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| Filename: | 30 June 2023 Accounts and Letter of Representation.pdf |
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| Client of: | P B Syddall & co |
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| Name: | Karen Hannah |
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| Email: | admin@rolda.org |
| Date & Time: | 01/12/2023 09:22:42 AM (GMT) |
| IP Address: | 217.39.252.179 |
| Signing Statement: | ROLDA UK confirms that the information is correct and complete to the best of their knowledge and belief. |
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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1162690
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
FOR
ROLDA UK
P B Syddall & Co Chartered Accountants Grafton House 81 Chorley Old Road Bolton Lancashire BL1 3AJ
ROLDA UK
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 5 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 | to | 7 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 8 |
ROLDA UK
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The charity's main objectives and principal activity are to raise awareness of ROLDA Romania and the ongoing plight of Romanian stray dogs (and other animals) which is estimated to be 2.5 million.
ROLDA UK is a branch of ROLDA that provides support for animal rescue efforts in Romania. The organisation manages two rescue shelters in and around the town of Galati. Since the start of the Ukraine war, ROLDA Romania has been supporting rescues and other organisations in Ukraine to aid animals that have been impacted by the conflict. This has helped raise awareness of the charity globally.
ROLDA UK supports the activities of ROLDA Romania by enabling the UK public to donate towards our rescue work and sponsor or adopt a dog. Additionally, ROLDA UK applies for grants and other funding to help aid the work of ROLDA Romania. The organisation is constantly working towards developing new ways to support the parent charity in Romania. Over the past year, the efforts of ROLDA Romania in Ukraine have resulted in an increase in successful funding applications.
Sadly, adoptions from Romania to the UK have decreased due to concerns regarding Brucellosis in stray dogs.
Public benefit
The trustees, having reviewed the Charity Commission guidance for public benefit, are confident that they meet the necessary requirements.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Fundraising activities
The charity mainly relies on grants and donations through its website, alongside adoption fees to fund its activities. Recently ROLDA Romania's rescue work in Ukraine has helped to raise its profile, leading to an organic increase in donations and successful grant applications. We are thrilled to see our contributions towards ROLDA Romanian's rescue work grow every year.
As a relatively new charity the main area of activity has been the raising of awareness within the UK population by advertising and promotion of the charity.
The charity has partnered with pet insurance provider Petplan which allows the charity to offer discounted insurance to ROLDA dog adopters earning 10% commission on each policy.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The trustees have agreed that the charity's reserve policy is to maintain £15,000 on bank deposit to ensure the continuation of the charity.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
ROLDA UK, Registered Charity, No 1162690, is governed by a constitution adopted on 1 September 2015.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The Executive Committee, who are the trustees for the purposes of charity law, are elected to serve for a period of one year after which they must be re-elected at the next Annual General Meeting.
During the financial period covered by these accounts there has been one new trustee appointed.
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ROLDA UK
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Organisational structure
At present the Executive Committee has two members.
Gemma Hebden was responsible for the day to day running of the charity but having now resigned as a trustee Karen Hannah is responsbile going forward
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number
1162690
Principal address
Suite 9273 PO Box 4336 Manchester M61 0BW
Trustees
Ms E Costin Ms G Hebden (resigned 14.11.23) Ms K Hannah (appointed 23.5.23)
Independent Examiner
A J Syddall M.A., A.C.A. P B Syddall & Co Chartered Accountants Grafton House 81 Chorley Old Road Bolton Lancashire BL1 3AJ
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 27 November 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
Ms E Costin - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ROLDA UK
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of ROLDA UK
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of ROLDA UK (the Trust) for the year ended 30 June 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
A J Syddall M.A., A.C.A. The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
P B Syddall & Co Chartered Accountants Grafton House 81 Chorley Old Road Bolton Lancashire BL1 3AJ
27 November 2023
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ROLDA UK
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
| 2023 Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 49,870 Charitable activities Charitable activities 17,800 Total 67,670 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Charitable activities 81,114 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (13,444) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 39,000 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 25,556 |
2022 Total funds £ 28,172 25,170 |
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| 53,342 | |
| 18,031 | |
| 35,311 3,689 |
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| 39,000 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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ROLDA UK
BALANCE SHEET 30 JUNE 2023
| 2023 Unrestricted fund Notes £ CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank 26,516 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 4 (960) NET CURRENT ASSETS 25,556 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 25,556 NET ASSETS 25,556 FUNDS Unrestricted funds 25,556 TOTAL FUNDS 25,556 |
2022 Total funds £ 40,140 (1,140) 39,000 39,000 39,000 39,000 39,000 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 27 November 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:
Ms E Costin - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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ROLDA UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
1. STATUTORY INFORMATION
ROLDA UK is a registered charity, registered in England and Wales. The charity's registered number and registered office address can be found in the Reference and Administrative Details section of the Trustees Report.
