Report & Accounts Year ending 30th June 2024
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Reg. Charity No.1183775
Contents
Chair’s report 1 Report of the trustees Independent examiner’s report 5 Statement of financial activities 6
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Balance sheet 7 Notes to the accounts 8 - 11
DOGSNHOMES RESCUE Registered Charity Number 1183775
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2024
Chair’s Report
Dear Supporters
I am delighted to present the annual report for DogsnHomes Rescue for the year ended 30th June 2024 . It has been another year of incredible achievements, made possible by the unwavering dedication of our team, volunteers, and supporters.
Rehoming Success
This year, 144 dogs found loving homes, the majority coming from Portugal, with several rescued from the UK. Every dog we rehome represents a second chance at life, and we are grateful to our trusted partners in Portugal and the UK for their collaboration. Importantly, for each dog that arrives from Portugal, we send financial aid back to support the neutering of another dog , helping to prevent future suffering and homelessness.
Aid to Ukraine
Since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022 , we have worked tirelessly to deliver critical aid to companion animals in desperate need. This year, our total aid shipments reached over 230,000kg . This effort has only been possible due to the generosity of our donors and the hard work of our dedicated volunteers. Every bag of food and essential supplies sent makes a real difference to animals caught in the conflict.
Community & Fundraising Events
Our local fundraising events continue to thrive, bringing together dog lovers and raising much-needed funds to support our mission. One of the highlights was Paws in the Park at Aldershot Lido , which was well attended and a fantastic day for dogs and their owners alike.
We are also incredibly fortunate to have Tim Peake as our Patron , whose support helps raise awareness of our work.
Looking Ahead
Our mission remains as strong as ever. We will continue rescuing and rehoming abandoned and neglected dogs from both the UK and Portugal, ensuring they find loving homes where they can thrive. At the same time, we will send further aid to help feed and care for animals affected by the war in Ukraine, providing them with the vital supplies they need to survive. Expanding our partnerships will also be a priority, allowing us to increase the impact of our rescue and welfare efforts.
Every success we achieve is because of you—our adopters, donors, volunteers, and supporters. Thank you for being part of our journey. Together, we are changing lives, one dog at a time.
Warm regards,
Jane Stevenson
Chair of Trustees, DogsnHomes Rescue
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DOGSNHOMES RESCUE Registered Charity Number 1183775
Report of the trustees FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2024
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30th June 2024. 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 £ 877.
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
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2024
Report of the trustees
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 25th 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 2024
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
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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 20th March 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Miss J. Stevenson Chair of Trustees 20th March 2025
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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 2024 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
20th March 2025
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DOGSNHOMES RESCUE Registered Charity Number 1183775
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2024
| Total | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | funds | funds | ||
| Note | funds | funds | 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Donations | |||||
| Adoption | 104,909 | - | 104,909 | 158,798 | |
| Fundraising | 4,284 | - | 4,284 | 2,497 | |
| Donations for Ukraine | 11,999 | - | 11,999 | 10,607 | |
| Other | 22,722 | - | 22,722 | 22,660 | |
| _ | _ | _ | ___ | ||
| 143,914 | - | 143,914 | 194,562 | ||
| Other income | |||||
| Sales | - | - | - | - | |
| Grant for Ukraine | - | - | - | 9,000 | |
| Commissions | 2,266 | - | 2,266 | 1,818 | |
| _ | _ | _ | ___ | ||
| Total incoming resources | 146,180 | - | 146,180 | 205,380 | |
| _ | _ | _ | ___ | ||
| Expenditure | |||||
| Food and accessories | 5,749 | - | 5,749 | 4,348 | |
| Transportation and carriage | 49,545 | - | 49,545 | 53,699 | |
| Preparation, care and maintenance | 18,638 | - | 18,638 | 33,992 | |
| Veterinary and medication | 5,884 | - | 5,884 | 6,052 | |
| Fundraising events | 271 | - | 271 | 226 | |
