Charity registration number꞉ 1169136
HUNGARY HEARTS DOG RESCUE TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Hungary Hearts Dog Rescue Contents
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| Trustees'Report | 1—3 |
| IndependentExaminer'sReport | 4 |
| StatementofFinancialActivities | 5 |
| StatementofFinancialPosition | 6 |
| NotestotheFinancialStatements | 7—11 |
| Thefollowingpagesdonotformpartofthestatutoryaccounts꞉ | |
| DetailedStatementofFinancialActivities | 12—13 |
Hungary Hearts Dog Rescue Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Objectives and Activities
Aims and Objectives
To promote humane behaviour towards animals by rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming stray, abandoned, or mistreated dogs from Hungary and placing them in responsible, loving homes in the UK. Also, to raise awareness of responsible dog ownership and the needs of rescued dogs.
Public Benefit
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• Rescuing dogs at risk of abandonment, injury, or euthanasia in Hungary
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• Providing veterinary care꞉ vaccinations, neutering, microchipping, treatment of illness or injury
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• Rehabilitating dogs in foster care
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• Transporting dogs safely to the UK
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• Supporting adopters through home checks, advice, and post‑adoption guidance
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
Achievements and Performance
Main Achievements
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• Dogs rescued꞉ 345
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• Dogs rehomed in the UK꞉ 320
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• Dogs in foster care꞉ 14
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• Emergency medical cases treated꞉ 24
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• New foster homes added꞉ 32
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• Expanded partnerships with vets and shelters in Hungary and the UK
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• Increased fundraising and awareness through social media campaigns
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• Maintained high welfare standards for all dogs despite rising veterinary and transport costs
Financial Review
Reserves Policy
Maintain sufficient reserves to cover at least three months’ operational costs, including staff salaries, veterinary emergencies, and transport.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
The charity is an unincorporated charitable association, governed by a Trust Deed Constitution which was adopted on 12/09/2016
Trustee Selection Methods
Appointed by Founder and elected by trustees.
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Hungary Hearts Dog Rescue Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees H Zilahi Barabas ‑ Chair J Barabas ‑ Treasurer V Hemstock ‑ Secretary K Zilahi
Other Personnel
‑ Part‑Time Manager (UK) ‑ Shelter Workers (Hungary) Charity Number 1169136
Principal Address 61 Barnard Field Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 7FF
Independent Examiner
T Kingsley MAAT AffCIE CIMA(DipMA) Novus 24 Ltd 3 Marsh Court Farm Romsey Road Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6DF
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Hungary Hearts Dog Rescue Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by꞉
H Zilahi Barabas Trustee 12th January 2026
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Hungary Hearts Dog Rescue Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Hungary Hearts Dog Rescue For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Hungary Hearts Dog Rescue (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 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.
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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1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and contents 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.
T Kingsley MAAT AffCIE CIMA(DipMA) 19th January 2026 3 Marsh Court Farm Romsey Road Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6DF
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Hungary Hearts Dog Rescue Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Notes INCOMEANDENDOWMENTSFROM꞉ Donationsandlegacies 3 EXPENDITUREON꞉ Raisingfunds 5 Charitableactivities 5 NETEXPENDITURE NETMOVEMENTINFUNDS RECONCILIATIONOFFUNDS꞉ Totalfundsbroughtforward TOTALFUNDSCARRIEDFORWARD 11 |
2025 Unrestricted funds £ 244,989 |
2024 Unrestricted funds £ 287,718 |
|---|---|---|
| (90,391) (177,086) |
(105,915) (193,489) |
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| (267,477) | (299,404) | |
| (22,488) | (11,686) | |
| (22,488) 117,550 |
(11,686) 129,236 |
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| 95,062 | 117,550 |
The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these financial statements.
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Hungary Hearts Dog Rescue Statement of Financial Position As At 31 March 2025
| Notes FIXEDASSETS TangibleAssets 9 CURRENTASSETS Cashatbankandinhand Creditors꞉AmountsFallingDueWithinOneYear 10 NETCURRENTASSETS(LIABILITIES) TOTALASSETSLESSCURRENTLIABILITIES NETASSETS FUNDSOFTHECHARITY UnrestrictedFunds TOTALFUNDS 11 Onbehalfoftheboard |
2025 Unrestricted funds £ 42,677 |
2024 Total funds £ 62,203 |
|---|---|---|
| 42,677 57,486 |
62,203 60,253 |
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| 57,486 (5,101) |
60,253 (4,906) |
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| 52,385 | 55,347 | |
| 95,062 | 117,550 | |
| 95,062 | 117,550 | |
| 95,062 | 117,550 | |
| 95,062 | 117,550 | |
H Zilahi Barabas Trustee 19th January 2026
The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these financial statements.
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Hungary Hearts Dog Rescue Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
1. General Information
Hungary Hearts Dog Rescue is an unincorporated charity registered with the Charity Commission, registered charity number 1169136. The principal address is 61 Barnard Field, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7FF.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities꞉ Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities Act 2011.
The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
2.2. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases꞉
| MotorVehicles | 25%ReducingBalance |
|---|---|
| Fixtures&Fittings | 20%StraightLine |
| ComputerEquipment | 50%StraightLine |
2.3. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short‑term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.
