## **Friends of Animals Wales** **Annual Report and Statement of Accounts** **For the Year Ended 31 July 2024** Charity Registration Number: 1182414 ## **Trustees’ Report** Friends of Animals Wales is a volunteer-run rescue organisation working within local communities across Wales and the UK. As a home-based organisation all animals are cared for in foster homes, with occasional use of boarding facilities during emergencies. We specialise in the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of dogs and cats. The majority of animals entering our care require significant veterinary treatment, emotional rehabilitation, and long-term support before they are ready for adoption. ## **Rescue and Rehoming** Our primary intake continues to be dogs, many of whom come from breeding establishments when no longer required for breeding due to age, illness, or their ability to be profitable for the breeder. We also take in sick or unsaleable puppies. We have considerable expertise in rehabilitating these animals and preparing them for life in a family home. We also accept animals surrendered by members of the public due to illness, financial hardship or changes in personal circumstances. Due to the retirement of our Rabbit and Guinea Pig Coordinator we have been unable to accept any small furries into rescue. We have unfortunately been unable to recruit an experienced and knowledgeable replacement essential to ensure their care is appropriate to their needs whilst in rescue and post adoption. All animals receive a full veterinary examination on arrival and appropriate veterinary care including neutering, dental work, vaccinations, parasite treatment and any necessary surgeries. Due to their poor condition and long-term neglect many require specialist referral. Animals with ongoing health needs may be placed into permanent foster homes with the charity retaining responsibility for veterinary costs, specialist food and any other support needed. Some with chronic health conditions leave us on an assisted adoption contract and we continue to cover veterinary costs for those conditions. We operate a non-destruct policy and will only consider euthanasia when advised as the most compassionate option by veterinary professionals. ## **Respite Care** We continue to provide short-term respite care for pets where owners are admitted to hospital, experiencing crisis or facing unexpected disruption. Due to capacity pressures, we are unable to meet all requests, but we strive to support as many as possible. Fortunately, many are able to return home once there are in a position to care for them but sadly a few stay with the rescue and are found wonderful new homes. ## **Community Support and Food Bank Assistance** We provide vital community services including; A Pet Food Bank An online Lost and Found service to help reunite missing pets with their owners. A 24-hour Helpine offering advice and assistance. Demand for support from pet owners continues to increase significantly. We provide emergency pet food, medication support, parasite treatments, and practical assistance to those struggling financially. Referrals come to us through social services, housing associations, community groups, the police and through self referrals. Many of the individuals we help have limited or no access to transport, and our volunteers deliver supplies directly where needed. We also work closely with local food banks and community services to ensure help reaches those most in need. We also support smaller rescue organisations with food and equipment supplies. We are extremely grateful for the ongoing support of many organisations and businesses including Bern Pet Food, Pets at Home, Pets Foundation, Tesco Chepstow, Cardiff and Bridgend, Jolleys Merthyr, Pet Wise and others. Due to the help we receive from these organisations and members of the public we have been able to reduce spending on animal food and have only needed to purchase specialist diets both for us within the rescue and the Food Bank. ## **Impact of Economic Pressures** The cost-of-living crisis continues to place considerable strain on our rescue operations. Veterinary fees remain our highest expenditure and continue to rise. We also face increased fuel, transport and utility costs. At the same time, requests for help from the public have grown, while individual donations have reduced. We have opened an additional shop and we hope that will increase our income to meet ongoing need. Despite these challenges, our volunteers remain dedicated, and our work continues with