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Manali Strays UK

Trustees’ Annual Report

5st April 2022 – 5th January 2024

Registered Charity #: 1189542

www.manalistrays.org

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Trustees’ Annual Report & Statement of Financial Activity

Contents

Contents Contents
1 Reference and Administration Details.......................................................... 3
1.1 Charity Name & Registration............................................................................. 3
1.2 Charity’s Address............................................................................................... 3
1.3 Names of the Trustees Who Manage the Charity.............................................. 3
1.4 Names of Advisors & Senior Members of Staff................................................. 3
2 Structure, Governance, & Management........................................................ 3
2.1 Type of Governing Document........................................................................... 3
2.2 Trustee Selection Methods................................................................................ 3
3 Activities...................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Statutory Declaration......................................................................................... 4
3.2 Manali Strays UK Objectives............................................................................. 4
4 Achievements & Performance ...................................................................... 5
4.1 Starting a diagnostic suite at Manali Strays ...................................................... 5
4.2 Two new paravets join the team of Manali Strays ............................................ 5
4.3 Local governments start to realise the benefits of sterilisation ........................ 5
4.4 Initiation of our Mountain Health Program ...................................................... 6
The remote and very rural mountain setting of Manali means that may animals in the villages do not
have access to veterinary care. Therefore, we are starting a new program whereby we travel on a
regular basis (likely to be once every two weeks) to specific villages to vaccinate and treat any street
animals or pets that require it. Our aim is to start with six different locations throughout the district. Our
pilot health camp was very successful and we vaccinated 91 dogs against rabies and treated 20 animals
for various medical conditions. ...................................................................................... 6
4.5 Manali Strays Programs .................................................................................... 6
4.6 Charitable Activity in Numbers ......................................................................... 7
4.7 How you can help .............................................................................................. 7
5 Financial Review ........................................................................................... 7
5.1 Details of Any Funds Materially in Deficit ......................................................... 7
5.2 Policy on Reserves ............................................................................................. 7
5.3 Principal Sources of Funding and Outgoings ..................................................... 7
5.4 Remuneration of Trustees ................................................................................ 8
5.5 Financial Status ................................................................................................. 8
5.6 Statutory Statements on Liabilities ................................................................... 8
6 Statement of Financial Activity ..................................................................... 9
6.1 Receipts & Payments Accounts for the Financial Year Ended 05-April-23 ........ 9
6.2 Notes to the Accounts ..................................................................................... 12

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1 Reference and Administration Details

1.1 Charity Name & Registration

Manali Strays UK

The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registration no: 1198542, registered with the Charity Commission on 18 May 2020.

The charity is registered with HM Revenue & Customs

1.2 Charity’s Address

34 Sessile Crescent, Ruskington, Lincs, NG34 9WP

e-mail: help@manalistrays.org website: www.manalistrays.org

1.3 Names of the Trustees Who Manage the Charity

Role Victoria Conner Chair Sarah Bannister-Holmes Treasurer Irma Wouters Secretary

1.4 Names of Advisors & Senior Members of Staff

Rebecca Metcalf, Executive Director

2 Structure, Governance, & Management

2.1 Type of Governing Document

Constitution – based on the Charity Commission’s model governing document for Foundation Charitable Incorporated Organisations, ie: where the Trustees are the only Members of the charity.

2.2 Trustee Selection Methods

There must be at least three charity trustees, and the maximum number of trustees is six.

In appointing Trustees due consideration is given to ensuring that the Trustees have, between them, the skills and experience necessary to manage the charity effectively and in accordance with charity law.

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3 Activities

3.1 Statutory Declaration

The Trustees of Manali Strays UK confirm that they have paid due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

3.2 Manali Strays UK Objectives

The Trustees of Manali Strays UK confirm that they have paid due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

The four founders of Manali Strays Trust India: Becky (UK), Kamlesh (India), Irma (Germany), & Buddhi (India)

Manali Strays was founded on World Rabies Day (September 28th) 2019 by four individuals brought together by their concern and compassion for the stray animals in the small town of Manali. Manali is located in the Himalayan region of northern India; nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains and apple orchards, The area had no veterinary facilities for the stray animals… a place where they could be treated and stay until recovered. So Manali Stays was established with the aim of filling this vital gap. Manali Strays was registered as a Charitable Trust in India in January 2020, registration number 1/2020. Manali Strays’ mission is to:

“Inspire harmony between stray animals and the humans who live with them, reducing human–animal conflict and creating a community that cares for its strays and ensures their continued health and wellbeing.”

