Registered charity number: 1200865 EVERY CAT MATTERS REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 ENV638925314589-BCEE-1957-FCFD 27110r2025 18.07 PM UTC
EVERY CAT LIIATTERS REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 INDEX Page Trustees. report Statcm¢nt of financial actii'itics Balance sheet Cash flow sLqtem¢nl Notes to the financial statements 8- 10 ENV638925314589-BCEE-1957-FCFD 27110r2025 18.07 PM UTC
EVERY CAT MATTERS THE TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Th¢ Trustees prcscnt their rcport alon¥ with the finaiicial statcmcnts of the Charity for thc pcriod ¢ndcd 31 Deceinber 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policie5 set out on pagc 9 and comply with th¢ Charitics ALt ?01 l and 'A¢Lountin¥ and R¢portin¥ by Chariti¢s'. Stalemenl of Recomiiiended Pra¢tice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Rcpublic of Ireland (FRS 102)" Reference und udminisltalive informalio Charity Number: 1200865 Trustees: F Page J Cushman H Cavin R Rubaye Siructure, Governance aHdManllgemenl Every Cat Matters is a registered charity, nutnber 1200865. and was registered as a charity on I" November The Charity has no full titne or part time employees or volunteers to assist in the running of the Charity. the daily administration bein¥ carri¢d out by the Trustecs thcmsclvcs. Decisions are Inad¢ by the Trustc¢s, who Incct on an ad hoc basis. Risk Management The Trustees have reviced the major and financial risks that impact on the work of the charity. The systems that have been ¢strdblish¢d enable the Trusiees to review and lake necessary steps to lessen Ih¢s¢ risks. Objeetive.f dndAclivitie.s For the public benefit to promote humane behaviour towards cats and prevent cruelty and suffering among cats in the United Arab Emirates by.. a) providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for cats which are in need of care and attention bv reason of sickness. maltreatment: p)or circumstances or ill usage, rehoming such cats, ,here possible, in the Ui)ited Arab Emirates aiid the United Kingdom- b) providing trap neuter and release sern'ices to homeless cats, designed to control the population of unwanted cats; c) educating the public in matters pertaining to the care and iyelfare of cats. Public benefit The Trustees have complied with Section 17(51 of the 2011 Charities Act, having due regard for the Charity c.oinmission's guidance on the public benefit when renewing the charities aim and objectives, when setting the grant making policy and in tnaking awards. ENV638925314589-BCEE-1957-FCFD 27110r2025 18.07 PM UTC
EVERY CAT MATTERS THE TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 GrantMukin¥ Pulicy Th¢ Trust¢¢s Lonsidcr all grant applications on an individual basis and will make donations to approved applications. when funds are available. Aehieveme#¢ und Performunce Since our ¢stablishm¢nt in Nov¢mber 20?2. Every Cal Matters has conlinu¢d to grow steadily and fulfil its mission to promote humane behaviour toivards cats and prevent cruelty and suffering across the UAE. In 20?4, we successfully rehomed 37 cats and carried out 45 TNRS (tratFneuter-release). Each rescue represents a life transfomied, and one particularly memorable ¢ase this year ivas Georgie. Our UAE on- ground team found him sitting hopelessly beside a rom, of trash bins, suffering from a horrific tail injury caused by a tightly 0nd string. He ivas rushed to the vet for emergency care and underwent extensive treatment and surgery. Thanks to the incredible dedication of our team and supporters, Georgie made a full recovery- and is now happily adopted in the UK, living the lite he deserves. While our team and trustee board have remained the same, ?024 saw us further strengthen our social media strateg!, establishing a more consistent and purposetul online presence. Our aim has been to go beyond adoption posts - to educate the public on the plight of cats in the UAE, highlight the rescue work being done. and inspire wider comiiiunity sUPPOrt. Our partnership with HartnoTry Vet Clinic in Dubai continues to be an invaluable part of our TNR work. They reiiiain one of our key veterinary partners and provide excellent care for cats in need. Our partnership with Sea LeTr'el Café, however, has been less actiTr'e this year. with contributions becoming ad hoc and litnit¢d. W¢ arc currcntly revicwiiig how b¢st to foLUS uur partncrship Cfforts in 2025 tu ¢nsur¢ sustainable, long-tcrtn collaboration. Wc have also continued cngagctnciit with Ajtnan Univcrsity. sUPPOrting some small-scalc TNR projccts together. Wliile cc)Ilaboratic)n has been positive, ongoing siipport from the ui)iversity remains limited, so we ¢onlinu¢ lo balance such partnerships carefully to Inainlain th¢ sustainability of our resources. Although 2024 did not bring any Inajor new sponsors or donors, il did mark progress in building our foundations. We began dev¢lopm¢nr of our orricial website, which will be laiinched in 2025. This project is being developed alongside our social media efforts to ensure cohesive branding and storytelling. We also implemented t.0 important ne. fundraising tools= PayPal Giving Fund registration and an Amazon Wishlist, both of which have made it easier for our supporters to contribute financially or donate much- needed supplies such as food, toys, and specialist nutrition. We also ran a targeted fundraising eftort for Toku s medical case where veterinary costs were significant. Thanks to public generosity through GoFundMe and PayPal, he received the treatment he needed and has since made excellent recoveries. One of the key logistical challenges this year has been adapting to DEFRA'S new 48-hour quarantine requirement for cats entering the UK. This rule change has introduced additional complexity and financial strain, as all incoming cats must noiv quarantine together betore joining their adoptive families. To manage this, we partnered with a UK-based cattery ivilling to accommodate these shipments and arranged for a licensed pet taxi S¢'1cC to handlc onivard transfcrs. Whilc t]iis adds cost, it ensures COtnplianc¢ and animal welfare- and we are actively exploring more affordable long-term solutions. ENV638925314589-BCEE-1957-FCFD 27110r2025 18.07 PM UTC
EVERY CAT MATTERS THE TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Looking ahead to 2025, our priorities are to.. Launch and promote the new Every Cat Matters website, establishing a stronger digital presence for outrcaLh, ¢duLation, and fundraising; Continue building a.arenesS through our refined social media strategy. Strengthen partnerships and fundraising capacity to support our TNR programme sustainablv, including getting ¢stablish¢d as an approed tyharily on eBay for au¢tion donations and on Fa¢ebook for community fundraisers. Develop our foster network, which remains one of the greatest challenges in expanding our rescue capacity. and Deepen our collaboration with Ajman University to create meaningful. lasting impact in animal welfare education. At the time of this report, Every Cat Matters has 32 cats awaiting adoption, each receiving the care and compassion they need until they find their forever home. Financial Review Over the 2024 financial year, Every Cat Matters recorded a total income of £1 ?,918, with expenditure atnounting to £12,448, resulting in a net surplus of £470. Funds brought forward from thc prcvious year totalled £i.793, leaving a closing balance of £6,263 at year end. Our main expenditure areas continued to Centre around veterinary care. relocation and quarantine Losts, TNR acti}wity'. and iiicdication for our rcscucs. The incrcasc in vct bills and relocation costs - particularly following DEFRA'S introduction of a Inandatory 48-hour quarantine for incoilling cats from August 2024- had a significaiit financial impact on the charity. This n¢w' rulc has increased the cost and complexity of every relocation, but we remain Committed to ensuring compliaiice while maintaining the higl)est standards of animal welfare. The broader ¢¢onomi¢ ¢limat¢ has also ¢ontinu¢d to influ¢nc¢ our work. The ¢osl-of-living pressures in the UK have affe¢t¢d both adi)ption rates and the level of donations, resulring in a year of caurious fiiiaiicial manageinent. We made the decision to maintain our adoption fee at £?70 throughout 20?4 to avoid deterring potential adopters, balancing accessibility with the need to cover rising costs. In July 20?4, we successfully registered 1th the PayPal Giving Flind, marking an important step toward streamlining hoiv we receive donations and improi'ing transparency for supporters. Although uptake has been gradual: il provides a sustainable and trusted mechanism for future giving. We also began receiving regular monthl}, contributions from one of our adopters, aloiigside occasional one-off donations from others who continue to folloiv and support our work