PROVIDING ANIMAL WELFARE SUPPORT (PAWS)
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
For the period 1[st] April 2021 to 31[st] March 2022 Charity Number 1182781
Trustees Role Appointed Justin Wayne Moreham Chair 01 April 2019 Paul David Coggins Trustee 01 April 2019 Eleanor Wilson Trustee 04 December 2019 Jaqueline Louise Williams Trustee 01 April 2019
Charity’s principal address
PAWS Locally 142 Bawtry Road
Bramley Rotherham S66 2TS
Accountant
Sam Accounting Services 21 Fairfield Close Bramley Rotherham S66 3YX
Bankers
Nat West 27 Effingham Street Rotherham S65 1AU
Structure, Governance and Management
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PAWS is a registered Charity and constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with registration number 1182781.
PAWS was established as a Charity on 1[st] April 2019 and so this is the Charity’s second Annual Return.
PAWS operates under the terms of the Governing Constitution dated (last amended) 29[th] March 2019.
The Charity must be administrated by at least 3 trustees and currently there are 4 trustees each appointed for 2 years.
Apart from the first Charity trustees, every appointed trustee is appointed for a term of at least 2 years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the Charity trustees.
In selecting individuals, the Charity has regard to the skills, knowledge and experience for the effective administration of the CIO.
The trustees usually meet every 8 weeks although this is not as strictly regimented due to the Covid-19 pandemic and so many of the meetings have been held virtually. Decisions are made with a majority vote with the person who chairs the meeting having a second or casting vote. A quorum of 2 Charity trustees is required to make decisions.
The Charity trustees keep minutes of all meetings which will contain the names of the trustees present and the decisions made at the meetings.
Objectives and Activities
PAWS operate for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention.
PAWS raise money to help small local animal rescues that have no other means of raising funds other than public support.
We welcome these rescues to request funding when facing financial difficulties but we also voluntary donate.
We also help local pet owners that find themselves in financial crisis facing large veterinary care bills.
This helps relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention by both providing grants to rescues for the treatment and care of animals and also providing grants to individual pet owners who would be unable to afford the veterinary services their pet requires.
The Charity also helps less fortunate members of the community by providing affordable items
Achievements and Performance
The Charity has been able to establish a sound financial footing despite the challenges of Covid-19. The shop’s storage capacity internally has been increased with the flat above the shop now being utilised for storage.
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The Charity, like many businesses, has faced difficult and challenging times through this past financial year with the shop being forced to close for the first couple of the new financial year.
Despite all this the Charity has still been able to donate £74,948 shared between numerous small animal rescues and pet owners in crisis.
We believe, and have been informed, these donations have been a huge help and lifeline to many of the rescues we have supported
Therefore these rescues have been heavily reliant on the support we can afford them.
Our donations have provided much-needed equipment and helped them keep on top of the hefty veterinary bills that all rescues face.
We feel that the amount that the Charity has been able to raise and donate is a terrific result given the lack of fundraising abilities still in place
With regards to the shop, as mentioned, we have now utilised the former flat above for storage to accommodate the staggering amount of donations. This affords us much needed capacity and allows us to keep accepting donations at such a large scale.
The Charity cannot praise the staff and volunteers enough for their work ethic and dedication and basically sheer hard work to keep these donations managed and turned around.
Feedback from customers demonstrates that we are a favoured shop for donations and for patronising. We are proud to hear that we have a first class reputation which we still strive to maintain and improve.
We are often commended on the cleanliness and well displayed shop, reasonable prices and friendly welcoming staff and volunteers.
We have a great relationship with our customers and rescues and we are very open and honest with how our profits are to be donated and who has received them.
All in all we feel the Charity has survived the Covid-19 crisis remarkably well showing great resilience and all will continue with the commitment and dedication to maintain this going forward.
Our online sales are ever increasing, partly due to the dedication and commitment from the 2 members of staff that work relentlessly to achieve outstanding results.
We have gained a further volunteer, whom dedicates themselves to taking charge of the collection tins she has placed in numerous locations, again bringing in a welcome amount to the charities overall income.
Financial Review and Risk Assessment
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The Charity trustees comply with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 with regard to the keeping of accounting records, to the preparation of scrutiny of statements of account, and to the preparation of annual reports and returns.
The Trustees have considered the major risks to which the Charity is exposed and have reviewed these risks and established a plan to manage these risks. At this time there are no significant risks identified that requires imminent action.
