2021-10-31-accounts

Annual Report Nov 2020-Oct 2021

Pawprints Dog Rescue

Registered Charity No: 1190250

Pawprints Dunsmore Kennels Stave Hall Farm, Fosse Way, Monks Kirby Rugby CV23 0RL T: 07415030165 E: [e-mail]

2020-21 – A challenging year

The year under review began as the world struggled to recover from necessary lockdowns, imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic. This had a major impact on the charity and indeed, the entire sector. Not only did we have to contend with a change in the way we operate, the way we rehomed dogs and the way we raised funds (with vastly reduced human resources), but it also meant major changes for the charity. Despite attempting to purchase Dunsmore Kennels, which had been our home for eight years, the property was sold to a third party. Our future looked very uncertain for a while, but we worked closely with our major supporting charity, Rugby Animal Trust, and managed to source and purchase another site at lower cost. We moved in and made it the charity’s forever home at the beginning of January. We also made the decision to retain and relocate the established boarding business from Dunsmore Kennels, along with all of the staff who have spent the past 8 years caring for our dogs.

We had already made the transition from a Trust to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) just before the start of our financial year. As a result of this we were able to introduce a trading arm, PDK Trading Ltd. It is responsible for the commercial side of our kennels operation and generate funding to help sustain our charitable activities and operations. We do not expect to break even until month 18 (summer 2022) due in part to uncertainty in travel restrictions for the rest of the year.

Sadly, our lovely Charity Shop could not recover from the detrimental effects that the pandemic had on the high street. As with so many other shops and businesses across the UK, and despite the valiant efforts of our wonderful volunteers, led by our shop manager, it became clear that we were barely breaking even. When our manager resigned, it gave us the opportunity to fully assess the viability of the shop and we made the decision to close. We are incredibly grateful for the support of all of the volunteers during that difficult period and are glad that so many have continued to help us by volunteering at our fundraising events.

Understandably, finances have been extremely tight for us. The buildings survey report, that we commissioned prior to the purchase of the new site, brought to our attention some improvements that we knew it would be necessary to implement post completion of the sale.

Some of this work needed immediate attention which, with the help of local businesses, we managed to complete at a reduced cost. Firstly, the four wooden doors into the kennel block were replaced with toughened glazed, lockable upvc doors and then the two 4m x 2m huge Georgian-style windows, which were dangerously loose, were replaced with toughened glazed upvc. New electrics were installed throughout the entire kennels and also an up-to-date fuse board.

Before and After

We had further identified that the single, open channel “U” drains, which ran through the kennel corridors, were not adequate to cope with the intensity of our cleaning regime. Having installed Acco type drainage to our rescue block at the previous site, we had a rough idea of the level of work involved and the approximate cost and budgeted accordingly. However, when it came to further investigation by professionals, it was not as straightforward as first thought. Firstly, the existing drainage treatment plant was inadequate for the type of wastewater, the drainage itself had to comply with environmental laws and also not breakdown under the duress of dog urine and our cleaning chemicals. Our anticipated costs suddenly quadrupled as material prices increased exponentially due to unprecedented shortages of building supplies. Our anticipated start date also came and went when supply issues caused a huge backlog during the summer months for most contractors. We were left with little choice but to secure a bank loan against the site in order to progress the works needed and, just as the year comes to an end, we have finally started the improvements.

The work is divided into four phases:

• Phase One - Installation of additional car parking space to allow for deliveries and storage of materials required for the groundworks;

• Phase Two - Installation of exterior drainage up to the kennel buildings;

• Phase Three - Installation of interior drainage to link to the exterior drainage;

• Phase Four - Installation of upgraded treatment plant for waste water;

The expected cost of the works is estimated at approximately £90,000. At the time of this report, we have completed Phase One and Four and work on Phase Two and Three will be carried out in our next financial year starting November 2021.

