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LONDON INNER CITY KITTIES
UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31/01/2021
## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT**
## **The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31/01/2021.**
## **Principal activities**
The principal activity of the charity in the year under review was to rescue stray and abandoned cats and to take in unwanted pets and after placing them in foster homes and giving them veterinary care, to find them permanent new caring homes.
## **Structure governance and management**
Besides the unpaid trustees, the charity had 26 unpaid volunteers and 121 unpaid fosterers. Policy is set by the trustees who oversee all activities of the charity.
The report was prepared in accordance with the special provisions within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 23/07/2021.
**Gillian Morton**
Trustee
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## **Who are we?**
## **Our Values/Mission**
We are a small, cat rescue charity run entirely by a team of volunteers. Our vision is that every homeless city kitty, regardless of age or health, is given a second chance of a safe and fulfilling life. We are a no-kill charity that provides medical treatment to all kitties in need.
## **Our aims:**
- For no cat to be left to forage for food, or find safety on the streets
- For every London Inner City Kitty to be in a loving home
- For every cat to be given the opportunity of a full life
- Work with members of the public to rehome abandoned cats
- Giving loving homes to every London Inner City Kitty
- Providing the best quality service and care every step of the process
- Educate the community around cat welfare and the importance of neutering
## **Our story**
Several cat lovers with many years’ rescue experience and a shared vision for London cats formed L.I.C.K. to merge resources to help kitties in need, especially those overlooked and in the most need of medical attention and long-term fostering.
We primarily operate in East and North London but often answer calls for help from members of the public and other charities all over London.
## **Community**
During this period, we have seen a large increase in calls for support from the community. We have assisted Hackney Council with rehoming stray cats and cats whose owners are no longer able to care for them due to age, health issues, disability or financial hardship. We have worked with social workers to assist women fleeing domestic violence and social services to rehome cats surrendered from unsafe situations.
If a member of the public requires assistance with a pregnant cat we help to rehome the kittens and neuter the mother.
## **Spend policy**
100% of donations go towards medical expenses, specialty medical food, medicine and on a few occasions is used for equipment, food and litter. You can find a breakdown of our expenditure on page 12.
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## **Our impact in numbers**
## **312**
**Cats rescued (Jan 20 – Jan 21)**
## **26 Volunteers recruited**
During this period, we recruited **26 volunteers** across all areas of the charity including but not limited to: Fundraising and partnerships, Marketing and social media, Drivers to transport cats to and from the vet and Adoption admin.
**244**
**Cats adopted**
## **Ambassador Programme**
The London Inner City Kitty Ambassador Program is a new part of the charity established in 2021. The team consists of volunteers passionate about cats who have all fostered and/or adopted cats through L.I.C.K. and wanted to do more to help re-home and nurture cats in need. L.I.C.K.
Ambassadors are the faces of our charity within their communities across the greater London area who support us by raising awareness about animal welfare by organizing events, and helping to fundraise on our behalf such as monthly challenges such as walks/ marathons that generate donations,
garage sales/selling personal secondhand goods online and donating proceeds to L.I.C.K., asking local establishments if they want to get involved through flyers/posters on local bulletin boards etc.
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## **Phil’s story**
Phil came to us with suspected skin cancer in his ears and after a biopsy, our vet confirmed it was positive. Phil needed treatment including having both ears removed.
He is extremely gentle, never scratches or bites.
Phil is FIV+ so he was rehomed to a home with no other cats, and where he would be able to be kept inside at all times.
When he arrived at his foster home he was initially very timid, however, once he became more trusting of them, he turned into a very sweet and affectionate boy. He loves nothing more than cuddles and is the perfect lap cat.
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## **Teddy Bear’s story**
Teddy Bear came to us from another charity after sadly losing a leg in the dangerous streets of London, where
he was most likely run over by a car. He recuperated very well! Having 3 legs hasn’t stopped him exploring his fosterer’s home and hopping around the place! Including jumping on the sofa for cuddles.
Teddy’s favourite things are talking back to humans, and his blanket, which he loves to knead. Teddy Bear was very lucky to find the perfect home with Hellen where he even got his own Christmas Gift! He now lives in North London where he has access to a safe enclosed garden where he can relax with his new foster parents!
