Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date 01 April 2023 31 March 2024 From To
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1163839
Luna Animal Rescue
L.A.R. (WORKING NAME)
Charity's principal address Suite 3, 6c Brand Street
Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1HX
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Natalie Diane Howe |
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| Julia Hannah Purton |
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| Julie-Ann Cundell |
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
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
Trust deed dated 30/09/15
(eg. trust deed, constitution)
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Trust
How the charity is constituted
(eg. trust, association, company)
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:
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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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 and national pounds and individuals who approach the charity requiring help with rehoming a pet for whatever reason. 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 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
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 Summary of the objects of the other suitable facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such charity set out in its animals. governing document
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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.
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)
We are an animal rescue based in the Southeast of England that:
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saves dogs from death row in UK pounds
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takes in pets (dogs, cats, small animals, and occasional exotic animals) from families that can no longer give them the time and care that they need
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ensures that the animals are appropriately assessed prior to rehoming
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provides necessary veterinary treatment including neutering and full vaccination prior to rehoming
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operates on a foster home basis allowing the very best assessment and opportunity for successful rehoming
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is a non-destruct, nonprofit organisation.
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Aims to educate the public and promote campaigns supporting responsible pet ownership
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Ensures that dogs and cats are microchipped with a traceable chip in line with legal requirements
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
L.A.R. works solely with the support of volunteers. We do not have any paid employees, our volunteers help with fundraising and awareness activities on a regular basis and, those that assist with transport and vet runs. Our foster carers are essential to the success of the charity. They are essential in the gathering of knowledge of the animals in our care prior to rehoming.
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
We have a very small but reliable team who work tirelessly to save as many animals as possible. The demand on small charities such as us has been overwhelming in the past year, this we believe to be down to the economic situation and also the new laws around breed specific legislation.
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.
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Section D Achievements and performance
During this period Luna Animal Rescue have successfully rehomed 42 dogs and puppies, 181 cats and kittens, 41 small.
We continue to have a local presence and have run some wonderful community events such as music events and quizzes.
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. We take part in their yearly Christmas nationwide fundraising event where our volunteers are required to have an instore presence of over 24 hours. In addition, the store has collected food and other in-kind donations on our behalf. Other local pet suppliers greatly reduce our financial outgoings by the provision of animal food and other sundries.
We work with local trainers and animal welfare businesses to ensure we provide our fosterers with the correct tools to support our animals.
Other achievements during the year:
We continue to carry out some incredible work. We have taken in some seriously poorly dogs who were cruelly neglected, two of which Astrid and Custard have received the care they needed and have gone on to flourish. Custard remains in long term foster with one of the trustees.
We continue to support local families who find themselves in difficult circumstances and need to rehome their animals.
LAR continue to accept animals that need costly medical care, including older animals.
We continue to manage our small sanctuary farm but now only have two pigs and a goat. Due to the lack of volunteers we have rehomed many of the animals from here.
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Section E Financial review
| Section E | Financial review |
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| Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit |
The current reserves policy has deemed £10,000 reserve an appropriate aim. This is an increase reflecting increasing veterinary costs for non-routine procedures which are difficult to predict. We aim to keep at least six weeks’ costs of medical bills in reserve. |
Further financial review details (Optional information)
| Youmay chooseto 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 principal sources of funds include donations when animals are adopted, regular donations via standing orders and income generated by specific appeals, regular online auctions, awareness days and events. We use an Amazon wish list and easy fundraising options. Expenditure has ensured that the charity’s objects are met 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 dogs into foster homes whilst permanent homes are found for them or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals. |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) J Cundell Full name(s) Julie-Ann Cundell Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee etc) Date 26/01/25
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Profit and Loss
Luna Animal Rescue
For the year ended 31 March 2023
| Profit and Loss Luna Animal Rescue For the year ended 31 March 2023 |
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| 2023 | |
| Turnover | |
| Amazon Smile- Donations | 474.55 |
| Charitable Giving : Payroll | 980.88 |
| Charity Checkout | 3,170.41 |
| Commission | 3,738.38 |
| Donations-adoptions | 32,505.51 |
| Easy fundraising | 198.93 |
| Event income | 8,147.54 |
| General donations | 18,649.42 |
| Giving Fund UK | 6,325.83 |
| Other Fundraising | 495.00 |
| Regular donations | 1,039.90 |
| Sale of items, raffles and auctions | 2,095.83 |
| Total Turnover | 77,822.18 |
| Cost of Sales | |
| Direct Expenses | 420.00 |
| Total Cost of Sales | 420.00 |
| Gross Profit | 77,402.18 |
| Administrative Costs | |
| Advertising & Marketing | 22.60 |
| Animal Feed | 2,003.82 |
| Animal Welfare | 1,842.76 |
| Audit & Accountancy fees | 2,078.50 |
| Bank Fees | 119.64 |
| Cleaning | 106.03 |
| Depreciation Expense | 900.00 |
| Dog Training | 210.00 |
| Event & Fundraising Expenses | 917.90 |
| Fuel | 1,921.98 |
| General Expenses | 171.55 |
| Insurance | 1,376.87 |
| IT Software and Consumables | 500.00 |
| Larch Farm expenses | 2,050.35 |
| Microchipping | 286.50 |
| Motor Vehicle Expenses | 1,150.04 |
| Postage, Freight & Courier | 38.98 |
| Printing & Stationery | 11.85 |
| Telephone & Internet | 84.00 |
| Vet Bills | 72,962.53 |
| Total Administrative Costs | 88,755.90 |
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Profit and Loss
| 2023 | |
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| Operating Profit | (11,353.72) |
| Profit on Ordinary Activities Before Taxation | (11,353.72) |
| Profit after Taxation | (11,353.72) |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl Luna Animal Rescue members of I On accounts forthe year ' 3151 March 2024 ended Charity no (if any) 1163839 Set out on pages 3,4and5 Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the pr8paration of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under sgction 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, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 14515llbl of the Charities Act, and to slate whether particular matters have come to 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 inclLJdes 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 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 set out in the statement below. Independent In connection with my examination, no malter has come to my attention examiner's statement (other than that disclosed below ') 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respecl, the requirements.. lo keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of Ihe Charities Act,. and lo prepare accounts which accord with Ihe accounting 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 the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed.. Date: 15th January 2025 Name: Rebecca Beaton Relevant professional qualifiGationlsl or body (if any): Associalion of Accounting Technicians IA4TI IER March 2012
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