through social media. Looking ahead to 2025, our tinancial priorities are to increase i'isibility and donor engagement through the continued rollout of our social Inedia strategy. a(filiating our charity with eBay and Facebook as approved charitable organisations and the lauiich ot our new webslte. These will help potential adopters and supporters connect more easily with our work. donate online. and learn about our rescue and TNR programtncs. W¢ rciiiain cautiOU51y optimistic that thc5c dcvclopmcnts will itnproi'c our long-tcrni financial sustainability. even as we continue to Iiavigate the challenges of risiiig flight and quaraiitine costs. The net result for the end of our second reporting year is £6,?63 (2023.. £5.793). ENV638925314589-BCEE-1957-FCFD 27110r2025 18.07 PM UTC
EVERY CAT MATTERS THE TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Investmellt Policy and Performance There are no restrictions on the charities power to invest and the Trustees have not adopted an ethical investtncnt policy. Reserves Policy The Trustees, aim is to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds, at a level that will provide sufficient funds tc) respond to appli¢alions for grants and ensur¢ that there are suffi¢ient funds available to ¢ov¢r support and governance costs. The actual level of reserves at 31 December was £3,263 {20?3.. £5,793). Plans for the Fllture The Trustees have no immediate plans to modify or radically change any of the objects, activities or policies described above. Trustees, responsibilities in relation to the finaneial statements Charity law requires the TNstees to prepare financial slalements for each financial year which give a true and fair vie. of the state of affairs of the charity at the end of the financial year and of its surplus or deficit for the financial year. In doing so the Trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; obsetve thc mcthods and principles in the Charitics SORP.. make judgeii)ents and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; State whcthcr applicable accounting standards and statetneiits of recomiiiended practice hai'e been followcd. subjcct to any tllat¢rial d¢partur¢s disL105¢d and cxplaincd in th¢ finanLial stat¢mcnts- and pr¢parc thc fiiiancial statciiicnts oli thc going conccrn basis unlcss it is inappropriatc to prc5Uliie that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the ¢hariry and which enable rhem lo ¢nsur¢ that the finan¢ial slat¢ments Comply w'itli the Accounting Staiidards and Stsieiiients of Recommended Practice and the regiilalions under the Charities A¢t ?0 I l. They ar¢ also reqponqible for safeguarding th¢ charity'8 assets and hence taking r¢asonable steps for th¢ prev¢ntion aiid detection of fraud aiid breaches of law aiid regulations. The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and the financial inforn)ation included on the charity's 'ebSIte. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. Approved by the trus(ees and signed on their behalf by= F Page Trustee Date 27 October 2025 ENV638925314589-BCEE-1957-FCFD 27110r2025 18.07 PM UTC
EVERY CAT MATTERS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Notes Unrestricted runds 2024 Total funds 2024 Unrestricted funds 2023 Total fund5 2023 Income endow'ments from: Donations Others 12,894 24 29,466 104 29,466 104 24 Total 12,918 12,918 29,570 29,570 Expenditure on: Charitable activities (12,276) (12,276} (23,706) (23,706) Others (172) (172} (71) (71) Total {12,448) (12,448) {23,777) (23,777) Net incomel(expenditure) Net movement in funds 470 470 5,793 5,793 470 470 5.793 5,793 Re¢oneiliation of fllnds Total funds brought fonvard 5,793 5,793 Total fllnds earried forward 6,263 6,263 5,793 5,793 ENV638925314589-BCEE-1957-FCFD 27110r2025 18.07 PM UTC
EVERY CAT MATTERS BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Lyote Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 6,263 5,793 6,263 5,793 Net assets 6,?63 5,793 Funds Unrestricted fund 6.263 5,793 The notes on pages 8 to 10 forni part of these financial statements. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 27 October 2025 and were signed on its belialf by.. Trustee ENV638925314589-BCEE-1957-FCFD 27110r2025 18.07 PM UTC
EVERY CAT MATTERS CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Cash flows from operating aetivities 470 5,793 Change in Cash and cash equivalents 470 5,793 Cash and Cash equivalents brought fonvard 5.793 Cash and eash equivalents earried fOard 6,263 5,793 ENV638925314589-BCEE-1957-FCFD 27110r2025 18.07 PM UTC
