ANGELS FOR ANIMALS FOUNDATION
ANNUAL REPORT
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STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2024 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 2024
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Legal and Administrative Information 3
Trustees' Report 4 to 6
Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts 7
Statement of Receipts and Payments 8
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 9
Notes to the Accounts 10 to 12
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ANGELS FOR ANIMALS FOUNDATION
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER 1191178 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 01 May 2023 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 30 April 2024 TRUSTEES AT 30 APRIL 2024 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
PRIMARY BANKERS
1 The Bradburys Launton Road Stratton Audley Bicester OX27 9AS The Co-operative Bank Plc P.O. Box 101 1 Balloon Street Manchester M60 4EP
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Z Derbak Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF
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TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2024
Structure, Governance and Management
| Governing document | Constitution |
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| Constituted | Foundation CIO |
| Trustee Selection Method | Appointed by management/Trustees. |
| Charity Name | Angels for Animals Foundation |
Objectives and Activities
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:
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Spay/neuter surgeries for street dogs;
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Fuel for transporting street dogs to the vets for emergency care or spay/neuter surgeries;
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Dog food;
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Dog shelters and feeding stations;
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Key medicines such as tick, flea and worming treatments; and
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Accommodation for street dogs in recovery from spay/neuter operations or other emergency treatments before release.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2024
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 i T k
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. This year we have branched into rehoming dogs which have been surrendered in the UK too. The situation in the UK is severely deteriorating and there are not enough rescues to keep up with the demand for help so we agreed to increase our UK operations to help where we can.
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.
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:
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a. Supporting the treatment of injured or ill street dogs;
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b. Supporting the reduction of the street dog population;
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c. Supporting the work of local street dog volunteers in Turkey;
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d. Providing volunteering opportunities for those who wish to support our work;
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e. Uniting a community of animal lovers in the UK and other countries to support our work in Turkey;
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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 2023 and April 2024:
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1 We strengthened relationships with our three local volunteers in Turkey to whom we made grants for food and shelter support for street dogs;
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2 We transported more dogs to their new homes in the UK . We are provided with updates on dogs rehomed by the charity by way of social media or direct contact with the adopters;
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3 We made grants to local volunteers in Turkey for the feeding, shelter and spaying/neutering of street 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
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4 We spayed/neutered all dogs brought into the charity’s care and supported the spaying/neutering of street dogs
Financial review
The charity’s income for the year is £53,171, down from £91,000 in the previous accounting period. The charity’s expenditure for the year is £59,375, down from £89,044 in the previous accounting period. The charity had a net income of -£6,204 versus £1,956 in the previous accounting period.
The decrease in income reflects the trustees’ decision to reduce the scale of the operations. This resulted in the charity making fewer grant applications, due to taking on fewer projects. The charity was also less successful with the grant applications it made, due to increased competition and increased strain on grantmaking organisations.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2024
Financial Review - continued
As a result of this reduction in the scale of operations, the charity’s total payments exceeded the total income for the first time. This difference was the result of significant one-off payments for surgery for dogs in foster care. It is also a result of a significant proportion of the charity’s income coming from one-off grants, which may fall either side of the fixed accounting period.
Notwithstanding the negative net income for this financial period, the charity remains in a strong position at the end of the period holding almost triple 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 15 grants to support its objectives during this period compared to 12 grants during the prior accounting period.
Responsibilities 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;
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select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
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make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
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comply with applicable accounting standards subject to any material departures disclosed and in the financial statements
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume 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 2011. 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:-
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the charity is operating efficiently and effectively
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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
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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.
19 February 2025 Approved by the Trustees on….....................................
Signed on their behalf by Trustee …..............................
Printed Name:
Katie Victoria Harrison
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ANGELS FOR ANIMALS FOUNDATION
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2024
Report to the trustees/ members of Angels for Animals Foundation on the accounts for the year ended 30th April 2024.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
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 Trust’s 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 145(5)(b) 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:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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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.
Zita Derbak MAAT AATQB Independent Examiners Ltd Sign: Unit 2 The Broadridge Business Centre Delling Lane Date: 25.02.2025 Bosham PO18 8NF
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ANGELS FOR ANIMALS FOUNDATION
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2024
| 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 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2023/24 2022/23 £ £ £ £ 53,171 - 53,171 91,000 - - - - 53,171 - 53,171 91,000 59,214 - 59,214 88,234 161 - 161 809 59,375 - 59,375 89,044 (6,204) - (6,204) 1,956 - - - - (6,204) - (6,204) 1,956 19,780 - 19,780 17,825 13,576 - 13,576 19,780 |
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All of the Charity's operations are classed as continuing operations.
The notes form part of these financial statements, found on pages:-
10 to 12
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2024
| 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-24 30-Apr-23 £ £ £ £ 13,576 - 13,576 19,780 13,576 - 13,576 19,780 13,576 - 13,576 19,780 - - - - 13,576 - 13,576 19,780 696 - 696 660 696 - 696 660 |
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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: 11 to 13.
19 February 2025 Approved by the Trustees on ….................................... Signed on their behalf by Trustee …..............................
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ANGELS FOR ANIMALS FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2024
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:
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Unrestricted Funds - these are funds which can be used in accordance with the charity's objectives, at the discretion of the trustees.
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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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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2024
| 3. RECEIPTS Note 4. PAYMENTS Note a) Costs of Charitable Activities Voluntary Donations b) Cost of Generating Funds Merchandise/resources/event stalls Governance costs:- Independent Examiner Fee Governance/ Head Office Legal & Professional fees Bank charges & Transaction fees Boarding & vet costs Transport Behaviourist b) Incoming from Charitable Activities Other income a) Donations & Legacies Regular Donations Adoption Fees Grants Partnerships |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2023/24 2022/23 £ £ £ £ 23,322 - 23,322 44,154 6,900 - 6,900 10,100 22,550 - 22,550 36,462 399 - 399 284 53,171 - 53,171 91,000 - - - - - - - - Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2023/24 2022/23 £ £ £ £ 45,565 - 45,565 70,878 6,600 - 6,600 15,650 740 - 740 598 277 - 277 107 5,171 - 5,171 - 660 - 660 660 - - - - 201 - 201 341 59,214 - 59,214 88,234 161 - 161 809 161 - 161 809 |
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2024
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. (2022/23- 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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