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Trustees' Annual Report Trustees' Annual Report Trustees' Annual Report Trustees' Annual Report Trustees' Annual Report for theperiod for theperiod for theperiod
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2023

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Tiny Paws MCR Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1186507 Charity's principal address 14 Sandbach Road Sale Greater Manchester Postcode M33 2QU

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Suzanne Wright
Nicola O’Brien
William Herbert
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charity’s trusts Type of governing document CIO Foundation Model Constitution – 3rd November 2019 (eg. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted Charitable Incorporated Organisation (eg. trust, association, company) Trustees are appointed by the current trustee panel every 3 years or Trustee selection methods sooner if required (eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

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Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of domestic species of rodents and rabbits in need of care and attention, in particular, to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals.

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The charity has taken in rodents and rabbits from members of the public who needed to rehome their animals for various reasons including financial issues, health problems, relocations, work commitments, or general inability to care for the animals (often as a result of a lack of research carried out prior to obtaining the animal). We have also accepted stray/dumped animals including some discovered abandoned in rental properties when tenants have moved out.

We have continued to work with other rescues both locally and nationally to provide rescue space for rodents or rabbits from large welfare cases, including animals surrendered to the RSPCA.

Similar to the previous reporting period, we have taken in animals from situations where members of the public had purchased mis-sexed rodents or rabbits, resulting in unexpected and unwanted offspring. In some cases, multiple litters were born back to back and the owners were unable to cope. Without the assistance of rescue charities, animal numbers increase exponentially in these situations where owners are unable to accurately sex the offspring and separate them at the appropriate time.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the Echoing the previous Annual Reports, trustees draw attention to the lack public benefit in relation to of due diligence performed by retailers and individuals who breed and/or these objects (include within sell rodents and rabbits, and the knock-on effect this has on the public this section the statutory and welfare of these animals. declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance The charity receives a very high volume of requests to take in animals issued by the Charity from the public, which sadly far surpass our capacity. We operate a Commission on public waiting list for rescue space and advise on alternative reputable rescue benefit) organisations where we are unable to assist. We are very aware that the

The charity receives a very high volume of requests to take in animals from the public, which sadly far surpass our capacity. We operate a waiting list for rescue space and advise on alternative reputable rescue organisations where we are unable to assist. We are very aware that the demand for rescue space exceeds availability on a wider scale in the UK. The figures below provide a snapshot of the situation.

Surrender request figures 2022-23: Rabbit – 496 Guinea Pig – 81 Rat – 112 Hamster – 93 Mouse – 38 Gerbil – 12 Chinchilla – 13 Degu – 11

Total – 856 animals

The charity was able to take in just 19% of the above animals.

Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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Since the previous report, the charity has recruited a small number of volunteer foster carers for hamsters, mice and gerbils. These volunteers care for animals in their own homes while they await adoption.

The charity runs at maximum capacity and trustees note that the organisation is rapidly outgrowing its current premises within the home of trustees SW & WH.

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A grant of £125 was paid to Bacchus Residents Rescue to cover the cost of neutering 3 male mice transferred into their care, originally surrendered to the charity.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Achievements andperformance
Species
Taken in
Rehomed
Deceased
Awaiting
Adoption
Sanctuary
Resident
Chinchilla
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Degu
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Gerbil
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Guinea pig
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Hamster
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Mouse
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Rabbit
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Rat
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The charity took in 18 more animals than during the previous reporting year, but
rehomed 9 fewer. While this is mostly related to more groups of mice being taken in
and available to adopt in the previous reporting period, trustees have noticed a
decline in adoption applications which has coincided with the cost of living crisis.
Many sick and injured animals continue to be taken in, unfortunately leading to a
number of losses. The nature of caring for small animals with shorter lifespans also
means the charity experiences a significant number of deaths during each reporting
period. Evidenced by the accounts, animals receive prompt and extensive specialist
veterinary care.

Section E Financial review

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Following the increase in spending on veterinary costs during the Brief statement of the reporting period, trustees agreed to increase the reserves amount to charity’s policy on reserves £5500 of unrestricted funds in reserve for the running of the charity, in particular to allow prompt veterinary treatment of any animals when required.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

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It is noted that £12 of donations were missed from the previous year’s accounts from 01/04/2022, which have now been reflected in this year’s submission in the previous year’s column.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg
Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date
Suzanne Wright Nicola O’Brien William Herbert
Chair Trustee Trustee
29/01/2024 29/01/2024 29/01/2024

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Tiny Paws MCR
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1		 186507 CC16a
Receipts andpayments accounts
For the period
from		 4/2/2022 To 4/1/2023
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts to the nearest £
24,942
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2,244
27,186
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27,186
Unrestricted
funds
 to the nearest £
Restricted
funds		 to the nearest £
Endowment
funds		 Total funds
to the nearest £		 Last year
to the nearest £
Donations and Legacies -
500
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500
Donations andgifts - 24,942 14,069
Grants - 500 1,500
Income from other trading activities
Merchandise sales - 2,244 1,306
Sub total(Gross income for AR) - 27,686 16,875
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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Total receipts
500 - 27,686 16,875
A3 Payments 16,655
2,416
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430
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21,662
Charitable Activities 500
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Veterinarycare & treatment - 17,155 13,437
Animal care (Bedding, food, housing,
equipment, enrichment)		 - 2,416 2,398
Travel - 557 -
Waste Disposal - 430 -
Insurance - 177 171
Stationery - 55 54
Website - 35 17
Raising Funds
Merchandise - 847 157
Postage - 187 210
Fundraising - 147 -
Donorbox fees - 31 14
Other
Grants to other charities - 125 -
Sub total - 22,162 16,458
A4 Asset and investment
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Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
500 - 22,162 16,458
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

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B1 Cash funds		 Details
Bank account		 to nearest £
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B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets
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Date of
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Report to th• trustaesl members of Tiny Paws MCR On •c¢ounts for the year ended 2023 Charfty no (11 any) 1186507 S•t out on pag•s 1-2 of the Receipts and Payments ACc￿nts (cc16a) I report to the truslees my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trusf) for the year ended 0210412023. Rosponslbllttles and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation ba•1$ ol roport of the accounts in acwdance wth the requirements of the Charit￿$ Act 20111.the Ad.). I report in respect rl my ex8rnination of the Trust's accounts C8rried out under secticffj 145 of the 2011 Act and in caryng out my examination, I have followed the apF4icable Directions given by the Charity Commissi¢Jn under section 14515)(bl ol ts Ad. I have completed my examination. I C{￿￿mI that no material matters have come to my attentKX) (olher than that disdosed beb)w ') in connethon with the examinalM)n whith gves me cause to believe that in, any material Independent examlnerfs statement accounting recLYds were rK)t kept in acc￿dance with section 130 of the Acl or accounts do not a¢￿d *ith the accounling records I have no c(KKems and have come across no other matters in connection vrith the examinab'on to vthich attenb'on should be dravm in order to enab a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Hease delete the wonls in the brackets rf they do not apply. Slgn•d: Dat•: Nam•= 4LD(L IER October 2018

Relevant professional qualificallon(s) or b¢)dy (rf any): Level l and 2 Book-keeping and Accounts Level 2 Computerised Accounts Address: 18 Beaumont Street Todmorden OL14 &IZ Onty complete rf the examiner needs to highlighl matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examinalion of charity accounts." directi¢)ns and guidance for examiners). IER October 2018

Glve here brlef detalls of any Items that the examlner wlshes to dlsclose. IER October 2018