Homes for Hounds
Charity number: 1182425
Reports and Accounts For the year ended 31st August 2021
Tove Accountancy Ltd Office 6, Town Hall 86 Watling Street East Towcester Northants NN12 6BS
Homes for Hounds Legal and Administrative Information for the year ended 31st August 2021
Charity number 1182425 Date of registration 12 March 2019 Organisation type Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Trustees Amanda Dale (Chair) Allen Dale (Treasurer) Linda Fixter John Fixter Susan Corelli Lynsey Corelli Philip Rennett (Resigned 14/09/20) Clare Rennett (Resigned 14/09/20) Registered address 24 Butts Hill Crescent Bugbrooke Northants NN7 3QP Independent Examiners Tove Accountancy Ltd Office 6 Town Hall 86 Watling Street East Towcester Northants NN12 6BS
Homes for Hounds Trustees Report for the year ended 31st August 2021
Governance
The Board of Trustees ('the Board') comprises six people.
Recruitment to the board takes place periodically as needed, and anyone from the local community may apply for these roles. During this period, the roles have been undertaken by long-term supporters of the charity.
In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the current trustees have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of Homes for Hounds. We also invite applications for new board members through our networking, events and regular newsletter. Anyone wishing to be considered for election to the Board are able to approach a trustee during the year for a discussion of the roles and responsibilities of a trustee. Following this discussion, they may be introduced to the Board and then formally appointed to the role. A full briefing is given about the roles and responsibilities when a trustee is first appointed. Ongoing training is given as and when required.
The trustees are responsible for all operational decisions taken by the charity, including allocation of resources in pursuit of its charitable objectives.
Charities and Public Benefit
The trustees of Homes for Hounds have read the guidance issued by the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 'Charities and Public Benefit'.
The object of Homes for Hounds is:
- For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of dogs in need of care and attention and, in particular, to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals.
The trustees confirm that the objects of the charity fully comply with this guidance and further information is set out below.
Objectives and Activities
Summary of the purposes of the charity
We rescue, rehabilitate and re-home dogs from across the UK and abroad from a life of abuse and neglect or under threat of death. We are committed to ensuring that the rescue and rehoming of sight hounds is a significant part of our work. We have a policy of non-destruction, unless to prevent incurable suffering. Our dogs remain with us for however long it takes to find them the right home.
Homes for Hounds Trustees Report (continued) for the period 12th March 2019 to 31st August 2020
Summary of the main activities of the charity
During this 12 month period, the charity has built upon the changes that were started in the last reporting period. From August 2020, the charity reduced the level of its activity following the closure of the kennels, but has continued to pursue its core objectives and activities as set out in the Homes for Hounds constitution.
To achieve this, the charity commenced work to build a network of foster homes to support our objective of rescuing, re-habilitating and re-homing dogs. We have made some progress with this aim, but the covid-19 pandemic impacted our ability to successfully build this network.
The trustees met regularly to monitor progress and to plan events and fundraising throughout the year.
Our usual fundraising activities continued to be seriously curtailed by the restrictions imposed due to the covid-19 pandemic. Fortunately, our loyal supporters and owners have been very generous in their ongoing financial support.
We continued to run and plan our events calendar (aimed at ensuring a range of fundraising activities are held throughout the year to help fund the running of the charity), but covid-19 issues caused several of our key events to be cancelled for the reporting period.
Cancelled events included:-
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The annual outdoor fun dog show
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The annual Courteenhall dog walk and picnic
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Two quiz evenings
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The annual Christmas fair
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Production of the Homes for Hounds 2021 calendar.
However, we were able to progress:
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A Christmas raffle
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Ongoing sponsorship programme
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Our quarterly newsletter
Homes for Hounds still needs to generate the funds for any dogs in its care, to support those being fostered and to be there for any of its dogs who, for whatever reason, need to move on from their forever home.
Our board of trustees has continued to focus on fundraising and promotion of the charity.
Homes for Hounds Trustees Report (continued) for the period 12th March 2019 to 31st August 2020
Achievements and Performance
During this period,
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8 dogs were successfully adopted
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2 dogs were placed into permanent foster placements so that the charity can continue to proved support with ongoing health issues.
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We provided support to people who had rehomed dogs through Homes for Hounds who were experiencing financial hardship due to the covid-19 pandemic.
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We also made financial donations to other charities whose objectives and activities align with those of Homes for Hounds:-
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Sadie's Stray Dog Rescue £2,000 F Brown £250
Limerick Animal Welfare £200 Rottweiler Rescue Trust £500 Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue £250
Candy Cane Greyhound Rescue £1,000 Rottie Welfare £200
Northern Greyhound Rescue £200 Greyhounds and Golden Oldies £1,200 Love Underdogs £250
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Amanda Dale Chair, Homes for Hounds 31/03/2022
Homes for Hounds Independent Examiner's Report
for the year ended 31st August 2021
I report to the trustees of Homes for Hounds ('the Trust') (charity number 1182425) on the accounts for the year ended 31st August 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Acccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns 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.
