ANNUAL REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025
REN'S RESCUE
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1184052
Solutions Accountancy & Bookkeeping Ltd 1 The Mews Little Brunswick Street Huddersfield HD1 5JL
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REN'S RESCUE
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
CONTENTS
Page 3 Legal and Administrative Information Page 4 to 5 Trustees' Report Page 6 Statement of Financial Activities Page 7 Balance Sheet Pages 8 to 14 Notes to the Financial Statements Page 15 Independent Examiner's Report
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REN'S RESCUE
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER
DATE OF REGISTRATION START OF FINANCIAL YEAR
END OF FINANCIAL YEAR
1184052 24th June 2019 6th April 2024 5TH APRIL 2025
TRUSTEES AT 5TH APRIL 2025
LEGAL STATUS GOVERNING INSTRUMENT
Lisa Scarlett
Patricia Anne Davison (Appointed on 06/11/2024) Ethan Scott (Resigned on 06/11/2024) Pamela Maunsell Beverley Nilsson Charitable Incorporated Organisation
CIO - Foundation Registered 24th June 2019
OBJECTS
- For the benefit of the public to relive the suffering and distress of animals in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, neglect, mistreatment or misadventure and in particular to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception and treatment of such animals. 2. For the benefit of the public to educate the public on matters concerning animal welfare.
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
PRIMARY BANKERS
Rose Garth Hull Road Keyingham Hull HU12 9ST Lloyds Bank Plc 25 Gresham Street London EC2V 7HN
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS
Solutions Accountancy & Bookkeeping Ltd 1 The Mews Little Brunswick Street Huddersfield HD1 5JL
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REN'S RESCUE
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025
Animals
During the year 2024/5 we admitted 536 animals to our care, a slight increase on the previous admissions. The mix of animals was much the same as usual with the majority being birds (over 400) and the remainder comprising rabbits, hedgehogs, foxes, and deer. In addition to admission, we have offered support to numerous callers who called for advice and information.
Trustees
There were changes to the Board during the year, with one trustee resigning and one trustee appointed. We continue to look for Trustees who can support our work in the areas of marketing and business development.
Fund-raising
Shops: The Town Shop continues to perform well but it is recognised that this is partly due to the low costs involved in running it (we have it rent free). In contrast, we continue to have difficulties recruiting and retaining volunteers at our East Hull Shop, which is only just breaking even.
Fund-raising needs to be prioritised in the coming years.
Premises
Winestead East Riding Council has stated that they have no objections in principal to our using the land for our work but want us to submit all the reports we submitted a few years ago. This would result in a cost of several thousand pounds with no guarantee of success. We need to seek further advice on this matter as funds allow.
Rose Garth Although our current hospital premises in Keyingham are working well, they are not suitable for long term use and we need to start thinking of moving on to dedicated premises
Finance
Our income for the year ended 05/04/2025 was (05/04/2024: with expenditure of (05/04/2024: leaving us with a net income surplus of and a balance carried forward of for the period ended 5TH APRIL 2025.
Our shops provided the greatest gross income .3k) but also our largest expenditure 2.2k). Donations from Trusts and individuals brought in a further 26.8k, whilst medical bills feed and building work were our largest expenses.
Going forward we need to focus on enhancing the profitability of our two shops and in producing more applications for funding to Trusts.
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REN'S RESCUE (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) TRUSTEES' REPORT (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025
Reserves Policy
During the course of the financial year, financial pressures required the Charity to make use of its reserves. This remains an area of focus during the forthcoming financial year.
Volunteers
Finding committed volunteers both at the shops and at the Rescue has proven to be very difficult. More resources need to be dedicated to recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers. If that is not possible, then our priority should be to fund-raise sufficient finance to employ a part-time worker, which in itself should help us with volunteer recruitment
Conclusion
The Rescue continues to thrive but we need to address issues relating to premises, volunteers, and fund-raising to ensure its future stability.
Trustees' Responsibilities
The Charities Act 2011 requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the CIO and of the surplus of the CIO for that period. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to: Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent Prepare financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the trust will continue in existence.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the CIO. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the CIO and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Trustee on: 28/01/2026
Signed on their behalf by
Printed Name: Pamela A Maunsell
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REN'S RESCUE
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025
| Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming Resources from Generated Funds Donations, Grants & Legacies 3a Activities for Generating Funds 3b Investment Income 3c Other Incoming Resources 3d TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of Generating Funds Cost of Charitable Activities 4a Cost of Generating Funds Governance Costs 4b 4c TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET INCOMING (OUTGOING) RESOURCES Funds Brought Forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted Funds Designated Funds Restricted Funds TOTAL 2024/25 TOTAL 2023/24 26,824 - - 26,824 27,565 27,294 - - 27,294 46,781 21 - - 21 51 1,693 - - 1,693 - |
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| 55,831 - - 55,831 74,397 |
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4,507 41,519 41,519 69,987 4,507 1,698 - - - - 1,698 3,533 3,396 |
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| 47,724 - - 47,724 76,916 |
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| 8,108 - - 8,108 -2,519 2,070 - - 2,070 3,444 |
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| 10,177 - - 10,177 925 |
Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the organisation's operations are classed as continuing.
