VIETNAM CAT WELFARE
ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1ST FEBRUARY 2023
CHARITY REGISTRATION No. 1165729
Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF
VIETNAM CAT WELFARE
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CONTENTS
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Page 3 Legal and Administrative Information.
Page 4 to 5 Trustees' Report.
Pages 6 Independent Examiner's Report on the accounts.
Page 7 Statement of Receipts and Payments.
Page 8 Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Pages 9 to 10 Notes to the Accounts.
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VIETNAM CAT WELFARE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER
1165729
START OF FINANCIAL YEAR
END OF FINANCIAL YEAR
TRUSTEES SERVING DURING AND AFTER THE YEAR
2 February 2022 1 February 2023
Emma Louise Bolton Deborah Elizabeth Bolton Sarah Amy Elizabeth Byrnes Helen Edith Boutwell
GOVERNING INSTRUMENT
Constitution
OBJECTS
REGISTERED ADDRESS
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF ANIMALS IN VIETNAM IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION AND, IN PARTICULAR, TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RESCUE HOMES OR OTHER FACILITIES FOR THE RECEPTION, CARE AND TREATMENT OF SUCH ANIMALS. TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS CATS AND OTHER ANIMALS IN VIETNAM BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE CARE, PROTECTION, TREATMENT AND SECURITY FOR ANIMALS WHICH ARE IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY REASON OF SICKNESS, MALTREATMENT, POOR CIRCUMSTANCES OR ILL USAGE AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO ANIMAL WELFARE IN GENERAL AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY AND SUFFERING AMONG ANIMALS,PARTICULARLY CATS.
18 Hall Estate, Goldhanger, Maldon, Essex CM9 8BB
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Zita Derbak Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF
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VIETNAM CAT WELFARE
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1ST FEBRUARY 2023
OBJECTIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Our main day to day activities included assisting many rescues cases of mainly cats and some dogs from calls from the local community and tourists. This included neglected, abandoned, and sick animals, with many dumped kittens and unwanted litters in the surrounding areas. Where applicable we were able to take on many cases, rehabilitate and then continue to rehome the animals. All those rescue cases that are waiting to be homed, remain in the shelter, and cared for by us. This includes any rehabilitation, food, shelter, and medical care needed. Currently the maximum number of cats at the shelter can be approximately 100 at one time. Foster homes arranged by us have also been built up to take on the constant rescue calls.
. Monthly sterilization of many cats and dogs in the community to relieve the burden of unwanted kittens and overpopulation in the area. We work with a local vet to receive free and reduced cost surgeries alongside other organizations.
. Assisted many about general health and daily care of their pets, giving advice and training. Also educate about vaccinating and sterilizing their pets.
. Educated and carried out many rabies vaccinations for local pets and all the rescue cats in our care.
. Built up a volunteer network, locally and globally who have aided the day to day running of the shelter.
. We have an established outreach program visiting homes and families who are in need of aid and continued support regarding their pets and rescue animals. This is to reach a wider network of public and businesses to begin aiding with animals on site.
. Our ‘Cats Matter Too’ Program alongside other organizations working in Central Vietnam to educate and help the cats in the area. Offering free sterilization, rabies and more outreach.
. Working with the local community and expats to deal with a high number of pet thefts for the cat and dog meat trade.
. TNR plan for locals and expats to reduce stray population.
Due to the large number of cats at the shelter and the ever need of help and care for the rescues, throughout the year we had volunteers from all the world join us to help on a day to day basis.
Their contribution included mainly the cleaning, feeding and caring for the rescues at the shelter. Also this involved many foster helpers who temporarily shelter and care for rescue cases until a permanent adoption home is found for many rescues.
Other volunteers not on site aided us by contributing their time to prepare graphic design and web design, social media pages, translation and also on call to assist with rescue calls and emails.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Rescuing and rehabilitation of over 25 cats during the year which came into the shelter directly. Because of our foster program the majority went into foster placements for care until fully vaccinated. During this time we pushed for many adoption homes. The harder cases stayed for intense isolation care at the shelter until rehabilitated.
Our outreach program continues to grow and we are able to go onsite to many homes and help the community to support and guide not only for their pets but understanding animal welfare and care. We gave help for over 150 cats and dogs in the area in need.
Through the year we sterilized over 347 animals for free to the community around Hoi An. Rabies vaccinated over 380 dogs and cats and feline vaccinated over 150 cats.
Continual training and guiding a volunteer and foster program to assist many to take care of many cases and the constant calls of rescue animals in the area. Many new rescues coming into the shelter have been put into Foster placements to reduce the overpopulation at the shelter and give the rescues a higher survival rate.