Nadine Pickworth (ACMA) 01/04/2022
Tove Accountancy Ltd, Office 6, Town Hall, 86 Watling Street East, Towcester, Northants NN12 6BS
Homes for Hounds
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st August 2021
| Notes Incoming Resources Donations and sponsorships Charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Other Total incoming resources 3 Resources Expended Costs of Raising Funds Charitable Activities Other Expenditure Total resources expended 5 Net Movement in Resources Fund balances brought forward Funds carried forward 9 |
2021 2020 Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Total £ £ £ £ £ 36,881 0 0 36,881 103,632 554 0 0 554 19,897 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
|---|---|
| 37,435 0 0 37,435 123,529 |
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| 23,274 0 0 23,274 94,746 7,430 0 0 7,430 700 1,394 0 0 1,394 540 |
|
| 32,098 0 0 32,098 95,986 |
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| 5,337 0 0 5,337 27,543 36,929 0 0 36,929 9,386 |
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| 42,266 0 0 42,266 36,929 |
Homes for Hounds Balance Sheet As at 31st August 2021
| Notes Fixed Assets Tangible assets Current Assets Debtors Cash at bank and in-hand 8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 7 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after one year Total net assets Funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds 9 Restricted funds Endowment funds Total Charity Funds |
£ £ £ £ 0 0 0 0 48,522 38,879 48,522 38,879 6,256 1,950 42,266 36,929 42,266 36,929 0 0 42,266 36,929 42,266 36,929 0 0 0 0 42,266 36,929 2021 2020 |
£ £ £ £ 0 0 0 0 48,522 38,879 48,522 38,879 6,256 1,950 42,266 36,929 42,266 36,929 0 0 42,266 36,929 42,266 36,929 0 0 0 0 42,266 36,929 2021 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 36,929 | ||
| 36,929 0 0 |
||
| 36,929 |
Signed by A Dale on behalf of all the trustees
Signature Date 31/03/2022
Notes to the accounts Homes for Hounds
for the year ended 31st August 2021
1 Basis of preparation
1.1 Basis of accounting
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost
or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) issued on 16 July 2014 and with the Charities Act 2011.
1.2 Going concern
There are no material uncertainties related to events or conditions which cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
1.3 Change of accounting policy
The accounts present a true and fair view and no changes have been made to the accounting policies adopted.
1.4 Changes to accounting estimates
No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period. (3.46 FRS 102 SORP).
1.5 Material prior year errors
No material prior year errors have been identified in the reporting period (3.47 FRS 102 SORP).
2 Accounting policies
2.1 Income
Recognition of income
Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when
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the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
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it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources;
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the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability
Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS102 SORP or FRS102.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP).
Government grants
The charity has received government grants in the reporting period.
Notes to the accounts (continued) Homes for Hounds for the year ended 31st August 2021
Volunteer help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees' annual report.
Deferred income
No material item of deferred income has been included in the accounts.
2.2 Expenditure and liabilities
Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Support costs
The charity has incurred expenditure on support costs.
Provisions for liabilities
A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.
2.3 Assets
Debtors
Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.
Notes to the accounts (continued) Homes for Hounds
for the year ended 31st August 2021
| 3 Analysis of income Donations Donations Gift aid Grants Donated goods, facilities and services Other Total Charitable activities Merchandise Sales Other Activities Total Other Incoming resources Interest income Misc income Total Total Income |
2021 2021 2021 2021 2020 Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds £ £ £ £ £ 36,881 0 0 36,881 93,632 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
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| 36,881 0 0 36,881 103,632 |
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| 93 0 0 93 165 461 0 0 461 19,732 |
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| 554 0 0 554 19,897 |
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| 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
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| 0 0 0 0 0 |
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| 37,435 0 0 37,435 123,529 |
Within the income items above, no single items were material.
4 Analysis of receipts of government grants
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||
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| £ | £ | |||||
| Gov grant | 1 | Covid-19 | grant | 0 | 10,000 |
Notes to the accounts (continued) Homes for Hounds
for the year ended 31st August 2021
5 Analysis of expenditure
| Expenditure on raising funds Incurred seeking donations Incurred seeking grants Staging fundraising events Advertising Other Total Charitable activities Merchandise Sales Other Activities Total Other Total expenditure Fees for examination of the accounts Independent examiner's fees Other fees paid to the independent examinier |
2021 2021 2021 2021 2020 Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds £ £ £ £ £ 20,948 0 0 20,948 87,176 0 0 0 0 0 2,297 0 0 2,297 7,545 29 0 0 29 25 0 0 0 0 0 |
2021 2021 2021 2021 2020 Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds £ £ £ £ £ 20,948 0 0 20,948 87,176 0 0 0 0 0 2,297 0 0 2,297 7,545 29 0 0 29 25 0 0 0 0 0 |
|---|---|---|
| 23,274 0 0 23,274 94,746 |
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| 0 0 0 0 0 7,430 0 0 7,430 700 |
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| 7,430 0 0 7,430 700 |
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| 1,394 0 0 1,394 540 |
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| 32,098 0 0 32,098 95,986 |
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| 2021 2020 £ £ 540 540 0 0 540 540 |
6 Fees for examination of the accounts
7 Creditors and accruals
| Accruals for grants payable Bank loans and overdrafts Trade creditors Accruals Other Total |
Within one year Within one year More than one year More than one year 2021 2020 2021 2020 £ £ £ £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,256 1,950 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
|---|---|
| 6,256 1,950 0 0 |
Notes to the accounts (continued) Homes for Hounds
for the year ended 31st August 2021
8 Cash at bank and in hand
| Bank Petty cash Total |
2020 £ 48,522 0 |
|---|---|
| 48,522 |
9 Movement in funds
| Movement in funds | |
|---|---|
| General fund Restricted fund Endowment fund Total |
Balance Balance 01-Sep-20 Income Expenditure 31-Aug-21 £ £ £ £ 36,929 37,435 (32,098) 42,266 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| 36,929 37,435 (32,098) 42,266 |
10 Trustee remuneration and benefits
None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits.
11 Trustees' expenses
| Trustees' expenses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Travel Subsistence Accommodation Other Total Number of trustees reimbursed for expenses |
2021 £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
2020 £ 240 0 0 127 |
| 367 | ||
| 2 |
12 Transactions with related parties
There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period.