The notes on pages 8 to 14 form part of these financial statements.
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REN'S RESCUE
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 5TH APRIL 2025
| Note Fixed Assets Tangible Assets 2 Investments 7 Total Fixed Assets Current Assets Debtors & Prepayments 9 Cash at Bank and in Hand 8 Total Current Assets Creditors: Amounts falling year due within one 10 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTALASSETSless current liabilities Creditors: Amounts falling due in more than one year 11 NET ASSETS Funds of the Charity General Funds Designated Funds 6 Restricted Funds 5 Total Funds Approved by the Trustee on:28/01/206 Signed on their behalf by . |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 05.Apr.25 Total 05.Apr.24 1,200 - 1,200 - - |
|---|---|
| 1,200 - 1,200 - |
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| 2,632 - 2,632 6,945 - 6,945 4,932 |
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| 9,577 - 9,577 4,932 |
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| 600 - 600 600 8,977 - 8,977 4,332 |
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| 10,177 - 10,177 4,332 - - - - |
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| 10,177 - 10,177 4,332 |
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| 10,177 - 10,177 5,132 - - - - - - 10,177 - 10,177 5,132 |
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Printed Name: Pamela A Maunsell
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REN'S RESCUE (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Preparation & Assessment of Going Concern Basis of Preparation
The 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. 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 UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP - FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
Assessment of Going Concern
Preparation of the accounts is on a going concern basis. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the ability to continue as a going concern.
Incoming Resources
Recognition of Incoming Resources
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when: the charity becomes entitled to the resources; the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability
Incoming Resources with Related Expenditure
Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income) the incoming resource and related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA.
Grants and Donations
Grants and Donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.
Tax Reclaims on Donations and Gifts
Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA at the same time as the gift to which they relate.
Contractual Income and Performance Related Grants
This is only included in the SOFA once the related goods or services have been delivered.
Gifts in Kind
Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount actually realised. Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or distributed by the charity. Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SOFA as incoming resources when receivable.
Donated Services and Facilities
These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received.
Volunteer Help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts.
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REN'S RESCUE
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Investment Income
This is included in the accounts when receivable.
Investment Gains and Losses
This included any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.
Expenditure and Liabilities
Liability Recognition
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources.
Governance Costs
Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of the trustees meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters.
Grants with Performance Conditions
Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output.
Grants Payable without Performance Conditions
These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no conditions to be met relating to a grant which remain in control of the charity.
Unrestricted funds
These funds can be used for the general objectives of the charity as set out in the trustees report. The movements of the unrestricted funds are given in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Restricted funds
These funds are where the donor has specified a purpose for the donation made. These restrictions often arise as a result of appeals for special offerings for specific purposes.
Designated funds
These funds are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for particular purposes or projects.
Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt.
