TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
2021 - 2022 6TH APRIL 2021 - 5TH APRIL 2022
WHAT DID THE YEAR BRING?...
RANA - RESCUE ANIMALS OF NORTH AFRICA 61 Bridge Street, Kington, HR5 3DJ
CHARITY NO: 1166028
Trustees Michaela Hutchinson Simona Farcas Florence Heath
56 CAT ADOPTIONS
139 DOG ADOPTION APPLICATIONS PROCESSED
288 CAT ADOPTION APPLICATIONS PROCESSED
1 DOG ADOPTION
106 HOMECHECKS CARRIED OUT
20 FLIGHTS FROM TUNISIA - FRANCE
2 X RANA TRAVEL SERVICE PETS PACKAGES REHOMED (REUNITING FROM 4 COUNTRIES OWNERS WITH PETS)
FROM THE RANA TEAM
Our Favourite 21-22 Adoptions
BORIS
the snotty, 3 legged, no tailed cat!
Boris was rescued from the streets of Tunisia after he had been hit by a car. Sadly his leg couldn't be saved but it didn't stop him in anyway from being the crazy affectionate, uber friendly cat he always was. As he couldn't be rehomed locally, he was placed in the extremely overcrowded shelter in Tunis where he contracted severe cat flu. This made his chances of adoption even more tricky & meant our adoption team had a huge challenge on our hands to find him the perfect, (understanding) home. Thankfully due to a chain of volunteers & a lot of hours, Boris found his perfect match & now lives in Oxford, charming everyone he meets!
DUNCAN
BLIND BLACK CAT
Black cats are notoriously diffcult to rehome around the world so when we were faced with the challenge of finding Black and Blind Cat Duncan a home, we were a little worried. Duncan sadly lost his eyes, like many cats in Tunisia, due to pure neglect. Rather than taking him to the vet to treat a simple eye infection, poor Duncan was left to suffer & was finally dumped on the streets with his sister. Whilst her eyes could be saved, Duncan's infection was now too extreme. So sad & so pointless when some simple eye drops would have done the trick. Thankfully a wonderful family near Cornwall saw his picture & fell in love, adding him to their family filled full of 4 other cats and a newborn (human!) baby.
Our Favourite 21-22 Adoptions
MARGOT (WAS BAHJA) DOG
MARGOT USED TO LIVE ON THE STREETS OF TUNISIA . SHE WAS SUPER FRIENDLY & SPENT A LOT OF HER TIME PLAYING WITH THE CHILDREN IN HER NEIGHBOURHOOD.
ONE DAY THE GUNMEN CAME & MARGOT INNOCENTLY RAN UP TO HER KILLERS, WAGGING HER TAIL PLEASED TO SEE THESE NEW PEOPLE & WELCOME THEM TO HER STREET. THEY SHOT HER & LEFT HER FOR DEAD.
Thankfully one of our RANA rescuers lived near by & heard about the shooting incident running to her rescue, taking her to the vets for life saving treatment. This poor gentle, kind dog would have otherwise been left to bleed out, a slow painful death.
Margot then stayed in her foster home, waiting patiently for the offer of an adoption, however when we heard that neighbours were planning to throw poisoned meat over the wall to kill her once again, we knew we needed to act fast. Margot was sent to the UK via another foster home in Paris - there was nothing we weren't going to do to try & save Margot. Margot settled in well, she is ridiculously affectionate, laid back & loving & now has the home of her dreams in the Cotswolds. She is so loved & adored, treated like the Princess she was always born to be, it blows our mind to think how different her life could have been.
Our Favourite 21-22 Adoptions
JADA'S RESCUE & ADOPTION WITH HER BEST FRIEND MIMI
JADA'S ONLY FAULT WAS THAT SHE LOVED HUMANS SO MUCH & WAS STARVING. SHE THOUGHT THEY WOULD GIVE HER THE FOOD, SHE DIDN'T EXPECT THEY WOULD THROW BOILING HOT FAT ON HER TO SHOO HER AWAY. JADA WAS THEN LEFT TO FEND FOR HERSELF WITH HER HORRENDOUS BURN INJURY, UNTIL SOMEONE POSTED HER ON THE STREETS ON A FACEBOOK ANIMAL GROUP & THE RANA TEAM SPOTTED HER...
