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Registered number: 1163829

FRENCH BULLDOG SAVIOURS TRUSTEE’S REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

SW&P Ltd ACCA Dale House 64 Fink Hill Horsforth Leeds LS18 4DH

French Bulldog Saviours Director's Report and Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 October 2023

Contents
	Page
Trustees annual report	1-3
Independent examiners report to the trustees	4
Statement of financial activities	5
Balance Sheet	6
Notes to the accounts	7-9
Detailed statement of financial activities	10-11

French Bulldog Saviours Charity Information For The Year Ended 31 October 2023

Company Number	1163829
Registered Office	6 Nettleton Avenue
	Wakefield
	WF14 9AN
Accountants	SW&P Ltd
	ACCA
	Dale House
	64 Fink Hill
	Horsforth
	Leeds
	LS18 4DH

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French Bulldog Saviours Charity Information For The Year Ended 31 October 2023

The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 October 2023.

Reference and Administrative Details

Registered Charity Name: French Bulldog Saviours Charity Registration Number: 1163829 Principal Address: 6 Nettleton Avenue Mirfield West Yorkshire WF14 6AN

The Trustees:

The trustees who served the charity during the period were as follows;

Mr Ali Mohammed Mrs Lindsey Scanlon Miss Charli-May Milloy

Independent Examiner:

SW&P Accountancy Dale House 64 Fink Hill Horsforth Leeds LS18 4DH

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French Bulldog Saviours Trustee’s Report For The Year Ended 31 October 2023

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Statement of Trustees Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed required the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:

Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
Observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue its activities.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Independent Examiner

SW&P Limited have been re-appointed as independent examiner for the ensuing year.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 22[nd] August 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

……………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………….. Mrs L Scanlon - Trustee Mr A Mohammed - Trustee

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French Bulldog Saviours Accountants' Report For The Year Ended 31 October 2023

Our report on the accounts of the charity for the period ended 31 October 2023 which are set out on pages 4 - 5.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Independent 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 period (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is required.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act;
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of the 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 statements below.

Independent Examiners Statement

I have completed my examination and I have identified no matters of material concern in respect of the financial statements:

(1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act: and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to 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.

SW&P

……………………………………………………………..

Matthew Whelan FCCA SW&P Limited Chartered Accountants

Dale House 64 Fink Hill Horsforth Leeds LS18 4DH

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French Bulldog Saviours Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 October 2023

Notes TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES Resources Expensed – Charitable Activities NET INCOMING RESOURCES Resources Expensed – Governance Costs Resources Expensed – Administrative Costs Loss on disposal of fixed assets NET INCOMING / (OUTGOING) RESOURCES TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD	2023 £ 155,131 (81,201) 73,930 (15,043) (70,059) (11,172) (77,790)	2022 £ 229,886 (137,587)
		92,299 (29,526) (72,384) (426)
		(10,037) (88,962)

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French Bulldog Saviours Balance Sheet As At 31 October 2023

2023 £ £ 21,869 21,869 4,666 61,601 66,267 (10,346 ) 55,921 77,790 77,790	2023 £ £ 21,869 21,869 4,666 61,601 66,267 (10,346 ) 55,921 77,790 77,790	2022 £ £ 28,037 28,037 6,095 57,311 63,406 (2,481 ) 60,925 88,962 88,962	2022 £ £ 28,037 28,037 6,095 57,311 63,406 (2,481 ) 60,925 88,962 88,962
	21,869 55,921		28,037 60,925
66,267 (10,346 )		63,406 (2,481 )

	77,790		88,962
	77,790		88,962

The financial statements were approved by the board of Trustees on 2[nd] August 2024. and were signed on its behalf by:

………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………… Ms L Scanlon - Trustee Mr A Mohammed - Trustee

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French Bulldog Saviours Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 October 2023

1. Accounting Policies

1.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and “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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016).

The is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2. Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received. Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the has been notified of the donation unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset. Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, net of discounts, VAT and other sales related taxes.

1.3. 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 the 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.

1.4. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:

Computer Equipment - 25% Reducing Balance Plant & Machinery - 25% Reducing Balance

1.5. Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

1.6. 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.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements where appropriate.

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French Bulldog Saviours Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 October 2023

1.7. Going Concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the 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 financial statements

2. Other Trading Activities

Included within incoming resources from generating funds are amounts received for the sale of merchandise. These amounts are unrestricted and have been used for charitable purposes.

3. Trustees Remuneration and Benefits

During the period, trustees were paid remuneration of £35,400.

Trustees’ expenses

Trustees expenses paid for the period ended 31 October 2023 were £4,566 (2021 £6,972). Expenses were paid to several trustees during the year to reimburse travel and sundry expenses.

