TRUSTEE REPORT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2022
We are very grateful for the continued support we receive but our work continues to be a struggle emotionally and financially. This year we lost nearly £5,000 which is a combination of lower income and the significant increases in costs in all of our expense areas.
Our long-term main vet has now moved to work in an animal hospital but his charges were very reasonable, which we can’t get now. The price of dog food gone up enormously and yet is in short supply. We cannot feed our dogs poor quality food as most are emaciated when they arrive so need a good quality food to build them up. The “stay packs” we use have literally doubled in price this year.
As a consequence of BREXit we can no longer get any medications from UK. This increases out costs significantly but there are still shortages so we have to source from a greater number of chemists. BREXit also saw the introduction of a duty on dogs coming into the UK.
It is not a legal or DEFRA requirement, however, most UK vets are now demanding that dogs should be tested for brucellosis, even though it is not on Cyprus. This also means that tests are not available on Cyprus so blood samples have to be sent to the UK or Germany. Each test is over 80Euros but is considerably less than UK vets charge.
We reported that Clare and Simon were moving, however they are now further from the local vets and the airport so our travel costs have increased – while diesel prices have risen like in the UK. Oil prices have also driven air fares higher though we still have problem finding a flight – we work with other charities to share spaces and costs – while we are back to flights only coming to London Gatwick.
We rescued 18 dogs in the year (37 in 2021/22). Both the number of needy dogs in the UK combined with the state of the economy has reduced the interest in our dogs, though this year we have taken on more dogs that would otherwise have been lost – which is reflected in the higher kenneling costs. It also means our vet bill is lower this year despite the charge rate going up.
We continue to be very grateful to those who work for LCDR and help raise funds, with again special mention to Lesly Pizarro and Louise Wiltshire who again arranged for our annual calendar.
We always close thanking each one of our lovely supporters and of course our adopters. The work stops without you. Thank you.
Clare Phillips Louise James
Clare Phillips Louise James Trustee Trustee
INCOME & EXPENDITURE SUMMARY to 31 March 2023
| £ INCOME General Donations Specifc Donations (dogs & fights) Willed Gift from Sheila Samuels Donations from Other Charities Fundraising Activities Monthly Draw Calendars Gift Aid Easyfundraising Paypal Giving Fund Amazon Giving Other Give As You Earn Bank Interest TOTAL IN EXPENDITURE Kennel Fees Animal treatment Dog Care Flights Travel Costs (eg to vets, airport) Paypal Fees Other: Courier Other: Draw Prizes Other: Computer Consumables Other:Dog Insurance Other Other: Flowers TOTAL EXPENDI |
2022/23 £ 17,181 10,527 - 1,100 3,742 4,931 1,420 1,326 790 731 522 - 19 34 |
2022/23 £ 17,181 10,527 - 1,100 3,742 4,931 1,420 1,326 790 731 522 - 19 34 |
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| 42,323 | |||
| 13,265 12,143 6,609 10,412 3,800 90 277 90 25 141 42 122 47,016 |
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| (DEFICIT)/SURPLUS | - | 4,693 |
BALANCE SHEET as at 31 MARCH 2023
£ 31/03/22
| Barclays Current | 1,988 |
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| Barclays Deposit | 28,000 |
| Paypal £ | 574 |
| TOTAL | 30,563 |
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Year-Ending 31 March 2023
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1) LCDR Accounts are cash-based. There were no Creditors at 31 Mar 202
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2) The Paypal Euro account balance at 31 March 2023 was Nil. (2021/22 N
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3) Individual dog accounting is not possible
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4) LCDR is registered cost-free with Easyfundraising and Amazon Giving.
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5) LCDR has no Fixed Assets or any Leasing contracts.
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6) LCDR does not pay any salaries but expenses may be reimbursed
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7) LCDR does not have any direct office costs but pays for a web-site & co
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8) Our main Kennel rates have again remained unchanged in the year bu
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9) Fewer dogs have meant lower Vetinary costs
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10) Flight costs have risen significantly. Few carriers will fly dogs and only
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11) Travel costs relate to moving our dogs eg to the vets or airport
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12) There was a 2023 LCDR calendar. Purchase costs were again made d
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13) The Monthly Draw contines. Prizes are generally donated.
