2021-03-31-accounts - Universal Bull Terrier Rescue

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Charity Number: 1185429

UNIVERSAL BULL TERRIER RESCUE

(CIO)

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

for the year ended

31 March 2021

UNIVERSAL BULL TERRIER RESCUE

Annual Report and Accounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2021

CONTENTS	*page*
Trustees' Annual Report	1 - 2
Accountant's Report	3
Receipts and Payments account	4
Statement of Assets and Liabilities	5
Notes to the Accounts	6

Universal Bull Terrier Rescue

Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2021

The Trustees present their report along with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2021. The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 6 and comply with the applicable law.

Structure, Governance and Management

Universal Bull Terrier Rescue (UBTR) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and is governed by its Constitution. It was established on 20 September 2019 and is registered charity no. 1185429.

Any new trustees would be interviewed and voted for by majority decision of the existing trustees, in accordance with the policy and set out in the Constitution.

Trustees Janet Starkey - Chairperson Nicola Booth - Treasurer Stacey Murphy - Secretary Liam Dowden – Operations (Resigned 17/05/2021) Laura Simpson (Appointed 10/04/2021)

Principal Office Accountants Minaber HPH, Chartered Accountants Bryneglwys 54 Bootham Corwen York LL21 9NA YO30 7XZ

Objectives and activities

As stated in the constitution:

For the benefit of the public, the relieve the suffering of dogs in need of care and attention, and to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals, in both the United Kingdom and Europe.
For the benefit of the public, to offer shelter or sanctuary for animals which are in need, providing medical treatment for animals, actively seeking new homes for ‘rescued’ animals, in both the United Kingdom and Europe.
For the benefit of the public, to provide care and rehoming of animals that are abandoned, mistreated or lost, in both the United Kingdom and Europe.
For the benefit of the public, to co-operate with other charities, voluntary bodies and statutory authorities and to exchange information and advice with them, in both the United Kingdom and Europe.

Activities that have been undertaken for the purpose of raising funds and awareness of the charity include:

Monthly online auction raising between £200 and £500 each month for general funds
Merchandise sales of items with the UBTR logo on
Organising events – namely the Kettlebull weekend which raised £300
Raffles and competitions are hosted regularly to win donated prizes and raise between £100 and £500 a time.
Social Media platforms include Facebook and Instagram

Achievements and performance

The following dogs were re-homed by Universal Bull Terrier Rescue in the period:

Angus: Adopted
Kira: In long term foster in Spain
Dolly: Adopted
Clyde: At Beds 4 Bullies sanctuary
Noah: Adopted but sadly passed away
Zac: Adopted
Jax: Adopted
Bumble: Adopted
Wilbur: Adopted
Nellie: Adopted
Diesel: Adopted
Harry: Adopted
Barney: Adopted
Draco: Adopted
Klaus: Adopted

Financial Review

The charity’s principal sources of fundraising are:

Donations from individuals or small organisations
Online auctions with handmade items
Merchandise sales with the logo on
Competitions like raffles
Adoption fees for the dogs we rehome

During the year, the charity received total income of £20,609 (2020 - £10,602) and expenses totalled £17,422 (2020 - £10,360). At the end of the period, the charity held funds totalling £3,429.

Reserves policy

The charity currently has no formal reserves policy and undertakes rescue projects only according to the funds available at the time.

Plans for the future

The charity has become more UK based, severing ties with HRH rescue in Spain, and has also developed new working relationships with more UK rescue charities.

Approved by the Trustees on 28 January 2022 and signed on their behalf by:

Janet Starkey Chairperson

Nicola Booth Treasurer

REPORT OF THE ACCOUNTANTS TO THE TRUSTEES OF UNIVERSAL BULL TERRIER RESCUE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

In accordance with the terms of the engagement letter dated 26 January 2022 we have compiled the financial information of Universal Bull Terrier Rescue which comprises the Receipts and payments, and statement of Assets and Liabilities and related notes from the accounting records and information and explanations you have given to us.

As a member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at icaew.com/membershandbook.

This report is made to you, in accordance with the terms of our engagement. Our work has been undertaken so that we might compile the financial information that we have been engaged to compile, report to you that we have done so, and state those matters that we have agreed to state to you in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the addressee of this report, for our work, or for this report.

You have approved the financial information for the year ended 31 March 2021 and have acknowledged your responsibility for it, for the appropriateness of the accounting basis and for providing all information and explanations necessary for its compilation.

We have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the financial information.

28 January 2022

HPH Chartered Accountants York YO30 7XZ

UNIVERSAL BULL TERRIER RESCUE

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Receipts Incoming resources from generated funds Donations Adoption fees Grants received Activities for generating funds: Competitions Merchandise Auctions Payments Costs of generating funds: Competition items Auction items Charitable activities: Residential / kennel fees Website Vet / medicines Insurance Travel Postage Other expenses Total payments Net receipts/(payments) Cash funds brought forward at Cash funds carried forward at 31 March 2021 All operations are continuing. Total receipts 1 April 2020	Year ended 31 March 2021 £ 7,710 1,323 2,500 2,091 1,075 5,910 20,609 54 727 8,036 230 5,553 596 904 673 649 17,422 3,187 242 3,429 £	7 Month Period ended 31 March 2020 £ 6,945 920 - 514 153 2,070
		10,602
		- 491 6,142 134 2,311 392 564 - 326
		10,360
		242 -
		242 £

The notes on pages 6 form part of these financial statements.

UNIVERSAL BULL TERRIER RESCUE

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 MARCH 2021

ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand LIABILITIES Fee for Independent Examination	Year ended 31 March 2021 £ 3,429 3,429 £ 600 600 £	7 Month Period ended 31 March 2020 £ 242
		242 £
		-
		- £

The notes on pages 6 form part of these financial statements.

Approved by the Trustees on 28 January 2022 and signed on their behalf by:

Janet Starkey Chairperson

Nicola Booth Treasurer

UNIVERSAL BULL TERRIER RESCUE

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

a) Basis of Preparation

The accounts are prepared on a receipts and payment basis.

b) Receipts

Receipts from generated funds Donations and adoption fees

All income from donations and adoption fees is accounted for on the receipts basis.

Activities for generating funds

Fundraising

This represents gross income from events and from sales of merchandise in the year.

c) Payments

Costs of generating funds

Costs of generating voluntary income

The heading comprises direct costs of participating in events, all publicity costs and support costs.

2. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION

During the year, none of the Trustees received any remuneration, reimbursed expenses or benefits by virtue of being a Trustee of the Charity.