4. Tangible Assets

Plant & Machinery £ 530 -	Motor Vehicles £ 38,338 -	Computer Equipment £ 4,611 1,122	Total £ 43,479 1,122
530	38,338	5,733	44,601
176 89	13,178 6,290	2,088 911	15,442 7,290
265	19,468	2,999	22,732
265	18,870	2,734	21,869
354	25,160	2,523	28,037
		2023 £ 2,095 2,571 4,666	2022 £ 1,891 4,204
			6,095

5. Debtors

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French Bulldog Saviours Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 October 2022

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6. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year

Trade creditors Other taxes and social security Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 7. Movement in Funds Unrestricted Funds As at 31 October 2022 Movement in year Total Funds as at 31 October 2023	2023 2022 £ £ 4,365 198 677 1,033 4,054 - 1,250 1,250 10,346 2,481 Net Movement in Funds 88,962 (11,172) 77,790

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

	Incoming	Resources	Movement
	Resources	Expensed	In Funds
	155,131	166,303	(11,172)
Unrestricted Funds / General Funds	___	___	___
	155,131	166,303	(11,172)

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French Bulldog Saviours Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 October 2023

INCOMING RESOURCES Adoption Fees, Donations & Merchandise RESOURCES EXPENSED – CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Vetinary Costs Dog Supplies Dog Food Materials - Merchandise GROSS SURPLUS RESOURCES EXPENSED – GOVERNANCE COSTS Carriage and freight RESOURCES EXPENSED - Administrative Expenses Wages and salaries Employers pensions - defined contributions scheme Travel expenses Hotel expenses Cleaning Vehicle running costs Computer software costs Repairs, renewals and maintenance Insurance Printing Postage Stationery Advertising and marketing costs Telecommunications and data costs Accountancy fees Professional fees Bank charges Charitable donations Depreciation of plant and machinery	2023 £ £ 155,131 70,874 9 268 10,050 (81,201) 73,930 15,043 (15,043) 35,400 688 4,566 - - 4,907 1,746 1,974 3,294 418 1,575 82 1,383 1,024 811 2,806 838 845 89	2023 £ £ 155,131 70,874 9 268 10,050 (81,201) 73,930 15,043 (15,043) 35,400 688 4,566 - - 4,907 1,746 1,974 3,294 418 1,575 82 1,383 1,024 811 2,806 838 845 89	2022 £ £ 229,886 115,706 572 297 21,012 (137,587) 92,299 29,526 (29,526) 28,633 - 6,847 125 153 13,633 1,683 1,281 790 399 1,141 110 1,255 566 1,863 486 1,266 2,778 90 ...CONTINUED
	15,043
		73,930 (15,043)
	35,400 688 4,566 - - 4,907 1,746 1,974 3,294 418 1,575 82 1,383 1,024 811 2,806 838 845 89

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French Bulldog Saviours Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (continued) For The Year Ended 31 October 2023

6,290 911 412	(70,059)	8,386 706 193	(72,384)
-		(426)
	(11,172) -		(9,611) (426)

	(11,172)		(10,037)

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Chairman’s Report October 2022-2023

Who are we?

French bulldog Saviours founded October 2013.

Our volunteers.

French bulldog Saviours functions around social media, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook etc. We work throughout the full UK with over 40 main volunteers and over 100,000 on social media. We use a system called Anilog to store all relevant information on the dogs and store the information of our prospective adoptees, home checkers, road trainers, vets, and numerous other volunteers. (Only 4 members of the team have full access to all information and each person has signed a DATA protection and confidentiality form.)

Working together.

French bulldog Saviours works alongside other breed specific rescue charities including Blue Cross, Battersea, PDSA and veterinary practices when dogs have been abandoned. We also work with the local Government Kennels.

New policy within the rescue.

French bulldog Saviours started to become an easy way out for some people, dogs being surrendered into the rescue with severe behavioural issues. This practice had to stop as we French bulldog Saviours suffered a horrendous amount of abuse on social media and people’s personal lives and details were advertised after a dog surrendered into the rescue bit numerous people which resulted in the dog being PTS. Dogs that come into French bulldog Saviours are now all required to have an assessment for health and behaviour, ( also stated on our Welfare release form) any dog that shows any behavioural issues whilst being transported or in foster will be returned to the owner.

Educating people.

French bulldog Saviours now also uses social media to raise awareness of the French bulldog breed and the health issues that they are known for. We regularly hold events purely to educate the public on the breed.

The process.

All dogs that come into French bulldog Saviours are neutered (when possible), microchipped, vaccinated, flea and worm treatment is also given. Within 48hr all dogs are seen by a vet for a full health check including weight recorded, and all health issues are dealt with. Dogs are then placed in foster care that suits the dog; all expenses are covered. We as volunteers are here 24/7 for each foster parent and dog. Once all medical issues are taken care of and full assessments have been performed dogs are then put up on social media, Instagram and our website (www.frenchbulldogsaviours.com). All potential homes are fully home checked, and references taken, we fully support the adoptee for the duration of the dog’s life.

We also now have a new category for the dogs, forever fostering where dogs go when they have a life-threatening health condition. These dogs live their life under the care of French bulldog Saviours, and we take care of all medical costs. Rehoming fee…. Seniors 7+ Donation

4+ £300

2+ £450

-2 £600

These fees are at the discretion of the trustees.

These adoption donations are non-refundable if the dog needs to be returned to the Charity. A very small rehoming fee considering each dog cost approx. £1000 before being placed up for adoption.

Trustees.

Lindsey Scanlon Ali Mohammed Charli-May Milloy Aadam Scanlon Barry Wallace Salim Shaikh.

The main running of French bulldog Saviours day to day is Lindsey Scanlon and Ali Mohammed who are supported by an admin team of 40.

Due to distance between all volunteers and admin the day is filled with phone calls, surrenders, placing dogs, arranging home checks and vet appointments.

Going forward.

French bulldog Saviours is going from strength to strength, Educating the young and people who are wanting or thinking of owning a French bulldog are our main priority, then maybe the next generation will learn from the mistakes of others and the French bulldog breed can recover.

268 dogs were brought into the French bulldog Saviours.

Signed.

Lindsey Scanlon Founder of French bulldog Saviours.