# **REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 11617529 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1193078**
**Annual Report Of The Trustees and Financial Statements for the Year End 31[st] October 2023 for Bliss Cavalier Rescue**
## **Bliss Cavalier Rescue Annual Report Of The Trustees Year End 31[st] October 2023**
Bliss Cavalier Rescue was founded in July 2018 with a dedicated focus on the welfare of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. As a breed-specific rescue organisation, our mission extends beyond just rescuing these dogs; we also provide support and education to their owners. Our primary aim is to enhance the lives of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, ensuring that their health and well-being remain at the forefront of everything we do.
Our services are available across England and Wales, while our online educational resources reach Cavalier owners globally. We are committed to promoting responsible ownership and adoption practices, and we provide ongoing support to our adopters throughout the dog’s life.
Regrettably, we are tasked with the challenging responsibility of caring for one of the unhealthiest dog breeds in existence today. This unfortunate situation arises from the widespread breeding of Cavaliers without proper consideration for their health, temperament, or welfare. A significant number of these dogs are bred in puppy farms or by breeders who neither conduct health tests nor register their litters.
The severity of these health issues is so pronounced that Norway has taken the significant step of banning the breeding of Cavaliers, underscoring the urgent need for more responsible breeding practices worldwide.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is particularly prone to a range of hereditary conditions, many of which are severely debilitating. These include painful neurological disorders such as Chiari malformation and syringomyelia, as well as a high prevalence of mitral valve disease. Other common health issues in Cavaliers include pancreatitis, hip dysplasia, luxating patella, dry eye, eye ulcers, ear infections, brachycephalic airway obstruction syndrome (BOAS), and deafness. In total, the breed is known to be susceptible to more than 25 inherited disorders.
## **Challenging Times in Rescue**
All animal rescues have faced significant challenges during 2022-2023 due to a combination of factors:
**Cost of Living Crisis** : The rising cost of living made it increasingly difficult for many pet owners to afford the necessary care for their dogs, leading to an increase in the number of dogs being surrendered to rescues. Owners struggled with the costs of food, veterinary care, and other essentials, forcing some to make the heartbreaking decision to give up their pets.
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## **Bliss Cavalier Rescue Annual Report of the Trustees Year End 31[st] October 2023**
Inflation and broader economic pressures have also contributed to increased operational costs for the rescue, mainly for food and veterinary care. This put additional strain on already limited resources, making it harder for rescues to keep up with the demand.
**Increased Veterinary Costs** : Veterinary costs continued to rise during this period, making it even more difficult for rescues to afford the care that dogs needed. This is particularly challenging for breed-specific rescues such as Bliss, which have higher medical expenses due to the breed's numerous health issues.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation into the veterinary industry brought attention to issues such as high veterinary costs and lack of price transparency. This scrutiny, while necessary, created uncertainty and added pressure on both pet owners and rescue organisations, as the cost of veterinary care became a growing concern.
**Increased Pet Insurance Costs:** The cost of insuring Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in the UK has seen a significant rise, driven largely by increasing veterinary costs and heightened standards of care. As veterinary practices have advanced, offering more sophisticated diagnostics and treatments, the associated costs have also escalated.
Insurance providers have responded to these rising costs by increasing premiums for Cavalier owners, reflecting the higher risk and expense involved in covering this breed. This financial strain is becoming a significant concern for many Cavalier owners, as the combination of high veterinary bills and rising insurance premiums makes it increasingly challenging to afford the necessary care for their pets.
Due to the Cavaliers that we have in rescue being diagnosed with pre-existing conditions, this is extremely off-putting for potential adopters.
**Adoption Slowdowns** : The financial pressures on households also led to a slowdown in adoptions, as potential adopters were hesitant to take on the financial responsibility of a new pet.
This combined with the Cavaliers arriving in rescue having on average 6 health conditions and needing to remain on lifelong medication has made things very difficult **. Almost all adoption fees across the year have been vastly reduced.**
**Ultimately rescues are full, and volunteers are struggling to cope with the numbers needing help.**
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## **Bliss Cavalier Rescue Annual Report of the Trustees Year End 31[st] October 2023**
## **How Our Team Feel**
When we asked our main foster carers who deal with so many challenging situations how they were feeling due to the current situation in rescue the same words were repeated.