In May 2020, Manali Stays UK was registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in the UK, with registration number 1189542. Manali Strays UK acts as the main administrative office for Manali Strays outside of India. Their role includes promoting awareness about the charity amongst the general public and relevant professional bodies in the UK and other countries and raising funds to support the work done at the Manali Strays rescue centre in Manali. All funds raised by Manali Strays UK are used to help with the costs of running Manali Strays in India, such as medicines, animal food, staff salaries, and centre development and construction. As defined in Manali Strays UK’s Constitution (Governing Document):

The charity’s objects are:

For the benefit of the public to promote humane behaviour towards animals by supporting the charitable work of Manali Strays Trust India, an NGO that provides appropriate care (including preventative care

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in the form of sterilisation to prevent overpopulation and vaccination to prevent disease), treatment, protection, and security for animals that are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage, and educates the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals, in particular the CIO will:

The overall objectives of Manali Strays are to:

4 Achievements & Performance

4.1 Starting a diagnostic suite at Manali Strays

Manali Strays was fortunate to be awarded £3000 from Animal Friends Pet Insurance and £1000 from the Lennox Hannay Charitable Trust towards a Biochemistry analyser. In addition, we received £2600 from SPCA International towards an x-ray machine. We have already purchased the biochemistry machine, which has helped us immensely in diagnosing a variety of conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, and liver failure. By the end of January, we are hoping to have the digital x-ray installed.

4.2 Two new paravets join the team of Manali Strays

In September 2023, we welcomed Yogesh and Jogi to the Manali Strays team. Both are newly qualified paravets, and are a valued addition to the team. They help with treating the animals and assisting the veterinarian during surgeries. Both a local, being born in a nearby village, so it is great to have them showing others how to be compassionate and kind towards animals,

4.3 Local governments start to realise the benefits of sterilisation

The year 2023 saw a change in attitude by local government. First, we were approached by a local council to organise an Animal Birth Control (ABC) camp in their town of Keylong. This was the first time a council leader had taken this initiative, and we successfully sterilised 88 dogs in April and a further 44 in October. Then the municipal council of Kullu helped us to sterilise 100 dogs in the district’s capital, with further camps being planned for this year. Finally, the Manali MC also gave

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Manali Strays a contract to sterilise 100 dogs in the tourist town of Manali, again with future camps being planned for this year. This is all great news. We feel it is important for the local governments to be on board with the work we do, so they can see the benefits, as opposed to older methods of population control like culling.

4.4 Initiation of our Mountain Health Program

The remote and very rural mountain setting of Manali means that may animals in the villages do not have access to veterinary care. Therefore, we are starting a new program whereby we travel on a regular basis (likely to be once every two weeks) to specific villages to vaccinate and treat any street animals or pets that require it. Our aim is to start with six different locations throughout the district. Our pilot health camp was very successful and we vaccinated 91 dogs against rabies and treated 20 animals for various medical conditions.

4.5 Manali Strays Programs

Manali Strays runs several programs side-by-side, enabling us to reach as many animals as possible with our team of ten staff and two long-term volunteers.

Street Animal Rescue

From 1st April 2022 to December 31st 2023, we rescued 642 animals. This included four Rhesus Macaque monkeys, two foxes, one jackal, a honey buzzard, and an owl. One of the monkeys was just three weeks old when her mother was electrocuted and died. We raised Coco, and she remains with us now, aged 8 months. She is still in need of constant contact with a mother figure, and will not be able to be released, so we must think long-term about her future.

Some of the cases we see are relatively straight-forward and easy to treat. But we often get cases that are diagnostic challenge, especially in the rural mountain settings of Manali. Last year we were fortunate enough to have a haematology machine donated to us. And earlier in February 2023, we were especially lucky to be able to purchase an automatic biochemistry analyser after receiving generous donations. This has helped us immensely in diagnosing conditions such as diabetes, liver failure due to poisoning, tick fever, renal disease, to name just a few. We ended 2023 by successfully fundraising in India for a digital x-ray machine, which we will be purchasing very soon. To accommodate the machine, we had to build a new room with specific structural requirements to meet the authorities guidelines for radiation safety.

Animal Birth Control-Anti Rabies (ABC-AR)

In between doing sterilisation camps of street dogs, we continued to sterilise pet dogs and cats, all of the inpatients that we rescue, and odd street dogs that local feeders specifically request. Between April 2022 and December 2023, we sterilised 1,129 animals at our animal rescue centre.

Pet Clinic

We have continued to a vital facility for pet parents, as we are the only non-government clinic in the area, and especially now that we have important diagnostics our role in pet health will be even more important. To improve on this even further, we have constructed a small examination room that will be used as an initial place to examine any animal that may have an infectious disease like parvo or distemper. This will prevent the infection from going into the main building where it could potentially infect other pets. Construction is almost complete; we just need to add the door and window.

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4.6 Charitable Activity in Numbers

From 01 April 2022 to 31 December 2023, Manali Strays achieved the following:

4.7 How you can help

5 Financial Review

5.1 Details of Any Funds Materially in Deficit

The Charity has no funds that are materially in deficit.

5.2 Policy on Reserves

The Charity’s policy on reserves is to generate and maintain a balance which is sufficient:

For these purposes the Charity will endeavour to generate and maintain reserves which are at least 30% of its annual turnover.

5.3 Principal Sources of Funding and Outgoings

From 6[th] April 2022 to 5[th] April 2023,

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5.4 Remuneration of Trustees

All Trustees act in a voluntary capacity and receive no remuneration or other material benefits from their services to the Charity.