Our improvements will not end at the completion of Phase Four. Once further funding is secured, we will need to install suitable flooring that meets the required standards by licensing laws; provides long-lasting durability; is effective in reducing the potential of cross-contamination; and provides the right surface to comply with health and safety laws. Only once this phase is completed can we move onto renovation of the kennels themselves. As with all projects, you have to start from the ground-up (or, in our case, undergound up).

Dogs

The number of stray dogs had fallen for the first three quarters of the year, a trend which was echoed around the country, but we began to see a steady rise in numbers by the end of our financial year in October 2021. We have also seen an increase in dogs coming into us with more challenging behaviours. This may be a result of the vast numbers of dogs that were bought during Lockdown, when there was an inability to socialise dogs well or have guidance from trainers or behaviourists. These dogs are far more difficult to rehome in normal circumstances but, combined with the reduction in amount of people now looking for dogs in a market that has been saturated with puppies, our length of stay per dog has increased exponentially. For the first time since we began the rescue, we have now had dogs in our care for over 6 months and, in one case, for 2 years. This creates an impact on the rescue, as kennels become blocked, and vastly reduces our usual intake numbers. There is a possibility that we will need to close our doors to intake at some point in the not-too-distant future. So often we are the very last chance for a dog that needs to be saved and it is hard to stomach that we may have to say no.

Additionally, demand for our Respite Care service has doubled in the last year as more people turned to us for help due to serious illness or emergency situations, such as domestic violence. We are all too aware and understand that people in dire need of hospitalisation or emergency housing often put their dogs needs first and refuse the help they desperately need at such times. We try to support these people where possible but, at this time, we can only absorb the cost of a small amount of resources and space to help. In total we managed to help 81 dogs during this period. Whilst stray numbers had fallen across the UK, with many rescue centres closed to intake, we have remained open and helped other organisations with their out of time stray dogs.

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Intake Outcome
10% 2% [4%]
5% 23%
48%
9%
35%
62%
2%
Stray Welfare Relinquished/Other Returned Respite Still on Shelter Reunited Adopted Euthanased Transferred
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Note: Euthanasia rates are higher in this period due to

dogs with extreme medical conditions that had very little or no chance of recovery as agreed with our veterinary team and very sadly, 2 dogs in palliative care foster also passed during this period. We thank our dedicated palliative fosterers for welcoming dogs for end-of-life care. One of the most difficult aspects of compassionate care for dogs.

Daggy (left) was a tripaw with a major heart condition. He had 8 months living happily in his foster home before we had to let him go. Dagy was around 14 years old.

Sophia (right) spent an amazing 16 months in her palliative care foster home before succumbing to the cancer we had fought so hard to remove and we had to let her go.

Palliative care fostering is so very difficult and is both rewarding and heart-breaking.

Adoptions

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Just Got Adopted
Can’t Stop Smiling!
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Adoptions have been challenging to say the least. At a time when we were working on a vastly reduced team due to restrictions during the pandemic, we were flooded with applications for adoptions from all over the country. With travel restrictions in place locally, transport runs were limited to within an hour’s catchment and usual homechecks could not be completed. We adapted to this with advice from the ADCH and homechecks were conducted virtually by live feed. Introductions then took place in gardens. We moved to “foster to adopt” procedures, where dogs were under a two week foster contract before then completing adoptions to ensure everything was working out well. This procedure worked extremely well – we had a 5% return rate for the whole year, and we are pleased to say that those dogs have now gone onto be rehomed permanently. We are still over our usual numbers, especially with having dogs undergoing medical treatment or those with more challenging behaviours. Hopefully, this will improve through the next year once restrictions are further lifted.

Fundraising

The pandemic has made an already difficult fundraising climate much more challenging.

