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2024-09-30-accounts

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT

2025

Winston’s Wheels Charit 1191322 y

Email: rachelcansell@icloud.com Tel: 07557 022254

Charity Address: 10 Lindsey Avenue Great Cornard Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0DT

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] October 2023 To 30[th] September 2024 Charity name: Winston’s Wheels Charity Charity registration number: 1191322

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes
of the charity as set out in
its governing document		 Para 1.17 For the benefit of the public to relieve the
suffering of dogs in need of care and
attention and in particular to provide dog
wheelchairs, strollers and other
accessories to people who cannot afford
to purchase these items for the care,
treatment and rehabilitation of their dogs
suffering injury or illness.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to
those purposes for the
public benefit, in
particular, the activities,
projects or services
identified in the accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 We hold raffles and scratchcards on a
regular basis, and we also have stalls at
dog shows where we run a tombola, sell
merchandise and promotional/pet related
products to raise funds to purchase more
equipment.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the
guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on
public benefit		 Para 1.18 As a charity we promote the options
available to disabled dogs and their
owners by way of wheelchairs and
strollers which allow them to have a
longer and more fulfilled life with their
families. People in professional fields i.e.
vets, hydrotherapists and
physiotherapists are now recommending
our charity to people who need
assistance for their dogs. All the trustees
have had full regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity Commission when
it comes topublic benefits.

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Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment		 Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 We are very lucky to have some
wonderful volunteers who give up their
time freely to help fundraise for the
charity and some loyal supporters who
contribute regular prizes for our
fortnightly raffle and the tombola stall.
Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the
charity, identifying the
difference the charity’s
work has made to the
circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 To raise awareness of the charity we
have made television appearances on
both This Morning and The Russell
Howard Hour, along with articles
appearing in newspapers, more recently
regular local radio interviews have taken
place.
The publicity allowed the general public
to see the possibilities that were around
for their disabled, injured and elderly
pets, giving them hope for the future.
Rachel Wettner, the Founder of
Winston’s Wheels Charity was awarded a
British Citizen Award in January 2024 for
her dedication and hard work on behalf
of the charity, which brought further
publicity and recognition.
Over the years we have stalls at various
different dog shows and local fairs,
which gives us the opportunity to carry
ongetting the word out to thegeneral

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public and offering help and support on a nationwide basis whilst continuing to raise much needed funds. The Charity continues to go from strength to strength with more people joining our social media sites and checking out our dedicated website with the number of applications requesting help rising rapidly. As at September 2024 we now have over 1000 wheelchairs and 300 strollers out on loan to people and have helped more than 2000 dogs to stay mobile and continue enjoying time with their families on outings and holidays. When the equipment we provide is no longer required it is returned to us. All returned equipment is checked over and maintained before sending out to the next suitable dog on the waiting list, which means that some wheelchairs and strollers are now out with their third, fourth and in some cases fifth dog.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising activities Para 1.41 against objectives set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other

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Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the
end of the period		 Para 1.21 All funds raised immediately go out of
the charity account as there is a long
waiting list of dogs requiring wheelchairs
and strollers which all need purchasing.
At the end of this period there was
£2,529.41 left in the account.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
statingwhytheyare held		 Para 1.22 Not applicable
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 No reserves are held in the account.
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 Our funding is always concentrated on
buying the equipment to keep as many
dogs mobile as possible. Due to this it
has meant that we have yet to build up
enough funds to enable us to hold
reserves at thepresent time.
Details of fund materially
in deficit		 Para 1.24 Not applicable
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
goingconcern		 Para 1.23 We do not have any uncertainties with
regards to the charity continuing as a
going concern.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal
sources of funds
(including any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Principal sources of funds are via
donations and sponsorships, and we
hold raffles and scratchcards on a
regular basis. We also have stalls at dog
shows where we run a tombola and sell
merchandise and promotional/dog
related products to raise funds to
purchase more equipment.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 Not applicable
A description of the
principal risks facing the
charity		 Para 1.46 One of the biggest risks facing the
charity is lack of support. We have a lot
of online followers but turning these into
true supportors who not only contribute
visually but financially too is definitely
the hardest thing to do.

