## **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**
||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:
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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||
|---|---|---|
|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.|
|---|---|---|
|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:
- 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:
- (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.
**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:
- (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**