RANA TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT - 2 0 2 4 2 0 2 5 CHARITY NO: 1166028 TRUSTEES: Michaela Hutchinson. Karin Thomas. Agnetha Dobson
1 Tunisian Dog Rescue
Coordinated 5 Flights
10 UK Cat 63 Adoption Adoptions Applications Processed
23 homechecks processed
We worked across Somalia, Kenya, Tunisia, Germany, Libya, UK, France
KARA
ELENA
HABIBI
HANK
KAHLOUCHE
CECE TUNIS KIP LOLA SAMINAH 10 CATS ADOPTED IN 2024
2024 HIGHLIGHTS!
RESCUE KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES
FROM MOGADISHU, SOMALIA TO THE UK (via a few countries!)
W H E N A L I T T E R O F K I T T E N S W E R E S A V E D F R O M A M I L I T A R Y B A S E I N S O M A L I A B Y A N A N I M A L L O V E R , W E D I D A L L W E C O U L D T O S U P P O R T H E R . A F T E R T H E Y W E R E B R O U G H T T O N A I R O B I O N A U N F L I G H T , W E F O U N D A F O S T E R H O M E , W O R K E D W I T H V E T S T O D O T H E P A P E R W O R K , N E T W O R K E D T O F I N D F L I G H T B U D D I E S T O B R I N G T H E M T O F R A N C E / G E R M A N Y , T H E N O N T O T H E U K .
L O L A N O W L I V E S I N L O N D O N I N A N O L D P E O P L E ’ S H O M E , E N D L E S S L A P S T O S I T O N ! C E C E A L S O L I V E S I N L O N D O N W I T H H E R R E S C U E R C L A I R E & H A N K L I V E S B Y T H E S O U T H C O A S T , R U L I N G T H E C U L D E S A C !
2024 HIGHLIGHTS! HABIBI RESCUE
ABANDONED AS A TINY KITTEN, HE CLUNG TO A WALL IN THE HOT SUN FOR SOME SAFETY TOTALLY BLIND, THIS TINY KITTEN WAS WAITING TO DIE
The RANA team saw his photos on a local FB group and watched as no one volunteered to do anything. We couldn’t stand it a second longer, so organised a rescue.
Fast forward, this tiny kitten is no longer tiny, at 7kg is a BEAST! He is also no longer timid, he is beyond friendly, loving, cuddly and sweet.
He also no longer resides on a road side, he has a READ MORE comfy bed which he shares with “his humans”, He is loved, he is adored and he now lives in Scotland! We are so happy for you Habibi!
2024 HIGHLIGHTS!
TRIPOD KIP’S RESCUE F O U N D W I T H H I S L E G S E V E R E L Y M A N G L E D A S A T I N Y K I T T E N O N T H E S T R E E T S Kip was found in a terrible state on the streets of Tunis and needed urgent veterinary care. HIs leg was amputated and he spent months recovering. Thanks to a campaign to raise money for his treatment, Kip was able to to cover his large vet bills and found a home in the UK! He now lives in the Cotswolds and loves causing chaos with his loving family of human, dog, cat, chinchilla and rabbit siblings! He charms everyone he meets and is one special boy! !e are so happy he got his happy ever after.
ADOPTIONS
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CAT & DOG ADOPTION NUMBERS OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS
2 0 2 4 S A W U S R E H O M E A L O W E R N U M B E R O F A N I M A L S C O M P A R E D W I T H P R E V I O U S Y E A R S
However, we still made an impact! For those 10 animals rehomed in the UK, their lives have been changed forever. We are very happy for these lucky animals in their forever homes, and are happier still for the spaces they have created for more street animals to be saved.
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2024 HIGHLIGHTS!
RESCUES ON THE GROUND
CINO RESCUE
HIT BY A CAR, LEFT AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR DEAD. DAYS LATER, WHEN HE STILL HADN’T DIED, HE WAS THROWN AROUND THE BACK OF A CAFE WHERE THEY CHUCKED THEIR RUBBISH BAGS. THEY LEFT HIM THERE FOR THE GUNMEN TO KILL HIM, OR JUST TO ROT LIKE THE GARBAGE THEY DEEMED HIM TO BE
Rescued by an animal lover who begged RANA to help. We couldnt say no.
