Rescuing European Animals In Need
______ Annual Report And Annual Accounts
Year ending 20[th] December 2022
Legal Information
Charity No.: 1163203 Broad of Directors/ Trustees: Ms Bagdat Ozarslan Ms Selda Ozarslan Ms Joanne Fieldsend Bankers: Natwest Bank Independent Examiner: City Dockland Accountants 869 High Road Tottenham London N17 8EY
Message from the Chair
It is with considerable pleasure and pride that I present Rescuing European Animals In Need’s Annual Report for the year ending 20[th] December 2022. As Chairperson, I am inspired to see the difference that the Charity has made in the uncovering of opportunities for both volunteers and Rescuing European Animals In Need’s growing body of beneficiaries.
All our fundraisers, supporters and volunteers, along with their families and friends, have worked exceptionally hard to increase the Charity’s funds within the financial year. Their tremendous effort has enabled us to initiate a number of much needed services that would not have been possible otherwise; chief among our new projects had been our financial advice and guidance which was targets the rescue of stray dogs in Romania.
This Annual Report outlines the support the Charity has been able to provide to enhance community development, improve services, purchase equipment and contribute towards developing better community cohesion.
In conclusion, I would like to pay tribute to my fellow Trustees who have been involved with the work of the Charity. Their commitment, dedication and enthusiasm has enabled the Charity to make a difference, I hope that they remain committed for a number of years and that they continue to assist us in reaching our goals of improving the lives of as many as possible.
Ms Bagdat Ozarslan Chair
TRUSTEES REPORT
The trustees present their report together with the financial statements for the year ended 20[th] December 2022.
Company Status
This charity is a Community Interest Organization Charity (CIOC) and does not have a share capital. The Trustees have no interest in the company's deficit or assets and receive no remuneration.
Objectives and policies
The objects of the charity as set out in the Aims & Activities at the Charities Commission, i.e.; to fund the care and relief for dogs suffering from illness or neglect throughout Europe. Funding medical treatment where required. Identify areas where improvement are required. We have supplied funding to enable improvements to be made. Correctly built kennels. Provide education to reduce the levels of disease. Donate food, or provide funding for food.
The main areas of activity are the promotion of charitable purposes in the fields of education, social welfare and recreation for animals in the European Area.
As we say in our mission statement we seek to improve the quality of life by challenging social and economic disadvantage for all animals. This we do by working closely with partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors. We seek to be a flexible, innovative and responsive organization.
Rescuing European Animals In Need has grown in the past year and is now managed by a Management committee, a volunteer coordinator and with the support of 6 volunteers.
Organization
The Trustees are listed in the legal and administrative details on page 2. One-third of the trustees retire each year and they may stand for re-election. Their election is determined by the membership of the CIOC, which comprises of a mixture of individuals and sometimes organizations.
The Board of Trustees meets between six and eight times a year. When needed appropriate subcommittees or working parties are formed to address specific matters, with appropriate terms of reference defined by the Board. Within the Committee there is a wide range of expertise and experience.
The Charity has a comprehensive set of policies and procedures in place in relation to finance, operations, human resources and health and safety. Performance with in Rescuing European Animals In Need is regularly reviewed by the Board of Trustees.
Funding
We are grateful to our funders and we will be seeking in the coming year to address this area even more fully, It is important that a charity of the nature of Rescuing European Animals In Need grows and is positioned to employ paid staff, this is essential if it is going to be able to address the urgent needs identified among our beneficiaries.
Our funders this past year have been:
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Trustees
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Volunteers
We have identified some space and open our office to the community and the word of mouth in the community was amazing and the charity has quickly become an identifiable help point. We had hope for a gentle introduction with a small but steady increase in users over the first year, this was not the case in the first few weeks we were inundated with request for support in various areas, and our wonderful volunteers were pushed to the limit.
We were fortunate to receive donations from friends and well-wishers of Rescuing European Animals In Need as they try to ensure that the organization survives. We have been able to generate some funds from the sale of some of our services of expert volunteers through speeches by our chair. This aspect of our activities we intend to develop to a much greater extent.
Risk management
The Trustees and management team are aware of their responsibilities regarding risk management and keep major strategic, business and operational risks under review. There is a detailed risk register in place, which is reviewed regularly by both the Trustees and the managers. At their annual review of the register during the year, the Trustees noted there were less emphasis on financial matters and more on performance and outcomes on contracts.
We are conscious that this is a living document and that as circumstances change we need constantly to be reviewing our central systems throughout the organization.
Trustees
The Trustees, who served on the Board throughout the year unless otherwise stated, are listed on page 2. All Trustees visit the office to receive a full briefing on the organization, meet volunteer staff and see some of the work we undertake. They are also encouraged to visit off site operations. They are kept up to date with developments within the organization through the Trustee Meetings, papers and other communications and visits.
Volunteer leadership
Rescuing European Animals In Need is a volunteer-led organization. We use `Volunteer Leadership’ to describe the method by which Rescuing European Animals In Need’ volunteers contribute to the charity and participate in developing its services.
Volunteers control the organization both by being elected members of the Board of Trustees and by contributing to projects as members of the groups who develop projects.
Management and administration
The resources expended on administration totaled £79,138 year. This represents 56.39% of the total resources expended; a level of expenditure that the Trustees consider to be appropriate for the charity for it included the purchase of some equipment for the operation of the charity. This figure is also understandable in light of Rescuing European Animals In Need not being able to employ any staff and having to rely on professional support to ensure that not only the Charity but it volunteers and users were fully protected.
Material intangible incoming resources
During the year, a number of professionals gave some of their time as volunteers to the charity. As there was no financial cost to any third party, this intangible income has not been included in the Statement of Financial Activities. Without these highly skilled individuals the barriers encountered would not have be surmounted and we would not now be facing a second year with such enthusiasm.
