**Charity registration number 1178917**
## **TREAT ME KIND INTERNATIONAL**
**ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023**
## **TREAT ME KIND INTERNATIONAL**
## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION**
|**Trustees**|Mr Pope|
|---|---|
||Ms McParland|
||Mrs Macintosh|
||Ms Smith|
|**Charity number**|1178917|
|**Principal address**|Ground Floor|
||1-7 Station Road|
||Crawley|
||West Sussex|
||RH10 1HT|
|**Accountants**|Darren Harding ACA FCCA DChA|
||Richard Place Dobson Services Limited|
||1-7 Station Road|
||Crawley|
||West Sussex|
||RH10 1HT|
## **TREAT ME KIND INTERNATIONAL**
## **CONTENTS**
||**Page**|
|---|---|
|Trustees' report|1 - 3|
|Accountants' report|4|
|Statement of financial activities|5|
|Balance sheet|6|
|Notes to the financial statements|7 - 10|
## **TREAT ME KIND INTERNATIONAL**
## **TRUSTEES' REPORT**
## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023**_
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2023.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's constitution for charitable incorporated organisations, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019).
## **Objectives and activities**
The prevention of cruelty towards and alleviation of animal suffering by promoting humane behaviour towards animals and higher animal welfare standards through the provision of education, advice and support to individuals and communities for the appropriate treatment and care of working and other kept animals.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
## **Achievements and performance**
1. Expanding Community Awareness and Support for Treat Me Kind: In 2023 we successfully distributed new collection boxes to local corporate companies to help us raise awareness and funds within the community. We also received a donation through a funeral online platform, where the family asked friends and family to not give flowers but a donation to their chosen charity, TMK. Online legacy giving is very much part of our long-term strategy for the charity.
2. Advertisement Strategy: for our legacy work we strategically invested in paid advertisements, including a feature in the Law Gazette 2023 published book and online listing, aiming to reach a new target audience through this publication which reached out to UK solicitors to promote our mission and activities.
3. Expansion of Shoebox Appeal: Treat Me Kind's signature shoebox appeal demonstrated significant growth and impact by evolving into collaborations with local food banks. This initiative expanded to provide pet food donations to vulnerable families and individuals with pets across Sussex, reflecting the organisations commitment to addressing community needs and supporting pet owners in challenging circumstances, especially during the living crisis. We have now successfully partnered up with three local food banks in West Sussex to provide them with pet food. We will continue to develop our local partnerships and expand our reach.
4. Funding Acquisition: TMK are proactively applying to secure funding for our food bank initiative. This appeal has been progressively successful in achieving our charitable activities effectively.
5. International Collaboration: Treat Me Kind forged a meaningful collaboration with Nine Lives animal rescue in Greece, leveraging local partnerships to support joint fundraising appeals. This initiative not only contributes to the welfare of animals but also fosters valuable relationships with overseas charities, aligning with the organisation’s global impact aspirations.
6. Corporate Engagement and Fundraising Innovation: Treat Me Kind demonstrated innovation in fundraising through strategic partnerships with local companies, encouraging contributions through online passive incomes. Additionally, the registration with the Work for Good platform highlights the organisation’s proactive approach to engaging with small and medium-sized businesses in supporting its cause.
7. Charitable Account Establishment: The establishment of a new charity account with JustGiving reflects Treat Me Kind's commitment to leveraging digital platforms for fundraising and community engagement, providing supporters with convenient avenues to contribute to its initiatives.
In summary, Treat Me Kind's achievements and performance highlight its dedication to making a positive impact on animal welfare and community support. The organisation's strategic initiatives, collaborative efforts, and innovative approaches to fundraising underscore its effectiveness and commitment to its mission
## **Financial review**
During the financial year the charity made a surplus of £97 (2022: £500 deficit).
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## **TREAT ME KIND INTERNATIONAL**
## **TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023**_
The trustees are gearing up to revisit the development of a new reserves policy as the charity's capital increases. This forthcoming policy will focus on the organisations approach to reserves and outline appropriate guidelines for their management. This proactive step reflects the trustees' commitment to regularly reassessing financial strategies and ensuring they align with the evolving needs and goals of the charity.
