2021-03-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report					for the period
From	Period start date			To	Period end date
	1st	April	2020		31st	March	2021

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1180070

PAWS RESCUE UK

Charity's principal address TICKLY COTTAGE HIGH STREET SOUTH WOODCHESTER,GLOS. Postcode GL5 5EL

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any)
	Emily Blenkinsop	Chair	25/9/2018 to present
	Alison Caldwell		25/9/2018 topresent
	Katherine Lennon		25/9/2018 topresent
	Marion James		25/9/2018 to present
	John James		25/9/2018 to present

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19 20 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)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted

• (eg. trust, association, company)

Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be Trustee selection methods appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened (eg. appointed by, elected by) meeting of the charity trustees.

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

• policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;

• the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;

• relationship with any related parties;

• trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

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Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

To promote humane behaviour towards animals by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for cats and dogs in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage and to educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty to and suffering among animals. MITIGATING EVENT 2020/2021 COVID – 19

The arrival of Covid 19 pandemic in early 2020 has been a significant challenge for Paws Rescue UK and continues to impact through 2020/2021 and beyond.

Financial challenges, impact on fundraising, volunteers and movement during lockdown, difficulty in accessing veterinary healthcare, logistical challenges in arranging travel arrangements as international travel was halted or significantly restricted.

On the positive side as Covid 19 found many people working from or spending more time at home a sharp uptake in pet ownership was reported and as a consequence of that we have seen more adoption enquiries as well as more fostering offers which are invaluable in preparing our animals for a life in a loving home as opposed to street and shelter life. Summary of ties undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects We have had no choice but to adapt, adapt, adapt and have (include within this section the stepped up to the all-encompassing challenges that Covid – 19 statutory declaration that has brought. trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the From maximising the use of social media and the use of Charity Commission on public virtual platforms to manage, operate and administer the charity benefit) to finding new ways to fundraise and raise awareness of our work.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

Paws Rescue UK (PRUK) was registered with the charity commission in 2018 and primarily acts as a platform for Paws Rescue Qatar (PRQ) to re-home abandoned cats and dogs from the streets of Qatar to loving forever homes in the UK, Europe, Canada, United States and across the world.

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2020/2021 saw a total of 418 cats and dogs rescued by PRQ

272 dogs 146 cats 2020/2021 saw a total of 291 cats and dogs adopted 186 dogs 105 cats

2020/2021 saw a total of 168 international adoptions 103 dogs

65 cats 2020/2021 saw a total of 123 local (Qatar) adoptions 83 dogs 40 cats

2020/2021 we had 30 foster homes made available to us both in Qatar and internationally.

PRUK also raises funds to help support the running costs of Paws Rescue Qatar’s shelter in Mesaieed Qatar.

Qatar is a particularly hostile place for the street cats and dogs that live there. A desert country where temperatures regularly reach over 50 degrees Celsius with very little rain. Due to cultural attitudes and religious beliefs, cats and particularly dogs are not welcome and considered by many to be little more than vermin. The transient population where over 90% are not nationals means that large numbers of animals are abandoned when people leave the country. Starving, diseased, poisoned, beaten, shot, intentionally targeted by driving cars, abused, and rounded up only to be dumped in the desert to die an agonising death is the lot for these poor creatures in their short lives. Although a law against animal cruelty exists its enforcement is non-existent.

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PRUK adoption process. A careful screening and matching process is undertaken for all animal adoptions. All applications are carefully reviewed, references are taken and adopter and home checks (virtual) take place. We use our knowledge of each animal and do our utmost to ensure that person/home matches the animal. All adoptive homes are assessed on an individual basis some of whom have been blanket turned away from mainstream adoption charities, no outdoor space, children etc. Preventing some who have been turned away from other charities purchasing puppies through traditional and often unregulated. We set up chats with adopters, fosters and shelter personnel for each adoption. We give advice to all adopters, along with full back up post adoption care and behaviour needs. In the unlikely event that the adoption fails we will make alternative arrangements to find the right home for that animal. We will always try to have a dog or cat in foster care prior to them flying to their forever homes. Fostering plays a key part in helping a rescued animal on its journey to a new life. We charge an adoption fee which is used to contribute towards the cost of rescue, veterinary costs, rehabilitation and travel. All our animals are fully vaccinated, spayed or neutered, microchipped, dewormed and have received a tick/flea treatment prior to rehoming. All dogs are Quad tested for heartworm, Lyme disease, Ehrlichia and Anaplasma. All cats tested for FIV/FELV. Depending on the destination country some also require to have had a rabies serology test also. If for any reason an adoption fails PRUK will make alternative plans to find that cat or dog an alternative forever home. PRUK Positive Adoption Process. Sometimes an animal may have special needs in terms of disability, health, behavioural issues or even be a particular breed. In these cases we will actively look for suitable adopters and organisations that specialise in looking after them. This could be a rescue group that cares for disabled and life ending animals. Groups that work with animal wheelchairs or have the specialist resources and experience to help animals with behavioural issues. For some breeds of dogs such as working dogs, huskies we will look for homes in northern, colder climates such as Canada and North America or homes in rural areas. PRUK Travel Planning. prepares and books all necessary travel arrangements, permits, health checks and other paperwork to facilitate the international rehoming of our cats and dogs. We also help advise the expats of Qatar who want to repatriate their pets what they need to have in place in order for them to take their pets home. We also can provide a not-for-profit repatriation service. PRUK along with PRQ manage a number of TNR (Trap, Neuter and Release) colonies in Qatar. With the help of volunteers these colonies of cats and dogs are fed, watered, spayed and neutered