The Charity holds reserves to safeguard against unforeseen eventualities.
The trustees decided that reserves should be a reasonable amount to cover 3 to 6 months operational costs and help meet any unforeseen expenditure that may occur.
This helps manage the risk of insolvency and ensure the Charity could survive and continue to provide donations to the many rescues and individuals that we help.
The main outgoings for the Charity revolve mainly around the shop’s rent and utilities which is approximately £1300 per month.
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the Charity’s trustees
Signature(s) 1. 2. Full name(s) 1. 2.
Position (Chair etc) 1. 2.
Date
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Providing Animal Welfare Support (PAWS)
Company Number: CE017046
Charity Number: 1182781
Trustees’ Report and Unaudited Accounts
31[st] March 2022
Providing Animal Welfare Support (PAWS)
CONTENTS
| Pages | |
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| Trustees Annual Report | 1 |
| Independent Examiner | 2 |
| Report | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 |
| Summary Income and Expenditure Account | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the accounts | 7 |
| Detailed Statement of Activities | 8 |
Providing Animal Welfare Support (PAWS)
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
The trustees of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the unaudited financial statements of the charity for year ended 31[st] March 2022.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charity No. 1182781
Registered office 142 Bawtry Road Bramley Rotherham S66 2TS
Directors and Trustees
The Directors of the charitable company are its trustees for the purposes of charity law. The following Directors and Trustees served during the year:
Accountants
SAM Accounting Services 21 Fairfield Close Rotherham S66 3YX
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounts ring records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The above report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime as set out in Part 15 of the companies act 2006 and in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
Signed on behalf of the board
Louise Wilson Trustee 4[th] August 2022
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
Independent Examiner’s Report to the trustees of Providing Animal Welfare Support (PAWS)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of PAWS for the year ended 31[st] March 2022 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Summary Income and Expenditure Account, the Balance Sheet, and the related notes.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charity are not required to be audited under part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiners statement
I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that:
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Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of 2006 Act; or
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The accounts do not accord with those records; or
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The accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements under section 396 of the 2006 Act 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: or
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The accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
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 to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Samantha Hannigan FMAAT Association of Accounting Technicians 21 Fairfield Close Bramley Rotherham S66 3YX
4[th] August 2022
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the year ended 31[st] March 2022
| Notes | Unrestricted funds | Total funds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Income and endowments | |||
| From: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 142018 | ||
| Charitable activities | |||
| Other | 142018 | ||
| Total | |||
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Other | 138453 | 138453 | |
| Net gains on investments | |||
| Net income | 3565 | 3565 | |
| Net income before other gains/(losses) | 3565 | 3565 | |
| Other gains and losses: | 0.00 |
0.00 | |
| Net movement in funds | 3565 | 3565 | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Total funds brought forward | 26499 |
26499 | |
| Total funds carried forward | 30064 | 30064 |
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SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
for the year ended 31[st] March 2022
| 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Income | 142018 | 97581 |
| Gross income for the year | 142018 | 97581 |
| Expenditure |
138453 | 71354 |
| Total expenditure for the year | 138453 | 71354 |
| Net income before tax for the year | 3565 |
26227 |
| Net income for the year | 3565 | 26227 |
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BALANCE SHEET
as at 31[st] March 2022
| Notes 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Current Assets | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 45104 | 39682 |
| Net current assets | ||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 5040 | 3183 |
| Net assets | 40064 | 36499 |
| The funds of the charity | ||
| Restricted funds | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||
| General funds | 3565 | 26227 |
| Reserves cfd | 36499 | 10272 |
| Total funds | 40064 | 36499 |
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
For the year ended 31[st] March 2022 The company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the companies act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the companies act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
Approved by the board on 4[th] August 2022
And signed on its behalf by:
Louise Wilson
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For the year ended 31[st] March 2022
| Unrestricted funds 2022 £ Income and endowments from: Donations 1249.00 Shop taking 118253.00 Auction 767.00 Online selling 19082.00 Grants 2667.00 Total income 142018.00 Expenditure on: Purchases 2340.00 Donations 74948.00 Wages 40392.00 Rent 12000.00 Light & Heat 1797.00 Charges 198.00 Repairs and Renewals 1569.00 General administrative costs 4065.00 Insurance 327.00 Accounts 817.00 Total Expenditure Surplus |
Total funds 2022 £ 142018.00 |
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| 138453.00 3565.00 |
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