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14) LCDR made no political or campaigning donations (2021/22 £NIL)
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15) LCDR received donations of £1,100 from Animal Action Cyprus (2021/ 16) We hold charge-free Current & Deposit Accounts with Barclays Bank, 17) We are not eligle for higher Interest Accounts but continue to investig 18) Other Costs include Dog Insurance (£141) while we re-homed an LCD 19) Reserves are held to cover dips in donations and to help ensure dogs
2021/22
£ 17,050 17,855 13,000 3,952 4,486 5,452 1,478 - 575 710 511 4 144 1 65,218 10,090 14,860 8,403 15,575 631 97 200 206 120 - 117 23 50,322 14,896
| Movement 370 - 7,500 2,437 - 4,693 |
31/03/23 2,359 20,500 3,012 |
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| 25,870 |
23 (2021/22 £nil) Nil)
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Love Cyprus Dog Rescue (Charity Number 1162877)
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the 12 months ended 31 March 2023, which are attached.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.
Independent examiner’s statement
In 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
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2011 Act and
• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act 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
Name: Mr Paul Sachs Address: Honeycroft, Week St Mary, Devon EX22 6UL Date: 18 December 2023
LCDR Audit Report 2022-23
LOVE CYPRUS DOG RESCUE Charity Number 1162877
ACCOUNTS FOR 12 MONTHS ENDING 31 MARCH 2023
| INCOME General Donations Specific Donations (inc flights) Donations from other charities Fundraising Events Monthly Draw Calendars Gift Aid Easy Fundraising Paypal Giving Fund Amazon Giving Fund Give As You Earn Bank Interest TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE Kennel Fees Dog checks & treatment Dog food & care Dog Flights Travel costs (to vet, airport, etc) Paypal fees Courier costs Dog Insurance Other TOTAL EXPENDITURE (DEFICIT) |
££ 17,181 10,527 1,100 3,742 4,931 1,420 1,326 790 731 522 19 34 42,323 13265 12,141 6,609 10,412 3,800 90 277 141 279 47,016 £ 4,693 |
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
CURRENT ASSETS (£) Opening Balance Movement Closing Balance 1 April 2022 (Net) 31 March 2023 Barclays: Current A/c 1,988 370 2,359 Deposit A/c 28,000 -7,500 20,500 Paypal 574 2,437 3,012 - 30,563 4,693 25,870
LCDR Audit Report 2022-23
LOVE CYPRUS DOG RESCUE Charity Number 1162877
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Year-Ending 31 March 2023
1) LCDR Accounts are cash-based. There were no Creditors at 31 Mar 2023 (2021/22 £nil)
2) The Paypal Euro account balance at 31 March 2023 was Nil. (2021/22 Nil)
3) Individual dog accounting is not possible
4) LCDR is registered cost-free with Easy Fundraising and Amazon Giving.
5) LCDR has no Fixed Assets or any Leasing contracts.
6) LCDR does not pay any salaries but expenses may be reimbursed
7) LCDR does not have any direct office costs but pays for a web-site & computer maintenance
8) Our main Kennel rates have again remained unchanged in the year but when they have been full we have used other kennels that are considerably more expensive.
9) Fewer dogs have meant lower Vetinary costs
10) Flight costs have risen significantly. Few carriers will fly dogs and only then to limited airports
11) Travel costs relate to moving our dogs eg to the vets or airport
12) There was a 2023 LCDR calendar. Purchase costs were again made direct
13) The Monthly Draw continues. Prizes are generally donated.
14) LCDR made no political or campaigning donations (2021/22 £NIL)
15) LCDR received donations of £1,100 from Animal Action Cyprus (2021/22 :£530):
16) We hold charge-free Current & Deposit Accounts with Barclays Bank, Southgate St., Gloucester UK
17) We are not eligible for higher interest bearing accounts but continue to investigate the possibility
18) Other Costs include Dog Insurance (£141) while we re-homed an LCDR dog
19) Reserves are held to cover dips in donations and to help ensure dogs could be re-homed in the event of the charity closing.