# **Trustee’s Annual Report for the period: 1/1/2024 to 31/12/2024 Newbridge Cat Rescue and Rehoming Centre** Registered Charity No. 1170574 Newbridge House Cleobury Mortimer Kidderminster DY14 8HB Trustees: Marion Parsons Chairperson Michael Longmore Treasurer Rebecca Kate Rendle Birch 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 2024 has been, once again a challenging year due to the low level 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 over 100. Rehoming was 168, a small increase on last year which was especially low. All cats are neutered (except kittens) before rehoming.. We took in 194 cats, the demand was high so we weren’t able to satisfy all requests. The special sanctuary for older cats has averaged about 28 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 landlord does not allow pets, strays that come from the vets or the general public. It is evident that some cat owners are finding the cost of keeping a cat has become too much for their budget due to the rising cost of cat food and the spiralling vet charges. 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. As there was a shortfall between Receipts and Payments due mainly to the increase in purchase of cat food and vet charges. We have addressed this problem by encouraging larger donations when rehoming a cat. ## Declaration: The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above. Marion Parsons Chairperson Date: 11/10/2025 NEWBRIDGE CAT RESCUE AND REHOMING CENTRE Rt8lst•i•d wlth the Ch•rlty Comm4¥on for Enl•nd •nd W• Reitstratlan wmber 1170574 YEAR 2024 RÉCEIPTS ANO PAYMENTS ACCOLINTS AND STATEMENT OF A55ETS AND LIA8ILITIES for th• y•ar ended 31 DECEMBER 2024 NEWBRIDGE CAT RESCUE AND REHOMING CENTRE R•8lstered Number 1170574 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS foi the ye•1 ended 31 DECEMBER 2014 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds Unr•strlcted funds Restrlcted funds RECEIPTS Gffts and donatlons MIKellaneous 41.6CK) 1,535 43.134 41,600 1,5J5 43.134 41,684 1.991 43.67S PAYMENTS Pet food and supplles Veterlnary and medlcal £osts LIBhtln& heatln8 and water Grounds and cleanlng costs Telephone Motor expenses Insurance 30,6 9,862 1,830 1,842 30. 9.862 1,830 1.842 27,172 7,074 3,380 2.19) 1,924 324 1.924 324 1,872 320 Mlscellaneous 17 17 46,578 46,sn 42,284 CASH FUNDS Surplu51ldeflcltl lor the year 13,4441 13.4441 1,391 Cash funds at last year end Cash funds at th1$ y•ir er 54,364 54.364 57,808 yj NEWBRIDGE CAT RESCUE ANO REHOMING CENTRE Re8lst•red Nvmljer 1170574 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES •5 •t 31 DECEMOER 1024 2024 Total lunds 2023 Total funds Unwtrk¢•d lunds R•itrlrttd lund* CASH FUNDS tssh at bank: Current actlvlty funds Development fund for future actlvltes 35.988 17,725 35.988 17.725 38.69S 19.015 Cash In hand 650 54,363 98 57,808 54.363 Approved by the trustees and sl8Md on ihelr behalf bv.. Trustee DIt￿.. 9th Ortober 202S tr2 ## **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 2024. ## **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. ## Soyer J Byrne JB Accounting & Payroll Limited Office 9 The Civic Centre Martins Way Stourport-on-Severn Worcestershire DY13 8UJ 9[th] October 2025