## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From 1 May 2021 Period start date To 30 April 2022 Period end date** ## **Charity name: Usk New Start Cat Rescue** ## **Charity registration number: 1179707** ## **Objectives and Activities** **----- Start of picture text -----**
SORP reference
Summary of the Para 1.17 To promote humane behaviour towards cats
purposes of the charity and kittens by providing appropriate care,
as set out in its protection, treatment and security for such
governing document animals. To advance the education of the
public in matters pertaining to animal welfare
in general and the prevention of cruelty and
suffering. To provide therapy cats to people
who are in need as a result disability.
Para 1.17 and 
Summary of the main To provide a loving, safe and secure
1.19
activities in relation to future for all cats and kittens who are
those purposes for the vulnerable through no fault of their
public benefit, in own.
particular, the activities,  To rescue cats within the South East
projects or services
Wales region, bring into foster with our
identified in the
volunteers, nurture and bring them
accounts.
back to good health if unwell or injured
and to ensure their future wellbeing
through a thorough adoption process.
 To educate our communities to be
caring and considerate to cats and to
understand their obligation as
responsible pet owners to provide
them with love, shelter, nutrition and
veterinary care when needed.
 To work with those in our communities
who have special needs, whether
physically or mentally disabled or with
other special needs, by providing
therapy cats.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The Trustees of Usk New Start Cat Rescue are
whether the trustees familiar with the Charity Commission Guidance
have had regard to the on public benefit and remain mindful of the
guidance issued by the guidance when carrying out the work of the
Charity Commission on rescue.
public benefit
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**Additional information (optional)** ## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other ## **Achievements and Performance** SORP reference During this period, Usk New Start Cat Rescue rehomed 117 cats and kittens. Summary of the main Para 1.20 achievements of the We work very hard to ensure appropriate charity, identifying the placements based on the cat/kitten’s difference the charity’s characteristics and the environment and work has made to the dynamics of the prospective new home. We circumstances of its conduct home checks and have thorough beneficiaries and any discussions with any prospective adopters. wider benefits to society as a whole. As Covid restrictions lifted, physical home checks were conducted but where restrictions prevented this, thorough video checks, discussions, roadside check and vet checks took place to ensure the appropriateness of a placement. We continued to work with the community to help find missing cats, reunite found/stray cats with their owners and to support with advice and education where appropriate. Our fundraising capability continued to be impacted during the period. Funds were raised by online appeals, raffles and donations. Funds raised have been used to pay our vet bills and fund the additional food, litter and routine medication (flea and worm treatment, kitten formula etc) required above the donations we receive for the cats in our foster care. ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: **----- Start of picture text -----**
Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
Performance of
fundraising activities Para 1.41
against objectives set
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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## **Financial Review** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 At the end of the period the company had
financial position at the £2578 cash in the bank. Annual summary :
end of the period
 Opening Balance in Bank £ 135
 Income from Donations
and Fundraising £ 61059
 Payments £ 58835
Closing Balance in Bank £ 2359
Statement explaining Para 1.22 As a small charity with no fixed
the policy for holding outgoings, Usk New Start Cat Rescue
reserves stating why does not operate with a defined
they are held reserve.
Funds are reviewed on a weekly basis
by the treasurer and reviewed
formally at each trustee meeting.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 0
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 In the event of a situation requiring
reserves funding beyond normal, budgeted
levels, we will launch an appeal or
stage a fund raising event.
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 n/a
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 n/a
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern
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## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: **----- Start of picture text -----**
 Donations
 Raffles
The charity’s principal  Online appeals and events
sources of funds Para 1.47
 Coach Trips
(including any  Fayres
fundraising)
 evening social events
 supermarket bag packing events
n/a
Investment policy and
objectives including any Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
Increasing costs of veterinary care .
