PROTECTED PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES ST FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Trustees present their report with the financial statements for the period 17 March 2023 to 31" December 2023. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY The principal activity of the Charity for the period ended 31" December 2023 is the rescue, care, rehabilitation and rehoming of sick, abandoned or unwanted animals. REVIEW OF THE BUSINESS Protected Paws Animal Rescue obtained Charitable status on 17 March 2023. The financial statements covers the period from becoming a registered charity on 17 March 2023 until 31 December 2023. Since commencement until 31" December 2023, the Charity has rescued over 700 animals predominately cats, with foxes, dogs, pigeons, ferrets, geese and squirrels on an adhoc basis. The Charity operates purely on a voluntary basis and there are no paid employees or staff. It has 2 main sources of income, adoption fees and donations. The Charity relies on a network of foster homes whilst the animals are under the Charities care. The Charity did not own or lease any property during the period ended 31 December 2023. The majority of the expenses incurred relate to medicallveterinary costs for sick or injured animals and maintenance costs for the animals in foster care as well as vaccinations, micro chipping, flea/worminE treatments and spraying prior to rehoming for all animals in our care. Transportation costs are mainly for Ubers that are taken to rescue abandoned/sick animals and then to the Charity or Veterinary Practices where they can get immediate care. Whilst all efforts are taken to request asslstance from volunteers for tran5POrtation, frequently Ubers are required as the Charity has no other means of getting to the animal quickly and transporting them. The Charity also provides transportation to Vets that offer their time to the Charity on the weekends on a pro-bono basis, giving their time and experience to operate on the animals. Occasionally, the Charity will order food during these days and these are either included in Transportation or Subsistence costs in the financial statements. The Charity currently has surplus funds, however, we anticipate our veterinary costs to increase in 2024 as the Charity has a non-euthanasian policy unless recommended by the presiding vet/specialist. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHI HUNG HO FCCA TRUSTEE ANDTREASURER PaEe4of8 ## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND** ## **UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** **FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023 FOR PROTECTED PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE** ## **REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1202369** Page **1** of **8** ## **PROTECTED PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE** ## **CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** ## **FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023** ||Page| |---|---| |Charity information|3| |Report of the Trustees|4| |Income Statement|5| |Balance Sheet|6| |Notes to the Financial Statements|7-8| Page **2** of **8** ## **PROTECTED PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE** ## **CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION INFORMATION** ## **FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023** TRUSTEES: KERRY FLYNN (APPOINTED 2 DECEMBER 2022) CHI HUNG HO (APPOINTED 2 DECEMBER 2022) REBECCA BIANCONI (APPOINTED 2 DECEMBER 2022) JULIE JIMENEZ (APPOINTED 2 DECEMBER 2022) MEGAN WALDEN (APPOINTED 13 OCTOBER 2023) TREASURER: CHI HUNG HO REGISTERED OFFICE: 16 BRIAR COURT LISGAR TERRACE LONDON W14 8BY Page **3** of **8** ## **PROTECTED PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE** ## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES** ## **FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023** The Trustees present their report with the financial statements for the period 17 March 2023 to 31[st] December 2023. ## **PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY** The principal activity of the Charity for the period ended 31[st] December 2023 is the rescue, care, rehabilitation and rehoming of sick, abandoned or unwanted animals. ## **REVIEW OF THE BUSINESS** Protected Paws Animal Rescue obtained Charitable status on 17 March 2023. The financial statements covers the period from becoming a registered charity on 17 March 2023 until 31 December 2023. Since commencement until 31[st] December 2023, the Charity has rescued over 700 animals predominately cats, with foxes, dogs , pigeons, ferrets, geese and squirrels on an adhoc basis. The Charity operates purely on a voluntary basis and there are no paid employees or staff. It has 2 main sources of income, adoption fees and donations. The Charity relies on a network of foster homes whilst the animals are under the Charities care. The Charity did not own or lease any property during the period ended 31 December 2023. The majority of the expenses incurred relate to medical/veterinary costs for sick or injured animals and maintenance costs for the animals in foster care as well as vaccinations, micro chipping, flea/worming treatments and spraying prior to rehoming for all animals in our care. Transportation costs are mainly for Ubers that are taken to rescue abandoned/sick animals and then to the Charity or Veterinary Practices where they can get immediate care. Whilst all efforts are taken to request assistance from volunteers for transportation, frequently Ubers are required as the Charity has no other means of getting to the animal quickly and transporting them. The Charity also provides transportation to Vets that offer their time to the Charity on the weekends on a pro-bono basis, giving their time and experience to operate on the animals. Occasionally, the Charity will order food during these days and these are either included in Transportation or Subsistence costs in the financial statements. The Charity currently has surplus funds, however, we anticipate our veterinary costs to increase in 2024 as the Charity has a non-euthanasian policy unless recommended by the presiding vet/specialist. ## **ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES** CHI HUNG HO FCCA **TRUSTEE AND TREASURER** Page **4** of **8** ## **PROTECTED PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE** ## **INCOME STATEMENT** ## **FOR THE PERIOD 17[TH] MARCH 2023 TO 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023** |**Income**
Adoption fees
Donations
Bank Interest Received
**Total Income**
**Expenses**
Food, Medicine & Supplies

