Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 18/10/2018 Period start date To 31/03/2021 Period end date
Charity name: Cat’s Guidance
Charity registration number: 1185873
Objectives and Activities
SORP reference Summary of the Para 1.17 The objects of the CIO are: purposes of the charity as set out in its 1) For the public benefit to promote governing document humane behaviour towards animals by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for animals which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage and to educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals. 2) The relief of poverty by providing support to persons who are unable to meet the costs of veterinary care for their animals due to economic disadvantage.
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Summary of the main Para 1.17 and Main activities:
1.19
activities in relation to
those purposes for the Neutering and general welfare advice –
public benefit, in advice and financial support to owners.
Will benefit people of Wigan and Bolton
particular, the activities,
by supporting them to care for their cats
projects or services
identified in the and reduce requests for re-homing
accounts.
Trap, neuter, return programmes – of feral
cats/kittens. Will benefit public of Wigan
and Bolton by managing stray population
Advice and support to cat owners or those
concerned about a cat’s welfare. Will
benefit all in Wigan and Bolton who wish
to support cats in distress
Working alongside similar organisations
to maximise resources and benefit cats.
Will benefit the people of Wigan and
Bolton by providing maximum resource to
support them and their cats
Support owners with veterinary care
where appropriate. Will Support target
population with financial input where the
situation requires it and the cat will suffer
without such intervention
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The Trustees have had regard to the
whether the trustees guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit
have had regard to the
guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on
public benefit
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SORP reference
The charity does not provide grants
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
N/A
Para 1.38
Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment
The charity is solely reliant on the
contribution of volunteers to carry out its
Para 1.38
Contribution made by objectives
volunteers
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N/A
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Other
Achievements and Performance
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SORP reference
Cat’s Guidance has assisted 285 cats in
the rehoming period:
180 rescued and re-homed
Summary of the main
Para 1.20 1 remained in long term foster due to a
achievements of the
terminal illness
charity, identifying the 41 rescued and transferred to other
difference the charity’s
rescues as part of our commitment to
work has made to the
work together and broaden the reach of
circumstances of its our activities. We have been able to
beneficiaries and any support cats who have given birth
wider benefits to society outside, unneutered cats who have been
as a whole. contributing to the stray population and
people who have had to surrender their
cats to rescue, despite having no rescue
space.
9 rescued and re-united
8 RIP. Sadly we have not been able to
save all cats entering our care but we
have been able to provide veterinary
care, warmth and comfort in their final
days and ensured they have not
continued to suffer. Some cats have
passed naturally and some have been
euthanised once all treatment options
have been exhausted and their pain could
not be managed. This is not a decision we
take lightly and we have always fought to
give every cat a chance with no financial
cap on their treatment.
2 scanned to identify owner
7 traps loaned to owners to capture their
lst catsd
26 supported with vet fees – charity rate
only, we do not pay for the veterinary
care for privately owned cats.
7 home to home adoptions
1 missing – sadly we experienced our first
loss of a cat in our care in this period. He
escaped from the foster carer’s house. He
had been neutered and had a full health
check. We continue to search for him.
2 cats trapped, neutered, chipped and
returned only where there are regular
feeders and adequate shelter
1 returned to owner after surrender – this
cat was handed to rescue following
attacking its elderly owner in a crisis
situation. In the days following the family
stepped in to provide support and we
offered an appointment at our vets to
check the cat’s health, plus advice in
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managing behaviour. The owner presented as distressed regarding her decision and requested the cat be returned
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Our objectives for the first 12
months:
Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
To achieve Registered Charity status
Achieved October 2019
To assist a minimum of 28 cats and
kittens by fostering/financially
supporting with a further 40+
assisted by providing advice and
support or any other activity which
promotes their wellbeing
Achieved and exceeded as detailed in
previous section
To consolidate the current progress
of the organisation and achieve a
stable financial platform
The charity has been able to maintain a
stable financial position in o order to
support all cats in its care. Sourcing
regular funding and larger grants remains
a key objective
Fundraising has remained the only source
of income for the charity. Achieving
Performance of registered charity status has allowed the
Para 1.41 charity to fundraise via social media
fundraising activities
whilst receiving 100% of the donation.
against objectives set
This has increased funds and enabled us
to fun raise for specific pieces of
equipment and for the care of individual
cats. Supporters respond well to knowing
their donations are being used for a
specific cause and enjoy updates on the
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impact of their donations.
Fundraising has been adequate to meet
the objectives of the charity as set out in
the Governing Document and Business
Plan
N/A
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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Financial Review
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 The charity has had an income of
financial position at the £22222 in the reporting period with
end of the period expenditure including administration
costs of £19929. The operating profit
was therefore £2293
Statement explaining Para 1.22 The Cat’s Guidance Reserves Policy is
the policy for holding to maintain sufficient level of reserves
reserves stating why to enable normal operating activities
they are held to continue over a period of up to 3
months should a shortfall in income
occur and to take account of potential
risks and contingencies that may
arise from time to time. It remains a
challenge to hold sufficient reserves
in a climate of increasing costs due to
the demand for rescue
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £2000
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 Nil
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 Nil at time of report although access
uncertainties about the to adequate long-term funding
charity continuing as a remains a concern and challenge.
going concern However the support of the charity’s
followers built on the established
reputation means the situation in this
reporting period was stable.
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The charity is solely reliant on donations
of money and items for fundraising.
