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2021-09-30-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From October 1 2020 Period start date To September 30 2021 Period end date

Charity name: Amicii Dog Rescue

Charity registration number: 1169157

Objectives and Activities

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SORP reference
Summary of the purposes Para 1.17 To promote humane behaviour owards
of the charity as set out dogs in Romania by providing
in its governing appropriate care, protection, treatment
document and security for dogs which are in need
of care and attention by reason of
sickness, maltreatment, porr
circumstances or ill usage. To educate
the public in matters pertaining to dog
welfare in general and the prevention
of cruelty and suffering among dogs, Ti
actively seek new homes for rescued
animals.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and We have provided a monthly grant to
1.19
activities in relation to our shelter in Romania which cares for
those purposes for the 250-300 dogs at any time. Over the
public benefit, in year this totals £93994
particular, the activities, We provide a rehoming service for
projects or services dogs requiring homes both from
identified in the Romania and from the UK. During
accounts. 2020/21 we rehomed 324 dogs
We provide long term kennel-based
sanctuary places for dogs that are
unable to be rehomed but who require
our support and care. We cared for 18
dogs on a long term basis during the
period
We provide rehabilitation and
behavioural services for dogs and their
owners. We provided rehabilitation
services for 93 dogs and their owners
during this period
We provide veterinary care for dogs in
need. During this period we have
provided veterinary care for 67 dogs in
need, some costing over £2000 per
dog.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The trustees have had regard to the
whether the trustees guidance on public benefit as issued by
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have had regard to the the Charity Commission guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

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SORP reference
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
Para 1.38
Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment
We have 25 regular volunteers that
Para 1.38 undertake a wide range of activities
Contribution made by from fundraising to dog walking. Our
volunteers rehoming team rehomed 324 dogs, in
spite of the pandemic restrictions,
which is a considerable achievement.
We highly value our volunteer team as,
without them, we could not undertake
any of our work.
Other
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Achievements and Performance

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SORP reference
During the period 2020-21 we
continued to provide rehoming,
rehabilitation and sanctuary care for
Summary of the main dogs in need. This includes dogs from
Para 1.20
achievements of the the UK and overseas.
charity, identifying the
difference the charity’s During this financial period, the UK
work has made to the entered its second lockdown (Nov
circumstances of its 2020) and Amicii Dog Rescue
beneficiaries and any continued its work, with all necessary
wider benefits to society restrictions and precautions in place.
as a whole. Our 7 day per week activities were not
materially affected by the lockdown.
We continued to walk dogs every day
at our kennels in Worcester and
continued rehoming, albeit with
considerable precautions in place for
meetings with adopters. We did not
shut our doors to the public and
continued to offer safe places to dogs
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in need both in the UK and Romania. We enjoyed high levels of public support during this time, when many other dog rescues were closed to the public.

Our fundraising events were hugely curtailed by the pandemic and this did have an impact on our income. Events we had planned for Christmas 2020 were all cancelled and replaced where possible with online events.

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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

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Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
Performance of
fundraising activities Para 1.41
against objectives set
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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Financial Review

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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 The charity spent £351,114 during the
financial position at the period of which over £93K was sent to
end of the period Romania in the form of grants. Our
income was £362580.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 We do not currently hold any money in
policy for holding reserve.
reserves stating why they
are held
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £0
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 Not applicable
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 Not applicable
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 The charity continues to operate with a
uncertainties about the very constrained financial position. We
charity continuing as a always spend the money we have
going concern donated because we always have dogs
that need our help. We review the
financial position on a weekly basis as
a group of trustees through a short
report that is sent to the trustees for
information and review. We are unable
to hold funds in reserve currently and
this is a concern for the trustees.
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Additional information (optional)

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds Para 1.47
(including any
fundraising)
Investment policy and
objectives including any Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
A description of the Para 1.46
principal risks facing the
charity
Other
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Structure, Governance and Management

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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Constitution
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 The current trustees are able to
methods including details nominate new trustees to join. The
of any constitutional nominations are considered by the
provisions e.g. election to other trustees at a trustee meeting.
post or name of any
person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
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Additional information (optional)

