REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1169412
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 FOR IRISH WOLFHOUND CHARITABLE TRUST
Nicholson Tax & Accounts 8 Chapel Street Belper Derbyshire DE56 1AR
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 to 8 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 9 |
IRISH WOLFHOUND CHARITABLE TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
Structure, Objectives and Activities for the Public Benefit.
The Trustees of the Irish Wolfhound Charitable Trust hereby submit their Report and Accounts for the financial year ended 30 September 2023.
The objectives of the charity are:-
- To relieve the suffering of Irish Wolfhounds in need of care and attention and to promote humane behaviour towards them. In particular,but not exclusively, by
a) Providing grants of financial assistance to Irish Wolfhound rescue facilities established to relieve the suffering of Irish Wolfhounds in need of care and attention and provide facilities for the reception, care, treatment and re-homing of such animals
b) The provision of free medical or surgical treatment, or such treatment at reduced charges to Irish Wolfhounds belonging to persons who are unable to afford the services of a veterinary surgeon.
c) Offering advice on responsible ownership and re-homing.
- To advance education of the public in matters concerning Irish Wolfhound health and welfare in general, including undertaking research into the same. The useful results of which will be published for the public benefit.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number
1169412
Principal address
Broadholme House Farm Belper Derbyshire DE56 2JG
Trustees
Miss S Lake Ms A M Irvine – resigned 30.8.23 Ms C E J Ellis Mrs A S Joyce Dr S Brownlie Mrs C A Kelly H G Broadbent Ms D Porter Ms H du Rose – appointed 26.3.23
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IRISH WOLFHOUND CHARITABLE TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Independant Examiner:
E O'Connor 8 Chapel Street Belper Derbyshire DE56 1AR
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 30[th] May 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Mrs A S Joyce - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF IRISH WOLFHOUND CHARITABLE TRUST
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Irish Wolfhound Charitable Trust
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Irish Wolfhound Charitable Trust (the Trust) for the year ended 30 September 2023.
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 2022 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2022 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.
E O'Connor 8 Chapel Street Belper Derbyshire DE56 1AR
13[th] May 2025
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IRISH WOLFHOUND CHARITABLE TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
| 30.9.23 | 30.9.23 | 30.9.22 | ||
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| Unrestricted | Total funds | Total funds | ||
| fund | ||||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | ||||
| Other trading activities | 2 | 11,552 | 11,552 | 12,238 |
| Total | 11,552 | 11,552 | 12,238 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||||
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Donations | - | - | - | |
| Support costs | 2,667 | 2,667 | 941 | |
| Total | 2,667 | 2,667 | 941 | |
| NET INCOME | 8,885 | 8,885 | 11,297 | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 54,663 | 54,663 | 43,366 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 63,548 |
63,548 |
54,663 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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IRISH WOLFHOUND CHARITABLE TRUST
BALANCE SHEET AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
| Notes CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS 5 Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
2023 £ 64,028 64,028 480 63,548 63,548 63,548 63,548 63,548 |
2022 £ 54,663 54,663 - 54,663 54,663 54,663 54,663 54,663 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 30[th] May 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
S.Lake -Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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IRISH WOLFHOUND CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, 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 2022. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
| 30.9.23 £ Bequest - Gift Aid 1,756 General 9,796 **11,552 ** |
30.9.22 £ 5,000 2,864 4,374 12,238 |
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3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 September 2023 nor for the year ended 30 September 2022.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 September 2023 nor for the year ended 30 September 2022.
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IRISH WOLFHOUND CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
4. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted | |
|---|---|
| fund | |
| £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |
| Other trading activities | 12,238 |
| Total | 12,238 |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |
| Charitable activities | |
| - | |
| Donations | 941 |
| Support costs | |
| Total | 11,297 |
| NET INCOME | 11,297 |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |
| Total funds brought forward | 43,366 |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 54,663 |
5. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| Net | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| movement in | |||
| At 30.9.22 | funds |
At 30.9.23 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 54,663 | 8,885 | 63,548 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 54,663 | 8,885 | 63,548 |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | |||
| Incoming | Resources |
Movement in | |
| resources | expended | funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 11,552 | (2,667) | 8,885 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 11,552 | (2,667) | 8,885 |
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IRISH WOLFHOUND CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
6. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30 September 2023.
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IRISH WOLFHOUND CHARITABLE TRUST
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Other trading activities Bequest Gift Aid General Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Insurance Health and vet costs Show costs Accountancy Donations Sundries Total resources expended Net income |
30.9.23 £ - 1,756 9,796 11,552 11,552 165 1,809 181 480 - 32 2,667 2,667 8,885 |
30.9.22 £ 5,000 2,864 4,373 12,238 12,238 - 837 - - - 104 941 941 11,297 |
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This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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