## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period: 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024**
## **Charity name: Stopford Cat Rescue**
## **Charity registration number: 1178415**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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reference||
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|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|For the benefit of the public, to relieve the suffering of
cats and kittens in need of care and attention
.|
|Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.|Para 1.17
and 1.19|**Homing**– the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of
stray and unwanted cats and kittens.
**Neutering**–i) the neutering and release of feral and
garden cats to humanely controlled environments and
ii) encouraging and assisting where possible in the
neutering of domestic cats.
**Education**– improving understanding of cats and
their needs and prevention of cruelty and suffering to
cats and kittens.|
|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The trustees are mindful of the Charity Commission
guidance that our activities should benefit the public.|
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## **Additional information (optional)**
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|Policy on grant making|Para 1.38||
|Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38||
|Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|The charity is run entirely by volunteers from their own
homesand does not own land or property thus
keeping overheads to an absolute minimum.
Committee members and many other supporters help
in a wide variety of ways. Volunteers manage the day-
to-day care of cats and kittens in foster.
Sometimes volunteers help by interacting with specific
cats to develop their confidence prior to rehoming.|
|Other|||
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## **Achievements and Performance**
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|**Achievements and Performance**|**Achievements and Performance**|**Achievements and Performance**|
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|Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.|Para 1.20|**Homing**
Cats come into our care from a variety of sources –
strays, unwanted, abandoned, evictions,
bereavement, via Social Services, police and vet
referrals. Whilst we are unable to accommodate all
requests, we help if we can. If we are unable to accept
a cat, advice and alternative suggestions are always
offered.
Before being rehomed, all cats undergo a health
check from a qualified veterinary surgeon, are
neutered (if not already), wormed and deflead,
vaccinated, microchipped and for peace of mind, all
are homed with four weeks free health insurance from
Petplan.
All cats that come into our care are assessed as to
their homing suitability (eg. with small children,
inexperienced owners, dogs, other pets.) We will only
home a cat if we feel there is a good match with their
new environment and new owners.
We do not home animals on, or near, busy roads in an
effort to ensure cats are safe from traffic accidents.
Occasionally, we will rehome cats to live indoors but
only when they are adults who have never been
outside and who show no inclination to do so.
Every cat being rehomed is taken to its new owner by
a volunteer; We give verbal and written advice about
how to settle a new cat into the family. Cats will
always be accepted back into care should their new
owner’s circumstances change.
In 2024 we rehomed 71 cats/kittens. Rehoming has
been slow this past year because the rise in the cost
of living has made people cautious about taking on
further financial responsibilities and, in consequence,
we have not had the capacity to accept all those
kittens and cats offered to us.|
|||**_In the period under review, 71 cats_**
**_and kittens were rehomed._**|
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## **Fostering**
At the end of the year, five cats were ready to be homed and another four were being prepared. Rehoming is what we work for with all foster cats. However there are now 19 “long-term” fosters which are often strays and abandoned cats which are not likely to be homed though one or two may occasionally find a home.
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**Financially Assisted Neutering and Community Support** The charity strongly believes that all cats should be neutered both for the cat’s health and to avoid the birth of unwanted kittens. Since 2019 we have been helping people to access Financially Assisted Neutering: owners with low disposable income, who cannot afford to have their cats neutered, pay a £12 contribution and the charity pays the remaining veterinary costs. In addition, we encourage people to have their cats microchipped and we subsidise this procedure, charging £8 per cat. Some owners took the cats to the appointed vets themselves but in other cases, a volunteer transported the cat; the latter arrangement tends to be preferable to ensure the cat has been pre-starved and is transported in a secure basket. Collection also eliminates any worries disabled owners may have and supports owners who have communication difficulties. Often flea and worm medications are prescribed by the veterinary surgeon and can be followed by suggestions to the owner to improve the living conditions of the cat. Preoperative and postoperative advice is always given to ensure owners understand the procedures the cat has had. Kittens born to such cats before they have been neutered are sometimes taken in by us for rehoming to ensure they are not offered for sale on social media sites. Calls for help with neutering come via Social Services, Housing Partnerships, veterinary practices and the general public. In addition, we give ‘community support’ i.e. financial help where owners are unable to afford the full cost of treatment for their cats, often in emergency situations. _**In the period under review, 45 cats were neutered and microchipped under this scheme**_ In addition we assisted 13 members of the public with subsidised food, flea or worm treatments. A further three were given financial assistance towards emergency veterinary treatment. One of our volunteers, trained in feline reiki, offered free treatment sessions to several members of the public.
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**Neutering - Trap Neuter Return (TNR)** Unowned cats can become a nuisance in the community and on factory sites when they are roaming, fighting with neighbouring cats and having unwanted litters of kittens in inappropriate places. Most are semi-feral or feral; a few have had a home at some point. Cats are trapped then spayed or castrated, treated for parasites and ear-tipped for identification before being released back into their territory after recovery. On rare occasions, if the original trap site is considered unsafe for release, cats can be relocated to other safer sites e.g. farms, smallholdings and stables. Kittens young enough to be easily socialised are taken into foster care and subsequently placed for adoption. Truly feral cats do not fare well in confinement and cannot be successfully socialised. They are released as soon as possible. Any trapped cats suffering from serious medical problems e.g. an injury not able to be fixed with a single treatment are usually euthanised. There are many benefits to TNR. Once neutered, a cat has a better quality of life, reduced fighting and disease. Female cats are prevented from having up to three litters a year. Nuisance behaviour is reduced or eliminated, thus improving the public’s perception of cats.