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction Para 1.51
and training of trustees
The charity’s
organisational structure Para 1.51
and any wider network
with which the charity
works
Relationship with any Para 1.51
related parties
Other
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Reference and Administrative details

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Charity name Amicii Dog Rescue
Other name the charity Amicii Dog Rescue and Rehabilitation UK (facebook)
uses
Registered charity 1169157
number
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Charity’s principal 68 Main Road
address Kempsey
WR5 3JY
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
1 Kelly Magee Chair
2 Zoe Neild
3 Emily Austin
4 Keith White
5 Tracey Baker
Amanda
6
Harrison
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
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20
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

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Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole
year
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for 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)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Zoe Neild Full name(s) Tracey Baker Position (eg General Trustee Chair Secretary, Chair, etc)

Date 04/07/2023

Charity registration number: 1169157

Amicii Dog Rescue

Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

Amicii Dog Rescue

Contents

Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees' Report 2 to 3
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 15

Amicii Dog Rescue

Reference and Administrative Details

Trustees K Magee (resigned 15 August 2022)
Z Neild
K White (resigned 1 September 2022)
E Austin
A Harrison (resigned 1 May 2023)
T A Baker
Principal Office 68 Main Road
Kempsey
Worcestershire
WR5 3JY
Charity Registration Number 1169157
Independent Examiner TC Group
Brightfield Business Hub
Bakewell Road
Orton Southgate
Peterborough
PE2 6XU
Accountants TC Group
Brightfield Business Hub
Bakewell Road
Orton Southgate
Peterborough
PE2 6XU

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Trustees' Report

The trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2021.

Objectives and activities

Objects and aims

The charitable purposes as set out in the governing document are:

To promote humane behaviour towards dogs in Romania by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for dogs which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill-usage;

To educate the public in matters pertaining to dog welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among dogs;

To actively seek new homes for rescued animals.

Public benefit

The main activities undertaken by the charity in furtherance of its charitable purposes include:

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Grant making policies

In furtherance of our charitable purposes, we provide ongoing financial support by way of monthly grant payments to our sister NGO (non-government organisation) in Romania, Asociatia Amicii Nostri (Turda). The NGO is registered with the authorities in Romania and publishes its annual accounts there. Monthly grant payments are a combination of restricted and unrestricted funds.

Financial review

Policy on reserves

As the charity does not have ongoing commitments to premises and staff costs, the need for reserves is only to the extent that it allows the charity to respond to charitable needs and the approach has been to appeal for donor support when those needs arise. The trustees will give further consideration to the development of a formal policy as the organisation becomes established.

Structure, governance and management

Nature of governing document

The charity was established as a charitable incorporated organisation and registered with the Charity Commission with effect from 13 September 2016. Prior to this date the organisation had been operating informally and therefore on registration any accumulated funds were transferred by way of donation to the formally registered charity.

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

The trustees are appointed in accordance with the terms of the constitution and must be agreed to by the other current trustees. The only appointment provision is that the role is a voluntary role and trustees must be prepared to commit 10 hours per week to activities that support the charity. We expect a minimum two-year commitment to the charity from all trustees.

Organisational structure

The trustees are each allocated particular roles to facilitate the day-to-day operations. Decisions are made by the trustees at regular trustee meetings.

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Trustees' Report

Employee involvement

The charity has no paid staff and all activities undertaken by the charity are fulfilled by volunteers. Our volunteers undertake a wide range of activities on our behalf including running our social media pages, rehoming dogs, and fundraising and receive reimbursement of expenses.

The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on .................... and signed on its behalf by:

.........................................

T Baker

Trustee

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.

The law applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by the trustees of the charity on .................... and signed on its behalf by:

.........................................

T Baker Trustee

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Amicii Dog Rescue

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2021 which are set out on pages 6 to 15.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

As the charity’s trustees of Amicii Dog Rescue 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 Amicii Dog Rescue'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 section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement – matter of concern identified

Since Amicii Dog Rescue's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I have not identified any serious matters of concern. There were some transactions reviewed during our sampling that required explanation via email trails over physical paperwork, though this is mostly due to the nature of the of transactions being undertaken with individuals, rather than a business.

