Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/07/2024 Period start date To 30/06/2025 Period end date
Charity name: London Retired Police Dogs Trust
Charity registration number: 1188072
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote humane behaviour towards retired police dogs by providing financial assistance to owners of retired police dogs who have charge of animals that are in need of appropriate care and attention by reason of sickness, poor circumstances or welfare. |
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| 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 |
London Retired Police Dogs Trust launched in November 2019 with ongoing fundraising through public events as a priority and then affected by the worldwide Covid pandemic we were forced to re-evaluate and find other ways of fundraising. Online Shop and Merchandise We run a successful online shop within our website www.lrpd.uk where we sell merchandise directly via the shop and also through third party volunteers attending public facing fundraising events. Yearly LRPD Calendar Our yearly Calendar is produced and paid for by Metfriendly, supporters of LRPD, with all profits from sales going direct to the fund. Give as You Earn Initiative With the assistance of the Charities Aid Foundation we successfully run a give as you earn scheme within the Metropolitan Police Service where employees can sign up to contribute a monthly donation direct from source to LRPD. Ongoing Volunteer Supporter Fundraising Activities Throughout the year supporters have undertaken a variety of events with |
| fundraising on behalf of LRPD being the driving force, we have had volunteers run the London Marathon, Swim the Serpentine, run the London Landmarks Half Marathon, attend Open Days, Fetes, Fairs, Cake Sales, and hold raffles to name a few. We also held a charity fundraising ball in September 2024. These are our staple fundraisers to date. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | In the initial Chaired AGM all trustees were introduced to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission which is applicable when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance would be relevant. This was reviewed again in the last AGM. |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Every application received for financial assistance is reviewed on an individual basis. Once the application has been reviewed by an independent vet and verified then the trustees discuss the individual application details and the current financial position of the charity and thus a decision on reward is reached. We are proud to be in a position to offer 100% of the claim amount requested in the majority of all claims to date. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers are integral to LRPD and have assisted in fundraising by various ways. Volunteers have shaken buckets, sold merchandise, held raffles and taken on enormous challenges all in efforts to assist us being able to meet applications for assistance relating to retired police dogs. |
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Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
| 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 | Since the launch of London Retired Police Dogs Trust and registration as a registered charity LRPD have continued to grow. LRPD has overcome obstacles and developed new and innovative ways to be able to continue to fundraise. We have made awards of over £260,000 since our launch in direct response to applications received for assistance with regards to the welfare of retired police dogs up to 30/06/2025. (In this accounting period our award settlements totalled £110,787). The number of applications is increasing due to cost of living and up to 30/06/2025 we have assisted with 288 separate applications for support. Since launch, the London Retired Police Dogs Trust has grown to include retired City Of London Police Dogs and retired London Fire Brigade dogs. LRPD has also secured a working partnership with Goddards Veterinary Group who are able to offer a discount on fees relating to retired police dogs treatment. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
As a charity our biggest aim is to meet the needs of the retired police dogs of London requiring help and assistance financially to enable them to live their retirement in the best welfare position. We have been able to meet the needs of every application received thanks to ongoing fundraising on behalf of London Retired Police Dogs Trust. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Every fundraising activity undertaken to date has been successful in securing donations. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Statement of Assets and Liabilities at the end of this accounting period –Unrestricted cash funds of £142,586 available across our Natwest and Paypal accounts at 30/06/2025. Total received for this accounting period which includes fundraising via direct fundraising events, donations, give and you earn and merchandise sales totals; £145,636 Total deductions for this accounting period for application settlement awards totals £110,787 Total deductions for this accounting period which includes advertising, printed materials, sundries, cost price meds, insurance, IT costs, Paypal fees, postage and purchase of merchandise totals £51,070 The trustees acknowledge there is an excess of expenditure over income of £16,221 in the last accounting period but the charity still had bank balances of over £140,000 at 30 June 2025. There was a significant increase in Application Awards from £63278 to £110,787 but the charity has also increased its revenue stream via fundraising/donations/give as you earn/sale of merchandise. The trustees contribute the rise in applications to the cost-of-living crisis and people being more aware of the existence of London Retired Police Dogs Trust. The trustees have been able to assess each claim on an individual basis and due to the strength of the asset base the trustees have again been able to approve successful applications at 100% of the claim amount. They will continue to monitor the financial strength of the charity during the current and future accounting periods. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | A decision was made and agreed by all trustees that a reserve of £5,000 to remain where possible for any emergency unforeseen applications that require urgent assistance. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £5,000 |
| 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 | None |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
