Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVlnES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th SEPTEMBER 2021 3 2023 2022 RECEIPTS Kennel Fees Adoption Fees Trainer Donations Fundraising Sponsorship schemes Other Donations Sale of Goods GBGB Bond Net Receipts 2,886.31 15.585.51 8,445.89 15.360.00 445.00 11,085.40 6,866.00 9.318.83 5,245.49 34 800.00 19,944.61 5.919.50 9.008.11 904.58 40 800.00 Total receipts 94 828.62 91566.61 PAYMENTS Veterinary fees Wages 22,051.76 38,078.38 13.078.36 5,461.84 3,269.44 2.750.00 416.06 22,445.73 32.135.74 11,721.24 11.765.69 3,306.09 2,370.00 2,600.69 Kennel Costs Fundraising Costs Website Cost of Goods Sold Bank Charges Homing costs GBGB Bonds 1,513.39 9 800.00 Total payments 86 619.23 96 145.18 Net receipts 8,209.39 4.578.57 Funds at stsrt of year 719.13 5 297.70 Cash funds atyear end 8,928.52 719.13 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILMES AS AT THE PERIOD ENO Cash at Bank 8,928.52 719.13 These finanoal statements are prepared on a receipts and payments basis. &'gned for and on behalf of crn9 Cottage Gr8yhound Sanctuary Trusteé TnJstg0
Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary Independent examiner's report on the accounts of Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary, Charity number 1184529 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust,) for the year ended 30th September 2023. which are set out on the previous page. Responsibilites and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responcible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the ChafFties Act 2011 ('the Act,). I report in respect of my examination af 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 Cmmission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that, in any accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or - 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 ts to be reached. R. W. Oakes B.A. CTA. David Mitchell Accountancy Ltd 4 The Pound Cholsey Oxon OX10 9NS Dated 2510612024
Crosslng Coltage (*ryhound Sancw•ry tla RGf East Mklland5 Osslngtthi lane Trent NG23 6QR Annual General Meeting 2024 Minutes of the meeting held ifh Mayfft 2024 Present: David John Morton Christine Miles Jo Haigh-Tanner Chris Marson Matthewsullivdn The trustees present their report for the year ended 3tr' September 2023. The accounts and all supporbng documents for the year ended 3tt Septernber 2023 have been examined and checked by R W Oakes of David Mitchell Accountancy Ltd. This year has seen both an increase in income and a decrease in expenditure. resulting in a boost to the cash at bank at the end of the year1£719.13 @ 3010912022 vs £8,928.52 @ 3010912023). Income Material increase in Fundraising Incorne1£8,859.21} primarily due to the Shades of Greyhound projert and the Online Art Auction. together with an upturn in GBGB Bonds Received1£6,CWI. These increases were partially offset by reduced income in relation to Kennelling Fees1£5,779.58) and Sale of Goods1£4,340.91). Ex enditure As ever, the lar8est areas of expendFture were in relation to Wage51£38.078.381 and Veterinary Fees 1£22,051.761. There was an increase in our wages cost of appx 18.5%1£5.942.641. However it was
not necessary for us to make payments to G8GB in ler to claim from their Bond Scheme which resulted in a saving of £9,8. Staffin stsffin8 has been a challenge in the year to 3tt September 2023. Both Tracy Ryan (Kennel Manager) and Tara Holland (Administrator) left the kennels during the financial year. The stsffing costs were also impacted by Judith's poor heatth. She sadly passed away shortly after the end of the financial year. Both the administrat6on and kennel management has been picked up by Karen Turner-Nash. supported by a team of part-time employees and ¥olunteers. Fundraisin We had great success with our new fundraising initiative5 during the year, however it is importsnt for us to attract and retain sponsots for the kennels and lon8-stsying dogs in our tare. We continue to work wTrth Agria Pet Insurance WIK) offer 5 week5 free insurance for each dog homed. then if the owners continue their coverage with Agria we receive a bonus payment. Our Christmas Raffle, Chri5trnas Cards and calendar sales are alvAys popular and again we attended the Greyhound Derby Final at Towcester Racecourse in July where we raised appx £3,LUI. We plan to attend more events in the future. to promote the profile of greyhound5 as pets and Crossin8 Cottage in particular, a5 well as to raise funds. Future Plans We need to continue to attrart and retsin lUnteerS to help both at the kennels and at events. We also need to be mofe or8anised in our management of the wlunteer team, so we can call on them when required. We will continue with the GBGB Bond Scherne and maintsin our relationship with Towcester Racecourse. as their dogs are funded at £6 per day. We also need to explore more fundraising opportunities and increase engagement in our local comrnunity.