Canine Concern History Canine Concern was formed in 1988 by Eve Waring, who had seen how Important dog visits were to the elderly and lonely. Eve believed in reaching out to people through their dogs. She wanted to make the group friendly and supportive of each other as well as to the people, old and young, that we visited. The group grew across England and Wales with local coordinators to support new members on their visits as well as friendship for the established members. We all need a friendly ear to tell our many success stories to as well as the challenging moments, which are few and far betweeii. There are many stories of the successes and experiences of our members. Some sad, sonie happy, but all emotional and good in their own ways Canine Concern became a successful charity, with Eve at the helm, from 1988 to the summer of 2016 when she became poorly, but never wanted to give up the charity. In September 2016 one of the area coordinators, Barbara Gasson, (Original Chair) and Valerie Fillery (CEO), picked up the baton to continue the good work with Eve's blessing, until unfortunately, on 4th April 2017, Eve passed away, Canine Concern continues to flourish and in February 2018 became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) The Charity offices were moved from Wellington Somerset to its current home in Pevensey East Sussex In September 2016. That year we also celebrated 30 years of being a Charity whose policy and belief is and always will be 'the organization, caring for the whole community with our care dogs,.
Canine Concern Registered number; Trustees Annual Report 1177334 The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements of the charity for the period ended 31 December 2020. Overview This has been a difficult year for Canine Concern due to the global pandemic, in person visits to establishments with our members became impossible and subsequently suspended in March 2020, Adapting to Government guidelines under the pandemic, was the charity's responsibility ensuring everyone stayed safe. The impact has resulted in the Charity not making its target of a financial break even at the end of 2020 Anticipating there would be a significant negative impact on income from March 2020, Canine Concern concentrated on lowering expenditure ere possible and consolidating. Volunteers made fantastic efforts to provide every possible support to their establishments with emails, newsletters, and window visits, We are most grateful for the continued support of our volunteers who gave additional donattons and supported our fundraising activities throughout these difficult ty'mes. We look forward to many years of serving the members & public but will be seeking to increase donations to the charity to stabilize our reserve in future years and months to preserve and protect our future and secure long term financial stability. Aims and objectives The object Df the charity was; 1) The object of the charity was to relieve people who are in Iieed by reason of their age, disability, health or social circumstances, particularly, but not exclusively by the provision of therapy dogs to visits schools, care homes, hospital, hospices, libraries, courts and other similar institutions. 2) To relieve sickness, suffering and distress and to promote good health, especially but not exclusively amongst children and elderly people demonstrating good relationships between people and companion animals The accounts Incorporate the results of Canine Concern Fund Raising which raises funds and proinotes public awareness of the charity by the holding of exemption dog shows, and giving talks.
Canine Concern Registered number; Trustees Annual Report 1177334 Actlvltles Our volunteers with their temperament-assessed dogs visit a wide spectrum of establishments, which include secure units, the three emergency services, hospitals, hospices, residential and nursing homes, and day-care centres, bringing comfort, mutual support, and beneficial care into their lives of who we meet. We are recognized by the Kennel Club (f3ai-K dllG ReaLI sponsorp" OCJ'tt) with our work with children in all tspes of schools as well as mainstream schools through our Read-to-Dogs scheme which helps dogs to help children develop a passion for reading ai IG4 alievidl,- o'ett,nci or'ds Ivt-otiLJ. l-lie Cliarit'i also unde,rtLIYie< speLiai Ivork witli SaCiC,rslai'Eas Jf tlie $)()IiLe fot-Le: and SUk)POrt to distresbca siJatiori4S cind siafr ,)I'jfThfJi l-iu r'(Jnif rjrl Publicity and communication Through our media consultants we are daily higtilighted on various Inedia outlets such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linkedln witli a large following. We have beeii often approached by local radio and TV stations across tfrie :JK who broadcast inteiwiews with our volunteers as well as local newspapers aiid rr,agcizines ior articles. Structure governance and management The charity was regislered with the Charities Commissioners (No. 1177334) and charitable status was granted on 27 February 2018 as Canine Concern CIO and incorporated Canine Concern Charity (No. 328237) which was registerod in 1988. The charity was constituted under its governing document, the Constitution dated 28 Februaiy 2016. All of the assets and funds of the Canine Concern Charity (No. 328237) were ti"aiisfert-ed 011 28 February 2018. Caiiine Coiicern (No. 328237) was then removed from the cliarities register on 29 March 2018 The charity was managed by the Board of Trustees. If a vacancy on the Board arose, a new member would have been co-opted by the existing trustees. Trustees The following persons served as trustees during the year: Chris Lovegrove Colin Scott Lyn Storey Tina Jullings No further Trustees were appointed during the period.