We had good reserves to support us initially, but we did need to use the majority of this money at the beginning of the year to keep us going. I am pleased to say that we are now concentrating on building this pot back up and hopefully, this vital back up fund will, once again, be at normal levels during the next financial year (2021/22). We cannot thank our supporters enough. They have constantly come through for us with items that we have desperately needed from our Wish List. It seemed that gifts arrived by the van load as soon as we put a list out, ensuring our dogs had all they needed in terms of specialist feed; enrichment; treats and that we did not run short of loo roll. Our Wish List is now regularly updated, and our supplies are constantly re-filled. This saves us thousands of pounds per year! We did manage to attend a handful of events.

We are grateful to local businesses in the Town Centre for their ongoing support and also to all businesses and shops for hosting our collection pots and supporting us this way with donations. They play a vital role in supporting us. The Trustees and Ops Team

looked into online fundraising campaigns and adapted to fundraising using a variety of platforms through Visufund, JustGiving, Give as You Live, text giving, online raffles etc. Some have been more successful than others and our JustGiving page is starting to be used more regularly by supporters arranging their own fundraising drives. Throughout the year one of our volunteers has tirelessly populated our EBay account with donated items and posted out goods to buyers, which has ensured a constant source of income

We have also been lucky enough to receive deliveries of feed donated from both Butchers Pet Care and Burns Pet Foods, both by the pallet load. We are now partnered with Mars Petcare into 2022, who will provide all the feed we

need for our rescue dogs on a monthly basis. Thank you to all of these companies for their help and support throughout the past year.

Fundraising has been difficult and we are extremely grateful to the many individuals that raised money for us this year and the following charitable trusts for their financial support when times were particularly hard – Pets at Home Foundation; Battersea; Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust; Gallimore Trust; Petplan Charitable Trust; and of course our very good friends, Rugby Animal Trust. Without the support of these organisations, 2021 would have had a very different outcome. We are now concentrating on establishing the new business model to futureproof the charity and we are confident that, thanks to the hard work of our staff and volunteers, and those who give us their support, we can rise to any challenges and continue to grow the charity to help more animals in need. We write an in-depth risk assessment every year on what we foresee as any potential issues we may need to mitigate against. Our report never factored in the possibility of a pandemic or how we would face such a situation. I can wholeheartedly assure you it does now.

Impact

Since the beginning of the first lockdown, we have supported several local foodbanks by donating dog feed to assist those who are struggling financially. We are grateful to Butchers Pet Care for the donations of pallet loads of food which enables us to continue supporting dogs in our community. We believe that dogs in loving homes, should not need to be relinquished when owners are finding times hard. Sometimes, our beloved dogs are all we have left to keep us going.

Our respite service has supported several local people who needed help with boarding their dogs due to emergencies such as fleeing domestic violence into refuge, hospitalisation due to severe and sudden illness and due to losing homes through no fault of their own (fire, flood etc). All of the dogs in our respite programme have now returned to their families.

Far too many dogs come into us due to welfare issues or concern about their safety. We work closely with other organisations to ensure that dogs have an immediate escape from these scenarios and receive the medical and emotional rehabilitation they need. This does mean that some of the dogs in our care are withheld from websites and social media once they are ready for rehoming. Instead, we match dogs to applications already on our database and do not publicise their adoptions.

We are also the stray holding kennels for three area councils covering West Northants, Warwick District and Rugby Borough. We work hard to reunite stray dogs with their owners but, despite this, there are still some stray dogs that remain unclaimed at the end of their 7-day holding period. We ensure that they transfer to our rescue at the end of their seven-day holding term, providing a safety net in the event that a dog has been intentionally abandoned.

Volunteers

It has been a difficult period for our volunteers as they faced the necessary Covid restrictions and various lockdowns. We were so sad to have to close our shop and say goodbye to so many lovely volunteers who had helped us

to keep it going and then helped to empty it. We are pleased that some of them made the transition to become event volunteers and we hope this continues in the forthcoming financial year, when we can all hopefully return to normality

and attend planned events in the community.