EVERY CAT MATTERS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Accounting policie3 a) Ba515 of preparatioll The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice appliLable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with rh¢ Finan¢ial Repc)riing Siaiidard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102} The charity is a Public Benefit Entit), as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Mon¢trdry amounts in Ih¢s¢ finan¢ial statements are rounded to ihe nearest £. b) Fund accounting All funds of the charity are held as unrestricted fund and the trustees have the power to distribute income as they see fit in accordance with the overall objectives of the charity. c) Ineoming resources All incoine is recognised once the charity has entitleinent to the incoine, it is probable that the incotnc will bc rcccived and the atnount of incotnc rcccivablc can bc mcasurcd rcliably. Di)nalions ar¢ recognised when the charity has been nolifi¢d in i¥riling of ix)th the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to Conditions that require a level of perforinanc¢ befor¢ the ¢hariiy is entitled to the funds, the income is d¢ferr¢d and not re¢ognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fiilfilment of those conditions is wholly within the Control of the charity and li is probable that those condiiions will b¢ fulfilled in the reporting p¢riod. Entitlement to a legacy is recognised when probate has been granted and the executors have established that there are sufficient funds to honour the will request and any conditions attached have been met. d) Re50urce5 expended and irrecoverable VAT Liabilities are reco¥ni5ed a5 re50urccs expcnded as 500n as there is a legal or constructive obligation Lotniiiittin¥ thc charity to th¢ ¢xp¢nditurc. All ¢xpcnditurc is acLount¢d for on an acLruals basis and has been Classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to tlie category. Grants payable are payments made to third parti¢s in the furtherance of the charitable objectives of the charit. Tl)e grants are accounted for where either the Trustees have agreed to pay the grant wiihi)ut ¢ondition and the recipient has a r¢asi)nabl¢ expectation that they will receive a granl, or any condition attaching to the grant is outside the control of the charity- Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the category of resources expended for 'hICh it was incurred. e) Charitable activities Costs of charitable activities include grants made. ENV638925314589-BCEE-1957-FCFD 27110r2025 18.07 PM UTC
EVERY CAT MATTERS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEIVIENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 D Other costs Other costs comprise all costs involving the public accountability of the charity and its compliance ith rcgulatiun and good praLtiLc. h) Foreign Currency Transactions in for¢ign cu¢neI¢S are translated inio sterling at the rates of exchange ¢urrenl at the date of the transactioiis. Foreign currency monetary assets aiid liabilities in the balance sheet are translated into st¢rling al the rates of exchange ruling at the end of the year. Resulting exchange gains and losses are taken to the Staleinenl of Financial Activities. Donations and legacies 2024 2023 Donations 12,894 29,466 Analysis of charitable expenditure The charity undertook both direct charitable activities and also awarded grants to a one institution during the year in furtherance ot its charitsble activities. No support costs ere incurred in the delivery of these grants. 2024 2023 Relocation costs Grants madc Medical/licalthlsickness G¢n¢ral putTTrOSCS 6,573 16,902 250 6,418 136 5,703 Total 12,276 23,706 Other costs 2024 2023 Bank charges Protitl{loss) on foreign exchange Sundry expenses 14 70 158 172 71 Trustees, remuneration The Trustees received no remuneration or expenses during the year. Employees Thcrc wcre no ctnployccs during thc year. The daily administration of thc charity is catTied out by the trustees. ENV638925314589-BCEE-1957-FCFD 27110r2025 18.07 PM UTC
EVERY CAT MATTERS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEIVIENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 Analysis of cash and cash equivalents 2024 2023 Cash at bank 6,263 5,793 Total cash and cash equivalents 6.263 5,793 10 ENV638925314589-BCEE-1957-FCFD 27110r2025 18.07 PM UTC