Baltos Dog Rescue Trustees' report
The Members of the charity are its Trustees for the purpose of the Foundation Model Charitable Incorporated Organisation or CIO and who throughout this report are collectively referred to as the trustees.
Trustees who have held office for the year ended 30 April 2024:
Name Position Appointed Resigned Hayley Chewter September 2022 Ruth Laishley September 2022 Wendy Campling October 2021
Method of appointment
appointed. All Trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity. Any expenses reclaimed from the charity are set out in the notes to the accounts. New carried out.
Principal address
Kemp House 152 160 City Road London EC1V 2NX
Bankers
HSBC Bank
Governing document
Charitable Incorporated Organisation - Foundation Registered 19 May 2022 The charity is governed by its Constitution, which will be reviewed annually and revised if necessary, in line with Charity Commission guidance and approval.
The charity is incorporated through the legal status of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), which means if the CIO is wound up, the trustees of the CIO have no liability to contribute to its assets and no personal responsibility for settling its debts and liabilities.
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Objects of the organisation
The objects of the charity is for the public benefit to promote humane behaviour towards dogs in the UK by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for dogs which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage, rehoming such dogs where possible
Review of progress and achievements
Achievements, Performance and demonstration of Public Benefit
This first year has been amazing for the Charity, and we will continue to grow and helps dogs in need
The main focus of the charity during these 12 months has been:
- Promoting and increasing the public profile of the charity Raising funds to continue to help dogs in need.
Raising awareness
Our facebook page has over 18,000 followers support.
We continue to fundraise for all dogs in need and have a healthy interaction with all of our members
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Risk Management
The charity does not employ staff and does not own or lease premises which makes the financial risk very low however funding and fundraising continues to be a priority to ensure the charity continues to deliver activities as set out in the constitution.
Financial Review
The statement of financial activities provides a summary of our income and expenditure for the year ended 30 April 2024.
The balance sheets present a healthy picture for the second year with a surplus on the year of £1,328
Financial Outlook
The board continues to aim to increase current levels of unrestricted income
Future Plans
The charity continue to review its policies and practices in the next financial year. To continue to raise funds to help dogs in our care.
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Baltos Dog Rescue
Charity number 1199018
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 April 2024
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Baltos Dog Rescue
Annual Report and Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 April 2024
| Contents | Page |
|---|---|
| Trustees' report | 2 to 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the accounts | 8, 9 |
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Baltos Dog Rescue Trustees' report
The Members of the charity are its Trustees for the purpose of the Foundation Model Charitable Incorporated Organisation or CIO and who throughout this report are collectively referred to as the trustees.
Trustees who have held office for the year ended 30 April 2024:
Name Position Appointed Resigned Hayley Chewter September 2022 Ruth Laishley September 2022 Wendy Campling October 2021
Method of appointment
In accordance with the charity’s constitution a minimum of three trustees must always be appointed. All Trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity. Any expenses reclaimed from the charity are set out in the notes to the accounts. New Trustees are given a formal induction covering the charity’s aims, objectives and challenges, the funding and an overview of how the charity’s services and activities are carried out.
Principal address
Kemp House 152 – 160 City Road London EC1V 2NX
Bankers
HSBC Bank
Governing document
Charitable Incorporated Organisation - Foundation Registered 19 May 2022 The charity is governed by its Constitution, which will be reviewed annually and revised if necessary, in line with Charity Commission guidance and approval.
The charity is incorporated through the legal status of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), which means if the CIO is wound up, the trustees of the CIO have no liability to contribute to its assets and no personal responsibility for settling its debts and liabilities.
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Objects of the organisation
The objects of the charity is for the public benefit to promote humane behaviour towards dogs in the UK by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for dogs which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage, rehoming such dogs where possible
Review of progress and achievements
Achievements, Performance and demonstration of Public Benefit
This first year has been amazing for the Charity, and we will continue to grow and helps dogs in need
The main focus of the charity during these 12 months has been:
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Promoting and increasing the public profile of the charity
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Raising funds to continue to help dogs in need.
Raising awareness
Our facebook page has over 18,000 followers which is our main ‘go to place’ for support.
We continue to fundraise for all dogs in need and have a healthy interaction with all of our members
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Risk Management
The charity does not employ staff and does not own or lease premises which makes the financial risk very low however funding and fundraising continues to be a priority to ensure the charity continues to deliver activities as set out in the constitution.
