DOC.SNHOMES RESCUE Registered Charity Number 1183775 REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2023
DOGSNHOMES RESCUE Registered Charity Number 1183775
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2023
C O N T E N T S
| Chair’s report | 1 |
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| Report of the trustees | 2-4 |
| Independent examiner’s report | 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the accounts | 8-11 |
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DOGSNHOMES RESCUE Registered Charity Number 1183775
CHAIR’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2023
Dear Supporters,
I am delighted to present the annual report for DogsnHomes Rescue covering the year ended 30 June 2023. This year has been marked by incredible achievements and milestones, made possible by the dedication and commitment of our team, volunteers, and supporters.
One of the most significant highlights of the year was the aid mission to Ukraine, undertaken by our trustee, Gary Baxter, in July 2022. Gary joined a multinational team in Ukraine to assist in the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats. Despite the challenging circumstances, the team successfully spayed and neutered over 1,600 animals, contributing to the welfare and population control efforts in the region. Gary's journey took him through towns such as Bucha and Hostomel, where he witnessed the aftermath of the atrocities committed during the occupation by the Russian army. He encountered heart-wrenching scenes, including a large shelter housing over 3,000 dogs and 200 cats, located near Chernobyl and the Belarus border, areas deeply affected by the conflict. Gary's first hand experience underscores the vital importance of our work in providing aid and support to animals in crisis-stricken regions.
By July 2023 DogsnHomes had facilitated the delivery of over 145 tonnes of aid for companion animals in need. This accomplishment was made possible through the generosity of organisations like the Humane Society International UK, as well as the unwavering support of our donors and fundraisers. The impact of this aid extends far beyond material assistance as it provides hope and relief to countless animals and communities facing adversity.
In addition to our international efforts, DogsnHomes remained steadfast in our commitment to rehoming dogs surrendered in the UK and from Portugal. Throughout the year we successfully found loving homes for 168 dogs, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve. This achievement reflects our ongoing dedication to animal welfare and our belief in the transformative power of adoption.
As we reflect on the past year's accomplishments we are reminded of the profound difference we can make when we come together in support of a common cause. None of this would have been possible without the dedication of our team, the generosity of our supporters, and the resilience of the animals we serve.
Looking ahead, we remain committed to our mission of rescuing and rehoming animals in need, both locally and globally. With your continued support, we are confident that we can build on our achievements and create a brighter future for animals everywhere.
Thank you for your unwavering support.
Warm regards,
Jane Stevenson Chairperson
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DOGSNHOMES RESCUE Registered Charity Number 1183775
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2023
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30th June 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity’s constitution, the Charities Act 2011 and the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, published 16th July 2014.
Objectives and activities for the public benefit
The charity was established on 7th June 2019 as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of dogs in need of care and attention, and to find them new homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such dogs, in particular those in, but not exclusively, the UK and Europe.
The charity is also at liberty to promote such charitable activities as may be determined in achieving its purpose.
Achievements and performance
The charity’s objectives have been achieved by raising awareness of the need to relieve the suffering of dogs by way of providing care and attention to the animals and in the rehoming of rescued dogs in an assessed and suitable environment with the objective of improving their lives.
The objectives are achieved from adoption donations received on rehoming dogs and from fund raising activities.
Financial review and reserves
The charity’s principal sources of income are from adoption donations received and other fund raising activities and which are applied for the transporting, care and administration of rescued dogs.
During the year the charity’s activities resulted in a net surplus of £ 59,476.
The results of the charity for the year are set out on page 6 of the accounts.
It is the charity’s policy that accumulated reserves are applied to the rescue and care of dogs and for their benefit. A summary of the charity’s reserves are detailed in note 5 of the accounts.
The trustees, through the its members, intend to continue managing the organisation’s activities and funds in the best interests of the charity’s objectives and those of its members.
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DOGSNHOMES RESCUE
Registered Charity Number 1183775
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2023
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a registered charity, number 1183775, governed by a constitution in the form of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, and is directed by a general committee which include members operating in the defined area set out by the constitution and who undertake to uphold the charity’s objectives.
The trustees are the key management personnel of the charity in charge of directing and controlling its operation and activities on a day to day basis. The trustees give their time freely and are not remunerated. Details of trustee expenses and related party transactions are disclosed in note 1 to the accounts.