The move to our new site created new volunteer opportunities and we are grateful to those who have helped to transform the site through DIY. The laundry and vet rooms have both undergone a fantastic renovation and are now lighter, brighter, and far easier to clean. We also have ancillary helpers who complete dog bowl washing/disinfecting, general housekeeping, reception, and laundry for us – this has been a great support to staff.

The volunteers who support us at kennels have been outstanding in their commitment to dog walking. Outside of lockdowns, we have managed to get dogs off site and into public spaces regularly, giving the dogs a wider sensory experience, gaining valuable insight into behaviour and broadening horizons for both dogs and humans!

We are also fortunate to have a team of professionals from the industry who kindly volunteer their time to assist us with everything Health and Safety. A committee made up of 3 H&S professionals, Trustees, Staff, and the Ops team meet monthly to review and discuss any issues that may have arisen, implement any new legislation and ensure that everyone who works, visits, or volunteers within our organisation does so in a safe manner.

This is what some of our volunteers said about giving up their time for us:

“It is hard to put into words what the last year has done for me, it’s helped me in so many ways from overcoming a general fear of large dogs and improved my mental health are just 2 reasons why I love it so much. My own faithful 4- legged woofa has got me through some of the darkest & hardest times over the last 2 years and I had been following Pawprints on social media for a while before they were looking for new volunteers, but I knew as soon as I saw that request, I wanted to join this amazing charity. To help support, care, and create a safe place for all the dogs to grow and gain their confidence back in humans and for them to find a new forever home.

To be a part of this amazing team of purple is just fantastic. I love being outside and volunteering gives me 2½ hours of me time - more if I can do it, to spend time with the dogs, walking them, playing with them, giving them much needed cuddles and love. Watching them improve with their health or coming out of their shell is so rewarding and when they are rehomed - well tears of happiness are shed that is for sure!! I always say it is the perfect end to what is normally a stressful week and beautiful start to the week ahead. I feel privileged and honoured to be a part of this family of purple who all have such a strong common connection... the love of dogs ” Anita C

“It is hard to explain to people who aren’t ‘dog people’ just how joining Pawprints as a volunteer dog walker is one of the best things I have ever done. I joined because I have always been desperate for a dog of my own, since our family dog died when I was a child. Having two indoor cats and only just moving from a flat to a house and commuting to

London pre-pandemic, the time has not been right to look into getting a dog. I met Pawprints at a village fete in 2021 when I was playing with the brass band, I am in, and I thought “here is my opportunity to get my dog fix and help out”. Roll on 2022, an induction and seven months later, I feel like I am part of the furniture….in a good way! I am a bit of a conundrum - growing up dancing & learning instruments and now being an amateur musician, I’m well used to performing in front of hundreds of people and it doesn’t faze me, but put me in a social situation and the social anxiety & lack of self-confidence kicks in. Being part of the purple army at Pawprints, I have come out of my shell and not only have I found my self-confidence growing with the dogs but also with people. Never have I met a group of people where I feel completely not judged - that is a societal rarity! Even close friends have mine have commented on how much I have changed since I started volunteering here. However much the dogs get out of the time and love we volunteers give them, I can hand on heart say that what we as volunteers get out of it is worth even more ” Laura M

“Moving to Rugby in 2018, and not knowing anybody here, I volunteered for dog walking to meet more people outside of work and help my depression. Best thing I did. I now also volunteer for events, a highlight being the annual Pawprints dog show.”

Senga W

“I joined the Pawprints volunteers in January when I was not working, as a way to meet new people and because of my desire to work with animals. It very quickly became my therapy of choice as the interaction with both dogs and likeminded people is incredibly rewarding. My blood pressure has gone from a staggering 170/95 to a perfect 118/70. I get, (& hopefully give), so much from my time at Pawprints that I actively sort a part-time job to enable me to continue supporting the team at Pawprints, whilst meeting my requirement for an income. Best decision ever.” Val

“Quite simply dog walking for me is therapy. I suffer from anxiety and although I have rescue cats, my working pattern does not allow for a dog. There is nothing like a dog to chase your cares away. They calm anxieties and always make you smile, even if it is laughing at the fact you didn’t expect to scoop such a huge poop and you end up chuckling to yourself!”