Depreciation Expense
Depreciation is calculated at a rate to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets over their estimated useful lives. The rates applied are as follows:
Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment
Motor Vehicle
25% - Reducing Balance Basis
33% - Straight Line Basis
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REN'S RESCUE
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025
2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| 2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | |
|---|---|
| Cost 06-04-24 Additions Disposal Net Book Value at 05-04-25 Depreciation B/fwd. 06-04-24 Depreciation Charge Depreciation on Disposal Depreciation at 05-04-25 Net Book Value 05-04-25 Net Book Value 06-04-24 |
Motor Fittings & Total Vehicles Equipment 2024/25 2,400 - 2,400 1,800 - 1,800 - 2400 - - 2400 |
| 1,800 - 1,800 2,400 - 2,400 600 - 600 - 2400 - - 2400 |
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| 600 - 600 |
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| 1,200 - 1,200 - - - |
The annual commitments under non-cancelling operating leases and capital commitments are as follows:
5th April 2025 : None
5th April 2024 : None
3. INCOMING RESOURCES
| Note a) Donations, Grants & Legacies Gifts & Donations 6 b) Activities for Generating Funds Fundraising Income Shop Income c) Investment Income Interest d) Other Incoming Resources Sundry Income |
Unrestricte d Designated Restricted TOTAL TOTAL Funds Funds Funds 2024/25 2023/24 26,824 - - 26,824 27,565 |
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| 26,824 - - 26,824 27,565 |
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| 419 - - 419 313 26,875 - - 26,875 46,469 |
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| 27,294 - - 27,294 46,781 |
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| 21 - - 21 51 |
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| 21 - - 21 51 |
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| 1,693 - - 1,693 - 1,693 - - 1,693 - |
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REN'S RESCUE
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025
4. RESOURCES EXPENDED
| Note a) Cost of Charitable Activities Advertising & Publicity Bank Charges Cleaning Costs Depreciation Expense Equipment Costs Medical Costs Fundraising Costs Insurance Costs Licenses & Subscriptions Motor Vehicle Expenses Office Costs Rent & Rates Repairs & Maintenance Staff Costs 13 Software Stationery and printing Telephone Costs Training Costs Travel & Subsistence Utility Costs Volunteers Expenses b) Activities for Generating Fund Shop Costs c) Governance Costs Independent Examiners Fees 10 Legal & Professional Fees |
Unrestricted Designated Restricted TOTAL TOTAL Funds Funds Funds 2024/25 2023/24 288 - - 288 433 8 - - 8 611 106 - - 106 425 600 - - 600 800 2,494 - - 2,494 2,163 4,362 - - 4,362 4,700 272 - - 272 39 1,882 - - 1,882 1,636 283 - - 283 - 1,530 - - 1,530 5,017 974 - - 974 1,038 12,143 - - 12,143 15,313 5,499 - - 5,499 8,893 720 - - 720 14,017 399 - - 399 96 254 - - 254 297 982 - - 982 377 147 - - 147 192 2,590 - - 2,590 4,790 4,639 - - 4,639 8,350 1,347 - - 1,347 799 |
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| 41,519 - - 41,519 69,987 |
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| 4,507 - - 4,507 3,533 |
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| 4,507 - - 4,507 3,533 |
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| 600 - - 600 600 1,098 - - 1,098 2,796 1,698 - - 1,698 3,396 |
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REN'S RESCUE (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025
5. RESTRICTED FUNDS
The CIO held no restricted funds during this or the previous financial year.
6. DESIGNATED FUNDS
The CIO held no designated funds during this financial year.
7. INVESTMENTS
The CIO held no fixed assets investments during this or the previous financial year.
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REN'S RESCUE
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025
8. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
Cash at Bank & in Hand
9. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
Prepayment Other Debtors
10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Independent Examiners Fees
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Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL TOTAL
Funds Funds 2024/25 2023/24
6,945 - 6,945 1,755
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6,945 6,945 1,755
Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL TOTAL
Funds Funds 2024/25 2023/24
1,482 - 1,482 915
1,150 - 1,150 -
2,632 - 2,632 915
Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL TOTAL
Funds Funds 2024/25 2023/24
600 - 600 600
600 - 600 600
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11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IN MORE THAN ONE YEAR
The CIO held no long term liabilities during this or the previous financial year.
12. NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
| Fixed Asset Investments Net Current Assets |
Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL TOTAL Funds Funds 2024/25 2023/24 1,200 - 1,200 - 8,977 - 8,977 2,070 10,177 - 10,177 2,070 |
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(Charitable Incorporated Organisation) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025
13. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS
| 13.STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS | |
|---|---|
| Gross Wages, Salaries & Fees Consultants who were engaged in each of the following activities: Activities in furtherance of organisation's objects |
TOTAL 2024/25 TOTAL 2023/24 720 14,017 |
| 720 14,017 |
|
| TOTAL TOTAL 2024/25 2023/24 1 3 |
The Charity engages workers on a self-employed basis and does not operate a PAYE payroll.
14. TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES
During the financial year Trustee Pamela Maunsell received (2023/ 6,630) in relation to the rent of the land in Winestead in furthering the Charity's objects.
No other payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period. No other material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them.
15. RISK ASSESSMENT
The Trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated, combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The Trustees have also examined other operational and business risks, which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.
16. RESERVES POLICY
The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the CIO's needs. This is based on the CIO's size and the level of financial commitments held. The Trustees aim to ensure the CIO will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The Trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.
17. PUBLIC BENEFIT
The CIO acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or that are for the public benefit. Details of how the CIO has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the CIO should undertake.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
Report to the trustees/ members of Rescue on the accounts for the year ended 5th April 2025 set out on pages 6 to 14.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examiner's statement
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 the 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 and 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:
- which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
- to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Solutions Accountancy & Bookkeeping Ltd 1 The Mews Little Brunswick Street Huddersfield HD1 5JL Date: 28/01/2026
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