Reference and administrative details
Patron
Mr Tim Peake
Trustees
Mr G. Baxter (Resigned 1st October 2023) Miss M. Ballard Miss J. Stevenson (Chair of Trustees) Ms G. Rasmussen (Appointed 14th October 2022) Mr D. Fine (Appointed 23rd October 2022, resigned 6th February 2024) Mr M. Crumpton (Appointed 28th July 2023)
Principal Office
The Tree House 25 Sandy Lane Church Crookham Fleet Hampshire GU52 8LA
Accountants
Soteriou & Company Limited Accountants Devonshire House 83 Devonshire Road Hornchurch Essex RM12 4LG
Bankers
Santander UK PLC Bridle Road Bootle Merseyside L30 4GB
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DOGSNHOMES RESCUE Registered Charity Number 1183775
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2022
Trustees’ responsibilities in relation to the financial statements
The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees’ annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales require the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which show a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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Observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP;
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting 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 Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the trust constitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity in accordance with legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements.
Approved by the trustees on 30th April 2024 and signed on their behalf by:
Miss J. Stevenson Chair of Trustees
30th April 2024
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DOGSNHOMES RESCUE Registered Charity Number 1183775
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE DOGSNHOMES RESCUE
I report on the accounts of the DogsnHomes Rescue for the year ended 30th June 2023 set out on pages 6 to 11.
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and the examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.
The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act,
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follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act), and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act,
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have not been met; or
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2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
P. Soteriou ICPA SOTERIOU & COMPANY LIMITED Accountants Devonshire House 83 Devonshire Road Hornchurch Essex RM12 4LG
30th April 2024
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DOGSNHOMES RESCUE Registered Charity Number 1183775
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2023
| Total Unrestricted Restricted funds Note funds funds 2023 £ £ £ Donations Adoption 158,798 - 158,798 Fundraising 2,497 - 2,497 Donations for Ukraine 10,607 - 10,607 Other 22,660 - 22,660 _ _ _ 194,562 - 194,562 Other income Sales - - - Grant for Ukraine - 9,000 9,000 Commissions 1,818 - 1,818 _ _ _ Total incoming resources 196,380 9,000 205,380 _ _ _ Expenditure Food and accessories 3,393 955 4,348 Transportation and carriage 53,699 - 53,699 Preparation, care and maintenance 32,077 1,915 33,992 Veterinary and medication 5,340 712 6,052 Fundraising events 226 - 226 Donations 2,761 - 2,761 Telephone 1,633 - 1,633 Advertising 2,208 - 2,208 Motor vehicle expenses 9,722 3,713 13,435 Travelling expenses 573 1,564 2,137 Insurance 1,204 - 1,204 Printing, stationery and computer expenses 2,084 58 2,142 Hire of equipment - - - Repairs and maintenance 163 - 163 Cleaning and clothing 26 - 26 Bank and paypal charges 494 - 494 Loss/(gain) on currency exchange ( 599 ) - ( 599 ) Bookkeeping 1,334 - 1,334 Accountancy 750 - 750 Training - - - Sundry expenses 509 83 592 Depreciation 2 19,307 - 19,307 _ _ _ Total resources expended 136,904 9,000 145,904 _ _ _ Net surplus and movement for the year 59,476 - 59,476 _ _ _ |
Total funds 2022 £ 117,207 3,181 2,230 39,792 _ 162,410_ 271 10,850 1,031 ______ 174,562 _ 3,818_ 34,279 20,049 4,364 944 852 1,138 2,227 18,799 3,671 1,305 2,475 148 673 704 618 17 957 500 171 818 9,715 ______ 108,242 _ 66,320_ ______ |
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DOGSNHOMES RESCUE Registered Charity Number 1183775
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30TH JUNE 2023
| Note | 2023 | 2022 | |
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£ £ |
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| Fixed assets | |||
| Tangible assets | 2 |
58,212 | 29,146 |
| Debtors: amounts falling due after more than one | year | ||
| Unsecured loans | 3 | 8,000 | 14,000 |
| Current assets | |||
| Unsecured loans | 3 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Prepayments | 2,208 | 866 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 4 | 122,167 | 86,151 |
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| Total current assets | 130,375 | 93,017 | |
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| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | |||
| Other creditors | 7,188 | 5,206 | |
| Accruals | 750 | 1,784 | |
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| 7,938 | 6,990 | ||
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| Net current assets | 122,437 | 86,027 | |
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| Net assets | 188,649 | 129,173 | |
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| The funds of the charity: | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 188,649 | 129,173 | |
| Restricted funds | - | - | |
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| Total charity funds | 5 | 188,649 | 129,173 |
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Approved by the trustees on 30th April 2024 and signed on their behalf by:
......................................... Miss J. Stevenson Chair of Trustees
......................................... Ms G. Rasmussen Treasurer
The notes on pages 8 to 11 form part of these accounts
30th April 2024
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DOGSNHOMES RESCUE Registered Charity Number 1183775
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2023
1 Accounting policies
(a) Basis of preparation and assessment of going concern
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes(s) to these accounts. The financial statements 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 United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16th July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the trust’s ability to continue as a going concern.