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## **Tom’s story**
Tom was being fed in the streets, he looked a bit rough when we got him to the vet, we found out that he had diabetes and FIV+.
Tom went to his super amazing fosterer Viviene who learned how to give him his insulin shots every day. She found him to be a playful, energetic and curious cat with a big personality and an even bigger appetite. During the day he’ll run around chasing around some invisible prey or sleeping near his foster parent. He’s vocal when it comes to food and isn’t shy from stealing anything edible from the kitchen counter (so you need to be careful not to leave anything out).
He has the most adorable “chirp” and enjoys being close to humans at all possible moments. He loves affection, and although he is not a lap cat, he will tolerate being picked up for a very brief cuddle.
After very good care by our wonderful vet team and his fosterer, Tom stopped needing the insulin shots but would need special food. We found a forever home that fit Tom’s care requirements.
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## **Dido’s story**
Dido was rescued by our team after being attacked by foxes in the street. Heartbreakingly, Dido lost all of her kittens and one of her eyes to the attack. She has recovered extremely well from her surgery, and has slowly regained her confidence being fostered by our volunteer, Perrine.
Once Dido came out of her shell, she became a very curious little kitty. She loves to be with humans, either snuggled up on her favourite chair in their company or following them all around the house. She likes spending most of her time sitting at
the window and watching the world go by. When she isn’t being nosey, she loves to play with her favourite toys, and rarely turns down a belly rub.
We found the perfect quiet home with Jo where she was able to give Dido lots of love and patience.
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## **Lulu’s story**
Lulu is a pretty girl and a special kitten. She was born with a vertebrae missing and does not have the use of her back legs. She is able to move her tail and through sheer determination (and because she has never known anything different) is able to scoot around at speed pulling herself with her front paws and with her backside in the air. Lulu loves life. She has tons of personality with a very playful streak and has a very loud purr especially when eating (she LOVES food), when playing with her favourite feather toys or ping pong balls or when having cuddles with her foster mummy. She is bossy and very determined; She knows what she wants
and goes at it – whether climbing to the top of the cat tree, getting up on the sofa for a snooze or getting to the front of the line for a treat.
Sarah fell in love with Lulu and her story and was very keen in adopting her. After the interviews, she was approved to adopt her! Lulu was renamed Wednesday and she now has a kitty brother to nap with.
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## **Shelley’s story**
We were called about a mum and three kittens living in bushes and rubbish in a back garden. We could only get the mum Shonda and Shelley at first, but we went back two more days to get the two other kittens. They were feral at first and did not trust people, so their fosterer Esin had to work on socialising them by hand-feeding, petting them only when they were asleep, etc.
Once they were more comfortable being played with and handled, they all found new homes. Shelley was one of the kittens
and as her siblings were homed in a pair, Shelley went to a home with another cat.
Her new mum pampers her so much and can’t stop taking photos of her!
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## **Partnerships**
This year saw the start of our partnerships, working with like-minded companies who can support us with donations and exposure.
We began working with Lily’s Kitchen, makers of proper food for pets, by running a successful social media “takeover” on their Instagram, which boasts over 50k followers.
We are always looking to work with businesses interested in cat welfare. Over lockdown we have been working on multiple partnership projects that we are excited to share with you during 2021.