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and receive veterinary care if needed. Whenever possible and with shelter space and funds allowing some of these animals are taken into the shelter, prepared for travel and rehomed. PRUK will take every opportunity to educate and instigate meaningful dialogue with the Qatar ministries and decision makers in order to better the plight of street dogs and cats in Qatar.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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The charity is extremely grateful to all our volunteers without whom not a single animal could be rescued and rehomed.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

• policy on grantmaking;

• policy programme related investment;

• contribution made by volunteers.

Volunteers . A number of volunteers help us in numerous ways , which include (but is not limited to) activities such as ● responding to adoption applications and performing home checks ● preparing paperwork for flights and import ● providing guidance to adopters throughout the adoption process and post adoption ● organising fundraising ● organising return of travel crates to Qatar In Qatar, volunteers support by: ● responding to rescue calls and emergency situations ● driving animals to the vets, foster homes, and airports ● picking up supplies ● spending time with our animals to rehabilitate, socialise and exercise them ● organising fundraising activities and events ● participating in animal welfare awareness events ● manage all aspects of the shelter, care and rehoming of all our animals Foster Homes. We are also extremely grateful to our network of fosterers who play a vital role in providing our animals with a safe and loving home while teaching them social skills. or providing a quiet safe space for them to recuperate after surgeries and traumatic events Flight buddies are invaluable in helping us escort some of our animals overseas In kind contributions - we are grateful to receive a whole range of in-kind contribution from food, veterinary and cleaning supplies, to vehicles, domestic appliances, and maintenance work Royal Canine Qatar regularly donates specialist dog and cat food. Vets - we would like to thank our veterinary surgeons and practices that help us in often the most urgent, difficult, and horrific circumstances in providing medical support and advice often at reduced rates and in their own private time. Trustees and volunteers - receive no remuneration whatsoever. Giving of their time and resources freely with only the interest of the animals at heart and a desire to make a difference to their plight.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Within the background of a worldwide Covid 19 pandemic and the significant impact that it had and continues to have PRUK achieved the following

418 animals rescued and taken into the shelter

291 animals rehomed locally in Qatar and abroad

Below is just a few examples of the many rescues (too many to list in this report) that Paws Rescue facilitated in 2020.

Bottle fed pups

We were alerted to a distressing image and plea for help that had been posted on one of the animal rescue community groups.

It took some time to track, contact and get a reply from the person who had posted the plea for help.

It transpired that the dying mum and 9 newborn pups were located in Ras Laffan, an industrial city located 80km north of Doha. Arrangements were made to get the now 6 surviving pups to Doha where a Paws volunteer rushed to get them to the vets. Now lifeless and very very cold, 3 Paws volunteers , Dr Leo and Vet nurse Jerome frantically got to work to warm up each of the pups with towels and a hairdryer while trying to get them to take some puppy milk through a syringe. Hopes were not high that they would make it.

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Thankfully all survived the night and an appeal was then put out across social media looking for volunteers to bottle feed the puppies.

3 amazing ladies and their families stepped up to the challenge, the puppies were split into more manageable groups of of 2

Taking care of orphaned new born puppies is a serious and challenging responsibility: 2 hourly feeds through the night, stimulating toilet, keeping them warm and closely ,monitoring them for dehydration, hypothermia and hypoglycemia.

Pearl, Penny, Percy, Pip, Parker and Perry received limitless tlc from their foster moms and over the next few weeks grew stronger and stronger by the day. A bottlefeed chat was set up and through that experiences, concerns, advice were shared and support given. Friends and connections were made for life and a real sense of community like the puppies was reared and thrived.

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Perhaps not surprisingly our wonderful foster moms and their families fell in love with their charges and could not be parted from them. Four were “foster fails” 3 live locally for now in Qatar but will heading to the UK and the US in the future, 2 are living the best life stateside while one found her forever home in Germany.