This little pup was in agony, he was terrified and he deserved so much more than life had given him in just 3 months. RANA covered his vet bills, prepared for him to travel and have been paying board ever since. This sick, abused little pup has turned into a magnificent boy and is still looking for a home.
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from rubbish
tip, to stunning
healthy boy
looking for a
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WWW.RA-NA.COM
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DONATIONS
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GIFT AID
12.2%
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SPONSORSHIP 31.6%
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GRANTS
3.1%
CAMPAIGN
ONE OFF
DONATIONS
7.1% DONATIONS
24.5%
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ADOPTION FEES
21.4%
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2024 INCOME
S P O N S O R S H I P = H I G H E S T F O R M O F I N C O M E
SPONSORSHIP REMAINS OUR LARGEST PROPORTION OF INCOME. This allows us to budget for the year and remains our most “favourable” form of donation. Allowing us to support the animals which sadly remain unadopted with boarding fees and food.
In the next few years, we want to focus on boosting our campaign donations, focusing on specific cases to bring in income and highlight the extreme cases we work with in North Africa. We plan to do this by doing more social media focused campaigns and offering muliple platforms for donations.
Grants and Gift Aid have brought in 15% of our total income for this year. We would like to focus more on this in the coming years, once a volunteer with this skill set is located.
Donations
DONATION INCOME BY COUNTRY
T H E U K R E M A I N S O U R L E A D E R F O R D O N A T I O N S / I N C O M E
We are a UK registered Charity, our rehoming efforts are based in the UK. Our website and social media are all in English, so it is not unexpected that our UK reach, and therefore the donations received, are mostly from British supporters.
However, the donations from secondary countries vary year on year, showing reliance on campaigns and their social media reach.
We remain confident that UK donations will always be the backbone of our RANA income.
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USA
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Italy
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Germany
Italy
USA 7%
1%
UK
91%
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DONATIONS
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ADMIN MARKETING
8%
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TRAVEL
19%
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VET BILLS
15%
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BOARDING FEES
57%
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2024 EXPENDITURE
H O W W E S P E N T R A N A S U P P O R T E R S D O N A T I O N S
Boarding fees occupy almost 60% of our expenses. Boarding payments have always been the largest proportion of our RANA annual expenditure.
The preparation period for animals to be allowed to travel is 4 months and many animals remain unadopted (specifically dogs) which means boarding fees every month. It is the only way to keep animals safe. We see dogs being slaughtered every month, even those with tags in their ears and collars on. These animals are not safe unless they are off the streets and we are happy to be able to support the animals we do.
Travel and vet bills make up the rest of our expenditure, this is very much inline with previous annual expenditure.
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Donations
INCOME COMPARED WITH PREVIOUS YEARS
S L I G H T I N C R E A S E O N L A S T Y E A R S D O N A T I O N S
2024 - 2025 (£34,022) annual accounts saw a slight increase in donations received from 23-24 (£33,968), but definite room for an increase back to 22-23 levels, where we had consistent social media activity (£42,801)
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2024
REVENUE &
PROFIT ANALYSIS
DEFICIT
M O R E M O N E Y W A S S P E N T O N
E X P E N S E S T H A N W E R E C E I V E D I N
D O N A T I O N S
WE WERE SADLY £2756 IN DEFICIT DURING THIS YEAR DUE TO
BOARDING COSTS AND ANIMALS NOT BEING ADOPTED AS
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WE WERE SADLY £2756 IN DEFICIT DURING THIS YEAR DUE TO BOARDING COSTS AND ANIMALS NOT BEING ADOPTED AS QUICKLY AS WE WOULD LIKE.
ANIMAL FLIGHT TICKETS ALSO INCREASED
WE ALSO HAD TO COVER SOME LARGE VET BILLS FOR CATS WHO WERE IN FOSTER IN THE UK. VET BILLS IN THE UK ARE EYE WATERINGLY EXPENSIVE AND SOON SWALLOWED UP A LOT OF OUR DONATIONS THAT WE COULDN’T RECOVER
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KEY CHALLENGES FACED DURING 2024
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FLIGHT BUDDIES - we always try to find people who are already travelling. This keeps expenses low and avoids any increase in carbon footprint - we need more offers of flight buddies!
