Section C: Notes to the accounts Trustees’ annual report for the period
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Charity name Last Chance Coventry Ferret Rescue
Charity No (if any)
1183440
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote humane behaviour towards animals, particularly ferrets, by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for ferrets which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage and to educate the public in matters pertaining to ferret welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals, particularly ferrets. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public beneft, in particular, the activities, projects or services identifed in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
We hold, and attend, fundraising activities, such as fetes and open days, so that we can continue with our work. We also hold raffles and auctions to raise money, as well as sponsored events, such as a sponsored sky dive. We use some of the funds raised for veterinary treatment, as well as running a neutering campaign. We have increased our ferret housing, so that we can help more ferrets than before. We also continue with community education whenever we attend an event or when we are stationed in a pet store. |
| Statement confrming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission onpublic beneft |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have read the guidance on public benefit, and regard this guidance, issued by the Charity Commission, throughout their work with the charity. |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | None | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | None | |
| Contribution made by volunteers | Para 1.38 | We have been very lucky to have had a few volunteers, who have helped with the day to day running of the rescue such as cleaning and feeding the ferrets. We have also ha volunteers help with our fundraising activities. |
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| Other | None |
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Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its benefciaries and any wider benefts to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | For the year 2020, the charity has rescued, and rehomed, 163 animals. This includes 137 of those animals being surrendered by the public, as they could no longer afford to look after them. The rescue has also managed to neuter 106 animal within this year, which is an increase on the previou year. The charity has also widened the area that we will take in animals from, so that we can potentially help more members of the public, and their animals. |
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| Achievements against objectives set | Para 1.41 | Due to the pandemic, we have been unable to achieve all of the goals that we had set for the charity. However, we have been continuing to work towards these and so hope to fulfill those throughout 2021 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, we have been unable to raise funds as we usually would throughout the year. However, we have still carried out online fundraising, such as holding raffles and applying for grants. |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | None | |
| Other | None |
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Financial Review
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| Review of the charity’s fnancial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end ot December 2020, the charity had built up a further £763.14 in reserves. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held, to ensure that we can continue to help animals, when fundraising is not allowed, or when donations to the charity decrease. |
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| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £1,500 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves | Para 1.22 | None | |
| Details of fund materially in defcit | Para 1.24 | We are still making payments to a loan we took out the previous year, for a rescue vehicle. We have approx £500 left to pay. |
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| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a goingconcern |
Para 1.23 |
The pandemic has seen our income drop dramatical so if this were to continue indefinitely, that could be an uncertainty for the charity. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | This year, we have applied for grants to help us to continue with our work. We also ran online fundraisi events, such as raffles, to raise funds. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | None | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Principal risks include lack of funding, either due to the global pandemic, or the drop in income of our supporters. |
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| Other | None |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | SORP reference |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed,royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.gunincorporated association,CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Any manager or trustee can recommend potential trustee. The trustees then vote whether to appoint the potential trustee. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Meet with chairperson, who goes through the releva documents and guidelines with the trustee. When training is complete, they are signed off. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charityworks |
Para 1.51 | We have trustees who oversee the working of the charity, with 2 managers who oversee the day to day workings. We also have volunteers who help with basic duties |
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| Relationship with any related parties | Para 1.51 | None | |
| Other | None |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Last Chance Coventry Ferret Rescue |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1183440 |
| Charity’s principal address | 30 Torcastle Close, Coventry CV6 5QH |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Donna McCarthy | |||
| Samantha Moore | 21/02/20 - 31/12/20 | ||
| Cheryl Bridgewater | 29/02/20 - 31/12/20 | ||
| Kate Tomlinson | |||
| Rebecca Willson | |||
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Reference and Administrative details (cont)
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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| None | ||
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
None |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
None |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
None |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address None
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Man rs: Peter Philli and Tr Philli age ps acy ps
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
None
Other optional information
None
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Donna Joy McCarthy
Position (eg Secretary, Chairperson Chair, etc)
Date 29th March 2021
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