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Manali Strays UK

Trustees’ Annual Report

6st April 2023 – 5th April 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	Veterinary X-ray Machine Arrives at Manali Strays .......................................... 5
	4.2	Manali Strays Programs..................................................................................... 6
	4.3	Charitable Activity in Numbers ......................................................................... 6
	4.4	How you can help .............................................................................................. 6
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................................................................................. 7
	5.5	Financial Status.................................................................................................. 7
	5.6	Statutory Statements on Liabilities ................................................................... 7
6	Statement of Financial Activity .................................................................... 8
	6.1	Receipts & Payments Accounts for the Financial Year Ended 05-April-24 ....... 8
	6.2	Notes to the Accounts ..................................................................................... 11

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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: [e-mail]

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 Suzanne Bull Trustee

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.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 28 th) 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 Strays 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.

As defined in Manali Strays UK’s Constitution (Governing Document):

The charity’s objectives 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

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preventative care 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:

• raise funds to help the running of Manali Strays

• provide advice and assistance on the operation and management of Manali Strays Trust India;

• assist in the recruitment of volunteers in the UK who will volunteer at Manali Strays

The overall objectives of Manali Strays are to:

• seek a humane and sustainable environment for animals,

• work to end human deaths by rabies by vaccinating as many dogs as possible,

• run an animal birth control program to humanely control the population of dogs.

• provide rescue and medical care to animals,

• run a mobile clinic to treat sick and injured animals within their home territories,

• open an animal hospital to treat sick and injured animals,

• medically help rural large animals, such as cows, mules, and goats, for the betterment of the community,

• establish community education programs to improve the treatment and welfare of all animals.

4 Achievements & Performance

4.1 Veterinary X-ray Machine Arrives at Manali Strays

We recently secured funding for a digital x-ray system, which was installed in February 2024; possibly only the second in the entire state of Himachal Pradesh (the other being at Palampur Veterinary College, a 6-hour drive away) We had to build a separate room for the machinery that conformed to India’s Atomic Energy Regulatory Board standards for wall thickness, lead protection, etc. The x-ray machine has already helped to diagnose several serious conditions, including a sewing needle stuck in the neck of a dog.

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4.2 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

Each year, the number of animals we have rescued has slowly increased. We don’t see this as a sign that the situation for street animals is worsening, but rather it shows us that more people are aware of Manali Strays and know that they now have a place for homeless animals to receive the care they need when needed.

We are not just seeing an increase in the number of calls about dogs, but also wildlife, such as foxes, monkeys, and birds. The future of Manali Strays may involve a separate section just for wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.

Animal Birth Control-Anti Rabies (ABC-AR)

Sterilisation, and vaccination against rabies, of street dogs remains our most important program. By tackling the root cause of the suffering that street animals endure, we hope to end the endless number of deaths from road traffic accidents, rabies, disease, and starvation.

Pet Clinic

Our pet clinic is becoming busier and busier. Although we never intended on being a pet clinic (our aim was to only treat street animals), the number of pets that we have been able to save the lives of made us realise that our services were desperately needed. Access to veterinary facilities was very difficult before Manali Strays, even for pets, but now we see an average of 15 pets every single day, some traveling over three hours to reach us.

4.3 Charitable Activity in Numbers

From 06 April 2023 to 5 April 2024, Manali Strays achieved the following:

• Rescued 389 animals

• Vaccinated 1547 dogs against rabies

• Vaccinated 366 puppies against parvo, distemper and other common infectious diseases.

• Sterilised 464 animals at our clinic plus 445 on ABC camps.

• Carried out 48 general surgeries, such as amputation, tumour removal, hernia repair.

• Treated 746 pets for various medical conditions in our outpatient department.

4.4 How you can help

• Visit our website: www.manalistrays.org

• Email us: [e-mail]

• Follow our work: Instagram: @manalistrays

Facebook: @manalistraysrock

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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:

• (a) to preserve the financial viability of the Charity in the event that unforeseen and/or unavoidable circumstance precipitate a short-term fall in its income;

• (b) to enable the Charity, in the interests of meeting its objectives, to undertake from time to time the setting up of new and innovative projects on a pilot basis to demonstrate the viability and potential benefits of such activities as a precursor to securing the external funding necessary to maintain such projects on an on-going basis.

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 2023 to 5[th] April 2024,

• the primary source of funding came from voluntary donations from individuals.

• We received one grant from SPCAi towards setting up our x-ray facility, and one grant from Animal Friends Pet Insurance towards our Mountain Health Program.

• The principal outgoings were to assist Manali Strays with various aspects of their work namely.