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DRIVING BUDDIES: we love volunteers who get involved, donating their time, use of their vehicles, which all help us save lives - we just need more driving volunteers
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DOG FOSTER HOMES IN THE UK - stats from this year alone show that once the dog is in the UK, the chance of adoption increases substantially. Therefore UK based fosterers are an integral part of securing more adoptions. We are desperate for more support .
GOALS FOR 2025
L E S S O N S L E A R N E D & I M P R O V E M E N T S M A D E
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TO BOOST DONATIONS WE NEED A VOLUNTEER TO MANAGE SOCIAL MEDIA AND SUPPORT SPECIFIC FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS 2. TO INCREASE DOG ADOPTIONS, WE NEED CREDIBLE, DEDICATED DOG FOSTERERS 3. WE NEED TO BOOST ADVERTISEMENTS FOR FLIGHT BUDDIES AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE
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WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO APPLY FOR GRANTS
THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE SERVED FOR A TH FULL YEAR ENDING APRIL 6 2025
MICHAELA HUTCHINSON KARIN THOMAS AGNETHA DOBSON
THE TRUSTEES IN PREPARING THESE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING APRIL 5TH 2025 HAVE APPLIED THE FOLLOWING A ROBUST & FULL TRANSPARENT SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTING THROUGH THE FINANCIAL YEAR OBSERVED THE METHODS & PRINCIPALS OF THE CHARITIES SORP FOLLOWED GUIDANCE ISSUED BY OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
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2013 . END OF RANA TAR 2024- 2025
ANNUAL REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5th APRIL 2025
RESCUE ANIMALS NORTH AFRICA
CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1166028
Harbour View Accounting Ltd
Litlehampton West Sussex BN17 5DP
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Rescue Animals North Africa
CONTENTS
Page 3 Legal and Administrative Information. Page 4 Independent Examiner's Report. Page 5 Trustees Report. Page 6 Statement of Receipts and Payments. Page 7 Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Pages 8 to 9 Notes to the Accounts.
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Rescue Animals North Africa
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER
1166028
DATE OF REGISTRATION 14th March 2016 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 6th April 2024 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 5th April 2025 TRUSTEES AT 6th April 2024 Karin Thomas appointed 22nd February 2023 Agnetha Dobson appointed 9th February 2023 Michaela Hutchinson appointed 1st November 2013
The existing trustees appoint any new trustees following the provisions laid out in the Charity's governing instrument.
LEGAL STATUS
Unincorporated Charity
GOVERNING INSTRUMENT
TRUST DEED DATED 10/03/2016 as amended on 04 Mar 2023
OBJECTS
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.
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
PRIMARY BANKERS
61 A Bridge street Kington Herefordshire HR5 3DJ Paypal Barclays Bank 1 Churchill Place London E14 5HP
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS
Harbour View Accounting Ltd 16 Purbeck Place Littlehampton West Sussex BN17 5DP
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
Report to the trustees/members of Rescue Animals North Africa on the accounts for the year ended 5th April 2025 set out on pages 5 to 9.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities 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 Charities 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 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 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 connection with 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 requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; 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.
Dated:
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RESCUE ANIMALS NORTH AFRICA
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025
Reference and administrative details Charity name: Rescue Animals of North Africa (RANA) Charity number: 1166028 Website: www.ra-na.com
Structure, governance and management RANA is a charitable trust governed by its governing document. The board consists of 3 trustees who meet regularly to oversee operations.
Objectives To relieve the suffering of animals, in particular dogs and cats, in Libya and Tunisia in need of care and attention.
Achievements and performance During 2024-25 the charity continued its core rescue work in Tunisia and Libya, focusing on boarding, veterinary care, and facilitating adoptions to the UK.