I confirm that no other matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of Amicii Dog Rescue as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting 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 confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

...................................... Graham Darbourne FCA for and on behalf of

TC Group Brightfield Business Hub Bakewell Road Orton Southgate Peterborough PE2 6XU

Date:.............................

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
2021
Total
2020
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
2021
Total
2020
Note
£
£
£
£
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
246,258
116,155
362,413
266,122
Other tradingactivities
3
167
-
167
83
Total income
246,425
116,155
362,580
266,205
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
4
(3,183)
-
(3,183)
(1,268)
Charitable activities
5
(231,776)
(116,155)
(347,810)
(225,814)
Total expenditure
(234,959)
(116,155)
(351,114)
(227,082)
Net(expenditure)/income
11,466
-
11,466
39,123
Net movement in funds
11,466
-
11,466
39,123
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
(1,299)
5,723
4,424
(34,699)
Total funds carried forward
14
10,167
5,723
15,890
4,424

All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods.

The funds breakdown for 2020 is shown in note 14.

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Amicii Dog Rescue

(Registration number: 1169157) Balance Sheet as at 30 September 2021

2021
2020
Note £
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
9
1
1
Current assets
Debtors
10
16,772
3,294
Cash at bank and in hand
11
13,611
30,111
30,383
33,405
Creditors: Amounts falling due within oneyear
12
(7,160)
(19,649)
Net currentassets
23,223
13,756
Total assets less current liabilities
23,224
13,757
Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than oneyear
13
(7,334)
(9,333)
Net(liabilities)/assets
15,890
4,424
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Restricted funds
14
5,723
5,723
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds 10,167
(1,299)
Total funds
14
15,890
4,424

The financial statements on pages 6 to 15 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on .................... and signed on their behalf by:

......................................... T Baker Trustee

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

1 Accounting policies

General information

Amicii Dog Rescue is a charitable incorporated organisation limited by guarantee and registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales on 13 September 2016. Its principal address is 68 Main Road, Kempsey, Worcestershire, WR5 3JY.

Statement of compliance

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

Basis of preparation

Amicii Dog Rescue meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

Exemption from preparing a cash flow statement

The charity opted to early adopt Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash flow statement in these financial statements.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

The trustees assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees make this assessment in respect of a period of one year from the date of approval of the financial statements.

Income and endowments

Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Donations and legacies

Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured.

Expenditure

All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.

Raising funds

These are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, the management of investments and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds.

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

Charitable activities

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Governance costs

These include the costs attributable to the charity’s compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit, strategic management and trustee’s meetings and reimbursed expenses.

Taxation

The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

Tangible fixed assets

Individual fixed assets costing £0.00 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:

Asset class Depreciation method and rate Office equipment 33% straight line

Trade debtors

Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Trade creditors

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.

Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

Borrowings

Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the Statement of Financial Activities over the period of the relevant borrowing.

Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the charity has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.

Fund structure

Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustee’s discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.

2 Income from donations and legacies

2
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
Total
Total
General
funds
2021
2020
£
£
£
£
Donations and legacies;
General donations 74,242
44,031
118,273
93,716
Adoption and rehoming donations 149,728
-
149,728
99,458
Sponsorship donations -
49,722
49,722
39,072
Project donations 8,810
22,402
31,212
16,451
Gift aid movement 13,478
-
13,478
17,425
246,258
116,155
362,413
266,122

