Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/06/2025 Period start date To 31/05/2026 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 | The Charity strives to improve the living and welfare conditions of the animals, including, free roaming and owned animals on the Island of Sal, Cape Verde. We provide education in the care and welfare of animals to the residents of the island. In addition to this we provide regular neutering and medication independently in our clinics, and with the islands resident Vet. |
| 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 |
Successful neutering continues bringing our total to over 4000 dogs neutered,and many cats on the Island of Sal. This is naturally reducing the future population of unwanted and free roaming cats and dogs and prevents the risk of testicular cancer in males and uterus infections and cancers in females. The dogs were micro chipped and treated for internal and external parasites. We have now had our own Walk in Clinic in Espargos for almost 2 years. This open for all treatments, free of charge twice a week, and have found this more productive than having 2 yearly campaigns. The Vet is kept very busy with a variety of surgeries including limb amputations. We have again been joined by Vets from Italy twice a year on a voluntary basis. The charity has found homes for a considerable number of the dogs and puppies after neutering and micro chipping. Ongoing support and aftercare is offered to all rehomed dogs. The centre is leased on a yearly basis and we have a veterinary technician in attendance twice a week. We strive to offer all services free of charge including neutering. We supply the dogs in the Municipal Kennels monthly with parasite prevention but unfortunately the Government restrict further intervention. |
| 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 | The opening of our own walk in Veterinary Clinic has been a massive asset , providing regular treatments not only for the free roaming animals but also those owned by poor families that are unable to pay veterinary expenditure. The total of animals now neutered by our Charity is now in excess of 4000. This year we have had air-conditioning fitted and improved much of the equipment and added to our stocks of medication. Every dog that comes in goes out with a collar and lead to comply with the Governments new legislation. Locals are showing a real interest in dog welfare which is so rewarding and a massive stem forward for future animal welfare education, especially in the younger generation. |
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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| 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 | The financial situation is a little worrying but reflects on the current finacial position worlwide |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No reserves policy in place |
| Amount of reserves held | 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 | |
| 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 full 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 TAR and 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 | 33 Porlock Avenue Stafford ST17 0HS |
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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
| g Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
y | y |
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| Angela Diane Walker | Deborah Helen Evans | |
Chair |
Secretary | |
| 27/07/2026 | ||
| 27/07/2026 |
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1191635 THE VOICE FOR THE FORGOTTEN DOGS OF SAL CAPE VERDE ACCOUNTS 31 MAY 2026
THE VOICE FOR THE FORGorrEN DOGS OF SAL CAPE VERDE REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1191635 Independent Examinef s Report to the Trustees of The vol for the Forgotten Dogs of Sal Cape Verde for the year ended 31 May 2026. Responsibilities and Basis of the Report As the charity Irustees of the Trust you a resFonsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe Act'i. 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 all the ap1¢able Oireclion$ given by the Charity Commission under sectson 145(5){bl of the Act. Independent Examinerfs Stalemerrt I have completed my examinalion. I confimi that no material matters have come lo my attention in connection wjth the examin&on giwng me cause to believe that In any matenal respect.. accounting rerdS were not kept in accordance with sects'on 130 of the Act or the aLrounts do not accord with those recA)rds I have no concems and have come xro&8 no other matters in connecbon wrth the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understarKling of the accounts to be reached. rA.- Leonard Thompson ACA ATII Thompson Accountancy Limited 78 Ridgewood Rise Tamworth Staffordshire 877 3AQ 11 June 2026
THE VOICE FOR THE FORGorrEN DOGS OF SAL CAPE VERDE Reglstered Charity Number 1191635 Income and Expendlture Account Forthe Year ended 31 May 2026 2026 2025 Opening Bank Balance 13,986 15,005 Income Donations Gift Aid VAT Refunded 11,505 1,072 24.3 2,773 654 28,3 Expenditure Bank Chargès Printing, Slalionery and Postage Travèl - Dog8 Kennel Expenses Froe Roaming Anim819 Foster Care Motor Expenses Neuter Campaigns Clinic Costs Website Advertising and Marketing Insurance Legol and Professiijnal Char98¥ 174 222 410 403 5,163 857 3,539 3,452 2,478 6,535 4,645 312 1.241 134 240 83 633 1,675 10,473 134 250 15,49J 29,409 Closing Bank Balanc8