Charity Registration No. 1207039 SOUTHERN SIGHTHOUND RESCUE TRUSTEES REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 15 FEBRUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
SOUTHERN SIGHTHOUND RESCUE LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Sophie Bailey Jennifer Castle Chair of Trustees Erica Haddon Appointed 25 November 2024 Lynne Sharp Susan Jane Wales Cherie Wint8r Appointed 9 November 2024 Chief Executive OFficer Sarah-Jane Knight Charity number 1207039 Principal Address Rrchmond Fann Stables Rye Farm Lane Bams Green RH13 OQB Independant Examln6r Christopher Robert Tyler F1 CRT Llmited FCA DChA FCIE Flat 2 24 Wallingtonia Court Laine Close Brighton East Sussex BN16TD Bankers HSBC 107 Hlgh Street Banstead Surrey SM17 2NR
SOUTHERN SIGHTHOUND RESCUE CONTENTS Pages Trustees, Report Statements of Trustees, Responsibilities Independant Examiners Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the financtal statement 9-12
SOUTHERN SIGHTHOUND RESCUE TRUSTEE, REPORT The trustees of Southern Sighthound Rescue present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period ended 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities- Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with Ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 2 January 20191. Structure and Governance Charity Constitution Southern Slghthound Rescue ISSR} was founded on 1 July 2023 by Sarah-Jane Knight. and registered a$ a Charitabl8 Incorporated Organi8ation (CIO) in England and Wales on 15 February 2024. registration number 1207039. The principal address is Richmond Farm Stables. Rye Farm Lane, Barns Green, West Sussex, RH13 OQ8. It is govemed by its constitution adopted on 15 February 2024. The objectives of the CIO. as per its, constitution, are for the publlc benefit to promote humane behaviour towards dogs, for the rellef of suffering and distress, in particular Greyhounds, Whippets. Lurchers and any other Sighthound breed by providing appropriate care, protection. treatment and securlty for those in need of rescue. care and attention by reason of slckness. maltreatment, poor circumstance or 111 usage. where practical and appropriate re-homing such dogs and to advanca animal welfare, responsible dog ownership and the education of the public in matters pertaining to the welfare of Sighthounds. prevention of cruelty and suffering among Sighthounds. Recrulknent of Trustees Trustaes are recrulted in accordance wtth our Constitutlon. In selectlng individuals to be appointed as trustees. the existing trustees must have regard lo the skllls, knowledge and experience needed for the effectlve administration of the Charity. Objectives and Activiti88 We work with greyhound industry tralners to take dogs that are retlr8d or unable to race so that we can re home them Into permanent homes. We also work with local councils to take Sighthound specific dogs from council pounds to provide vet treatment, if necessary and eventually re home to permanent homes wherever possible. The current number of stray and unwanted dogs has also resulted in us working with Animal Haven, an animal rescue service in the Republi¢ of Ireland, to take Sighthounds that they do not have room for, in order to re home these dogs irrto homes in the UK. All dogs are taken into a kennel environment, assessed for health and behavioural issues, given vet treatment for any health conditions, neutered or spayed, rf necessary. chipped and given 24- hour care and attention. Dogs are put up for adoption when they are heahy9 and their behaviour has been assessed to ensure they are suitable for re-homing. Potential adopters have an initial telephone conversation to assess their needs and suitability to adopt a dog. A thorough home check is carried out, together with a visit to the rescue to meet the potential dog.
SOUTHERN SIGHTHOUND RESCUE TrUSTEE' REPORT (Continued) Once all parties are satisfied that the adoption is ready lo go ahead, the new owners visit the rescue to collect the dog and relevant paperwork. Follow up support is available to the adopters for the Ilfe of the animal as well as b8havioural advice. We also provide online guidance through a Facebook page on responsible dog ownership and how to care for a Sighthound. The charity is committed to providing the best veterinary care and also provides a support network for the dogs bolh whilst Ihe charity's care and also once they have been re homed in places which can provid8 commitment and nurturing as required. The charlty takes pride in ensuring that all dogs wlll enjoy a happy home life by educating adopters and the wider public on how to understand and care for the hounds. By taking in stray and unwanted dogs, providing rnedical treatment and training with a view to re- homing them. the charity is encouraging kindness in humans. We are benefitting the general public and local Council Authorities as unwanted dogs ar8 taken into a safe environment which alleviates the risk of them becoming strays and stray dogs are also re homed. All of the animals are given m8dlcal care and a safe and happy environment whilst In our care and the general publlc who fehome these dogs hav6 the sati8factlon of giving a new lrfe to a dog whilst also recelvlng the heatth and wellbeing b8n8fits of owning a dog. Achl8vements and Performance The maln criteria used to a88688 the Succ888 of the charlty'$ aGtivities Is the number of dogs rescued, brought back to full health and re homed. In the 2024 flnancial period, we rescued and rehabilitat6d 96 dogs into their forever homes. We gulde adopters through from the very start of the joumey wlth their new dog, ensuring veterinary interventions when required and addressing any behavloural issues, through either the exp8ri8nce of our CEO and re-homing team or by helplng to source a local behaviourist. Voluntaer8 We have recruited and retained over 40 volunteers who receive health, welfare and social benefits through thelr volunteer role. The malorlty of our volunteers carry oul regular dog walks but also carry out fundraising, administration, rehoming and domestlc support. In addition to providing dally walks, the role of the dog walklng volunteer is to give the dogs an opportunity to socialise safely in an ènvironment that is strang6 to them and to allow th8 volunteers to assess the b8haviour of the dogs, both when on their own and with other dogs. This ensures that we can fully assess their needs and that their adoption profiles are accurate to enable thom to be matched wf(h the right family. In agreeing to help walk Southern Sighthound Rescue dogs as a volunteer dog walker, the following points are essential.. Dog walkers must listen to the advice of the rescue and how a specrfic dog must ba walked and must adhere to that advice Volunteers to be aware that when walking a rescue dog that they are also representing the rescue and must walk the dog in an appropriate manner so as not to bring concern or disrepLrt8 to the rescue