With no let-up in sight and the breed that we rescue having so many health and behaviour issues, we are all feeling all of these things. Most of us don’t get a day off.
We band together and try to stay strong and positive but at times the things that we see are extremely upsetting.
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## **Bliss Cavalier Rescue Annual Report of the Trustees Year End 31[st] October 2023**
Using the rescue’s veterinary and other data, and with help from Professor Clare Rusbridge, we compiled a study. This data from 2023 will be presented at the BSAVA Congress in 2024.
## **Health and Welfare Challenges in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Surrender Reasons and Disease in a Rescue Population**
This study investigates data from surrendered dogs to assess the most common reasons for surrender and the overall health status of the animals. Information was collected and analysed from 177 dogs, with data sourced from four primary channels: 1) a pre-surrender questionnaire, 2) a surrender questionnaire filled out by the previous owner, 3) a fosterer questionnaire that included detailed health checklists, and 4) veterinary medical histories and examinations conducted after the dogs were surrendered. The data were analysed using ANOVA single factor and t-Test Two Sample methods.
The study was compiled by Rebecca Mosley, Tena Kras, Clare Buxton, Felipe Zabaneh Rodal, Peter Buxton, and Clare Rusbridge, with contributions from Bliss Cavalier Rescue; Barton Veterinary Centre, Barton-upon-Humber, UK; the School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, Guildford, Surrey, UK; and Wear Referrals Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Hospital, Stockton-on-Tees, UK.
## **Reasons Cited by Owners for Surrender**
Changes in caregiver circumstances: 31.1%
Behavioural problems: 28.2%
Financial reasons: 27.1%
Retired breeding dogs: 21.5% (94.4% of which were Kennel Club registered)
## **Age comparison of surrendered dogs** :
Dogs surrendered due to caregiver circumstances were older, with an average age of 6.9 years.
Retired breeding dogs had an average age of 5.5 years.
Dogs surrendered for financial reasons and had an average age of 5.1 years.
Dogs surrendered due to behavioural problems had an average age of 5.3 years.
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## **Bliss Cavalier Rescue Annual Report of the Trustees Year End 31[st] October 2023**
## **The most common health issues of surrendered Cavaliers:**
- Anxiety: 79.7%
- Chiari-pain / syringomyelia: 71.8%
- Dental disease requiring extractions: 68.4%
- Mitral valve disease: 49.2%
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye): 38.4%
- Obesity: 36.2%
- Chronic ear disease: 32.8%
- Osteoarthritis: 29.9%
- Behavioural problems: 27.7%
- Ear mites: 23.7%
- Patella luxation: 22.6%
- Hip dysplasia: 22.0%
Conditions were equally likely across all surrender groups.
## **Our Data Is Concerning**
The older age of dogs surrendered to Bliss Cavalier Rescue highlights the complex relationship between age and the reasons for surrender, particularly in cases where caregivers experience significant life changes. This trend is especially noticeable in the "caregiver circumstances changed" category, where older dogs are more frequently given up.
The health profile of the dogs we take in reveals a concerning prevalence of various conditions, with generalised anxiety, Chiari-pain, syringomyelia, dental issues, and mitral valve disease being particularly common. The presence of multiple morbidities among our rescued Cavaliers underscores the challenging health landscape we face. On average, by the time a Cavalier reaches six years of age, it is likely to have developed six different health conditions, reflecting a clear trend of increasing health issues with age.
For Bliss Cavalier Rescue, the financial burden is significant, especially when dealing with a breed like the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, which is predisposed to chronic and inherent health problems. The responsibility placed on our caregivers, particularly those looking after long-term foster dogs with multiple and complex health conditions, is substantial and often requires considerable resources and support.