Financial review Total receipts: £34,022 Total payments: £36,779
Reserves policy The trustees aim to hold sufficient unrestricted reserves to cover 3-6 months of core operating costs
Trustees' Responsibilities
The Charities Act 2011 require the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the trust and of the surplus of the trust for that period. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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Prepare financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the trust will continue in existence.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the trust. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Trustees on ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Signed on their behalf by Trustee …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Printed Name:
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RESCUE ANIMALS NORTH AFRICA
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022
| Notes RECEIPTS : Donations & Legacies 2a Misc Grants 2b TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS : Costs of Charitable Activities 3a Governance Costs 3b MISC TOTAL PAYMENTS NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES Balances Brought Forward Transfer Between Funds BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2024/25 2023/24 £ £ £ £ - - 34,022 32,503 2,766 1,465 - - - - - - 34,022 36,734 - - 36,779 37,480 - - 750 - 385 - - 37,914 37,480 - - (3,892) (746) - - 9,453 10,199 - - - - - - 5,561 9,453 |
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The Charity's operations are classed as continuing operations.
The notes on pages 8 to 9 form part of these financial statements.
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RESCUE ANIMALS NORTH AFRICA
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 5TH APRIL 2025
| Note ASSETS Cash Funds: PAYPAL Cash at Bank and in Hand Charity Funds: General Funds Restricted Funds 5 Assets retained for the Charity's own use LIABILITIES Independent Examiners Fee |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Fund Fund 5-Apr-25 05/04/2024 £ £ £ £ 5,561 1,591 - - 7,152 9,453 - - 7,152 9,453 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Fund Fund 5-Apr-25 5-Apr-24 £ £ £ £ - - 800 750 - - 800 750 |
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TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Charity Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which comply with the regulations set out in the Charities Act 2011. The Trustees have elected to take advantage of the provisions that apply to small charities and have prepared a Receipts and Payments Account and Statement of Assets and Liabilities which are set out on pages 6 and 7.
Approved by the Trustees on ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Signed on their behalf by Trustee …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Printed Name:
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025
1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The accounts have been prepared under the “Receipts and Payments” basis as prescribed by the Charity Commissioners and the documents meet the appropriate legal requirements.
2. RECEIPTS
| a) Donations & Legacies Donations Grants Misc inc b) Investment Income Bank Interest 3. PAYMENTS a) Costs of Charitable Activities Boarding fees Vet Bills Postage Travel Advertising Refunds Office and admin fees and charges fraud Sundry Expenses Utility Costs b) Governance Costs Independent Examiner's Fee Insurance Costs |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2024/25 2023/24 £ £ £ £ - - 33,094 32,503 - - 928 1,465 2,766 - - 34,022 36,734 - - - - - - - - - - 21,062 14,103 - - 5,615 13,244 - - - - - - 7,066 8,634 - - - 50 - - - 397 - - 2,821 546 - - 215 407 - - - 99 - - - - - - - - - - 36,779 37,480 - - 750 - - - - - - - 750 - |
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025
4. RESTRICTED FUNDS
CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR
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5. PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
No payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period other than for reimbursement of expenses incurred.
6. RISK ASSESSMENT
The trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated, combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.
7. RESERVES POLICY
The trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. The trustees aim to ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.
8. 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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ANNUAL REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5th APRIL 2025
RESCUE ANIMALS NORTH AFRICA
CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1166028
Harbour View Accounting Ltd
Litlehampton West Sussex BN17 5DP
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Rescue Animals North Africa
CONTENTS
Page 3 Legal and Administrative Information. Page 4 Independent Examiner's Report. Page 5 Trustees Report. Page 6 Statement of Receipts and Payments. Page 7 Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Pages 8 to 9 Notes to the Accounts.
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Rescue Animals North Africa
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER
1166028
DATE OF REGISTRATION 14th March 2016 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 6th April 2024 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 5th April 2025 TRUSTEES AT 6th April 2024 Karin Thomas appointed 22nd February 2023 Agnetha Dobson appointed 9th February 2023 Michaela Hutchinson appointed 1st November 2013
The existing trustees appoint any new trustees following the provisions laid out in the Charity's governing instrument.
LEGAL STATUS
Unincorporated Charity
GOVERNING INSTRUMENT
TRUST DEED DATED 10/03/2016 as amended on 04 Mar 2023
OBJECTS
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.
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
PRIMARY BANKERS
61 A Bridge street Kington Herefordshire HR5 3DJ Paypal Barclays Bank 1 Churchill Place London E14 5HP
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS
Harbour View Accounting Ltd 16 Purbeck Place Littlehampton West Sussex BN17 5DP
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
Report to the trustees/members of Rescue Animals North Africa on the accounts for the year ended 5th April 2025 set out on pages 5 to 9.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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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 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act; and
-
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 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 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 connection with 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 requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; 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.
