## **Trustees' Annual Report for the period**
## **From**
Period start date Period end date
**To**
01 April 2020 31 March 2021
Section A Reference and administration details
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## **Charity name**
Luna Animal Rescue
**Other names charity is known by**
L.A.R. (WORKING NAME)
**Registered charity number (if any)**
1163839
**Charity's principal address**
44 High Street
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## Arlesey
## Bedfordshire
## **Postcode SG15 6SL**
## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
**Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)**
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Natalie Diane Howe
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Julia Hannah Purton
From 06/06/2021
Julie-Ann Cundell
Valerie Ann Wheeler
Resigned 30/06/2021
## **Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)**
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**Name Dates acted if not for whole year**
## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
## **Type of adviser Name Address**
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## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**
## **Section B Structure, governance and management**
## **Description of the charity’s trusts**
Type of governing document
(eg. trust deed, constitution)
Trust deed dated 30/09/15
How the charity is constituted
(eg. trust, association, company)
Trust
## Trustee selection methods
(eg. appointed by, elected by)
Appointed by a resolution of the trustees passed at a special meeting called under clause 15 of the Governing Document.
## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)**
You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant, about:
- policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
- the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
- relationship with any related parties;
- trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
- Induction and training of trustees
Any new trustee is aware that their role is to be guardian of purpose ensuring that all decisions put the needs of the beneficiaries first. This is to ensure that the trustees safeguard the charity assets, finances and reputation. A new trustee understands that they have independent control over, and legal responsibility for, charity administration and management. New trustees are encouraged to undertake training to enable them to carry out their role to a high standard.
## Relationship with related parties
Luna Animal Rescue continues to work with local pounds and individuals who approach the charity requiring help with rehoming a pet for whatever reason. LAR has extended its network over the past year increasing benefits to the public by working more closely with charities aiding in response to pets advertised for free on local selling sites. LAR also works with other charities with similar values to aid the rescue and rehoming of animals from other parts of the UK into our local area.
## Consideration of major risks
An existing fosterer’s pack ensures foster homes have been fully checked for suitability. The trustees initially assess pets and place them into appropriate foster care for both the animal’s and the family’s needs. Foster carers are fully equipped to care safely for the pets, are offered support if required from the trustees and are instrumental in providing the “foster placement” information that ensures a suitable forever home is found. The information available to fosterers
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prior to placement is regularly reviewed, and the fosterer has access to Trustees for advice at all times.
L.A.R. have introduced some training sessions for our foster carers to enhance knowledge and techniques to address recognised behaviours.
Existing policies and procedures are regularly reviewed to consider and reduce risks.
## **Section C Objectives and activities**
## **Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document**
For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of domestic animals (mostly dogs and cats) in need of care and attention and by placing such _animals_ into foster homes whilst permanent homes are found for them, or other _suitable_ facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals.
## **Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)**
LAR statement on the Charities Commission Register states the object “For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of domestic animals in need of care and attention and by placing such animals into foster homes whilst permanent homes are found or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals”
The trustees have shown due regard to, and discussion of, the information issued in S17 of the Charity Commission Guidance on public benefit.
We are an animal rescue based in the South East of England that:
- saves dogs from death row in UK pounds
- takes in pets (dogs, cats, small furries, plus occasional ‘exotics’ and farm animals) from families that can no longer give them the time and care that they need
- ensures that the animals are appropriately assessed prior to rehoming
- provides necessary veterinary treatment including neutering and full vaccination prior to rehoming
- operates on a foster home basis allowing the very best assessment and opportunity for successful rehoming
- is a non-destruct, nonprofit organisation.
- Aims to educate the public and promote campaigns supporting responsible pet ownership
## **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)**
You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about:
- policy on grantmaking;
- policy programme related investment;
- contribution made by volunteers.
L.A.R. would be unable to function without a dedicated team of volunteers – those that help with fundraising and awareness activities, those that assist with transport and vet runs and, of course, our foster carers who are essential in extending our knowledge of the animals in our care prior to rehoming. A huge thank you to you all our volunteers.
