Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Pumpkin and Friends members of On accounts for the year 02 April 2024 Charity no 1199484 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 - 9
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 05/04/2023 02/04/2024..
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
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 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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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Date: 20/01/2025 Name: E A Saunby Relevant professional MAAT BFP ACA qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: Tower House Lucy Tower Street LN1 1XW
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
October 2018
IER
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Give here brief details of There are no items to disclose. any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
October 2018
IER
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Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 03 04 2023 To 02 04 2024
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Pumpkin and Friends Charity Limited
Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1199484
Charity's principal address 1 Lisburn Close Lincoln Postcode LN5 8TB
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T Fox | C.E.O | |||
| R Blogg | Trustee | |||
| T Smart-Heyward | Trustee | Resigned 01/01/2024 | ||
| S D Blogg | Trustee | Appointed 01/01/2024 | ||
| Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) | Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) |
|---|---|
| Name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
TAR
March 2012
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Accountants | Streets Chartered Accountants |
Tower House, Lucy Tower Street, Lincoln LN1 1XW |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution
Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) How the charity is constituted
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Appointed by Trustee selection methods C.E.O
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
The objects of the CIO are: to benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of disabled animals, including but not exclusively, domestic dogs, in need of urgent care and treatment.
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March 2012
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
Grants towards the care and treatment of such animals, in particular but not limited to providing wheelchairs and other accessories to registered charities and or community groups; to promote humane behaviour towards animals by educating the public in matters pertaining to the welfare of disabled animals, animal welfare in general, and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among disabled animals; and the relief of those in need by educating the public on the benefits of therapy dogs (comfort dogs) and to make grant to support animal-assisted therapy projects. We give support and help to our Wheelie good friends through Veterinary care and rehabilitation. I as a C.E.O always adhere and work to the guide lines issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
Grants are made in accordance with the guidelines of the charity and only after successful application.
Pumpkin and friends charity have 9 volunteers who oversee the correct fitting of equipment supplied and also monitor weekly each animal. To ensure the equipment is being used to benefit and improve quality of life.
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
In our 2nd year, the charity has gone from strength to strength. Now helping over 2,000 animals. We organised our annual Disability Dog Walk April 2024, raising an incredible £30,000. Families came from all over the world. Pumpkin has been on stage at our local theatre. Showing the public that animals with disabilities are incredible and just as capable as able bodied animals. Pumpkin continues to be a therapy dog, visiting schools and work places.
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March 2012
Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the
charity’s policy on reserves
The charity is required to keep a sufficient level of free reserves to be able to provide treatment to such animals in need of urgent care. The level of reserves is to be reviewed annually by Trustees.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
N/A
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
Our main source of funding’s come through donations from businesses and individuals and fundraising events such as the Disability Dog Walk and Halloween Dog Walk.
The charity is trying to open a retreat and respite centre in the near future.
The charity has now helped over 2,000 animals.
- investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Tammy Fox
Full name(s) Tammy Fox (C.E..O)
Position (eg Secretary, C.E.O trustee Chair, etc)
Date
17/01/2025
TAR
March 2012
1199484
Pumpkin and Friends Charity 1199484 Receipts and payments accounts For the period 03/04/2023 02/04/2024 To from
CC16a
Section A Receipts and payments
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations 115,606 - - 115,606 45,897
Merchandise Sales 1,651 - - 1,651 1,195
- - - - -
- - 117,257 47,092
Sub total (Gross income for AR) [ 117,257 ]
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see
table).
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Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 117,257 - - 117,257 47,092
A3 Payments
Mobility equipment 35,955 - - 35,955 33,797
Vets/Treatments 3,586 - - 3,586 2,579
Products 42,489 - - 42,489 1,253
Postage 7,981 - - 7,981 1,501
Fuel 933 - - 933 95
Insurance - - - - 552
Misc 961 - - 961 358
- - - -
Sub total [ 91,905 ] - - 91,905 40,135
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 91,905 - - 91,905 40,135
Net of receipts/(payments) 25,352 - - 25,352 6,958
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 6,958 - - 6,958
Cash funds this year end 32,310 - - 32,310 6,958
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B1 Cash funds |
Signature Details Details Details Details Cash at bank Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 32,310 - - - - - 32,310 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - - - - - Print Name TAMMIE FOX |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | |||
| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 17/01/2025 |