Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From:01/09/2023 To: 31/08/2024
Charity name: Buddy’s Boxer Rescue
Charity registration number: 1188717
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Buddy’s Boxer Rescue is a registered charity supported by likeminded people, which is dedicated to rescuing stray, abandoned and surrendered dogs primarily but not exclusively from Spain. Dogs are given medical treatment, vaccinated, chipped and neutered (if adult) and are then re homed to carefully checked homes. We aim to raise awareness of unwanted and mistreated dogs throughout Europe. |
| 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 obtain, collect and receive money or funding by way of contributions, donations and fund raising in order to facilitate the rescue and rehabilitation of aforementioned dogs. Fund raising activities include raffles, online auctions and fun days. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | In planning our activities for the year, Buddy’s Boxer Rescue have kept in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Policy on grant Para 1.38 making
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | A great contribution is made by volunteers, helping at events and home checking potential adopters. Without this valuable help we would not be able to achieve as much as we have and to maintain our high standards in animal welfare. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | We have rehomed approximately 52 dogs, with another 10 on permanent foster care. We provide active backup and support to adopters and fosterers, ensuring each dog has the best chance to settle in and become a part of the family. We are also currently supporting a number of dogs in foster homes, with medical needs, or in kennels awaiting rehoming. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of Para 1.41 fundraising activities against objectives set Investment Para 1.41 performance against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s | Para 1.21 | Our finances are in good order. | |
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| financial position at | |||
| the end of the period | |||
| Statement explaining the policy for holding |
Para 1.22 | Funds held in reserve are working capital, any extra funds are carried over. |
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| reserves stating why | |||
| they are held | |||
| £12,675.93 | |||
| Amount of reserves | |||
| held | |||
| Reasons for holding | Para 1.22 | ||
| zero reserves | |||
| Details of fund | Para 1.24 | ||
| materially in deficit | |||
| Explanation of any | Para 1.23 | ||
| uncertainties about | |||
| the charity continuing | |||
| as a going concern | |||
| Additional information (optional) | |||
| You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: | |||
| The charity’s principal | Para 1.47 | ||
| sources of funds | |||
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| fundraising) | |||
| Investment policy and | Para 1.46 | ||
| objectives including | |||
| any social investment | |||
| policy adopted | |||
| A description of the | Para 1.46 | ||
| principal risks facing | |||
| the charity | |||
| Other |