(b) Funds structure
Restricted income funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor or trust deed. There is a single restricted income fund, the Humane Society International Income Fund, restricted to providing support to the charity’s fifth journey from the UK to deliver food and supplies for companion animals in Ukraine, via partner charities in Poland, and to ensure transfer to end users in Poland and Ukraine who are in need of support for companion animal welfare needs due to the war in Ukraine.
Unrestricted income funds comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds include designated funds where the trustees, at their discretion, have created a fund for a specific purpose.
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Income recognition
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Donations are recognised when they are received or have been communicated in writing with notification of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that the donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that those conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.
Interest on funds held on deposit is included upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
(d) Expenditure recognition
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
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DOGSNHOMES RESCUE Registered Charity Number 1183775
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2023
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. All expenses, including support costs and governance costs, are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure headings in the statement of financial activities.
(e) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
All assets are capitalised and valued at historical cost. Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates estimated to write off the cost or revalued amounts, less estimated residual value, of each asset over its expected useful life on a reducing balance basis.
Motor vehicle 25% Plant and equipment 25%
(f) Related party transactions and trustees’ expenses and remuneration
The trustees all give freely of their time and expertise without any form of remuneration or other benefit in cash or kind. Expenses paid to the trustees in the year totalled £620, (2022: £844) . These expenses were made up of one trustee’s reimbursed expenses as follows.
| Preparation, care and maintenance Telephone Motor and travelling expenses Insurance Printing, stationery and computer expenses |
2023 £ - 620 - - - _ 620 _ |
2022 £ 68 601 77 88 10 _ 844_ ______ |
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DOGSNHOMES RESCUE Registered Charity Number 1183775
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2023
| 2 Tangible fixed assets Cost As at 1st July 2022 Additions As at 30th June 2023 Depreciation As at 1st July 2022 Charge for the year As at 30th June 2023 Net book value As at 30th June 2023 As at 30th June 2022 |
Motor Plant and vehicles equipment £ £ 31,736 17,417 31,876 16,497 _ _ 63,612 33,914 _ _ 13,738 6,269 12,469 6,838 _ _ 26,207 13,107 _ _ 37,405 20,807 _ _ 17,998 11,148 _ _ |
Total £ 49,153 48,373 _ 97,526 _ 20,007 19,307 _ 39,314 _ 58,212 _ 29,146 ___ |
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3 Debtors: amounts falling due after more than one year
The debtors represent an unsecured loan to an associate of the charity to support the purchase of kennels and to secure quarantine approval and which they may assist the charity by providing boarding for companion animals.
The loan is repayable in equal monthly instalments from 1st July 2022 and carries discretionary interest of 10% per annum or 9% per annum above the prevailing Bank of England base rate, whichever is higher, on the outstanding balance should specific terms of the loan agreement become activated.
| 4 Cash at bank and in hand Barclays Bank PLC current account Santander UK PLC current account Wise Payments Limited Paypal account Cash in hand |
2023 £ 1,408 107,056 11,463 1,096 1,144 _ 122,167 _ |
2022 £ 1,238 78,587 3,775 1,407 1,144 _ 86,151_ ______ |
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DOGSNHOMES RESCUE Registered Charity Number 1183775
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2023
| 5 Reconciliation of funds Balance as at 1st July 2022 £ Unrestricted funds 129,173 Restricted funds - _ Total funds 129,173 _ |
Incoming Resources Balance as at resources expended 30th June 2023 £ £ £ 196,380 ( 136,904 ) 188,649 9,000 ( 9,000 ) - _ _ _ 205,380 ( 145,904 ) 188,649 _ _ _ |
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