ST FRANCIS ANIMAL WELFARE (REGISTERED NUAIBER.. 1166590) TRUSTEES REPORT ANO UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
ST FRANCIS ANIMAL WELFARE CHARITY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Charrty name Sl FrarKi8 Animal WelfarE Registered chanty no. 1166590 Principal address Sl FratKis Animal Welfare Centre SLtnny Skle Mortimers Lane Fair Oak Easllegh S050 7EA The folbwing trustees Served during the yew lo dale.. Miss A LcJge {resigned 11 April 2025) Mrs B mriS Mr A Hoskins (resigned Jut 20241 Mr G Pragndl Mrs A Bendall Ms C Rogers Ms K Bailey (apFA)inted 5 March 20241 Independent examiners Kniqhl Gcrfyjfvead Lld 7 B()umemoulh Road Chandlerfs Ford, Eastfeigh Hanpshire S053 3DA Banker5 NaN¥esl Flc 23 BrUnsWk Pl Portswc(ql southpIon SO152AQ 81*Rock Investment Management {UKI Limited 12 ThrcrfJmorton Avenue London EC2N 2DL
ST FRANCIS ANIMAL WELFARE TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 The twsiees present their reFQrt and a(xounts for Ihe year eNled J) September 2024. The Charitablé Incorporated organis3b.on (CIO) was regisleraj wth Ihe arity Commission in Enaland and Wales on 18 April 2016. The CIO was domiant unll 1 Decemter 2016 when the xlivity and assets were transferred from ils predecessor unincorporated charity St Francis Animal Welfare Group {Ch'ty numter.. 263172}. The accounts have been prepared in aCCordce with the accounting pJlrAes set out in the notes lo t accounts and comply th the charity's consts'tulion of rules bye4awE dated 1955, as amended March 2CrfJ5 and ACUnb.ng and Reporting by Chanlies. the Statement of Recomrrtthled charities applying FRS 102. Structure, govorninc• and fflanagffit The predecessor chanty St Francis Animal Welfare Group was started in 1953 to Prove shelter and care for a variety of animals, mainly domesbc pets, lch needed re-homing This work continues through its shelter near Fair Oak, and includes some bng-lem residents unsuitable fLY re.homing, IPhxJgh foster homes are increasingly Pferred for welfare reasons, The Charity converted to a charitab Inrporated Organisabon in 2016. We continue lo seek volunteers to help in the work ol the shelter as well as new Njeas for fundraising lo IncaSe the Chantv's income as much as possible. The following trustees served during the yeai." Ms A Bendall Mr A Hoskin5 (resigned June 20241 Miss A Lodqe Iresigned11 Aoril 2025) Mrs B Morris New Iruslees are appointed when appropriate. candidates being assessed on Ihe basis of their skills experience. New Iruslees have the opFortunity of reviewing appropriate documents such as accounts and the Charity Carnmission guidance on the role of the trustee as part ol their Indon. As part of their ongoifig responsibilities the Trustees have assessed trE maF)r risks affecting the charity and are continuing lo implement and ¥W pol5 to mib'gate Ihose risks. MrG Piajndl Ms C R(yJers Ms K Bailey (apwinted 5 March 2024} ObleGtNU and activities The cttarity's objects are the lurlherdnce of anima welfare lor public tenefil in the locality, principally 50ulhern Hampshire, by the Mainten of a shelter (lma1 rescue Me) for benefit of needy animals the provision of other rescue, rehabililalion and SUFPOrt Serve5 suth animals. The trustees have paKI due regard lo gUan issued by ihe Charity Commission in d&xidiryJ %that activities the charity $Uld undertake.
