## **Trustees' Annual Report for the period** ## **From** Period start date Period end date **To** 01 April 2021 31 March 2022 Section A Reference and administration details March **2012** **TAR** 1 ## **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 March **2012** **TAR** 2 ## 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)** March **2012** **TAR** 3 1 Natalie Diane Howe 3 2 Julia Hannah Purton Julie-Ann Cundell 4 Valerie Ann Wheeler Until 30[th] June 2021 ## **Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)** March **2012** **TAR** 4 **Name Dates acted if not for whole year** ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** ## **Type of adviser Name Address** March **2012** **TAR** 5 ## **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 in being a Trustee. ## 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 March **2012** **TAR** 6 prior to placement is regularly reviewed, and the fosterer has access to Trustees for advice at all times. L.A.R. continue to offer 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 from dogs to reptiles in need of care and attention and by placing such animal _s_ 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. **TAR** March **2012** 7 Our team continues to increase 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. Our small sanctuary - Luna Animal Rescue Community Haven (Larch Farm), continues to provide a safe and happy environment for a small collection of animals such as ducks, geese, chickens, pheasant, pigs, a goat and ponies. Our volunteers assist us to provide a public presence at local events and stores in order to secure funding and to spread awareness of our cause. We have been fortunate to have been picked as the chosen charity by our local Pets at Home store who support us and invite donations through their own charitable initiatives. ## Section D Achievements and performance March **2012** **TAR** 8 Section D Achievements and performance During this period Luna Animal Rescue have successfully **Summary of the main** rehomed **achievements of the** 58 dogs and puppies, 113 cats and kittens,59 small animals **charity during the year** 58 dogs and puppies, 113 cats and kittens,59 small animals (including rabbits and guinea pigs) and one African land snail. We have had a very good presence over the year at local events – fundraising and raising awareness. 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 music festivals, tattoo events, and cake sales. We are fortunate to have gained some regular support from local businesses over this period. A local pet store 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: LAR took in a very poorly young spaniel in March 2021 who was paralysed from the neck down. Due to the fact she was so young every option was investigated to give her the chance at an enjoyable life. Using the services of veterinary specialist, she underwent a huge operation. After a long recovery Winnie was able to walk and lives the life of a very much loved happy dog. The operation cost in the region of £10,000 and this money was raised by our volunteers coming together setting up a go fund me page and other events. LAR took a young female dog and her pups who found themselves abandoned in our local council pound. Their health was very poor, and they need a large amount of veterinary intervention. All puppies and mum were nurtured back to health and have successfully been adopted into loving new homes. Another success story was a dog found abandoned tied to a lamppost with a severely broken leg. LAR funded the operation to mend the leg and recuperation. Another successful adoption followed. We continue to support local families who find themselves in difficult circumstances and need to rehome their animals, we have helped one family by taking approximately 50 cats providing extensive medical intervention and care then finding them loving forever homes. LAR continue to accept animals that need costly medical care. March **2012** **TAR** 9 ## **Section E Financial review** The current reserves policy has deemed £10,000 **Brief statement of the** reserve an appropriate aim. This is an increase **charity’s policy on** reflecting increasing veterinary costs for non-routine **reserves** procedures which are difficult to predict. **Details of any funds materially in deficit** ## **Further financial review details (Optional information)** The charities principal sources of funds include You **may choose** to donations when animals are adopted, regular donations include additional via standing orders and income generated by specific information, where appeals, regular online auctions, awareness days and relevant about: events. - the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); We use an Amazon wish list and easy fundraising options. - how expenditure has Expenditure has ensured that the charity’s objects are supported the key met for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering objectives of the of domestic animals (mostly dogs and cats) in need of charity; care and attention and by placing such dogs into foster - homes whilst permanent homes are found for them or investment policy and other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of - objectives including such animals. - any ethical investment policy adopted. 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. Due to bird flu restrictions for another 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 significant 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 significant 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. March **2012** **TAR** 10 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** March **2012** **TAR** 11 **Signature(s)** ## J Cundell **Full name(s)** Julie-Ann Cundell **Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)** Trustee **Date** 28[th] January 2023 March **2012** **TAR** 12 Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent ExamineVs Report Report to the trusteesl members of Luna Animal Rescue On accounts for the year ended 31" March 2022 Charity no lif any) 1163839 Set out on pages 3,4and5 Respective The charity's trustees are 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 examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Acll and that an independent examination is needed. 11 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 14515llbl of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come ta my attention. Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner's statement 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 af any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the 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 lo whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters sel out in the statement below. Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has ¢ome to my attention examiner's statement (other than that disclosed below ') 1. which gives me reasonable cause lo believe that in, any malerial respect, the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act,. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounling records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities 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. Please delete th& words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: cc, Date: 3151 January 2023 Name: Rebecca Beaton Relevant professional qualificationls) or body {if any): Association of Accounting Technicians IAATI IER March 2012 Address: Waters Edge Business Centre Maltkiln Road. Barton upon Humber North Lincolnshire. DN18 5JR Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to hi9hlighl material problems. 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