## **Plans for future periods**
Looking ahead for the charity and considering we do receive support from the public through local community activities eg Tombola’s, online in-memory donations, we want to keep developing and building our activities and achievements within the community, reach out to new audiences where we can and make an impact through our main areas of work. These include;
1. Strengthening Collaborations: The organisation plans to deepen existing collaborations with local food banks and international animal rescue organisations. By expanding partnerships and fostering meaningful relationships, Treat Me Kind aims to amplify its outreach efforts and extend support to a broader demographic of vulnerable communities and animals.
2. Diversifying Fundraising Strategies: Recognizing the importance of sustainable funding, Treat Me Kind intends to explore innovative fundraising avenues while continuing to leverage traditional approaches. This includes further engagement with local businesses for collaborative fundraising initiatives and maximizing opportunities presented by digital platforms like Work for Good and JustGiving and online legacy initiative type platforms too, as well as programs.
3. Enhancing Community Engagement: Treat Me Kind is committed to fostering a stronger sense of community engagement and participation. This involves actively involving supporters in its initiatives, promoting awareness through local events, and encouraging involvement through volunteerism and advocacy efforts. We will build our community presence by increasing the distribution of collection boxes to local businesses. Helping us to raise awareness across the local regions as well as start communications.
4. Streamlining Operational Efficiency: The organisation aims to optimise operational processes and resource utilisation to ensure maximum efficiency and impact. This includes ongoing evaluation of financial management practices, implementation of technological solutions for streamlined operations, and regular monitoring and evaluation of program outcomes.
5. Expanding Outreach Initiatives: Treat Me Kind plans to expand its outreach initiatives to reach underserved communities and address emerging needs effectively. This involves exploring opportunities for geographical expansion, diversifying service offerings, and tailoring programs to meet the unique requirements of different target groups.
In summary, Treat Me Kind is poised to embark on a journey of continued growth and impact, guided by its commitment to promoting animal welfare and supporting vulnerable communities. Through strategic planning and concerted efforts, the organisation endeavors to build a brighter future for both animals and humans alike.
## **Structure, governance and management**
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a constitution for charitable incorporated organisations, the charity registered with the charity commission on 25th June 2018.
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Mr Pope Ms McParland Mrs Macintosh Ms Smith
Apart from the first charity trustees, every appointed trustee must be appointed for a term of one year by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees.
In selecting individuals for appointment as appointed charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO.
The charity trustees will make available to each new charity trustee, on or before his or her first appointment:
- a. a copy of the current version of this constitution; and
- a. a copy of the CIO’s latest Trustees’ Annual Report and statement of accounts.
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## **TREAT ME KIND INTERNATIONAL**
## **TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)**
## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023**_
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
.............................. Mrs Macintosh **Trustee** Date: .............................................10/05/2024
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## **TREAT ME KIND INTERNATIONAL**
## **CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES ON THE PREPARATION OF THE UNAUDITED STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TREAT ME KIND INTERNATIONAL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023**
In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Charities Act 2011, we have prepared for your approval the financial statements of Treat Me Kind International for the year ended 30 November 2023, which comprise the statement of financial activities and the related notes from the charity’s accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.
As a practising member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at https://www.icaew.com/regulation.
This report is made to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated 19 September 2017. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of Treat Me Kind International and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the charity's trustees, as a body, in this report in accordance with ICAEW Technical Release 07/16 AAF. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Treat Me Kind International and the charity's trustees as a body, for our work or for this report.
It is your duty to ensure that Treat Me Kind International has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and surplus of Treat Me Kind International. You consider that Treat Me Kind International is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year, and is not required to obtain an independent examiner's report.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the financial statements of Treat Me Kind International. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory financial statements.