We knew we had to help, so we did just that. Our RANA team on the ground rushed to her aid and with the support of our RANA donators we were able to pay for her large vet bills.
When Jada made a best friend in foster, we knew we had to find them a loving home together and after some time... we were able to do just that!
Mimi & Jada finally travelled to their forever home (via our foster team in Paris) and are now melting hearts in the UK. They are loving, playful & are completely adored by their owners. Jada's affection is now reciprocated & not met with abuse.
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Charity Structure & Objectives
Type of Governing Doc: Charitable Trusts: Model Trust Deed GD2 How Charity is constituted: Trust
RANA'S GOALS & CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES
as set out in our Charity's Governing Document:
For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals, in particular dogs and cats, in Libya and Tunisia in need of care and attention and to promote humane behaviour towards such animals by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for such 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 such animals in North Africa.”
RANA'S TRUSTEES & ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
as set out in our Charity's Governing Document:
The RANA Charity is overseen by a board of trustees who are approved by the current serving board, none of these trustees are paid for their trusteeship (except for expenses related directly to the charity's activities). It is usually expected that at least one of our trustees travels to Tunisia to meet with fosters, rescuers and vets annually. These visits are important as the board of trustees are responsible for setting the strategic plan and direction of the charity. The trustees are responsible under the law of England and Wales for the correct & lawful operation of RANA. The board of Trustees operates and manages the RANA charity as a non-governmental, non-political, nonreligious organisation established in 2013.
The following people served for the full year ending April 5th 2022: Michaela Hutchinson Florence Heath Simona Farcas
All trustees serve until they feel they can no longer give the required time and commitment to the charity, as each trustee takes their responsibility to the governance very seriously. Due to the long distances involved to travel to meet face to face, most Trustee meetings are held via online video conferencing (usually Zoom or Whats App video) & recorded, although face to face meetings are arranged where possible.
RANA'S MAIN ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT
in relation to the objectives set out in our Charity's Governing Document:
Throughout the year we have successfully rescued many animals (dogs and cats) from the streets of Tunisia who were starving and at risk of being shot or poisoned. In removing stray unwanted animals from the street we have provided a public benefit by reducing the risk of strays potentially causing car accidents, attacking the public when they are in their large packs and minimising the risk of disease, such as rabies (a huge concern in Africa) spreading.
We have also provided a public benefit to those people who have contacted us in distress at what they have seen, and have taken an interest in wanting to adopt, or save the animal.
We have also provided assistance to those few animal loving volunteers on the ground in Tunisia who frequently give up rooms in their homes to house stray animals, sacrifice feeding themselves in order to feed animals on the streets and who are in desperate need of support in a country which dedicates no Government funding or support to rescuing stray animals.
RANA'S MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS & PERFORMANCE
throughout 2021- 2022
2021 - 2022 proved to be a really challenging year for RANA.
Covid-19 and Brexit continued to impact heavily on our logistics & Volunteer Team, both privately and in a volunteer capacity. We used this year to focus on prepping animals for travel and fundraising during a very difficult time. We worked on our database to ensure we are organised & fully prepared for when our team grows in the future. We also gained a valuable team member who has been working through the Gift Aid process; a task which will bring in more donations in that can be used to sterilise animals on the ground.
We were really proud that we managed to rehome 57 animals this year, even though it was our trickiest year yet.
We worked with different transporters, with varying degrees of success, but most importantly we refused to give up. With every set back, our committed team focused on the animals and rose to the next challenge.
We are working on a new range of Merchandise to bring in donations and widen our team of Social Media Coordinators so more people will know about our hardworking team and the difference we are making.
RANA'S FINANCIAL REVIEW
Charity's policy on reserves:
The RANA board of Trustees would like to hold £5,000 in reserve funds as back up for emergency vet bills, which we have managed to achieve this year.
Investment Policy:
The RANA board of trustees have no plans for an investment policy to be put in place as we do not hold funds for investment purposes.
