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2022-01-31-accounts

Unaudited Accounts for the year ended 31/01/2022

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31/01/2022.

Principal activities

The principal activity of the charity in the year under review was to rescue stray and abandoned cats as well as surrendered pets and after placing them in foster homes and giving them veterinary care and behaviour assessment, to find them permanent caring homes.

Structure governance and management

Besides the unpaid trustees, the charity had 36 unpaid volunteers and 173 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 28/07/2022.

Gillian Morton

Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT for the year ended 31/01/2022

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of London Inner City Kitties

I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31/01/2022.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity’s gross income did not exceed £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiners statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records

kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiners statement

In connect with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

Selina Rashid ACCA , 28/07/2022

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Who are we?

Our Values/Mission

We are a small, cat rescue charity run entirely by a team of unpaid 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 kitties in need.

Our aims:

Our story

Several cat lovers with many years’ rescue experience and a shared vision for London cats formed L.I.C.K. to help kitties in need, especially those overlooked and in the most need of medical attention or long-term fostering.

We primarily operate in East and North London but often cover London outskirts.

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Who are we?

Community

We are still feeling the financial fallout from the pandemic and with inflation on the rise we expect the demand for our services to continue to increase. Throughout 2021 and the first half of 2022 we have continued to answer calls for help from members of the public, other charities and local authorities.

Towards the end of 2021 we were able to resume in person events. During December we held a very successful craft meet up day and attended several markets across London. These were great opportunities to raise awareness about the work we do and meet new foster carers and adopters. We have a lot of exciting events planned for the second half of 2022 including a cat themed yoga meet-up.

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Who are we?

Impact of Covid and Brexit

After Brexit people returned to their home countries, abandoning or surrendering their pet cats. During the pandemic we saw a huge increase in requests for help because people lost their homes or jobs or suffered a diminution of their income. We did not cease activities at any point, continuing to work through challenging times by establishing Covid safety measures and making the adoption process fully digital.

Additionally, Covid and Brexit had a disastrous effect on veterinary care. After Brexit large numbers of vets and vet nurses went back to European countries and it became challenging to recruit additional personnel. The subsequent vet shortage meant delays in getting appointments and care, increasing the time we had to hold cats before adoption. At the start of the pandemic vets stopped neutering cats, creating an explosion in the population of kittens born to stray cats. Now adults, those unneutered cats are suffering illnesses and having kittens. We are partnering with other charities to provide medical help to those cats, to neuter both strays and domestic cats that missed out on neutering during the pandemic and to give help with the kittens resulting from lack of neutering.

We are expecting even more members of the community to come forward asking for help during 2022 due to the economic crisis in the UK while we continue to struggle with the post Brexit vet shortage and the continuing effects of the increased stray population caused by the pandemic.

Spend policy

100% of donations go towards medical expenses, specialty medical food, medicine and on a few occasions is used for food and litter. You can find a breakdown of our expenditure on page 20.

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Our impact in numbers

389

314

Cats rescued (Feb 21 – Jan 22)

Ambassador Programme

The London Inner City Kitty Ambassador Programme is a new part of the charity established in 2021. The team consists of volunteers passionate about cats who have sometimes fostered and/or adopted cats through L.I.C.K. and wanted to do more to help rehome and nurture cats in need.

L.I.C.K. Ambassadors are the faces of our charity within their communities across the greater London area. They support us by raising awareness about animal welfare and by helping to fundraise on our behalf through events that generate donations such as sponsored walks, arts and crafts

Cats rehomed

events, Christmas and summer markets and yoga in the park. The team has created informational L.I.C.K. flyers/posters that have been distributed across the city and displayed in local establishments to further help spread awareness.

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Volunteers

As of March 2022, we have formed a team of 36 unpaid volunteers (30% increase from the previous year) who alongside their day to day jobs give their personal time to the charity. The teams are in charge of Fundraising, Building Partnerships, Marketing, Social Media, Accounting, Design, Adoptions and Drivers to transport cats to and from the vet. We not only look to gain expertise and time from the volunteers, but we are providing opportunities for our volunteers to gain work experience, learn from other volunteers and grow their knowledge of animal welfare and cat care while meeting like minded individuals.

During the Christmas period, we asked members of the public to volunteer some of their time to make handicrafts to sell in our markets to raise funds. We saw an incredible response and were able to meet so many individuals passionate about animal welfare.

