Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 Apr 2022 Period start date To 31 Mar 2023 Period end date
Charity name: Rila’s Dream (UK)
Charity registration number:1166220
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | (1) For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals 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. (2) To promote humane behaviour towards animals 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. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The rescue, treatment, inoculation, EU registration, care, transportation of and rehoming of Bulgarian street dogs |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees declare that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the commission in exercising their powers or duties. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference NA Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
NA Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment NA Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers NA Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | 1. The Charity has successfully rescued and cared for many dozens of Bulgarian Street dogs. 2. Contributed time, expertise and financial support to dog shelters in Bulgaria. 3. Assisted in providing food, blankets, toys,etc. to dog shelters in Bulgaria. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | As listed above |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | See above |
| Para1.41 | NA |
Investment performance against objectives NA Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of theperiod |
Para 1.21 | See CC16a (Attached) |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | NA |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | NA |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | NA |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | NA |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Nil |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Small individual contributions |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | NA |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | NA |
| Other | NA |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution Document |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | On request after agreement with all existing trustees |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | As per Charity Commission Requirements |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Committee |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Voluntary Ad Hoc Cooperation with Individuals and organisations where the need arises |
| Other | NA |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Rila’s Dream (UK) |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1166220 |
| Charity’s principal address | 41 The Green, Handsacre, Rugeley, WS15 4DT |
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 (if any) |
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| Stephen Hinds | Chair | |||
| Jackie Bourne | ||||
| Anina Hinds-Lange | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name NA
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| NA | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
NA |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
NA |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
NA |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
NA
Other optional information
NA
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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Stephen Hinds |
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Chair |
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| 31 Jan 2024 | ||
| 31 Jan 2024 |
Charity Name No (if any) Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01. Apr 22 31. Mar 23
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 828 - - - - - - - 828 - - - 828 1.199 - - - - - - - - 1.199 - - - 1.199 - 371 - - - 371 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 828 - - - - - - - 828 - - - 828 1.199 - - - - - - - - 1.199 - - - 1.199 - 371 |
Total funds to the nearest £ 828 - - - - - - - 828 - - - 828 1.199 - - - - - - - - 1.199 - - - 1.199 - 371 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| 828 | 395 | |||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
828 | 395 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| **Sub total ** | 1.199 | - | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| - 371 | - | - | - 371 | 395 | ||
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| - 371 | - | - | - 371 | 395 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Signature Details Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - Agreement Error OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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