ST FRANCIS ANIMAL WELFARE TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Achiev•ments and p8rformance Sl Francis Anifflal Welfare m&Je sonificant pwress over the pasi year in fuffilling ils rnissi lo Ue, rehabililale, and rehom8 animals &ross Hanpshire. tW)ite Ihe ongoing ehalenges p)sed by the coslof.living cnsis and wider global events, the charity Gonts'nued lo grow its impact and strengihen ts operational resilients. Over the year, we sucSsfUllY rescued 132 cals, 32 dogs, aThJ 55 smai animas. Fundraising income Improv compared lo Ihe wevious year. thanks io the hard work of our team aThJ supporters. We developed a meaningful collabjration with Taylor Wimpey, vthich led to a further partnership with Wren Kitchens. Through this joint effort, a brand-new kitchen was donaied and inslalw at the shelter, significantly enhancing rking condili)ns an¢J operational effKiency for staff. We also began new corp)rate relationships, in¢ludin9 a Charity of the Yew partnership Imlh Savills Estste Agents and a six4nonth fundraising 4reernenl with Radio Taxis. while conb'nuing our valued latIonShIp with Pets at Home. Our events programme was a pats.1ar hIgh1ht. We hosted four highly Suc$$11 quiz nights, raising over £10,000, and our rafflgs brought in an athyiliona £4,OCK). Several indi¥ual tundrdisers also maje important contributions, and we maintained a strong preseneE al extema mmunity events. We enhanced our digital engement by growing our Facet frAbwing aThJ launching a number of targeted online appeals, helping to raise aane$S of our th and attract nth¥ supporters. The launch of our St Francis Supporter Campaigr¢ encouraged more gUlar rrthlY donations, which mre than doubled over the year, This growth in supporter engagement contributed to improved awareness of the cbarity and a nolatrAe rise in geneml donations. To support our operal¥Ms and strategic objeclives. the mmIttee crealed and app)inbJ a fiew Deputy Manager role. This position was introduced lo assist the Shetter Man4er ith day-to-day respK)nsibililies and lo help drive the charity's rnission fornard. We also made subsianlial progress in sltengthening t)ur health and safety rxmpliance and a now Icoking lo undertake a cOmpre51¥e review of all internal P)IleS to ensure they remain effective, up lo date, and alig with besi pracb. The committee continues to kn passh)naiely io ensure the ongoing sucLess and growth of Sl Francis Animal Welfare. Flnanclal revlew and re8eNe• The charity had a deficit of £56,861 for the year. Total reserve5 al the balan sheet dale were £588,772 including fehOld property with a Èrf)ok value of £510.865. The chanly sho%w large deficits for the last Ihree years mainly due lo a subslanlial reduction in legacies received, Thi8 has resulted in a reductK)n in the chaty'5 reserves, and as a sult the trustees look the decision lo sell part of the propety was unused, to raise additional fundiry This injection of funds will tide us over for several years whi&1 we deveh)p new sources of revenue. The sale Gompleled in June 2025 raising £300,OCK) before asgxialed costs. This report has been pp¥&j in aC[rdanCe the goveming dcument and the smement of Recommended PracliGe 'Accounling and Reporting by Chwitses av1Y1n9 FRS102.'
ST FRANCIS ANIMAL WELFARE TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 TrustO08 r•spon$ibilities The Iiuslees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Rep¥J1 atxl the accounts in &cordance with applicable law and United Kj'ngdom Accounting standards (United Kingthjn Generally Ac£epted Accounting Practice). Charity law qUI$ the trustees lo prepare xcounls for exh financial year which give a true and fair view of Ihe slate of affairs of the charity and of the inc(fft and expendilure of the charity far that year. In preparing these accounts, the trustees are required lo.. - select suitable xcountirKJ policies and then apply them consistenly . obsefve the methots ar principks in the Charitw SORP. - make judgements and esbmaies that are reasonable and prLKlenl, aTrJ . prepare the ounts on Ihe going concem basis unless il is inappropriate lo presume that the charity will continue in OFeraknon. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounb'ThJ reoxds thal disclose with asonable accufacy al any time the financial position of the charity arKI enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also respsIble for safeguardirvJ the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable stsps for the prevention and detection of fraud and othef IrUlties. 08 Signed on behalf of the toard of trustees on ......... ....... Z) C Rogers Trustee Trustee