Testimonial Quotes

Esin Y

“ Working with L.I.C.K. has exposed me to countless fields within non-profit organisations, ranging from finances to graphic design, through opportunities to collaborate with many different people. As one of the youngest volunteers, it was immeasurably valuable to collaborate with experts in different areas and have a test run of so many areas of work, all while working to secure better lives for London’s community of cats.”

Rowen W

“ Since joining L.I.C.K. as a volunteer, I have developed many transferable skills, including copywriting, effective communication with colleagues and members of the public, problem solving, and time management. It has also helped me, mentally, during my move to a new city by providing me with networking opportunities: to form relationships with my colleagues. Most poignantly, however, I have experienced a development of empathy and a sense of gratification from providing my time to a cause which I wholeheartedly support. L.I.C.K. provides a crucial and valuable service, improving the welfare of cats across London. I have nothing but admiration and respect for the whole team and I count myself lucky to be a part of it.”

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Jasper’s story

After being abandoned on a farm where his mum and siblings were sold, Jasper came to us with cat flu. He was taken to the hospital by one of our volunteers, and here he recovered nicely after finishing his course of medication.

Jasper is a lovely kitty who loves playtime and cuddles. He would also like to have naps on his fosterer’s shoulders/neck. He wasn’t used to being left alone and could be quite mischievous! But we managed to find him a loving home to give him loads of attention and help him to learn boundaries.

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Samson’s story

Samson was surrendered due to having many behaviour issues. He needed to learn how to interact appropriately with his family, especially how to ask nicely for attention and food. With time and patience, his foster family helped him slowly learn to trust and helped pacify his anxieties. After several months, he was ready to move into a forever home that could support him on his journey, and allow his caring and cuddly personality to blossom.

He is an intelligent, cuddly, active kitty but had some abandonment issues. Thanks to our adoptions team, he finally found a patient and supportive household that is helping him to learn healthy behaviours.

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Salt and Pepper’s story

Salt and Pepper were taken in from the cold by our volunteers as they were sadly found in a garden. But soon enough, they were safe in a warm foster home.

Pepper is an outgoing, confident kitten who loves playing with her smaller sister. Salt is the quieter out of the two and needed some support to build up her confidence. When they tired themselves out, they would love to snuggle up together with their fosterer. They are living their best life in a loving adoptive home together.

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Olivia & Charlene’s story

Olivia was a stray and was not friendly at all when L.I.C.K. took her in. Our volunteers trapped her after she lived in a garden for a long time and took her to a safe foster home. She was shy, but a very gentle cat who loves to play and could spend hours watching outdoors or chasing a fly.

Charlene was also an unfriendly cat when L.I.C.K. took her in, and she needed some support in order to learn how to trust people.

The two were fostered and slowly socialised with one another. Their personalities began to shine once they built up some trust with the foster family and they even began to accept petting and fuss on their own terms. The pair soon became good friends and were rehomed together.

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Tango’s story

Tango is a calm kitty that we were looking to find a foster-to-adopt home for. He sadly had to have his leg amputated due to cancer, but he recovered and healed very well.

His amputation didn’t stop him from being playful and friendly - most notably playing with strings, and attacking his foster parents’ moving feet under the sheets! Most of the day he would like to sleep,

and he would even sometimes sit in his fosterers’ laps. He would also gladly greet guests in the home with a soft little meow.

Tango found the perfect home with a quiet and calm fosterer who will continue to support him in his recovery.

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Willow’s story

Willow was found by a dog walker, all alone. Sadly no mother could be found and he was brought in to us for rehoming.

He’s an adorable, playful, cuddly, and loving kitty. It was really hard for the fosterer to part with a kitten that was so lovable and trusting – despite the circumstances under which he was found.

Thankfully, he had no bad experiences with humans so was very quick to warm to people. He would love to be picked up and

cuddled and had the loudest purr when he was content. L.I.C.K. matched him quickly with a forever home, a process made easier thanks to his wonderful personality!

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Patch’s story

She would love to receive head rubs, sit next to humans, and was even comfortable enough to sit on her fosterer’s laps occasionally. Patches favourite toys are lasers, strings and things she can knock around like toy mice. However, nothing compared to her feeder toys!

Patch had to be taken in because her

previous owner was becoming old and was no longer able to provide adequate care for her. Patch is the sweetest tortoiseshell, and she really came into her own under the care of her fosterers. Being a very vocal cat, she would like to meow and chirp at them throughout the day.

Patch found the perfect home that is helping her continue to work on her issues around food anxiety. She’s becoming more and more comfortable in her new home, proving to be the most loving and sweet kitty.