Qatar National Museum a cultured rescue and adoption

In Feb 2020 a holiday-maker Heidi Boone visited Qatar from the US. While in Qatar she went to visit the Qatar National Museum. Out front was a very small black and white stray kitten (later named Felipe). This little kitten went to Heidi and would not leave her side. Heidi toured the museum and when she left a few hours later another ginger and white cat (later named Rose) was outside desperately seeking the attention of all the museum visitors. Heidi watched for a while and spent some time with both kittens before getting into a cab and returning to her hotel and then back to the US. Heidi could not stop thinking about these two street cats and wrote to Paws to see if we could help rescue them and send them to her in the US. Once we established this was for real, a mission impossible it seemed, finding two specific street cats of the tens of thousands that try to survive on the harsh streets of Qatar. Amazingly, with the help of a fellow rescuer and cat lady Carlotta of @TNR Qatar (who coincidentally worked for Qatar Museums) both cats were found and we pledged to bring them in as soon as space was available in the shelter. Tragically while waiting for that space Felipe disappeared but Rose was brought into safety. Still, we did not give up and a couple of weeks later Felipe reappeared and was brought in also. Once at Paws Rescue Felipe was found to be a girl and renamed Felipa and both girls were prepared (health checked, vaccinated etc.) for travel. Then Covid - 19 struck and almost all flights to Boston were cancelled. Rose and Felipa then spent almost 7 months waiting for a travel opportunity to open for them (all the time Heidi supported them financially). Finally in Oct 2020 both were able to board a flight to Boston. Heidi is sure that Felipa recognised her. Looking at this photo of them together it does seem that way. Rose found an amazing home with Heidi's friend (as the two girls decided they were not that keen on each other).

“thank you for all that Paws did for my Felipa and Rose. Based on a message you received from a complete stranger, you saved two furry angels, both are truly amazing animals. I cannot thank you enough for all that you did and for restoring / strengthening my faith in humanity.” Heidi Marie Boone

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Heidi and Felipa

Maurice and Livvy

One hot early spring evening in 2020, one of our trustees was asked to deliver food to some cats that had been rescued by someone that was unable to care for them. Alongside many cats found inside in cages were multiple outdoor street cats. Hiding amongst those outdoor cats was Maurice, a large and frightened Himalayan male. It was decided that he needed urgent intervention, and so he was picked up in the following days and brought into Paws Rescue. Maurice was found to be severely malnourished as well as being riddled with ringworm. The cats that fare the worst in the streets are the breed cats, who have no natural instinct to scavenge and fend for themselves, so Maurice was a lucky cat indeed. In the summer of 2020 Maurice flew to Manchester, where he has been living happily with his adoptive family. He was joined in October 2020 by Livvy,

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another tiny Himalayan cat who was rescued from the vet where she was abandoned.

The Little and Large of the Himalayan cat world, Maurice and Livvy are now a magnificent, bonded pair; much loved and well cared for by their adoptive family. All the cats found inside at this location were all rescued as soon as they could be, then rehabilitated and rehomed to the UK.

Pointer Mum and pups

One morning in September 2020, we had a strange call from Qatar Airways cargo. A Pointer they had been transporting from Lebanon to Pakistan via Doha was being fed in transit when squeaking was heard… when they looked into the crate they saw two puppies! They

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quickly released mum and babies from the crate, and 3 more puppies were born.

Not knowing what to do, the airline contacted Paws Rescue to see if we could look after them all until they were old enough to continue their onward journey. The owner of the dog decided he didn’t want to pay for boarding or wait, so he decided to surrender the dog and the puppies, and Paws had the task of raising them and finding them homes. All the pups were named with a travel theme - Stig, Saira, Marco, Wanda and Tarka.

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We soon decided that Qatar wasn’t the place for these dogs, they needed great homes where they had countryside to roam and where they could get the huge amount of exercise they needed. They were all fostered by one of our trustees until they were all too much to handle en masse! From there they all left for individual foster homes until they were old enough to fly. We have an amazing network of wonderful fosters in Qatar.

All the dogs bar one were placed into permanent homes with the help of Pointers in Need. Wanda was adopted by an American family who were returning to live on their huge expanse of land on a lakeside.

Noelle and her puppies

On Dec 23rd 2020, we were alerted to a dog with a head wound hiding under a car with her puppies. Volunteers rushed to rescue her and brought her and her 6 puppies to the vet and then to foster care. The dog was named Noelle having been rescued so close to Christmas. Nearby workers had tried to help her and tried to kill ohh maggots In her head wound by pouring cockroach killer on it. Despite all the pain she had been through, she was a very gentle sound and we were able to find her a loving home in the US. Her 6 puppies also found homes, of which some went to forever homes in the UK.

