2023-08-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/09/2022 Period start date To Period end date 31/08/2023

Charity name: STAFFIE AND STRAY RESCUE

Charity registration number: 11163631

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
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 dogs, in particular Staffordshire bull terriers, in need of care and attention and, in particular, by placing such dogs into foster homes or boarding kennels whilst permanent homes are found for them or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such dogs.
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	Ensuring all potential adopters and fosterers complete an application form, complete a veterinary check to explore previous care of an animal and are also home checked to further confirm suitability. Ensuring all dogs that come through the rescue are seen by a vet. Microchipping, spay/neutering, vaccinations, flea/worming treatment and any other mandatory procedures/medication, all provided by the rescue. Supporting the local authorities and assisting dogs from the pounds/dog wardens etc. Supporting the general public who wish to surrender their dog Carrying out all work with public health and safety at the heart in all we do. All activities are supported by personal fundraising and relied upon donations from the public.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity	Para 1.18	The trustee’s at Staffie and Stray Rescue would like to acknowledge that, as per guidance issued by the Charity Commission, public benefit is very much

Commission on public benefit		an important factor when making decisions for the rescue. We help people who are no longer able to care for their dogs as well as supporting local authorities with stray dogs in their care who are looking for rescue back up. We promote adopting animals rather than “purchasing” to help support the problem of over-breeding in the UK.
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	SORP reference
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	We rely heavily on our wonderful team of volunteers who give up their time to help support the dogs in our care. Volunteer contribution means that we are able to host more fundraising events with their help, as well as keeping our charity shops open which are a vital source of income for Staffie and Stray.
Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
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	We are pleased to see that our accounts reflect an increase of incoming funds, especially via our donations and grants stream. 2022 was a life changing year for Staffie and Stray Rescue. We are very sad to announce the passing of our founder, Calli Byrne. It has been hugely challenging for the trustee’s, rehoming team, volunteers, adopters of our services and supporters alike. It has taken some time for us to get back on our feet but we have remained strong as resilient as Calli wanted us to be. We have continued to carry out Calli’s dreams and wishes. Rehoming has been slower due to the huge life change (as

shown in adoption fee figures), but we are pleased that we are continuing, albeit at a bit of a slower rehoming rate. Calli’s passing did see a huge support system with an increase of donations from people who wanted to support Calli’s dream of having kennels of her own one day. In this financial year, we have also seen an increase of legacy donations which has largely supported our growth of income.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other		In 2022 we changed to a different boarding kennels facility. This has been a significant increase in costs, however the trustee’s are satisfied that the level of care given to our dogs is outstanding, alongside with frequent updates on the dogs should the team not be there working with the dogs.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	We are pleased with the charities financial position, particularly compared to previous years, we have shown a significant increase in income for another year.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Staffie and Stray Rescue’s reserves are also part of the charities “Kennel Fund”, as a long term plan for the rescue is to have our own kennels and centre. At present, this separate account also acts as reserves. In the case of any emergency, the rescue does have untouched funds that they can access
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	N/A

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Staffie and Stray Rescue’s principle sources of funds come from the generosity of our supporters of the charity via donations and legacies. Furthermore, our charity shops are a larger source of income which greatly contribute towards or cover our extensive kennel fees and veterinary bills.
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:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Trust Deed
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Unincorporated Association
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	In selecting individuals for appointment as trustees’ the trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the charity

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	STAFFIE AND STRAY RESCUE
Other name the charity uses	ABBREVIATION (SSR)
Registered charity number	1163631
Charity’s principal address	OFFICE ADDRESS 76 MEDWAY ROAD FERNDOWN DORSET BH22 8US

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
		DANIELLE GILLINGHAM
		ANDREW GILLINGHAM
		HELEN KEEN
		TOM KEEN
		Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
		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

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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) AGILLINGHAM, DGILLINGHAM, HKEEN, TKEEN Full name(s) ANDREW GILLINGHAM, DANIELLE GILLINGHAM, TOM KEEN, HELEN KEEN Position (eg Secretary, TRUSTEES Chair, etc) Date 13.03.2024

CHARIIY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANQ WALES 5TAFFIE AMD sT￿ly RESCUE Recelpts and payments accounts CC16a Foi the period To 0110912022 31108f2D23 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestncted funds Restncted lunds Endowrnent funds lo neai•51 Total ￿ndS Last year lo ihe n@ar•5l lo ihe ne￿￿5t lo ihe neaie5l lo ihe neaies¢ £ A1 Receipts DONATIONS ANDQIANT5 FUNDRA151NG SHOPREVENUE ADOPTIONFEE5 SUNtRIES KENNELFUND 81.093 4.000 139.954 21.000 3.300 9.900 81.093 4.000 139.954 21.000 3.300 9.900 Sub t0lallG￿s income for ARI 259.247 259.247 A2 Assèt and In¥èstmeni Sa￿$, lab￿ . Sub tolal 259,247 259.247 A3 Payments WAGES VETEILLS KENNEL FEES VEHICLEFUELAND REPAIR RENT ANDSFnP CC6TS BEHAVIOURISTFEES COmmEF￿1￿LW5URANCE 85.3r2 36.409 34.404 2.884 24.636 1.345 2.379 9.6 1.063 232 7.￿4 85.322 36 409 34.404 2.884 24.636 1.345 2.973 9.616 1.063 232 7.364 UNIFORMS EVENTSANDMAFKETING gJNtRIES Sub total Z06.254 2￿.254

A4 Asset and investment purchases, Isee lablel Sub total 206,254 206.254 Net of receiptsl(payments) AS Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds lastyear end Cash funds this year end 52,99J 52,993 52,993 52,993 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricled runds Reslricled funds Eiidowiiienl nds Categories Delads io Treavesi £ io nearest t io nearest £ Totsl cash funds lagieeb￿￿cesWlth re¢eipisandpwJm*nis acC￿Jr1lsI) Untestticted funds Restricted ds Endovfflient lunds Detai15 io neaièsi £ to nèaiest £ io noarèsi £ FLw)d io ¥hich a55et belon C051 lional) Cuwrenl value ¢ionall Deiails B3 Investment assets

FL￿d to ¥hioh a55ei belon Cost tionall value tionall Details B4 Assets retained for ihe charity's own use Fund io ¥hich r•lai•s Amount du iional Ilben du• lion Detafls B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on bettalf of al the trustees Signature Print Name Dale ol roval DANELLE GILLINGHAM 13.03.24