A description of the Para 1.46
principal risks facing the
charity
Other
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## **Structure, Governance and Management** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Description of charity’s CIO
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Constitution
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 Trust
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Appointed by Board of Trustees
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
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction Para 1.51
and training of trustees
The charity’s
organisational structure Para 1.51
and any wider network
with which the charity
works
Relationship with any Para 1.51
related parties
Other
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## **Reference and Administrative details** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Charity name Usk New Start Cat Rescue
Other name the charity UNSCR
uses
Registered charity 1179707
number
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Charity’s principal 92 Maryport Street
address Usk
Monmouthshire
NP15 1AH
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
Samantha
1
Murray
2 Helen Myden Chair
3 Julie Price Lloyd Treasurer
4 Tracy Brace
5 Sharon Griffiths
Beverley
6
Dalgleish
7
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10
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
n/a
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for
whole year
n/a
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## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements n/a for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets ## **Additional information (optional)** ## **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 ## **Other optional information** ## **Declarations** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** **Signature(s)** **Full name(s)** Helen Myden **Position (eg** Chair **Secretary, Chair, etc)** **Date** 8 February 2023 **Usk New Start Cat Rescue** ## **Balance Sheet** |**As of 30 Apr 22**|**As of 30 Apr 22**|| |---|---|---| |Assets||| |Cash On Hand||| |Lloyds BB Inst Online Account No: 69984960|£175.01|| |Lloyds Treasurers Account No: 62406568|£2,165.46|| |Paypal|£19.52|| |Total Cash On Hand|£2,359.99|| |Collection Buckets & Vests|£75.00|| |Donated Stock|£2,500.00|| |||| |**Total Assets**|**£4,934.99**|| |Liabilities||| |||| |**Total Liabilities**|**£0.00**|| |||| |**Net Assets**|**£4,934.99**|| |Equity||| |Current Earnings|£2,224.80|| |Retained Earnings|£2,710.19|| |**Total Equity**|**£4,934.99**|| Fri Nov 11 11:56:18 2022 (GMT) Page 1 of 1 **Usk New Start Cat Rescue** ## **Profit and Loss** ||**May 21 - Apr 22**| |---|---| |Income|| |Bank Interest|£0.02| |Donations|£47,696.66| |Fundraising|£13,363.01| |**Total Income**|**£61,059.69**| |Expenses|| |Direct Costs|| |Cost of Charitable Activities|£3,825.37| |Cost of Fund Raising Events|£4,248.62| |Total Direct Costs|£8,073.99| |Overheads|| |Finance Costs|| |Paypal Fees|£64.67| |Total Finance Costs|£64.67| |Kitty Shack Rental|£960.00| |Medication|£2,596.36| |Public Liability Insurance|£118.48| |Vet Bills|£47,021.39| ||| |Total Overheads|£50,760.90| ||| |**Total Expenses**|**£58,834.89**| ||| |**Net Income**|**£2,224.80**| Fri Nov 11 11:55:34 2022 (GMT) Page 1 of 1 CHARITY (OMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl mombers of Usk New Start Cat Rescue On accounts for the year ended 30 April 2022 Charity no lif any) 1179707 Sèt out on pages 1&2 ~v..S addrt*)nai ¥hEels. I report to tFE trustees on my examination of the accounts ofthe above charity (Ihe Trust.) for the year ended 3010412022. As the Gharity's trustees, you a￿ responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Acr). Responsibilities and basis of report I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in Connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect." the aGcounling records were not kept in accordance with sedion 130 of the Charities Act,. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements con￿MIng the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is nol a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection V￿th the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understaTrling of the accounts to be reathed. ' Please delete the words in the brackels rfthey do not appty. Date: 1111112022 Signed: Name: Chris Myden Relevant professional qualification(s) or body Address: CSBA LTD l Oak Bluff, Chepstow, Monmouthshire NP16 6JZ IER Oct 2018 Section B Disclosure Only complete il the examiner needs lo highlight material matters of conTrrn (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Glve here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018