Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period
From: Period start date 06/04/2023
To: Period end date 05/04/2024
Charity name: PAWPURRS HALFWAY HOUSE Charity registration number: 1197055
Company number:
Objectives and activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | For the benefit of the public to provide care and shelter for stray, abandoned, mistreated, sick, injured or lost cats across Manchester and Greater Manchester. Additionally, to advance the education of the public on the importance of cat welfare and create a culture where the humane treatment of cats is promoted and sustained. |
| 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 |
Saving stray, abandoned, pregnant or injured cats off the street for the sake of concerned neighbourhoods. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees have remained within the bounds of the Charity Commission guidance and use them as referral for all decision-marking. |
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 Volunteers contribute through vet runs via car, fundraising events, managing publicity
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | stalls, cleaning animal pens/waste, timely feedings and grooming rescues. |
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| Other |
Achievements and performance
| 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 | Over 2,000 cats saved from the streets since the foundation of the charity. Trustees pride themselves on daily rescues of cats across the Greater Manchester area, particularly those injured by vehicular run-ins and those left pregnant and abandoned around neighbourhoods. Additionally, the charity has been committed to saving bait cats from streets known for illegal dog fighting rings. Rescued cats are tirelessly rehabilitated, neutered, treated for impairments, and when ready, adopted into happy homes ready to care for them. |
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Publicity events have gone above and beyond in terms of bringing eyes and donations to the charity, including markets, stalls, flea market advertising, and online auction sales for charity merchandise. |
| 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 | N/A |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Frequent and nonstop vet bills and rescuing |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Amount of demand surpasses resources |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are uncertainties regarding ability to continue given the mounting vet expenses and reliance only on donations. Additionally, the number of cats needing rescue is a never-ending number and therefore difficult to keep tabs of without equal resources. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Online auctions, social media fundraising, stalls at markets, and word of mouth. |
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| 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 | Risks facing the charity is lack of funds in emergency medical scenarios, need for transportation to and from vets, and growing number of cats in need. |
| Other |
Structure, governance and management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
A membership in which the charity receives monthly donations |
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| Type of governing document: | Para 1.25 | CIO constitution |
| for example,trust deed, memorandum and articles of association etc |
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| How is the charity constituted? for example limited company, 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 | Vetted by chairperson and the other trustees – someone who is invested with the cats in our care. The only person who is entitled to appoint a new trustee is the chairperson (Katie Hayes). |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Para 1.51 Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Close relationships to fellow cat charities in the Greater Manchester area. Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Other
Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | Pawpurrs Halfway House |
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| Other name the charity uses | PPHH |
| Registered charity number | 1197055 |
| Charity’s principal address | 6A Corkland Road, Chorlton, M21 8UT |
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) |
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| Katie Hayes | Active | Katie Hayes | ||
| James Feetham | Active | |||
| Gemma Robertshaw |
Active | |||
| Oneisa Akuji | Active | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Dates acted if not for whole year
Trustee name
Katie Hayes Active
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
N/A |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
N/A |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
N/A |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (optional information)
| Names and | addresses of advisers (optional information) | addresses of advisers (optional information) |
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| Type of adviser |
Name Address |
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| 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 company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors
Signature(s) KATIE HAYES
Full name(s) KATIE HAYES
Position (for example CHAIR PERSON Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date
21/06/2024
Pawpurrs Halfway House 1197055 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 12/10/2021 4/5/2024 To from
| Section A Receipts and payments | ||||
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| A1 Receipts Donations 115,861 Fundraiser 1,025 - - - - - - 116,886 - - Sub total - Total receipts 116,886 A3 Payments Direct costs 109,635 Administration costs 8,334 - - - - - - - Sub total 117,969 - - Sub total - Total payments 117,969 Net of receipts/(payments) - 1,083 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end - Cash funds this year end - 1,083 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 115,861 1,025 - - - - - - 116,886 - - - 116,886 109,635 8,334 - - - - - - - 117,969 - - - 117,969 - 1,083 - - - 1,083 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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115,861 | - | ||
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109,635 | - | ||
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
Details Bank account (current) Bank account (overdrawn) Petty cash Details Details Details Details Governance and financial compliance Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ 853 - 1,844 - 92 - 1,083 OK to nearest £ - - - - - - Unrestricted Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates |
to nearest £ - - - - OK to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - 650 - - - - Restricted funds Restricted funds Amount due (optional) |
to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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| Governance and financial compliance | Unrestricted | 650 | 31 August 2024 | |
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
| Signature | Print Name | Date of approval |
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| 16th July2024 | ||
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Pawpurrs Halfway House
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 5th April 2023
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The Charity’s Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity’s Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this period under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under Section 145(2) 2011 Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(2)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes a consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met: or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
16th July 2024
Ruth Gee
Accounting For Artists Ltd
3, Dudley Court, Carlton Rd, Manchester, M16 8DA
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Pawpurrs Halfway House
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 5th April 2023
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The Charity’s Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity’s Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this period under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under Section 145(2) 2011 Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(2)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes a consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met: or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
16th July 2024
Ruth Gee Accounting For Artists Ltd
3, Dudley Court, Carlton Rd, Manchester, M16 8DA