compassion and commitment. ## **Volunteers** Retaining and recruiting volunteers for all areas of our rescue work continues to be challenging. Many larger animal welfare organisations now utilize home fostering and this has affected the number of foster homes available. Some of our volunteers have taken paid employment due to their own financial circumstances leaving them less time to commit to voluntary work. We are incredibly grateful to those who continue to support our work and for those new to our rescue who are working hard to help us achieve our aims. We again held a Dog First Aid course funded by the rescue to support Fosterers in their work and reimbursement for fuel costs of vet visits is available. ## **Financial Review** Total income for the year was £289,132. This represents a decrease from the previous year, reflecting a reduction in general donations and fundraising income. Expenditure for the year was £243,649, with veterinary treatment (£161,875) continuing to account for the greatest proportion of costs. The charity recorded a surplus of £45,483 for the year (compared to a deficit of £12,234 in the previous year), increasing the total funds carried forward to £96,908. While this surplus strengthens reserves temporarily, the underlying financial pressures remain significant. The need for continued fundraising and community support is greater than ever to ensure we can continue responding to emergency welfare cases and increasing public need. ## **Reserves Policy** The Trustees aim to maintain reserves to ensure continuity of care for animals, particularly those requiring veterinary treatment or long-term support. Current reserves are considered appropriate but must be protected to ensure future sustainability. ## **Trustees and Governance** The Trustees during the year were: - Ms E Jones – Rescue Coordinator - Mrs J Hawkins – Finance and Retail - Mrs P Marchant – General Administration - Ms C Williams – Fostering Support, Grooming and Food Banks No Trustees received remuneration or expenses during the year. Signed on behalf of the Trustees: Eileen Jones Date: November 1[st] , 2025 REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07713750 IEllglaT]d 8iid Wales) REGISTERKD CHARITY NUMBER: 1182414 ort of the Trustees and Unaudlted Flnanelal StRtemeMts foi. the Year Ended l Jul 2024 for FYtend8 of Athlmals Wales Curtis Bowden & Thojnas Lit￿lled Chai'lered Ceriifieo AccountanES 101 Dulli'aven Street Tonypandy CF40 IAR Fi4ends of Aiilmals Wales Contents of (he Flnanclal Statemeiits for tlie YeAI- F.nded 31 Jul 2024 Page Report of the Trustee5 Independent Examinei s Report Statement of Flnancial Actlvlties Balance Sheet Notes to the Flnancial Statements 6 to 10 Detalled St8tement of Flnanci&l Actlvltles Friends f Anlmals Wale5 ort ot. the Trustees foi. the Yeai. Ended 31 .Jul 2 24 The trustecs who are also dii"ectors of Lli¢ charity for the piiiposes of th¢ Coinpanies Act 2006, prescnt their report witli tlie finai)¢ial slateineiits of Ihe chai'ity foi" the yeai. ¢nded 31 Jiily 2024. Tlie ￿lSte¢S haye adopied th¢ provisions of Accounting and Reporting by CharitiEs'. Statctnent of Reconllnended Praelice applicable to charities pi'epai'iiig theÉr accowits accordance witli the Financial Reporting Standai%l applicable the UK ai)d Republic of lirland {FRS 1021 (effective I Januaiy 2019). Structui'ey govermgnce and In2n&geinent GOver￿li1g document The Cli￿.1￿ is controlled by its govcrning document, a deed of trust, alld consiitutes a liniited coii)pany, limited by guaiantec, as defiii¢d by the Conipaiises Act 2006. Reference adTninl$ti'&tive det8115 Registered C'ompany number 07713750 (Engtand and Wales) Registered Chgrity number 1182414 Registered offlee 23 Cliuirli Road Ton Penlie Rhondda Cynon TAff CF417EB Tiwstees Mrs J HawkiThs Ms C Williams Ms P A MarcSiant Miss E Jotles Independent Examlnei. Curtis Bowden & Mioinas Limited Chai"tered Cei'tified Accountants 101 Dllnraveii Stieel Tonypandy CF40 IAR Approved by oyder of the board of trustees on 24 (ktober 2025 aiid signcd ot] it5 behalf by.. Miss E Tlugiee Page I Jllde endent Examlner's Re oi't to the Trustees of Frlemds of AnlmAls Wales Independent exaininer'5 report to the trustees of Friends of AnlmAls Wales {'the Company,) I rcpoi't to the chaiity trustees on my examit]ation of tlie accounts of tl)e Cotnpaiiy for the year ended 31 July 2024. Responslbllltles and b8s15 of i'epoi't As ¢lie ¢hai'ity's t￿istCeS of tlie Company (and also its directors foi. die piirposes of ¢oll)pany lawl you are respot]sible foi ¢lie PTepdf