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## **Bliss Cavalier Rescue Annual Report of the Trustees Year End 31[st] October 2023**
## **Overcoming The Obstacles**
## **Rescue Veterinary Care**
Despite the significant challenges we face, we have been fortunate to establish strong relationships with our main veterinary practice and a referral hospital, both of which offer us generous discounts. These partnerships are invaluable, as the veterinary teams go above and beyond to support our efforts, not only through financial concessions but also by sharing their knowledge which in turn helps us to avoid unnecessary costs. Their guidance has greatly enhanced our team's expertise, allowing us to manage care more effectively and efficiently.
## **Contributing Towards Veterinary Care for Adopted Cavaliers**
We sometimes assist adopters with the ongoing costs of lifelong medications for their adopted Cavaliers. While this does place a long-term financial burden on the rescue, it is a crucial investment in the dogs' well-being. Ensuring that these dogs, particularly those with multiple health issues, receive the care they need is essential for securing their welfare and finding them loving, stable homes.
We realised in early 2023 that we needed to make some changes as some dogs would not have been adopted otherwise due to the cost of their ongoing veterinary care. Contributing to veterinary care and medication is the only way forward to ensure we can rehome these dogs and continue to take in further surrenders without having capacity issues.
## **Public Education**
A key aspect of our work is educating the public about the risks associated with buying from unscrupulous breeders, the necessity of obtaining proper insurance, and the importance of understanding and managing the breed's common health issues.
Many current and prospective Cavalier owners are unaware of the significant costs and responsibilities that come with owning this breed. We do our best to thoroughly inform them about all potential challenges, aiming to prevent more dogs from needing rescue in the future.
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## **Bliss Cavalier Rescue Annual Report of the Trustees Year End 31[st] October 2023**
## **Keeping Dogs In Homes**
Our work at Bliss Cavalier Rescue isn't limited to rescuing and rehoming dogs; we also play an important role in helping current Cavalier owners who are facing challenges that might otherwise lead them to surrender their pets. Many owners are deeply attached to their dogs but may struggle with the costs of veterinary care, managing complex health conditions, or dealing with behavioural problems.
To support these owners, we offer a range of assistance. For instance, we help them find more affordable veterinary care. This can make a significant difference for those who are facing financial difficulties but want to ensure their pets receive the best possible care.
We also provide guidance on managing behavioural issues, which can be a major reason for surrender if left unaddressed. Our team offers advice, connects owners with experienced behaviourists, and shares resources to help them work through these challenges, reducing the likelihood of the dog being given up.
At this time, we do not offer financial to cover the cost of essential treatments or medications to owners. It is perhaps something we will discuss more in time.
## **Our Standards**
The team at Bliss Cavalier Rescue brings a wealth of experience with the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed and is committed to ongoing professional development. We participate in regular monthly training and collaborate closely with experts across various fields, including behaviourists, to continually expand our knowledge. This dedication ensures that we remain well-equipped to handle the specific conditions that are common in this breed.
Our approach is centred on setting our adopters up for success by proactively managing and diagnosing any health conditions before adoption. This strategy is crucial in preventing unforeseen issues that could lead to significant emotional and financial challenges for the adopters.
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## **Bliss Cavalier Rescue Annual Report of the Trustees Year End 31[st] October 2023**
## **Veterinary Care**
At Bliss Cavalier Rescue, every dog that comes into our care is provided with veterinary treatment, overseen by vets who are well-versed in the specific needs of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed. The breed is plagued by numerous health challenges, which are both complex and costly to manage.
As a non-selective rescue, we often take in Cavaliers that other organisations might turn away due to their poor health or behavioural challenges.
We adhere to a strict no-kill policy and take pride in the fact that no dogs have been euthanised upon their arrival at our rescue, regardless of their behavioural issues. In this specific accounting year, almost one-third of the dogs surrendered to us were due to behavioural issues.
Every dog gets the opportunity to be assessed in a home environment and access pain relief if required. Often in Cavaliers, undiagnosed neuropathic pain is the cause of their behavioural issues.
## **Foster Care**
Our charity operates through a small network of foster homes, as Cavaliers do not thrive in kennel environments. Our foster carers maintain daily communication with us and receive ongoing training and support throughout their fostering experience.
Each dog undergoes a thorough assessment to determine the most suitable home after receiving any necessary veterinary care, training, and rehabilitation. This process can take time, but we are committed to ensuring that every dog is as healthy as possible before adoption, giving adopters the best chance for success.
