| Trustees' Annual Report for the period | |||||||||
| From | Period start date | TO | Period end date | ||||||
| 01 | 01 | 2024 | 31 | 12 | 2024 |
| Section A Reference and administration details |
Section A Reference and administration details |
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| Charity’s name | Help Street Cats and Dogs |
| Other names the charity is known by | |
| Registered charity number (if any) | 1176632 |
| Charity’s principle address | 2 Lady St John Square, Goldings North Road Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 2WS |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustee Name |
Office (if any) |
Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of the person (body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Isabel Dowsett | Founder and Trustee | ||
| Nermin Sigirtmac | Trustee | 8th January 2024 | |
| Stacey Mclaughlin | Trustee | ||
| Dora Currie | Trustee | 8th January 2024 |
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Names Date if not acted for whole year
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of advisor Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
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Section B
Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
| Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by) |
Constitution |
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| CIO | |
| Appointed by management/trustees |
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
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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 |
Section C Objectives and activities |
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| Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document |
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| To promote humane behaviour towards cats and dogs in Turkey by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment, shelter and security for animals which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, abandonment, maltreatment and poor circumstances. Actively seeking new permanent homes for rescued animals. Promoting spaying and neutering to prevent future unwanted street animals being born. |
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We are dedicated to reducing the street cat and dog population through our spay and neuter programmes to prevent unwanted cats and dogs of tomorrow. We aim to transform the quality of life for street cats and dogs by helping neglected, abandoned and abused street cats and dogs via partnerships with on the ground volunteers providing food, medical treatment, fostering, boarding and finding loving forever homes in the UK, USA, Canada and Europe. We achieve our mission by: Volunteers - Support volunteers on the ground by making donations enabling them to provide food, water, treat and protect animals in their communities. We also buy pet food online to be delivered directly to volunteers to feed animals dumped in the mountains and remote areas where animals are left to die of starvation. Spay/Neuter - Actively promoting and organising spay and neuter to help reduce street animal population. We educate and promote the benefits of spay and neuter to deal with the root cause of street animal population. We support and enable on the ground volunteers in their spay and neuter efforts by partnering with local veterinarians. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public Treatment - Funding life saving treatment for the sick or injured cats and benefit in relation to these dogs. All animals that come into our care are tested for a variety of objects (include within this illnesses, vaccinated, wormed and spayed or neutered. section the statutory declaration that trustees have Adoptions - We rescue cats and dogs from neglect, abuse, cruelty, and had regard to the guidance abandonment, giving them a second chance at life by finding them loving issued by the Charity homes. Commission on public benefit) The Trustees have given careful consideration to and complied with the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. We provide public benefit through: Treating injured and sick street cats and dogs: This helps control the incidence and spread of disease and suffering through appropriate treatment and vaccination, benefiting both human and animal health. Offering volunteering opportunities: We provide opportunities for those who wish to support our work, including people who feed cats and dogs on the ground, foster and adopt animals, organise spay and neuter programmes or organise transportation. Supplying cat and dog food: We provide pet food supplies to those who wish to feed animals in their communities. Promoting benefits of spaying and neutering in Turkey: We actively promote the benefits of spaying and neutering to help reduce street animal numbers in Turkey. We actively spay and neuter as many as we are able to. International Adoptions: We actively encourage the adoption of street animals, not only to save lives but also to raise awareness about the
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challenges faced by street cats and dogs. Our goal is to inspire prospective adopters to join our cause by connecting with one of the animals we've rescued.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
| Section D | Achievements and performance |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year |
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| In July 2024, a change in Turkish law removed legal protections for healthy street animals and the volunteers who care for them. This new legislation paved the way for government shelters to round up street animals. If not adopted within 30 days, these animals face euthanasia. Consequently, dogs in urban and residential areas have been captured, with their fate remaining uncertain. Dogs in remote areas, far from human populations, have largely avoided capture but now face the dire threat of starvation in isolated locations. To address this crisis, we have been working to support these animals. We deliver food and make their environments more liveable by establishing feeding stations and water dispensers, ensuring consistent access to nourishment. Additionally, we have built shelters to shield them from extreme weather conditions. Currently, we provide food and support to over 200 dogs and countless cats across the region. This requires our volunteers to travel significant distances regularly, ensuring these animals receive the care they need. Our spay/neuter programme remains a cornerstone of our efforts to control the street animal population. We also provide veterinary care for injured and ill animals, alongside routine treatments such as deworming and parasite prevention. Our rehoming initiatives focus on cats and dogs that cannot survive on the streets due to disabilities or special needs. We partner with a foster-based rescue in San Francisco to rehome cats with conditions such as blindness, neurological issues, or missing limbs. This year, we |
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successfully rehomed two blind cats and one with neurological challenges.
