pa
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dog rescue
ANNUAL
REPORT
2023
FULL MEMBER
Charity No: 1190250
www.pawprintsdogrescue.org

## **Message from the Chair** 

Dear Supporters, Funders, Donors and Friends, 

As we close another year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on our journey and share our vision for the future. This year has been one of significant challenges for our sector and our charity. Despite these difficulties, your unwavering support has been a beacon of hope and a crucial pillar of our ongoing efforts. 

This year we’ve faced unprecedented challenges that required us to focus intently on our sustainability and the long-term viability of our programmes. Like many similar organisations, we experienced operational hurdles that tested our resilience. However, these trials have only strengthened our commitment to our mission. I am incredibly proud of our staff, who have shown exceptional dedication this year, facing additional challenges with dogs experiencing extreme behavioural or medical issues. They have continually gone above and beyond to provide the highest level of care and support. Their unwavering compassion has made a profound difference in the lives of these dogs, ensuring they thrive whilst in our care. 

Despite all of the hardships, we have made notable progress. Our team has worked tirelessly to adapt and innovate, ensuring that we continue to serve those who rely on us. We are streamlining our operations, prioritising our most critical programmes and have sought new partnerships and funding opportunities. These steps have been essential in stabilising our foundation and preparing us for future growth. 

One of the most encouraging aspects of this challenging year has been the incredible support from our growing team of volunteers who give their time so freely, many in a professional capacity to assist us in our daily operations. 

I want to extend my deepest gratitude to our board members, our founder, staff, volunteers and all of our supporters. Your dedication and resilience have been instrumental in Pawprints weathering an ongoing storm. To our donors and funders, thank you all for believing in our mission. 

As we move forward, we are committed to emerging from this tough period even stronger and with broader goals to build a brighter future for dogs who rely so much on our mission. 

With sincere appreciation, 

## **Marie Watson Chair of Trustees** 



## **OUR VISION** 

**A future where every dog and owner thrive together** 

Our vision is a future where all dogs have safe, happy and loving homes, free from fear, pain, abuse or neglect. 

## **OUR MISSION** 

We will provide exceptional care and dedicate ourselves to the highest possible welfare standards, addressing the **1** environmental, emotional and physical needs of each individual dog, particularly those with health or behaviour challenges. 

We will reduce the number of dogs entering into the stray system by developing programmes, education and support **2** to keep dogs and owners together in suitable environments. We will generate a resilient organisation ensuring the charity is sustainable and appropriately resourced, taking a broad **3** strategic approach to enable our vision to be achieved. 

## **OUR VALUES** 

We will ensure we deliver the highest standards of integrity in all of our endeavours - transparency, accountability and honesty are the cornerstones of our interactions with our community, donors, team members and stakeholders. 

**1** 

We believe in the power of collaboration and inclusivity. By engaging proactively with our staff, volunteers, community and sector colleagues, we will amplify our impact and create **2** a network of support that extends beyond our immediate reach. 

We are committed to continue building a resilient organisation to ensure the charity is sustainable and that our growth is synonymous with excellence and positive impact **3** enriching the lives of dogs and the people who love them. 






## **A Difficult Year** 

The  past year has presented unprecedented challenges for the dog rescue sector. The pandemic led to a surge in demand for dogs, as people sought companionship during lockdowns. This exponential spike in demand triggered a mass sales boom, with many turning to breeders, imports and, unfortunately, sources with low welfare standards. 

These mass breeding operations  prioritise profit over the health and wellbeing of the dogs, leading to a  number of problems down the line. 

This huge and rapid increase in dog ownership has had several significant repercussions. Many dogs entered homes with pre-existing medical and/or behavioural issues, whilst new dog owners lacked basic knowledge about dog care, training and the specific needs of different breeds. 

The impact on the dog rescue sector has significantly strained resources, including our own, in several critical ways. W have seen a dramatic rise in the number of dogs who come to us with severe medical and behavioural issues, often stemming from a combination of poor breeding practices and inadequate early care. 

This leads to dogs staying in rescue for far longer than usual, effectively kennel blocking for others needing our help, with more dogs than ever needing extensive treatment and longer rehabilitation periods. 

Adoptions have decreased, partly because many people who brought dogs into their homes during the pandemic are no longer in a position to take on more pets. Additionally, the cost of living crisis has paid a contribution, with the general public cutting costs where they can.  Dogs now spend much longer in our care for a combination of these reasons, leading to increased demand on our resources, costs and limiting our ability to help more dogs. 