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## **Financial Review**
## **How we spent**
- £47,090.19
- £2,009.43
- Veterinary fees & Medicine Litter, Food & Equipment
## **Where our income came from**
- £32,885.44 Donations
- Adoption donations Fundraising events VAT Repayments Grants
- £11,052.00
- £605.00
- £4,265.04
- £5,000.00
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**Statement of financial activities at 31 January 2021**
|**Income**
Income from generated funds
Donations and legacies
**Total Income and endowments**
**Expenses**
Costs of generating funds
Expenditure on Charitable activities
**Total Expenses**
**Net gains on investments**
**Net Income**
**Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fxed assests**
**Net movement in funds:**
Net income for the year
Funds at the start of the year
**Funds at the end of the year**|**Unrestricted funds**
**£**
**Restricted funds**
**£**
**Total 2021**
**£**|
|---|---|
||0.00
0.00
0.00
53,807.48
0.00
53,807.48|
||**53,807.48**
**0.00**
**53,807.48**|
||0.00
0.00
0.00
49,099.62
0.00
49,099.62|
||**49,099.62**
**0.00**
**49,099.62**|
||**0.00**
**0.00**
**0.00**
**4,707.86**
**0.00**
**4,707.86**
4,707.86
0.00
4,707.86
7,534.91
0.00
7,534.91|
||**12,242.77**
**0.00**
**12,242.77**|
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**Balance sheet at 31 January 2021**
|**Current assets**
Cash at bank and in hand
**Net current assets**
**Total assets less current liabilities**
**Capital and reserves**
**Unrestricted funds**
**General fund**|**Unrestricted funds**
**£**
**Restricted funds**
**£**
**Total 2021**
**£**|
|---|---|
||12,242.77
0.00
12,242.77
12,242.77
0.00
12,242.77|
||**12,242.77**
**0.00**
**12,242.77**|
||12,242.77
0.00
12,242.77|
||**12,242.77**
**0.00**
**12,242.77**|
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## **Notes to the Financial Statements at 31 January 2021**
## **Note 1: Accounting policies**
## **1a. Basis of Accounting**
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS102 – The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
## **1b. Change in Accounting Policy**
In preparing the financial statements for the current year, the company has adopted the following Financial Reporting Standards: Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2015).
The adoption of new accounting standards has not resulted in any adjustments to the results of the company in either this year or the previous year.
## **1c. Incoming Resources**
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
## **1d. Resources Expended**
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.
## **1e. Allocation and Apportionment of Costs**
All costs relate to the single activity of the charitable company and are recognised accordingly.
## **1f. Fund Accounting**
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Designated funds are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for the specific future purposes or projects.
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**Notes to the Financial Statements at 31 January 2021**
## **Note 2**
|**Creditors:**
**amounts falling due within one year**|**Unrestricted funds**
**£**
**Restricted funds**
**£**
**Total 2021**
**£**|
|---|---|
||**53,807.48**
**0.00**
**53,807.48**|
## **Note 3**
|**Unrestricted funds**
General fund|**Brought**
**forward**
**£**
**Incoming**
**resources**
**£**
**Outgoing**
**resources**
**£**
**Transfers**
**£**
**Carried**
**forward**
**£**|
|---|---|
||7,534.91
53,807.48
(49,099.62)
0.00
12,242.77|
||**7,534.91**
**53,807.48**
**(49,099.62)**
**0.00**
**12,242.77**|
## **Note 4**
|**Restricted funds**|**Brought**
**forward**
**£**
**Incoming**
**resources**
**£**
**Outgoing**
**resources**
**£**
**Transfers**
**£**
**Carried**
**forward**
**£**|
|---|---|
||0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00|
||**0.00**
**0.00**
**0.00**
**0.00**
**0.00**|
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**at 31 January 2021**
## **Incoming resources**
|**Incoming resources**
**Incoming resources from generated funds**|**Unrestricted funds**
**£**
**Restricted funds**
**£**
**Total 2021**
**£**|
|---|---|
|||
||**53,807.48**
**0.00**
**53,807.48**|
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## **Expenses at 31 January 2021**
|**Expenses**
Costs of generating funds
Governance Costs
**Other direct expenses**|**Unrestricted funds**
**£**
**Restricted funds**
**£**
**Total 2021**
**£**|
|---|---|
||0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
**49,099.62**
**0.00**
**49,099.62**|
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## **COntact details**
**Email:** londoninnercitykitties@gmail.com
- - - **Website:** https://www.london inner city kitties.org **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/londoninnercitykitties **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/LondonInnerCityKitties **Twitter:** https://twitter.com/LDNCityKitties
## **administrative details**
## **Trustees:**
Gillian Kay Morton Janice Elaine Godfrey Beatriz Corona Chouza
Julia O’Hanlon
**Charity number:** 1181426