Naomi

“I started dog walking after losing my dog Coco last summer. I was not ready to get a new dog but was really missing having a dog and all the joy that brings. It was really scary as I have never done anything like that but from the minute I walked into the volunteer induction I knew I had made the right decision. I have met some really lovely people and really look forward to having a walk and a chat. Spending time with the dogs is a very special experience and makes you feel so happy, there is nothing like a doggy cuddle to cheer you up. I was at a funny time in my life where my children had flown the nest and I did not really know what to do with myself dog walking has given me a purpose and something to look forward to each week. I find myself missing it on the weeks I cannot go!”

Michelle

“I have been volunteering as a dog walker for just over 6 years now and in that time, I have laughed, I've cried and met some incredible dogs and made some good friends. It is both rewarding and upsetting sometimes in equal measure, and it is bittersweet when a dog you have really grown close to is finally rehomed. I love being part of the pawprints team and as a dog lover it is the perfect excuse to spend some 'me' time relaxing with the dogs.”

Diane

“I simply love dogs, want to make a difference and give something back. During my 6 years as a dog walker, I have been made to feel valued by the whole Team. Seeing the progress of a timid, frightened dog blossom is awesome. Being involved in positive outcomes with canine souls who have not had a fun time trusting humans is hugely rewarding. My own confidence has also increased as a result of excellent training courses provided. None of this is possible without the tremendous support and back up from the Team.”

Jayne

Staff

Our staff have been simply amazing. They relocated an entire rescue, the dogs, equipment and ensured that the new site was ready by working flat out over Christmas and into the New Year – and all whilst working in small groups due to Covid restrictions. They ensured the transition was smooth and that the dogs were kept calm and relaxed.

We are so incredibly lucky to be well supported with excellent, experienced, and qualified staff. We cannot thank them all enough for their care and compassion to homeless dogs. Whatever has been thrown their way through a very difficult year, they have continued to put the dogs first.

On four occasions, the team have not hesitated to go out and help catch loose or stray dogs, in one case spending days trying to catch a long-term stray and, on another occasion, staying out until midnight voluntarily. Some of these dogs were in very sticky situations on main roads and were at risk of serious injury or causing major accidents. They are our heroes.

Very, very sadly, on the 23[rd of] September 2021, we lost a member of our team. Christopher Goodman had first joined us as a work experience student some years ago and whilst he was born with Cystic Fibrosis, he did not let this condition stop him from doing what he truly wanted to do. Chris, flew through college first achieving Level 3 in Animal Management and finally achieving a foundation degree in Behaviour, all the while working part-time for us. He was always smiling, always positive and made us laugh so much. He absolutely loved dogs, adored the team here and called us his extended family.

We miss him so very much.

RIP Christopher Goodman 16.10.95-23.9.21 xx

We thank everybody who works for us, volunteers for us and supports us – between us all, we are giving dogs a future at a time when they really do need us. We hope you continue the journey with us as we continie to grow and evolve.

Thank you .

Anita Twigger

Head of Operations

LETTER FROM THE CHAIR

Thank you for taking the time to read our Annual Report.

This year has certainly been an eventful one, not just for Pawprints Dog Rescue – but for the whole country. The Covid pandemic continues to disrupt our lives and cause suffering to many people, businesses, and organisations.

The ongoing presence of the pandemic has forced us to adopt new methods of fundraising, with public events still being held under Covid guidance; we have moved to more online fundraising activities and funding streams to help make ends meet. We would like to thank all those individuals who have supported through this difficult time and we are extremely grateful to the following charitable trusts for their financial support when times were particularly hard – Pets at Home Foundation; Battersea; Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust; Gallimore Trust; Petplan Charitable Trust; and of course our very good friends, Rugby Animal Trust. Without the support of these organisations, 2021 would have had a quite different outcome.

