## **JARJEER MULE AND DONKEY TRUST**
## **TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2025**
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_The Charity’s accounts have been prepared by Cranleys Chartered Accountants and comply with the charity’s Declaration of Trust, the Charities Act 2022 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) for charity accounting published by the Charity Commission._
## **Trustees**
Katharine Beasley - appointed 1 March 2019 Susan Machin MBE - appointed 7 May 2019 Julie Greene - appointed 23 August 2019 Mark Anthony Tyson - appoint 20 July 2024
## **A. Objectives and Activities**
1. To provide grants, financial support and other support necessary for the welfare or abused, neglected or orphaned working animals in Morocco.
2. To promote and provide education and support in Morocco for the humane care of mules, horses and donkeys.
3. To build a community in Morocco that respects animal welfare and contributes to the humane welfare of working animals.
## **B.**
The trustees make every effort to comply with the Charity Commission guidelines regarding their objectives and activities.
## **C. Progress and Activities**
1. We receive reports from the Jarjeer Mule and Donkey Refuge in Morocco on a monthly basis including their financial position, statement and needs. The Refuge is registered as an association in Morocco and they submit returns ago the Moroccan Government every month in compliance with l'Article 3 de la loi n° 75-00. It is recognised that the Refuge is the major charity in Morocco rescuing and delivering care to the Kingdom’s
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## working animals.
2. As stated in last year’s our short-term objectives were very much as set as out above however we very quickly realised that the role we played in terms of grants we made to the Refuge and other areas where there was a financial need had resulted in excellent relationships with the local community in Morocco. The Jarjeer Refuge currently employ 22 people which falls under the responsibility of the Moroccan association and law - we have no control over staffing issues. However we are assured that UK standards are applied and everyone employed in Morocco is subject to a police check as children and vulnerable adults will visit Jarjeer.
3. As also stated in last year’s report, as a result of the grants we make to the Refuge they are able buy wheat locally which has resulted in local people remaining at home to grow wheat rather than having to travel into Marrakesh for labouring work. This is obviously to the public benefit as the community feels connected directly with the welfare of the animals. Jarjeer has become the biggest consumers of equine food in Morocco. In addition to food grown locally the Refuge also takes a delivery of alfalfa and straw from the mountain areas on a weekly basis. This increases the cost of food considerably. Morocco has had a drought for 7 years and we also assist local communities by providing food for their equines. We have all had the opportunity to visit the Refuge during the past year and we are satisfied in the competence of the staff who show incredible skill and kindness towards the animals. The Refuge also enjoys the services of a local vet who is compassionate and supportive. Three of the senior staff at the Refuge have been trained by the vet and can now perform emergency treatment including stitching and repairing broken legs.
4. We have supported the Refuge to build a purpose operating theatre, thereby reducing the risk of sepsis caused by have to perform surgery on the ground. The Refuge continues grow and remains the only facility that can offer care for animals who would have no hope elsewhere save being euthanised. The underpinning ethics shared between us and the staff on the ground in Morocco.
5. It is on that basis and with the help of supporters worldwide that the Trust has been able to assist the Refuge grow into a very large project. They in turn, and with our permission, have been able to make internal grants to others caring for working animals. For example, a vets bill will be paid when an owner cannot afford to do so and the animal may have otherwise died. In terms of our long-term objectives we realise that we have to continue to to support. We have also learned that many equines who are quite seriously disabled, live fulfilling lives at the Refuge and the relationship between those animals and the Moroccan staff have resulted in enhanced human awareness of what caring really means which in turn spreads throughout the community. This paragraph is basically repeated from last year but remains relevant as our links between the Refuge we support in Morocco and local communities grows and demonstrates that our work is in the public interest.
6. We have assisted in saving horses from Marrakech, including carriage horses, and they are being rehabilitated at the Jarjeer Refuge. Working closely with the Jarjeer Refuge, many horses have been saved from the wider reaches of Morocco and it has become very clear that there is a serious paucity of facilities for such equines. If they are confiscated by the authorities, or their owner goes to prison, they will be left in a public pound and are ofter not fed. The situation is dire and we are so glad for the work done at the Jarjeer Refuge.