Dated:
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RESCUE ANIMALS NORTH AFRICA
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025
Reference and administrative details Charity name: Rescue Animals of North Africa (RANA) Charity number: 1166028 Website: www.ra-na.com
Structure, governance and management RANA is a charitable trust governed by its governing document. The board consists of 3 trustees who meet regularly to oversee operations.
Objectives To relieve the suffering of animals, in particular dogs and cats, in Libya and Tunisia in need of care and attention.
Achievements and performance During 2024-25 the charity continued its core rescue work in Tunisia and Libya, focusing on boarding, veterinary care, and facilitating adoptions to the UK.
Financial review Total receipts: £34,022 Total payments: £36,779
Reserves policy The trustees aim to hold sufficient unrestricted reserves to cover 3-6 months of core operating costs
Trustees' Responsibilities
The Charities Act 2011 require the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the trust and of the surplus of the trust for that period. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to:
-
Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
-
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
-
Prepare financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the trust will continue in existence.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the trust. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Trustees on ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Signed on their behalf by Trustee …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Printed Name:
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RESCUE ANIMALS NORTH AFRICA
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022
| Notes RECEIPTS : Donations & Legacies 2a Misc Grants 2b TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS : Costs of Charitable Activities 3a Governance Costs 3b MISC TOTAL PAYMENTS NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES Balances Brought Forward Transfer Between Funds BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2024/25 2023/24 £ £ £ £ - - 34,022 32,503 2,766 1,465 - - - - - - 34,022 36,734 - - 36,779 37,480 - - 750 - 385 - - 37,914 37,480 - - (3,892) (746) - - 9,453 10,199 - - - - - - 5,561 9,453 |
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The Charity's operations are classed as continuing operations.
The notes on pages 8 to 9 form part of these financial statements.
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RESCUE ANIMALS NORTH AFRICA
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 5TH APRIL 2025
| Note ASSETS Cash Funds: PAYPAL Cash at Bank and in Hand Charity Funds: General Funds Restricted Funds 5 Assets retained for the Charity's own use LIABILITIES Independent Examiners Fee |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Fund Fund 5-Apr-25 05/04/2024 £ £ £ £ 5,561 1,591 - - 7,152 9,453 - - 7,152 9,453 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Fund Fund 5-Apr-25 5-Apr-24 £ £ £ £ - - 800 750 - - 800 750 |
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TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Charity Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which comply with the regulations set out in the Charities Act 2011. The Trustees have elected to take advantage of the provisions that apply to small charities and have prepared a Receipts and Payments Account and Statement of Assets and Liabilities which are set out on pages 6 and 7.
Approved by the Trustees on ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Signed on their behalf by Trustee …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Printed Name:
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RESCUE ANIMALS NORTH AFRICA
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025
1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The accounts have been prepared under the “Receipts and Payments” basis as prescribed by the Charity Commissioners and the documents meet the appropriate legal requirements.
2. RECEIPTS
| a) Donations & Legacies Donations Grants Misc inc b) Investment Income Bank Interest 3. PAYMENTS a) Costs of Charitable Activities Boarding fees Vet Bills Postage Travel Advertising Refunds Office and admin fees and charges fraud Sundry Expenses Utility Costs b) Governance Costs Independent Examiner's Fee Insurance Costs |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2024/25 2023/24 £ £ £ £ - - 33,094 32,503 - - 928 1,465 2,766 - - 34,022 36,734 - - - - - - - - - - 21,062 14,103 - - 5,615 13,244 - - - - - - 7,066 8,634 - - - 50 - - - 397 - - 2,821 546 - - 215 407 - - - 99 - - - - - - - - - - 36,779 37,480 - - 750 - - - - - - - 750 - |
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025
4. RESTRICTED FUNDS
CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR
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Balance Balance
05-Apr-24 Income Expenditure Transfers 06-Apr-23
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PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEAR
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5. PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
No payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period other than for reimbursement of expenses incurred.
6. RISK ASSESSMENT
The trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated, combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.
7. RESERVES POLICY
The trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. The trustees aim to ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.
8. 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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