Trustee’s Annual Report for the period: 1/1/2022 to 31/12/2022 Newbridge Cat Rescue and Rehoming Centre
Registered Charity No. 1170574
Newbridge House Cleobury Mortimer Kidderminster DY14 8HB
Trustees: Marion Parsons Chairperson Michael Longmore Treasurer Lesley Hawkins Secretary Trustee selection: Managing trustee
Type of governing document: Trust deed dated 19/11/2016 Charity constituted: As a trust
Objectives and activities:
For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of cats in need of care and attention, and, in particular, to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such cats.
To promote humane behaviour towards cats by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for cats which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill-usage and to educate the public in matters pertaining to cat welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among cats.
We would achieve these objects by offering shelter or sanctuary for cats which are in need of medical attention, proving medical treatment for cats; actively seeking homes for "rescued" cats .
Summary of achievements:
The year 2022 has been, once again, a challenging year due to the after effects of Covid-19 pandemic. We have however managed to continue with rehoming and are financially surviving thanks to generous donations, with the large increases in the costs of primarily vets fees and cat food. We took in 260 cats and rehomed 173 but the average number of cats housed at the centre has increased from about 70 to over 100.All cats are neutered (except kittens) before rehoming. The special sanctuary for older cats has averaged about 25 throughout the year. This is very well received by people wishing for their older cats to be lovingly looked after. We operate a “no kill” policy unless the cats are suffering. We take in cats from various sources helping the public in many ways. Some of the cats are brought to us because their owners are elderly and have to go into a care home or die, people have to move and their new land lord does not allow pets, strays that come from the vets or the general public. It has become clear that cats were taken on, by people, during the pandemic that they could not maintain hence our increased numbers. We have made a number of improvements through the year including walkways and drainage.
Rehoming is achieved via our web page, Facebook and personal recommendation. Funding comes from donations, legacies and fund-raising events.
Financial review:
We believe our reserves are ample to continue the rescue at its present level and anticipate that donations and fund raising will be maintained.
Declaration:
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above.
Marion Parsons Chairperson
Date: 19/10/2023
NEWBRIDGE CAT RESCUE AND REHOMING CENTRE
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales Registration number 1170574
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS AND STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES for the year ended 31 DECEMBER 2022
NEWBRIDGE CAT RESCUE AND REHOMING CENTRE
Registered Number 1170574
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31 DECEMBER 2022
| RECEIPTS Gifts and donations Miscellaneous PAYMENTS Pet food and supplies Vet and medical costs Lighting, heating and water Grounds and cleaning costs Telephone Motor expenses Insurance Miscellaneous CASH FUNDS Surplus/(deficit) for the year Cash funds at last year end Cash funds at this year end |
Unrestricted funds £ 38,801 0 38,801 21,147 12,141 420 1,047 165 963 232 26 36,141 2,660 53,757 56,417 |
Restricted funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
2022 Total funds £ 38,801 0 38,801 21,147 12,141 420 1,047 165 963 232 26 36,141 2,660 53,757 56,417 |
2021 Total funds £ 46,726 2,791 |
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| 49,517 | ||||
| 15,208 5,017 1,879 1,232 165 1,495 215 17 |
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| 25,228 | ||||
| 24,289 29,468 |
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| 53,757 |
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NEWBRIDGE CAT RESCUE AND REHOMING CENTRE
Registered Number 1170574
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES as at 31 DECEMBER 2022
| CASH FUNDS Cash at bank Cash in hand |
Unrestricted funds £ 56,314 103 56,417 |
Restricted funds £ - - - |
2022 Total funds £ 56,314 103 56,417 |
2021 Total funds £ 53,159 598 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53,757 |
Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Marion Parsons Trustee
Dated: 19th October 2023
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Newbridge Cat Rescue and Rehoming Centre – Charity Number 1170574
I report on the accounts for the charity for the year ending 31 December 2022.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this period under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”) and that an independent examination is required.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention;
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements; to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act
have not been met, or
- to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
P J Longmore PJL Accounting Services
51 James Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 2TR
19th October 2023