Out-of-pocket expenses necessarily and reasonably incurred by Trustees and Staff in promoting the purposes of the Charity are reimbursed at cost.

5.5 Financial Status

Manali Strays UK’s current resources from unrestricted donations are more than sufficient to meet its outgoings for at least next year.

All the indications are that this will remain the case for the foreseeable future.

5.6 Statutory Statements on Liabilities

The Trustees declare that:

Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf,

Victoria Conner (Chair). Irma Wouters (Secretary). Date: 7[th] January 2024

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6 Statement of Financial Activity

6.1 Receipts & Payments Accounts for the Financial Year Ended 05-April-23

6.1.1 Receipts & Payments

Receipts & Payments for the Financial Year Ended 05-Apr-23 Receipts & Payments for the Financial Year Ended 05-Apr-23 Receipts & Payments for the Financial Year Ended 05-Apr-23 Receipts & Payments for the Financial Year Ended 05-Apr-23 Receipts & Payments for the Financial Year Ended 05-Apr-23 Receipts & Payments for the Financial Year Ended 05-Apr-23 Receipts & Payments for the Financial Year Ended 05-Apr-23
Current Financial Year, Apr'22-Apr'23 Last Year
Unrestr'd
Funds£		 Restricted
Funds £		 Total£ Total£
A1 - RECEIPTS
Voluntary Income 11,330 11,330 11,766
Income Generation 0 0 0
Investments Income 0 0 0
Charitable Income 0 4,000 4,000 0
Other Receipts 0 0 0
11,330 4,000 15,330 11,766
A2 - ASSETS & INVESTMENTS
Sale of Investments 0 0 0
Sale of Assets 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
TOTAL RECEIPTS 11,330 4,000 15,330 11,766
A3 - PAYMENTS
Generating Funds 0 0 0
Charitable Activities -8,339 -3,300 -11,639 -5,517
Support Costs -3,633 -3,633 -93
Othe Payments 0 0 0
-11,973 -3,300 -15,273 -5,610
A4 - ASSETS & INVESTMENTS
Purchase of Investments 0 0 0
Purchase of Assets 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
TOTAL PAYMENTS **-11,973 ** **-3,300 ** **-15,273 ** -5,610
NET OF RECEIPTS-PAYMENTS -643 700 57 6,156
A5 - Transfers Between Funds 0 0 0 0
NET AFTER TRANSFERS -643 700 57 6,156

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6.1.2 Summary of Receipts & Payments Accounts
Allocation of Actual Funds for the Financial Year To 05-Apr-23
Current Financial Year, Last Year
Unrestr'd
Funds£		 Restricted
Funds £		 Total£ Total£
Actual Funds Brought Forward 7,534
-
7,534		 1,378
Movement After Transfers -643
700
57		 6,156
Total Funds Carried
Forward		 6,891
700
7,591		 7,534

6.1.3 Statement of Assets and Liabilities

Statement of Asset & Liabilities as at 05-Apr-23 Statement of Asset & Liabilities as at 05-Apr-23
Current Financial Year, Last Year
B1 - Cash Assets
General
Funds£
Restricted
Funds £		 Total£ Total£
General Fund
7,591		 7,534
Net Payments in Advance
0		 0
Designated Funds
Total Unrestricted Funds 7,591 7,534
Restricted Funds
RF-Set as required or delete-1
0		 0
Total Restricted Funds 0 0
Total Cash Funds 7,591 7,534
B2 - Money Owed to the Charity{Other Monetary Assets}
Gift Aid claim 0 0
Other 0 0
0 0
B5 - Money Owed by the Charity{Liabilities}
Independent Examination Fee 0 0
Other 0 0
0 0
Net Cash Assets 7,591 7,534
B3 - Investment assets
0
0		 0 0
B4 - Assets retained for charity's own use.
0
0		 0 0
Total Current Funds
Total Funds(net of liabilities)		 7,591 7,534
7,591 7,534

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6.1.4 Approval of the Board of Trustees

The Trustees declare that they have approved the above Annual Report & Statement of Financial Activity. Signed on behalf of the Trustees.

Sarah Bannister-Holmes (Treasurer) Date: 7[th] January 2024

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6.2 Notes to the Accounts

No Trustees received any reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses in the financial year.

No trustee receives any payments for the services they provide to the charity.

In the current financial year the charity employed no staff or external contractors;

d) Fixed Assets

The charity has not purchased or disposed of any fixed assets in the current financial year;

e) Creditors & Debtors Cheques for goods or services purchased, or invoices for goods or services delivered, which are issued prior to the end of the financial year but not appearing in the end of financial year bank statement are reported as outstanding creditors or debtors respectively.

All amounts are recorded to the penny, but in these accounts are shown as digitally rounded to the nearest pound. This can occasionally result in a total apparently not being the sum of its constituent amounts. All individual amounts, and their totals, are nevertheless correct.

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