The Cavaliers are groomed by volunteer groomers within our organisation, which significantly reduces our grooming expenses. This effort saves the charity thousands of pounds each year, for which we are immensely grateful.
We are extremely grateful to all our foster carers; they provide a stepping stone for each of these dogs to a happy ever after that they would not have otherwise.
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## **Bliss Cavalier Rescue Annual Report of the Trustees Year End 31[st] October 2023**
## **Forever Foster – Palliative Care Scheme**
At Bliss Cavalier Rescue, we have established a 'Forever Foster' scheme to ensure the lifelong safety and care of Cavaliers who are elderly, in poor health, require palliative care, or have aggressive behaviour issues. These dogs often face significant challenges that make them difficult to rehome. Many members of the public are unable or unwilling to adopt these Cavaliers due to the financial burden of their extensive health problems, the frequent veterinary visits they require, the emotional toll of caring for a palliative care dog, or concerns about safety around behavioural issues. As a result, some of our rescue Cavaliers must remain in the care of our dedicated foster homes.
The Forever Foster scheme is generously supported by the public, with many individuals donating monthly by standing order to help cover the costs of vet bills and food for these long-term foster dogs. We are immensely grateful to our fosterers, who take on the responsibility of caring for these particularly challenging dogs, and to the public, whose donations make this care possible.
Thanks to the dedication of our experienced volunteer carers, these long-term foster Cavaliers enjoy a high quality of life. Between November 2022 and October 2023, we cared for more than 35 long-term foster Cavaliers with complex health issues, a number that has continued to grow each year.
## **Staff and volunteers**
We employ one part-time staff member responsible for handling administrative tasks, managing Gift Aid, overseeing fundraising efforts, and liaising with the public. Additionally, we have around 120 dedicated volunteers who contribute their time and skills to fostering, administrative duties, event organisation, conducting home checks and adoption assessments, and transporting dogs. We are immensely grateful to each volunteer, as our achievements would not be possible without their dedication and support.
Our volunteer transport team is always ready to step in, often on short notice, to bring Cavaliers into our care. Their swift and reliable assistance is invaluable, and we are deeply appreciative of their efforts.
Our events team is highly active, organising a variety of events throughout the year including bingo, dog shows, cream tea events and the Christmas party to raise funds and increase awareness about the breed's health issues.
The fundraising team of volunteers is exceptional, running a highly successful online auction and raffles that generate significant income for the charity, helping to cover our veterinary expenses. We are truly grateful for their outstanding contributions.
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## **Bliss Cavalier Rescue Annual Report of the Trustees Year End 31[st] October 2023**
## **Chiari Research – The Head Space Project**
We actively take part in veterinary studies where possible and have taken part in a Chiari malformation/syringomyelia study ‘The Head Space Project’. In November 2022, The HeadSpace Project team visited us to take photographs and assess the Cavaliers within the study group. The visit was combined with assessing the dogs also for a brachycephalic study with Cambridge BOAS Research Group.
The study we are participating in focuses on the health and welfare issues linked to brachycephaly, particularly Chiari-like malformation (CM) and syringomyelia (SM), conditions frequently seen in breeds such as Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. CM is characterised by a shortened skull, leading to overcrowding of the brain and spinal cord, which causes pain and can result in the development of spinal cord cavities, known as SM. SM can cause serious neurological issues, including severe phantom scratching, scoliosis, and weakness.
Currently, SM is diagnosed via MRI scans, while CM-P (Chiari malformation pain) is diagnosed through a combination of clinical signs, patient history, and MRI. The study highlights that certain head shapes, particularly those with a higher cephalic index, a prominent stop, and a reduced muzzle, are more prone to CM-P and SM. This suggests that if breeders were aware of which head shapes to avoid, they could potentially reduce the risk of these conditions in their dogs.