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST FRANCIS ANIMAL WELFARE I feport lo the trustees on my examinatwjn of the accounts of St FrC1S Anirnal Welfare for the year ended 30 SeplemtEr 2024 sel out on pages 6 to 13. RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT As the trustees of the tharily you are reswnsible for ts prepJabon of the xcounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011{Ihe Act'}. I reF()rt in respect of my examinalK)n of Ihe Trustee's jnts wied out under sectK)n 145 of the 2011 Act in arying out my examination I have folkJed all the •plICab DIrectnS given by the Charity Commission under se10n 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT have completed my examination. I Confi that no material mattets have Come lo my attenti in CA)nnection wth the examination giviNJ me cause10 believe that in any malerial reSt 11 accounting records were not kept in of the thanty as ro]uired by Sec1K 130 of the Act., 21 the ac£ounts do not xcord vith Ilw recA)rds,' or 3) Ihe accounts do noi comply with the applicable requirements conceming the fom conlenl of accounts sel out in the Chities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2(X18 other than any requirernenl thai the UnIS give a 'true and fair view, which 15 not a matter consmlered as P of an indep8ndenl examination. I have concems aThl have come across no other matters in cneC110n *ilh the examination lo which alleniion should be dra in th report in order lo enable a proper UnderstdIng of Ihe ae£ounts lo be Teached. 202 CJ GOODHEAD FCA Knight Goodhead Limited Chartered AGcounlants 7 Bournemouth Road Chandlels Fofd, Eastleh Hampshire S053 3DA
ST FRANCIS ANIMAL WELFARE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 2024 Total lund$ 2023 Total funds Unre5triGted Restricted funds funds Notes INCOME Oonalions Adoptions Fundraising Membership fees LegaGies Sales and other 1me Commissions r1Ved Investment income Grants 67,295 16,547 38.451 109 14,817 8.916 1,578 3,677 67,295 16,547 38,451 109 14,817 8,916 1,578 3,677 1000 38,120 9,766 14,836 51 11.444 1,343 4,557 1,000 TOTAL INCOME 152,390 152,390 81,117 EXPENDITURE Direct expenditure 47,268 47,268 43,790 Charitable xts'vib'es 164.803 164,803 146,474 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 212,071 21Z,071 190,264 Nel gain on r8valualiJn 2.820 2,820 19,278 NET EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR (56,8611 (56,861) (89,869) TOTAL FUND BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD 645,633 645,633 735,502 TOTAL FUND BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD 588,n2 588,772 645,633 All income and expenditure in the cc¥nparatsve yea was UnreStr1ed.
ST FRANCIS ANIMAL WELFARE BALANCE SHEET AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 512,603 517,779 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Investments Cash al bank and in hand 8,135 59,741 23,950 91,826 5,050 106,921 33.684 145.655 CREDITORS. arrKiunts falliThJ due within less than one year 15,65 17,801 NET CURRENT ASSETS 76,169 127,854 NET ASSETS 588.772 S45,633 FUNDS General feserves Designated ffjserves Revaluakn'on reserves 77,907 510,865 123,832 516,026 5,975 TOTAL FUNDS 10 588,772 645,633 Approved by theTnJslees on,,............ and signed on their behalf by B Moms Trustee
ST FRANCIS ANIMAL WELFARE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES lal Accounbng cnnvenlion The financial statements have been prepared ¢n 1rdce Acccrtjniing and Rep)rting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practi aw[icab to charibes preparing their acccAJnts in 1[dance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK RepublL of Irdand {FRS 102) leffecti¥e 1 January 2019} - (Charities SORP IFRS 102)). The charity meets Ihe definiton of the public benefft enlity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilites are initially recogni5ed at hisioiicaj cost or transaction value unless olherwtse stated in the reLevant &counting policy note. Ibl Fund accounting Unre5tricled funds a a¥&'lae for use al ihe discretion of the Iruslees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for specific purposes. Restricted funds are $ubJKled lo resittsons their expelture imEx)58d by the donor. Icl Inccrfne All income is Included in the Stalemenl of Financial Achvits ¥then the chty is entitled lo the income and the amount can be quantified wlh reasonab accuracy. The followng srecik polKEs are applied to particular Gatsgories of income,. Donations and leg&ies are rethved by way of donalons, legacies arvj gifts and are included in fvll in the Statement of Finanal Activities when receiv8ble. Investrnenl income is included when receivle. Income is deferred when, at the end of an UntIrj Ihey have been received bul the charity has yel to become uncondib'onally enlived to them. Idl Expenditure Expenditure is recgnISed on an accrual bas as a liability is inLJJrred. Costs are aFPOrtt'oned in line Mlh Ihe incorr£ rej from th* source durirvj the perh1. Cttariiable activities expenditure Gomprises of Ihose ws15 Irllirred by Ihe charity in Ihe delivery of ils activities and services. 11 includes both costs that can be allccaied direcuy to such and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. All costs are alkcated tets¥een the extwvjilure categories of the Statement of Financial Actiwties on a basis desigr¢ed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relakn'ng to a pafticukr actity are alkxaled direcliy.