3. Income from Donations and Legacies
| Donationsandgifts 4. NetIncome/(Expenditure) Thenetexpenditureisstatedaftercharging/(crediting)꞉ Depreciationoftangiblefixedassets‑owned |
2025 Unrestricted funds £ 244,989 |
2024 Unrestricted funds £ 287,718 |
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| 2025 £ 19,526 |
2024 £ 22,539 |
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Hungary Hearts Dog Rescue Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
5. Analysis of Expenditure
| Raisingfunds Rehoming Raisingfunds Rehoming . SupportCosts Employeecosts Premisesexpenses Generaladministration Depreciation Interestpayable |
Activities undertaken directly £ 29,078 153,371 |
Supportcosts (seenote6) £ 61,313 23,715 |
2025 Total £ 90,391 177,086 |
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| 182,449 | 85,028 | 267,477 | |
| Activities undertaken directly £ 21,650 183,269 |
Supportcosts (seenote6) £ 84,265 10,220 |
2024 Total £ 105,915 193,489 |
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| 204,919 | 94,485 | 299,404 | |
| Raising funds £ 7,389 1,064 32,710 19,526 624 |
Rehoming £ 23,715 ‑ ‑ ‑ ‑ |
2025 Total £ 31,104 1,064 32,710 19,526 624 |
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| 61,313 | 23,715 | 85,028 |
- Support Costs
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Hungary Hearts Dog Rescue Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Employeecosts Premisesexpenses Generaladministration Depreciation Interestpayable 7. StaffCosts Staffcostswereasfollows꞉ Wagesandsalaries |
Raising funds £ 31,778 627 28,229 22,539 1,092 |
Rehoming £ ‑ ‑ 10,220 ‑ ‑ |
2024 Total £ 31,778 627 38,449 22,539 1,092 |
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| 84,265 | 10,220 | 94,485 | |
| 2025 £ 29,428 |
2024 £ 27,662 |
No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000.
- Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees during the year was꞉ 2 (2024꞉ 2)
- Tangible Assets
| Cost Asat1April2024 Asat31March2025 Depreciation Asat1April2024 Providedduringtheperiod Asat31March2025 NetBookValue Asat31March2025 Asat1April2024 |
Motor Vehicles £ 58,574 |
Fixtures& Fittings £ 53,870 |
Computer Equipment £ 1,160 |
Total £ 113,604 |
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| 58,574 | 53,870 | 1,160 | 113,604 | |
| 23,764 8,703 |
26,542 10,485 |
1,095 338 |
51,401 19,526 |
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| 32,467 | 37,027 | 1,433 | 70,927 | |
| 26,107 | 16,843 | (273) | 42,677 | |
| 34,810 | 27,328 | 65 | 62,203 |
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Hungary Hearts Dog Rescue Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
- Creditors꞉ Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
| Tradecreditors Othercreditors Taxationandsocialsecurity Accrualsanddeferredincome |
2025 £ (1) 850 2,852 1,400 5,101 |
2024 £ (1) 1,250 2,257 1,400 |
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| 4,906 |
| 11. MovementinFunds Unrestrictedfunds General꞉ Generalunrestrictedfund Totalfunds Unrestrictedfunds General꞉ Generalunrestrictedfund Totalfunds |
Asat1April 2024 £ 117,550 |
Income £ 244,989 |
Expenditure £ (267,477) |
Asat31 March2025 £ 95,062 |
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| 117,550 | 244,989 | (267,477) | 95,062 | |
| Asat1April 2023 £ 129,236 |
Income £ 287,718 |
Expenditure £ (299,404) |
Asat31 March2024 £ 117,550 |
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| 129,236 | 287,718 | (299,404) | 117,550 |
12. Transactions with Trustees
The following trustees have been paid remuneration or have received other benefits from the charity or related entity꞉
| Nameoftrustee | **Legalauthority ** | Remuneration | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | |||
| £ | £ | ||
| Governing | |||
| HZilahiBarabas | document | 22,039 | 22,039 |
| provision |
During the previous year the following trustees have been paid remuneration or have received other benefits from the charity or a related entity꞉
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Hungary Hearts Dog Rescue Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Nameoftrustee | **Legalauthority ** | Remuneration | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | |||
| £ | £ | ||
| Governing | |||
| HZilahiBarabas | document | 20,462 | 20,462 |
| provision |
During the year the expenses reimbursed to the trustees or paid directly to third parties were as follows꞉
| 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| £ | £ |
13. Related Party Disclosures
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Hungary Hearts Dog Rescue Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
| INCOMEANDENDOWMENTSFROM꞉ Donationsandlegacies Donationsandgifts EXPENDITUREON꞉ Raisingfunds TransportandFuel Subcontractorcosts Trustees'salaries Bankcharges Wagesandsalaries Travelandsubsistenceexpenses Repairsandmaintenance Cleaning Vehiclerunningcosts Vehicleinsurancecosts Computersoftware,consumablesandmaintenance Insurance Printing,postageandstationery Postage Advertisingandmarketingcosts Telecommunicationsanddatacosts Accountancyfees Subscriptions Charitabledonations Entertaining Sundryexpenses Depreciation Bankinterestpayable Bankcharges CharitableActivities꞉ Rehoming BoardingCosts DogFood TransportandFuel VetCosts |
2025 Total funds £ 244,989 |
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| 244,989 | |
| 244,989 (1,865) (4,272) (22,039) (902) (7,389) ‑ (875) (189) (12,603) (1,149) (1,823) (1,657) (195) (233) (752) (3,954) (1,420) (4,065) ‑ (112) (4,747) (19,526) ‑ (624) |
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Hungary Hearts Dog Rescue Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Subcontractorcosts Travelandsubsistenceexpenses Sundryexpenses NETEXPENDITURE |
‑ (23,715) ‑ |
(13,733) ‑ (10,220) |
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| (177,086) | (193,489) | |
| (267,477) | (299,404) | |
| (22,488) | (11,686) |
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