Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date 01 04 2024 31 03 2025
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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
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| 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
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Appointed by existing trustees Trustee selection methods
(eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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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.
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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.
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
This year’s report continues to show the rescue teams across Morocco Summary of the main are struggling with the volume of stray injured animals being presented to achievements of the charity them. during the year A new charity, SATT – Salima Animal Trust Tangier has finally been set up. There have been some early hiccups with changes to the trustees and the new trustees are now spending time understanding their roles and learning how to run their charity effectively. As soon as they are in a position to they will be taking over the collection, and distribution of, donations for the Tangier region. We have already been working with the team and have co-ordinated a rescue of an injured puppy and later a mum with her three puppies – going on to arrange the adoption of the mum dog. This year we have continued to support European travellers wishing to volunteer across Morocco. Brexit has seen a reduction in adoptions due to the huge amount of paperwork and complicated processes to get through. We continue to support 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 wellrespected rescue teams have had a “voice” on the world stage which has really highlighted the plight of Moroccan street animals. This has led to a rise in those following and supporting these teams. We have assisted in the fundraising and collation of donations when these three organisations stepped in to take a large number of animals from a rescue shelter that, through fire, fell into disrepair and heavy debt. We have supported individual requests for assistance and have liaised directly with vets to ensure the validity of the claims. The earthquake of 2023 has continued to impact the lives of people and animals in the effected region of Marrakesh. We have continued to support the rescue efforts. The upward rise in people needing financial support continues and we continue to be contacted by individuals who are seeking medical support for injured animals they have come across. We have continued to work closely with the rescue teams in order to provide the best advice and support. Again this past year we have been able to assist in the facilitation of a significant number of rescues – In particular rescuing Dogs and Cats who have suffered cruelty and abandonment. Similar to last year we have been able to contact vets direct and fund immediate treatment, such as x-rays, whilst the animal and individual tourist are waiting at the surgery. One case was brought to us by a previous Moroccan volunteer of ARM. Our main focus continues to be that of ensuring the rescue teams have enough funds to cope. The rescue shelters remain overwhelmed by animals being dumped at their doors whilst they continue to focus on the treating, vaccination and sterilisation of street animals. We have continued to facilitate large numbers of social media fundraising campaigns, instigated by shelter supporters, and also received donations through funding platforms via EBay, Instagram and Facebook sellers. 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.
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Section D Achievements and performance
We have continued to promote the use of UK volunteers, already based in Morocco, who are working in the community and also delivering educational programmes focussed on animal welfare and Rabies identification.
Once the new Tangier charity is ready to take on more responsibility 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. .
Our aims for the next financial year remain as last year 1) to build on the fundraising campaigns, supporting new emerging teams in outreach parts of Morocco, 2) to update our social media profile and try to encourage UK volunteers to help increase our social media footprint. 3) to try and increase partnership working amongst the rescue teams/ organisations/ shelters.
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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 Not applicable in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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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
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| Charity Name | No (if any) | ||||||||
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| Animal Rescue Morocco | 1170108 | ||||||||
| Receipts andpayments accounts | CC16a | ||||||||
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For the period | 01-04-2024 Period start date |
To | 31-03-2025 Period end date |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||||||
| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
Total funds | Last year | |||||
| to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | |||||
| A1 Receipts | |||||||||
| Donation Received | 4,01,487.17 | - | - | 4,01,487 | 2,76,878 | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
AR)4,01,487 | - | - | 4,01,487 | 2,76,878 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total receipts 4,01,487 - - 4,01,487 2,76,878 ~~—====—~~ |
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| A3 Payments | |||||||||
| Donationpaid to other charities 3,84,214 - - 3,84,214 2,50,745 VET Fees 10,683 - - 10,683 24,684 AccountancyFees 2,159 - - 2,159 1,999 Bank charges - - - - 3,776 Travel & Subsistence 1,000 - - 1,000 - Paypal Fees 41 - - 41 - - - - - - Sub total 3,98,097 - - 3,98,097 2,81,204 ~~=—=====~~ |
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| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total payments 3,98,097 - - 3,98,097 2,81,204 ~~===——~~ |
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| Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
3,390 - - 3,390 4,327 - - - - - 2,553 - - 2,553 6,879 5,943 - - 5,943 2,553 ~~===>=>~~ |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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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 Bank And Paypal Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details K Adams |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 5,943 - - - - - 5,943 - 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 Karen Adams |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| K Adams | Karen Adams | 28/01/2026 | |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees | ANIMAL RESCUE MOROCCO | ||
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| On accounts for the year | 31 March 2025 | Charity no | 1170108 |
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| Set out on pages | 1 |
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2025 . Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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• the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or • the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the 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.
| Signed: | Date: | 22/01/2026 | ||
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| Name: | Lutfi Talib | |||
| Relevant professional | Association of Chartered Certified Accountants | Association of Chartered Certified Accountants | ||
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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