Trustees’ Annual Report For The Period 12.03.2024-11.3.2025 Greyhounds, Golden Oldies & Friends Animal Sanctuary Registered Charity Number 1194497
OBJECTIVES & ACITITIES
Our objectives remain the same.
For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of primarily, but not exclusively, elderly dogs, goats, sheep and ponies, in the Midlands, that have been abused, neglected or mistreated, by providing and maintaining a sanctuary for their reception, care and treatment.
To promote humane behaviour towards animals, by raising public awareness in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals.
The trustees have many years of experience in rescuing and caring for animals, within a sanctuary. Veterinary care is provided by local veterinarians with particular expertise in the animals the sanctuary cares for and the practices not only provides veterinary care, but also ongoing advice and professional support to the charity. The charity welcomes all volunteers, but its animal welfare policy has specific requirements, to ensure both people and animals are kept safe, and provides initial induction, and on-the-job training and ongoing supervision.
The main aim of the charity is to ensure that the animals taken in are given the best possible treatment and are kept in the best possible accommodation suitable to that particular species of animal so that whatever the type of animal, dog, goat, sheep, pony, the needs, comfort, care and wellbeing of that animal are met and indeed exceeded. The contentment and happiness of all of the animals in the charity’s care is paramount.
The charity has a small band of experienced volunteers who fully understand the needs of the rescued animals in it’s care. They help with day to day tasks such as feeding the animals and keeping the barns and paddocks clean and maintained to a high standard. The charity has welcomed volunteers taking part in The Duke of Edinburgh Awards and actively encourages the young volunteers who are suitably supervised. They are encouraged to interact with the animals as well as taking part in
the more mundane tasks like ‘mucking out
VOLUNTEERS.
Again we are pleased to report that we have a small number of dedicated volunteers who strive, as we do, to look after the animals in our care to a very high standard.
We now also have the support, on a voluntary basis, of Martec, a company helping young people to learn new skills to help them to become ‘work ready’. The company do a fantastic job with this and we are incredibly lucky to also have their support especially as times are changing and things have become more difficult for everyone.
ACHIEVEMENTS
FENCING. More stretches of fencing have been replaced/repaired as have more gate posts and gates, again ensuring the ongoing safety of the animals in our care.
GOING FORWARD
Like many other charities the current climate is having an impact on donations and so we are extremely fortunate that Martec continue to help us with maintenance and repairs at the Sanctuary for which we are extremely grateful. We now hope to complete more improvements to the housing for the goats along with any other repairs that arise.
GATE POSTS AND NEW GATEWAYS. Again more fencing, gate posts and gateways will hopefully be replaced/repaired, this is an ongoing part of maintenance at the Sanctuary.
FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES.
We aim to do more fundraising events and bring in new ideas for fundraising activities and events
VOLUNTEERS & FUNDRAISERS. We still strive to increase volunteer numbers through events such as our main Open Day which we hope will lead to more people willing to fundraise for the charity.
COMMUNITY GROUPS. Our aim is to encourage more community groups to visit i.e. WI Organisations, School Groups, equally to raise funds for the charity and also to raise awareness of how to properly care for animals especially amongst the young. We need better facilities to enable us to better welcome such groups and this is something we will strive to achieve in the future.
OUR ETHOS. This remains the same, to help as many unwanted, ill treated animals as possible whilst maintaining and not compromising on our very high welfare standards and to give the animals that come our way happy, contented, tranquil lives free from fear and neglect. Also, through education where possible, raise awareness of the needs and correct care of all animals.
On a final note, everyone’s time is given freely at the sanctuary for all day to day activities such as feeding, cleaning out, vet trips and all the other activities that are needed to give all the ‘residents’ at the sanctuary the best possible care, comfort, love and attention. We go to great lengths to ensure that the animals, where needed, are rehabilitated with however much time, patience and understanding is necessary to give them the quality of life that they all deserve and to make sure that this is maintained for the remainder of their lives.
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Company registration number: CE025590 Charity registration number: 1194497
Greyhounds, Golden Oldies & Friends Animal Sanctuary
(A company limited by guarantee)
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 11 March 2025
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Contents
Statement of Financial Activities 1 Balance Sheet 2 Notes to the Financial Statements 3
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 11 March 2025 (Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses)
| Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities Total expenditure Net expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities Total expenditure Net income Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds £ 13,318 13,318 (8,858) (4,986) (13,844) (526) (526) 4,628 4,102 Unrestricted funds £ 17,492 17,492 (8,952) (3,955) (12,907) 4,585 4,585 44 4,629 |
Total 2025 £ 13,318 |
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| 13,318 | ||
| (8,858) (4,986) |
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| (13,844) | ||
| (526) | ||
| (526) 4,628 |
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| 4,102 | ||
| Total 2024 £ 17,492 |
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| 17,492 | ||
| (8,952) (3,955) |
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| (12,907) | ||
| 4,585 | ||
| 4,585 44 |
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| 4,629 |
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. The funds breakdown for 2024 is shown in note .
The notes on page 3 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 1
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(Registration number: CE025590) Balance Sheet as at 11 March 2025
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 1 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 2 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 3 Net current liabilities Net assets Funds of the charity: Unrestricted income funds Unrestricted funds Total funds |
2025 £ 17,930 2,052 (15,880) (13,828) 4,102 4,102 4,102 |
2024 £ 17,930 2,908 (16,209) |
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| (13,301) | ||
| 4,629 | ||
| 4,629 | ||
| 4,629 |
For the financial year ending 11 March 2025 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors' responsibilities:
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The members have not required the charity to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476; and
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The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
For the financial year ending 11 March 2025 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 480 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to dormant companies.
Directors' responsibilities:
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The members have not required the charity to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476; and
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The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
04 Dec, 2025 The financial statements on pages 1 to 3 were approved by the trustee, and authorised for issue on .................... and signed on their behalf by:
......................................... Miss D Bostock Trustee
The notes on page 3 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 11 March 2025
| 1 Tangible fixed assets Land and buildings £ Cost At 12 March 2024 9,002 Additions 2,928 At 11 March 2025 11,930 Depreciation At 11 March 2025 - Net book value At 11 March 2025 11,930 At 11 March 2024 9,002 2 Cash and cash equivalents Cash at bank 3 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other creditors Accruals |
Furniture and equipment £ 1,500 - 1,500 - 1,500 1,500 |
Furniture and equipment £ 1,500 - 1,500 - 1,500 1,500 |
Motor vehicles £ 4,500 - 4,500 - 4,500 4,500 2025 £ 2,052 2025 £ 15,490 390 15,880 |
Motor vehicles £ 4,500 - 4,500 - 4,500 4,500 2025 £ 2,052 2025 £ 15,490 390 15,880 |
Total £ 15,002 2,928 17,930 - 17,930 15,002 2024 £ 2,908 |
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| 1,500 - |
4,500 - |
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| 1,500 | 4,500 | ||||
| 1,500 | 4,500 | ||||
| 2025 £ 2,052 2025 £ 15,490 390 15,880 |
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| 2024 £ 15,489 720 |
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| 16,209 |
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