Acres Trustees' Annual Report for the period Way Period start date Period end date Trust 01 04 2024 31 03 2025 From To
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1178618
Acres Way Trust
Charity's principal address Acres Way, Great Burches road, Thundersley, Essex
Postcode SS7 3NE
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Chelsi Valentine Sheils |
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| Charlotte Lewin | ||||
| Daniel Burry | ||||
| Sarah Burry | ||||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser 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
Constitution document (01/03/2018)
- (eg. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted
Trust
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods
Appointed by current trustees
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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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
The objects of the CIO are to rescue and rehabilitate unwanted and abandoned dogs.
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
Dogs will be rescued by Acres Way Trust direct from members of the public, stray dogs via local authority, and via other rescues needing emergency rescue space.
All dogs will be assessed, any health care needed administered, and retained in a clean and healthy licenced kennel environment until the appropriate home is found.
NO dogs will be put to sleep due to availability of rescue space.
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Continue to build strong relationships with the wider community and offering information and guidance relating to all matters of dog ownership and welfare. Work directly with businesses for fund raising support and building positive relationships. Attending multiple settings, schools, colleges, community centres etc, for public speaking events and general charity exposure. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the Ensuring members of the public that have difficulties with their dog/s are public benefit in relation to able to access advice, and where appropriate, financial support for these objects (include within welfare reasons. this section the statutory declaration that trustees have Ensuring adequate rescue space is available for any dog/s that may had regard to the guidance need boarding facilities and/or adoption. issued by the Charity Commission on public Enabling financial support for any dog/s that may require urgent / acute benefit) veterinary treatment.
Where appropriate, enabling financial support for any dog/s that may require long term treatment plans.
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.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
Continued support for the wider local community with advice and financial help where needed and appropriate.
Continue to raise funds for the new project of development towards a new rehoming section. We have now completed 8 additional kennel spaces.
Attended multiple events with regards to offering advice and continuing to raise funds for the Trust.
Continued support for Acres Way rehoming with the ability to aid in the rehoming of more than 205 dogs.
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
Reserve policy available on request
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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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
Events attended for this period: Bootable fund raiser London marathon Halifax Rayleigh book and table sale Tandoori Parlour curry night K9 world stall Summerhill wish tree Santa Paws appeal, Pets at Home Doggy Xmas jumper day, White Hart pub Mr Baptiste animal tattoo sales Walkies in the woods, The Inn at Belfairs Gladwell Pet Store fundraiser Christmas collection Walkies in the woods, The Inn at Belfairs Tandoori Parlour curry night
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Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Miss Charlotte Emma Lewin Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee etc) Date 11/02/2026
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Acres Way Trust 1st Apr 2024 - 31st Mar 2
| Date | Transaction type | Paid in | Paid out | ||
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| 02/04/2024 | BAC | £ | 9.28 |
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| 02/04/2024 | BAC | £ | 10.00 |
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| 04/02/2024 | Collection | £ | 387.24 |
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| 05/04/2024 | Vet Payment | £ | - |
£ | 2,009.21 |
| 08/04/2024 | BAC | £ | 43.18 |
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| 08/04/2024 | BAC | £ | 5.00 |
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| 10/04/2024 | BAC | £ | 220.00 |
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| 12/04/2024 | BAC | £ | 462.54 |
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| 15/04/2024 | BAC | £ | 76.37 |
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| 19/04/2024 | BAC | £ | 15.00 |
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| 22/04/2024 | BAC | £ | 208.07 |
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| 29/04/2024 | BAC | £ | 215.37 |
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| 30/04/2024 | Interest | £ | 7.32 |
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| 02/05/2024 | BAC | £ | 10.00 |
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| 07/05/2024 | BAC | £ | 33.93 |
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| 07/05/2024 | BAC | £ | 5.00 |
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| 08/05/2024 | BAC | £ | 576.31 |
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| 09/05/2024 | Collection | £ | 150.00 |
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| 09/05/2024 | Vet Payment | £ | - |
£ | 2,500.00 |
| 20/05/2024 | BAC | £ | 15.00 |
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| 24/05/2024 | BAC | £ | 112.00 |
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| 30/05/2024 | Collection | £ | 1,290.70 |
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| 31/05/2024 | Interest | £ | 7.88 |
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| 03/06/2024 | BAC | £ | 10.00 |
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| 07/06/2024 | BAC | £ | 5.00 |
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| 11/06/2024 | BAC | £ | 160.60 |