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Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing
document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 CIO Foundation Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation
(CIO)
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions
e.g. election to post or
name of any person or
body entitled to appoint
one or more trustees		 Para 1.25 Trustees to be appointed by a resolution
passed at a properly convened meeting
of the Charity Trustees.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51
The charity’s
organisational structure
and any wider network
with which the charity
works		 Para 1.51
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51

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Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name
Other name the charity
uses		 No other name only Winston’s Wheels Charity
Registered charitynumber 1191322
Charity’s principal address 10 Lindsey Avenue
Great Cornard
Sudbury
Suffolk CO10 0DT

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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10		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Rachel Wettner Charity Founder
and Trustee
Elaine Hockey
Alison Caldwell
Melanie Mullane

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name Not applicable

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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Not applicable

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the
assets held in this
capacity
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf
the assets are held and
how this falls within the
custodian charity’s objects		 Not applicable
Details of arrangements
for safe custody and
segregation of such
assets from the charity’s
own assets		 Not applicable

Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

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Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Ann Alexander has been removed as a Trustee following her decision to resign in February 2024. As Ann did not fulfil a specific role within the charity the decision was made not to replace her.

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Rachel Wettner Position (eg Secretary, Founder and Trustee Chair, etc) Date 30th June 2025

Winston's Wheels Winston's Wheels Winston's Wheels 1191322 1191322 1191322 CC16a
For the period
from		 01/10/2023 To 30/09/2024
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
42,901
4,019
32,080
-
-
-
-
-
79,000
-
-
-
79,000
52,477
2,772
540
569
-
492
916
7,290
252
352
-
6,398
72,058
1,200
4,190
5,390
77,448
1,552
-
977
2,529		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
42,901
4,019
32,080
-
-
-
-
-
79,000
-
-
-
79,000
52,477
2,772
540
569
-
492
916
7,290
252
352
-
6,398
72,058
-
1,200
4,190
5,390
77,448

1,552		 Last year
to the nearest £
Donations 42,901 52,562
Fundraising 4,019 665
Legacies 32,080 100
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 79,000 53,327
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
53,327
Wheelchairs & Purchases 52,477 26,758
Cost of FundraisingEvents 2,772 2,545
Accounting 540 540
Advertising 569 828
Depreciation - -
General Expenses 492 311
Insurance 916 120
Printing,Postage & Stationary 7,290 5,612
Repairs and Maintenance 252 50
Travel Expenses 352 1,031
VeterinaryCosts - -
Motor Expenses 6,398 -
**Sub total ** 72,058 37,795
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
Van 18,990
Trailer 1,200
Trailer improvements 4,190
**Sub total ** 5,390 18,990
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
56,785
1,552 - -
1,552		 - 3,458
- - - - -
977 - - 977 4,435
2,529 - - 2,529 977

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

08/07/2025

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B1 Cash funds		 Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Bank
Details
Details
Laptop
Van
Trailer
Trailer improvements
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
2,529
-
-
2,529
OK
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
asset belongs
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Fund to which
liability relates		 Restricted
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Cost (optional)
674
18,990
1,200
4,190
-
-
-
-
-
Amount due
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
393
18,990
1,200
4,190
-
-
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

Signature Print Name

Date of approval

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

08/07/2025

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Signed By

Date Signed 2025-07-08 12:51:47 Email rachelcansell@icloud.com Printed Name Rachel Wettner IP Address 104.28.40.139 Browser User Agent Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; CPU iPhone OS 18_5 like Mac OS X) AppleWebKit/605.1.15 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/18.5 Mobile/15E148 Safari/604.1 Name of signatory Rachel Wettner

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Winstons Wheels Charity, Charity number 1191322

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Winstons Wheels Charity

for the year ended 30 September 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Association 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 Charities accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all 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 giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records.

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

Signed:

Name: Tracy Martin

Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any): AAT

Address: 15 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2EU

Date 07.07.25