SOS SERBIAN POINTER & PALS RESCUE
ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE 10 MONTHS PERIOD OF 19TH JUNE 2023 TO 31ST MARCH 2024
CHARITY REGISTRATION No. 1203623
Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF
SOS SERBIAN POINTER & PALS RESCUE
CONTENTS
Page 3 Legal and Administrative Information Pages 4 to 5 Trustees' Annual Report Page 6 Independent Examiner's Report on the accounts Page 7 Statement of Receipts and Payments Page 8 Statement of Assets and Liabilities Pages 9 to 10 Notes to the Accounts
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SOS SERBIAN POINTER & PALS RESCUE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER 1203623 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 19th June 2023 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31st March 2024 TRUSTEES SERVING DURING AND Amanda Slade - Chair AFTER THE YEAR Allison Burgess
GOVERNING INSTRUMENT
Trust deed dated 01 April 2021 as amended by resolution dated 12 June 2023
OBJECTS
For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of dogs and cats in Serbia which are in need of care and attention;
To maintain an support rescue facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals;
To provide these facilities for such animals while actively seeking new homes for 'rescued' animals.
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
SOS Serbian Pointer & Pals Rescue Hamilton House 87-89 Bell Street Reigate RH2 7AN
PRIMARY BANKERS
Barclays Bank Leicester LE87 2BB
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Z Derbak MAAT AATQB Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF
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SOS SERBIAN POINTER & PALS RESCUE
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE 10 MONTHS PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
OBJECTIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
SOS Serbian Pointers and Pals Rescue was formed for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of dogs in Serbia and Romania who are in need of care and attention and in particular, to maintain and support rescue facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals. To provide a safe facilities of private kennel and boarding costs for dogs both in Serbia and Romania and the UK while actively seeking homes for dogs in our care. Undertake spay and neutering campaigns with local rescuers.
We have maintained a strong database of sponsors to help pay for ongoing monthly upkeep costs. However with the cost of living crisis, we have seen a notable decrease in regular sponsors and support to various fundraising events. This has lead the group to focus on more target driven fundraising campaigns and the need to apply for charity grants to make ends meet each month. As a result, fundraisers and further appeals are needed to cover the monthly shortfalls, vet bills and pay for spay and neutering campaigns. Thanks to our great volunteers and support from our members, we have been able to reach our targets each month, raising enough funds to ensure are bills are paid to keep our dogs safe.
Appeals for fosters are also made so we can travel dogs to the UK and reduce our outgoings and free up much needed space so more dogs can be rescued in Serbia. For dogs that have travelled to the UK and haven't found appropriate homes / failed adoptions, we use boarding kennels and also provide behavioural experts when required.
The Trustees have completed the Annual Report and financial statements for SOS Serbian Pointer and Pals Rescue for the year ending 31.03.2024. The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies House Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommendation Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with their Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) effective 1 January 2015.
Jan Murray has consistently lead our fundraising each month and comes up with new ideas to generate more interest within the group, attracting more members to participate.
More volunteers are needed to support with fundraising and administrative duties going forward into the next financial year.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Serbian Pointer and Pals Rescue continues, where possible to rescue dogs from the streets and Public Shelters, provides private pensions/kennels, arranges veterinary care when required and rehoming of unwanted dogs.
Suitable dogs are promoted for foster / adoption in the UK. We also educate our members and adopters on animal welfare issues both in Serbia and GB through the platform of Facebook.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Gross income from all sources for this year stands at £62,513. The majority of this is generated by sponsorship and general donations. Over the year, there was a total expenditure of £61,261, the majority of this being kennel fees and general upkeep expenses in both Serbia, Romania and the UK and veterinary costs.
Currently there are no reserves held due to the rescues' everyday expenses and increasing costs, mainly being kennel fees and veterinary costs.
Setting up a savings account is currently being discussed, which will be used for reserves should we need to take any emergency rescues.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
Report to the trustees/members of SOS SERBIAN POINTER & PALS RESCUE (charity number: 1203623) on the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024 set out on pages 7 to 10.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT
As the charity trustees of the Trust, 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 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 EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have 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.
Zita Derbak MAAT AATQB Sign: Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Date: 11.07.2025 Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF
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SOS SERBIAN POINTER & PALS RESCUE
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
FOR THE 10 MONTHS PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
| RECEIPTS : Notes Voluntary Receipts 2a Investment Income 2b TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS : Costs of Charitable Activities 3a Governance Costs 3b TOTAL PAYMENTS Net Receipts/(payments) Transfer between Funds Cash funds this year end Cash funds at charity registration on 19.06.2023 |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2023/24 2022/23 £ £ £ £ 62,514 0 62,514 0 0 0 0 0 62,514 0 62,514 0 61,261 0 61,261 0 0 0 0 0 61,261 0 61,261 0 1,253 0 1,253 0 0 0 0 0 925 0 925 0 2,178 0 2,178 0 |
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The notes on pages 9 to 10 form part of these accounts.
All operations are continuing operations.
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M-•i*r-24 C••h Funth: 2.1 2.17• WA 1nd+p1rt Ex•7w• F L¥W) 11<4M AS 1.140 9,537 9.537
SOS SERBIAN POINTER & PALS RESCUE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE 10 MONTHS PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The accounts have been prepared under the “Receipts and Payments” basis as prescribed by the Charity Commissioners, and they meet the appropriate legal requirements.
| 2. RECEIPTS a) Voluntary Receipts Donations/Sponsorship Fundraising Adoption donations Pet insurance Charity grant b) Investment Income N/A 3. PAYMENTS a) Costs of Charitable Activities Pensions - Serbia Romania Kennel Fees - UK Vet bills Pet insurance Nexguard Spectra Flea / tic treatment Pet transportation Grooming fees Registered Office fees Fundraiser gift purchase Donation refund Banking fees Miscellaneous expenses Postage reimbursement PayPal fees Street dog donation b) Governance Costs N/A |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2023/24 2022/23 £ £ £ £ 40,283 0 40,283 0 19,030 0 19,030 0 2,080 0 2,080 0 121 0 121 0 1,000 0 1,000 0 62,514 0 62,514 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2023/24 2022/23 £ £ £ £ 24,811 0 24,811 0 1,512 0 1,512 0 21,720 0 21,720 0 6,983 0 6,983 0 2,876 0 2,876 0 215 0 215 22 0 22 0 1,831 0 1,831 0 50 0 50 0 149 0 149 224 0 224 0 60 0 60 0 0 0 0 300 0 300 0 74 0 74 0 114 0 114 0 320 0 320 0 61,261 0 61,261 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
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FOR THE 10 MONTHS PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
SOS SERBIAN POINTER & PALS RESCUE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)
4. DESIGNATED AND RESTRICTED FUNDS
The charity held no designated and restricted fund in YE 2023/24.
5. PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES OR RELATED PARTIES
Amand Slade, trustee, received £11,271 reimbursement for her out of pocket expenses in the financial period 23/24. These costs were paid for vet bills, donations and expenses of their Serbian connections in relation to the charity work. She also has given loan to the charity at the start of the organisation, and the loan's outstanding balance is £9,537 at financial year end 2024/225.Tthe loan is repayable without any set deadline and will depend on affordability. One trustee gave £1010 unconditional donation in the year.
Allison Burgess, trustees, received £70 reimbursement for her out of pocket expenses in the financial period 2023/24.
7. PUBLIC BENEFIT
The charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the charity has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
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