CAT-CHING
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES & UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CHARITY NUMBER 1192603
CAT-CHING
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
CONTENTS PAGE
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 & 2 |
| Report of the Independent Examiner | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Statement of financial position | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 & 7 |
CAT-CHING
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
Reference and administrative information
Charity name CAT-CHING Other names by which the charity makes itself known CAT-CHING SHEFFIELD Charity registration number 1192603 Principal address of the 19 Leppings Lane charity Sheffield S6 1SS Trustees Ms Lauren James-Thompson Mrs Katie Birch (Appointed 06/09/24) Miss Danielle Davies (Appointed 18/11/24) Miss Jasmine Rogers (Resigned 01/04/24)
Structure, governance and management
The Trust is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (a “CIO”) and was registered as a charity under the Charities Act 2011 on 1 December 2020, registered number 1192603. Prior to registration as a charity the organisation conducted activities as a not for profit since 1 April 2019.
It is administered and managed by the three Trustees in accordance with the powers set out in the Trust’s Constitution which amongst other things prohibits the borrowing of money and commitment to expenditure for which funds are not already available.
Objectives and activities
The objective of the CIO is to reduce the overpopulation of cats in South Yorkshire through Trap, Neuter and Return and re-homing programs.
The organisation raises funds for the veterinary treatment and day-to-day care of the cats.
The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Trust’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities.
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CAT-CHING
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
Achievements and performance
The Trustees received income from adoptions, fundraisers and donations.
The Trustees are pleased to report that in the calendar year of 2024 of the 800 cats that came through our doors, 358 were re-homed to domestic homes, 236 were neutered for owners, 168 were microchipped and 9 via TNR or to rural homes. The remaining lost their lives, were reunited with their owners or were transferred to other rescues.
The Trustees decided to further expand in how they decide to make a difference. They produced the 'Free Neutering' program which was trialled in December 2021 before officially starting in 2022. This is aimed at Sheffield residents that are unable to afford the cost of the operation themselves. The Trustees hope that this will decrease the work load during kitten season.
The organisation reviewed how it could enable the public to donate to the ongoing costs whilst on the social media page. This is currently achieved with a donate function on Facebook, bank details and PayPal address.
Financial review
Unrestricted funds: Incoming resources amounted to £149,808 and expenditure of £145,326 was incurred. After the surplus for the year of £4,482 unrestricted funds increased to £10,845 as of 31 March 2025.
Restricted funds: There has been no restricted income and expenditure for the year, no restricted funds were carried forward at 31 March 2025. Reserves are currently held in bank accounts
08/13/2025
The trustees' annual report was approved on …............................ and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:
Katie Birch (Aug 13, 2025 11:53:52 GMT+1)
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Mrs Katie Birch
Trustee
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CAT-CHING
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDANT EXAMINER
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Cat-CHING ('the charity') for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements 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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the financial statements 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.
M Haw
M Haw (Aug 13, 2025 12:17:01 GMT+1) Matthew Haw BA (Hons) ACA Independent Examiner
5 Skeldale Drive Chesterfield S40 2UW
Date:
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CAT-CHING
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Notes Incoming resources Adoptions Internal Fundraising & Donations External Fundraising Total incoming resources Outgoing resources Consumables Veterinary Costs Free Neuter Scheme Other Expenses Total outgoing resources Net outgoing resources Total funds brought forward Movement in funds for the year Transfers between funds Total funds carried forward 5 |
Unrestricted funds 2025 (£) 37,116 90,813 21,879 149,808 28,757 84,756 24,792 7,021 145,326 4,482 6,363 4,482 - 10,845 |
Unrestricted funds 2024 (£) 85,160 73,493 41,119 |
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| 199,772 50,683 112,532 21,987 16,660 |
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| 201,862 | ||
| (2,090) | ||
| 8,453 (2,090) - |
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| 6,363 |
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CAT-CHING
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
BALANCE SHEET
| AS AT | AS AT | ||||
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| 31 MARCH | 2025 | 31 MARCH 2024 | |||
| (£) | (£) | ||||
| Fixed assets | |||||
| Tangible fixed assets | 4 | - | - | ||
| Current assets | |||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 10,845 | 6,363 | |||
| 10,845 | 6,363 | ||||
| Accumulated funds | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | 5 | 10,845 | 6,363 | ||
| Total charity funds | 10,845 | 6,363 |
08/13/2025
These financial statements were approved on …............................ and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:
Katie Birch (Aug 13, 2025 11:53:52 GMT+1)
…………………………………………
Mrs Katie Birch Trustee
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CAT-CHING
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1 General information
The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is 19 Leppings Lane, Sheffield, S6 1SS.
2 Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.
These financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.
Going Concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
Incoming resources
All income is included in the statement of financial activities when physical transfer has been made.
Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on a cash basis.
Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity
These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £250. They are valued at cost. Provision for depreciation is made so as to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets on a straight line basis over the expected useful economic life of the asset concerned.
The principal annual rates used for this purpose are: Equipment - 33% straight line
3 Staff costs
There were no employees throughout the year therefore no benefits were received.
No remuneration has been received by the trustees.
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CAT-CHING
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| **4 ** | Tangible Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment (£) Cost Balance b/fwd. 1,647 Balance c/fwd. 1,647 Depreciation Balance b/fwd. 1,647 Charge for the year - Balance c/fwd. 1,647 Net book value Balance c/fwd. - Balance b/fwd. - |
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5 Funds
| Unrestricted funds Fund name General fund |
Balance b/fwd. Incoming resources Outgoing resources Transfers Balance c/fwd. 6,363 149,808 (145,326) - 10,845 |
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| 6,363 149,808 (145,326) - 10,845 |
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