Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 28/10/2022 Period start date To 01/09/2023 Period end date
Charity name: SAVING BEAUTIFUL DOGS AND CATS OF CAPE VERDE
Charity registration number: 1200849
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 improve the lives of the free roaming dogs and cats of Cape Verde to provide food , neutering vet treatment and rehoming |
| 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 |
This year we have treated 103 free roaming dogs and 31 free roaming cats cat’s. We have focused our efforts on the extremely poor areas of Cape Verde collecting the dogs for Neutering with the Island Vet and treating them for internal and external parasites, mange, tick fever, parvo and any other sickness they have. Along with this we are supplying food, water, and supplying food for the local families that are unable to support the animals themselves due to poverty. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees of the charity are all in receipt of the charity commissions information regarding the public benefit and understand how this applies to our charity. |
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
Contribution made by Para 1.38 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 | As discussed in our AGM , we are pleased with the achievements in our first year as a charity . Our feeding tours that we have focused on, are areas of extreme poverty. Area’s of Palha Verde , Fatima , Palmeira and Terra Boa. Discovering the devastation of the situation there, we quickly started treating the dogs and cats, we were finding animals so malnourished that they were just dying. We are proud to say that our service is well on the way to changing this, with education and support the local people are wanting to help the animals, making us aware of any animal suffering so we can treat them and asking for food and treatment for there own pets. The situation is difficult but we are hoping to do a big neuter campaign focussing especially on these areas that are so neglected. We have however already managed to neuter well over 100 dogs and cats with our vet. We have focussed on the pack dogs that can be aggressive due to being unneutered and we have seen a huge difference in their behaviour and that’s been mentioned by the public which is positive. We also now have a drop off point on the island where tourists can bring donations, parasite treatment, collars, leads, treats, food, blankets etc and this is getting more popular which is helping our progress and raising people’s awareness of what we do. Deborah is visiting very soon to oversee the situation and check on volunteers and foster carers that’s have animals in their care waiting for there quarantine period of 4 months so they can travel to Europe. We have rehomed 23 dogs to various places in Europe this year. Which is |
something we are extremely proud of and our dogs have all settled into there families perfectly , due to the training they have received by our foster carers and socialisation.
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Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives Para 1.41
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Investment performance Para 1.41
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Other
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity is pleased with the achievements for the first year and the donations raised. This has been used to the maximum to achieve the best results |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No reserves policy in place |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| 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 | No uncertainties we are all very happy with our growth so far . |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution ( Foundation Model ) |
| 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 | All trustee applications are done in writing, we prefer our trustees to be familiar with Cape Verde, either living there or visiting frequently. A meeting of the trustees takes place and the selection is discussed. Once selected the trustee will receive a copy of our current constitution and the CIO latest TAR and accounts. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Saving Beautiful Dogs and Cats of Cape Verde |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1200849 |
| Charity’s principal address | 16 Hitchman Mews Leamington Spa CV313QW |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Allison | CHAIR | |||
| Sue Slack | ||||
| Joanna Drury | ||||
| Waltraut Hodl | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
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
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) Full name(s) DEBORAH ALLISON Position (eg Secretary, CHAIR Chair, etc) Date 02/10/2023
Saving The Beautiful Dogs and Cats of Cape Verde INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
Period starting 28/10/2022 to 01/09/2023 First Annual Return
Opening Balance - Zero - New Registered
Donations £23,053 Via Paypal Spending £23,198
EXPENDITURE
| Application Support - Third Sector Experts | £510 |
|---|---|
| Vet Treatment - Sahal Vet Santa Maria | £9,690.01 |
| Blood Tests - Travel Requirement | £548.96 |
| Foster Care Costs | £6,030 |
| Free Roaming Animal Feeding on the Island | £3,000.55 |
| Taxi Costs | £2,320.72 |
| Website - WIX | £244.80 |
| Charity Merchandise | £170.44 |
| Travel Cost | £682.52 |
| £23,198 | |
| Closing Balance | -£145.00 |