## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From: 1[st] January 2024 Period start date To: 31[st] December 2024 Period end date** **Charity name: Murphy’s Army** ## **Charity registration number: 1167823** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|To reunite lost and stolen pets with their
owners, raise pet theft awareness and
promote pet safety, welfare and care
across the UK| |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 charity assists in the search for lost
and stolen pets through social media, local
engagement, and physical searches where
appropriate. It funds and distributes printed
materials to publicise missing pets and
utilises transport resources to help reunite
animals with their owners. These activities
directly benefit the public by supporting
responsible pet ownership, promoting
community cooperation, and reducing
distress to both animals and their owners.
We liaise with veterinary practices, dog
wardens, kennels, and other organisations
to share information and provide
coordinated support. Grants are awarded to
assist with veterinary care, neutering,
rescue, and rehoming costs, and to help
registered rescue organisations continue
providing safe environments for animals in
need. We also offer scanning assistance by
trained operators to identify and reunite
found pets swiftly, ensuring their welfare
and giving reassurance to the public.
In addition, the charity delivers advocacy
and educational initiatives to raise
awareness of responsible pet ownership,
including the importance of microchipping
and adherence to relevant legislation.
These efforts contribute to a safer and
more compassionate community for people
and animals alike.
During the year, the charity also continued
to operate the Murphy’s Army Purple
Poppy Campaign, honouring and| 1 of 8 |||remembering animals who served, and
continue to serve, alongside our Armed
Forces and emergency services. This
campaign raises funds and awareness to
further the charity’s objectives, encourages
public compassion for animals, and
strengthens community understanding of
their contribution to society. While this was
a secondary activity during the reporting
period, it has since become the charity’s
primary focus.| |---|---|---| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The trustees are aware of, and have regard
to, the guidance issued by the CC on public
benefit. They are satisfied that the charities
activities this year have complied with our
governing document and
the guidance on public benefit.| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|The charity has clear policies in place
regarding grant making. Grants are
handled by a Grant Making Committee who
forward their recommendations on
individual grant applications
to the trustees for final approval or
rejection.| |Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|N/A| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|The charity is operated entirely by
volunteers, whose commitment,
compassion, and dedication make all of
Murphy’s Army’s activities possible. The
trustees wish to record their sincere thanks
and appreciation to all volunteers for their
invaluable contribution and hard work
throughout the year.| |Other||| ## **Achievements and Performance** SORP reference 2 of 8 |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|During the year, Murphy’s Army
continued to fulfil its charitable
objectives by supporting lost and stolen
pet searches, awarding grants, and
delivering the Murphy’s Army Purple
Poppy Campaign.
Since the charity’s inception, through
the dedication of our volunteers,
hundreds of pets have been reunited
with their owners Our social media
platforms have reached more than
50,000 supporters, amplifying appeals
for missing pets and promoting
responsible pet ownership. We have
also provided nearly £50,000 in grants
to animal rescue organisations,
ensuring continued care and safe
rehoming for animals in need.
As awareness of lost and stolen pet
support has grown, many local and
specialist search groups have emerged
across the UK, often using advanced
tools such as drones and thermal
imaging. While Murphy’s Army
continued to provide advice and
guidance, our direct involvement in
active searches has naturally reduced
as these new networks have taken
shape - an outcome which reflects the
positive, lasting impact of our earlier
work.
By contrast, the Murphy’s Army Purple
Poppy Campaign has expanded
significantly, becoming the charity’s
most prominent area of activity. The
campaign raises awareness of the
service and sacrifice of animals in
military, emergency, and search and
rescue roles, while generating funds to
support organisations caring for retired
or working service animals. In 2024,
donations of £15,000 each were made
to Fireside K9 and the Railway Dogs
Benevolent Fund, with a further £1,750
provided to West Yorkshire Police to
assist with the training of Trainee Police
Dog Poppy.