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## **Bliss Cavalier Rescue Annual Report of the Trustees Year End 31[st] October 2023**
The HeadSpace Project aims to create an objective assessment of head shape using facial recognition technology to better identify the facial characteristics associated with CM-P and SM. To facilitate this, a 5-camera system has been developed to gather 3D data and generate a complete 3D model of the dog's head. The study involves creating 3D models of CKCS dogs with known clinical and MRI-confirmed CM-SM status and comparing three groups: clinically normal CKCS (CM-N), CKCS with severe SM symptoms (SM-S), and CKCS with CM-P symptoms but no SM (CM-P). The goal is to identify head shapes that are linked to a higher risk of these conditions, to guide breeding practices to reduce their prevalence.
CM and SM are neurological issues we see extremely frequently so we feel that anything that we can do to help should be done.
## **Partnerships**
We are very fortunate to receive another year of sponsorship from Burns Pet Nutrition. Every month we received dog food to help feed the rescue dogs from Burns, we are extremely grateful for this.
## **Donors and Grants**
We have been very fortunate and have been well supported throughout the year with very generous and kind donations and grants. We couldn’t carry out the work we do without your support so thank you.
## **The Year Ahead**
In the coming year, we plan to leverage the power of social media, our most effective platform for reaching a wide audience, to further advocate for responsible dog ownership. By using our voice to educate the public about the dangers of buying puppies from unscrupulous breeders, and to consider the commitment and costs involved with owning a Cavalier we aim to reduce the number of dogs ending up in rescue over the long term.
We will also continue to raise awareness about the health problems that affect the Cavalier breed, striving to alleviate the suffering of dogs whose conditions are not yet managed. Our goal is to ensure that more people understand the importance of proper care and attention for these issues.
We have exciting plans for the year ahead, including hosting more events where our volunteers and supporters can gather with their dogs. Increasing the number of hands-on volunteers remains a priority, as this has been instrumental in allowing us to rescue more dogs this year than ever before. It has been incredibly rewarding to see so many people get involved, and we plan to build on this momentum.
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## **Bliss Cavalier Rescue Annual Report of the Trustees Year End 31[st] October 2023**
Our foster carers, transporters, and other hands-on volunteers are preparing for another first aid course and will continue their ongoing training, particularly in managing the common health issues we encounter.
Fundraising efforts will remain a focus, with continued success from our monthly online event, ‘£1 Friday,’ as well as expanding our auction group sales, raffles, Amazon Wishlist donations, and the Forever Foster sponsorship scheme.
The boost we’ve received from Gift Aid has been significant, and we will continue encouraging donors to sign up, ensuring we maximise every contribution with an additional 25% from the government.
## **Thank You**
We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support from our donors. Their generosity enables us to achieve the remarkable outcomes we strive for, especially as we care for dogs with severe and complex health issues that require immense time and dedication to heal and thrive.
Lastly, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our wonderful volunteers and foster carers. Your commitment and the time you so generously give make it possible for us to provide the highest standard of care and welfare for our Cavaliers. Your contributions are invaluable, and we hope you take pride in the collective achievements we accomplish together.
Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.
Rebecca Mosley – Trustee Carol Iles – Trustee Treasurer
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Registered number: 11617529
**BLISS CAVALIER RESCUE LTD DIRECTORS' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023**
Rebecca Beaton Accountancy Services
## **Bliss Cavalier Rescue Ltd Contents**
||**Page**|
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|Company Information|1|
|Directors' Report|2|
|Accountant's Report|3|
|Income and Expenditure Account|4|
|Balance Sheet|5|
|Notes to the Financial Statements|6—7|
|The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts:||
|Detailed Income and Expenditure Account|8|
**Bliss Cavalier Rescue Ltd Company Information For The Year Ended 31 October 2023**
|**Directors**|Mrs Carol Iles|
|---|---|
||Mrs Rebecca Mosley|
|**Company Number**|11617529|
|**Registered Office**|REBECCA BEATON ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES WATE|
||MALTKILN ROAD|
||BARTON UPON HUMBER|
||NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE|
||DN18 5JR|
|**Accountants**|Rebecca Beaton Accountancy Services|
||Waters Edge Business Centre|
||Maltkiln Road|
||Barton upon Humber|
||North Lincolnshire|
||DN18 5JR|
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## **Bliss Cavalier Rescue Ltd Company No. 11617529 Directors' Report For The Year Ended 31 October 2023**
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2023.
