## **ANGELS FOR ANIMALS FOUNDATION**
## **ANNUAL REPORT**
## **AND**
## **STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2023**
**CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1191178**
Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2
The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF
## **ANGELS FOR ANIMALS FOUNDATION**
**CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2023**
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|**Legal and Administrative Information**|3|
|**Trustees' Report**|4 to 7|
|**Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts**|8|
|**Statement of Receipts and Payments**|9|
|**Statement of Assets and Liabilities**|10|
|**Notes to the Accounts**|11 to 14|
## **ANGELS FOR ANIMALS FOUNDATION**
## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION**
**CHARITY NUMBER** 1191178 **START OF FINANCIAL YEAR** 01 May 2022 **END OF FINANCIAL YEAR** 30 April 2023 **TRUSTEES AT 30 APRIL 2023** James Edward Holland Hilary Grace Harrison Barbara Helen Lavercombe Katie Victoria Harrison Skye Emily Wardle
The existing trustees appoint any new trustees following the provisions laid out in the Charity's governing instrument.
**GOVERNING INSTRUMENT** CIO - FOUNDATION **REGISTRATION DATE** 7th September 2020
## **OBJECTS**
The advancement of animal welfare for the public benefit in the UK and abroad by the promotion of human compassion towards animals, the protection of animals from cruelty, and the relief of animal suffering through:
a) forming partnerships with animal and wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and adoption organisation’s and volunteers globally, providing them with funding (by way of grants), information, advice and support for their projects;
b) taking financial responsibility and overall responsibility for the care of animals rescued by partner animal and wildlife rescue organisation’s and volunteers abroad and rehoming these animals with appropriate families in the united kingdom; and
c) raising awareness of and providing education around global stray, abandoned and abused animal welfare concerns abroad and working with communities to address these concerns in a way that is mutually beneficial for the animal and human population.
**CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS** Rushton House Delph Lane Barnacre Lancashire PR3 1GP **PRIMARY BANKERS** The Co-operative Bank Plc P.O. Box 101 1 Balloon Street Manchester M60 4EP **ACCOUNTANT** Donna Leppitt Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF
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## **ANGELS FOR ANIMALS FOUNDATION**
## **TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2023**
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
Governing document Constitution Constituted Foundation CIO Trustee Selection Method Appointed by management/Trustees. Charity Name Angels for Animals Foundation Registered Charity number 1191178 Principal address Rushton House, Delph Lane, Barnacre, Lancashire PR3 1GP Trustees Katie Harrison James Holland Hilary Harrison Barbara Lavercombe Skye Wardle
## **Purposes**
The advancement of animal welfare for the public benefit in the UK and abroad by the promotion of human compassion towards animals, the protection of animals from cruelty and the relief of animal suffering through:
a. Forming partnerships with animal and wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and adoption organisations and volunteers globally, providing them with funding (by way of grants), information, advice and support for their projects;
b. Taking financial responsibility and overall responsibility for the care of animals rescued by partner animal and wildlife rescue organisations and volunteers abroad and rehoming these animals with appropriate families in the United Kingdom; and
c. Raising awareness of and providing education around global stray, abandoned and abused animal welfare concerns abroad and working with communities to address these concerns in a way that is mutually beneficial for the animal and human population.
## **Main Activities**
We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for street dogs in Turkey, empowering the local volunteers that help us to improve the quality of life for street dogs in Turkey and rescuing and rehoming dogs.
We achieve this by:
**Grants** – supporting local volunteers in Turkey to care for the existing street dog population in their local areas and to reduce the street dog population in those same areas. We do this by providing funding for:
1. Spay/neuter surgeries for street dogs;
2. Fuel for transporting street dogs to the vets for emergency care or spay/neuter surgeries;
3. Dog food;
4. Dog shelters and feeding stations;
5. Key medicines such as tick, flea and worming treatments; and
6. Accommodation for street dogs in recovery from spay/neuter operations or other emergency treatments before release.
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## **ANGELS FOR ANIMALS FOUNDATION**
## **TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2023**
Volunteers to whom we make grants are volunteers with whom we have built a trusting relationship and who have proven to have a positive impact on the welfare of street dogs in their local area and their local community. These volunteers all promote spay and neuter of dogs (street dogs and pet dogs) and support members of their community to be more responsible pet owners. Appropriate due diligence is carried out to monitor the correct use of grants by volunteers. For example, written updates on and pictures and videos of the work grants are supporting are provided by the volunteers and visiting the volunteers and boarding facility we use in Turkey.
**Rescue** – rescuing vulnerable dogs from the streets, for example, dogs that will not survive as street dogs for reasons including injury, abandonment and/or age. For dogs that we rescue and place in our care until rehoming, we provide veterinary treatment and secure boarding facility until they are transported to the UK to be placed into adoptive homes, foster homes or kennels from which appropriate placements are found.