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Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Foundation Model 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 | First Charity Trustees in position until retirement, appointment of new trustees is available but to be appointed for a term of 3 years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | London Retired Police Dogs Trust |
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| Other name the charity uses | LRPD |
| Registered charity number | 1188072 |
| Charity’s principal address | 30 Hazlewell Road London SW15 6LH |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| PhilipWells | Chair | |||
| Kristian Leighton | Secretary | |||
| Emma Dignam | Treasurer | |||
– 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 None 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 for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
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
Other optional information
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) Emma DIGNAM Position (eg Secretary, TREASURER Chair, etc) 28/04/2026
| Charity Name London Retired Police Dogs Trust 1 |
Charity Name London Retired Police Dogs Trust 1 |
Charity Name London Retired Police Dogs Trust 1 |
Charity Name London Retired Police Dogs Trust 1 |
Charity Name London Retired Police Dogs Trust 1 |
CC16a | |
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Period start date 7/1/2024 |
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Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Sale of Merchandise | 49,743 | - - - - - - - - |
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49,743 25,759 25,185 32,674 12,275 - - - # 145,636 |
26,045 | |
| Fund raisingevents | 25,759 | 2,925 | ||||
| Donations received | 25,185 | 71,586 | ||||
| Give asyou earn | 32,674 | 28,901 | ||||
| Paypal donations received | 12,275 | 13,906 | ||||
| Other income | - | 33 | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 145,636 | ## | - # | # - # | 143,396 | |
| - - Sub total- Total receipts 145,636 A3 Payments A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| - | - | 145,636 | 143,396 | |||
| Advertising | 3,530 | - - - - - - - - - - - |
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3,530 5,720 - 234 272 1,290 478 110,787 588 - 38,958 |
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| Cost of fundraisingevents | 5,720 | - | ||||
| Stationery | - | 6 | ||||
| SundryExpenses | 234 | 324 | ||||
| Insurance | 272 | 96 | ||||
| Postage | 1,290 | 1,184 | ||||
| IT Costs | 478 | 358 | ||||
| Application awards | 110,787 | 63,278 | ||||
| Bank charges | 588 | 525 | ||||
| Cost price Meds Cost of merchandise Sub total |
- | 1,821 | ||||
| 38,958 | 22,982 | |||||
| 161,857 | ## | - # | # - # | # 161,857 # | # 97,140 | |
| - - Sub total - Total payments 161,857 Net of receipts/(payments) - 16,221 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end - Cash funds this year end - 16,221 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details National Westminster Accounts Paypal Account Details Details Details Details Signature Emma TRUELOVE PjWells Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 141,444 - 1,142 - - - 142,586 - Agreement Error OK Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name EMMA TRUELOVE Phil WELLS # Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
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| Emma TRUELOVE | EMMA TRUELOVE | 4/28/2026 | |
| PjWells | Phil WELLS |
4/28/2026 |
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteès Charlty Name LONDON RETIRED POLICE DOGS TRUST On accounts for the year ended 30TH June 2025 Charity no (if any) 1188072 Set out on pages ltymembei to in¢lude the page numbers of addQional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("Ihe Trust'l for the year ended 3010612025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of Ihe 2011 Act and in carrying out my exarninalion, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under sedion 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in conneclion with the examination (other than that disclosed below.) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the exami ation to which attention should be drawn in this report to enable a pr r understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Dale: TH 28 APRIL 2026 Name: MrLJFord Relevant professional qualification(sl or body (if any}: FCPA Address: HUNT FORD & CO OSBOURNE HOUSE. 143-145 STANWELL ROAD, ASHFORD, MIDDLESEX, TW15 3QN IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of conrn (see CC32, Independent examination of charrty accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners}. Give here brief details of any items thal the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018
cHATy[011mISSION FUR INGLANDANDWM Charlty Name London R•tlred Poll¢9 Do9$ Trust No Ilf any) 1188072 Receipts and payments accounts For th¢ p•rlod from CC16a Perd starl dale Period end dale 301061202S To 0110712024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrlcted funds tD the nearqst Restrleted fLtnd# Endowment funds Total funds Last y•ar toth nparest£ to the nearest £ to thg near4st£ t0ftr noarg$t£ A1 R9¢91 15 Sale of Merchandlse Fund rdi5ing events Donsllons rece5vdd Ckn as yots 8 Paypal danabons r1Ved Otherincon 49.743 25,759 25.185 32.674 12.275 2,925 71,586 28,901 13,906 33 25.fB5 12,21S Sub total (Gross incoffle for ARJ A2 Asset and Investm&nt sales, (see table). Sub total 145,636 145.636 143.396 A3Pa ments Adverb51ng Cost of fvndrgsing events staticery Sundry Expense5 Insuran Poslage IT Costs Application awards Bank ¢h¥rge$ Cost Meds Cosl of merchandise 3.530 5,720 530 5,720 6,566 234 272 1,290 478 110.7B7 234 324 96 1.184 35B 63,278 S25 1.821 22,9&2 97.140 .1,290 47B 110 787 38,9SB 38,956 161,8$7 Sub total A4 Asset and Investsnenl purchases, see table Sub total 161,857 161,857 97,140 Net of reCPts1(Payrnents) A5 Transfer5 between funds A6 Cash fund8 la8t year end Cash funds this year end 16,221 16,221 46,266 41256 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 28104120
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrlcted fund$ to noarost £ Restrlcted funds to nearest£ Endowment funds lo n8arost£ Categorlès Detalls B1 Cash fund8 NaNon81 We$lmlnBlerAccount 141,444 Paypal AGcounl 1,142 Total cash ftinds 142,S86 14gr40 r¢¢elPts and paym 0c¢aurt(s}i Agregm8nl ETrot." ' QK, Unrestricted Rèstrfetod funds funds to ne$t £ to nearest£ OK Endowment funds to n8aroSt £ Detall$ Fund to whiGh asset trlon Current valug onal Detalls Cast loptlTrnall B3 Investment a88at8 . zo•a Fund lo whlch asset bplon Detalls Cost lopllonall Currentvaluo B4 Assets rotalned for the charity's own use Fund lo which latos Amount du8 tlonal Whén d Detalls B5 Llablllties Signed by one orts trustees on behalf of1 the trustees Dal8 of roval Signalure Prknl Natne CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 2810412Q26