Financial Review
The statement of financial activities provides a summary of our income and expenditure for the year ended 30 April 2024.
The balance sheets present a healthy picture for the second year with a surplus on the year of £1,328
Financial Outlook
The board continues to aim to increase current levels of unrestricted income
Future Plans
The charity continue to review its policies and practices in the next financial year. To continue to raise funds to help dogs in our care.
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Baltos Dog Rescue Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 30 April 2024
| Total | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrest'd | Funds | Funds | ||
| Funds | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Income and endowments from: | ||||
| Donations and Legacies | 45,647 | 45,647 | 42,812 | |
| –––––– | –––––– | –––––– | ||
| Total income and endowments | 45,647 | 45,647 | 42,812 | |
| –––––– | –––––– | –––––– | ||
| Expenditure on: | ||||
| Costs incurred | Note 8 | 44,319 | 44,319 | 38,677 |
| –––––– | –––––– | –––––– | ||
| Total resources expended | 44,319 | 44,319 | 38,677 | |
| –––––– | –––––– | –––––– | ||
| Net movement in funds | 1,328 | 1,328 | 4,135 | |
| Total funds brought forward | £4,135 | £4,135 | - | |
| –––––– | –––––– | –––––– | ||
| Total funds carried forward | £5,463 | £5,463 | £ 4,135 | |
| –––––– | –––––– | –––––– |
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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Baltos Dog Rescue Balance sheet as at 30 April 2024
| 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Current assets | ||
| Bank Accounts - HSBC | 1,328 | |
| PayPal | 4,495 | |
| –––––– | ||
| 5,823 | ||
| –––––– | ||
| Net current assets | 5,823 | |
| –––––– | ||
| Current liabilities | ||
| Accruals and deferred income | (360) | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | ||
| –––––– | ||
| Net assets | £5,463 | |
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| Capital funds | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||
| –––––– | ||
| Total funds | £5,463 | |
| –––––– |
Approval of the accounts
The annual report and accounts were approved at a meeting of the Trustees held on 26 February 2024
Wendy Campling
Wendy Campling
Trustee
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Baltos Dog Rescue Notes to the accounts For the year ended 30 April 2024
1 Accounting Policies
a Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2000).
b Income
Donations and legacies are accounted for when received by the charity. Other income is accounted for on an accruals basis as far as is prudent to do so.
c Grants
Revenue grants are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities on receipt, subject to any required conditions being met or services being provided. Capital grants are recognised on receipt in the Statement of Financial Activities. This policy has been adopted to give a true and fair view as recommended by the SORP.
2 Fund accounting
Funds held by the charity are either:
Unrestricted general funds
These are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds
These are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Designated funds
These are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for specific future purposes or projects.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.
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Baltos Dog Rescue Notes to the accounts continued For the year ended 30 April 2024
| 3 Debtors and prepayments Debtors Prepayments 4 Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and in hand 5 Creditors and accruals Creditors Accruals Deferred income |
2024 £ - - - 2024 £ 5,823 5,823 2024 £ - 360 - 360 |
|---|---|
6 Trustee remuneration and expenses
No trustees received any remuneration or expenses during the accounting period.
7 Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions to report during the accounting period.
8 Expenditure on raising funds
| Expenditure on raising funds | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Vets’ costs and professional fees | 21,496 | 8,142 |
| Exemption fees | 857 | |
| Food for dogs | 853 | 559 |
| Printing, postage and stationery | - | 351 |
| Dog purchases | 219 | 330 |
| Transport and kennel fees | 19,499 | 23,527 |
| Raffle prizes | 800 | 5,636 |
| PayPal fees and bank charges | 235 | 132 |
| Accountancy | 360 | - |
| –––––– | –––––– | |
| 44,319 | 38,677 | |
| –––––– | –––––– |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages |
Charity Name Baltos Dog Rescue |
Charity Name Baltos Dog Rescue |
Charity Name Baltos Dog Rescue |
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| 30 April 2024 | Charity no (if any) |
1199018 | |
| 1 to 9 of the attached accounts |
Report to the trustees
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 30 / 04 / 2023 . Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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• the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: C Carter Date: 26 February 2025 Name: Chops Carter MICB Relevant professional Institution of Certified Bookkeepers qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 3 Popples, Bradshaw, Halifax HX2 9QP
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
No details required
Oct 2018
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