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

3 Income from other trading activities

3 Income from other trading activities
Unrestricted
funds Total Total
General funds 2020
£ £ £
Other income from other tradingactivities 167 167 83
167 167 83
4 Expenditure on raising funds
Cost of raising funds
3
Income from other trading activities
3
Income from other trading activities
Unrestricted
funds
Total
Total
General
£
funds
£
2020
£
167
167
83
167
167
83
Other income from other tradingactivities
4
Expenditure on raising funds
Cost of raising funds
Unrestricted Total
Total
2021
£
2020
£
3,183
1,268
3,183
1,268
Total
Total
2021
2020
£
£
93,994
69,723
78,140
53,918
109,996
68,268
32,868
24,637
610
1,250
1,111
646
2,873
1,337
20,244
1,006
697
609
1,400
2,160
1,600
1,958
4,150
60
248
83
-
159
347,930
225,814
funds
General
£
Expenditure on raisingvoluntaryincome 3,183
3,183
5
Expenditure on charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds Restricted
General funds
£ £
Asociatia Amicii Nostri (Turda) (Grants) - 93,994
Kennels (Direct costs) 72,190 5,850
Transport (Direct costs) 102,929 7,067
Vet bills (Direct costs) 23,624 9,244
Activity equipment and consumables (Direct costs) 610 -
Travel and fuel costs (Direct costs) 1,111 -
Office and administration (Support costs) 2,873 -
Other (Support costs) 20,244 -
Insurance (Support costs) 697 -
Independent examiner's fee (Governance cost) 1,400 -
Accountancy (Governance) 1,600 -
Bookkeeping fees (Governance) 4,150 -
Loan interest (Governance) 248 -
Depreciation (Governance) - -
231,775 116,155

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

6 Net incoming/outgoing resources

Net (outgoing)/incoming resources for the year include:

Net (outgoing)/incoming resources for the year include:
2021 2020
£ £
Depreciation of fixed assets - 159

7 Trustee’s remuneration and expenses

No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.

No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.

8 Taxation

No provision for taxation has been made in these accounts as the entity is a registered charity and all surplus funds are applied for charitable purposes.

9 Tangible fixed assets

9
Tangible fixed assets
Office
equipment
Total
£
£
Cost
At 1 October 2020 478
478
At 30 September 2021 478
478
Depreciation
At 1 October 2020 477
477
At 30 September 2021 477
477
Net book value
At 30 September 2021 1
1
At 30 September 2020 1
1
10
Debtors
2021
2020
£
£
Accrued income 16,772
3,294

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

11
Cash and cash equivalents
2021
2020
£
£
Cash at bank 13,611
30,111
12
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2021
2020
£
£
Bank loans 2,000
667
Trade creditors 2,520
1,890
Other creditors -
12,772
Accruals 2,640
4,320
7,160
19,649
13
Creditors: amounts falling due after one year
2021
2020
£
£
Bank loans 7,334
9,333

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

14 Funds

14
Funds
Balance at 1
Incoming
Resources
Balance at 30
October 2020
resources
expended
September 2021
£
£

£

£
Unrestricted funds
General
General funds (1,299)
246,425
(234,959)
10,167
Restricted funds
Restricted funds - Welfare fund -
60,583
(60,583)
-
Restricted funds - Sponsorship 5,723
49,722
(49,722)
5,723
Restricted funds - Shelter fund -
5,850
(93,994)
-
Total restricted funds
5,723
116,155
(116,155)
5,723
Total funds
4,424
362,580
(351,114)
15,890

Restricted funds for the charity represent amounts associated with it's support for a dog rescue shelter in Transylvania, Western Romania. The shelter cares for up to 200 dogs at any one time and is run by Asociatia Amicci Nostri (AAN), a registered NGO.

In the current year, amounts received for AAN are equal to the amounts transferred. These excess funds brought forward are carried forward. In the comparative year, amounts transferred to AAN were less than amounts received with additional amounts carried forward.

In July 2018, an amount of £3,000 was donated to the charity and lent to AAN with an agreement that it would be repaid at a time of mutual agreement, with no interest due. The loan was fully repaid during the current accounting year and is included in other costs.

The charity opted to take advantage of the COVID-19 related, government backed, Bounce Back Loan (BBL) in May 2020 and received £10,000. While this amount was to assist with any unforeseen cash flow issues that the company believed it was prudent to prepare for, the expectation is that the loan will be repaid earlier than the original terms of the loan. The £10,000 balance was not treated as income for the charity and the outstanding of £7,334 (2021: £9,333), resides in creditors at year end.