In the UK, we have rehomed several dogs, including a tripod and another that underwent major hip replacement surgery.
Due to the high costs of international adoption, we prioritise it for animals incapable of surviving on the streets. Instead, we focus our resources on sustainable solutions such as spay/neuter programmes, feeding hubs, outdoor shelters, and veterinary care.
Rising costs in pet food, veterinary care, and transportation have posed significant challenges, compelling us to innovate and maximise the impact of our resources. Our volunteers perform much of the labour, including building shelters using reclaimed materials like metal and timber.
This year, our three largest expenses were: Pet transportation – 32% of our spending, driven by the transport of three special-needs dogs from Turkey to the UK by road. Veterinary care – 26%. Pet food – 19%. The majority of our donations come from the UK and USA, with additional contributions from Canada. This year, we were also fortunate to receive a grant for special projects.
We are incredibly grateful for the unwavering support of our donors, volunteers, fosters, and adopters. Without their support, none of our work would be possible. We remain committed to providing relief to street animals in need, making a tangible difference, and inspiring others to join us in this vital mission.
Section E Financial review
| Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit |
The aim of the charity is to ensure that the charity’s ongoing and future activities are reasonably protected from unexpected variances in its income and expenditure. We aim to keep a minimum level of unrestricted general fund, currently set at £1000. |
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Further financial review details (Optional information)
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You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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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.
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) |
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| Full names(s) | Isabel Fadime Dowsett | Nermin Sigirtmac | |
| Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc | Trustee and Secretary | Trustee | |
| Date | 2nd January 2025 |
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| HELP STREET CATS AND DOGS INCOME AND EXPENSES SUMMARY FOR THE FINANCIAL PERIOD 01 JANUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024 |
HELP STREET CATS AND DOGS INCOME AND EXPENSES SUMMARY FOR THE FINANCIAL PERIOD 01 JANUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024 |
HELP STREET CATS AND DOGS INCOME AND EXPENSES SUMMARY FOR THE FINANCIAL PERIOD 01 JANUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024 |
