Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2023 To 31/12/2023
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 public 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)
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
Contribution made by Para 1.38 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 | Achievements for 2023: Trapped and Neutered 72 cats Socialised and homed 11 feral kittens Homed 2 adult domestic cats Rehomed 27 feral cats Promoted the benefits of feral cats in the rural environment for rodent control. We are often contacted to give advice and assistance to members of the public. We liaise and work closely with other cat rescues in Ceredigion to provide Trap Neuter Release advice and deal with problem areas where there are feral colonies. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | In our second year we’ve raised enough funds to carry out our activities despite the cost-of-living crisis. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Funds always need to be available should an emergency occur. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £1000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| 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 | Despite numerous challenges over the year we have continued to provide services to cats and members of the public. |
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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 Constitution |
| 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 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 | 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 | |
| 01/10/2024 | ||
| 01/10/2024 |
| Ceredigion Cat Rescue Finances | Ceredigion Cat Rescue Finances | PayPal Accounts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Startingbank balance as at 01/01/2023 | £3,617.71 | Startingbalance as at 01/01/2023 | ||
| Total Incomings | £5,969.15 | Total Incomings | ||
| Total Outgoings | £5,156.24 | Total Outgoings | ||
| End ofyear bank balance | £4,430.62 | |||
| End ofyear balance |
| Incomings | Sum of Amount | Outgoings | Sum of Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising | £79.00 | Volunteer Expenses | £631.61 | |
| Sale of donatedgoods | £496.60 | Volunteer Travel Expenses | £2,394.37 | |
| Donation - Cash | £1,195.00 | Cat Food | £221.91 | |
| Donation - StandingOrder | £540.00 | Microchips | £475.20 | |
| Adoption Fee | £2,030.00 | Vet | £773.05 | |
| eBayFundraising | £1,438.31 | Insurance | £172.12 | |
| EasyFundraising | £120.88 | Wormer | £487.98 | |
| Collection Box | £46.88 | Grand Total | £5,156.24 | |
| Refund | £22.48 | |||
| Grand Total | £5,969.15 |