Again an important achievement for us was the continuous education, training and raising awareness to many locals in the central Vietnam area by simply interacting with the community, explaining about animal welfare and aiding with simple daily care for their pets. This made a huge impact to many in the community.
Most of this work has been due to our Cats Matter Too Program and the sponsorship through FOUR PAWS International.
This year we also worked harder for our TNR (Trap Neuter and Release) program. Working alongside the community to help with strays in the vicinity of homes and businesses.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
Report to the trustees/members of Vietnam Cat Welfare on the accounts for the year ended 1st February 2023 set out on pages 7 to 10.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act),
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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
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the organisation 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 to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:
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proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 130 of the Act); and
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accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Zita Derbak MAAT AATQB Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 Sign: The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF Date: 23.11.2023
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VIETNAM CAT WELFARE
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1ST FEBRUARY 2023
| Notes RECEIPTS : Voluntary Receipts 2a TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS : Costs of Charitable Activities 3a TOTAL PAYMENTS NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES Transfer between funds Balances Brought Forward BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2022/23 2021/22 £ £ £ £ 28,924 17,891 46,815 57,576 28,924 17,891 46,815 57,576 34,637 22,008 56,645 56,254 34,637 22,008 56,645 56,254 -5,713 -4117 -9,830 1,322 -3,787 3,787 - - 13,289 329 13,618 12,296 3,789 - 3,789 13,618 |
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The notes on pages 9 to 10 form part of these accounts.
All operations are continuing operations.
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VIETNAM CAT WELFARE STATEMENT OFASSETSA14D LIAbILmES FOA THE YE4R ENDED ISI FEBRUARY 2023 unSted Fund 1+813 Total i.Febwii Tot41 Fund ASSETS CBh Fun0: Geral AC¢OUDt 3,7B9 13,618 6¢t6 retaln¢¢l for thq cl11 LVTr UA.. Eouipnnt LlaLE$ Independent ExaminÈn% Fee 600 600 TRUSTEES ftÉ$PONSL8ILmESIN RtiATIOfl TO FINANCIALsfATEMENT5 Chbrtty Law requlre5 irhe Trustees to prere finèndal stateroents f¢r tach fin?nd?l yegr whlth rny the regu13VonS sei Oul In the Ctrofpbes Att 2011. The TStee5 have elected LD tske aavèntage ol the pTOviSions that apV to smJll chjrityes nd have preparea a Peceipts aThd Payments Account Strtent of Assets and tsabilitie5 whith. are set Out e$ 7 ndÈ. nd SI9Md on behaK by....... ., Tnjstee. Prfnt r4yThe.'
VIETNAM CAT WELFARE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1ST FEBRUARY 2023
1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The accounts have been prepared under the “Receipts and Payments” basis as prescribed by the Charity Commissioners, and they meet the appropriate legal requirements.
| 2. RECEIPTS a) Voluntary Receipts Donations Online Local Donations /Visitors Fundraisers Grant-Four Paws Sales -Merchandise Sundries 3. PAYMENTS Notes a) Costs of Charitable Activities Rent Utilities Cleaning/Maintenance Medical Pharmacy Litter/Supplies Dog/Cat Food Kittens Outreach Shelter & Facilities maintenance Staff costs/Volunteers Sterilizations/Vaccines Merchandise Vet Costs Sundries Professional fees Bank Charges and exchange rate costs |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2022/23 2021/22 £ £ £ £ 25,245 - 25,245 24,724 347 - 347 2,577 - - - 1,645 - 17,891 17,891 27,203 2,511 - 2,511 537 821 - 821 891 28,924 17,891 46,815 57,576 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2022/23 2021/22 £ £ £ £ 13,215 - 13,215 5,150 498 - 498 624 542 - 542 4,717 112 2,209 2,320 108 405 - 405 278 3,981 4,822 8,803 8,495 2 - 2 134 548 544 1,092 906 869 - 869 12,452 6,197 6,306 12,503 8,843 - 8,127 8,127 8,630 137 - 137 301 3,828 - 3,828 2,660 1,158 - 1,158 1,132 600 - 600 417 2,545 - 2,545 1,408 34,637 22,008 56,645 56,254 |
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1ST FEBRUARY 2023
| 4. RESTRICTED FUNDS Four Paws |
Balance at Income Expenses Transfer Balance at 2nd Feb 2022 1st Feb 2023 £ £ £ £ 329 17,891 22,008 3787 - 329 17,891 22,008 3,787 - |
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5. PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES
The annual amount of £4,000 was paid for a salary to Emma Bolton for her services to the charity and no other payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period, other than reimbursement for small items paid for on behalf of the Charity. No other material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them.
6. PUBLIC BENEFIT
The charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the charity has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
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