HELP STREET CATS AND DOGS INCOME AND EXPENSES SUMMARY FOR THE FINANCIAL PERIOD 01 JANUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024 |
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| Date | Description | Income | Expenses |
| 2-Jan-24 | Petrol | 50.00 | |
| 2-Jan-24 | Pet Transportation | 105.00 | |
| 2-Jan-24 | Petrol | 39.00 | |
| 4-Jan-24 | CurrencyConversion Fees | 0.61 | |
| 4-Jan-24 | Pet Food | 22.40 | |
| 8-Jan-24 | CurrencyConversion Fees | 11.95 | |
| 8-Jan-24 | Pet Food | 434.87 | |
| 9-Jan-24 | Vet Bills | 27.00 | |
| 9-Jan-24 | Petrol | 52.00 | |
| 12-Jan-24 | Charities Digital Trust | 30.29 | |
| 25-Jan-24 | Pet Insurance | 46.74 | |
| 25-Jan-24 | Donations | 50.00 | |
| 26-Jan-24 | Donations | 20.00 | |
| 30-Jan-24 | Donations | 15.00 | |
| 31-Jan-24 | CurrencyConversion Fees | 3.82 | |
| 31-Jan-24 | Pet Food | 139.19 | |
| 2-Feb-24 | Pet Insurance Claim | 669.60 | |
| 5-Feb-24 | Postage | 2.20 | |
| 5-Feb-24 | Petrol | 52.00 | |
| 5-Feb-24 | Pet Insurance Claim | 385.00 | |
| 14-Feb-24 | Generator | 176.00 | |
| 15-Feb-24 | Vet Bills | 724.00 | |
| 29-Feb-24 | CurrencyConversion Fees | 1.73 | |
| 29-Feb-24 | CurrencyConversion Fees | 2.63 | |
| 29-Feb-24 | Pet Supplies | 62.94 | |
| 29-Feb-24 | Pet Food | 95.76 | |
| 1-Mar-24 | Donations | 20.00 | |
| 6-Mar-24 | Petrol | 50.00 | |
| 18-Mar-24 | Donations | 20.00 | |
| 2-Apr-24 | Donations | 20.00 | |
| 8-Apr-24 | Petrol | 50.00 | |
| 17-Apr-24 | Website Hosting | 120.96 | |
| 22-Apr-24 | CurrencyConversion Fees | 2.16 | |
| 22-Apr-24 | Pet Food | 78.87 | |
| 22-Apr-24 | Donations | 1,557.13 | |
| 23-Apr-24 | CurrencyConversion Fees | 2.36 |
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| 23-Apr-24 | Pet Food | 86.10 | |
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| 23-Apr-24 | Grant | 5,000.00 | |
| 7-May-24 | CurrencyConversion Fees | 1.95 | |
| 7-May-24 | CurrencyConversion Fees | 8.37 | |
| 7-May-24 | Petrol | 50.00 | |
| 7-May-24 | Pet Food | 71.20 | |
| 7-May-24 | Pet Food | 304.57 | |
| 13-May-24 | Vet Bills | 39.00 | |
| 13-May-24 | Rescue Vehicle Repairs | 120.00 | |
| 28-May-24 | Donations | 276.77 | |
| 3-Jun-24 | Donations | 20.00 | |
| 11-Jun-24 | Petrol | 55.00 | |
| 17-Jun-24 | Postage | 8.15 | |
| 24-Jun-24 | Vet Bills | 40.00 | |
| 24-Jun-24 | Donations | 256.25 | |
| 28-Jun-24 | Donations | 20.00 | |
| 4-Jul-24 | Vet Bills | 501.00 | |
| 9-Jul-24 | MicrochipRegistrations | 30.00 | |
| 11-Jul-24 | Petrol | 55.00 | |
| 12-Jul-24 | CurrencyConversion Fees | 0.61 | |
| 12-Jul-24 | CurrencyConversion Fees | 2.95 | |
| 12-Jul-24 | CurrencyConversion Fees | 7.93 | |
| 12-Jul-24 | Pet Supplies | 22.22 | |
| 12-Jul-24 | Pet Food | 107.34 | |
| 12-Jul-24 | Pet Food | 288.45 | |
| 26-Jul-24 | Donations | 20.00 | |
| 5-Aug-24 | Pet Transportation | 90.00 | |
| 5-Aug-24 | Pet Transportation | 100.00 | |
| 5-Aug-24 | Kenneling | 118.00 | |
| 5-Aug-24 | Kenneling | 260.00 | |
