THREE DOGS Trustees Report and Accounts 1ST SEPTEMBER 2024 Registeied Charity Number 12C6532 WATERS & ATKINSON Chanered Accountants The Old Court House Clark Streel Morecambe Lancashire LA4 SHR THREE DOGS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERIOD ENDED 1ST SEPTEMBR 2024 CONTENTS PAGE Trustees Annual Report 3to6 Receipts and Payments Account Slalefflenl of Assets and Liabilities THREE DOGS TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT PERIOD ENDED 1ST SEPTEMBER 2024 The Iruslees hav@ pleasurè in presenting their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the period ended 1 st September 2024 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered charity name Three Dogs Charity registration number 1206532 Principal office 2 Maylands Square Mor&cambe Lancashire LA4 5RY THE TRUSTEES The trustees who served the charity during the period were as folkl￿_ Yossarian Gibson - Chair Patricia Bradshaw - Trustee Tracy Lord - Trustee Stuart Sinclair- Trustee Accountants Waters & AU(inson Chartered Accountants The Old Court House Clark Street Morecambe Lancashire LA4 SHR THREE DOGS TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT PERIOD ENDED 1ST SEPTEMBER 2024 OBJECTIVES OF THE CHARITY To promoté humane behaviour towards animals by facilitating through funding appropriate care, protection. treatrtTent and security lor d[￿$ which are in need of care and attention by ￿sOn of sickness. maltreatrnent, poor circumstances or ill usage and lo educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfaie in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffenng among dryjs. Thè relief of financial hardship among people living or working in Lancashire and the surrounding area by providing such persons wth g￿$ or services pertaining to animal welfare which they could not othen￿lSe afford Ihrough lack of means. MAIN ACTIVITIES IN RELATION TO THE OBJECTrVES Support people who are struggling wilh the c05t of living crisis and ale responsible for 8 dog or dogs We provide food. bedding and equipment for dogs and help their owners to make an inrtial consultation appoInt￿ent with their vet to ensure proper care. We educate oll welfaie and good practice wilh caring lor dcgs_ CONSTITUTION CIO - Foundation registered 15 January 2024 TRUSTEES The members of the committee of the chaiity are its trustees for the purpose of charity law and throughout this report are colleclively referred to as'the trUSt￿-. As Set out in the constitution the trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeiing and serve until the ft)Ilowing Annual General Meeting ADDITIONAL GOVERNANCE ISSUES Nothing of note THREE DOGS TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT PERIOD ENDED 1ST SEPTEMBER 2024 SUMMARY OF MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE CHARITY IN THE PERIOD As this was the Charity's first period of operation the primary locus vras on establishing 8 solid foundalion lo deliver on our charitable objectives effectively. The Charity was fomially constituted and became operational during the perK)d. with key achievemenis including Raising aw?￿neSS of the Charty's mission to Pfomote hurnane treatmenl of dogs. particularly those suffering duè to sickness. maltreatment. n￿leCt. or pcx)r circumstances Developing key infrastructure such as administrat5ve systems. g0veMan￿ Pfowlures. and p￿ICieS lo ensure effective and ethical operations. Engaging with the l(Kal con)munity across Lancashire and Sufrounding areas io build visibility and support for our Gau5e. induding outreach via sKial media and Ictal events. Building earty-stage partnerships and neiworks with veterinary professionals. local organisations. and potential volullteers to support future welfare work. Assisting cases of hardship where possible. by beginning to provide advicè. support. or referrals to those struggling to access appropriate animal care due lo financial limitations. Laying the groundworf( Iof ftjture educational efforts aimed * irnproving public undèrstanding of animal welfare and preventing crLJelty lo dogs. FINANCIAL REVIEW The accounts lor the period ended 1st September 2024 showed a surplus of£4.155 The trustees are working hard lo increase income from grants but this is proving difticult gwen the ¢urrent economic conditions. A donation worthy of note was from 3 mÈntsl health charty. amounting to £1.350. HOW OUR ACTIVITIES DELIVER PUBLIC BENEFIT The Charity supports people who are financially struggling to care for their dogs, helping them atte5S essential items and services they may not otherwise afford This includes oui doggy bank, which provides food. bedding. and basic supplies. We a150 assist vulnerable dogs who have suffered neglect or pool Iiealmenl, ensuring they receive the care and protect￿n they need Our work helps improve animal welfare. promotès responsible ownership, and support5 people fa￿ng hardship. RESERVES POLICY The Iruslees consider that a prudent level of reserves lof a charity ol this nature would be approximately £5.000. However, due lo the current unc&rtainlies around Income generation and the early stage of the Charity's d&velopment, il has not yet b*n possible to build up reserves to this level. By order of the Trustee5 Yossarian Gibson - Chair THREE DOGS TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT PERIOD ENDED 1ST SEPTEMBER 2024 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES The charity's Iruslees are responsible for preparing the Trustees Annual Rerx)rt and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounbng Standards (United Kingdofll Generally Accepted Ac¢oLJnting Practs"cel. The law applicable lo charities in England and Wales requiw the trustees to prepare financial slalemenls for each financial year which give a true fair view of the slate of affairs of Ihe Gharity and ol the incoming resources and application ol resources ol the charity for that periocf. In preparing these financial statements. the trustees are required lo.. select suitable aecounting Policies and Ihen appty them consistentty." observe the melhcrfjs and principles in the Charities SORP," make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.. siale whether applicable accounbng slandards have been followèd. subject lo any aterial departures disclosed and explained in ihe financial statements". prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless il 15 inappropriate lo presume thal the charity Nwll continue in operation. The Iruslees are responsible for keeping proper accounb.ng records that disclose wlh reasonable a¢¢ura¢y al any lime the financial position ol the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial slalemenls corllply with the Charib'es Act 2011. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the asse15 of the charity and hence for iaking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregulari(Es THREE DOGS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERIOD ENDED 1ST SEPTEMBER 2024 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the period ended 1st September 2024 Unrestricted activities 2024 Income Sales Donations 6,153 1.448 Total Incoming Resources Expenditure Wages and salaries Rent Rates and water Power, light and he21 Repairs and renewals Insurance Merchalll charges Advertising Telephone Sundry expenses 542 1.458 93 193 49 236 10 446 Total Expenditure Net movement in funds 4.155 THREE DOGS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERIOD ENDED 1STSEPTEMBER 2024 Balance Sheet as at 1st September 2024 2024 Current assets Bank Total 4,155 Reserves Regi5ter8d Charity Nurnber. 1206532 These accounts were approved by the members of the committee and authorised for isstje on the and are signed on their behalf by.. .vJ.....&A... as Yossarian Gibson Chair