## **Directors**
The directors who held office during the year were as follows:
Mrs Alison Bembridge Resigned 01/12/2022 Mrs Joanne Chadwick Resigned 07/11/2022 Mrs Carol Iles Mrs Rebecca Mosley Mrs Claire Petch Resigned 02/11/2022
## **Statement of Directors' Responsibilities**
The directors are responsible for preparing the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing the financial statements the directors are required to:
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
## **Small Company Rules**
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
On behalf of the board
Mrs Rebecca Mosley
Director
24/07/2024
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## **Bliss Cavalier Rescue Ltd Accountant's Report For The Year Ended 31 October 2023**
In accordance with the engagement letter dated , and in order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have compiled the financial statements of the company from the accounting records and information and explanations you have given to us.
This report is made to the directors in accordance with the terms of our engagement. Our work has been undertaken to prepare for approval by the directors the financial statements that we have been engaged to compile, to report to the directors that we have done so, and to state those matters that we have agreed to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's directors for our work or for this report.
You have acknowledged on the balance sheet as at year ended 31 October 2023 your duty to ensure that the company has kept proper accounting records and to prepare financial statements that give a true and fair view under the Companies Act 2006. You consider that the company is exempt from the statutory requirement for an audit for the year.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit of the financial statements. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the financial statements.
Signed
## 24/07/2024
Rebecca Beaton Accountancy Services Waters Edge Business Centre Maltkiln Road Barton upon Humber North Lincolnshire DN18 5JR
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## **Bliss Cavalier Rescue Ltd Income and Expenditure Account For The Year Ended 31 October 2023**
|**Notes**
**TURNOVER**
Cost of sales
**GROSS SURPLUS**
Administrative expenses
**OPERATING (DEFICIT)/SURPLUS AND**
**(DEFICIT)/SURPLUS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR**|**2023**
**£**
286,623
(224,873)
61,750
(65,028)
(3,278)|**2022**
**£**
248,188
(155,832)|
|---|---|---|
|||92,356
(70,108)|
|||22,248|
The notes on pages 6 to 7 form part of these financial statements.
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## **Bliss Cavalier Rescue Ltd Balance Sheet As At 31 October 2023**
|**Notes**
**FIXED ASSETS**
Tangible Assets
**4**
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Debtors
**5**
Cash at bank and in hand
**Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within**
**One Year**
**6**
**NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES)**
**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT**
**LIABILITIES**
**NET ASSETS**
Income and Expenditure Account
**MEMBERS' FUNDS**|**2023**
**£**
**£**
76,084
76,084
-
23,379
23,379
(1,545)
21,834
97,918
97,918
97,918
97,918|**2023**
**£**
**£**
76,084
76,084
-
23,379
23,379
(1,545)
21,834
97,918
97,918
97,918
97,918|**2022**
**£**
**£**
78,055
78,055
337
24,303
24,640
(1,499)
23,141
101,196
101,196
101,196
101,196|**2022**
**£**
**£**
78,055
78,055
337
24,303
24,640
(1,499)
23,141
101,196
101,196
101,196
101,196|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||76,084
21,834||78,055
23,141|
||23,379
(1,545)||24,640
(1,499)||
||||||
|||97,918||101,196|
|||97,918||101,196|
|||97,918||101,196|
|||97,918||101,196|
For the year ending 31 October 2023 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.
On behalf of the board
Mrs Rebecca Mosley
Director
24/07/2024
The notes on pages 6 to 7 form part of these financial statements.
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**Bliss Cavalier Rescue Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 October 2023**
## 1. **General Information**
Bliss Cavalier Rescue Ltd is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 11617529. The registered office is REBECCA BEATON ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES WATE, MALTKILN ROAD, BARTON UPON HUMBER, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE, DN18 5JR.
## 2. **Accounting Policies**
## 2.1. **Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements**
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.
## 2.2. **Turnover**
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances.
## **Sale of goods**
Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods has transferred to the buyer. This is usually at the point that the customer has signed for the delivery of the goods.