| 19-Aug-24 | CurrencyConversion Fees | 4.50 | |
| 19-Aug-24 | Petrol | 55.00 | |
| 19-Aug-24 | Pet Food | 163.99 | |
| 20-Aug-24 | Donations | 5.00 | |
| 27-Aug-24 | Pet Flights | 230.00 | |
| 27-Aug-24 | Vet Bills | 254.00 | |
| 28-Aug-24 | Donations | 20.00 | |
| 30-Aug-24 | Postage | 2.10 | |
| 30-Aug-24 | Pet Flights | 110.00 | |
| 4-Sep-24 | Vet Bills | 258.00 | |
| 4-Sep-24 | Donations | 1,256.53 |
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| 9-Sep-24 | Petrol | 55.00 | |
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| 9-Sep-24 | Grant | 500.00 | |
| 11-Sep-24 | Kenneling | 350.00 | |
| 18-Sep-24 | Vet Bills | 91.00 | |
| 27-Sep-24 | Donations | 20.00 | |
| 30-Sep-24 | Donations | 5.00 | |
| 4-Oct-24 | Donations | 5.00 | |
| 7-Oct-24 | Petrol | 55.00 | |
| 7-Oct-24 | Wise Refund | 95.00 | |
| 8-Oct-24 | CurrencyConversion Fees | 0.96 | |
| 8-Oct-24 | Pet Supplies | 35.00 | |
| 8-Oct-24 | Vet Bills | 100.00 | |
| 8-Oct-24 | Vet Bills | 201.00 | |
| 8-Oct-24 | Vet Bills | 652.00 | |
| 8-Oct-24 | Vet Bills | 95.00 | |
| 11-Oct-24 | Donations | 5.00 | |
| 15-Oct-24 | CurrencyConversion Fees | 7.42 | |
| 15-Oct-24 | Pet Food | 269.86 | |
| 18-Oct-24 | Pet Transportation | 2,200.00 | |
| 21-Oct-24 | Donations | 1,000.00 | |
| 25-Oct-24 | Donations | 2.00 | |
| 28-Oct-24 | CurrencyConversion Fees | 2.44 | |
| 28-Oct-24 | Pet Food | 88.75 | |
| 28-Oct-24 | Donations | 20.00 | |
| 30-Oct-24 | Kenneling | 108.00 | |
| 30-Oct-24 | Donations | 753.63 | |
| 5-Nov-24 | CurrencyConversion Fees | 2.44 | |
| 5-Nov-24 | Pet Food | 88.84 | |
| 6-Nov-24 | Donations | 1,205.07 | |
| 7-Nov-24 | Petrol | 56.00 | |
| 11-Nov-24 | CurrencyConversion Fees | 1.65 | |
| 11-Nov-24 | CurrencyConversion Fees | 2.35 | |
| 11-Nov-24 | Pet Food | 60.02 | |
| 11-Nov-24 | Pet Supplies | 85.75 | |
| 13-Nov-24 | Pet Transportation | 35.00 | |
| 15-Nov-24 | Donations | 100.00 | |
| 18-Nov-24 | Vet Bills | 33.00 | |
| 25-Nov-24 | Pet Supplies | 20.00 | |
| 25-Nov-24 | Donations | 37.80 | |
| 25-Nov-24 | Donations | 337.81 | |
| 28-Nov-24 | Postage | 8.35 |
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| 2-Dec-24 | Donations | 20.00 | |
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| 3-Dec-24 | Pet Transportation | 300.00 | |
| 3-Dec-24 | Pet Food | 31.62 | |
| 3-Dec-24 | CurrencyConversion Fees | 0.86 | |
| 10-Dec-24 | Vet Bills | 200.00 | |
| 12-Dec-24 | Refund | 38.07 | |
| 12-Dec-24 | Refund | 38.07 | |
| 12-Dec-24 | Refund | 1.04 | |
| 12-Dec-24 | Refund | 1.04 | |
| 13-Dec-24 | Pet Supplies | 48.00 | |
| 16-Dec-24 | Petrol | 55.00 | |
| 18-Dec-24 | Donations | 423.47 | |
| 18-Dec-24 | Donations | 38.83 | |
| 18-Dec-24 | Pet Transportation | 1,100.00 | |
| 24-Dec-24 | Donations | 8.00 | |
| 20-Dec-24 | Donations | 20.00 | |
| 30-Dec-24 | Petrol | 100.00 | |
| Totals | 14,306.11 | 12,370.22 |
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