Equal opportunities and other policies
As responsible employers, the Directors have approved a number of policies relating to equal opportunities, conflict of interest, health and safety, Children and Vulnerable adults Protection Policy etc. These policies are reviewed annually
Thank You
No report on the work of the Charity would be complete without a warm expression of thanks to all those who made this first year one of achievements so great. We have many who support us in different says, our partners, funders and the professionals who gave so generously of themselves. A particular, mention must be made of our staff / volunteers without they ceaseless dedication and loyalty we would not have achieved what we have. In common with many charities, the willingness of volunteers to give freely of their time and energy is pivotal to the operation of caring for those in need in our community.
As we look forward to the continued development of our services, we are aware that this will call for us to extend our services into new social areas this will result in an increase in the volume of work undertaken.
We will seek to maintaining and improving the quality of those services as we seek to improve the quality of life for our service users.
Chair – Bagdat Ozarslan __ _________ 7[th] March 2024
Trustees Responsibilities
Charity Commission’s law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and the surplus or deficit for that period. In preparing these statements, the Trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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State whether applicable Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records that 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 Charity Commission. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Independent Examiner Report
For the Year ended 20[th] December 2022
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable Accounting standards and reporting.
Responsibilities of the Directors
As described on Page 6, the company's directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. And they consider that the company is exempt from an audit. It is my responsibility to carry out procedures designed to enable me to report my opinion.
Basis of opinion
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charities 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 statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(a) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
(i) To keep accounting records in accordance with the Charity Commission; and
(ii) To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of the Charity Commission and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities; have not been met; or
(b) To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
Signature: Date: 7[th] March 2024
City Dockland Accountants Certified Public Accountants, 869 High Road, Tottenham, London N17 8EY
Rescuing European Animals In Need Income & Expenditure Account
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 20[th] December 2022
| Incoming Resources: Unrestricted Restricted £ £ Grants, Awards - - Donations 237,336 - Generated Income - - Memberships - - Other - - Total Income 237,336 - Resources Expended: Cost of generating funds Cost of generating funds - - Activities in the furtherance of the Charity’s objects 132,673 - Management & Administration 79,138 - Total outgoings resources 211,811 - Net surplus/(deficit) 25,525 - Balance brought forward 28,817 - Balance carried forward 54,342 - |
2021 Total £ - 262,653 - - - 262,653 |
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| - 164,538 84,163 248,701 13,952 14,865 28,817 |
Rescuing European Animals In Need Balance Sheet
On 20[th] December 2022
| Rescuing European Animals In Need Balance Sheet On 20th December 2022 |
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| Note £ Fixed Assets: Tangible Assets 16,112 Current Assets - Debtors Cash at Bank and in Hand 122,535 Creditors 84,305 Total Net Assets Represented by: (Un)/restricted funds Free Reserves 28,817 Fixed Assets - Total Unrestricted Funds: 25,525 Restricted Funds: - Total |
Total 54,342 |
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For the year ended 20[th] December 2021 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
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The members have not required the charity to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476,
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The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies ‘regime’.
Signed on behalf of the on 7th March 2024 signed on behalf of the Charity:
Treasurer – Ms Bagdat Ozarslan -------------------------------------------
1. Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 20[th] December 2022
Accounting Policies
(a) Basis of accounting
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention. They comply with the Charity Commission's Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting by Charities (SORP 2005) and all applicable accounting standards.
Reporting Standards.
(b) Incoming Resources
General donations, legacies and subscriptions are brought into account when received.
Donations and grants given for specific purposes are treated as income in the year of receipt. Unspent restricted income is included under restricted funds as it is fully committed.
(c) Resources expended
The resources used are classified under the charity's functional categories of expenditure rather than the type of expense in order to provide more useful information.
Resources expended in each functional category comprise direct expenditure including direct staff costs attributable to the activity. Where costs cannot be directly attributed they have been allocated to activities based on time spent by staff on those activities.
(d) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are included at cost; Depreciation is calculated annually at 0%
(e) Operating leases
Operating lease rentals are charged to the income and expenditure account as they become due.
( f) Fund accounting
General funds comprise the accumulated surplus or deficit on the income and expenditure account. They are available for use at the discretion of the Directors in furtherance of the general objectives of the company. Restricted funds are funds subject to specific restricted conditions imposed by donors.
(g) Expenditure categories
Expenditure is allocated to one of three functional categories that reflect the charitable activities of the company:
Cost of generating funds Activities in the furtherance of the Charity’s objects Management and Administration
Rescuing European Animals In Need Grants, Donations & Expenditure Analysis for the year ending 20[th] December 2022
| Cash Income by type of donor: Unrestricted Restricted £ £ Lottery - - Charitable Trust - - Government – Local Authority - - Donations / Members 237,336 - Generated Income - - Other Sources - - TOTAL Resources Expended: Cost of generating funds Staff & Volunteer Travelling - - Mentoring - - Activities for Clients Food 50,157 - Rent 7,551 - Kennels/Cages 7,919 - Transportation for Dogs 67,046 - Management & Administration Cost Wages & Salaries - - Veterinarian & Consultant Costs 36,883 - Work Shop Cost/Rent - - Fostering Fees 35,058 - Canteen Expenses - - Travel Expenses - - Advertising & Social Media 1,023 Repairs & Maintenance 1,422 - Utilities - - Printing - - Postage & Carriage - - Telephone & Internet 752 - Office Equipment - - Bank Charges - - Accountancy Fee 3,000 - TOTAL |
Total £ - - - 236,336 - - 237,336 |
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| - - - 50,157 7,551 7,919 67,046 132,673 |
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| - 37,883 - 35,058 - - 1,023 1,422 - - - 752 - - 3,000 79,138 25,525 |