# **Trustee’s Annual Report for the period: 1/1/2023 to 31/12/2023 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 2023 has been, once again a challenging year due to the fall in rehoming. This we believe is due to the economic situation where generally people’s disposable income is down. The average number of cats housed at the centre over the 12 months has been just over 100 but rehoming was down to 159 (173 in 2022). All cats are neutered (except kittens) before rehoming.. We took in 200 cats, the demand was high so we weren’t able to satisfy all requests. The special sanctuary for older cats has averaged about 27 throughout the year. This is very well received by people wishing for their older cats to be lovingly looked after. We still maintain our “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 is still evident that, that cats were taken on by people, during the pandemic could not maintain them. Which is the reason the requests to take in cats was high. We have made a number of improvements to the pens and have carried out considerable maintenance. 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: 19/10/2024 ## **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 2023** **NEWBRIDGE CAT RESCUE AND REHOMING CENTRE** **Registered Number 1170574** ## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS** ## **for the year ended 31 DECEMBER 2023** |**RECEIPTS**
Gifts and donations
Miscellaneous
**PAYMENTS**
Pet food and supplies
Veterinary 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**
**£**
41,684
1,991
43,675
27,172
7,074
3,380
2,190
180
1,872
320
96
42,284
1,391
56,417
57,808|**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|**2023**
**Total**
**funds**
**£**
**41,684**
**1,991**
**43,675**
**27,172**
**7,074**
**3,380**
**2,190**
**180**
**1,872**
**320**
**96**
**42,284**
**1,391**
**56,417**
**57,808**|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| Page 1 **NEWBRIDGE CAT RESCUE AND REHOMING CENTRE** **Registered Number 1170574** ## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES** **as at 31 DECEMBER 2022** |**CASH FUNDS**
Cash at bank:
Current activity funds
Development fund for future activites
Cash in hand|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**£**
38,695
19,015
98
57,808|**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
-
-
-
-|**2023**
**Total**
**funds**
**£**
**38,695**
**19,015**
**98**
**57,808**|2022
Total
funds
£
37,730
18,584
103| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||56,417| Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by: ## **Marion Parsons** Trustee Dated: 24th October 2024 Page 2 ## **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 2023. ## **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: - examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act; - to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act; and - 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; 1. 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 - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met, or 2. 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 24th October 2024