Balance at 1
Incoming
Resources
Balance at 30
October 2019
resources
expended
September 2020
£
£

£

£
Unrestricted funds
General
General funds (34,699)
190,759
(157,359)
(1,299)
Restricted
Restricted funds - Welfare fund -
33,755
(33,755)
-
Restricted funds - Sponsorship -
39,072
(33,349)
5,723
Restricted funds - Shelter fund -
2,619
(2,619)
-
Total restricted funds
-
75,446
(69,723)
5,723
Total funds
(34,699)
266,205
(227,082)
4,424

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

15
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
Total funds at
funds
30 September
General
2021
£
£
Tangible fixed assets 1
1
Current assets 30,383
13,611
Current liabilities (7,160)
(7,040)
Creditors over 1year (7,334)
(7,333)
Total net assets
15,890
(761)

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Charity registration number: 1169157

Amicii Dog Rescue

Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

Amicii Dog Rescue

Contents

Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees' Report 2 to 3
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 15

Amicii Dog Rescue

Reference and Administrative Details

Trustees K Magee (resigned 15 August 2022)
Z Neild
K White (resigned 1 September 2022)
E Austin
A Harrison (resigned 1 May 2023)
T A Baker
Principal Office 68 Main Road
Kempsey
Worcestershire
WR5 3JY
Charity Registration Number 1169157
Independent Examiner TC Group
Brightfield Business Hub
Bakewell Road
Orton Southgate
Peterborough
PE2 6XU
Accountants TC Group
Brightfield Business Hub
Bakewell Road
Orton Southgate
Peterborough
PE2 6XU

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Trustees' Report

The trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2021.

Objectives and activities

Objects and aims

The charitable purposes as set out in the governing document are:

To promote humane behaviour towards dogs in Romania by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for dogs which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill-usage;

To educate the public in matters pertaining to dog welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among dogs;

To actively seek new homes for rescued animals.

Public benefit

The main activities undertaken by the charity in furtherance of its charitable purposes include:

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Grant making policies

In furtherance of our charitable purposes, we provide ongoing financial support by way of monthly grant payments to our sister NGO (non-government organisation) in Romania, Asociatia Amicii Nostri (Turda). The NGO is registered with the authorities in Romania and publishes its annual accounts there. Monthly grant payments are a combination of restricted and unrestricted funds.

Financial review

Policy on reserves

As the charity does not have ongoing commitments to premises and staff costs, the need for reserves is only to the extent that it allows the charity to respond to charitable needs and the approach has been to appeal for donor support when those needs arise. The trustees will give further consideration to the development of a formal policy as the organisation becomes established.

Structure, governance and management

Nature of governing document

The charity was established as a charitable incorporated organisation and registered with the Charity Commission with effect from 13 September 2016. Prior to this date the organisation had been operating informally and therefore on registration any accumulated funds were transferred by way of donation to the formally registered charity.

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

The trustees are appointed in accordance with the terms of the constitution and must be agreed to by the other current trustees. The only appointment provision is that the role is a voluntary role and trustees must be prepared to commit 10 hours per week to activities that support the charity. We expect a minimum two-year commitment to the charity from all trustees.

Organisational structure

The trustees are each allocated particular roles to facilitate the day-to-day operations. Decisions are made by the trustees at regular trustee meetings.

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Trustees' Report

Employee involvement

The charity has no paid staff and all activities undertaken by the charity are fulfilled by volunteers. Our volunteers undertake a wide range of activities on our behalf including running our social media pages, rehoming dogs, and fundraising and receive reimbursement of expenses.

The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on .................... and signed on its behalf by:

.........................................

T Baker

Trustee

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.

The law applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by the trustees of the charity on .................... and signed on its behalf by:

.........................................

T Baker Trustee

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Amicii Dog Rescue

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2021 which are set out on pages 6 to 15.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

As the charity’s trustees of Amicii Dog Rescue 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 Amicii Dog Rescue'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 section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement – matter of concern identified

Since Amicii Dog Rescue's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I have not identified any serious matters of concern. There were some transactions reviewed during our sampling that required explanation via email trails over physical paperwork, though this is mostly due to the nature of the of transactions being undertaken with individuals, rather than a business.

I confirm that no other matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of Amicii Dog Rescue as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting 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 confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

...................................... Graham Darbourne FCA for and on behalf of

TC Group Brightfield Business Hub Bakewell Road Orton Southgate Peterborough PE2 6XU

Date:.............................

