllltles srned bycrfett i)IrsOn behaf of 1 ètr&tst¢es Dai* of alurB Pritrt NaTn8 14 3.2 CCXXR2 armuni8 ISS) 71412022