In December 2020, In the midst of the Covid pandemic we were obliged to quit Dunsmore Kennels which we had been renting for 8 years (which we had planned to purchase) and to find other premises in a short time. Whilst we were fortunate to locate and purchase a new base for Pawprints Dog Rescue at Stave Hall Farm Kennels in Monks Kirby with the much-appreciated financial assistance of Rugby Animal Trust, we still have much work to do, to ensure that the kennels continue to meet the high standards of animal welfare which we aspire too.

Sadly, our Charity Shop did not recover from the detrimental effects that the pandemic had on the high street. As with so many other shops and businesses across the UK, and despite the valiant efforts of our wonderful volunteers, it became clear that we were barely breaking even, and the decision was made to close in September 2021.

On a more positive note, a major step forward for the Charity this year has been the creation of a trading arm; PDK Trading Ltd. PDK is now responsible for the commercial side of our new kennels operation and will hopefully generate funding to help sustain our charitable activities and operations.

I would like to take the opportunity to personally thank all those who have helped and supported Pawprints Dog Rescue over the past year and say a special thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who give their time, enthusiasm, and energy so readily to help us on a day-to-day basis.

We are sure Pawprints is now ready and able to emerge from a dreadful period a stronger and sustainable organisation, with the care of lost, stray, and abandoned dogs at the heart of everything we do.

I personally cannot thank our staff, volunteers, ops team, fellow trustees, and fundraisers for their unwavering support through the toughest of times, with the dogs welfare at the forefront of everything they do. All of their efforts are truly appreciated, and we genuinely would not have achieved what we have in extremely difficult circumstances without them.

Thank you.

Marie Watson (Chair)

Charity registration number 1190250

PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mrs C Lord Mrs M Watson Mrs K Loveridge Mr H Bridges Charity number 1190250 Principal address Pawprints Dunsmore Kennels Stave Hall Farm Kennels Fosse Way Monks Kirby Warwickshire CV23 0RL Independent examiner Cottons Accountants LLP Chestnut Field House Chestnut Field Rugby Warwickshire CV21 2PD

PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE

CONTENTS

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Trustees' report	1 - 2
Independent examiner's report	3
Statement of financial activities	4
Balance sheet	5
Notes to the financial statements	6 - 14

PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2021.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102 1A)" (effective 1 January 2019).

Objectives and activities

Objectives and aims

The objectives of Pawprints Dog Rescue are expressed as follows:-

For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention and, in particular, to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals.

To promote humane behaviour towards animals by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for animals which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage.

To educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals.

Public benefit

Pawprints Dog Rescue aims to benefit the public by raising awareness and educating the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare. The charity aims to help relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention.

The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance Charitable activities

The financial results for the year ended 31 October 2021 shows incoming resources being in line with the previous year.

Four restricted grants were received during the year as follows:

£4,729 to fund the wages of a behaviourist that was employed during the year.

£5,000 to fund vet bills.

£5,000 to fund the running costs of the Charity.

Reserves Policy Financial review

£400,000 to assist with the purchase of the new kennels. This has been offset against the cost of the kennels.

The trustees consider that the Society should maintain sufficient reserves to ensure that the charity is able to maintain the level of services to the members and the public for the foreseeable future and in particular cover three months running expenses.

We continue to build our reserves over and above our sufficiency requirement to support our Strategic Plan with the aim to acquire our own premises should the opportunity arise.

Structure, governance and management

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an incorporated charity.

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PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mrs C Lord Mrs M Watson Mrs K Loveridge Mr H Bridges

There must be at least 3 trustees at any one time, and every trustee must be appointed (for a term of 1 year) by a resolution of the trustees passed at a special meeting. In selecting individuals for appointment as trustees, the trustees must have regard of the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration and charity. No one shall be appointed as a trustee if he or she is under the age of 18 years.