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:

• ✓ The charity has given no guarantees where potential liability under the guarantee is outstanding at the date of this statement ( eg: any outstanding/ongoing contract or legal undertaking to buy or provide specific services);

• ✓ The charity has no debt outstanding at the date of this statement which is owed by the CIO and which is secured by an express charge on any assets of the CIO ( eg: a mortgage on property owned by the charity);

Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf,

Victoria Conner (Chair). Irma Wouters (Secretary). Date: 18[th] September 2024

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6 Statement of Financial Activity

• 6.1 Receipts & Payments Accounts for the Financial Year Ended 05-April-24

Receipts & Payments

Receipts & Payments for the Financial Year Ended 05-Apr-24	Receipts & Payments for the Financial Year Ended 05-Apr-24	Receipts & Payments for the Financial Year Ended 05-Apr-24	Receipts & Payments for the Financial Year Ended 05-Apr-24	Receipts & Payments for the Financial Year Ended 05-Apr-24
A1 - RECEIPTS	Unrestr'd Funds£ Restricted Funds £ Total£ Current Financial Year, Apr'23-Apr'24			Last Year Total£
	Unrestr'd Funds£	Restricted Funds £
Voluntary Income Income Generation Investments Income	6,922 0 0		6,922 0 0	11,330 0 0
Charitable Income	5,628	0	5,628	4,000
Other Receipts	0	0	0 12,550	0 15,330
	12,550
A2 - ASSETS & INVESTMENTS
Sale of Investments Sale of Assets	0 0	0	0 0 0	0 0 0
	0
TOTAL RECEIPTS A3 - PAYMENTS	12,550	0	12,550	15,330
Generating Funds	-541		-541	0
Charitable Activities	-8,482	0	-8,482	-5,517
Support Costs Othe Payments	-3,724 0	0	-3,724 0 -12,748	-93 0 -5,610
	-12,748
A4 - ASSETS & INVESTMENTS
Purchase of Investments Purchase of Assets	0 0	0	0 0 0	0 0 0
	0
TOTAL PAYMENTS NET OF RECEIPTS-PAYMENTS	-12,748	0 0	-12,748 -198	-5,610 9,720
	-198
A5 - Transfers Between Funds	0	0	0	0
NET AFTER TRANSFERS	-198	0	-198	9,720

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6.1.2 Summary of Receipts & Payments Accounts

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Allocation of Actual Funds for the Financial Year To 05-Apr-24
Current Financial Year, Last Year
Unrestr'd Restricted
Total £ Total £
Funds £ Funds £
Actual Funds Brought Forward 7,591 - 7,591 -2,129
Movement After Transfers -198 0 -198 9,720
Total Funds Carried Forward 7,392 0 7,392 7,591
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6.1.3 Statement of Assets and Liabilities

Statement of Asset & Liabilities as at 05-Apr-24	Statement of Asset & Liabilities as at 05-Apr-24	Statement of Asset & Liabilities as at 05-Apr-24
B1 - Cash Assets	General Funds£ Restricted Funds £ Total£ Current Financial Year,		Last Year Total£
	General Funds£ Restricted Funds £
General Fund Net Payments in Advance Designated Funds Total Unrestricted Funds	7,392 0	7,392	7,591 0 7,591
Restricted Funds
RF-Set as required or delete-1 Total Restricted Funds	0	0	0 0
Total Cash Funds 7,392 B2 - Money Owed to the Charity{Other Monetary Assets} Gift Aid claim 0 Other 0 0 B5 - Money Owed by the Charity{Liabilities} Independent Examination Fee 0 Other 0 0 Net Cash Assets 7,392 B3 - Investment assets 0 0 0 B4 - Assets retained for charity's own use. 0 0 0 Total Current Funds 7,392 Total Funds(net of liabilities) 7,392			7,591 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,591 0 0 7,591 7,591

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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: 25 September 2024

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6.2 Notes to the Accounts

• a) Accounting Policies

• The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 Section 133, using the Receipts and Payments basis available to small charities and the charity’s own Simple Accounts Spreadsheet.

• b) Reimbursement of Out-of-Pocket Expenses

• Out-of-pocket expenses incurred necessarily, reasonably and incidentally in the course the charity’s activities are reimbursed at cost.

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

• c) Salaries & Professional Fees

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.

• f) Rounding Discrepancies

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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6.3 Independent examiner's report on the accounts

6.3 Independent examiner's report on the accounts	6.3 Independent examiner's report on the accounts	6.3 Independent examiner's report on the accounts	6.3 Independent examiner's report on the accounts	6.3 Independent examiner's report on the accounts	6.3 Independent examiner's report on the accounts
	Section A Independent Examiner’s Report ~~6.4~~
	Report to the trustees of:MANALI STRAYS UK.			Charity no:1189542
	On accounts for the year:6 APRIL 2023 TO 5 APRIL 2024
	Set out on pages:8,9, & 10
	Responsibilities and basis of report	I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 05 APRIL 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 examiner's statement:	I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination, 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; or • the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. 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:		Date:		20thSeptember 2024
	Name:	Vicki Shores
	Address:	International Yoga & Welfare Society Larenkelo, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, 175130

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