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£).
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PREPARING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY
In the application of the charity's accounting policies the trustees are required to make judgements estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparently from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period or in the period of revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
There were no estimate or assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities.
INCOME
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
EXPENDITURE
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
TAXATION
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
FUND ACCOUNTING
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
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continued...
ROLDA UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
GOING CONCERN
At the time of approving the accounts the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.
3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 June 2023 nor for the year ended 30 June 2022.
TRUSTEES' EXPENSES
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 June 2023 nor for the year ended 30 June 2022.
4. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 2023 | 2022 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Accruals and deferred income | 960 | 1,140 |
5. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During the year the charity has transferred £75,000 (2021 - £11,810) to ROLDA Romania, its parent charity.
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ROLDA UK
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
| 2023 | 2022 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Donations | 44,275 | 21,406 |
| Gift aid | 4,799 | 2,568 |
| Adoption fees | 796 | 3,613 |
| Dog transport | - | 585 |
| 49,870 | 28,172 | |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Grants | 17,800 | 25,170 |
| Total incoming resources | 67,670 | 53,342 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Telephone | 202 | 333 |
| Postage and stationery | 515 | 214 |
| Advertising | 510 | 1,212 |
| Sundries | 404 | 391 |
| Go Cardless | 144 | 371 |
| Subscriptions | 312 | - |
| Software subscriptions | 210 | 173 |
| Computer and office equipment | - | 225 |
| Office administration expenses | 86 | 312 |
| Bookkeeping | 90 | 150 |
| Accountancy | 960 | 1,140 |
| Consultancy | 1,260 | 500 |
| Online Giving fees | 256 | 698 |
| Bank charges | 402 | - |
| Pet Expenses | 763 | 502 |
| ROLDA Romania | 75,000 | 11,810 |
| 81,114 | 18,031 | |
| Total resources expended | 81,114 | 18,031 |
| Net (expenditure)/income | (13,444) | 35,311 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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ROLDA UK Suite 9273 PO Box 4336 Manchester M61 0BW
P B Syddall & Co Chartered Accountants Grafton House 81 Chorley Old Road Bolton BL1 3AJ
Dear Sirs,
ROLDA UK
We confirm to the best of our knowledge and belief, and having made appropriate enquiries of other trustees and staff of the charity, the following representations given to you in connection with your review of the charity’s accounts for the year ended 30 June 2023
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We acknowledge as trustees our responsibility for the accounts, which you have prepared for the charity. All the accounting records have been made available to you for the purpose of your review and all the transactions undertaken by the charity have been properly reflected and recorded in the accounting records.
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We confirm that there have been no changes in the accounting policies other than those disclosed in the accounts.
In our opinion, the accounting policies are appropriate to the charity and conform with generally accepted accounting principles. We confirm that all transactions and balances have been accounted for in accordance with these accounting policies.
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We confirm that all assets have been included in the balance sheet.
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We confirm that all assets included in the balance sheet exist.
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We confirm that the charity owns all the assets included in the balance sheet, unless otherwise stated in the accounts.
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We confirm that the cost (or value) of all the assets in the balance sheet are fairly stated.
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We confirm that all liabilities have been fully recorded in the balance sheet.
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We confirm that all liabilities recorded in the balance sheet are properly those of the charity.
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We confirm that all liabilities have been recorded at a fair value.
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We confirm that there has been no netting off of assets and liabilities.
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We confirm that all income has been fully recorded and correctly classified.
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The charity has not at any time during the year had any transactions with trustees and connected parties.
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The charity has no contingent liabilities.
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There has been no event since the balance sheet date which requires disclosing or which would materially affect the amounts in the accounts.
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The charity has not entered into any charitable commitments.
Yours sincerely Signed on behalf of the board
Ms E Costin - Trustee
27 November 2023