Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2022 Period start date To 31/12/2022 Period end date
Charity name: Akita Rescue & WelfareTrust (UK)
Charity registration number: 1112054
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of Akitas in need of care and attention and to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals. To promote humane behaviour towards Akitas by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for animals which need care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage and to educate the public in matters pertaining to Akita welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The Trust has reps and co-ordinators working across the UK, advising owners and rescuing, re-homing and retraining Akitas. ARW are in contact with most of the main breeders. ARW set up home visits for owners where necessary. ARW carry out frequent dog assessments. ARW manage the re-homing of rescue dogs and offer rescue backup for life. ARW offers education and advice to current and prospective owners of Akitas. ARW assist in the re-homing of dogs from many UK rescue organisations such as the RSPCA, Dogs Trust, Battersea Dogs’ Home and many of the County Councils’ dog pounds as well as advising on breed traits and behaviours to assist with the assessment of Akita temperament. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | ARW confirm that the Trustees have regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. |
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| 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 | |
| Other | The Trust continues to embrace social media and has built a substantial following benefitting the Trust and Akitas in need. Through this exposure the Trust has adopted out more Akitas in need and have educated and supported owners, adopters and potential owners of the breed. |
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | Applications to relinquish dogs increased. ARW found that requests for our services are higher than previous years but adoption applications have reduced. This is subject to overbreeding and the cost of living crisis. Our veterinary expenditure has again been high as we support some of our adopted dogs as well as dogs on lifetime foster. The Trust continues to offer to cover the cost of spaying and neutering of all adopted Akitas. Originally introduced in 2018, this continues to be successful. The Trust has continuously increased the membership rate on social media. Online auctions and fundraisers continue to be successful in increasing awareness and support for the Trust as well as finances. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| 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 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Reserves Policy for the Trust is to hold a sum equivalent to 3 months average expenditure. This should be sufficient to meet any unforeseen item of major expenditure and / or be able to continue, in the short term, funding planned activities |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £10000.00 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | There are none |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are none |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The Trust raises funds by means of sponsors, online auctions, raffles, merchandise sales, events and donations |
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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
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Declaration of Trust |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Trust |
| 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 a resolution of the Trustees |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The Trust has 5 Trustees The administration team consists of 14 volunteer members. This team is responsible for: Finance & Statistics Adoptions Rehoming Fundraising Technical Support & Web Development |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Akita Rescue & Welfare Trust (UK |
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| Other name the charity uses | None |
| Registered charity number | 1112054 |
| Charity’s principal address | 10 Dallison Rd Hibaldstow BRIGG North Lincolnshire DN20 9PU |
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 (ifany) |
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| Stephanie Anne Brown |
Chairperson | |||
| Paul Grier | ||||
| Ken Smith | ||||
| Catherine Maulud | ||||
| Christine Brown | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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 Christine Brown
Full name(s) Joan Christine Brown
Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)
Date
16[th] May 2023
Charity Name Wembdon Christian Ministry Trust |
Charity Name Wembdon Christian Ministry Trust |
Charity Name Wembdon Christian Ministry Trust |
Charity Name Wembdon Christian Ministry Trust |
Charity Name Wembdon Christian Ministry Trust |
No (if any) | No (if any) | CC16a | |
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| For the period from |
Period start date 01/01/2022 |
To | Period end date 31/12/2022 |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | ||||||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Freewill Donations | 17,618 | 1,500 | - - - - - - - - |
19,118 | 13,949 | |||
| Bank Compensation | 350 | - | 350 | 6,000 | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
17,968 | 1,500 | - | 19,468 | 19,949 | |||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| - | 19,468 | 19,949 | ||||||
| grants | 23,774 | - - - - - - - - - - |
25,174 | 11,383 | ||||
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| **Sub total ** | 23,774 | 25,174 | 11,383 | |||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| - | 25,174 | 11,383 | ||||||
| - 5,806 | - | - 5,706 |
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| 51,993 | 51,993 | 43,427 | ||||||
| 46,187 | - | 46,287 | 51,993 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
31/08/2023
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 48,187 100 - - - - 48,187 100 Agreement Error OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name RobertArthur Ballard |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| RobertArthur Ballard | 28/08/2023 | ||
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
31/08/2023
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