Veterinary costs

Transportation

Subscriptions & Marketing

Subsistence

**Net surplus for the period**|



33,542
43,779
3,289
414
751

|**£**
62,970
61,080
76
**124,126**
81,775
**£ 42,351**| |---|---|---| Page **5** of **8** ## **PROTECTED PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE** ## **BALANCE SHEET** ## **AS AT 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023** ## **Current assets:** Cash at bank and in hand (note 2) £ **£42,351** ## **Represented by:** Retained reserves (note 3) **£42,351** ## **APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD** : CHI HUNG HO FCCA **TRUSTEE AND TREASURER** DATE: 2 JULY 2024 Page **6** of **8** ## **PROTECTED PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** ## **FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023** ## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** ## **Accounting convention** The financial statements have been prepared under the receipts and payments basis. All expenditure is paid immediately when incurred, except for vet costs which are paid monthly. ## **Adoption Fees** Adoption fees are charged in accordance with the published rates on the adoption application forms and recognised on a cash basis. Where possible, adopters are encouraged to pay the adoption fee prior to collection. ## **Donations** Donations include Gift Aid received during the year of £4,320. Just Giving is the platform used for claiming gift aid and receives the majority of donations. Other donations are received directly into the bank account, via Paypal, or via the Charitable Aid Foundation. Included in donations are the bank balance of £1,198 and Paypal balance of £11 as at 16[th] March 2023, as these represented net donations after costs prior to the rescue receiving charitable status on 17[th] March 2023. ## **Food, Medication and Supplies** This represents costs required to maintain the rescued animals in kennels or at foster homes. The Charity is responsible for all costs for the upkeep of the animals in foster homes and supplies are often sent direct to the foster whilst the animals are in their care. Included in supplies are cost of acquiring cages and carriers. These are not shown as fixed assets as they are constantly at foster homes and frequently damaged/lost so are written off at date of purchase. ## **2. Cash at Bank** |**2. Cash at Bank**||| |---|---|---| |Lloyds – Current account
**Term Deposit Accounts**
United Trust Bank – 6 Month deposit 30.04.34
United Trust Bank – 6 Month deposit 22.01.24
Paypal|7,576
7,500|**31.12.23**
26,995
15,076
280
**£42,351**| ||
|| Page **7** of **8** ## **PROTECTED PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** ## **FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023** |**3. Reserves**

Balance b/fwd

Surplus for the period

Balance C/fwd
|**£**
**-**
**42,351**
**£42,351**|**£**
**-**
**42,351**| |---|---|---| Page **8** of **8** ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF PROTECTED PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Protected Paws Animal Rescue (the Charity) for the period ended 31 December 2023. ## **Responsibilities and basis of report** As the trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’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 examiner’s statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. 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: Name: Amy Thompson CA Address: 57 Church Lane, London, SW19 3HQ Date: 2 July 2024