2023-03-31-accounts - Animal Rescue Morocco

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 01 04 2022 31 03 2023

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Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1170108

Animal Rescue Morocco

ARM

Charity's principal address

111 Birdwood Road

Cambridge Postcode CB1 3TB

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Karen ADAMS
	Har Hari KAUR
	Sarah COLWELL

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Trust Deed

Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Trust How the charity is constituted

(eg. trust, association, company)

Appointed by existing trustees Trustee selection methods

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals, in particular cats and dogs, in Morocco, in need of care and attention, and, in particular, by the provisions of funds to rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals.

*We shall seek to work with, and support, organisations that promote and support kindness and to prevent or suppress cruelty to animals.

*We will seek to work with and support organisations that ensure there is provision of veterinary care and treatment.

*We will seek to work with and support organisations that seek to help rehome animals, or if not, find space to care for them.

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When exercising powers, and duties, all trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on Public Benefit. An example of this being a review of the guidance during the trustee meeting when considering funding applications and requests from organisations for general administrative assistance.

As a young charity, with trustees operating on a part-time basis, our main activities have focussed around fundraising, through social media, for a number of campaigns.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

We held our first official meeting in January 2017 where we discussed the way forward and how to address the “public benefit” considerations when faced with requests for assistance. For us this is fairly easy as while our focus is on supporting animal welfare the up side of this is the benefit to the public through:

protecting local communities from infected, diseased animals by supporting the TNVT (trap, neuter, vaccinate, tag) programs. supporting poorer members of the communities through fundraising for veterinary care.

*supporting the education programmes through sharing good practices.

*providing opportunities for individual self/career development, both in the UK and Morocco, by supporting volunteering opportunities in areas such as “hands on” experiences in Morocco and administrative duties in the UK

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

Since March 2017 we have continued to advertise for volunteers on our social media pages. We have received a few offers of assistance but nothing long term. We have assistance, with regard to adoption processes, from a Belgium national. We have assistance, with regard to Moroccan oversight, from an Italian national and a Moroccan national. We have assisted in placing UK volunteers with some of the main rescue teams we support.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

In May 2018, to abide by the new Data Protection legislation, a GDPR paragraph was added to all emails and we are no longer sending group emails only individual ones.

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

This years report, due to the continued struggles caused by the pandemic, is very similar to previous years. In March 2020 the global coronavirus pandemic hit and we began setting up an action plan for fielding all donations for SFT through us (later also those for CSP) whilst they continued with their own UK Charity applications and setting up UK bank accounts. We agreed to deal with the accounts on a temporary basis whilst the CORONAVIRUS (Covid-19) Lockdown caused logistical issues across the globe. CSP has now been successful in setting up their own UK Charity, Sara Morocco, and are now able to assist smaller rescue sanctuaries in a similar approach to ourselves.

The global pandemic hit Morocco really hard with the country being one of the last to “open up”. Whilst tourism has gradually returned, and we have been able to support European travellers wanting to volunteer for short periods during their travels, the impact of both the pandemic and Brexit has seen a reduction in adoptions due to the huge amount of paperwork and complicated processes to get through. During this time we have been supporting three main rescue teams in their joint efforts to bring Morocco up to similar levels as other countries in the fight against rabies and animal cruelty. The representatives from these well respected rescue teams have had a “voice” on the world stage which has really highlighted the plight of Moroccan street animals. This has lead to a rise in those following and supporting these teams.

We have continued to see a huge rise in contact from those wanting financial support but at the same time we have been comforted by the number of contacts from individuals who are seeking medical support for injured animals they have come across. We have had to work closely with the rescue teams in order to provide the best advice and support. Through this work we have been able to assist in the facilitation of a significant number of rescues – In particular rescuing Dogs and Donkeys who have suffered cruelty and abandonment.

Our main focus has continued to be that of ensuring the rescue teams have enough funds to cope as the country tries to recover from the Covid Pandemic. The rescue shelters have found themselves fit to bursting with dwindling financial assistance and support has had to focus on treating and vaccinating the ever increasing number of street animals. We have facilitated a large number of social media fundraising campaigns, instigated by shelter supporters, and also received donations through funding platforms via EBay and Facebook sellers. Through these difficult times organisations providing food donations have continued to be a lifeline for these communities and we have promoted this avenue of support, which in turn has seen many of the rescue teams supported in this way. We have reached out to some larger UK funding charity platforms which has allowed us to support the work of a number of Veterinary practices across Morocco, many of whom have built up significant debts due to unpaid bills for their treatment plans.

