CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 4th April 2025 Period start date To 4th April 2026 Period end date Charity name: Tenderpaws Cat Rescue Charity registration number: 1189581 Objectives and Activities SORP r&fe￿n Para 1.17 Summary ofthe purposes of the charity as set out in its overnin document 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. Statement confirming whether the truslees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit The rescue & rehabillL￿lon of stray and unwanted cats in our local area Para 1.17 and 1.19 Neutering, Vaccinating 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 Para 1.18 All trustees have read the guidance supplied by the Charities Commission Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. SORP reference We have no policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investmenl We have volunteers who staff out shop and the Hub to help with care for the cats. We have volunteers in a foster capacity They also help by staffing occasional fundraising stalls. Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP referen In the past year we have rehomed over 130 cat and kittens. These have all been spayed I 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 still work in partnership with Café Meow, who champion us and rehome some of our cats. We also trap, spay and release some feral cats to prevent breeding. Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circUmstan￿S of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 Additional information (optional) You rna choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 W8 conlinu8 With our monthly online auctions and have a stall at local cat shows. Perfomiance offundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investmeni performani against objectives Para 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.21 We manage the vet bills, which are our largest outlay Para 1.22 No real reserved held now, working "hand to mouth" Para 1.22 Para 1.22 We have found that the level of our bills and overheads is preventing us from ettin ahead. Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.24 Para 1.23 No concerns. We manage our monthly commitments. We are still waiting for a promised donation from the sale of house, which will boost our finances. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Our main sources are our charity shop, Rehoming l adoption donations and general donations including food and litter as well as money. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising} Para 1.47 Investmeni policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.4e A description of Ihe principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts= Type of goveming document Para 1.25 How is the charity constituted? le.g ui 111 Ibui pofdled association, CIO) Trustee selection methods induding 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 cio Para 1.25 Three trustees 2 of which are founders. Additional information (optional) You rna choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Policies and prO￿d￿reS 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 wilh any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other narne the chari uses Re istered charil number Charity's principal address Tender aws Cat Rescue 1189581 202 Lytham Road Blackpool FY13EU Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charlty Dates acted if not for whole èar Trustèè namè Offi¢¢ Irf any) Name of person lor body) entiued to a oint trustèè ifan Christine Meryem Christina Walsh Christine Meryem Christina Walsh Mustafa Meryem 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orale trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director nam ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole ear 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 infomiation) 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 ke ersonnel details Other o tional information Declarations The trustoes declare that they have approved the t￿stee5, report #I￿Ve. 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Profit and Loss Tenderpaws Cat Rescue For the year ended 4 April 2026 1026 2025 Tradin 531es Turnover 25,049.25 24,333.39 Total TradingTurnoveT 25.049.25 24.333.39 Cost of Sales Shop Stock & Direct Expenses Tot3lCostofSales 52.88 69.99 52.88 69.99 Shop Profit 24.996.37 24.263.40 other Income Donations Received 31,363.46 18,047.33 Tot3lOther Income 31,363.46 18.047.33 Fosterin , Care & Adoption F CA Incorne AdoptioD Fee5 Paid Total F C A Income 19,608.241 19,608.241 14,230.001 14,230.001 FCACostS Food, Litter Etc 15,613.94 20,103.19 Fosttringcosts Microchips& Registrations Veterinary Fee5& Medications Total FC A Costs 126.60 256.74 337.51 247.31 31,297.B6 47,375.91 14,84B.62 35,455.86 Total Fosterfng?Care&Adoptlon 37,767.67 31,225.86 Gross Profit 18,$92.16 11,084.87 Administrative Costs Advertising& Marketing Audit &AccouDtancy Fees Bank Fees 1350.001 1,215.34 2,030 97 249.21 202.41 Clèanlng Entertainment-IOOq6 Business 473.11 455.38 50.00 General Expense5 263.54 171.42 831.80 508.47 ITSoftwareAnd Consumables 508.80 460.80 Legal Expenses Light. Power. Heating Motorvehicle Expense5 Postage, Freight& Courier Printing& Stationery Rent 5.90 1,066.13 9.99 1,244.28 16.84 33.79 5.50 6,528.00 6,7B4.00 Profitand Loss wstTax Tenderpawscat Rescue Page i of2 Profitand L055 2026 2025 Rep8irs& Nlaintenance Subscriptions Telephone & Internet Travel- Fuel 133.12 1,708.42 1,689.66 1,101.91 1,28B.22 Total Administrativecosts 13,712.78 14,979.17 Operating Profit 4,879.38 13,894.301 Profit on Ordinary Activities Before Taxation 4.879.38 13.894.301 Profit afterTaxation 4,879.38 13,894.301 Profitand Loss wstTax Tenderpawscat Rescue Page2 of2 Balance Sheet Tenderpaws Cat Rescue As at 4April 2026 4APR1026 4APR2025 CurrentAssets Cash at bank and in hand Cash in Hand 1,877.75 315.25 GBP PayPal TENDERPAWS CAT RESCU Total Cash atbank and in hand 887.21 565.71 2.280.49 5,045.45 3,027.47 3.908.43 TotalCurrentA55et5 5.O45.45 3.908.43 Creditors.. amounts fallin Accounts Payable Totalcreditors.. amountsfalling due within one year due within one ear 3,074.20 1,676.74 3,074.20 1.676.74 Net CurrentAssets (Liabilities) 1.971.25 2.231.69 Total Assets less Current Liabilities 1,971.25 2,231.69 Creditors: amounts fallin C Meryem- Loan Account Klwi- Loan Actount due after more than one ear 10,000.00 15,374.00 328.71 94.53 Totsl Creditors.. amountsfalling due after morethan oneyear 10,328.71 15,468.53 NetAssets IB,357.461 113236.841 Ca ital and Reserves Current Year Earnings 4,879.38 113.236.841 IB,357.461 13,894.301 19.342.541 113.236.841 Totalcapitaland Reserve5 Tenderpawscat Rescue Pageiofi ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees** Charity Name Tenderpaws Cat Rescue **On accounts for the year** 4[th] April 2026 **Charity no** CE021919 **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 04/04/2026. **Responsibilities and** As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the **basis of report** 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** [ ~~The charity~~ ’ ~~s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to~~ **examiner's statement** ~~undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]].~~ ~~_Delete_ [ ]~~ ~~_if not applicable._~~ I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection 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; 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. * _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ **Signed: Date:** 13/08/2026 **Name:** Robert W Whinn-Tulip **Relevant professional** AAT3 AATQB **qualification(s) or body** 1 **Oct 2018** **IER** ## **(if any):** **Address:** Advance Business Services 2b Lancaster House, Amy Johnson Way Blackpool. FY4 2RP ## **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material 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 **Oct 2018** **IER**