Trustees responsibilities for the financial statement:
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees Report and the financial statements in accordance with the applicable law and United Kingdom accounting standards. The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give an accurate view of the accounts in regard to income and expenditure.
The trustees in preparing these accounts for the year ending 5th April 2021 have applied the following:
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- A robust and full transparent system of accounting through the financial year.
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- Observed the methods and principals of the Charities SORP.
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- Followed guidance issued by our independent auditor.
Investment Policy:
The RANA board of trustees have no plans for an investment policy to be put in place as we do not hold funds for investment purposes.
DECLARATION
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustee's report above :
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature M.C.Hutchinson-Boyes
Full Name: Michaela Hutchinson-Boyes Position: Trustee & Co-founder Date: 6th April 2022
Charity Number.. 1166028 Rescue Animals of North Africa TRUSTEES'REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 5th April 2022
Rescue Animals of North Africa CONTENTS Trustees. RetK>rt Pages2&6 Independent examiner'5 report Page 7 statement of financial artivities Page 8 Balance Sheet Page 9 Notes to the financial statements Pages l(k12
Rescue Animals of North Africa TRUSTEES'REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 5th April 2022 Le al and Administrative Details Trustees.: Ms M Hutchinson M5 F Heath Ms S Farcas Charlty Number: 116()28 Independent Examlner.. Mr M Marshall FCCA Pi Accountancy 403 London Road Gloucester GLI 3NU Reglstered Office: 61 Bridge Street Kington HR5 3DI
INOEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THETRUSTEES. OF Rescue Animals of North Africa Independent examinerfs statement I have certain concerns with re83rds to the amount of debt owed by the Trustee Ms F Heath. totalling £9.524. The Charity has come to an arrangement with Ms Heath which is included in the Trustees note 8 page io. I have completed my examinalion and confirm no other material matters have come to my attention in connertion with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in older to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. the accounting records were kept in accoidance with section 130 of the Charities Act. oi the accounts did accord with the accounting records; or the account5 did comply with the applicable requiiements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities Regulations 2(K)8 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair. view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. Mr M Marshall FCCA Pi Accountancv Gmn
Rescue Animals of North Africo STATEMENT OF FINANCIAI ACTIVITIES for the year ended 5 April 2022 2022 Unr•strict•d Rostrld•d Funds Fundi 2021 Total Total Inwrne from: Donation5 arKI legacies Grants 40,559 1,215 40,559 1.215 68,637 8,805 Total Incom• 41,774 41,774 72,442 R•Jour¢o$ Expand•d.. Animal Costs Charltable Artivlties 34.291 3.302 34.291 3.302 64.237 5.666 Total Re¥ources Exponded 37.593 37.593 69.903 Net in¢omellexpenditurel and net rnovernents in funds for year 4,181 4.181 2,539 R•conciliation of Funds Total Funds Brought Fon¥ard at 06104121 24,147 24,147 24,147 Total Funds Carried Forward at 05104122 28,328 28,328 26,686
Rescue Anlmals of North Afrl¢a Registered number: 116e4)28 Bulance Sheet as at 5 Aprll 2022 Not•s 2022 2021 ireni a$sets Cash at bank and in hand PayPal Account Other Debtors 7.359 20,286 8,828 36,473 8.528 10,092 15,041 33.661 518 Creditors.. amounts fallinz due within one year 8,145 6.975 Net current auets 28,328 26,686 Total a•••ts l•Ji current pital and reJerveJ Unrestricted Fund5 28,328 26.686 ShaThihold•rs' lundi 28,528 26,6#6 The directors are sbtisfied ihat the company 15 entided to exetnption frown the requiretnentto obtain an audrt under section 477 of the Cornpanies Act 2006. The members have not required the companyto obtsin an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act. The dlrectors acknowledge thelr responslblltties for complylns wlth the requlrements of the Companles Act 2W6 wlth respect ro accountlng records and the preparatlon of accounts. The accounts have been prepared and dellvered In accordance wlth the speclal provtslons appllcable to companies subjecr to the small companies regime. The proflt and loss accouni has not been delivered to the Re8iStrarof Cotnpanie5. rlorvnkntl tJ-.hiJJn424J232kD7G Ms Hutchinson Trustees S Farcas F Heath
