Stronger Together Animal Rescue CharSty No: 1168941 Legal and Adminlstratlve Informatlon Principal venue for activities Brooklands Cottage Nuneaton Road Mancetter Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 IRF Reglstered Address 31 Albany Close Bushey Herts WD23 4SG Bank Metro Bank One Southampton Row London WCIB SHA Independent Examlner Waqar Ahmed FCCA ACA Proacc Consultin8 Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street London EC2A 4NE Page I
Stronger Together Animal Res¢ue Trustees, Annual Report for the year 2024-25 The Trustees are pleased to present their Trustees annual report together with the financlal statements for the year ending 31 March 2025. Trustees Pandelitsa Demetriou Alison Patriarca Vasilisa Russo Chair Treasurer IAppointed 11 May 20251 Secretary (Appointed 11 May 20251 Sara Willis Denise Karen Arp Elizabeth Whiter (Resigned 31 December 20231 (Resigned 11 May 20251 IResi8ned 11 May 20251 Structurei governance and management Governlng Document Stronger Together Animal Rescue ISTARI is established by Constitution and is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales under charity number 1168941. This report covers the third full year as STAR. Appolntment of Trustee5 We work to our governin8 document, and the requlrements of the Charity Commlsslon. We currently recruit Trustees throu8h the volLtnteer pool and rescue networks that we are involved in. Trustees meet on a regular basis and have recommended Trustees for consideration during these meetings. Minutes as a record of this are available. We do not employ staff but have a very actlve volunteer pool. People are selected to dlfferent types of groups e.g. rehomlngl fundraisln81 microchSps, based on want and ability of volunteers concerned. Objectives, activities, achievements and performance Summary of the objects of the charlty set out In Its governln8 document The charity was set up for the benefit of the public to relieve the sufferin8 of do85 and cats that are abandoned, stray or otherwise in need of care and attentlon in Cyprus. Working Arrangements are created and slgned with those pounds and shelters we work with to ensure that our strict adoption processes are followed. The Trustees keep up-to-date with regulations on animal transport to the UK and correspond with APHA and other key stakeholders: and continue to develop knowledge and practical experience in the rehoming process of dogs and cats. We continue to underpin everything we do wlth our vision of 'the humane and compassionate treatment of all dogs and cats by all human beings,. Our mission 'to save lives and relieve the suffering of dogs and cats in need of care and attention by the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of abandoned, stray and unwanted dogs and cats in Cyprus, guides our objects: Provlding or assisting in the provision of the rehoming of such dogs and cats; Assisting in the reception, treatment and care of such dogs and cats and working with dog pounds and shelters in Cyprus with the aim of avoiding dogs and cats being put to sleep. Page 2
Summary of the maln actlvltles undertaken for the publlc beneflt in relatlon to these objects Stronger Together Animal Rescue charity activities include rehoming dogs and cats to the UK and within Cyprus, being involved in the coordination of the animal's transportation and veterinary preparation for the travel to the UK and then directly coordinating the transport of the dogs and cats to UK fosterers and adopters once they arrive in the UK. Activities also include fundraising to support our work and to provide funds for emergency veterinary care and kennels in the UK. The fundraising activities include online auctions, raffles and merchandise and promoting fundraising needs on social media that is then routed through the Total Giving fundraising platform. As part of the rehoming activities a considerable amount of the charity time has Included: Developing our fundraising team and fundraising activities,. Ensuring that all dogs and cats meet the UK Health Certificate and EU passport requirements before they travel to the UK,. Ensuring that all dogs and cats that enter the UK do so under all relevant EU and UK regulations and that we follow all guidance with regards to this,. Building and managing a UK foster home rescue back up team to support any animal arriving in the UK,. Registering all animals dSrectly with PetTrac as a recognised rescue to optimi5e safety and management of all the animals that arrive; Supporting our adopters and foster network with advice, guidance and rescue back up,, Providing a free 5 weeks Pet insurance with our Partner Agria Pet insurance to all our adopted dogs and cats; Due to the above we have benefltted the publlc by ensurlng that we follow stringent safety procedures with regards to the movement and rehoming of our animals as per UK and EU legislation. Adopting and fosterin8 dogs and cats have been proven to help people's mental well.being and reduces or removes the loneliness many people may face. This has become even more relevant post pandemic and In a world of continued challenge. Thou8h our profile on social medla we have also benefitted people that may flnd themselves Isolated and are now engaged with our groups. Adopters are welcome to join the closed STAR adopters Facebook site which 15 a communication channel across the foster and adopter community, sharing good practlce and updates on STAR dogs and cats. This group has 1400 members. Wlthin this year we have also continued to fund kennels that are for emergency fostering where an adoption has not been successful or where dogs need some rehabilitating prior to being rehomed. During the year we have build 3 very lar8e kennels in Cyprus, these are used for dogs requiring rehabilitation after surgery, whelping female dogs and pupples. These kennels have been build to a very high standard with specialist tlles, access and size. As part of our mission to asslst lone Rescuer5 and municipality Volunteer based shelters, we supported and Fundraised the required amount required to completely fence a small shelter knowm as Athienoud Pound. This has provided a safe environment for all the Rescue dogs to enjoy daily activity. excercise and escapism from the cage5. This has hugely enriched their daily lives. This iniciative was in partnership with the Healing Animal Organisation in the UK Between April 2024 amd March 2025, we Rescued, provided shelter, food and medical Care to 238 dogs directly under STAR. During the same period we rehomed 196 STAR dog5 and 136 dogs from other Cyprus Rescue Shelters, a total of 352 dogs. We also rehomed 5 Rescue Cats to the UK The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. We have taken on board our legal financial responsibility alon8 Wlth our responsibility with re8ards to rehoming. transporting and finding suitable adopters for the dogs and cats that we bring to the UK. Page 3