| Donations | 3,347 | - | 3,347 | 2,761 | |
| Salaries | 16,667 | - | 16,667 | - | |
| Social security costs | 914 | - | 914 | - | |
| Pension costs | 235 | - | 235 | - | |
| Telephone | 1,833 | - | 1,833 | 1,633 | |
| Advertising | 1,243 | - | 1,243 | 2,208 | |
| Entertaining | 191 | - | 191 | - | |
| Motor vehicle expenses | 12,744 | - | 12,744 | 13,435 | |
| Travelling expenses | 2,010 | - | 2,010 | 2,137 | |
| Insurance | 2,303 | - | 2,303 | 1,204 | |
| Printing, stationery and computer expenses | 2,537 | - | 2,537 | 2,142 | |
| Repairs and maintenance | 815 | - | 815 | 163 | |
| Cleaning and clothing | 783 | - | 783 | 26 | |
| Bank and paypal charges | 421 | - | 421 | 494 | |
| Loss/(gain) on currency exchange | 60 | - | 60 | ( 599) | |
| Bookkeeping | 1,130 | - | 1,130 | 1,334 | |
| Accountancy | 750 | - | 750 | 750 | |
| Sundry expenses | 1,196 | - | 1,196 | 592 | |
| Depreciation | 2 | 16,037 | - | 16,037 | 19,307 |
| _ | _ | _ | ___ | ||
| Total resources expended | 145,303 | - | 145,303 | 145,904 | |
| _ | _ | _ | ___ | ||
| Net surplus and movement for the | year | 877 | - | 877 | 59,476 |
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DOGSNHOMES RESCUE Registered Charity Number 1183775
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30TH JUNE 2024
| Note | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ £ |
£ £ |
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| Fixed assets | |||
| Tangible assets | 2 | 48,111 | 58,212 |
| Debtors: amounts falling due after more than one | year | ||
| Unsecured loans | 3 | 4,500 | 8,000 |
| Current assets | |||
| Unsecured loans | 3 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Prepayments | 1,794 | 2,208 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 4 | 137,970 | 122,167 |
| _ | ___ | ||
| Total current assets | 145,764 | 130,375 | |
| _ | ___ | ||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | |||
| Other creditors | 8,099 | 7,188 | |
| Accruals | 750 | 750 | |
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| 8,849 | 7,938 | ||
| _ | ___ | ||
| Net current assets | 136,915 | 122,437 | |
| _ | ___ | ||
| Net assets | 189,526 | 188,649 | |
| _ | ___ | ||
| The funds of the charity: | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 189,526 | 188,649 | |
| Restricted funds | - | - | |
| _ | ___ | ||
| Total charity funds | 5 | 189,526 | 188,649 |
Approved by the trustees on 20th March 2025 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
20th March 2025
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DOGSNHOMES RESCUE Registered Charity Number 1183775
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2024
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.
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.
(c) 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 2024
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% |
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| 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 £325, (2023: £620) . These expenses were made up of one trustee’s reimbursed expenses as follows.
| Telephone Insurance |
2024 £ 163 162 _ 325 _ |
2023 £ 620 - _ 620_ ______ |
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DOGSNHOMES RESCUE Registered Charity Number 1183775
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2024
| 2 Tangible fixed assets Cost As at 1st July 2023 Additions As at 30th June 2024 Depreciation As at 1st July 2023 Charge for the year As at 30th June 2024 Net book value As at 30th June 2024 As at 30th June 2023 |
Motor Plant and vehicles equipment £ £ 63,612 33,914 - 5,936 _ _ 63,612 39,850 _ _ 26,207 13,107 9,351 6,686 _ _ 35,558 19,793 _ _ 28,054 20,057 37,405 20,807 |
Total £ 97,526 5,936 _ 103,462 _ 39,314 16,037 _ 55,351 _ 48,111 58,212 |
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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 | 2024 | 2023 |
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| £ | £ | ||
| Barclays Bank PLC current account | 2,322 | 1,408 | |
| Santander UK PLC current account | 115,337 | 107,056 | |
| Wise Payments Limited | 18,553 | 11,463 | |
| Paypal account | 614 | 1,096 | |
| Cash in hand | 1,144 | 1,144 | |
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| 137,970 | 122,167 |
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DOGSNHOMES RESCUE Registered Charity Number 1183775
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2024
| 5 | Reconciliation of funds | Balance as at Incoming | Balance as at Incoming | Resources | Balance as at |
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| 1st July 2023 resources | expended | 30th June 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 188,649 | 146,180 | ( 145,303 ) | 189,526 | |
| Restricted funds | - | - | - |
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| _ | _ | _ | _ | ||
| Total funds | 188,649 | 146,180 | ( 145,303 ) | 189,526 |
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