Canine Concern Registered number: Trustees Annual Report 1177334 Achlevements and perfomiance Having regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit, during the period the chartty has promoted its objectives by providing therapy dogs to homes, hospitals, schools, colleges, secure units, county courts and businesses. The Charity continues to grow with new volunteers registering during the year. The demand for our service is ever growing and our Read to Dogs programme is also expanding: being recognized and supported by the Kennel Club We have also had several newspapers and magazines featuring our members and our work, The number of members not renewing their yearly membership remains at a rock~bottom percentage and usually relates to their dogs not being able to carry out duties, due to illness or deceased or the members themselves being unable to continue. Organization Structure The Board of Trustees is responsible for administration of the Charity. The Board meets formally at least twice a year with other informal contacts and meetings as appropriate. The Charity's Chairman is responsible for the Charity's operational management. Future Plans The Trustees have agreed that Imembershiplvolunteers should not become too high, this is to avoid over stretching the service we provide and to becoming ungovernable with a finaricial drain on its assets both current and fixed. The Trustees believe that it is not the size of the membership that counts, but the servtce and devotion that the individual member brings to the charily. Our menibership fees remain the lowest possible, in order that it remain open to all regardless of income. Although many members have paid more to the charity, if they feel they can. The charity is proud in being more family and personally based and wishes to keep that status. Financial review The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the financial information aiid observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP. The trustees have reviewed the level of unrestricted reserves carried by the rharity other than those invested in propety, and which represent nearly 3 years, expenditure, The trustees regard this level of reserves as appropriate in the Gontext of uncertainty over the charity's income to cover the ongoing costs of maintaining the charity's operation. Each month the CEO. provides a financial overview to the Trustees including budget comparisons, profit & loss statements and any extraordinary require expense requireKJ. As the majoriii ot Ivoi-k tkiat was una'ertaken in the course of 11-ie fulfilling tnè Ghai'tiy s objeLtives was undertaken by unpaid kiolunteers, the recurring annual costs remain low. Net outgoing resources for the period amounted to £31,862 Canine Concern received money from Membership Fees, Member donations and from the Income from rented propety. In addition, significant funding came from individual donations, including support from Sussex Caring Pets
Canine Concern Registered number: Trustees Annual Report 1177334 This report wa.s approved and authorized ror issue by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf Chris Lovegrove Chair of the Board of Trustees Date: I
Canine Concern Independent Examiner's Report Independent Examiner's report to the trustees of Canine Concern I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2020, thich are set out in pages 5 to 9. Rospective responsibillti6s of trustees and examlner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act), 2nd that an independent examination is needed. If is my responsioility to: 1) examine the accounts under section 144 of the Charities Act. 2) to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and 3) to state whether particular matters have come to my attents'on. Basls of independent examlner's report My examination was carned out in accordance with the General Directions gi'ien by the Charity Commission. Ari examination Includes a reijieiv of the accounting records kept by the charFty and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in tlie accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustee,5 concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that vdould be required In an audit, 2nd consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accoLJfits present a true and fair view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the stdtemgnt below: Independent examinevs statement In connection with my exaniination, no matter has come to my attention: (1) thich gives me reasonable cause to believe that in ariy material respect the requiren1ents: * to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and • to prepare acmunis thich accord wth the accounting records and comply wtth the accounting requirements of Ihe 2011 Act have not been met or (2) to which, in Iny opinion attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. trtr G Tren¢hard, MAAT Roartd Smith Chartered Tax Advisers and Accoiintanls 4 Grand Parade Polegate East Sussex BN26 5HG
Canine Concern Statement of financial activities for the year ended 31 December 2020 Notes 2020 2019 Incoming resources 36,259 39,062 Resources expended (68,121) (74,396) Net incomel(expenditure) for the year 31,862 35.334 Exceptional items: Loss on the disposal of tangible fixed assets Gain on the revaluation of fixed assets (606) 15,000 14,394 20,218 20,218 (17,468) (15,11ti) Net movement in funds for the year 17,468 15,116
Canine Concern Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2020 1 AccountSng policies Basis of accounting The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with applicable United Kingdom accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2005) and the Charities Act2011. Incoming resources All incoming resources are recognised once the charity has entitlement to the resources, it is certain that the resources will be received and the monetary value of the incoming resource can be measured with sufficient reliability. Resources expended Liabilities are recognised as resources expended as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. VAT Value added Tax is not recoverable by the charity, and as such is included In the relevant costs in the accounts. Assets and depreciation Assets are capitalised at cost and stated in the balance sheet at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its rebidual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows: Office equipment; 20 % Straight Line 2 Net resources for the year 2020 2019 This is stated after charging: Depreciation of owned fixed assets 693 779 10
Canine Concern Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2020 3 Tangible fixed assets Office equipment etc Land and buildings Total Cost At 1 January 2020 Additions Surplus on revaluation Disposals At 31 December 2020 360,000 3,894 391 363,894 391 15,000 819 15,000 819 375,000 3,466 378.466 Depreciation At 1 January 2020 Charge for the year On disposals At 31 December 2020 1,400 693 (213 1,880 1 ,40C) 693 213) 1,880 Net book value At 31 December 2020 375,000 1,586 376,586 At 31 December 2019 360,000 2,494 362,494 4 Debtors 2020 2019 Other debtors 1.148 467 5 Creditors; amounts falling due within one year 2020 2019 Other creditors 846 846 936 936 6 Funds 2020 Unrestricted f und At 1 January 2020 Loss for the year 556,232 (17,468) At 31 December 2020 538,764 11
Canine Concern Schedule to Statement of financial activities for the year ended 31 December 2020 2020 2019 Incoming resources Legacies & donations Membership subscriptions Bank interest receivable Fund raising events Investment propety income 15,984 5,718 157 19,046 4,464 402 750 14,400 39,062 14,400 36,259 Resources expended Costs in furtherance of charitable objects Insurance Merchandise costs Website and software costs Staff training and welfare Travel and subsistence 539 849 3,657 29 218 5,292 483 3,667 2,570 406 7,126 Investment property costs: Fixtures, fittings and repairs Property insurance Property management fees Council tax 407 425 3,162 466 334 1,728 139 2,667 3,994 Governance costs Telephone Postage Stationery and printing Advertising and PR Subscriptions Bank charges Bookkeeping and administration Employee salary Pensions 776 600 774 3,024 233 246 897 978 4,857 6,900 43,614 586 27,709 25,750 540 Accountancy Eqijipment expensed Depreciation Charitable donations and gratuities Sundry expenses 1,026 50 693 1,290 779 100 990 64,136 366 58,645 Legal and professional costs: Other legal and professlonal 190 190 467 467 68,121 74,396 12