Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2021 To 31/12/2021
Charity name: Ceredigion Cat Rescue
Charity registration number: 1194195
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 and distress of feral cats and kittens who are in need of care and protection because of sickness, neglect or maltreatment by the provision of a rescue, neutering, treatment and rehoming service. |
| 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 |
Our main activity is TNR (Trap Neuter Release), rehoming feral cats on smallholdings/farms/stables when it is not possible for them to return. Socialising and homing feral kittens, vet care where necessary, advice and assistance to members of the pubic when requested. All TNR work and assistance has been for the benefit of members of the public as well as of the cats. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes we have. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | In our first year as a registered charity, we have trapped and neutered 73 cats, rehomed 1 adult domestic cat, socialised and homed 10 feral kittens and rehomed 19 feral cats. We have given assistance and advice to members of the public who have requested help and publicised the benefits of Trap Neuter Release. |
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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 | In our first year we have raised enough funds to carry out our activities despite the restrictions of Covid. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No reserves held. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | First year of charity. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | We have accomplished a lot in our first year under difficult circumstances so no uncertainties about continuing. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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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 | CIO Consisituion |
| 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 | By the trustees. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 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 | Ceredigion Cat Rescue |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1194195 |
| Charity’s principal address | Plas Yr Allt, Llanfair Clydogau, Lampeter, Ceredigion SA48 8LH |
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 (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Hookey | Chairperson | |||
| June Adams | Secretary | |||
| Rhonwen Adams | Treasurer | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
June Adams |
Rhonwen Adams | |
Secretary |
Treasurer | |
06/03/2022 |
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06/03/2022 |
| Ceredigion Cat Rescue Finances | Ceredigion Cat Rescue Finances |
|---|---|
| Startingbank balance as at 01/01/2021 | £0.00 |
| Total Incomings | £5,486.47 |
| Total Outgoings | £3,165.41 |
| End ofyear bank balance | £2,321.06 |
| Incomings | Sum of Amount |
|---|---|
| Sale of Donated Goods | £1,918.10 |
| Donation - Cash | £560.00 |
| Donation - Bank Transfer | £162.31 |
| Paypal Payment | £0.01 |
| Donation - StandingOrder | £195.00 |
| Adoption Fee | £1,195.00 |
| eBayFundraising | £1,048.65 |
| EasyFundraising | £57.40 |
| Agria Promotional Offer | £200.00 |
| Donation - Cheque | £150.00 |
| Grand Total | £5,486.47 |
| PayPal Accounts | |
|---|---|
| Startingbalance as at 01/01/2021 | £0.00 |
| Total Incomings | £800.17 |
| Total Outgoings | £775.28 |
| End ofyear balance | £24.89 |
| Outgoings | Sum of Amount |
|---|---|
| Vets | £1,054.47 |
| Volunteer Expenses | £704.24 |
| Bank Charge | £28.80 |
| Purchase Of Microchips | £472.80 |
| Volunteer Travel Expenses | £905.10 |
| Grand Total | £3,165.41 |