.........................10/05/2024 Richard Place Dobson Services Limited 1-7 Station Road Crawley West Sussex RH10 1HT
## **Darren Harding ACA FCCA DChA Chartered Accountants**
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## **TREAT ME KIND INTERNATIONAL**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT**
## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023**_
|||**Unrestricted**|**Unrestricted**|
|---|---|---|---|
|||**funds**|**funds**|
|||**2023**|**2022**|
||**Notes**|**£**|**£**|
|**Income from:**||||
|Donations|**3**|1,701|303|
|**Expenditure on:**||||
|Charitable activities|**4**|1,604|803|
|**Net income/(expenditure) for the year/**||||
|**Net movement in funds**||97|(500)|
|Fund balances at 1 December 2022||(1,212)|(712)|
|**Fund balances at 30 November 2023**||(1,115)|(1,212)|
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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## **TREAT ME KIND INTERNATIONAL**
## **BALANCE SHEET**
## _**AS AT 30 NOVEMBER 2023**_
|||**2023**||**2022**||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**Notes**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|**Current assets**||||||
|Cash at bank and in hand||245||18||
|**Creditors: amounts falling due within one**||||||
|**year**|**7**|(1,360)||(1,230)||
|Net current liabilities|||(1,115)||(1,212)|
|**Income funds**||||||
|Unrestricted funds|||(1,115)||(1,212)|
||||(1,115)||(1,212)|
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on .........................10/05/2024
.............................. Mrs Macintosh **Trustee**
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## **TREAT ME KIND INTERNATIONAL**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023**_
## **1 Accounting policies**
## **1.1 Accounting convention**
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's a constitution for charitable incorporated organisations, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
## **1.2 Going concern**
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
## **1.3 Charitable funds**
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
## **1.4 Income**
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
## **1.5 Expenditure**
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs directly associated with the welfare of animals and their associated support costs. The trustees have identified one charitable activities, Animal Welfare.
Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include office related costs and governance costs which support the charity's activity. These costs have been allocated to expenditure on charitable activities.
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## **TREAT ME KIND INTERNATIONAL**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)**
## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023**_
## **1 Accounting policies**
**(Continued)**
## **1.6 Cash and cash equivalents**
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
## _**Basic financial assets**_
Basic financial assets, cash and bank balances, are measured at transaction price including transaction costs. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
## _**Basic financial liabilities**_
Basic financial liabilities, creditors are recognised at transaction price. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
## _**Derecognition of financial liabilities**_
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
## **1.7 Taxation**
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
## **2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements**
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities as at the balance sheet date and the amounts reported for revenues and expenses during the year. However, the nature of estimation means that actual outcomes could differ from those estimates.
There were no key judgements or accounting estimates during the financial period.
## **3 Donations**
||**Unrestricted**|Unrestricted|
|---|---|---|
||**funds**|funds|
||**2023**|2022|
||**£**|£|
|Donations|1,701|303|
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## **TREAT ME KIND INTERNATIONAL**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)**
## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023**_
## **4 Charitable activities**
|Web hosting
Computer running costs
Advertising
Stall costs
Donations
Share of support costs (see note 5)
Share of governance costs (see note 5)
**Support costs**
**Support costs**
**Governance**
**costs**
**£**
**£**
Postage and stationery
150
-
Telecommunications
10
-
Bank charges
-
60
Accountancy fees
-
630
160
690
Analysed between
Charitable activities
160
690|**Unrestricted**
**fund**
**Unrestricted**
**fund**
**2023**
**2022**
**£**
**£**
15
20
385
29
200
-
113
-
41
-
754
49
160
103
690
651
1,604
803
**2023 Support costs**
**Governance**
**costs**
**2022**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
150
103
-
103
10
-
-
-
60
-
51
51
630
-
600
600
850
103
651
754
850
103
651
754|**Unrestricted**
**fund**
**Unrestricted**
**fund**
**2023**
**2022**
**£**
**£**
15
20
385
29
200
-
113
-
41
-
754
49
160
103
690
651
1,604
803
**2023 Support costs**
**Governance**
**costs**
**2022**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
150
103
-
103
10
-
-
-
60
-
51
51
630
-
600
600
850
103
651
754
850
103
651
754|
|---|---|---|
|||49
103
651|
|||803|
|||**2022**
**£**
103
-
51
600|
|||754|
|||754|
**5 Support costs**
Governance costs includes payments to the independent examiners of £630 (2022- £600) for the independent examination
## **6 Trustees**
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
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## **TREAT ME KIND INTERNATIONAL**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)**
## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023**_
|**7**
**Creditors: amounts falling due within one year**
Accruals
**8**
**Related party transactions**|**2023**
**£**
1,360|**2022**
**£**
1,230|
|---|---|---|
||||
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2022 - none).
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