Appreclatlon We appreciate the continued support from our volunteers, sponsors and donors and look forward to continuing these relationships. Financial review The Trustees have adopted a reserve5 policy, which they consider appropriate to ensure the continLred abllity of the charity to meet its objectives. The Trustees aim to ensure reserves equal to 3 6 months of operating expenditure are available. which we work to maintain. Operational and Staff Report Volunteers Many of our UK volunteers are involved in promotion and fundraising activities to enable the charity to meet its aims and objectives as outlined above. We also have a volunteer administration team who support the adoption process including ensurirsg adoption contracts are received prior to the dog or cat bein8 placed into the home. Volunteers and STAR Guardians maintain contact with all dogs and cats adopted through social media channels or directly from the charity's operational system, Shelter Manager, 8ehaviorial concerns or issues identified are logged on this system, along with action taken. STAR have access to experienced trainers and behaviorists who support adopters as needed. STAR also have access to kennels when a dog requires emergency foster. Remedlal kennels are available for STAR dogs either prSor to adoption or when emergency foster is required, allowing the dog to be assessed before any further adoption or foster placement. Actlvltles Through the continued support of the people that follow us and/or donate to the charity we have been able to continue our support of 'Freedom fliBhts' to the UK. Flights have been on a monthly basis accommodating up to 150 do85 and cats as a collective effort with other rescue charities of Cyprus. We continue to implement the revised 8ehaviorial Assessment Form IBAFI to ensure it provides the best information on a dog prior to commencing promotion, these forms are saved in the dog's record on Shelter Manager and used to assess sultability a8ainst applicatlons. Dogs cannot be promoted without a BAF being in place. Rlsks During the year we have implemented the Behavlorial Assessment Form IBAFI to ensure It provides the best information on a dog prior to commencing promotion. these forms are saved in the dog's record on Shelter Manager and used to assess suitability against applications. Dogs cannot be promoted without a 8AF being in place. The impact of global unrest and uncertainty on costs, including fuel is impactlng adoption costs. De5Plte this, we continue to achieve successful adoptions. Due to the current financial situation in the UK and to protect the sustainability of the charity, Trustees have continued with a quota for each guardian to ensure that STAR is not over-exposed and unable to provide rescue backup to the dogs and cats adopted in the UK. This will continue to be monitored against financial exposure and surrender rates. Where STAR work with larger pounds and shelters a Partnership Agreement will be agreed to ensure clarity and transparencv between STAR and the pound or shelter. Trustees continue to monitor DEFRA and APHA guidance and regulations on the importation of dogs and cats and respond responsibly. Page 4
Networks The charity works with a wider network of rescues and rescuers in the UK and in Cyprus. Work has increased in this area to best share resource and expertise and ultimately to improve standards. Related parties We work closely with rescues and rescuers in Cyprus. Our role is to support them in their aim of rescuing abandoned dogs and cats and in removing dogs from pounds in the local areas of Cypru5 that have a put to sleep IPTSI policy. We work with them to rehome the animals in the UK and to fundraise on their behalf in the UK for them to resource the kennels they have in terms of feed. vet costs for injured or sick animals and vet preparation costs to fly to the UK as per legal requirements. We also identify suitable adopters in the UK that will rehome the animals once they arrive. There were no post balance sheet event5 to report for the period. The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees, report above. Signed on beh e charity's Trustees Pande Chalr Date: itsa Demetrlou Page S
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Stronger Together Animal Restue I report on the accounts of the Stronger Together Animal Rescue (CIO No.. 11689411 for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 7 to 12. Responslbllltles and basls of report As the trustees of the CIO you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144121 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed. I report In respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under sectlon 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examlnerfs statement Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a registered member of Association of Chartered Certlfied Accountants which is one of the listed bodies. I conflrm that no other matter5 have come to my attention that 8iving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept In accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act,, or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records,. or the accounts did 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 account5 give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examinatlon. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connectlon with the examSnation to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Waqar Ahmed ACA FCCA Proacc Consulting Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street London EC2A 4NE Date.. Page 6