## **Rendering of services**
Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. Turnover is only recognised to the extent of recoverable expenses when the outcome of a contract cannot be estimated reliably.
## 2.3. **Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation**
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Leasehold . Motor Vehicles 25% straight line Computer Equipment 33% straight line
## 3. **Average Number of Employees**
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: 1 (2022: 2)
## 4. **Tangible Assets**
|**Cost**
As at 1 November 2022
As at 31 October 2023
**Depreciation**
As at 1 November 2022
Provided during the period
As at 31 October 2023
**Net Book Value**
As at 31 October 2023
As at 1 November 2022|**Land &**
**Property**
**Leasehold**
**£**
72,996|**Motor**
**Vehicles**
**£**
6,499|**Computer**
**Equipment**
**£**
1,348|**Total**
**£**
80,843|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||72,996|6,499|1,348|80,843|
||-
-|2,302
1,625|486
346|2,788
1,971|
||-|3,927|832|4,759|
||72,996|2,572|516|76,084|
||72,996|4,197|862|78,055|
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## **Bliss Cavalier Rescue Ltd Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 October 2023**
5. **Debtors**
|5.
**Debtors**|||
|---|---|---|
|**Due within one year**
Other debtors
6.
**Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year**
Other creditors
Taxation and social security|**2023**
**£**
-
**2023**
**£**
808
737
1,545|**2022**
**£**
337|
|||**2022**
**£**
-
1,499|
|||1,499|
7. **Share Capital**
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**Bliss Cavalier Rescue Ltd Detailed Income and Expenditure Account For The Year Ended 31 October 2023**
|**TURNOVER**
Sales
**COST OF SALES**
Direct costs
**GROSS SURPLUS**
**Administrative Expenses**
Directors' salaries
Wages and salaries
Employers pensions - defined contributions scheme
Staff training
Travel and subsistence expenses
Rent
Light and heat
Repairs and maintenance
Cleaning
Vehicle running costs
Computer software costs
Insurance
Postage
Stationery
Advertising and marketing costs
Accountancy fees
Legal fees
Professional fees
Subscriptions
Bank charges
Depreciation
Sundry expenses
**OPERATING (DEFICIT)/SURPLUS AND**
**(DEFICIT)/SURPLUS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR**|**2023**
**£**
**£**
286,623
224,873
(224,873)
61,750
11,480
-
9
-
519
12,000
1,400
1,363
12,413
9,539
635
876
4,003
1,629
2,833
750
275
50
44
418
1,971
2,821
(65,028)
(3,278)|**2023**
**£**
**£**
286,623
224,873
(224,873)
61,750
11,480
-
9
-
519
12,000
1,400
1,363
12,413
9,539
635
876
4,003
1,629
2,833
750
275
50
44
418
1,971
2,821
(65,028)
(3,278)|**2022**
**£**
**£**
248,188
155,832
(155,832)
92,356
9,221
15,288
290
963
71
8,000
1,100
838
8,858
12,394
442
394
5,315
1,451
1,439
851
-
-
110
405
1,926
752
(70,108)
22,248|**2022**
**£**
**£**
248,188
155,832
(155,832)
92,356
9,221
15,288
290
963
71
8,000
1,100
838
8,858
12,394
442
394
5,315
1,451
1,439
851
-
-
110
405
1,926
752
(70,108)
22,248|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||11,480
-
9
-
519
12,000
1,400
1,363
12,413
9,539
635
876
4,003
1,629
2,833
750
275
50
44
418
1,971
2,821||9,221
15,288
290
963
71
8,000
1,100
838
8,858
12,394
442
394
5,315
1,451
1,439
851
-
-
110
405
1,926
752||
|||61,750
(65,028)||92,356
(70,108)|
||||||
|||(3,278)||22,248|
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## Rebecca mosley
Date Signed 2024-07-30 09:05:00 Email admin@blisscavalierrescue.org Printed Name Rebecca mosley IP Address 2a00:23c8:5d1f:d01:c94:70c5:c2cf:2d05 Browser User Agent Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; Intel Mac OS X 10.15; rv:128.0) Gecko/20100101 Firefox/128.0 Name of signatory Rebecca Mosley