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2024-06-30-accounts

Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period

From: 01/07/2023 To: 30/06/2024 Charity name: STRAY2ME RESCUE Charity registration number: 1186687 Company number: CE019835

Objectives and activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The objects of the CIO are, for the benefit of
the public, to relieve the suffering of animals
in need of care and attention and, in
particular, to provide and maintain rescue
homes or other facilities for the reception,
care and treatment of such animals.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 To provide financial assistance to rescuers
in Romainia sheltering stray & abandoned
dogs & cats.
 To find suitable, safe homes for said
animals in Romania, Western Europe & the
U.K.
To promote animal welfare in both
Romania & the U.K. through education and
the support of spay/neutering campaigns.
To support those wishing to adopt an
animal by advising them and furnishing them
with the appropriate knowledge in order to
choose the companion animal that is right for
them and their circumstances.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The trustees have had regard to the Charity
Commission s guidance on public benefit.
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SORP reference Not applicable as no grant making is included in the charity’s activities Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Not applicable Para 1.38 Policy on social investment

including program related
investment
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 The charity recognises the importance of
volunteers in achieving their objectives and
activities. The charity recognises the
significant value of the time, knowledge, and
experience that volunteers offer. The
Trustees want to formally acknowledge and
appreciate the impact of these volunteers.
Other

Achievements and performance

Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 The Trustees report to the general public
that the Charity has developed its
capabilities and activities during the fifth year
of operations. The Charity’s efficient
processes facilitated by positive values and
modern technologies have resulted in the
recruitment of new volunteers, particularly
from amongst adopters, who have enhanced
and developed their skills whilst helping to
raise the profile of the charity and support its
work. The charity maintains a very strong
brand identity, enhanced by bespoke
merchandising, and an informative and
educational website. This has helped the
charity to educate, neuter, rescue and
rehome cats and dogs from Romania. Some
of the achievements are:
• Raising over £72,000 towards foster,
veterinary, and transport fees – a decline of
12% on the previous year while the UK
population faced pressures on disposable
income due to the rise in the cost of living;
• The maintenance of approximately £5,000
in cash reserves for emergencies and
potential costs of offering rescue back up to
unsuccessful adoptions. This amount was
reduced to £5,000 from the previous year’s
£10,000 due to the low rate of animals
returned during the previous year;
• Completing 2 neuter campaigns in Tulcea
which resulted in 21 neutered cats and 62
neutered dogs preventing an increase of the
stray population of over 10,000;
• The successful rehoming of 79 animals
during the year: 48 dogs (46 from Romania
and 2 from the UK) and 31 cats (all from
Romania).
• The Trustees have been actively working
on producing content and educating

prospective adopters on Brucella Canis, a zoonotic disease that has received a large volume of attention on social media and seen a large increase in vet bills for owners and adopters of dogs originating in Romania and other Eastern European countries due to the demand for post-import testing made by many practices. It is the Trustees’ view that proactively informing prospective adopters and approaching veterinary clinics to seek confirmation on their policy regarding registering, testing and services provided to dogs who may test positive on UK tests will reduce the number of dogs returned to the Charity and only attract adopters who are willing and able to face any additional requirements imposed by their vets deescalating any negative publicity given to the disease and foreign adoptions. • The Trustees have also included a serology test for Brucella Canis to their preimport screening protocol for dogs in an attempt to minimise the risk of importing a Brucella Canis positive dog, and to reduce the likelihood of a false positive once tested in the UK. The Trustees have made the decision not to increase the adoption donation; however, the potential requests from vets for further testing once a dog is in the UK have resulted in increasing costs for adopters, and a subsequent reduction in successful adoption applications. • The Charity provides ongoing funding for sanctuary spaces and veterinary care for a number of traumatised dogs in Romania. Recognising that the dogs’ medical needs are likely to grow as they age, the Charity has factored the anticipated increase in veterinary expenses into its future financial planning. The Trustees thank all the volunteers, donors, supporters, and followers for their efforts and look forward to continuing to operate the Charity in the years to come to benefit cats and dogs from disadvantaged backgrounds and humans in need of a companion.