The charity’s principal
sources of funds Para 1.47
(including any
fundraising)
N/A
Investment policy and
objectives including any Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
The principal risk to the charity remains
access to an appropriate level funding to
A description of the Para 1.46 continue to carry out its main objectives
principal risks facing the
charity
Other
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Structure, Governance and Management
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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Constitution
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation
constituted? (CIO)
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Elected by Trustees with regard to skills
methods including and abilities to contribute to the charity’s
details of any objectives administration of its activities
constitutional provisions
e.g. election to post or
name of any person or
body entitled to appoint
one or more trustees
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Trustees are provided with a suite of
policies and procedures pertaining to the
Policies and procedures objectives of the charity and directed to
Para 1.51 the resources provided by the Charities
adopted for the
Commission on becoming a Trustee
induction and training of
trustees
N/A
The charity’s
organisational structure Para 1.51
and any wider network
with which the charity
works
N/A
Relationship with any Para 1.51
related parties
N/A
Other
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Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Cat’s Guidance
Other name the charity Cat’s Guidance Rescue (Facebook)
uses
Registered charity 1185873
number
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Charity’s principal 30 Arnside Road
address Hindley Green
Wigan
WN2 4LB
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Name of person (or body) Dates acted if not for Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee whole year (if any) Samantha Ann 1 Gallagher Janette Aylward2 Barton 3 Angela Goodwin
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name Samantha Ann Gallagher Janette Aylward-Barton
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year Samantha Ann Gallagher Janette Aylward-Barton
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements N/A for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Type of Name Address
adviser
Accountan PA Hull and Co Beech House, 23 Ladies Lane, Hindley, Wigan,
t Lancashire, WN2 2QA
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
N/A
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Samantha Ann Gallagher Janette Aylward-Barton Position (eg Chair of Trustees Vice Chair of Trustees Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 24[th] March 2022
Company Registration No. CE019234 (England and Wales)
CATS GUIDANCE RESCUE ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD FROM 18 OCTOBER 2018 TO 31 MARCH 2020
CATS GUIDANCE RESCUE ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS CONTENTS
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| Company information | 3 |
| Directors' report | 4 |
| Income statement | 5 |
| Statement of financial position | 6 |
| Notes to the accounts | 7 |
| Detailed profit and loss account | 8 |
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CATS GUIDANCE RESCUE COMPANY INFORMATION FOR THE PERIOD FROM 18 OCTOBER 2018 TO 31 MARCH 2020
Directors
Company Number
Registered Office
Accountants
Samantha Gallagher Ian Aylward-Barton Janette Aylward-Barton Angela Goodwin
CE019234 (England and Wales)
30 ARNSIDE ROAD HINDLEY GREEN WIGAN Lancashire WN2 4LB United Kingdom
P A Hull & Co Beech House 23 Ladies Lane Hindley, Wigan Lancashire WN2 2QA
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CATS GUIDANCE RESCUE (COMPANY NO: CE019234 ENGLAND AND WALES) DIRECTORS' REPORT
The directors present their report and accounts for the period from 18 October 2018 to 31 March 2020.
Directors
The following directors were appointed during the period:
Samantha Gallagher was appointed on 18 October 2018. Ian Aylward-Barton was appointed on 18 October 2018. Janette Aylward-Barton was appointed on 18 October 2018. Angela Goodwin was appointed on 18 October 2018.
Statement of directors' responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the report and accounts in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare accounts for each financial year. Under that law, the directors have elected to prepare the accounts in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the accounts unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these accounts, the directors are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Small company provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
Signed on behalf of the board of directors
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Samantha Gallagher Director
Approved by the board on: 22 January 2021
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CATS GUIDANCE RESCUE INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD FROM 18 OCTOBER 2018 TO 31 MARCH 2020
| Turnover Cost of sales Gross profit Administrative expenses Operating profit Profit on ordinary activities before taxation Tax on profit on ordinary activities Profit for the period |
2020 £ 22,222 (16,628) |
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| 5,594 (3,301) |
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| 2,293 | |
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CATS GUIDANCE RESCUE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 MARCH 2020
| Notes Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 4 Net current assets Net assets Capital and reserves Profit and loss account Shareholders' funds |
2020 £ 2,773 (480) |
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| 2,293 | |
| 2,293 | |
| 2,293 | |
| 2,293 |
For the period ending 31 March 2020 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - Small Entities.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 22 January 2021 and were signed on its behalf by
Samantha Gallagher Director
Company Registration No. CE019234
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CATS GUIDANCE RESCUE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD FROM 18 OCTOBER 2018 TO 31 MARCH 2020
1 Statutory information
Cats Guidance Rescue is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales, registration number CE019234. The registered office is 30 ARNSIDE ROAD, HINDLEY GREEN, WIGAN, Lancashire, WN2 4LB, United Kingdom.
2 Compliance with accounting standards
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A Small Entities. There were no material departures from that standard.
3 Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below and have remained unchanged from the previous period, and also have been consistently applied within the same accounts.
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets.
Presentation currency
The accounts are presented in £ sterling.
4 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 2020 |
| £ | |
| Accruals | 480 |
5 Average number of employees
During the period the average number of employees was 0.
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CATS GUIDANCE RESCUE DETAILED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD FROM 18 OCTOBER 2018 TO 31 MARCH 2020
This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts.
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| Turnover Sales Cost of sales Purchases Subcontractor costs Gross profit Administrative expenses Travel and subsistence Postage Bank charges Equipment expensed Repairs and maintenance Accountancy fees Operating profit Profit on ordinary activities before taxation |
2020 £ 22,222 |
| 4,823 11,805 |
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| 16,628 | |
| 5,594 | |
| 378 534 277 1,447 185 480 |
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| 3,301 | |
| 2,293 | |
| 2,293 |
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