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Our team has increased in size over this period to include volunteers with differing knowledge and experience allowing the charity to care for an increasing variety of animals and birds. With the addition of Luna Animal Rescue Community Haven (Larch Farm), we have been able to assist the public with both rehoming and sanctuary care for domesticated animals and birds including pigs, ponies, geese and chickens.
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Section D Achievements and performance
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Section D Achievements and performance
**Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year**
During this period Luna Animal Rescue have successfully rehomed
96 dogs and puppies, 194 cats and kittens, 11 chickens, 46 small animals including rabbits, guinea pigs, Degu’s hamsters and rats.
We have had a good presence over the year at local fetes that ran when Covid restrictions allowed – fundraising and raising awareness but there were no dog shows.
LAR continue to raise funds through regular online auctions of promises and goods.
We are extremely grateful to individuals who have helped raise funds through events such as poster competitions, quiz nights, hair style and dye and sponsored dog walks, and even running marathons.
We are fortunate to have gained some regular support from local businesses over this period. A local pet shop has made us their chosen charity – we are able to raise awareness by regular stalls at the front door. Other local pet suppliers greatly reduce our financial outgoings by the provision of animal food and other sundries.
Links have been established with local groomers, dog trainers and behaviourists ensuring we fully meet the needs of animals in our care and encouraging the development of further training opportunities for our foster families.
Other achievements during the year:
The volunteers have successfully continued to look after the animals at Larch Farm, even with increased Covid precautions. There has been a small reduction of chickens due to natural causes, and we have utilised the space to provide an improved environment for other animals.
During the year, we have also taken an elderly dog that will be in permanent supported foster due to ongoing medical needs.
## **Section E Financial review**
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||The current reserves policy has deemed £10,000|
|---|---|
|**Brief statement of the**|reserve an appropriate aim. This is an increase|
|**charity’s policy on**|refecting increasing veterinary costs for non-routine|
|**reserves**|procedures which are difcult to predict. Additional|
||reserve will be considered due to the ongoing|
||investments at Larch Farm.|
|**Details of any funds**||
|**materially in defcit**||
|**Further fnancial review**|**details (Optional information)**|
|**Further fnancial review**|**details (Optional information)**|
|---|---|
|You**may choose**to
include additional
information, where
relevant about:
the charity’s principal
sources of funds
(including any
fundraising);
how expenditure has
supported the key
objectives of the
charity;
investment policy and
objectives including
any ethical investment
policy adopted.|The charities principle sources of funds include
donations when animals are adopted, regular donations
via standing orders and income generated by specifc
appeals, regular online auctions, awareness days and
dog shows.
We use an Amazon wish list and easy fundraising
options.
Expenditure has ensured that the charity’s objects are
met for the beneft of the public to relieve the sufering
of domestic animals (mostly dogs and cats) in need of
care and attention and by placing such dogs into foster
homes whilst permanent homes are found for them or
other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of
such animals.
We have a programme of ongoing investment in Larch
Farm to ensure that the structure and animal housing
are safe and appropriate to meet animal welfare needs.
With Bird Flu and Covid restrictions for a second year,
our volunteers have worked extra hard to keep the
animals and birds at Larch Farm well and thriving, in a
safe environment.|
||Expenditure has continued to meet the basic
requirements of animals in our care including fees for
routine veterinary work such as vaccination and
neutering.
During the year, there have been additional veterinary
costs for a number of animals with signifcant surgical
and medical needs. Decisions have been shared by the
trustees about the appropriateness of the use of funds
against potential outcomes. We are delighted to have
seen some animals with signifcant issues achieve good
function and quality of life and to have been introduced
to adopters who have gained physically and emotionally
from the adoption of a pet.|
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We continue to use our previously purchased transport van for collecting animals and supplies. Initial outlay has been balanced by a reduction in mileage expenses of our volunteers and the reduction in need to use external transport services.
