Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 1 May 2023 Period start date To: 30 April 2024 Period end date
Charity name: USK NEW START CAT RESCUE
Charity registration number: 1179707
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote humane behaviour towards cats and kittens by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for such animals. To advance the education of the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and sufering. To provide therapy cats to people who arein need as aresultdisability |
| 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 |
To provide a loving, safe and secure future for all cats and kittens who are vulnerable through no fault of their own. To rescue cats within the South East Wales region, bring into foster with our volunteers, nurture and bring them 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 providingtherapy cats. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees of Usk New Start Cat Rescue are familiar with the Charity Commission Guidance on public beneft and remain mindful of the guidance when carrying out the work of therescue. |
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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
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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 | During this period, Usk New Start Cat Rescue rehomed 89 cats and kittens. We work very hard to ensure appropriate placements based on the cat/kitten’s characteristics and the environment and dynamics of the prospective new home. We conduct home checks and have thorough discussions with any prospective adopters. 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 fnd 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, rafes and donations. Funds raised have been used to pay our vet bills and fund the additional food, litter and routine medication (fea and worm treatment, kitten formula etc) required abovethe donationswe |
receive for the cats in our foster care.
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the period the Charity had £ 8776 cash in the bank. Annual summary: Opening Balance in Bank £ 6679 Income from Donations & £93252 Fundraising Payments £91155 Closing Balance in Bank £ 8776 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | As a small charity with no fxed outgoings, Usk New Start Cat Rescue does not operate with a defned reserve. Funds are reviewed on a weekly basis by the treasurer and reviewed formally at each trusteemeeting. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Zero |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | In the event of a situation requiring funding beyond normal, budgeted levels, we will launch an appeal or stage a fund raising event. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | n/a |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Donations Rafes Online appeals and events Coach Trips Fayres |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | n/a |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Veterinary costs continue to increase along with demand of more cats requiring foster and medical treatment/neutering |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
CIO | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Trust |
| 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 | Appointed by Board of Trustees. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Usk New Start Cat Rescue |
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| Other name the charity uses | UNSCR |
| Registered charity number | 1179707 |
| Charity’s principal address | 92 Maryport Street Usk Monmouthshire NP15 1AH |
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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| Samantha Murray | ||||
| Helen Myden | Chair | |||
| BeverleyDalgleish | Treasurer | |||
| TracyBrace | ||||
| Sharon Griffiths | ||||
– 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 | |
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| n/a | ||
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 for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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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 Secretary, CHAIR Chair, etc)
Date 10 FEBRUARY 2025
USK NEW START CAT RESCUE – 1179707 1 May 2023 - 30 April 2024
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Section A Independent Examiner’s Report sport to the trustees/ Charity Name members of USK NEW START CAT RESCUE Charity no 1179707 >n accounts for the year (if any) ended 30 APRIL 2024 Set out on pages 1 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sh I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Tn for the year ended Responsibilities and basis of As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accoi in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). report
dependent examiner's I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my atement attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which g me cause to believe that in, any material respect: • accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or •
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