(HARIIY (OMMISSION Trustees. Annual Report for the period Penod start date Period end date Year Year From Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Forest of Dean Dog Rescue Other names charSty is known by Registered charity number lif any) 1172913 Charity's principal address Elmsleigh. Whitecroft Road Bream, Lydney GIoU￿sterShlr8 Postcodo GL15 6LY Names of the charlty trustees WI￿ manage the charlty Dates act¢d 11 not for T*hol• Tru8ts0 nam• Offl¢• Illary) Name of pernon lor body) •ntlU•d olnt truBtee if¥n Helen Szuluk Chair Secretary Jenny Cole Alison Le F8urve Emma Bennett Lynne Bennett Leigh Challis Resigned 16103123 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustoes for the charlty, If any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted If not for whole ear TAR aEth 2012 Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiation) of adviser Name Address Name of chlef executive or names of senlor stsff members (Optional Infomiallon) Section B Structure: governance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Constiiution Type of goveming document How the charity is constituted Chantabl8 Incorporated Organi&2tion Trustee selection methods Appointrnent by charity trustees Addltlonal governance Issues {Optlonal Informatlon) Small Society Lottery Registration (Gambling Ad 2015) Registration Number 151007141GALort You may Choos• to include addttional infonnation, where relevant, about.. All trustees and committee members give thelr time voluntarlly and receive no renumeration or other beneffts. policies and proc8dure8 adopted for the induth'on and training of trustees., the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; relationship wth any related parties- trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob"ectives and activities Forest of Dean Dog Rescue is a registered charity supported by like minded people, dedicated to rescuing unwanted andlor abandoned dogs in the Forest of Dean and s￿￿ounding area. These dogs are given and necessary medical Ireatrnent, vaccinated and neutered, befo￿ being rehomed to carefully ¢hecked homes. The fo¢us of our activiti'es revolves around fundraising and awareness of the plight of the many unwanted and badty treated dogs and puppies in the area. Summary of tho objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR March 2012 In planning our actNities for the year. Forest of Dean Dog Rescue kept in mirKI the Chanty Commission's guKlance on public benefit Obtain. collect and recEive money or funds by the way of contributions, bequests, donations. grants and fundraising adivits"es. Our fundrai￿n9 activities include. Dogs Shows Chocolate Bingo Psychic Nights Coffee Momings Harvest Festival Christmas Dinner and dance Raffles Grant Application Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include wlthln this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance Issued by the Charlty Commission on publlc bènèfit) These events raise the fijnds needed to facilitate the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of dogs in the Forest of Dean. We provide a dog foodbank seprfice for local families who are struggling to provide fo¢xl for their dogs. We also provide help towards outstanding veterinary fees for dogs that are subsequently signed over into our Care. Addltlonal detalls of obJKtlves and actlvftles (Opfjonal Infornlatlon) A great Contribution is made by volunteers, in fostering dogs, assisting at events. home checking potential new homes, and without this valuable contribution of time, energy and expertise. we would not have been able to achieve so much. You may choose to indude further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment. contribLrtion made by volunteers. TAR MarL* 2012 Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year 2023 has continued to be busy for FODDR. 56 dogs came Into our care in 2023. We rehomed 53 dogs, 3 went to other rescues. we now have 22 dogs in long temi foster. We have helped a few of Cases where owners needed help paying unexpected veterinary fees, thF5 is something that is becoming sadly more common 2023 saw our first Angel's Bark in the pa￿ at Speeth House, a very successful everrt attended by over 1 OW p80ple. We also held a Harvest Festival, Howlaween Dog Show. Chocolate Bingo, Psychic Night, Christmas Market, and our Chnstmas Dinner Dance. We launched our online raffles on social media which have been very popular. We continue to take on the Forest of Dean Distrid Council strays if they are unclaimed after their 7 days. TAR Mard) 2012 Section E Financial review Funds held in reseNes are made up of restncted funds (Cavalier Welfare Grant) and six months working Capt￿1. We carry forward extra reserves at year end to cover our costs until our main fundraising adivities commence in the Spring. Brief statement of the charity's poliGy on resorves Detslls of any funds matsrSally In deficlt Further financlal revlew detalls (Optlonal Infomiallon) We are funded primanly by our fundraising activities, adoption donations, grants, donations, and bequests. You may choose to include additional infomation, wh8re relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of funds (induding any fundraising),. how expenditure has supported the key objectNes of the charity. investment policy and objectives including any ethical investrnent policy adopted. The welfare and wellbeing of the dogs in our care is of paramount importance. Our vets provide the highest standard of veterinary care, and share our welfare values. Providing these dogs wrth th8 correct nutrition is equally important. expenditure in these areas is kèy in us achieving our welfare oi¥'ectives. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. sIgn￿ on behalf of tho charity's trusto05 Slgnaturel$) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chalr. etc) LI.S SI￿[￿K Dats TAR Mard) 2012 F¢rnt ￿ D•m D4 II••c4 Recel ts and ments accounts For th• flod from 01 1 2ozJ To 11121dDZJ CC16a Unr•strici•d tund• R•*tri£l•d funds Endowrnanl funds Tolal lund• LI￿Y (XICA 744 J•J4• 192eJ ATK) Sub lolallGro8J Incom• for ARJ A2 A•>•l •nd ul••, Sub tolal . 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