Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period
From: Period start date 06/04/24
To: Period end date 05/04/2025
Charity name: PAWPURRS HALFWAY HOUSE Charity registration number: 1197055
Company number:
Objectives and activities
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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:
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SORP reference
We are applying for Grants through the Pets
at Home Foundation and any other grants
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making that are available to us as a charity and will
be beneficial to us in the growth of the
charity
N/A
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Volunteers contribute through vet runs via
car, fundraising events, managing publicity
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| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A |
| 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
How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO
constituted?
for example limited company,
unincorporated association,
CIO
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Vetted by chairperson and the other trustees
including details of any – someone who is invested with the cats in
constitutional provisions e.g. our care. The only person who is entitled to
election to post or name of appoint a new trustee is the chairperson
any person or body entitled (Katie Hayes).
to appoint one or more
trustees
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
They need to research their role and adhere to their title Para 1.51 Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees N/A 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 Other name the charity uses PPHH, PawPurrs Registered charity number 1197055 Charity’s principal address 7a Ladies Lane, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2QA
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Name of person (or
Dates acted if not for whole body) entitled to
Trustee name Office (if any)
year appoint trustee (if
any)
1 Katie Hayes Active Katie Hayes
2 Sara Davidson 30/3/25
Gemma Active
3
Robertshaw
4 Oneisa Akuji Active
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Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Katie Hayes Active
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A
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
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Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (optional information)
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Type of Name Address
adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information)
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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 26/6/25
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 2025
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.
5th February 2026
Ruth Gee Accounting For Artists Ltd
13 Arundel Street, Glossop, SK13 7AB
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 2025
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:
-
examine the accounts under Section 145(2) 2011 Act;
-
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(2)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
-
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:
-
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
-
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.
Ruth Gee
Accounting For Artists Ltd
- 13 Arundel Street, Glossop, SK13 7AB
5th February 2026