_**In the period under review, a total of 30 cats received help under our TNR programme.**_
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**Advice and Education** The charity works in some of the most deprived areas of Greater Manchester e.g. Wythenshawe which is one of the largest council estates in Europe and has a huge problem with stray and unwanted cats. The information the charity provides improves peoples’ understanding of cats and it is believed many cats have a better quality of life through the charity’s intervention. Agencies (eg housing associations) ring and ask for help when faced with situations involving tenants and their cats. The charity produces a regular, free newsletter which highlights our recent work and also gives advice on cat-related topics. The charity accepts young volunteers’ help from those carrying out the voluntary service requirement of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.
## **Summary**
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2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Rehoming - cats and kittens homed 83 137 96 102 86 71
Financially Assisted Neutering and 55 31 83 75 95 45
Community Support - cats helped
Trap Neuter Return - cats helped 47 40 32 73 31 30
Totals 185 208 211 250 212 146
Cats in long-term foster care 19
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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 activities against objectives set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
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## **Financial Review**
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Review of the charity’s Para At the end of the year, we had unrestricted reserves
1.21
financial position at the end £34,806 so, if our current income is sustained, we have
of the period sufficient for the coming year
Veterinary services continue to be the most significant
outgoing, accounting for over 81% of the total
expenditure, despite an overall reduction in the number
of animals helped.
Expenditure exceeded income by £11,440 for the
period so the charity had to halt FAN and TNR services
and call a halt to undertaking any further expenditure
other than that necessary to cats already in the
charity’s care.
Grants - In 2024 we received no grants because our
dates and situations were not applicable to the various
requirements of relevant charities. We were however
applying for grants for the coming year.
Statement explaining the Para The charity’s policy is to hold between three and six
1.22
policy for holding reserves months of unrestricted reserves to provide a buffer
stating why they are held against unexpected events.
Amount of reserves held Para At the end of the review period, the charity held
1.22
unrestricted reserves of £34,806.
Reasons for holding zero Para Not applicable
1.22
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para None
1.24
deficit
Explanation of any Para None
1.23
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
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The charity’s principal Para 1.47 1. Donations from adopters and the general public,
sources of funds (including
either one-off or by standing order.
any fundraising)
2. Fundraising - we continued to raise funds through
online appeals, competitions, sales of second-
hand items and outdoor fundraising events.
3. Grants from various organisations.
Investment policy and Para 1.46
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
A description of the principal Para 1.46 The charity’s principal risk is the liability for large,
risks facing the charity unexpected vet bills for cats taken into our care.
Routine veterinary costs are generally known and
predictable; however, if a veterinary surgeon advises
that a cat needs particularly expensive treatment, to
mitigate the risk, the trustees will make an informed
decision on whether to proceed with treatment.
Other
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## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s trusts:|||
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|Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Constitution, adopted 20thDecember 2017|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Unincorporated charitable association|
|Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees|Para 1.25|Trustees are normally elected or re-elected annually
at the charity’s AGM.
The elected trustees may appoint further trustees
during the year as required - in November 2024, a
new trustee was appointed.|
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Policies and procedures Para 1.51 Trustees are advised to study Charity Commission
adopted for the induction and guidance CC3a and, if appropriate, attend locally
training of trustees sourced training.
The charity’s organisational Para 1.51 Governance of, and decisions about, the charity’s
structure and any wider activities are made by a committee that comprises
network with which the three trustees plus other supporting committee
charity works members/officers.
The general public can apply to be members of the
charity. Membership needs to be approved by the
committee and is free. Members are able to vote at
the AGM.
Relationship with any related Para 1.51
parties
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## **Reference and Administrative details**
Charity name Stopford Cat Rescue Other names the charity None uses Registered charity number 1178415 Charity’s principal address 10 Long Lane Pott Shrigley Chesire SK10 5SD
## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
**Dates acted if Name of person (or body) Trustee name Office (if any) not for whole entitled to appoint trustee (if year any)** Samantha Joanne Green Chair of Trustees 01/12/2024 on Co-opted by Trustees Carole Olivia Barnes Chair of Trustees to 19/06/2024 Elected by members Diane Josephine Coffey Secretary Elected by members Deryn Elizabeth Corner Treasurer Elected by trustees
**Director name** None
## **Names of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity**
|**Trustee name**|**Dates acted if not for whole year**||
|---|---|---|
|None|||
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**Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets None held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
## **Names and addresses of advisers (optional information)**
**Type of Name Address adviser**
## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information)**
## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Not applicable
## **Other optional information**
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**Declarations**
## **The trustees declare that they have unanimously approved this report.**
**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:**
|**Signature(s)**
**Full name(s)**
**Position**
(eg Secretary, Chair)
**Date**|||
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||Diane Josephine Coffey||
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||Secretary||
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