The trustees must hold at least one ordinary meeting each year. The trustees must arrange at each of their meetings the date, time and place or their next meeting, unless such arrangements have already been made. Ordinary meetings may also be called at any time by any of the trustees. A special meeting may be called at any time by the person elected to chair meetings of the trustees or by any two trustees. Not less than four days' notice must be given to other trustees of the matters to be discussed at the meeting. However, if those matters include the appointment of a trustee or a proposal to amend any of the trusts of this deed, not less than 14 days' notice must be given.

The Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Mrs C Lord Trustee

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Mrs M Watson
Trustee
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18 August 2022

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PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Pawprints Dog Rescue (the charity) for the year ended 31 October 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of , which is one of the listed bodies.

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102 1A) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

• 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

• 2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

• 3 the financial statements do 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 financial statements to be reached.

Mr M W Palmer F.C.A Cottons Accountants LLP Chestnut Field House Chestnut Field Rugby Warwickshire CV21 2PD

Dated: 18 August 2022

PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2021 2021 Notes £ £ Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 3 63,882 14,729 Other trading activities 4 69,434 - Other income 5 241,108 1,200 Total income 374,424 15,929 Expenditure on: Raising funds 6 32,199 5,104 Charitable activities 7 114,205 9,625 Total expenditure 146,404 14,729 Net incoming resources before transfers 228,020 1,200 Gross transfers between funds 228 (228) Net income for the year/ Net movement in funds 228,248 972 Fund balances at 1 November 2020 - - Fund balances at 31 October 2021 228,248 972	Total 2021 £ 78,611 69,434 242,308
	390,353
	37,303
	123,830
	161,133
	229,220 -
	229,220 -
	229,220

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2021

Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 10 Investments 11 Current assets Debtors 12 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 14 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 15 Net assets Income funds Restricted funds 17 Unrestricted funds	2021 £ 20,643 157,999 178,642 (17,791)	£ 209,201 1 209,202 160,851 370,053 (140,833) 229,220 972 228,248 229,220

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 18 August 2022

Mrs C Lord Trustee

Mrs M Watson Trustee

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PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Pawprints Dog Rescue is a charitable incorporated organisation.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 1A “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102 1A”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102 1A)" (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102 1A.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 1A rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

1.6

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold land and buildings 2% straight line Plant and equipment 33.3% straight line Computers 33.3% straight line Motor vehicles 25% reducing balance

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the charity. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

1.8 Borrowing costs related to fixed assets

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale.

All other borrowing costs are recognised in net income/(expenditure) in the period in which they are incurred.

1.9 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.10 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. 3 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2021 2021 £ £ Donations and gifts 62,932 - Grants 950 14,729 63,882 14,729	Total 2021 £ 62,932 15,679
	78,611

4 Other trading activities

	Unrestricted
	funds
	2021
	£
Fundraising events	10,069
Shop income	31,816
Council grants	18,500
Adoption fees	9,049
Other trading activities	69,434

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

5 Other income

Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2021 2021 £ £ Funds from unincorporated charity 240,608 1,200 Other income 500 - 241,108 1,200 Raising funds Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2021 2021 £ £ Charity shop Charity shop waste disposal 1,815 - Charity shop sundries 1,606 375 Charity shop rent 18,939 - Charity shop telephone 463 - Charity shop wages 8,261 4,729 Charity shop social security 468 Charity shop electricity 647 - Charity shop 32,199 5,104 32,199 5,104	Total 2021 241,808 500
	242,308
	Total 2021 1,815 1,981 18,939 463 12,990 468 647
	37,303
	37,303

