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Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date 06 February 2024
Period end date 05 February 2025
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Betley Cat Rescue Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1206828 Charity's principal address Brookside Church Lane Betley Postcode CW3 9AY
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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| Joanne Grice Barratt |
Chair | |||
| TraceyKimberley | Treasurer | |||
| Gillian Maskew | ||||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
Constitution
- (eg. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted
Association
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Trustees of the charity are appointed by the existing board. Eligibility for Trustee selection methods trusteeship requires a minimum of two years of prior volunteer service with (eg. appointed by, elected by) the charity. This requirement helps ensure that trustees have a strong understanding of the organisation’s operations, values, and commitment to animal welfare.
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of cats and kittens in need of care and attention and, in particular to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals, to educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among cats and, the neutering of cats following advice from veterinary surgeons.
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We provide shelter, food and veterinary care for homeless, stray, abandoned and unwanted cats and kittens, finding safe and loving homes wherever possible. For cats unable to live as domestic pets, we secure supported placements on smallholdings, stables and farms as working cats. All cats and kittens receive appropriate veterinary treatment, including microchipping and vaccination. Adult cats are neutered; kittens under six months are not neutered. We also work to reduce overpopulation through humane trap, neuter and return (TNR) initiatives within the community.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
We respond to reports from the public to trap and scan found cats and, when necessary, respectfully remove deceased cats. We support vulnerable individuals by providing financial assistance towards veterinary bills, food and litter, helping to prevent unnecessary surrender and keep cats in loving homes. We also assist victims of domestic violence by offering temporary accommodation or rehoming for their cats where required to ensure the safety and wellbeing of both owner and animal.
Promoting responsible cat ownership and high standards of care remains central to our work. We provide practical advice and ongoing support to adopters and supporters, including specialist guidance for those caring for shy, traumatised and ex-feral cats, to help ensure successful, longterm placements and improve feline welfare across our community.
Through community engagement, social media and fundraising events, we share information on neutering, healthcare, behaviour and responsible ownership. We attend fundraising events, run online raffles and appeals, and apply for grant funding to support our work. We are partnered with a national pet retailers foundation, helping to strengthen our resources and extend our impact within the community.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
During the year, the charity continued to deliver significant impact to improve feline welfare, reduce overpopulation, and support responsible ownership within the community. We successfully rehomed 232 cats into safe and permanent homes. In addition, we secured 40 supported placements for feral cats that were not suitable for domestic environments, ensuring their welfare needs were met in appropriate settings. We also reunited 8 lost cats with their families, preventing unnecessary relinquishment and distress.
Preventative work remained central to our activities. Through our Trap Neuter Release (TNR) programme, 420 cats were neutered, including 370 via subsidised vouchers and 40 fully funded by the charity.
We provided veterinary treatment to the value of £51,103.30 , ensuring cats in our care received appropriate medical attention. We continued to work closely with local veterinary practices to deliver high standards of care. Supporting vulnerable individuals formed an important part of our work. We assisted 3 individuals experiencing domestic violence, providing temporary accommodation for one person’s cats and arranging safe rehoming where necessary. We also supported 5 owners to retain their cats by offering financial assistance with neutering, medical treatment, food, and litter, with two cases remaining ongoing at the year end. The charity also applied for 9 grant opportunities during the year and was successful in securing 4 awards.
We maintained two active Facebook platforms to support adoption, fundraising, and community engagement. We attended multiple fairs and in-store events, and ran raffles, appeals, and collections to raise essential funds. We were pleased to partner with a national pet retailer’s foundation to strengthen our resources and extend our reach. The charity also increased public awareness of feline welfare issues. We were nominated for the BBC Radio Stoke “Make a Difference Award” and gave three interviews on BBC Radio Stoke highlighting the plight of stray and feral cats in Stoke-on-Trent. In addition, we delivered a presentation at a local Freemasons’ dinner, discussing the vital role of rescue organisations, the importance of neutering and microchipping, and the growing problem of abandoned and stray cats in the UK.
We continued to work collaboratively with other local rescue organisations, both providing and receiving practical and financial support where appropriate. This partnership approach strengthens the local rescue network and ensures the best possible outcomes for cats in need.
Overall, the trustees are satisfied that the charity has made measurable progress during the year in advancing its charitable objectives and delivering clear public benefit within the community.
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Section E Financial review
The charity aims to maintain monthly unrestricted reserves of £3,000 to Brief statement of the cover essential running. Due to the unpredictable nature of veterinary charity’s policy on reserves care, maintaining this level can be challenging. The trustees manage this by carrying out quarterly financial reviews and organising additional fundraising as needed.
Details of any funds materially The charity has not experienced any funds in deficit during the financial in deficit year.
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Tracey Kimberley Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Treasurer etc) Date 15/02/2026
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Betley Cat Rescue 1206828 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period To from 06/02/2024 05/02/2025
| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 55,415 9,650 850 4,300 - - - - 70,215 - - - 70,215 51,103 129 524 4,249 114 19 419 - - 56,557 - - - 56,557 13,659 - - 13,659 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 55,415 9,650 850 4,300 - - - - 70,215 - - - 70,215 51,103 129 524 4,249 114 19 419 - - 56,557 - - - 56,557 13,659 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donations | 55,415 | - | ||||
| Adoptions | 9,650 | - | ||||
| FundraisingEvents | 850 | - | ||||
| Grants | 4,300 | - | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
70,215 | - | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| Vets | 51,103 | - | ||||
| FundraisingExpenses | 129 | - | ||||
| Medication | 524 | - | ||||
| repairs | 4,249 | - | ||||
| Food | 114 | - | ||||
| Postage | 19 | - | ||||
| Sundries | 419 | - | ||||
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| **Sub total ** | 56,557 | - | ||||
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 13,659 | - | - | 13,659 |
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| 13,659 | - | - | 13,659 | - |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Coop Business Account Virgin Fundraisng Account Details Details Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 7,005 - 6,654 - - - 13,659 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name TraceyKimberley |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| TraceyKimberley | 16/02/2026 | ||
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ members of Betley Cat rescue On accounts for the year 06/02/2024 to 05/02/2025 Charity no (if any) 1206828 ended Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 05/02/2025 .
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) 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.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Date: 15/02/2026
Signed: Name: Carol Williamson Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 276 Barlaston Old Road Barlaston ST12 9EW
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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