## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** ## **From 18/04/22 Period start date To 31/08/23 Period end date** ## **Charity name: Dogs First** ## **Charity registration number: 1198644** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|To benefit the public to relieve the suffering of animals in
need of care and in particular to provide and maintain
rescue homes for the care and treatment of such animals,
and to activelyseek new homes.| |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|We rescue, transport, feed and seek veterinary care for all
the animals that come in to our care.
We provide pet food to those min need in order for them to
keep their animals.| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|Trustees have been given the appropriate
Charity Commission documentation to
read.| ## **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 Para 1.38 Contribution made by 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|We rescued, cared for and rehomed over
two hundred animals over this period.
Providing vet care and treatment.
We supported families through the difficult
process of rehoming their pets.
We supported over 90 families via the pet
food bank, enabling them to keep the pets.
And provided ongoing support for all the
families using either the food bank or by
adopting from us.| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Achievements against
objectives set|
Para 1.41|
We have exceeded the targets we set
ourselves, and received recognition for our
achievements via local awards.| |---|---|---| |Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|Fundraising has been particularly difficult,
with outgoings often exceeding income, but
plans are being put in place to ensure that
fundraising meets our future objectives.| |Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|N/A| |Other||| ## **Financial Review** |**Financial Review**||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|Balance of £14067| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The reserves held are to cover outgoings
on vet bills, food, insurances and vehicle
upkeep| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£14067| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|n/a| |Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|**n/a**| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|We have taken steps to ensure the ongoing
financial security of the charity.
Uncertainties arise due to rising bills and
rising expenditure.| ## **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|
We apply for and receive grants from grant
providers.
Supporters have set up direct debits and
make donations.
We host fundraising events and run football
cards.| |---|---|---| |Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|At this period of time, we do not have a
social investment policy.| |A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|The amount of animals coming in to
rescue, and the need for vet care and
neutering puts a strain on rescourses.| |Other||| ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Trust Deed| |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|Trustees are selected and appointed by the
board of trustees.| ## **Additional information (optional)** ## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|
Para 1.51|
Safeguarding, Code of Conduct, Discipline,
Data Protection, and Health and Safety
Policies.| |---|---|---| |The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51|A Board of trustees, led by the chair, and a
team of volunteers that answer to the
trustees.| |Relationship with any
related parties|Para 1.51|| |Other||| ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charity name|Dogs First| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|Dogs First Rescue| |Registered charity number|1198644| |Charity’s principal address|32 Falmouth Walk
Cramlington
Northumberland
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**to appoint trustee (ifany)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Pat Heard|Chair||| ||LyndsayHenning|Treasurer||| ||Heather Moran|||| ||Pauline Wales|||| ||Andrew Wales|||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ## – 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 **Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year** ## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for 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)** _PAHeard_ **Full name(s)** Patricia Anne Heard **Position (eg Secretary,** Chair **Chair, etc)** **Date** September 2023 Dogs Fitst Attounts for the period 18 April 2022 to 31 August 2023 Charity 14umber 1198644 Income & Expendi￿re Account forthe 18th April 2022 to 31st August 2023 Expenditure Income Direct Costs Veterinary Fees Cremations Supplies Other Costs Accountancy Fund Raising Costs Insurance Postage Storage Taxi Vans Workwear Donations Adoption Regular Giving Grants &Other 55,044 810 4.757 28,437 15,054 13.399 56,890 250 1,803 107 163 286 Fund Raising 9,498 527 3,281 557 Deficit for the period 1,197 67,585 67.585 BalaTh￿ Sheet as at 31st August 2023 General Fund 8alance transfer Deficit for the year Balance carried forward Fixed Assets Small Equipment Vehicles less depreciation 15,264 1.197 14.067 loo 7.21J) 6.21JJ 1.000 Bank Balance 12,967 14.067 14.067 PA Heard Chair 2" Ortober 2024 Independent Exarninerfs Report I have examined the financial records and supporting records for the Dogs First charity for the period 18 April 2022 to 31 August 2023. It was noted that the charity's financial year will normally be from the I September to the 31 August, but that these accounts cover a period of almost 17 months from the registration ot the charity to the 31" August 2023. Having qualified ACMA and CIPFA, although no longer a member of either body, and with many years accounting and audit experience. I have the required experience to undertake the inspection of the accounts. I have completed my examination and can confirm that there are no material matters that need to be to draw to the trustees, attention. However. the format of the records, while accurate and adequate for the day-to-day management of the charity, do not lend themselves to the preparation of final accounts. It is recommended that the style of financial record keeping should be reviewed. John Harvey ndependent Examiner 2nd October 2024 Notes to the Accounts Jjoknlo￿￿- While Ihe accounts have been prepared on an accrual basis, there were no outstandingtransactlons at the year end. Balance Transfer- The charity was iegi5tered from the 18th April 2022. at which point the as5et5 of the previous group were transferred. These assets were a bank balance of £14164, two van5, and small items including baskets, blanket. and a gazebo. epreciation-Assets costing more than £500 arewrTtteTr dovm in equal amounts overthe anticipated lite of item. The small items were notionally valued at £100, and the vans at Iheii depreciated value of £500 each. The Charty anticipates annual expendItu￿ of around £48,000, and seeks to keep £12,000 in hand to ensuTe conts"nuity ot its service. ru Lees- No trustee recelved payment for their involvement wtth the charity. EmpLoyee&-The charities activities are undertaken by volunteers, and it has no employees.