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| 14/06/2024 | Vet Payment | £ | - |
£ | 1,667.39 |
| 19/06/2024 | BAC | £ | 15.00 |
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| 20/06/2024 | Collection | £ | 1,727.77 |
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| 28/06/2024 | Interest | £ | 7.42 |
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| 02/07/2024 | BAC | £ | 10.00 |
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| 04/07/2024 | Collection | £ | 250.00 |
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| 08/07/2024 | BAC | £ | 5.00 |
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| 12/07/2024 | BAC | £ | 227.34 |
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| 16/07/2024 | BAC | £ | 50.00 |
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| 19/07/2024 | BAC | £ | 15.00 |
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| 22/07/2024 | BAC | £ | 85.00 |
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| 26/07/2024 | Vet Payment | £ | - |
£ | 6,271.04 |
| 31/07/2024 | Interest | £ | 9.03 |
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| 02/08/2024 | BAC | £ | 10.00 |
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| 02/08/2024 | Collection | £ | 273.34 |
| 07/08/2024 | BAC | £ | 5.00 |
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| 14/08/2024 | BAC | £ | 413.33 |
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| 21/08/2024 | BAC | £ | 15.00 |
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| 30/08/2024 | Interest | £ | 8.61 |
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| 02/09/2024 | BAC | £ | 10.00 |
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| 09/09/2024 | BAC | £ | 5.00 |
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| 12/09/2024 | BAC | £ | 472.22 |
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| 18/09/2024 | Collection | £ | 98.00 |
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| 18/09/2024 | BAC | £ | 422.64 |
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| 19/09/2024 | BAC | £ | 15.00 |
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| 30/09/2024 | Interest | £ | 9.37 |
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| 02/10/2024 | BAC | £ | 10.00 |
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| 07/10/2024 | BAC | £ | 5.00 |
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| 10/10/2024 | BAC | £ | 58.53 |
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| 17/10/2024 | Collection | £ | 179.38 |
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| 21/10/2024 | BAC | £ | 15.00 |
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| 30/10/2024 | BAC | £ | 1,000.00 |
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| 31/10/2024 | Interest | £ | 9.44 |
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| 04/11/2024 | BAC | £ | 10.00 |
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| 07/11/2024 | BAC | £ | 5.00 |
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| 08/11/2024 | Vet payment | £ | - |
£ | 1,321.97 |
| 11/11/2024 | BAC | £ | 696.39 |
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| 19/11/2024 | BAC | £ | 15.00 |
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| 20/11/2024 | Collection | £ | 1,138.10 |
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| 29/11/2024 | Interest | £ | 9.02 |
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| 02/12/2024 | BAC | £ | 10.00 |
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| 09/12/2024 | BAC | £ | 5.00 |
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| 10/12/2024 | BAC | £ | 318.69 |
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| 18/12/2024 | Collection | £ | 1,113.28 |
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| 19/12/2024 | BAC | £ | 15.00 |
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| 23/12/2024 | Vet payment | £ | - |
£ | 2,000.00 |
| 31/12/2024 | Interest | £ | 10.54 |
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| 02/01/2025 | BAC | £ | 10.00 |
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| 06/01/2025 | BAC | £ | 85.00 |
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| 07/01/2025 | BAC | £ | 5.00 |
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| 09/01/2025 | Collection | £ | 499.94 |
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| 14/01/2025 | BAC | £ | 544.59 |
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| 14/01/2025 | BAC | £ | 2,973.11 |
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| 15/01/2025 | BAC | £ | 450.00 |
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| 20/01/2025 | BAC | £ | 15.00 |
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| 21/01/2025 | Collection | £ | 655.81 |
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| 29/01/2025 | BAC | £ | 376.36 |
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| 31/01/2025 | Interest | £ | 10.52 |
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| 01/02/2025 | Collection | £ | 770.00 |
| 03/02/2025 | BAC | £ | 10.00 |
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| 07/02/2025 | BAC | £ | 5.00 |
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| 11/02/2025 | BAC | £ | 361.80 |
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| 19/02/2025 | BAC | £ | 15.00 |
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| 26/02/2025 | BAC | £ | 115.59 |
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| 28/02/2025 | Vet payment | £ | - |
£ | 3,000.00 |
| 28/02/2025 | Interest | £ | 9.42 |
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| 03/03/2025 | BAC | £ | 10.00 |
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| 04/03/2025 | BAC | £ | 25.17 |
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| 07/03/2025 | BAC | £ | 5.00 |
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| 07/03/2025 | Collection | £ | 683.48 |
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| 13/03/2025 | BAC | £ | 296.37 |
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| 15/03/2025 | BAC | £ | 195.00 |
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| 21/03/2025 | BAC | £ | 2,000.00 |
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| 25/03/2025 | BAC | £ | 58.33 |
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| 31/03/2025 | BAC | £ | 10.79 |
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| Balance | £ | 23,014.51 |
£ | 18,769.61 |
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