StrongerTogether Animal Rescue Annual Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Statement of financial attivities Unrestrlcted Restrlcted funds income funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Incoming resources Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary Income 96,431 96,431 68,401 Incoming resources from charitable activities Dog rescue and adoptions Total incomlng resources 246,504 246,504 213,017 342.935 342.935 281,418 Resources expended Costs of Generating Funds Costs of generating voluntary income Charitable actlvities 1,230 1,230 777 Dog rescue and adoption5 Governance costs 326,999 326,999 267,940 2,493 2,493 2,827 Total resources expended Net incomln8llout8oln8) resources before transfers 330,722 330,722 271,544 12,213 12,213 9,874 Gross transfers between funds Net Incomlngllout8oingl resources before other recognlsed galnsl(lossesl Other reco8nised 8ains/llossesl Net movement In funds 12,213 12,213 9,874 12,213 12,213 9,874 Total funds brought forward Total funds Carried forward 46,509 46,509 36,635 58,722 58,722 46,509 The notes on page 9 to 12 form part of these accounts. Page 7
Stronger Together Animal Rescue Annual Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Balance sheet Unrestrlcted Restrlcted funds Income funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Current assets Debtors 5,049 5,049 2,152 Cash at bank and in hand 60,040 60,040 46,392 65,089 65.089 48,544 Current Ilabllltles Creditors.. amounts falling due within one 6 vear 6,367 6,367 2.035 Net current assets/(liobilltiesJ 58,722 58,722 46,509 Totol assets less current lioblllties 58,722 58,722 46,509 Creditors.. amounts fallin8 due after one vear Net assets 58,722 58,722 46,509 Funds of the Charlty Unrestricted funds 58,722 58,722 46,509 Restricted Income funds Total funds 58,722 58,722 46,509 The notes on page 9 to 12 form part of these accounts. 518ned on beh of the trustees elitsa Demetriou Chair Date: Page 8
Notes to the accounts l Basis of preparation 1.1 Basis of accountln8 These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with: the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014. the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. and with the Charities Act 2011. Stronger Together Animal Rescue meets the deflnStion of a public beneflt entlty under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transactlon value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes. The board of trustees has a reasonable expectatlon that there are adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The accounts have been prepared under the going concern basis. 1.2 Change In basls of accountlng There has been no change to the accounting policies since last year, 1.3 Changes to prevlous accounts No changes have been made to accounts for previous years except reclassification of income based on additional Information. 2 Accountlng pollcles 2.1 Recognltlon of In¢omlng resources These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities ISOFAI when: the charSty becomes entitled to the resources,. the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources,. and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability, 2.2 Incomlng resources wlth related expendlture Where incomin8 resources have related expenditure las with fundraising or contract incomel the incoming resources and related expendlture are reported 8ross in the SOFA. 2.3 Grants and donations Grants and donation5 are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources. 2.4 Tax reclalms on donations and gifts Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA at the same time as the gift to which they relate. 2.5 Contrattual Income and performance related grants This is only included in the SOFA once the related goods or services have been delivered. Page 9
Notes to the accounts (cont} 2.6 Donated services and facilities These are only included in incoming resources Iwith an equivalent amount in resources expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received. 2.7 Volunteer help The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees, annual 2.8 Llablllty recognitlon Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources. 2.9 Governance costs Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of trustee meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters. 2.10 Grants w5th performance condStlons Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output. 2.11 Grants payable wlthout performance condltlons These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no conditions to be met relating to the grant whlch remain In the control of the charity. 2.12 Tan8Sble flxed a55et5 for use by charlty These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £IOOO. They are valued at cost. Page 10
Notes to the accounts Icontl Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2025 Total 2025 Total 2024 3 Analysls of Incomlng resources Voluntary income Donations including gift aid 96,431 96,431 96,431 96,431 68,401 68,401 Incoming resources from charitable activities 246,504 246,504 246,504 246,504 213,017 213,017 4 Analysls of resources expended Costs of 8eneratin8 voluntary Income 1,230 1,230 1,230 1,230 777 777 Charitable activities Adoptions and Transport Food and Kennels Microchip Vet Other 253,969 40.401 607 25,221 6,801 326,999 253,969 40,401 607 25,221 6,801 326,999 200,779 28,959 661 30,807 6,734 267,940 Governance costs 2,493 2,493 2,493 2,493 2,827 2,827 5 Fees for examlnatlon of the accounts Independent examiner's reporting on the accounts 2,400 2,400 2,400 Page 11
Notes to the account5 Icontl 6 Creditors and accruals Amounts falling due wlthln Thisyear Last year Accruals Deferred Income 6.367 2,035 6,367 2,03S 7 Transactlons wlth trustees and related partSes All trustees are volunteers and do not recelve any remuneration for thelr services. Trustees were reimbursed £NIL12024.' Nil) in terms of expenses during the year. Page 12