The year also saw extensive outreach,
including participation in Armed Forces
Days in Wakefield and Morecambe, the
installation of memorial benches in
Bingley, Cirencester Park, Morecambe,
Glasgow and Featherstone, and the
creation of the purple poppy-covered
“Op Joey” coat for the Featherstone
War Horse-an ambitious project| |---|---|---| 3 of 8 involving hundreds of volunteers. These initiatives further promoted compassion and remembrance for service animals nationwide. The trustees believe the success of our Purple Poppy Campaign represents a natural evolution of the charity’s mission. Plans are therefore being developed to focus future objectives exclusively on this campaign, and relevant permissions will be sought from the Charity Commission in 2025. Finally, the trustees wish to pay tribute to Murphy, the Siberian Husky whose disappearance in 2013 inspired the charity’s founding. Murphy passed away in September 2024, but his legacy continues through every animal helped in his name. ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|| |---|---|---| |Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|| |Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|| |Other||| 4 of 8 ## **Financial Review** |**Financial Review**||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The trustees aim to maintain a reserve of
£3,000 to cover 12 months’ running costs,
the level being adequate for the ongoing
administrationofthe charity.| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£3,000| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|N/A| |Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|N/A| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|N/A| **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|Through fundraising events, donations, and
Murphy’s Amy Purple Poppy Campaign.| |---|---|---| |Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|N/A| |A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|The trustees believe the high cost of living
may have an impact on our fundraising
efforts although this has not been
significantly apparent during 2024**.**| |Other||| 5 of 8 ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Constitution| |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|Our process for appointing trustees is laid
down in our constitution and is by a
resolution passed at a properly convened
trustee meeting. In selecting individuals for
appointment as trustees, the existing
trustees have regard to the skills,
knowledge and experience needed for the
efficient administration of the charity.| **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|Para 1.51|All new trustees are directed to the relevant
documents provided by the Charity
Commission in relation to the role and
responsibilities of being a trustee and these
are also covered in our own constitution.
They are also supplied with the last copies
of the TAR and Accounts.
All new trustees must accept/decline the
role in writing.| |---|---|---| |The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51|The charity is managed by the trustees,
supported by a network of volunteers.| |Relationship with any
related parties|Para 1.51|N/A| |Other||| ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charity name|Murphy’s Army| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|| |Registered charitynumber|1167823| |Charity’s principal address|12 Robinson Court, Bradford BD7 2QP| 6 of 8 ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** |1
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**whole year**|**Name of person (or body)**
**entitled to appoint trustee (if**
**any)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Jane Dickerson||15/5/2018 to present|| ||Puiling Ma||15/8/2019 to present|| ||Julie McDonnell||21/1/2023 to present|| ||John Alderson||21/1/2023 topresent|| ||Karen Pritchard||4/10/2023 to present|| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name** N/A Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity |**Trustee name**|**Dates acted if not for whole year**|| |---|---|---| |N/A||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |||| ## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity 7 of 8 Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets ## **Additional information (optional)** ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** **Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** ## ~~PT~~ ## **Exemptions from disclosure** Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details ## ~~ee~~ **Other optional information** ~~So~~ ## **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)** Karen Pritchard Julie McDonnell ~~oo~~ **Position (eg Secretary,** Trustee **Chair, etc)** ~~ee~~[Trustee ] **Date** 15th October 2025 15[th] October 2025 ~~fF~~ 8 of 8 **CC16a** **Charity Name Murphys Army** **No (if any) 1167823** ## **Receipts and payments accounts** **For the period** Period start date Period end date **To from** 01/01/2024 31/12/2024 ## **Section A Receipts