THREE DOGS Trustees Report and Accounts 1ST SEPTEMBER 2025 Registered Charty Number 1206532 WATERS & ATKINSON Chartered Accountants The Old Court House Clad( Street Morecambe Lancashire LA4 SHR THREE DOGS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERIOD ENDED 1ST SEPTEMBER 2025 CONTENTS PAGE Tru51ees Annual Report 3to6 Receipts and Payments Account Slalemenl of Assets and Liabilities THREE DOGS TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT PERIOD ENDED 1ST SEPTEMBER 2025 The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the unaudrted financial statements of the charity for the period ended 1st September 2025. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTF14TIVE DETAILS Registered charity name Three Ocgs Charity registration number 1206532 Principal office 2 Maylands Square Morecambe Lancashire LA4 5RY THE TRUSTEES The trustees who seNed the charity during the per¥Jd were as fdb)ws.' Y05sarian Gibson - Chair Patricia Bradshaw- Trustee Tracy Lord- Trustee Stuart SinckiT- Trustee Accountants Waters & Atkrnson Chartered Accountants The Okl Court House Clark Street Morecambe Lancashire LA4 SHR THREE DOGS TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT PERIOD ENDED 1ST SEPTEMBER 2025 OBJECTIVES OF THE CHARITY To promote humane behaviour towards animals by tso"lrtah"ng through funding appropriate care. protecb"on. treatment and security for dogs which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness. maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage and to educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among dogs. The relief of financial haidship among people living or working in Lancashire and the surrounding a￿a by providing such persons ￿th goods or servi￿5 pertaining to anirnal welfare which they ￿Uld not otherwise afftird through lack ol means. MAIN ACTIVITIES IN RELATION TO THE OBJECTIVES Supprlrt people who are struggling wth the ￿51 of living ¢￿SiS and are responsiblè for a dog or dogs. Wé provide food. bedding and equipment for dogs arKI help their owners to make an init]"al eonsultab.on appointment with their vet to ensure proper care. We educate on welfare and good pradtrct wth caring for dogs. CONSTITUTION CIO- Foundation règistered 15 January 2024 TRUSTEES The members of the committee of the charity are its trustees for the purpose of charity law and throughout this report ale collectively referred to as'the trustees". As set out in the constitution the trustees are elecied at the Annual General meeb.ng and serve until the follo￿n9 Annual General Meeting. ADDITIONAL GOVERNANCE ISSUES Nothing of note. THREE DOGS TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT PERIOD ENDED 1ST SEPTEMBER 2025 SUMMARY OF MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE CHARITY IN THE PERIOD During the year ended 1 September 2025. Three Dogs chartty has continued to grow rts reputation local￿ as a compassionate, community-led organisation supporting both people and Iheir dogs during period5 of hardship. The charity provided SLJPPOrt, practical help, and adwce to over 100 individuals and families facing challenges in¢luding financial hardship, dog behaviour and medical concerns: housing difficulties, and aC￿S lo essential dog equipment and food. In addrtion, the charty provided ongoing practs.cal assistance to more than 20 people each month through the provision of donaled rtems. emergency dog Suppl￿$. and equipment. Three Dogs slrenglhened ils community presen¢e through information and awareness events aimed al improving dog welfare. responsible ownership, ar¢d access to support seM¢es. The charty also worked collaboratively wrth local organisalions and community grovps lo improve pathways to support for dog owners in need. A significant achievement during the year was the development of a dedicated fundraising commrttee to 5UPPOrt the long-lerm sustainability and growih of the charty- This has helped increase communrty involvement and volunteer engagement The charity also continued its work supporting wple experiencing homelessness, veterans and vulnerable individuals with dogs. This included partnership SUPFK)rt wrth an organisation assisting veterans and serV￿e users. Pracli¢al support included the provision of suttable hamesses and equipment lo enable owners lo safely allend training and behawoural support sessions whe¥e leads alone were not appropriate. During the year, Three Dogs hosted a successful first anniversary Community event attended by the Mayor. I￿al veterinary representatives. chartbes. and supporter5. The event helped strengthen l(tal partnerships, raise awareness of the charity's work. and Pfovide and information to members of the publi¢ regarding dog welfare and support services. FINANCIAL REVIEW The accounts for the period ended 1 st September 2025 showed a surplus of £307 with reserves of £4,482. The Iruslees are working hard to increase income from granEs but this is prowng difficult given the current economic condrtions. Donations tolalled £300 in the year. HOW OUR ACTIVITIES DELIVER PUBUC BENEFIT The Charity supports people who are frnancialty Struggling lo care for their dogs, helpTng them access essential items and services they may nol otherwse afford. Thi5 indudes our doggy bank. whi¢h prowdes food. bedding. and basic supplies. We also assist vulnerable dog5 who have suffered neglect or poor Irealmenl, ensuring they receive the care and protection they need. Our wort¢ helps improve animal welfare, promotes responsible ownership, and supports pe(ple facing hardship. RESERVES POUCY The trustees consider that a prudent level of reserves for a ¢harty of this nature would be approximately £5,000. However. due lo the current uncertainties around income generation and the eatly stage of the Charitls development, (( has not yet been possible to build up reserves lo this level. By order of the Trustees Yossarian Gibson - Chair THREE DOGS TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT PERJOD ENDED 1ST SEPTEMBER 2025 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES The charity's Iruslees are responsible for preparing the Tmstees Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance wrth appli¢able law and Unrted Kingdom Accounting Standards Iuniled Kingdom Generally Accepted AcGounling Praclicel. The law applicable to ¢haiities in England and Wales requires the Iruslees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair Mew of the slate of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resOur￿S of the charity for th* period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to". sele¢l suitable &counling poI￿leS and Ihen appty them consislentty.. observe the methods and principles in the Charilies SORP. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent". state whether applicable accounting standards have been folkjwed, subject to any m*erial departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements", prepare the financial statements on the going concem basrs unless rt Is inappropriate to presume that the chanty will continue in cyeralion. The Iruslees are responsible for keepirvJ proper accounting records that disc105e wlh reasonable accuracy at any time the financial posrtion of the charity and enable them Eo ensure that the financial statements comply wth the Chanties Act 2011. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the chartty and hen￿ for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. THREE DOGS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERIOD ENDED 1ST SEPTEMBER 2025 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the period ended 1st September 2025 Unrestricted activities 2025 2024 Income Sales Donations 23.953 300 6,153 1.448 Total Incoming Resources Expenditure Wages and salaries Rent Rates and water Power. light and heal A¢¢ountancy Repairs and ienewals Insurance Software Merchant charges Advertising Telephone Sundry expenses 12,772 8.055 485 542 1.458 93 594 419 219 229 157 22 218 194 193 49 236 10 446 Total Expenditure Net movement in funds 307 THREE DOGS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERJOD ENDED 1ST SEPTEMBER 2025 Balance Sheet as at 1st September 2025 2025 2024 Current assets Bank Total 4.462 4,462 4.155 4.155 Reserves Registered Charity Number. 1206532 These accounts were approved by the trustees and authorised for issue on the 2oo52G and are signed on their behaw by-. Yossarian Gibson Chair