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## **D. Our founder receives an MBE from King Charles lll**
1. All of our trustees and the trustees of the Jarjeer Refuge in Morocco were thrilled to learn that Susan Machin had been awarded an MBE in the King's honours birthday list in 2024. The award was made for "Services to Equines in Morocco". We were even more delighted to see the huge graft of personal thanks given by supporters all over the world on social media. Susan was the first recognise that this award represented not only her commitment to Jarjeer also recognised the work, effort and commitment by all the trustees and the team in Morocco. We are so proud of these Moroccan men who faithfully care for all the Equine is on a daily basis even throughout holiday time.
2. We were able to obtain a Visa for Ayoub Halgan, the manager at the Jarjeer Refuge, to attend Windsor Castle in September 2024 with Susan and her family when she received the award.
## **E. A new Ambulance**
1. When Susan returned to Morocco, we took an emergency in, a horse literally at death door. It's a survived several hour journey from Agadir to Jarjeer and literally fell off the back of the lorry. We thought it was dead. We called him Tonkin.
2. Tonkin’s arrival led to an important decision at Jarjeer. We were determined that the journey he endured would not happen in the future and we commissioned a fully operational equine ambulance. this has taken some time and we are grateful to organisations who made considerable donations. They include the Ann Daubeny Charitable Trust, The AVM Foundation, Leisel Beech, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Orbis Employee Giving Programme along with may donations from our personal supporters. We took delivery of the ambulance During December 2024 and it has changed the circumstances in which our equines are rescued.
## **F. Support**
1. Our work, both in terms of the Trust and the Refuge, continues to be internationally recognised and the numbers of visitors to the Refuge continues to increase. We always explain the relationship between the Trust and the Refuge and not take cash donations to avoid any implications as to corruption. We hope to travel next year to explain our mission to a wider audience and hopefully increase our support for the Trust and working animals in Morocco.
2. We have had invitations fro New York to visit and we are hoping to arrange a relevant conference.
## **G. Finance**
1. Our donations and income has kept up well. We always keep the equivalent of £20,000
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in reserve. We are registered with the Fundraising Regulator in the UK.
2. We are pleased to report that we have always met our commitments as have the Refuge in Morocco and currently have no debts.
## **The Trustees’ Report was approved by the Board of Trustees**
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## **Katharine Beasley**
## **Chairperson of the Board of Trustees**
## **2 December 2025**
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## **Jarjeer Mule and Donkey Trust - Charity Accounts**
## Accounts
## 31 March 2025
**Winton House Winton Square Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 8EN tel: 01256830000** support@cranleys.co.uk
## **Jarjeer Mule and Donkey Trust - Charity Accounts**
## **Contents**
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|Charity information|1|
|Approval statement|2|
|Accountants' report|3|
|Statement of financial activities|4|
|Charity balance sheet|5|
|Notes to the accounts|6-7|
## **Jarjeer Mule and Donkey Trust - Charity Accounts**
## **Charity Information**
## **Trustees**
Katharine Beasley Susan Machin Mark Anthony Tyson Julie Greene
## **Principal Address**
131 Winchester Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 8XR
## **Accountants**
Cranleys Winton House Winton Square Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 8EN
## **Bank**
Virgin Money Jubilee House Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4PL
## **Jarjeer Mule and Donkey Trust is a registered charity. Reg. No.: 1183446**
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## **Approval Statement**
I approve the accounts which comprise of the Statement of financial activities, the Charity Balance Sheet and the related notes. I acknowledge my responsibility for the accounts, including the appropriateness of the applicable financial reporting framework as set out in note 1, and for providing Cranleys with all information and explanations necessary for their compilation.
## Katharine Beasley
Katharine Beasley
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## **Independent Examiner's Report to Jarjeer Mule and Donkey Trust**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 31/03/2025.