Where an animal has arrived into our care that has required a significant financial outlay to cover complex veterinary needs, our volunteers have always responded with additional donations, online auctions and other fundraisers specifically for that animal and the bills have always been covered _._ The charity has established links with an alternative veterinary practice in order to take advantages of cost reductions by accepting neuter appointments outside of normal working hours. The closer distance has helped reduce mileage costs too.
## **Section G Declaration**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.**
**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
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**Signature(s)**
Natalie Howe
Julie-Ann Cundell
**Full name(s)**
Natalie Diane Howe Julie-Ann Cundell
**Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)** Trustee Trustee
## **Date**
31[st] January 2022
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## **Profit and Loss**
## **Luna Animal Rescue**
## **For the year ended 31 March 2021**
|**Profit and Loss**
**Luna Animal Rescue**
**For the year ended 31 March 2021**||
|---|---|
||**2021**|
|**Turnover**||
|Amazon Smile- Donations|301.07|
|Charity Checkout|5,474.39|
|Donations-adoptions|32,772.34|
|Easy fundraising|106.93|
|Event income|677.35|
|General donations|32,330.59|
|Giving Fund UK|803.63|
|Regular donations|609.90|
|Sale of items, raffles and auctions|2,344.48|
|**Total Turnover**|**75,420.68**|
|**Cost of Sales**||
|Direct Expenses|564.42|
|**Total Cost of Sales**|**564.42**|
|**Gross Profit**|**74,856.26**|
|**Administrative Costs**||
|Animal Feed|1,287.20|
|Animal Welfare|2,695.18|
|Audit & Accountancy fees|1,320.00|
|Bank Fees|607.11|
|Cleaning|129.78|
|Depreciation Expense|1,375.00|
|Dog Training|355.00|
|Fuel|1,812.93|
|General Expenses|301.49|
|Insurance|1,905.41|
|IT Software and Consumables|286.20|
|Kennel Costs|4,712.00|
|Larch Farm expenses|4,453.77|
|Microchipping|286.20|
|Motor Vehicle Expenses|1,453.78|
|Postage, Freight & Courier|214.38|
|Printing & Stationery|107.46|
|Rent|1,340.00|
|Repairs & Maintenance|153.98|
|Transport runs|200.00|
|Vet Bills|47,284.36|
|**Total Administrative Costs**|**72,281.23**|
Profit and Loss
Luna Animal Rescue
Profit and Loss
**2021**
|**Operating Profit**|**2,575.03**|
|---|---|
|**Profit on Ordinary Activities Before Taxation**|**2,575.03**|
|**Profit after Taxation**|**2,575.03**|
Profit and Loss
Luna Animal Rescue
Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trusteesl
members of
Luna Animal Rescue
On accounts for the year
ended
3151 March 2021
Charity no
lif any)
1163839
Set out on pages
3,4and5
Respectlve The Charity's trustees a responsible for the preparation of the accounts.
responsibilities of The Charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year
trustees and examlner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an
independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
lo follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the
Charity Commission (under section 14515llb) of the Charities Act, and
lo slate whether particular matters have ¢ome to my attention.
Basls of Independent My examination was carried oul in accordan with general Directions given
examiner's statement by the Chariiy 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 the
trustees concerning any su¢h matters. The prOdureS 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 part is limited to those matters set out in the
statement below.
Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
examiner's Statement (other than that disclosed below.)
which gives me reasonable cause to believe Ihat in, any material respect,
the requirements..
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the
Charities Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and
comply with the accounting requirements ofthe Chanties Act
have not been mel. or
2. to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached.
Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed:
Date:
31°, January 2021
Name:
Rebecca Beaton
Relevant professional
qualification{s) or body
(if any):
Association of Accounting Technicians IAATI
IER
March 2012
Address:
Walers Edge Business Centre
Maltkiln Road, Barton upon Humber
North Lincolnshire, DN18 5JR
Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.
Non required
IER
March 2012
Give here brief details of
any items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.
IER
March 2012