This all highlights critical issues within the rescue sector ecosystem.  Moving forward, it is crucial for us to secure other resources in order to meet the growing demands on our services, and investigate other practices that may improve the welfare of dogs, lessen the numbers needing rescue space and decrease the amount of time dogs are kept in kennels, as these are never a substitute for a home. 

**Looking to the future, Pawprints will be developing new strategies to address these key points.** 


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Intake 2022/23 Outcomes 2022/23<br>Strays Abandoned Relinquished<br>Reclaimed Euthanised<br>Respite Born on Shelter<br>Transferred Adopted Foster<br>Born on Shelter<br>Foster<br>4.2%<br>Abandoned 4.2%<br>4.2%<br>Reclaimed<br>33.3%<br>Adopted<br>56.3%<br>Euthanised<br>3.1%<br>Transferred<br>Strays 3.1%<br>87.5%<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




## **Our People** 

Our work is supported by a team mix of staff and volunteers, all who work so hard to make life better for each individual dog in our care.   Our staff have shown the utmost strength and resilience in facing so many difficulties throughout the year and we are grateful to them for their ongoing steadfastness and reliability. 

Team work is vitally important, and in a sector that is currently struggling with staffing levels, we are thankful for the additional support of our incredible volunteers, who give so much of their most valuable time to help us all. 

We were so pleased to have had two team members recognised outside of the organisation for their work.  Christine Lord was given the award of Trustee for the Year at the WCAVA awards; our staff were nominated for both individual employees of the year and Team of the Year in the ADCH & Petplan Awards, and under a special award to celebrate the King’s Coronation, our Founder was awarded with the Coronation Champions Award. 




## **Our Work** 

We continue to work closely with stray dog holding kennels both in our local area, and further afield, to provide a place of safety for dogs that have not been reclaimed by their owners. These are some of the most vulnerable dogs in society, and many are facing euthanasia as the local authority kennels are quickly becoming overrun. This is a combination of a fallout from the pandemic, when many new owners took on dogs without any knowledge or experience of their needs. We saw mass importation of dogs from poor welfare backgrounds, requiring extensive medical support for illness/disease or genetic disorders; and then behavioural issues when people returned to work for long hours leaving dogs with severe separation anxiety, resulting in destruction or noise complaints. Add in a cost of living crisis, and we have a confluence of combined challenges facing dog owners, which will have significant fallout for a number of years. 

Even with our own limited resources and increased costs, we have continued to supply local foodbanks with dog food to help keep dogs in loving homes. We have also continued to provide respite care for dogs whose owners have found themselves in emergency situations, such as suddenly being hospitalised, or having to flee their homes, when they have nobody else to look after their companions. Often, owners won’t accept help due to the worry of their beloved pets being left behind.  We have helped several owners to move into refuge by keeping their dogs safe and sound until they can be reunited. 

As our financial year drew to a close, there was a huge focus on getting information and guidance out to the owners of XL Bullies when the government announced a ban by the end of the year. We, along with many others actively highlighted the ineffectiveness of a ban on a certain breed of dog.  At Pawprints, we believe this will not prevent dog attacks and subsequent deaths of children and adults alike. More must be done to address the ownership, breeding and welfare conditions of all breeds of dogs. We have long advocated for a variety of welfare standards to be addressed in the UK, and will continue to do so until, along with our peers in the sector, we can collectively affect change. 









## **Pumpkin** 

At just 11 months old, little Pumpkin was abandoned just 3 days before giving birth to a healthy litter of puppies.  Her owner must have known the pups were very large and would need a c-section  to safely deliver her 5 babies.  All, including Mum, have found their new lives and families. 



## **Charlie** 

This young lad was found wandering the country lanes not far from our kennels and it was one of our own members of staff who hand caught him. He really was in a poor state, but after a lot of love and some excellent team care, he is now at peak fitness with an overall gain of 12kg in weight. 



## **Dream** 

The Presa Canario isn’t usually the type of dog that would enjoy enforced crate rest for six weeks to recover from a broken leg, but this girl was so very good, we named her Dream. Abandoned at a vets, her owners at least got her there before leaving her to an unknown fate. Our volunteers drew up a rota and Dream had round the clock care being read to, sang to, watching Netflix and even listening to policy reviews. 

## **Our Veterinary costs rose by 15.5%** 

We believe that any sick or injured dog deserves to have the best medical care possible to prevent suffering. Working closely with local authority stray holding kennels brings challenges for rescues. Often the authorities cannot provide the funds for injured, sick or neglected dogs and we help whenever we are needed. Without our support, severely injured or sick dogs would be euthanised, despite having a good prognosis for a healthy life post-surgery or treatment.  We work very hard to provide the best medical and after care possible. Pumpkin, Charlie and Dream may have cost thousands of pounds between them, but all have gone on to have happy, pain-free lives. 




