Charity Number.. 1185429 UNIVERSAL BULL TERRIER RESCUE cio) REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2025
UNIVERSAL BULL TERRIER RESCUE ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CONTENTS PAGE Trust88s' Annual R8POrt Indèpendent Examinerfs Report Receipts and Payments account Statetnent of Assets and Liabilities Notes to the Accounts
UNIVERSAL BULL TERRIER RESCUE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees present their report along with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordan with the accounting poliaes set out on page 6 and comply with the appli¢able law. structure. Governance and Management Universal Bull Terrier Rescue IUBTRI is a Chaiilable Incotpoialed Organisalion ICIOI and is governed by Ils Con51ilulion.11 was eslab115hed on 20 September 2019 and 15 registered chaiity no. 1185429. Any new trustees would be interviewed and voted for by majority decision of the existing trustees, in ac¢ordan¢e wrth the poli¢y and 5Ét out in the Constitution. Trustees Laura Simpson- Chairperson {resigned 291071251 Janet Starkey- Secretary (resigned 291071251 Nicola Booth- Chairperson Jennifer Allen- Iresigned 01110120251 Ziggy Goo(knin- (appointed 301121241 Peter Kropp- Treasurer (appointed 301091251 Neale H8riison - (appointed 301091251 Principal Office 17 Riverbank Close Off Marina View Dogdyke LINCON LN4 4UJ Independent Examiner Adii8n Rodaway BA. BFP. FCA. DChA HPH, Ghartered Accountants 54 Bootham YORK Y030 7XZ Objèctlvès and aetlvltl&s As stated in the constitution.. For the benefit of the public, to 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 lor '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 benefrt ol the public. to Co-operate wrfth other ¢haritiÈs, voluntsry bodies. and statutory aulhoiilies 8nd lo ex¢h8nge infoimalion and advi¢ewilh Ihern. in both the United Kingdom and Europe. Activities that have been undertaken for the purpose of raising funds and awareness of the Charity include.. Applying for Grants from Organisations like,. Animal Friend5. Jean Sainsbury. and Pets Foundation. Monthly online auction raising beeen £400 and £900 each month lor general funds. EvalLJated Merchandise sales of items with the UBTR logo on Stalls at organised events, namely 'Bullie Bash, hosted by West Country Bullie Walks, which raised around £900 for general funds. Raffles and competitions are hosted gUlarlY to win donated pryzes and raise between £200 and £500 a time. Social Media platforms include Facebook and Instagrarn Social media to raise awareness aboLrt the breed, and to offer some light-hearted and informative reading.
UNIVERSAL BULL TERRIER RESCUE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Achievements and performance Universal Bull Tèrrier Rescue rescued and rehabilitatèd 45 dogs in this period of which 40 have been re homed 8nd 5 iernain in either long lertn foster or Kennels. Badgers Legacy Trust has gone from strength to strength. In this financial period, 22 dogs have benefitted from our fin8ncial support lo vel fees. lotalling £2.193. Our website development continues, and UBTR now features in the top of online searches for Bull Terrier Rescue's in the United ngdoM 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 Donations for the dogs we rehome. During thÈ yèar, thè Charity rècèivèd total incom6 of £38,72312024. £46,619) and Éxpensès totallad £36,741 12024.. £45,366). Al the end of the period, the Gharity held fund5 lolalling £11,06812024.' £9.086.1 Restricted funds held at the end of the period, in respect of the Badgers Legacy Trust, was £64412024- £9901 Res8fves policy The Charity currently has no formal reserves policy and undertakes rescue projecis only according to the funds available al the lime. Plans. To Continue build a good reputation for bèing the'go to, Rescuè for Bull Tèrriers in thè UK To conts'nue building sustainable working relationships with other UK rescues To establish a solid network of volunteers as Ambassadors, Fosterers, and trainers to work with us and support rehabilitation of dogs To establish mole granl-based income 51reams. To offer more educational information around the breed, and the care that they require Approved by the Trustees on 19 January 2026 and signed on their behalf by.. Nicola Booth Ghairperson Peter Kiopp Treasurer
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF UNIVERSAL BULL TERRIER RESCUE I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Universal Bull Terrier Rescue for the year ended 31 March 2025. This report is made Sole lo the charrty's ttU51ees. 85 a body, in 8cwrd8nce with section 154 of the Charities Act 2011. My independent examinerfs work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's trustees those matters l am required to state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To thè fullest extent permitted by law, I do not aecept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity, the charity's member5 as a body and the charity'5 trustees as a body for my independent examiner's work, for this report, or for the opinions I have fom)ed. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the qU1ments of the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe A¢l'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl ol the Aet. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act., 01 2. thè aCCOLJnts do not accord with thosè rÉcords. I have no concems and have come across no other rnatters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Adrian Rodaway BA, BFP, FCA, DChA HPH. Chartered Accountants 54 Bootham YORK Y030 7XZ 19 January 2026
UNIVERSAL BULL TERRIER RESCUE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Total Funds 2024 Unrestricted FLJnd5 Restricted Funds 2025 Receipts Incoming resources fmm geneTrted funds Donations Adoption fees Grants received 13,001 6.135 1,847 14,848 6.135 5,000 15,502 14.795 3,000 5,000 Activities forgener81ing fvnds.. Competitions Merchandise Auctions 2,084 1,933 8,723 2,084 1,933 8.723 4,772 1,125 7,425 Total rncèipts 31,876 6,847 38,723 46,619 Paymènts Costs of g8nerating fvnds." Competition items Auction items Ch8ritèble éctsvities.. Residential I kennel fees Website Vet I medicines Insurance Travel Postage & slalionery Merchandise Legal & professional Equiprnent Fee charges Training Other expenses 1,752 1,752 2,130 12.319 1,281 2,504 382 960 1,227 360 3,689 40 160 4,400 474 1,700 14.019 1.281 7,997 382 19,249 572 14,704 476 3.702 1.571 1,055 5,493 1.227 360 3,689 40 160 4,400 474 826 195 226 Total payments 29,548 7,193 36,741 45,366 Net receipts I (payments) 2,328 13461 1,982 1,253 Cash funds brought forward at 1 April 2024 8,09S 990 9,086 7,833 Cash funds carried forward at 31 March 2025 £ 10,424 £ 11,068 9,086 All operats.ons are continuing. The notes on pages 6 fomi part of these financial statements.
UNIVERSAL BULL TERRIER RESCUE STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Year ended Year ende(I Funds Funds 31 March 31 March 2025 2025 2025 2024 ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand 10,424 644 11.CE8 9,086 £ 10,424 £ 11,Ce8 9,086 LIABILITIES Accountants Fee 1.494 3.689 1,494 3,689 The notes on pages 6 forrn part of these fillan81 staternents. Approved by the Trustees on 19 January 2026 and signed on their behalf by.. Nicola Booth Chèirperson Peter Kropp Tasur
UNIVERSAL BULL TERRIER RESCUE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES al Basis of Preparation The accounts are prepared on a receipts and payment basi5. bl Receipts Receipts from generated funds Donations and adoption fees All income fiotn donations and adoption fees Is accounted for on the receipts b8SI5. Acts'vities for generating funds Fundraising This represents gross income frorn events and from sales of merchandise in the year. cl Payments Costs of generating funds Costs of generahng voluntary income The heading comprises direct costs of participating in events, all publicity costs and support costs. 2. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION During thè year, none of the Trustees received any remuneiation, reimbursed expenses 01 benefits by virtue of being a Trustee of the Charity.