2024-04-05-accounts - Retired Greyhounds Canterbury

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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: CE022510 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1190386

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 FOR RETIRED GREYHOUNDS CANTERBURY

Prepared by

RETIRED GREYHOUNDS CANTERBURY REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1190386

Mrs Jennifer Sherwood 29 Cherry Orchard Chestfield, Kent CT5 3NH

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

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Report of the Trustees Ito 5 independent Examiner's Report 6 Receipts and payments accounts 7 Statement of assets and liabilities 8

RETIRED GREYHOUNDS CANTERBURY REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1190386

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number CE022510 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number 1190386

Registered Office c/o Rosedale Kennels Rusham Road Shatterling Canterbury CT3 1-JL

Trustees (as at date of signing) Sarah WESTLAKE David James ALMOND Robert Keith TICE John WHITTAKER Alun WILLIAMS

Bankers CAF Bank Limited Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is constituted as a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) and is governed by its constitution, last amended 10th July 2020. It was entered into the Register of Charities on 13th July 2020

Organisational structure

Retired Greyhounds Canterbury is a public benefit entity whose objects are to promote humane behaviour towards animals by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for greyhounds which are in need of care and attention by reason of retirement from the racing industry, sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances and ill usage, rehoming such greyhounds where possible and educating the public in matters pertaining to responsible dog ownership and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among dogs, with a particular focus on retired racing greyhounds.

RETIRED GREYHOUNDS CANTERBURY REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1190386

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Retired Greyhounds Canterbury currently has 6 trustees who support the work of the charity. They work with a treasurer (who is also a trustee) and the kennels manager to further the work of the CIO.

Risk management

In addition to making sure that the proper procedures are in place to offer a reasonable level of assurance against fraud and error, the trustees have a responsibility to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed. These responsibilities are fulfilled by an independent examination of our annual report and accounts, a frequent evaluation of our risk assessment processes, ongoing monitoring, and appropriate action where necessary. Generally, trustee meetings take place frequently throughout the year.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Significant activities

The trustees use the Charity Commission's recommendations on public benefit when organising the charity's operations. The trustees specifically consider how scheduled activities will support the charity's goals and objectives.

In addition to advocating for the humane treatment of greyhounds and increasing public awareness of them, our purpose also includes providing essential care and safety for the dogs that are brought into our care while they are looking for new homes.

Our goal is to rehome such greyhounds when it is feasible and to give suitable care, protection, treatment, and security for greyhounds that require it due to illness, abuse, bad conditions, or retirement from the racing industry. Also educating the public in matters pertaining to responsible dog ownership and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among dogs, with a particular focus on retired racing greyhounds.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Every person connected to the charity rose to the challenges of finding new homes for the greyhounds within the fiscal year 2023—2024. The rising cost of living for all parties involved—including prospective adoptees—made this increasingly challenging. Our events team volunteers attended Pawfest, Greyfest, Paws in the Park, Staple Dog Show, Stowting County Fayre and Dog Show, Applause for Paws, Ickham

County Fayre, Chestfield Fun Day, Quex Park Kent County Show, Lord Whisky Fun Day, a quiz night and Deal Primary School during this time and as well as in the summer of 24. Additionally, over 20 monthly walks, were held to raise awareness of the charity's rehoming side and to increase donations. Furthermore, we are also honoured to be a part of The Pets Foundation Charity, who allow us to partake in awareness days at their local Pets at Home premises. All of this hard work resulted in resulted in fifty-eight dogs being rehomed from April 2023 to March 2024. This takes into consideration the dogs that were returned because of the economic climate and post pandemic boom. Furthermore, our dog walking volunteers continued to help the charity by offering enrichment activities for the greyhounds away from the kennels, which enhanced awareness about the re-homing part of the organisation.

FUTURE PLANS

Preserving the charity's finances is a top priority for the upcoming fiscal year.

RETIRED GREYHOUNDS CANTERBURY REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1190386

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

We will keep looking into and building relationships with companies that have previously sponsored RGC in addition to exploring other sources of income.