As the charity trustees of the Trust, 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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: 1. Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
2. The accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Cranleys Chartered Accountants
Winton House Winton Square Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 8EN
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## **Jarjeer Mule and Donkey Trust - Charity Accounts**
## **Statement of Financial Activities**
## **for the year ended 31 March 2025**
|**Donation income**
**Direct resources used**
Grants: Jarjeer refuge
Grants: Other
Animal food
Equipment for use
Donor fees
**Other business income**
**Other resources used**
Wages, salaries and other staff costs
Car, van and travel expenses
Telephone, fax, stationery and other office costs
Accountancy, legal and other professional fees
Depreciation and loss/(profit) on sale
Other business expenses
**Net resources**|**2025**
**£**
234,175
256,036
350
-
1,232
2,386
(25,829)
12
1,477
1,565
730
1,398
969
1,522
7,661
(33,478)|**2024**
**£**
277,557
244,180
-
-
1,216
3,456
28,705
-
2,143
1,002
1,792
6,041
1,067
-
12,045
16,660|
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## **Jarjeer Mule and Donkey Trust - Charity Accounts**
## **Charity Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025**
|**Notes**
**Fixed assets**
Fixed assets
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**Current assets**
Trade debtors
Bank/building society balances
**Current liabilities**
Other liabilities and accruals
**Net current assets**
**Net assets**
**Charity Funds**
Balance at start of period
Net (loss)/profit
Drawings|582
16,150
16,732
655|**2025**
**£**
2,907
16,077
18,984
52,462
(33,478)
-
18,984|383
49,508
49,891
630|**2024**
**£**
3,201
49,261
52,462
36,102
16,660
(300)
52,462|
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**Notes to the Accounts**
## **for the year ended 31 March 2025**
## **1 Accounting basis**
The accounts have been compiled on a basis that enables Resources to be calculated in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice and that provides sufficient and relevant information to enable the completion of a tax return.
|**2**
**Resources account analysis**
**Donation income**
Donation income
**Direct resources used**
Donor fees
Equipment for use
Grants: Other
Grants: Jarjeer refuge
**Other business income**
Interest receivable
**Wages, salaries and other staff costs**
Clothing
**Car, van and travel expenses**
Travel and subsistence
**Telephone, fax, stationery and other office costs**
Telephone, VPN and internet
Postage
Stationery and printing
Website and software costs
**Accountancy, legal and other professional fees**
Accountants fees
Other legal and professional
Consultancy fees
Advertising
**Depreciation and loss/(profit) on sale**
Depreciation
**Other business expenses**
Subscriptions|**2025**
**£**
234,175
2,386
1,232
350
256,036
260,004
12
1,477
1,565
415
23
-
292
730
655
243
-
500
1,398
969
1,522|**2024**
**£**
277,557
3,456
1,216
-
244,180
248,852
-
2,143
1,002
1,119
-
45
628
1,792
630
-
5,000
411
6,041
1,067
-|
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## **Jarjeer Mule and Donkey Trust - Charity Accounts**
## **Notes to the Accounts**
**for the year ended 31 March 2025**
## **3 Phone equipment**
|**Cost**
At 1 April 2024
Additions
At 31 March 2025
**Depreciation**
At 1 April 2024
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2025
**Net book value**
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024|**Plant and**
**machinery**
**£**
2,055
675
2,730
952
445
1,397
1,333
1,103|**Motor**
**vehicles**
**£**
267
-
267
154
28
182
85
113|**Spare**
**£**
3,579
-
3,579
1,594
496
2,090
1,489
1,985|**Total**
**£**
5,901
675
6,576
2,700
969
3,669
2,907
3,201|
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Jarjeer Mule and Donkey Trust- Charlty Accounts
Independent Exaniiner's Report to Jarjeer Mule and Donkey Trust
I report to the trustees on my examlnatlon of the accounts of the above charlty ("the Trust") for the
year ended 3110312025.
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responslble for the preparatlon of the accounts In
accordance with the requlrements of the Charltles Act 2011 ("the Act").
I report in respect of my examlnation of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the
2011 Act and In carrying out my exarnlnatlon, I have followed the appllcable Directlons given by the
Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
I have completed my examlnatoon. I conflrm that no rnaterial matters have come to my attention in
connectlon wlth the examination whlch gives rne cause to believe that in, any materlal respect:
l. Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Art or
2. The accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have corne across no other matters in connection with the examination to
which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Cranleys
Chartered Accountants
Winton House
Winton Square
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG218EN