## **New Shop adds Sustainability** 

After having to close our previous shop during the pandemic, we were delighted to be offered a “pop up” unit in the heart of the town centre precinct, in early 2023. After a quick install, we recruited a shop manager and finally opened our doors in April. 

The shop has been a huge success, with our local community supporting us both with fantastic donated stock, and the subsequent purchases. 

We will closely monitor the ongoing success once changes begin as part of the Local Plan in the shopping centre. 

## **Dog Boarding Services** 

Our licensed 5 star boarding service has been so popular, we are very often full months in advance. This revenue covers the cost for the staffing of the kennels and helps towards our significant costs for utilities.  Any profits at the end of the year transfer to the charity.  These profits, along with support from grant funding, are helping us to improve our facilities onsite, prioritising the welfare of the dogs. We are very grateful to our customers for their longstanding support of the work we do, and their referrals. Nothing better than word of mouth referrals, and we ceased advertising our services 2 years ago. 


## **Fundraising** 

Raising funds for the dogs in our care takes a huge collective effort by our entire team of volunteers. We are indebted to our local community who support us tremendously by hosting events, taking part in sponsored activities, hosting collection pots in their businesses and supporting our own events throughout the year.  We are currently working on integrating our fundraising platforms onto one CRM database with Donorfy, which will increase measurability, donor interactions and help us plan and implement a better fundraising strategy.  The database will also help us capture  our Gift Aid income stream enabling us to move from a laborious manual system and enhance our GDPR processes. 

We are also introducing a volunteer-led Events Committee, to enable participation in more events throughout the year, recruiting and supervising additional volunteers to help with various tasks on the lead up to an event, and delivering a smoother operation on the day. 




**Our team covered 18 events throughout the year, most being during the summer months.** 



## **Grant Funding** 

|Rugby Animal Trust|£20,000|
|---|---|
|Anthony V Martin Foundation|£10,000|
|ADCH 2 x grants Vet bills & Utilities|£9,000|
|Benefact Group|£6,000|
|GiffGaff|£6,626|
|Rugby Canine & District|£3,000|
|BEN Fund|£1,500|
|MARS|£2,100|



NB: We are partnered with MARS and are so very grateful for the monthly donations of food for the dogs in our care. 



## **Funders** 

We are very fortunate to have had some significant grants this year, many that have, or will, help towards improving our welfare standards at the kennels. Our local community  continues to donate through a variety of ways, despite the hardship of all due to the cost of living crisis. 

Thank you to all our funders for their support in this financial year. We cannot continue our work without you. 

## **Acknowledgement of Bequests** 

We are deeply grateful to the individuals who have chosen to support our mission through their estate plans. This year, we were honoured to receive bequests from generous supporters who believed in our work to protect and care for dogs in need.  These thoughtful contributions are a testament to their lasting commitment to animal welfare and have a profound impact on our ability to improve the lives of dogs. 

We extend our heartfelt thanks to these donors and their families for their extraordinary kindness and vision. 





## **Improving Welfare** 

We have made vast improvements for the welfare of our dogs since we moved onto site just under three years ago. 

This year, we have finally been able to “dress” the flooring to two thirds of the kennel block, following on from the installation of the drainage channels on site. 

We hope to be able to complete this work in 2024 to the last section. 

We had immense support from local, national and worldwide companies to assist in preparing for this work, as well as other important jobs.  We had teams from EA Games, Barclays Bank and Hafele, all attend to help and demonstrate their superior DIY skills.  One team of ladies, also helped us prepare for our next stage of work, by moving tonnes of gravel from one area to another, by hand/wheelbarrow through the continual rain on their volunteers day.  Thank you to all the business teams supporting us. 






Charlty registratlon number 1190250
Company raglstratlon numljèr CE022398 {England and Wales)
PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trusteès
Mrs C Lord
hArs M Walson
Mrs K Loveridge
Mrs C Lawrence
Mr SN Ashdown-Phillips
Mrs CJ Henson
(Appointeé 12 December
20231
Charlty number
1190250
Company number
CE022398
Princlpal address
Pawprinls Dunsmore Kennels
Slave Hall Farm Kennels
Fosse Way
Monks Klrby
Wanvickshira
CV23 ORL
Indepèndent examlner
Coltons Accounlanls LLP
Chestnut Field House
Cheslnut Field
Rugby
WaThvtckshire
Uniled Kingdom
CV212PD

PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
ndependent examiner's report
Stalemenl of linandal activities
Balance sheet
Notés to Ihe financial stalemenls
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PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE
TRUSTEES. REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
The Iiuslees present Ihelr annual report and financlal sialemenls for the year ende¢S 31 October 2023.
The financial statements have been prapared in accordanGe with the accounting polioles sel out in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the Charity's governing document. the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting
and Reporting by Chariliès.. Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo chaiilias preparing their accounts in
accordance wtlh the Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable In tho UK and Republ1¢ of Iroland IFRS 102
1A) loffeGtive 1 January 20191.
ObSectlvos and actSvltles
ObjeGtives and aims
The objecllves of P&wprinls Dog Re$¢ue are expressed as follows:_
For the banefil of the public to relievè the suffering of animals in need of car8 and 211enlion and. in particular. to
pwovide and mair)lain wescEJe homes or other facilities for the rèception, care and IreatTnenl of such animals.
To piomote huniane behaviour towards animals by providing approprlale care. prote¢lion, Iieatmenl and security for
animals which are in need of care and allenlion by reason ol si¢kness. mallrealmenl, poor clrcumslances or ill
usag8.
To educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and Ihe prevention of cruelty &n(S suffering
among animals.
Public bènefit
Pawprints Dog Rescue alms lo bengfil the public by r8islng awareness and educating the public in mallers
pertaining to animal welfare. The ct>arity aims to help relive Ihe suffering of animals in need of care and allen(ion.
The trustees havo paid due reg8rd lo guiLlance issued by the Charily Commlssion in decidSng what aclivllles Ihe
charity should undertake.
Achlevements and perfomiancè
Charitable activitles
Th8 financial results for the year ended 31 October 2023 shows Inconiing resources belng In line wrth the previous
ye8r.
Nine reslricled grants were recelved durin9 Ihe year as follows=
£1,500 to fund Burns Sensilive Polk dog food.
£20,000 lo fund new flooring at thè kennels. This has been offset against the wsl of the renovallons.
A further £10.000 to fund new floorln9 al the kennels. Thig has been offsel against the cost of the renovatitsns.
£5,000 to fund vet bills.
£600 to fund Royal Ganin dog food,
£500 to fund enrichment. £230 of Ihis has been offset against (he cosl of the renovation.
£4,000 lo fund ulilily bills.
£3.000 lo fund the DIE kennel block runs. This has been offset agalnsl the cosl of the renovations.
A further £6.626 to fund Ihe DIE kennel block runs. This has been offstsl againsl Ihe ¢osl of the renovations.
Financlal rgvlèw
Reserves Policy
The tnjstees consider that Ihe Soclety should malnl8ln sufficlenl reserve$ lo onsure thal the charity is able lo
maintain Ihe level ol seNices to Ihe mombers and the public for Ihe foreseeable future and in particular cover three
months running expenses.
We continue lo build our r8serves over and above our suffictency requirement lo support tsur SlratgJic Plan wtlh the
aim to acquire our own premises should th8 opportunity arise.
structure, governance and management
Governlng document
The charity is conlrolled by ils governlng documgnl. a deed of trust and constilules an incorporated charlly.

PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
The Irusl8è3, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law. and whD setved durlng Ihe year and up to
Ihe dale of signature ol the financial slalemenls were..
Mrs C Lord
Mrs M Walson
Mrs K Lov8ridge
Mr H Bridges
Mrs C Lawrence
Mr SE Fiobinson
Mr SN Ashdown-Phillips
Mrs CJ Henson
IRosign8d 8 June 20231
(Resigned 23 July 20231
(Appointed 12 Deoember 20231
Ther8 musl be al18asl 3 Iruslee5 at any one lime. and every l*uslèÉ must be appoinled Ifor a lerm of 1 yaar) by a
resolut￿n of thè Irustees passed &t a special meeting. In seleding individuals for appoinlmenl as Irusteès, the
Iruslee8 musl have regard of the skills, knowledge and experionce needed for th8 effective adminislralion and
charity. No one shall be appointed as a Irustee if he or she Is under Iha age of 18 years.
The trustees musl hold at least one ordinary m66ling each year. The Iruslees must arrange at 8aGh ol Iheir
meelings the date. time and Pla￿ OT their next mèatino, unless such arrangements have already been made.
Ordinary meetings may also be called al any lime by any of ihe trustees. A special meeting may be called al any
time by the person elected lo chair megling% ()f th6 trustees or by any two Irusloos. Not less than four days, notice
must be given lo other Iruslees of the mallors to be discussed at Ihe meeting. However, if those mattgrs indude the
appointment of a trustee or a proposal lo amond any of Ihe trusts of this deed. not less than 14 days. noli¢e must be
given.
The trust6es' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mrs M Watson
Trustee
Mrs CJ Hanson
Trust8è
11 July2024

PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE
I report to the trustees on my examination of Ihe financia5 slatemenls ol Pawprints Dog Rescue It￿ charilyl for the
year ended 31 October 2023.
Responslbilitlès and basls of report
As the Iruslees of Ihe charity {8nd also its dir8Ctors for tha purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the
preparation of the flnancial sialemenls in accord8nce with Ihe requirements of the Companies Act 20(E Ilhe 21x16
Act).
Havii)g satisfied myself that the financial statements of Ihe charity are nol required lo be audited under Part 16 01
the 2006 Acl and aro e5igible for indppendenl examinalion, I reporl in respect of my examination of tho charity's
financial stèlemenls carried out undcr section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Acll. In carrying out my
examination I have followed all the applicable Diieclions given by the Charity Commission undèr se¢lion 14515)Ibl
of thé 2011 A¢1.
Indépendent examlnerfs statement
sill￿ the charity's gross income exceeded £250,0(10 YOUT examinèr must be a member of a body listed In section
145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to underiake the examination because l am a member of the
Inslilule of Chart6red Accountants in England and Wale5 IICAEWI, which is one ol the listed bodies.
I have completed my axaminalion. I confirm that no matters have come to my allenlion in conne¢llon with Ihe
examination giving me cause lo believe th41 in any material respect..
accounting records were nol kept in respa¢l of the chaiily as required by section 386 of lh6 200S Act- or
Ihe financl&l slatamenls do not accord with thos8 records.. or
the financial slalements do nol comply with Ihe accounting requiremènts of section 396 of the 2006 Act olher
than any requirement Ihal the accounts glve a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an
Indep8ndent examination., or
the financial slalemenls have not been prepared In accordance wlh the methods and prfndples of the
Slalement of Recommended Praclice for accounting and reporting by ¢harilios applicable lo eharilies
preparing Ihelr accounts in accordAneE with Ihe Financial R6portlng Standard applicable in Ihe UK ard
Republic of Ireland {FRS 102).
I have no con￿rnS and have come across no other tnallers in connection wilh the examination ID which attention
should be drawn in this report In order to enable a proper understanding of the financial slalemenls lo be reached.
Mr M W Palmer F.C.A
Coltons Accountants LLP
Chestnut Field House
Chestnut Field
Watwickshire
CV21 2PD
United Kingdom
Dated:. l L ..Q.trMy 20 L

PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
Unrestrlcted Restrl¢ted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total Unreslrl¢lèd Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Totsl
2023
2022
Notes
Donations and leg8CiaS
Other trading a¢livilies
Inveslmenls
Other income
141,572
88,111
125
20,000
11,370
152,942
88,111
125
20.000
57,501
35.798
7,500
65,001
35.798
20,000
20,000
Total Income
249.808
11,370
261.178
113,299
7,500
120.799
Raising funds
24.248
24.248
Charitab18 activities
148,917
11.177
160,094
112.703
7,500
120,203
Total ¢xpenditure
173,165
11.177
184.342
112,703
7,500
120,203
Net Sncome for the yearl
Net movement In funds
76,643
193
76,836
596
596
Fund balances at 1 November
2022
228,844
972
229.816
228.248
972
229,220
Fund balances at 31 O¢tober
2023
305,487
1.165
306,652
228.844
972
229.816
The slatemanl of financial aotivilles includes all gains and10ssgs recagnised in Ihe year.
Th6 statement of financial activities indudes all gains and losses recognised in the y¢ar. All income aTrd expenditure
derlve from continuing acliviligy.
The Slalèmenl of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account
under the Companies Act 2006.

PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 OCTOBER 2023
2023
2022
Not8S
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Investments
13
14
323,336
298.909
323,337
298,910
Currant assats
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
15
34.982
53,369
124,091
13g,453
Cr8ditors: amounts falling due wlthln
one year
88,351
17
{27,0271
121,5281
et current assels
112,426
66,823
Total assets lass current Ilablllties
435,763
365,733
Credltors: amounts falling due aftar
more than one year
18
{129.1111
1135.9171
Net assets excludlng ponslon liablllty
306,652
229.816
Nét assets
306,652
229,816
Thé funds of the charily
Restricted incom8 funds
Unrestricted funds
19
1,165
305,487
972
228,844
306,652
229.816
The company is enlilled lo the exemption from thè audil requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act
2006, for th8 year anded 31 October 2023.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the raquiremenls of the Companies Act 2006
with respe¢l to accounting records and the preparation of financlal slatemenls.
The members have not requlred the company lo obtain an audit of ils financial slalemenis for Ihe year in quesllon In
accordan￿ with section 476.
Those linancial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable lo companies subject
lo Ihe small Gompanlos regime.

PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
ASAT31 OCTOBER 2023
The financial 51atemenls were approved by the Iruslees on 11 July 2024
Mrs M Watson
Trustee
Mrs CJ Henson
Trustee
company registration number CE022398 {Engl8nd 2nd Wales)

PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
Accountlng pollcio$
Charlty Informallon
Pawprinls Dog Rescije 1$ a charitable incorFX)rated organisalion.
1.1 Ac¢ounting convention
The financial slalements h8ve been propared in accordance with the charity's goveming document, Ihg
Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 1A"The Financral Repotting Slandard applicable in the UK and Rgpublic ol
Irèland" I'FRS 102 1A'I and thg Charities SORP "Aceounling and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicoblo to chariti&q preparsng their accounts In accordance with the Flnancial
Reporting Sland8rd applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102 1A1" lefleclive 1 January 20191.
Th8 charily is a Public Benefit Entity 9s d&fined by FRS 102 1A.
The ¢harily has taken advantage ol the provisions in the SORP for charities not lo prepare a Slalemenl ol
Cash Flows.
Th& linanclal st2teinenls are prepaied in sterflng, which is tha functional curr&nGy of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these financlal slatements are rounded lo the nearest £.
The financlal stalemenis have beèn prepared under the hist￿1¢&1 cost convention. Imodified to include the
revaluation of Treehold properlies an(t lo include investment proporties and cortain financial insllumenls al fair
valuel. The principal accounting poli¢ies adopted are sel out below.
1.2 Golng concern
Al the lime ol approving thé financlal slalemenls. the Iruslees have 8 rèasonable expectatio￿ that the charily
has adequale rÉ8oiirces lo continue in operational existence for Ihe foroseeable future. Thus the tru%le8S
continue lo adopt the going con¢ern basis of accounling in pi"eparing the financial stalemenls.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unreslricled funds are avallable for use al the discrÈllon of the Iruslees in furtharance of their charllable
objectivès.
Restricted funds are subjecl to specific conditions by donors or grantors as lo how Ihey may be used. The
purposes and uses of the restricted funds are sel out in Ihe notés lo the financi81 slalements.
1.4 Income
Income15 recognlsed when the charity is legally enlilled toll after any performance condition$ h8ve béen mél,
the amounts can be meas¢Jred r8liably. and il is probable that incorne will be received.
Cash donallons are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once Ihe charity has been notified
of the donation, unless performance Conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in
relalion lo donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenanl is recognised al th8 lime ol the donation.
Legacies are recognised on rè¢eipl or othgtwise if the charity has been nolified ol an impending dBlribullon,
th¥ amounl is known, and receipt is expected. If the 8mouNI is not known. the legacy is Irealed as a
contingenl asset.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
Accountlng policles
{Continuedl
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there ts a legal or Gonslruclive obligation lo transfer economic benefit lo a
third pariy, il is probable Ihat a transfer of economic benefits will b8 required in selllemenl. and the amount of
the obligalion can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each acllvily are made up ol the total of dIr￿t costs and
sha￿d cosls, including support costs involved undertaking each aetivity. Direct costs allribulable lo a singl$
aclivily are allocated directly to that aclivily. Shared costs whiGh Contribute to more than onè activity and
support costs which are not allributable to a single aclivily are apportioned between Ihose activities on a basis
consislenl with the use ol resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of tims spent. and