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All puppies and Noelle have found loving forever homes in the UK and Canada. This picture shows Noelle in her foster home in Qatar before her flight:

Paws Foster Families

Fostering is a wonderful way to help our animals on their journey to their happy ever after. These temporary loving homes have multiple benefits for cats and dogs. It can be a place where a dog or cat can recuperate from a trauma or medical procedure. It helps them acclimatise to a home life and can make them more adoptable. It frees up shelter space meaning another dog or cat can be rescued. It's a way to really get to know that dog or cat's personality which is taken into account when matching them to future adopters. PRUK, fosters and adopters are set up on fostering chats which is a great way to support both foster and adopter and animal.

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Paws has a number of foster families in a number of countries including the UK, Qatar and the States. Fostering is also really rewarding.

A fosters tale:

John and Jeannette are expats from the Philippines and have been living in Qatar for 5 years. Lifelong animal lovers, they were moved by the horrible situation for animals in Qatar and started feeding strays in various colonies in 2019. That was when they first heard of Paws who responded to a post looking for help for an injured dog.

“……. Emily from Paws sent us a message to ask for details and gave interest in rescuing this particular dog. After that instance we have never lost communication with this great organisation. We have tried our best to at least help foster dogs under their care until they have found new homes or at least while these dogs are still awaiting flight buddies. As of now we have fostered 6 dogs for Paws and it has been an awesome feeling knowing that all the dogs that we have fostered have been adopted by very good families that we know will take care of them and give them a second chance in life.” John and Jeanette have been foster parents to Paws dogs Neo, Poppet, Tigress, Bailey, Jaxson and Daks.

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Happy Tails

We continued to use our “Happy Tails” platform where adopters can join and share stories, experiences, photographs and videos with fellow Happy Tail adopters. Currently Paws Rescue Happy Tails has 359 active members.

Here is just a snapshot of some of the hundreds of posts of from the Paws alumni. Thank you to each and everyone for giving our special babies a second chance and a happy ever after.

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We worked hard to increase our digital footprint throughout 2020/21. With Facebook and Instagram engagement for both PRUK and PRQ. (At time of writing this report this was collectively 23,119 followers on Facebook and 11,117 on Instagram).

This was essential as many of the traditional ways to raise funds and awareness were not able to go ahead because of the pandemic. We held several online fundraisers and awareness campaigns. Some examples of which are

Feb 2021 Just Giving Campaign which raised £9484.

Online Auction in May 2020 and March 2021 Virtual Worldwide Quiz

Virtual shop to sell Christmas and paws branded merchandise

We were also featured in an AFP News France -Presse (AFPFrance24) piece that aired in March 21 which highlighted the animal abuse surges in Qatar.

Rescue is the Best Breed. Our animals are ambassadors for other strays in Qatar, they are living proof of what love and proper care can do to an animal. Giving a home to a Paws Rescue dog or cat is the most rewarding experience.

In gratitude

We would like to express our gratitude to a very special lady and her family. Susan Jayne Russel (1970-2021) sadly passed away before her newly adopted Pointer puppy Saira arrived in the UK. An incredibly generous amount of £3100 was donated to Paws Rescue by her family and friends. The Paws Rescue clinic Is dedicated to her memory.

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Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

Paws Rescue UK has low overheads in the UK and most cash reserves are donated to Paws Rescue Qatar for purposes specified by Paws Rescue UK. The cash reserves are monitored by the trustees throughout the year and small levels of cash are maintained in the UK to address risks and spending commitments.

Details of any funds materially Not applicable in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

• the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);

• how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;

The charity’s only source of funding is by way of public donations or adoption fees. The charity receives no government grants or grant funding.

As this charity continues to work towards a better future for animals in Qatar, we continue to rely on public support and public donations.

• investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

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) EmilyBlenkinsop Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc) Date 27/01/2022

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ATrID WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Paws Rescue UK On accounts for the year ended 31st March 2021 Charity no (rfany) 1180070 Set out on pages 1and2 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsib￿ for the preparation of the accounts in accordan￿ wtth the requirements of the Chartties Act 2011 he Acr). I report in resped of my examination of th8 Trusfs accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying OLrt my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under sedion 145{5)(b) of the Act. Independ•nt charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to •xaminer's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ") which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounts'ng records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charrties Act,. or the accounts did not aGcord viith the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming 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 Irue and fairf view which is not a matter onsidered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Please delete the in the brackets rfth8y do not apply. Signed: Dats: 19th Jan 2022 Name: Elizabeth Campbell Relevant professional qualifiGation(s> or body C.l.M.A IER Oct 2018

{if any): Address: 113 Wood Vale London SE23 3DT Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examIr￿r$). Give here brief detalls of any Items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018