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Twinkle’s story

With her friendly and easy-going attitude, it was easy for Twinkle to warm up to her fosterers, and eventually adopters – even if she could be a little wary of strangers at first. After an hour or two, she would be totally fine with the company of new people.

Twinkle was an older kitty that we took in, but she was always young at heart. From chasing tin foil balls to attacking her scratching post, this kitty proved she had plenty of spirit and energy!

Twinkle is very intelligent and would understand her name when called. She is also highly food motivated, and would enjoy her mealtimes a lot under our care. She is now living with her beloved adoptive family who provide her with her highly coveted meals and plenty of toys and enrichment.

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Nyla and auntie Floof’s story

Nyla and Floof came to us and exhibited the most incredible bond from day one. Nyla had just birthed three kittens when she came into our care, and Floof was there to support her every step of the way.

Nyla proved to be a very loving cat, taking dutiful care of her new kittens, and attending to them at all times. In her foster home, it was clear that

she had some anxieties around loud or unusual noises, however her fosterers showed her love and patience, and she slowly started to feel more settled.

Floof is very relaxed and would spend her days maintaining her fluffy coat leisurely on the sofa. She would love nothing more than to sit and watch the world go by.

Nyla and Floof were rehomed together, where they remain best friends. Floof likes to rest and observe as Nyla chases strings and leaflets around their adoptive home.

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Seth’s story

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We rescued Seth after we received a report of a cat that needed medical attention and a warm, loving home.

He had an injury that required the amputation of part of his tail. He recovered well but would get a little spooked or surprised when he noticed his missing tail.

We believed that he had faced some kind of abuse in the past due to his reactive and

cautious behaviour, but in foster care, he slowly learned how to have fun by chasing toys and exploring all around the house.

With no owner coming forward, Seth was rehomed to a family who have been working on his trust, and it seems that he even loves to be stroked when he’s in the mood.

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Partnerships

This year we worked on lots of exciting partnerships with some brilliant cat related organisations. We strengthened our relationship with one of our key partners, Lily’s Kitchen pet food, kicking off with the social media campaign “Tongue Out Tuesday” in February. Our kitties pulled a face for the camera to raise significant funds, and later in the year, we ran a Christmas campaign with our kitties showing off their Christmas treats.

Natusan have also helped us through linked donations every time our L.I.C.K. supporters purchase cat litter, and this year saw us join up with new partners ProtectaPet and Flat Cats, both organisations protecting kitties with cat proofing solutions.

Much of the work we do involves a big social media presence, and we have also worked hard on our newsletters and blogs this year with our partners. We are always looking to work with businesses interested in cat welfare and new ways of sharing our story. We want to extend our thanks to our partners who have supported us with vital donations.

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Financial Review

How we spent

£87,422.01 Veterinary fees & Medicine £351.02 Litter, Food & Equipment

Where our income came from

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Statement of financial activities at 31 January 2022

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 assets
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 2022
£
0.00
0.00
0.00
137,064.05
0.00
137,064.05
137,064.05
0.00
137,064.05
0.00
0.00
0.00
87,773.03
0.00
87,773.03
87,773.03
0.00
87,773.03
0.00
0.00
0.00
49,291.02
0.00
49,291.02
49,291.02
0.00
49,291.02
12,242.77
0.00
12,242.77
61,533.79
0.00
61,533.79

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Balance sheet at 31 January 2022

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 2022
£
61,533.79
0.00
61,533.79
61,533.79
0.00
61,533.79
61,533.79
0.00
61,533.79
61,533.79
0.00
61,533.79
61,533.79
0.00
61,533.79

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Notes to the Financial Statements at 31 January 2022

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 2022

Note 2

Creditors:
amounts falling due within one year
Note 3		 Creditors:
amounts falling due within one year
Note 3		 Unrestricted funds
£
Restricted funds
£
Total 2022
£
0
0
0
Unrestricted funds
General fund		 Brought
forward
£		 Incoming
resources
£
Outgoing
resources
£
Transfers
£
Carried
forward
£
12,242.77 137,064.05
(87,773.03)
0.00
61,533.79
12,242.77 137,064.05
(87,773.03)
0.00
61,533.79

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 2022

Incoming resources

Incoming resources
Incoming resources from generated funds		 Unrestricted funds
£
Restricted funds
£
Total 2022
£
137,064.05
0
137,064.05

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Expenses

at 31 January 2022

Expenses
Costs of generating funds
Governance Costs
Other direct expenses		 Unrestricted funds
£
Restricted funds
£
Total 2022
£
87,773.03
0
87,773.03

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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