Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 08 December 2023 Period start date To 31 December 2024 Period end date
Charity name: Cure4DM
Charity registration number: 1206120
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To raise funds for research into Canine Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) and create a wider DM awareness |
| 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 |
By raising awareness of this degenerative condition amongst owners of affected breeds. Assisting in the provision of mobility aids to improve the quality of life for affected dogs. Provide advice, support & information on caring for dogs with DM and provision of funding to support research with the aim of providing a better understanding of the disease and eventually finding a cure |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustee’s are aware of the guidance of the Charity Commission on public benefit and respond accordingly. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers
Other
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | Investigated new areas where funding may be of use to advance research into the disease. Established an on line presence bringing up to date information on DM for the benefit of owners and veterinary professionals .Established contacts enabling the provision of mobility aids to provide ongoing quality of life. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity finds itself in a positive position. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No minimum figure is set for reserves held but they are essential to enable research grants to be made in future. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £11,148 |
| 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 | N/A |
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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 | CIO – Foundation Model Constitution document |
| 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 | By Trustee nomination or advertising giving regard to required skills/experience for effective administration of the CIO. Selection will be made by review of applicant during board meeting and subsequent vote of Trustees for approval |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Cure4DM |
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| Other name the charity uses | ???????????? |
| Registered charity number | 1206120 |
| Charity’s principal address | Watts Cottage Guildford Road Shamley Green Guildford GU5 0RS |
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) |
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| Kathryn Everson | Chair | |||
| Theresa Brenda Sullivan |
Secretary | |||
| TonyWiltshire | Treasurer | |||
| Jason Hickling | 23 April 2025 | |||
| Samantha Puleston Fearnley |
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| Deborah Hill | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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
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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) A. Wiltshire Full name(s) Anthony Wiltshire
Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc)
Date
Cure4DM Financial Statement
– 8 Dec 2023 31Dec 2024
Income £11,222.34 Expenses £25.00 Outgoings £11,148.17 Surplus £74.17