**Rehoming** – rehoming dogs who are unable to be released back onto the streets of Turkey and assisting partner organisations to rehome their dogs in the UK too. Rehoming dogs who have been abandoned in the UK.
## **Public Benefit**
The Trustees have given careful consideration to, and complied with, the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. We provide public benefit by:
- a. Supporting the treatment of injured or ill street dogs;
- b. Supporting the reduction of the street dog population;
- c. Supporting the work of local street dog volunteers in Turkey;
- d. Providing volunteering opportunities for those who wish to support our work;
- e. Uniting a community of animal lovers in the UK and other countries to support our work in Turkey;
- f. Promoting the benefits of spaying and neutering in Turkey to help reduce the number of street dogs; and
- g. Rehoming dogs with vetted families in the UK.
## **Achievements and Performance**
Our income remained strong in this accounting period and we have continued to be able to operate at the same level as previous years, providing a substantial amount of financial support to local volunteers to feed, spay/neuter and seek veterinary treatment for dogs on the streets of Turkey.
In the period between May 2022 and April 2023:
- We continued to strengthen relationships with our local volunteers in Turkey to whom we made grants
- 1 for food and shelter support for street dogs;
- We transported more dogs to their new homes in the UK . We are provided with updates on dogs
- 2 rehomed by the charity by way of social media or direct contact with the adopters;
- We made grants to local volunteers in Turkey for the feeding, shelter and spaying/neutering of street
- 3 dogs. Shelters are built by the volunteers using wooden pallets, planks and tarpaulin. These shelters are particularly vital for the dogs during the colder months of December – March; and
- We spayed/neutered all dogs brought into the charity’s care and supported the spaying/neutering of
- 4 street dogs.
- 5 We increased rescue operations in the UK.
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## **ANGELS FOR ANIMALS FOUNDATION**
## **TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2023**
## **Financial Review**
The charity’s income for the year is £91,000 down from £109,327 in the previous accounting period. The charity’s expenditure for the year is £89,044 compared to £104,161 in the previous accounting period. The charity had a net income of £1,956 compared to £5,166 in the previous accounting period.
The charity’s financial position remains steady compared to the previous financial year, continuing to operate with a small net income and building its reserve.
Overall, the charity is in a strong position at the end of the period holding almost quadruple our set reserve and there is no liability that the Trustees are aware of that would weaken the charity’s finances. The charity is in a good position on which to build to continue to achieve its objectives over the next annual period.
## **Reserves**
The aim of the charity is to ensure that the charity’s ongoing and future activities are reasonably protected from unexpected variances in its income and expenditure. We aim to keep a minimum level of unrestricted general fund, currently set at £5,000.
Amount of reserves held are £5000.
## **Principal sources of funds**
**Donations –** as per the last accounting period, a significant amount of the charity’s funding during this period came from supporter donations.
**Grants –** the charity was successful in its application for 12 grants to support its objectives during this period. This is double the number of grants secured in the prior accounting period.
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## **ANGELS FOR ANIMALS FOUNDATION**
## **TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2023**
## **Responsibiities of Trustees**
Charity law requires the Board of Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its incoming resources and resources expended for the period. In preparing those financial statements, the Board of Trustees should follow best practice and are required to;
- select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
- make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
- comply with applicable accounting standards subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that charity will continue in operation
The Board of Trustees is responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities and to provide reasonable assurance that:-
- the charity is operating efficiently and effectively
- all assets are safeguarded against unauthorised use or disposition and are properly applied
- proper records are maintained and financial information used within the charity or for publication is reliable
- the charity complies with relevant laws and regulations
The systems of internal control are designed to provide reasonable but not absolute assurance against material misstatement or loss.
26 February 2024 Approved by the Trustees on….....................................
Signed on their behalf by Trustee …..............................
Printed Name: Katie Harrison
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## **ANGELS FOR ANIMALS FOUNDATION**
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2023**
Report to the trustees/ members of Angels for Animals Foundation on the accounts for the year ended 30th April 2023.
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
## It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of independent examiner’s statement**
My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
- **·** to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Donna Leppitt Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF
Date: 27th February 2024
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## **ANGELS FOR ANIMALS FOUNDATION STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2023**
|**Notes**
**RECEIPTS**
Donations & Legacies
**3a**
Charitable Activities
**3b**
**TOTAL RECEIPTS**
Costs of Charitable Activities
**4a**
Costs of Generating Funds
**4b**
**TOTAL PAYMENTS**
**NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES**
**5**
Balances Brought Forward
**BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD**
**TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS**
**NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:**|Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Funds
Funds
**2022/23**
**2021/22**
£
£
**£**
**£**
91,000
-
91,000
100,263
-
-
-
9,064|
|---|---|
||**91,000**
**-**
**91,000**
**109,327**|
||88,234
-
88,234
104,161
809
-
809
-|
||**89,044**
**-**
**89,044**
**104,161**|
|||
||**1,956**
**-**
**1,956**
**5,166**
-
-
-
-|
||**1,956**
**-**
**1,956**
**5,166**|
||17,825
-
17,825
12,659|
||**19,780**
**-**
**19,780**
**17,825**|
All of the Charity's operations are classed as continuing operations.