depreeialion charges are allocated on the portion of thè asset's use.
1.6 Tanglble fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are Inlllally m8asured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuallon, net ol
deprecialion and any impairmenl10sses.
Dgpiecialian 1£ retrt)gni%ad .£0 a% to write off Iho cost or valuation of asset8 less their residual values over their
uscful lives on the followlng bases..
Freehold land and buildings
Freehold improvemer)ts
Plant and equipment
Computers
Motor vehicles
2.10 slraighl line
2% slraighl line
33.30A straight line
33.3°/o Straight line
25.10 reducing balarnce
The qain or loss Brising on the disposal of an asset is delermined as the differen¢e between the sale proceeds
and Ihe carrying value of the asset, and is recognlsed in the slAtémènt of financial aclivilies.
1.7 Flxed asset investments
Fixed assel investments are inilially measured al Iransfjction prtce excluding Irans8¢tlon Costs. and are
subsequently measured 81 lair value al each r8POrtlng dale. Changes in fair value arè rècognised In nel
incomellexpendiluiel for the year. Transa¢lion costs are expensed as incurred.
A subsidiary is an enlily conlrolled by the ¢harily. Control is the power to govern the fin8n¢ial and op8rating
policies of the enlily so as lo obiain benefits from ils 8¢1ivilies.
1.8 BorrowÉng costs related to fixed assals
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition. construcllon or production of qualifying assets, which
are assels Ihal necessarily lake a substantial period Df time lo gel ready for Iheir inlende¢t use or sale, 8re
added lo the cost of those assets, until such lime as the assets are substantially ready for Ihelr intended use
or sale.
All olher borrowing costs ale re￿￿lse￿ Sn nel in¢omellexpenditurél in the pertod in which Ih6y are incurrad.
1.9 Cash and cash èqulvalents
Cash and cash 6quivalen(s include cash in hand, deposits held al call with banks, other short-lerm liquid
inv8slm6nts wilh original malurilies of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
wilhin borrowings in current liabilities.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
Accounting pollcles
IContinu8dl
1.10 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday enlillemenl is r8cognised in the period in which the employee's services are
receivèd.
Terminallon benefils are recognised immediately as an expanse when Ihe charlly Is demonstrably commilled
lo lerminale Ihe employment of employee or lo provide lefmlnalion benefits.
1.11 Retirement beneflts
Payments to delined contribution rgliremenl benefit schemes are ¢harg8d as an expensè as they fall dug.
Crillcal accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charfly's accounting policies. the trustées are required lo make judgements, eslimales
and assumplions aboLJt Ih@ carrylng amounl of essels and liabllilies Ihat are nol rèadily apparent from olhÈr
Sour￿$. The eslimales and associated asstjmptions are based on hislorical experien￿ and other factors that
ore considered lo be relevant. Actual resulls may differ from these eslimales.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are rewcwed on an ongoing basis. Revisions lo accounting
eslirllales are recognised in Ihe period in which the oslimale is revised where the revision affects ￿lY Ihal
period, or in the perlod ol the revision and lulure periods where Ihe revision affects both current and future
peri￿S.
Income from donations and legacles
Unrestrl¢tod Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total Unrestricted Raslrletèd
funds
funds
2022
2022
Total
2023
2022
Donations and gilts
Grants
132,595
8.977
132.595
20.347
56,001
1.50Q
56,001
9.000
11.370
7,500
141.572
11,370
152.942
57.501
7,500
65.001
Income from other tradlng activilles
Unrestrlcted Unrestrleted
funds
funds
2023
2022
Fundraising 6venls
Shop income
Adoption feos
16,492
60,596
11,023
21,647
1,801
12.350
Olher Irading activitles
88,111
35,798

PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
Income from investments
Unrèstricted Unrestrlcted
funds
fund8
2023
2022
Interest receivable
125
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PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
other Income
Unrestrlcted Unreslricled
funds
funds
2023
2022
R¢nl income
20.000
20,000
Ralslng funds
Unrestrlcted
funds
Total
2023
2022
Ch
Charity shop ratès
Charity shop wasle disposal
Charity shop sundries
Charily shop telephon8
Charlly shop wages
Charily shop pension
Charity shop electricity
Charity shop filling costs
Chartty shop repairs and renewals
24
70
133
17,339
53
1,()56
2.983
2.192
Charity shop
24,248

PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
Expenditurg on charitable actlvltles
2023
2022
Direct costs
Staff costs
OepreGialion and impal¥menl
009 rescue expenses
Insurance
Sundries
Telephone
Veterinary fees
Post & slalionery
Motor expsns6s
Repairs and renewa5s
Light and heal
Bank charges & purchas8 fees
Ac¢ounlan¢y & legal fees
Hire of plant & machinery
SofbNare
Mortgago inlaresl
Rates
Other charitable expenditure
48,457
12,020
7,005
5,175
4,038
1,836
29,970
2.135
5.062
6,915
5,536
40,231
9.267
533
3.027
2.700
515
30.190
1.659
4.044
4,354
4,922
li
1.568
6.703
3,998
608
9.680
2.109
7,279
1,329
3,635
1.667
415
5,161
6,554
160.094
120,203
Analysis by fund
Unreslrlcled funds
Reslri¢led funds
146.808
11.177
112.703
7,500
157,985
120.203
Net movement in funds
2023
2022
The nel movement ir) funds is slated afler charglngl{credlllngl'.
Depreciation of owned langlble fixed assets
12.021
9.267
10 Trustees
None of Ihe trustees lor any persons conne¢led with them) re¢elved any remuneration or benefits from the
¢harily during the year.
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PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
11
Employees
The average monthly number of employees durlng the year was..
2023
Number
2022
Number
Charily shop
Rescue dous
Total
Employment costs
2023
2022
Wages and salaries
S￿121 security costs
Pension costs
46,747
38.617
761
853
730
47.727
39,378
Theie were no employees whose annual r8mun8ralion was more than £60,000.
12 Taxation
The chaiily is exempt from laxalion on Ils activities because 911 ils income is applitsd for charitable purposes.
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PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
14 Fixed ass&t Investments
Other
investments
Cost or valuation
Al 1 Nov@mber 2022 & 31 Oclobar 2023
Carrylng amount
Al 31 October 2023
Al 31 October 2022
2023
2022
Other Investments compri8e'.
Notes
Investments in subsidiaries
23
15 Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts fallSng due wlthin one year..
Olher debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
14,552
810
32.988
1,994
15,362
34.982
16 Loans and overdrafts
2023
2022
Other loans
139,361
146.167
Payable wilhln one year
Payable after one year
10,250
129,111
10,250
135.917
Amounts included above which fall due aller five years-
Payable by insialmenls
(88,1111
194,9171
The long-lerm loans are secured by fixed charges over the freehold property.
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PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
17 Crèdltars: amounts falllng duè wlthln onè yèar
2023
2022
Borrowings
Other laxallon and social security
Trade Creditors
Other ￿edItorS
Accruals and deferred income
10,250
331
14,625
21
1,800
10.250
g.478
1,800
27,027
21.528
18 Creditors-. amounts falling due after more than one year
2023
2022
Borrowings
129,111
135,917
19 Re$frl¢ted funds
The feslricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and granls hold on trust
subject lo sptscific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
At1
Novèmber
2022
Incoming
resources
Resourcès At 31 October
expended
2023
CommLEnily projecl
ADCH - vel fees
ADCH - royal canin lotsd
Leanne Yoosabi - enrichment
ADCH - ulilily bills
ADCH- food
972
1961
15,0001
1503)
12701
14,000)
11,308)
876
5.000
600
270
4.000
1.500
97
192
972
11.370
(11.1771
1,165
Pravious yèar:
At1
Novèmber
2021
Incoming
resources
Resources Al 31 Octobèr
expended
2022
Communily project
Cala homes
Kennel Club
Animal Friends
972
972
1,500
5,000
2,500
11,5001
15,0001
12,5001
972
g,000
19.0001
972
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PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
20 Unrestrlcled funds
The unreslriclpd funds ol the charity compiise the uiiexpend8d balances of donations and grants which ar
nol subject to specific Conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include
designated funds which have been sel aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees lor specific purposes.
At1
Novèmber
Incomlng
resourcès
Resources At 31 October
expended
2023
2022
General funds
228,844
249,808
{173,1651
305.487
Previous year:
At1
November
2021
Incoming
resources
Rèsources At 31 October
expended
2022
General funds
228,248
113,299
1112,703)
228,844
21 Analysls of net aS58ls between funds
Unrestricted
I￿ndS
2023
Restrict8d
funds
2023
Total
2023
At 31 October 2023-
Tangiblo assets
Investments
Current assetsjlliabilitiesl
Long 16rm liabilllies
323,336
323.336
111,261
1129,111)
1,165
112,426
(129.111
305,487
1,165
306,652
Unrestricted
funds
2022
Rèstricted
funds
2022
Total
2022
At 31 Octobèr 2022:
Tangible assets
Investments
Current 8ssetsllliabililies}
Long term li8bililies
298.909
298,909
65,851
1135.9171
972
66,823
(135,9171
228.844
972
229,816
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PAWPRINTS DOG RESCUE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
22 Related party transactlons
Pawprinls Dog Rescue Is Ihe sole owner of PDK Trading Limited.
The directors ol PDK Trading Limited are also Iwslees ol Pawprinls Dog Rescua.
The charity has taken advantage of exemption. under the terms of Finan¢i¥l Reporting Standard 102. 'The
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" not lo disclose related party
lYansa¢lions wilh wholly owned stjbsidiaries within the group.
23 Subsidiaries
Oelails of the charitrfs subsidiaries at 31 October 2023 are as follows..
Name of undèrtaklng
Reglstgrod
offlce
Nature of busin6SS
Class of
shares held
Yo Held
Dlrect Indlrèct
PDK Trading Limited
England
Kennels
Ordinary
100.00
The chArily has taken advantsge ol èxemption, under se¢llon 139 of Ihe CharSties Act 2011. not lo prepare
group a¢¢ounts.
PDK Trading Limited made s trading profil for thè period ended 31 October 2023 of £15.908.
Al 31 O¢lober 2023. they had ¢apllal and reserves of £23,255.
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