We have continued to facilitate the use of UK volunteers already based in Morocco and the educational programmes, especially those within the American and British speaking schools, has continued. With the country opened up again, and restrictions in movement of animals reduced, the volunteers have played a vital role in accompanying adopted animals on their journey’s to the UK, Europe and further afield to America.

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Section D Achievements and erformance p

We are still finding ourselves having to provide significant support to one of the main rescue teams we support as they are continuing to struggle in obtaining charity status in their own right – this is mainly due to a lack of suitable volunteers to take on the role of trustees. It is important we continue to provide as much support to this team, whilst they strive to achieve charity status, as they provide the majority of care and support across Tangier. Once independent charity status is achieved it will give us the opportunity to progress with campaign projects and our own volunteer programme in support of the increasing number of British students seeking volunteering opportunities to enhance their CV’s.

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Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

The charity currently does not have a reserves policy, however this is something that is being kept under review. At present this is not an issue as we do not provide funding support without the donations already being available.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Not applicable

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

The charity’s principal sources of funds are from donors through social media campaigns.

Expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity by continuing to support veterinary care, vaccination and neutering programmes, support to local communities and tourists as well as supporting the volunteering programmes being run by these organisations giving opportunities to foreign nationals, including from the UK. We have continued to offer volunteering opportunities within the charity and we now have two additional volunteers assisting with administrative duties and looking into fundraising opportunities. We have had further interest from a number of individuals both in the UK and in Morocco and these individuals are now being considered for trustee status with the Tangier shelter who are seeking to obtain UK charity status.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)

Signature(s) K Adams Full name(s) Karen Adams Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee etc)

Date 18/10/2023

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	Animal Rescue Morocco	Animal Rescue Morocco	Animal Rescue Morocco	1170108	CC16a
	For the period from	01-04-2022	To	31-03-2023

Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 2,93,065 - - - - - - - 2,93,065 - - - 2,93,065 2,58,848 24,680 1,799 3,275 - - - - - 2,88,602 - - - 2,88,602 4,463 - 2,416 6,879	Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £ 2,93,065 - - - - - - - 2,93,065 - - - 2,93,065 2,58,848 24,680 1,799 3,275 - - - - - 2,88,602 - - - 2,88,602 4,463	Last year to the nearest £
	2,93,065				2,71,364
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*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	2,93,065				2,71,364

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
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*Total receipts* A3 Payments
					2,71,364

Donation Paid To other charities	2,58,848				2,62,880
VET Fees	24,680				-
AccountancyFees	1,799				1,560
Bank Charges	3,275				2,684
DOG Food	-				1,048
Advertising	-				250
Rent for New Shelter	-				1,380
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**Sub total **	2,88,602				2,69,802

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
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*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
					2,69,802

	4,463	-	-	4,463	1,562
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	2,416	-	-	2,416	854
	6,879	-	-	6,879	2,416

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

30-11-2023

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at	the end of the period
Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets	Signature Details Details Details Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 6,879 - - - - - 6,879 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name `k Adams`	Endowment funds to nearest £
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			Date of approval
		`k Adams`	`01/12/2023`

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

30-11-2023

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees ANIMAL RESCUE MOROCCO On accounts for the year ended Charity no 1170108 {if any) 31 MARCH 2023 Set oul on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above chanty (Ihe Trusf) for the year ended 3110312023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with requirements of the Charities Act 2011 lllhe Acr). I report in respecl 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commissionunder Secti 145{5)Ib) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confim) that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in nnectIOn wtth the examination Signed: Date: 2211112023 Name: LUTFI TALIB Relevant professional qualification(s) or body CAA MEIBER (if any): Address- 4244 BISHOPGATE, LONDON, ENGLAND EC2N 4AH IER Oct 2018

Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight mateiial alters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of chanty accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brÉef details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018