6 Raising funds

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

7 Charitable activities

Staff costs Depreciation and impairment Dog rescue expenses Insurance Sundries Telephone Kennel fees Veterinary fees Post & stationery Motor expenses Repairs and renewals Light and heat Bank charges & purchase fees Accountancy & legal fees Hire of plant & machinery Software Mortgage interest Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds Restricted funds	2021 £ 20,190 5,333 1,647 3,300 1,655 412 18,061 21,461 1,703 3,071 15,937 5,303 1,722 20,117 1,812 430 1,676
	123,830
	123,830
	114,205 9,625
	123,830

8 Trustees

None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

9 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Charity shop Rescue dogs Total	2021 Number 1 2
	3

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

9	Employees	(Continued)
	Employment costs	2021
		£
	Wages and salaries	33,180
	Social security costs	468
		33,827

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

10 Tangible fixed assets

Freehold land and buildings £ Cost Additions 607,042 Grant received (400,000) At 31 October 2021 207,042 Depreciation and impairment Depreciation charged in the year 3,451 At 31 October 2021 3,451 Carrying amount At 31 October 2021 203,591	Plant and equipment £ 3,221 - 3,221 871 871 2,350	Computers Motor vehicles £ £ 748 3,524 - - 748 3,524 131 881 131 881 617 2,643	Total £ 614,535 (400,000)
			214,535
			5,334
			5,334
			209,201

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

11	Fixed asset investments
			Other investments
	Cost or valuation
	At 1 November 2020		-
	Additions		1
	At 31 October 2021		1
	Carrying amount
	At 31 October 2021		1
			2021
	Other investments comprise:	Notes	£
	Investments in subsidiaries	20	1
12	Debtors
			2021
	Amounts falling due within one year:		£
	Other debtors		19,449
	Prepayments and accrued income		1,194
			20,643
13	Loans and overdrafts
			2021
			£
	Other loans		150,000
	Payable within one year		9,167
	Payable after one year		140,833
	Amounts included above which fall due after five years:
	Payable by instalments		(100,833)

The long-term loans are secured by fixed charges over the freehold property.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

14 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Borrowings Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year Borrowings	2021 £ 9,167 6,824 1,800
	17,791
	2021 £ 140,833

15 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year

16 Retirement benefit schemes

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

17 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

1 E block Community project Pets at home vet bills Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust Rugby Animal Trust Coronavirus JRS	Movement in funds Balance at November 2020 Incoming resources Resources expended Balance at 31 October 2021 £ £ £ £ - 228 (228) - - 972 - 972 - 5,000 (5,000) - - 5,000 (5,000) - - 400,000 (400,000) - - 4,729 (4,729) - - 415,929 (414,957) 972	Movement in funds Balance at November 2020 Incoming resources Resources expended Balance at 31 October 2021 £ £ £ £ - 228 (228) - - 972 - 972 - 5,000 (5,000) - - 5,000 (5,000) - - 400,000 (400,000) - - 4,729 (4,729) - - 415,929 (414,957) 972
		972

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

18 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 2021 2021 £ £ Fund balances at 31 October 2021 are represented by: Tangible assets 209,201 - Investments 1 - Current assets/(liabilities) 159,879 972 Long term liabilities (140,833) - 228,248 972	Total 2021 £ 209,201 1 160,851 (140,833)
	229,220

19 Related party transactions

Pawprints Dog Rescue is the sole owner of PDK Trading Limited.

The directors of PDK Trading Limited are also trustees of Pawprints Dog Rescue.

The charity has taken advantage of exemption, under the terms of Financial Reporting Standard 102. "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland", not to disclose related party transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the group.

20 Subsidiaries

Details of the charity's subsidiaries at 31 October 2021 are as follows:

Name of undertaking	Registered	Nature of business	Class of	% Held	% Held
	office		shares held	Direct	Indirect
PDK Trading Limited	England	Kennels	Ordinary	100.00

The charity has taken advantage of exemption, under section 139 of the Charities Act 2011, not to prepare group accounts.

PDK Trading Limited made a trading loss for the period ended 31 October 2021 of £9,801.

At 31 October 2021, they had capital and reserves of (£9,800).