Rescue Animals of North Africa Notes to the Accounts for the veer ended 5 April 2022 l. Accounting Policie5 Accounting Convention The financial siarements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accoidance with the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK aThd Republic of Ireland IFRS 102 IA) in accordance with company law. Incomlng Resources Donations and legacies are recognised as income when ieceived except where any restiictlOn5 on expenditure detnand that a proportion be cairied forward as deferred income. The donations under Gift Aid are recognised when receivable. Grants and other incoming resources are the actual amounts received in the year. Re$our¢es Expanded Resources exp8nded ale reco8nised on an accrual basis. They are allocated to 8rtivities based on actual usage. Staff support Costs are allocated to the appropriate activity based on the relative amount of time spent on such auivities. Premises and other costs are also allocated based on salary costs. Cosi of the activities of the charity's objects comprise those costs incurred by the charity 3$ a result of the delivery of service. Costs of raising funds are associated with attracting voluntary income. Governance costs comprise of costs incurred by the charity in meeting tt Constitutional and statutory requirernent5. Funds Unrestricted funds ale donations and other incoming [esour5 recewable or geTherated for the objects of the charity without funher speiified purposes and are available as general funds.
Rescue Anim8ls of North Africa Note$ to the Accounts for the year ended 5 April 2022 2. Incorne from donations & legacies 2022 2021 Grants 1,215 40,559 41,774 3,805 68.637 72,442 DonatlOn5 3. Resources Expanded Animal costs Boardin Vet and Lab Fees 10,056 13,551 9,259 1,425 34.291 16,345 29,510 16.819 1,563 64.237 Pet Transport Other animal costs 4. Ch¥rltable actlvltle$ Accountanry Fèes Bank Charges Advertising General Insurance Currency Exchange rate Subscriptions 2,370 1,200 2.748 217 1,454 309 Stationery & Postage Telephone, Fax & Internet 527 96 47 3.302 5.666
- Debtott les$ than oney•ar 2022 2021 Other Debiors 8.828 15.041 15,041
- Crgditors l•ss than on•y•ar 2022 2021 Accruals 4,920 3,225 3,750 3,225 Othercreditors 8.145 6.975
- Legal ofihe tharftv The charity isa company lirnited by 6uarantee and has no share capttal.
- CowontlonTax The charity is exemptfrom taxon incorne and 8ainsfallin8 within section 505 ofthe Taxe5 Act 1988 or secrion 252 of theT8xatlon of CharEeableGalnsAct 1992 to the extenr that rhese are applied to it5 charitable artDlitie5.
- Trustees De¢laratlon Between 2014- 2018, in order to assistthe Chartywith earfy cash-flow dtFFicukies, one of the RANA Trustees a8reed to use theirpersonal bank acc(ntt0 payfor a large numberof charttable expenses. and also used their personal carformanycharitable missions. TheTrustees agreed thar tSe exk*nsestould be reclaimed from the Charlty in an orderlyway ance (k)natlOns catne in arKI theTru5tee5 colle£twely ndered the Charityto be on a finanal secure footin8. Durlng 2019-20218 number ofthese charttable expen5eswere offser arranglnB for personal expenses to be p8id from the Charlty ro rhe Trustee In ouestlon. A number of rhese expenses have since dedared by the accountant a5 non-allowable expen5e5. The a)Untart ha5 also advised that the attetnpt to offset in thi5 way again5ttheTru5tee'5 claim5 against the Charitywas improperand impermi55ible. TheTrustee in que5bon is Standing down atthe corKIu5K>n ofthe5e accounts. The ramalnlnE Trusiees are satlsfied thar there was no dellberlte Intentlon to mlsuse tharfty flnances and have [memented Charlty Expense Guldantr Inro thelrGerDTnS Documeni golng forwaid. to prevent any future mislnterpretatlons. The departin8Trustee ha5 a8reed to repay the full amount of the non-allowableexpenses and has agreed a deadlinewith the remainlngTrusteegforthis to be repald In full beforethe 28th February 2023.