Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2021 Period start date To 31/12/2021 Period end date
Charity name: CAREDOGS
Charity registration number: 1181339
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Covid-19 resulted in almost one-in-five elderly people feeling less confident to leave the house by themselves, as well as increasing levels of depression and anxiety in the over-70s. However, in contrast more than 85% of dog owners stated their pets had a positive effect on their wellbeing during the pandemic – something we at CareDogs are keen to replicate with our service. We want to see a future in which older people feel less isolated and lonely, thanks to the companionship of dogs and intergenerational friendships. Since dog ownership is not possible for everyone, we provide a local befriending scheme, in five south London boroughs, which pairs up volunteers and their dogs with older people in their area, to connect over a walk, chat or cup of tea. |
| 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 |
Since slowly emerging out of the covid-19 pandemic, volunteer-run small charity, CareDogs, was able to successfully deliver its pilot project with its first six pairs of volunteers, their dogs and six befriendee clients. This saw one of our volunteers (and their dogs) visit our clients once a week to build community connections for all involved. One of CareDogs' clients, Colin, says: ‘I used to drive everywhere before, but meeting Fiona and Ellie every week has been so good for me, to have a walk and a talk. I was lost after my wife Jo died unexpectedly last year... Having these walks every week have helped me regain structure - and I remember my love of walking! I now walk a lot more and feel so much better for it.’ CareDogs also ran a digital Christmas event in 2021 to fundraise and build brand awareness. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | In planning our activities for the year, we kept in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit at our trustee meetings. |
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | We are grateful for the many hours volunteers, including trustees, have given in delivering the objectives of the charity. Thank you so much. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | As at the date of this report the charity has, through the hard work of its volunteers, identified a number of beneficiaries of the charity’s services and continues to plan and achieve it’s charitable objectives. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| Other | Not applicable |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Income received from donations £1,267. Expenditure in running the charity, including delivering the services and fundraising were £1,117. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held for the purpose of future use in achieving the charitable objectives of the Charity. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £1,720 as at 31 December 2021 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No such concerns |
Additional information (optional)
| Additional information (optional) | Additional information (optional) | |
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| You may choose to include further statements | where relevant about: | |
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Not applicable |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable |
| Other | Not applicable |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO Charitable Objectives |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 | Trustees are selected based upon consensus of the existing trustees. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Not applicable |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Not applicable |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Not applicable |
| Other | Not applicable |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | CAREDOGS |
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| Other name the charity uses | n/a |
| Registered charity number | 1181339 |
| Charity’s principal address | PO BOX 76998 London SE19 9FD |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Delphine Chui | Trustee Chair |
Whole period | Not applicable | |
| Paloma Robinson | Trustee Compliance, Governance and Legal |
Whole period | Not applicable | |
| Deborah Warren | Trustee | Since 5 July2021 | Not applicable | |
| Alex Scotland | Trustee Treasurer |
Whole period | Not applicable | |
| Felicity Winkley | Trustee HR and Volunteer Engagement |
Whole period | Not applicable | |
| Melanie Astbury | Trustee Communications and Marketing |
Whole period | Not applicable | |
| Sean Mackenny | Trustee Programmes, Events andVolunteers |
Since 21 April 2021 | Not applicable | |
| Aneka Johnson | Trustee Partnerships |
Since 1 March 2021 | Not applicable |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Not applicable
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| Not applicable |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Not applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable 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 Not applicable
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Not applicable
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Not applicable
Other optional information
Not applicable
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Delphine Chui | Alex Scotland | |
Trustee and Chair |
Trustee and Treasurer | |
| 29 August 2022 | ||
| 29 August 2022 |
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