Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 4[th] April 2024 Period start date To 4[th] April 2025 Period end date Charity name: Tenderpaws Cat Rescue
Charity registration number: 1189581
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The rescue & rehabilitation of stray and unwanted cats in our local area |
| 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 |
Neutering and chipping of cats we rehome is our priority. We also support the public with this and collect cats from members of the public where we can |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All trustees have read the guidance supplied by the Charities Commission |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | We have no policy on grant making |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | We have volunteers who staff out shop and the Hub to help with care for the cats. They also help by staffing occasional fundraising stalls. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | In the past year we have rehomed over 150 cat and kittens. These have all been spayed / neutered, chipped and vaccinated. We have continued to champion the “indoor Cat” and do not support free roaming. We encourage people to enclose their cats. We work in partnership with Café Meow, who champion us and rehome some of our cats. We also trap, spay and release dome feral cats to prevent breeding. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We continue with our monthly online auctions and also have a stall at local cat shows. |
| 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 | We manage the vet bills, which are our largest outlay |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No real reserved held at the moment, working “hand to mouth” |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | - |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | We have found that the level of our bills and overheads are preventing us from getting ahed. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No concerns. We manage our monthly commitments. We are waiting for a promised donation from the sale of a house, which will boost our finances. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Our main sources are our charity shop, Rehoming / adoption donations and general donations including food and litter as well as money. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g 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 | Three trustees 2 of which are founders. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Tenderpaws Cat Rescue |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1189581 |
| Charity’s principal address | 202 Lytham Road Blackpool FY1 3EU |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Christine Meryem | Christine Meryem | ||||||
| Christina Walsh | Christina Walsh | ||||||
| Mustafa Meryem | |||||||
| Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name |
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| 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
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Chri (Vte( Date
Profit and Loss
Tenderpaws Cat Rescue For the year ended 4 April 2025
| Profit and Loss Tenderpaws Cat Rescue For the year ended 4 April 2025 |
Profit and Loss Tenderpaws Cat Rescue For the year ended 4 April 2025 |
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| 2025 2024 |
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| Trading Turnover | |
| Sales 24,333.39 38,317.20 |
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| Total Trading Turnover 24,333.39 38,317.20 Cost of Sales |
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| Shop Stock & Direct Expenses 69.99 461.44 |
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| Total Cost of Sales 69.99 461.44 |
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| Shop Profit 24,263.40 37,855.76 Other Income |
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| Donations Received 18,047.33 17,366.38 |
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| Total Other Income 18,047.33 17,366.38 Fostering, Care & Adoption |
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| F C A Income | |
| Adoption Fees Paid (4,230.00) (5,560.00) |
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| Total F C A Income (4,230.00) (5,560.00) F C A Costs |
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| Food, Litter Etc 20,103.19 24,452.99 |
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| Fostering Costs 256.74 26.00 |
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| Microchips & Registrations 247.31 - |
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| Veterinary Fees & Medications 14,848.62 15,082.66 |
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| Total F C A Costs 35,455.86 39,561.65 |
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| Total Fostering, Care & Adoption 31,225.86 34,001.65 |
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| Gross Profit 11,084.87 21,220.49 Administrative Costs |
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| Audit & Accountancy Fees 2,030.97 1,870.91 |
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| Bank Fees 202.41 294.09 |
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| Cleaning 455.38 1,190.18 |
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| General Expenses 171.42 264.23 |
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| Insurance 508.47 510.13 |
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| IT Software And Consumables 460.80 417.60 |
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| Light, Power, Heating 1,244.28 2,903.70 |
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| Printing & Stationery 5.50 73.70 |
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| Rent 6,784.00 7,684.00 |
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| Repairs & Maintenance 133.12 2,695.13 |
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| Subscriptions 4.94 80.00 |
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| Telephone & Internet 1,689.66 1,449.81 |
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| Travel - Fuel 1,288.22 1,476.30 |
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| Total Administrative Costs 14,979.17 20,909.78 |
Profit and Loss post Tax Tenderpaws Cat Rescue
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Profit and Loss
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Profit | (3,894.30) | 310.71 |
| Profit on Ordinary Activities Before Taxation | (3,894.30) | 310.71 |
| Profit after Taxation | (3,894.30) | 310.71 |
Profit and Loss post Tax Tenderpaws Cat Rescue
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Balance Sheet
Tenderpaws Cat Rescue As at 4 April 2025
| Balance Sheet Tenderpaws Cat Rescue As at 4 April 2025 |
Balance Sheet Tenderpaws Cat Rescue As at 4 April 2025 |
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| 4 APR 2025 4 APR 2024 |
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| Current Assets | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | |
| Cash in Hand 315.25 46.18 |
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| GBP PayPal 565.71 320.23 |
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| TENDERPAWS CAT RESCU 3,027.47 3,662.71 |
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| Total Cash at bank and in hand 3,908.43 4,029.12 |
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| Total Current Assets 3,908.43 4,029.12 Creditors: amounts falling due withinone year |
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| Accounts Payable 1,676.74 1,278.13 |
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| Total Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 1,676.74 1,278.13 |
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| Net Current Assets (Liabilities) 2,231.69 2,750.99 |
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| Total Assets less Current Liabilities 2,231.69 2,750.99 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year |
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| C Meryem - Loan Account 15,374.00 11,999.00 |
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| Kiwi - Loan Account 94.53 94.53 |
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| Total Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 15,468.53 12,093.53 |
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| Net Assets (13,236.84) (9,342.54) Capital and Reserves |
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| Current Year Earnings (3,894.30) 310.71 |
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| Retained Earnings (9,342.54) (9,653.25) |
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| Total Capital and Reserves (13,236.84) (9,342.54) |
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Balance Sheet Tenderpaws Cat Rescue
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Tenderpaws Cat Rescue On accounts for the year 4[th] April 2025 Charity no 1189581 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1-2 (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 ended 04/04/2025.
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 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 (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Date: Signed: 07/08/2025 Name: Robert W Whinn-Tulip Relevant professional qualification(s) or body BSc. AAT3 AATQB (if any): Address: Advance Business Services. 2b Lancaster House, Amy Johnson Way Blackpool. FY4 2RP
1
October 2018
IER
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight 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 .
2
October 2018
IER
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Tenderpaws Cat Rescue On accounts for the year 4[th] April 2025 Charity no 1189581 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1-2 (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 ended 04/04/2025.
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 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 (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Date: Signed: 07/08/2025 Name: Robert W Whinn-Tulip Relevant professional qualification(s) or body BSc. AAT3 AATQB (if any): Address: Advance Business Services. 2b Lancaster House, Amy Johnson Way Blackpool. FY4 2RP
1
October 2018
IER
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight 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 .
2
October 2018
IER