REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1168793
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FOR BRITISH BOER GOAT SOCIETY
BRITISH BOER GOAT SOCIETY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims
The objectives of the British Boer Goat Society (hereafter referred to as BBGS) are as follows:-
The promotion of agriculture for the public benefit by the encouragement, promotion and improvement of the British Boer Goat, and encouraging the breeding of British Boer Goats.
To support breeders and prioritise breed promotion through education, outreach and the development of best practice in management, welfare and marketing.
To support members by providing resources and opportunities to improve breeding standards in order to protect the Breed Standard and safeguard the interests of Society members.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
BBGS took part in three major events in 2024, namely the The Royal Three Counties Show, Staffordshire Agricultural Show and Hanbury and District Countryside Show. All shows drew strong public interest and high exhibitor turnout, offering excellent visibility for the breed.
A leading international judge, from South Africa, judged the National Breed Competition at Royal Three Counties Show and provided insightful and educational talks to both members and the public.
Members were offered a reduction in entrance fees to the above shows too as part of the educational programme. This benefit will be extended into the 2025 show season.
The Society has continued to expand its digital engagement, with regular updates to the BBGS website, including show results and photo galleries. Public and members only Facebook pages are active. Competition results and photos are posted in real time.
prestigious shows, attracting considerable attention.
Members were given access to a training PowerPoint presentation developed by Pacifica Stud Australia, a leading name in Boer goat breeding.
An updated, illustrated Breed Standard booklet was published and made available to all members.
Monthly newsletters continued to be issued, providing updates, resources and guidance to all BBGS members.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The reserves policy is to keep a minimum of 1 year's overheads in general funds.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The charity is a charitable incorporated organisation governed by its constitution.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1168793
Principal address
Hornets Farm Padbury Road Thornborough Buckinghamshire MK18 2EB
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BRITISH BOER GOAT SOCIETY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Trustees
J Jenkins H Pegram Dr Paul Simon Unwin Marie Smith Daniel Wright (appointed 5[th] Sept 2024)
Independent examiner Janet D Jenkins Ltd 60, Saint Teilo Street Pontarddulais Swansea SA4 8SY
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 29[th] July 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
............................................. J Jenkins - Trustee
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British Boer Goat Society Receipts and Payments Account For the year ended 31 March 2025
2025 2024 £
Receipts
| Receipts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Received Membership & prefix Other Income Owner Transfers Registrations Outstanding payments written off Registrations and transfer IBGS Other Income Payments Accountancy fees Advertising Show ticket refund Bank charges Bad debts written off Banners Books Committee meetings expenses Grassroots Equipment Gifts Grassroots – postage Grassroots Officer expenses Grassroots Officer wages Insurance Unidentified payment Paypal fees Printing and stationery Sundry expenses Postage Secretary expenses Secretary wages Secretary wages-SARS Shows Software Training videos Treasurer wages Website Costs Net receipts/(payments) |
819 4822 - 536 5194 - 45 - |
11416 11,473 |
675 5543 728 1298 5966 635 - 700 |
15545 21683 |
| 460 - 27 - - 156 - 251 799 45 56 36 584 1459 - - - 506 - 380 - 2614 - 1,079 339 840 342 1500 |
122 580 63 - 700 72 3270 - 500 - - 775 137 3055 213 54 58 508 18 208 76 3304 - 2696 - 2520 - 2755 |
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| -57 | (6138) |
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British Boer Goat Society Statement of Assets and Liabilities As at 31st March 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||||
| Fixed assets | Computers | 1,105 | 1,105 | ||
| Microphone | 186 | 186 | |||
| Printer | 210 | 210 | |||
| 1,501 | 1,501 | ||||
| Bank | Bank Deposit Account | 56,041 | 55,223 | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 16,500 | 17,533 | |||
| Paypal | 409 | 251 | |||
| Total cash funds | 72,950 | 73,007 |
Signed on behalf of the board: J Jenkins 29[th] July 2025
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BRITISH BOER GOAT SOCIETY
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of British Boer Goat Society
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of British Boer Goat Society (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation 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 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Janet D Jenkins Janet D Jenkins Ltd 60, Saint Teilo Street Pontarddulais Swansea SA4 8SY
Date: 29[th] July 2025
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