ST FRANCIS ANIMAL WELFARE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 Icontinued) 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES {conlinued) lel Fixed assets Fixed assets are Gapitslised for ongoing use within Ihe tharity, where the indivKlual cost of the asset exceeds £100. They ar2 Staled at tristor cost (less depreciabonl with the exception of freehokd property which was revalued in 2008. Depreciation is provided on fixed assets lo spread the cost over the estimated useful lives of the relevant assets at the following rates.. Freehold PTopety Plant and machinery Fixtures and fittings Computer equipment lfj Inyestmenls Investments are stated al their mwket valuation movement in the carrying value being recognised in the Statement of financial lIVI,es. 1 % Reduung bal 1 S% Reducing balartè 15'A Reduorrfj bal 33% Straoll line Igl Pensions St$ Contributions in respect of the companls defined contribulKJn s¢henE are charged lo the sialement of Financial Activities f the year in which they are payable lo scheme. Differences betsveen conlributws payable and contributions actualty paid in the year are shown as either xcrnals ¢y kwayments al the year end. 2 LEGAL STATUS The challty is a Charitable Incorporated Organisathon (CIO) and was registered on 18 April 2016 with the Charity Commission in England and Waes. The charity previously operated {until 30 Nov8mber 20161 as an unincorporated chanly St Francis Animal Welfare Group ltharity number.. 2631721, whth was register&J on 22 Novernkr 1971, The assets of the old charity were transferred lo the new CIO on 1 t*emtsr 2016. The gistered office of the charity is St. Francis Animal welfa Cenlre. Sunny SHle, Mortimers Lane, Fair Oak, EaStlah, S050 7EA, 3 STAFF COSTS 2024 2023 Wages and salarEs induding nab'onal insurarKe Pension 116.361 2,507 118,868 96,987 2,300 99,287 The average number of staff employed durirvJ peri(MJ was 10 (2023.. 10). No ernoYee r[Ved emoluments of £60,000 or more during this or the prKN FEri)d.