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
2021
Total
2020
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
2021
Total
2020
Note
£
£
£
£
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
246,258
116,155
362,413
266,122
Other tradingactivities
3
167
-
167
83
Total income
246,425
116,155
362,580
266,205
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
4
(3,183)
-
(3,183)
(1,268)
Charitable activities
5
(231,776)
(116,155)
(347,810)
(225,814)
Total expenditure
(234,959)
(116,155)
(351,114)
(227,082)
Net(expenditure)/income
11,466
-
11,466
39,123
Net movement in funds
11,466
-
11,466
39,123
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
(1,299)
5,723
4,424
(34,699)
Total funds carried forward
14
10,167
5,723
15,890
4,424

All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods.

The funds breakdown for 2020 is shown in note 14.

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Amicii Dog Rescue

(Registration number: 1169157) Balance Sheet as at 30 September 2021

2021
2020
Note £
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
9
1
1
Current assets
Debtors
10
16,772
3,294
Cash at bank and in hand
11
13,611
30,111
30,383
33,405
Creditors: Amounts falling due within oneyear
12
(7,160)
(19,649)
Net currentassets
23,223
13,756
Total assets less current liabilities
23,224
13,757
Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than oneyear
13
(7,334)
(9,333)
Net(liabilities)/assets
15,890
4,424
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Restricted funds
14
5,723
5,723
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds 10,167
(1,299)
Total funds
14
15,890
4,424

The financial statements on pages 6 to 15 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on .................... and signed on their behalf by:

......................................... T Baker Trustee

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

1 Accounting policies

General information

Amicii Dog Rescue is a charitable incorporated organisation limited by guarantee and registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales on 13 September 2016. Its principal address is 68 Main Road, Kempsey, Worcestershire, WR5 3JY.

Statement of compliance

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

Basis of preparation

Amicii Dog Rescue meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

Exemption from preparing a cash flow statement

The charity opted to early adopt Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash flow statement in these financial statements.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

The trustees assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees make this assessment in respect of a period of one year from the date of approval of the financial statements.

Income and endowments

Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Donations and legacies

Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured.

Expenditure

All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.

Raising funds

These are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, the management of investments and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds.

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

Charitable activities

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Governance costs

These include the costs attributable to the charity’s compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit, strategic management and trustee’s meetings and reimbursed expenses.

Taxation

The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

Tangible fixed assets

Individual fixed assets costing £0.00 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:

Asset class Depreciation method and rate Office equipment 33% straight line

Trade debtors

Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Trade creditors

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.

Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

Borrowings

Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the Statement of Financial Activities over the period of the relevant borrowing.

Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the charity has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.

Fund structure

Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustee’s discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.

2 Income from donations and legacies

2
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
Total
Total
General
funds
2021
2020
£
£
£
£
Donations and legacies;
General donations 74,242
44,031
118,273
93,716
Adoption and rehoming donations 149,728
-
149,728
99,458
Sponsorship donations -
49,722
49,722
39,072
Project donations 8,810
22,402
31,212
16,451
Gift aid movement 13,478
-
13,478
17,425
246,258
116,155
362,413
266,122

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

3 Income from other trading activities

3 Income from other trading activities
Unrestricted
funds Total Total
General funds 2020
£ £ £
Other income from other tradingactivities 167 167 83
167 167 83
4 Expenditure on raising funds
Cost of raising funds
3
Income from other trading activities
3
Income from other trading activities
Unrestricted
funds
Total
Total
General
£
funds
£
2020
£
167
167
83
167
167
83
Other income from other tradingactivities
4
Expenditure on raising funds
Cost of raising funds
Unrestricted Total
Total
2021
£
2020
£
3,183
1,268
3,183
1,268
Total
Total
2021
2020
£
£
93,994
69,723
78,140
53,918
109,996
68,268
32,868
24,637
610
1,250
1,111
646
2,873
1,337
20,244
1,006
697
609
1,400
2,160
1,600
1,958
4,150
60
248
83
-
159
347,930
225,814
funds
General
£
Expenditure on raisingvoluntaryincome 3,183
3,183
5
Expenditure on charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds Restricted
General funds
£ £
Asociatia Amicii Nostri (Turda) (Grants) - 93,994
Kennels (Direct costs) 72,190 5,850
Transport (Direct costs) 102,929 7,067
Vet bills (Direct costs) 23,624 9,244
Activity equipment and consumables (Direct costs) 610 -
Travel and fuel costs (Direct costs) 1,111 -
Office and administration (Support costs) 2,873 -
Other (Support costs) 20,244 -
Insurance (Support costs) 697 -
Independent examiner's fee (Governance cost) 1,400 -
Accountancy (Governance) 1,600 -
Bookkeeping fees (Governance) 4,150 -
Loan interest (Governance) 248 -
Depreciation (Governance) - -
231,775 116,155