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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 The Charity raised £72,733 (-12%) in the
fifth year of operation. The board had
forecast an income from donations and Gift
activities against objectives
set		 Aid of £77,000 in the same period and the
shortfall has not resulted in concerns as to
the Charity’s solvency.
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial review

Financial review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 The Charity had £4,578 in its bank accounts
and held with PayPal as of 30/06/2024.
There were no bills issued by foster carers
or veterinarians in Romania that were
awaiting payment (creditors). The board
allocated those funds to cash reserves to
provide for emergencies in Romania and the
UK and provisions for bills not yet issued.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 Based on the first 4 years of operations
rehoming dogs and cats to adopters directly,
and taking into consideration the financial
strain posed on adopters by the cost-of-living
crisis, the board reviewed the risk of failed
adoptions at 5% of animals imported and
assumed an average stay of 3 months at
licensed kennels at an average cost of £392
per animal which would require access to
around £5,000 to meet financial obligations.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £4,578
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 N/A
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 N/A

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Donations, Gift Aid Para 1.47 The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) N/A Para 1.46 Investment policy and

objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 The decision of rehoming dogs and cats
directly means the Charity will assume the
risk of failed adoptions and animals needing
emergency boarding kennels. The trustees
hold sufficient personal wealth to cover
those costs may the charity not hold
sufficient funds.
The impact of the cost-of-living crisis on the
general public’s finances is likely to cause a
medium-term decrease in income, therefore
the board is aiming to broaden the number
of supporters at a lower average donation.
Other

Structure, governance and management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document:
for example,trust deed,
memorandum and articles of
association etc		 Para 1.25 CIO template governing document
How is the charity
constituted?
for example limited company,
unincorporated association,
CIO		 Para 1.25 CIO
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 (1) Apart from the first charity trustees, every
trustee must be appointed for a term of one
year by a resolution passed at a properly
convened meeting of the charity trustees.
(2) In selecting individuals for appointment
as charity trustees, the charity trustees must
have regard to the skills, knowledge and
experience needed for the effective
administration of the CIO.
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51

Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Other

Reference and administrative details

Charity name STRAY2ME RESCUE
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1186687
Charity’s principal address 3rdFloor, 166 Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 2SH

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Tina Collyer-Cook Chairperson
Georgiana Cava
Mauro Orru Treasurer

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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements 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)

Type of Name Address
adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Declarations

The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors

Signature(s)

Full name(s) Mauro Orru

Position (for example Trustee Secretary, Chair, etc)

Date

29/04/2025

Charity Name No (if any) STRAY2ME RESCUE 1186687 Receipts and payments accounts For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/07/2023 30/06/2024

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Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
72,733 - - 72,733 82,855
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Sub total (Gross income for
AR) [ 72,733 ] - - 72,733 82,855
A2 Asset and investment sales,
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Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 72,733 - - 72,733 82,855
A3 Payments
77,995 - - 77,995 78,886
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Sub total [ 77,995 ] - - 77,995 78,886
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 77,995 - - 77,995 78,886
Net of receipts/(payments) - 5,262 - - - 5,262 3,969
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 9,840 - - 9,840 5,871
Cash funds this year end 4,578 - - 4,578 9,840
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

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behalf of all the trustees
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets		 Signature
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PayPal
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Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
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to nearest £
to nearest £
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Date of
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29/04/2025

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

29/04/2025

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees
On accounts for the year
ended
Set out on pages
Responsibilities and
basis of report		 Charity Name
STRAY2ME RESCUE		 Charity Name
STRAY2ME RESCUE		 Charity Name
STRAY2ME RESCUE
30/06/2024 Charity no
(if any)		 1186687
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(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended30 / 06 / 2024.
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
(“the Act”).

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 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters 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.

Signed:
Name:
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address:
 20/04/2025
Yuen Lam CHAN
ACCA
24 Kelly Avenue
London SE15 5LL

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

Oct 2018

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