ST FRANCIS ANIMAL WELFARE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 (continued) 3 STAFF COSTS (contni(Ed) No truslees received any emolLJmenls or were reimbursed for eXpKIl1Ure incurted on behaK of Ihe chanty dunng thi5 or the prior pen'od. The trustee5 present the key manageffenl perne1 of the charity. At the balance sheet date there were outstanding pension contribufrons payable of £177 {2023.' £535). Total pension contnbulions of £2,50712023: £2,300) weTe paid by the charity and e inclLMJed in the SOFA. 4 EXPENDITURE 2024 2023 Unmtricted Restricted fundi fund¥ Total funds Total lund8 DIRECT EXPENDITURE Purchases ol Feed Purchases of Velerinaryl FaThw SeNces MisGellaneous Purchases Advertising and Fundraising Expenses 1,621 34.671 1,419 9,557 47,268 1,621 34.671 1,419 9,557 47,268 4,414 37,332 986 1,058 43,790 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES EXPENDITURE Staff Costs Renl, Rates and Refuse Light and Heat Motoring Costs Premise5 ExFenses Postage, Stationery snd Admin Sundnes Tele[One5 Computer Repairs and Fees Equipment Maintenance Cleaning Cost Legal Fees Insurance Bank and Credit Card Charges Training Accountancy and Examination Fees DepreGialion (note 31 118,868 5.148 15,080 3.353 3,399 305 3,687 635 505 927 350 2,945 1,581 448 2,105 5,467 164,803 118,868 5,148 15,080 3,353 3,399 305 3,687 635 505 927 350 2,945 1,581 448 2,105 5,467 164 803 99,287 4,323 15,193 2,752 5,282 281 2,844 603 1,200 641 1,700 3464 916 565 1,920 5,523 146,474 Included within aUntanCY examinalKm atx)ve are amounts due lo the independent examiners in relation lo independent examinatKm of £1,39012023.. £1.%)O). Also i1luded is £715 {2023. £7201 for oth8r work. 10
ST FRANCIS ANIMAL WELFARE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 {continued) Frèehold Furnlture & Property Equipmont 5 TANGIBLE ASSETS Total COST At 1 October 2023 Additions Disposal AI 30 September 2024 552,706 5.610 291 1321 5,580 558,316 291 321 558,286 552,706 DEPRECIATION Al 1 Ocioter 2023 Charge On disFosal AI 30 September 2024 NET BOOK VALUE At beginning of year At end ol year 36,680 5,161 3,857 306 1321 3,842 40,537 5,467 3211 45,683 41.841 516,026 510,865 1,753 1,738 517,779 512,603 The freehold propety was professionally valued al £6CQ,I)JO in N0veMt 2CKJ8 by Primmer Olds Chartered Surveyors. Book value on transfer from the prede$Sor charity on 1 December 2016 was £552,706. The house element from Ihe freehold pTop*ty was soky post yew end for £3Crf),000. 6 DEBTORS 2024 2023 Prepayments 8nd accrued income Other laxalion and SOC security Other debtors 3,251 4,506 378 8,135 1,528 3,522 5,050 7 INVESTMENTS 2024 2023 Investmenl income funds Nakn'onal Savings 34,741 25.000 59,741 81,921 25,000 106,921 Movemenl on investments in the Par Capital funds withdrawn Movement in market valuation {adiusled Ma revaluab'on reserve) Nel movement in the year 150,0001 2,820 147,1801 {95,7771 19,278 176,4991 11
ST FRANCIS ANIMAL WELFARE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Icontinued) 8 CREDITORS. amunts fallirvJ due one year 2024 2023 Trade credito Other creditors including taxat and xo'al security Accruals and deferred income 8,857 1,525 5.275 15,657 9,173 1,952 6,676 17,801 g UNRESTRICTED FUNDS The reserve movements during Ihe year were.. Funds Revaluations Fund8 carrled In¢oma Exwdltur• and tran*f•r• foThvard forw•rd Revaluation reserye Freehold propety General funds 5,975 516,026 123,632 645.633 (5,975} 15,1611 (206,910 212,071 510,865 77,907 588,772 152,39J 152,3 8,795 2,820 2023 comparative movements Funds brought fornard Fund• ¢arrled forward Incoffl• Exp•nditure Ravaluations Revaluation resefve Freehold prorty General funds 34,518 521,238 179,746 735,502 (28,543) 5,975 516,026 123,632 5,633 15.2121 1185,052 190,264 81,117 81,11T 47,821 19,278 12
ST FRANCIS ANIMAL WELFARE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 (continued) 10 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS unrestri Designated fvndj funds RestrTrcted funds Total funds Forthe y88r ended 30 September2024 Tangible fixed assets Debtors Investments Bank and cash ClI0rS 1.738 8,135 59,741 23 950 (15,65n 77,9J7 510,865 512.603 8,135 59,741 23,950 15,657 588,772 510,865 For the year ended 30 September 2023 Tangible fixed assets Debtors Investments Bank and cash Creditors 1.753 5.050 106,921 33,684 117,801 516,026 517,779 5,050 106,921 33,684 17,8011 33 ,026 11 RELATED PARfY TFIANSACTIONS There ere no related paty trans&liS during this or the prior year. 13