and payments** ||**Unrestricted**
**funds**||**Restricted**
**funds**||**Endowment**
**funds**||**Total funds**||**Last year**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||**to the nearest £**||**to the nearest £**||**to the nearest £**||**to the nearest £**||**to the nearest £**| |**A1 Receipts**|||||||||| |Donations, auctions and fundraising|**540**||**1,885**||**-**||**2,425**||**1,069**| |Paypal Giving Fund and Fee refund|**-**||**1,647**||**-**||**1,647**||**1,226**| |Poppy Sales|**-**||**33,122**||**-**||**33,122**||**20,040**| |Purple Poppy Campaign|**-**||**23,529**||**-**||**23,529**||**33,698**| |Van|**200**||||**-**||**200**||**-**| |Misc|**-**||**69**||**-**||**69**||**-**| ||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**| |**_Sub total_**_(Gross income for_
_AR)_|**740**||**60,253**||**-**||**60,993**||**56,033**| |**A2 Asset and investment sales,**
**(see table).**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**_Sub total_ -**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**_Total receipts_ 740**
**60,253**
**-**
**60,993**
**56,033**
~~——————~~|||||||||| |**A3 Payments**|||||||||| |Cost of fundraising|**516**||**1,210**||**-**||**1,726**||**171**| |Purple Poppy Campaign Costs|||**19,923**||**-**||**19,923**||**14,861**| |Cost of goods|||||**-**||**-**||**1,500**| |Grants Given|**9,250**||**-**||**-**||**9,250**||**4,473**| |Insurances|**217**||||**-**||**217**||**661**| |Accountant/General office expenses|**277**||**443**||**-**||**720**||**393**| |Equipment|**600**||||**-**||**600**||**17**| |Website|**197**||**18**||**-**||**215**||**355**| |Van|**440**||**-**||**-**||**440**||**1,874**| |Purple Poppy Recipients|||**31,750**||**-**||**31,750**||**27,000**| |Memorial Benches|||**2,250**||||**2,250**||**-**| |Misc|**-**||**9**||**-**||**9**||**-**| |**_Sub total_ **|**11,497**||**55,602**||**-**||**67,099**||**51,305**| |**A4 Asset and investment**
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**_Sub total_ -**
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**_Total payments_ 11,497**
**55,602**
**-**
**67,099**
**51,305**
~~——————~~|||||||||| |**_Net of receipts/(payments)_**
**A5 Transfers between funds**
**A6 Cash funds last year end**
**_Cash funds this year end_**|**- 10,757**
**4,651**
**-**
**- 6,105**
**4,728**
**- 3,750**
**3,750**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**17,778**
**10,516**
**-**
**28,294**
**23,598**
**3,271**
**18,917**
**- 22,189**
**28,326**
~~=== >=~~|**- 10,757**
**4,651**
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**4,728**
**- 3,750**
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**17,778**
**10,516**
**-**
**28,294**
**23,598**
**3,271**
**18,917**
**- 22,189**
**28,326**
~~=== >=~~|**- 10,757**
**4,651**
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**4,728**
**- 3,750**
**3,750**
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**17,778**
**10,516**
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**23,598**
**3,271**
**18,917**
**- 22,189**
**28,326**
~~=== >=~~|**- 10,757**
**4,651**
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**- 3,750**
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**17,778**
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**28,294**
**23,598**
**3,271**
**18,917**
**- 22,189**
**28,326**
~~=== >=~~| |---|---|---|---|---| |**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**||||| ||**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**||**Endowment**|| |**Categories**|**funds**
**funds**
**Details**||**funds**|| ||**to nearest £**
**to nearest £**||**to nearest £**|| |**3,272**
**18,704**
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**213**
**-**
**-**
**3,272**
**18,917**
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account(s))
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**asset belongs**
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~~——==~~|||| |Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees|Signature
Print Name||Date of
approval|| ||Karen Pritchard||15/10/2025|| ||Julie McDonnell||15/10/2025|| CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs R•p￿t Report to the trusteesl members of Murphys Army On accounts for the year ended 3111212024 Charity no 1167823 (if any) Set out on pages I reTr,e￿-￿.. IO IPCiJtte Ire 03we -a s￿ee l ￿port to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trust") for the year ended 3111212024. Responsibilities and As the charity tnJstees of the Trust. you a￿ responsible for the preparation basss of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {-the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date= 1010712025 Name: Pippa Forde MIAB Relevant professlonal AAT Level 3 qualification(s) or body IA8 (if any): Address: 8 Dean House Gate Allerton BD15 8HF Section 8 Dlsclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directs'ons and guidance for examiners). IER October 2018 Give here brlef details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018