The notes form part of these financial statements, found on pages 11 to 14
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## **ANGELS FOR ANIMALS FOUNDATION**
## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2023**
|**Net Assets**
**Represented by:**
General Funds
Restricted Funds
**Liabilities**
Independent Examiner's Fee
Current Account
**Cash funds:-**|Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Fund
Fund
**30-Apr-23**
**30-Apr-22**
£
£
**£**
**£**
19,780
-
19,780
17,825|
|---|---|
||**19,780**
**-**
**19,780**
**17,825**|
||19,780
-
19,780
17,825
-
-
-
-|
||**19,780**
**-**
**19,780**
**17,825**|
||660
-
660
630|
||**660**
**-**
**660**
**630**|
## **TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
Charity Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which comply with the regulations set out in the Charities Act 2011. The Trustees have elected to take advantage of the provisions that apply to small charities and have prepared a Receipts and Payments Account and Statement of Assets and Liabilities which are set out on pages:10 to 13 .
Approved by the Trustees on …....................................26 February 2024
Signed on their behalf by Trustee …..............................
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## **ANGELS FOR ANIMALS FOUNDATION**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2023**
## **1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING**
The accounts have been prepared under the “Receipts and Payments” basis as prescribed by the Charity Commissioners, and they meet the appropriate legal requirements.
The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
## **Assessment of Going Concern**
Preparation of the accounts is on a going concern basis. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
## **Fund Accounting**
Funds held by the charity are either:
1. **Unrestricted Funds** - these are funds which can be used in accordance with the charity's objectives, at the discretion of the trustees.
2. **Restricted Funds** - these are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
## **Incoming Resources**
All income is included in the accounts when actually received by the Charity. Voluntary help provided by friends of the charity is not included in a quantified way within the accounts.
## **Resources Expended**
Resources expended are recognised when paid by the Charity.
## **2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**
The Charity held no fixed assets investments during this or the previous financial period.
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## **ANGELS FOR ANIMALS FOUNDATION**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2023**
## **3. RECEIPTS**
|**3. RECEIPTS**||
|---|---|
|Note
**a) Donations & Legacies**
Regular Donations
Grant
Adoption Fees
Grants
Partnerships
**b) Incoming from Charitable Activities**
Refunds
Other income|Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Funds
Funds
**2022/23**
**2021/22**
£
£
**£**
**£**
44,154
-
44,154
49,711
-
-
-
40,434
10,100
-
10,100
9,754
36,462
-
36,462
-
284
-
284
364|
||**91,000**
**-**
**91,000**
**100,263**|
||-
-
-
7,168
-
-
-
1,896|
||**-**
**-**
**-**
**9,064**|
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## **ANGELS FOR ANIMALS FOUNDATION**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2023**
## **4. PAYMENTS**
|**4. PAYMENTS**||
|---|---|
|Note
**a) Costs of Charitable Activities**
**b) Cost of Generating Funds**
Merchandise/resources/event stalls
Boarding, vet and street dog support
Miscellaneous
Transport
Behavourist
Refund-adoption fee
Bank charges & paypal fees
**Governance costs:-**
Independent Examiner Fee
Legal & Professional fees|Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Funds
Funds
**2022/23**
**2021/22**
£
£
**£**
**£**
70,878
-
70,878
76,467
-
-
-
2,171
15,650
-
15,650
23,291
598
-
598
450
-
-
-
969
107
-
107
-
-
-
-
600
1,001
-
1,001
215|
||**88,234**
**-**
**88,234**
**104,161**|
||809
-
809
-|
||**809**
**-**
**809**
**-**|
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## **ANGELS FOR ANIMALS FOUNDATION**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2023**
## **5. RESTRICTED FUNDS**
The Charity held no Restricted Funds during this or the previous financial period.
## **6. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS**
The Charity employed no members of staff during this or the previous financial period.
## **7. TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES**
No payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period. No material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them. (2021/22- None)
## **8. RISK ASSESSMENT**
The Trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The Trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.
## **9. RESERVES POLICY**
The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. The Trustees aim to ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.
## **10. PUBLIC BENEFIT**
The Charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the charity has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
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