Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 06/06/2022 Period start date To 31/05/2023 Period end date
Charity name: THE VOICE FOR THE FORGOTTON DOGS OF SAL CAPE VERDE Charity registration number: 1191635
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 the Municipal Kennel dogs in Sal, Cape Verde, and, in particular, to provide neutering to reduce the population of free roaming dogs and for care and treatment of such animals. |
| 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 |
This year we have neutered over 1000 free roaming dogs on the Island of Sal thus naturally reducing the future population. Our Charity has organised these campaigns independently inviting fully qualified Vets from Italy and local volunteers and workers. The dogs were micro chipped and treated for internal and external parasites. We have rehomed a number of dogs on the Island that were living the Municipal Kennels to responsible owners providing support and education regarding the appropriate care of animals. All rehomed animals have contact details of our local Charity Volunteers. On going support and aftercare is offered to all rehomed dogs. The dogs in the Municipal Kennels continue to be treated monthly for parasite prevention all are neutered and we are improving the living conditions and dietary needs. A vet continues to visit weekly to check on health and welfare. This year we were given the use of a centre to carry out medical care and neutering free of charge for free roaming and also for the animals owned by the poor families on the Island. This is a massive stem forward for our Charity and although rent free we have raised and spent a lot of funds equipping it and making it secure forpurpose. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees are all in receipt of the Charity Commissions information regarding Public Benefit and understand how to apply it to our charity. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | Our Charity has now neutered over 1000 dogs. All dogs were micro chipped, treated for parasites and treated by the vets for minor ailments where needed. This will reduce the number of unwanted puppies being born and further increasing the already massive population of free roaming dogs on the Island of Sal. This not only benefits the dog population that are already malnourished and suffering but also the public from the dangers of being bitten by dogs gathering in packs looking for food and fighting over un neutered females. Less dogs also decreases the amount of dog fouling in public places. In the Municipal Kennels dogs now are fed staple diets and are free from infestation of ticks and disease and starvation. The Charity now have the use of a centre to carry out neutering and miner medical procedures which is a massive **step forward. ** |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | This financial period we have spent a lot more on the neutering side of our work however we are optimistic for the next 12 month income. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No reserves policy in place |
| Amount of reservesheld | Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution (Foundation Model) |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 appointed must have a knowledge of our charities work or a skill/experience needed to benefit the Charities administration. New trustees are invited to apply in writing, a selection process takes place at a meeting of the Trustees after which references are obtained and formal checks take place. All applicants are notified of the outcome. New Trustees receive a copy of the current constitution and the CIO latest TARand accounts, |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The Voice For The Forgotten Dogs Of Sal Cape Verde |
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| Other name the charity uses | The Voice For The Forgotten Dogs Of Sal |
| Registered charity number | 1191635 |
| Charity’s principal address | 6 Moorhen Grove Stafford ST16 1FS |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| ANGELA DIANE WALKER |
CHAIR | |||
| DEBORAH HELEN EVANS |
SECRETARY | |||
| AMILCAR BALTAZAR NACIMENTO |
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| CAROLINE JANE SAUNDERS |
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Not Applicable
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for wholeyear | |
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| Not Applicable | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Not Applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not Applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not Applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
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| **adviser ** |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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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) Angela Diane Walker Deborah Helen Evans Position (eg Secretary, Chair Secretary Chair, etc) Date 30/03/2024
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1191635 THE VOICE FOR THE FORGOThEN DOGS OF SAL CAPE VERDE ACCOUNTS 31 MAY 2023
THE VOICE FOR THE FORGOEN DOGS OF SAL CAPE VERDE REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1191635 Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Th& Voice for the Forgotten Dogs of Sal Cape Verde for the period from 5 June 2022 to 31 May 2023. Responsibilities and Basis of the Report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are restK)nsible for th8 preparation of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Yhe Act,). I report in resped 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 follt)wed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5}{b) of the Act. Independent Examinerfs 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 rèspect: accounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with those records I have no COnrnS and have come across no other matters in connection wf(h the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Leonard Thompson ACA ATII Thompson Accountancy Limited 78 Ridgewood Rise Tamworth Staffordshire B77 3AQ 28 March 2024
THE VOICE FOR THE FORGorrEN DOGS OF SAL CAPE VERDE Registered Charity Number 1191635 Income and Expenditure Account For the Period fron 6 June 2022 to 31 May 2023 2023 2022 Opening Bank Balance 12,475 3,721 Income Donation$ Gift Aid VAT Refunded 20,452 1,509 129 26,270 3,930 511 22,090 30,711 Expenditure Bank Charges Printing, Stationery and Postage Travel Dogs Kennel Expenses Free Roaming Animals Motor Expenses Neuter Campaigns Website Advertising and Marketing Insurance Miscellaneous 550 513 915 6,261 922 2,675 6,853 5,258 2,237 2,058 45 751 128 665 3.2 8,424 288 128 24,805 21,957 Closing Bank Balance 9,760 12,475