The charity maintains El2864.53 in a separate account as contingency reserve funds.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The charity has, for financial prudence and by mutual agreement with the kennels, reduced the number of dogs directly in the care of the charity. This has aided us in maintaining our financial stability and carrying on with the retired greyhounds who come to us for re-homing.

Our primary sources of funding include homing donations made by new owners at the time of adoption, as well as income fees linked to each greyhound, which will going forward also be supported by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain because we are one of their certified homing centres.

We carry out various ad hoc collections of donations at events and encourage people to both donate by standing order and / or complete Gift Aid forms in our favour to generate additional income,

Our capacity and approach for fundraising are still being developed, Our priorities still include developing direct relationships with individuals and groups within the community and creating excellent presentation materials. Additionally, we will continue our relationship with Pets at Home Stores in Ashford and Sittingbourne to maintain our status as preferred charity partners,

The charitVs contingency reserve fund was originally set up in case of exceptional veterinary fees for any individual dog that came into our care. This was to ensure that any dog could receive treatment if needed without finances restricting the provision of required care and treatment, thereby not compromising the health and wellbeing of dogs in the care of the charity.

Additionally, to make sure:

RGC has sufficient funds to meet its obligations as they fall due

RGC can allow for contingencies which may arise — such as

a) loss of a major supporter
b) an orderly closure of the charity being required

THE TRUSTEES THANK

The staff and volunteers at Rosedale kennels without whom the charity could not exist. Our volunteers for their enthusiasm and commitment to everything we do and our donors who generously support the charity and enable its continuance.

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards.

RETIRED GREYHOUNDS CANTERBURY REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1190386

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.

observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP

make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Aoproved by order of the board of trustees on 5 January 2025 and signed on its behalf by

Sarah-Jayne Westlake Trustee

Date 05/01/2025

Robert Tice - Trustee

Date 05/01/2025

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1190386

RETIRED GREYHOUNDS CANTERBURY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Retired Greyhounds Canterbury for the year ended 31 March 2024

Responsibilities and basis of the report

As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act").

I report in respect of my examination of the accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and In carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section of the ACT

Independent examiner's statement

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

Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Name of examiner: Mrs Jennifer Sherwood FCA

Address: 29 Cherry Orchard, Chestfield, Kent, CT5 3NH

Date: 27 Jan 2025

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Investment income Bank interest86 Payments Charitable activities Kennelling Veterinary Purchases of Greyhound Equipment Purchases of goods for resale Branch equipment Volunteer expenses Costs for maintenance Receipts Donations Fundraising Gift aid Dogs in Dogs out GBGB (Greyhound Board of Great Britain) Sales of Greyhound Equipment	`Unrestricted` Restricted funds 46,268 245 2,496 4,018 16,000	74,804 62,691 56,891 6,012 12,005 766 1,210 335 1,000 612 727 15 281 835 71,017 276 71,293 funds 2024 Total 2023 46,268 44,487 245 2,496 2,870 4,018 4,973 16,000 20,800 1,990 1,674
	71,017 276 1,990
	71,293
	62,691 6,012 766 335 612 15 835

RGC Vehicle expenses	556	556	1,524
Insurance	497	497	497
Bank charges	60	60	72
GBGB (Greyhound Board of Great Britain)	200	200	2.100
	180	180

Total receipts74,890

Total receipts74,890
Repayments Total payments Cash funds Last year end 31/03/2023 Net of receipts / payments1,4661,4661,417
	72,75972,759 76,307
	47,055 47,055 48,472

Cash funds this year end 31/03/2024 45,58945,589 47,055 RETIRED GREYHOUNDS CANTERBURY REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1190386

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

fund s	`funds` 2024 2023

Assets

Cash funds

CAF Cash A/c 32,726 32,726 34,468 CAF Gold A/c 12,863 12,863 12,587

Gift aid

Gift aid	Gift aid
Total assets Liabilities Kennelling March 2024 956 Total payments Sign on behalf of the trustees of the board o~~n~~ Signature: Print name:Sarah Westlak~~e~~		1,196 1,196 835 5,001 March 2024 Date:31/01/202~~5~~

Signature:

Date; 31/01/202 ~~5~~

Print name: Robert Tic ~~e~~