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

6 Net incoming/outgoing resources

Net (outgoing)/incoming resources for the year include:

Net (outgoing)/incoming resources for the year include:
2021 2020
£ £
Depreciation of fixed assets - 159

7 Trustee’s remuneration and expenses

No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.

No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.

8 Taxation

No provision for taxation has been made in these accounts as the entity is a registered charity and all surplus funds are applied for charitable purposes.

9 Tangible fixed assets

9
Tangible fixed assets
Office
equipment
Total
£
£
Cost
At 1 October 2020 478
478
At 30 September 2021 478
478
Depreciation
At 1 October 2020 477
477
At 30 September 2021 477
477
Net book value
At 30 September 2021 1
1
At 30 September 2020 1
1
10
Debtors
2021
2020
£
£
Accrued income 16,772
3,294

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

11
Cash and cash equivalents
2021
2020
£
£
Cash at bank 13,611
30,111
12
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2021
2020
£
£
Bank loans 2,000
667
Trade creditors 2,520
1,890
Other creditors -
12,772
Accruals 2,640
4,320
7,160
19,649
13
Creditors: amounts falling due after one year
2021
2020
£
£
Bank loans 7,334
9,333

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

14 Funds

14
Funds
Balance at 1
Incoming
Resources
Balance at 30
October 2020
resources
expended
September 2021
£
£

£

£
Unrestricted funds
General
General funds (1,299)
246,425
(234,959)
10,167
Restricted funds
Restricted funds - Welfare fund -
60,583
(60,583)
-
Restricted funds - Sponsorship 5,723
49,722
(49,722)
5,723
Restricted funds - Shelter fund -
5,850
(93,994)
-
Total restricted funds
5,723
116,155
(116,155)
5,723
Total funds
4,424
362,580
(351,114)
15,890

Restricted funds for the charity represent amounts associated with it's support for a dog rescue shelter in Transylvania, Western Romania. The shelter cares for up to 200 dogs at any one time and is run by Asociatia Amicci Nostri (AAN), a registered NGO.

In the current year, amounts received for AAN are equal to the amounts transferred. These excess funds brought forward are carried forward. In the comparative year, amounts transferred to AAN were less than amounts received with additional amounts carried forward.

In July 2018, an amount of £3,000 was donated to the charity and lent to AAN with an agreement that it would be repaid at a time of mutual agreement, with no interest due. The loan was fully repaid during the current accounting year and is included in other costs.

The charity opted to take advantage of the COVID-19 related, government backed, Bounce Back Loan (BBL) in May 2020 and received £10,000. While this amount was to assist with any unforeseen cash flow issues that the company believed it was prudent to prepare for, the expectation is that the loan will be repaid earlier than the original terms of the loan. The £10,000 balance was not treated as income for the charity and the outstanding of £7,334 (2021: £9,333), resides in creditors at year end.

Balance at 1
Incoming
Resources
Balance at 30
October 2019
resources
expended
September 2020
£
£

£

£
Unrestricted funds
General
General funds (34,699)
190,759
(157,359)
(1,299)
Restricted
Restricted funds - Welfare fund -
33,755
(33,755)
-
Restricted funds - Sponsorship -
39,072
(33,349)
5,723
Restricted funds - Shelter fund -
2,619
(2,619)
-
Total restricted funds
-
75,446
(69,723)
5,723
Total funds
(34,699)
266,205
(227,082)
4,424

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Amicii Dog Rescue

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2021

15
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
Total funds at
funds
30 September
General
2021
£
£
Tangible fixed assets 1
1
Current assets 30,383
13,611
Current liabilities (7,160)
(7,040)
Creditors over 1year (7,334)
(7,333)
Total net assets
15,890
(761)

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