SOUTHERN SIGHTHOUND RESCUE TRUSTEE, REPORT (Continued) Should there be any incidents where another dog attacks a rescue dog on a walk the rescue Is informed immediately and the dog is taken straight to a vets. Organisational and Operational Developments Progress and achievoments were madè during the year to improve both the organisatlonal and operational perfomance of the charity and included, but were not limtted to. the following: Development of a dog database Development of key policies, processes and procedures Creation of a Shared Drive for secure data retention Creation of a process for Grft Ald r6claim Opening a Charity Bank Account wrf(h HSBC Financial Review Total income for the period 15 February 2024 to 31 December 2024 was £113,560. Tho funds Iransferred from the unincorporated Association were £36.603 (unrestricted) for the period 1 July 2023 to 14 February 2024, prior to becoming a CIO. Total 8xp8ndlture for th8 perlod 15 February 2024 to 31 December 2cr24 was £65,238. At the end of 31 December 2024 total res8rves stood at £49,496. Our re8eNe8 policy has no single method or approach at thls time. This will develop as the charity matures and we better understand future requlrements. We are confident that with our current r6s8rves we should cope with any unforeseen expense. This will be continually monltored in Ilne wf(h th8 development of the charity in order to refine our policy going forward as needed. Fundraising All fundraising to date has been carried out by volunteers or supporters of the charity. This includes volunteers raising money through raffies, online auctions, stalls at local fetes and our own twice yearly craft fair. In addition, funds have been raised by birthday fundraisers through Facebook, other Facebook donation posts speciflc to stories and dog rescues, donations through the EasyFundralslng website and Horsham District Council lottery. Plan5 for Future Perlod8 The Charity's prime concern In 2024 was the continued welfare of the dogs at the Rescue, ensuring successful adoptlons and setting up 1 of the related policies, processes and pCedures.
SOUTHERN SIGHTHOUND RESCUE TRUSTEE, REPOFrr {Continued) To help achieve continued succ8ss in the future we have identrfied a number of matters to focus on in 2025 including. but not limited to: Improving the lacilities at the Rescue to include weatherproof wtdoor nJns FcKmalising a Risk Assessment and Disaster Managemenl Plan Creating a website for adoption, publicity and fundraising purposes Further developing the dog database, a formal dog assessment fomi and process and other records pertinent to the Rescue Submitting one or more Gift Aid claims to cover the 202412025 period Investigating grant funding, once first year accounts are available Publlc Bonofit Th& trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on publlc benefit published by the Charlty Commission In 8xercising their powers and duties. The public benefit of the charity's activities are outlin8d under 'Objectives and Actlvlties, above. All activities have been undertaken to further the charity's purpose as pèr tts Constitution. The tW8te8s declare that they have approved the report above. Signature Full Name mlS5 SW3r4 K)AL<5 Position IE.g. Secretary, Chair) Date a") /
SOUTHERN SIGHTHOUND RESCUE STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES The trustees are responsible for preparing the Fleport of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and Unf(ed Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charty IAcGounts and Reports) Regulations 2QKJ8 and the provisions of the trust deed requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure. of the charlly for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to select suitable accountlng policies and then apply them consistently: observe the methods and princlples in the Charity SORP: make judgemerrts and estimates that are reasonable and prud6nt', state whether appllcable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any malerial departures disclosed and explained In the financial statements- prepare the financlal statements on the golng concern basis un18SS It 1$ inappropriate to presum8 that the charity will continue in buslness. The trustees are sponsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclos6 with reasonable accuracy at any time the flnancial positlon of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, th6 Charity (Accounts and Report81 Regulations 2C(J8 and the provisions of the trust deed. Th8y ar8 also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charlty and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
SOUTHERN SIGHTHOUND RESCUE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN SIGHTHOUND RESCUE I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Southern Sighthound Rescu6 (the Trust) for the period ended 31 December 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are resF)onsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wtth the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by th8 Charity Commission under Section 145(5llb) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed ry examlnation. I conflrm that no material matters have corne to my attentlon In connection wlth the examination giving me cause to believe that In any material respect- 1 accounting records w8r6 not kept in respect of the Twst as required by Section 130 of the Act., or 2 the accounts do not accord wlth those records" or 3 the accounts do not comply with the appllcable requirements concernlng Ihe form and content of accounts sel out In the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that th6 accounts give a true and fair view which Is not a matt8r consid6red as part of an independent examlnation. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examlnation to which attention should be drawn in thls report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Christopher Robert Tyler FCA DChA FCIE F1 CRT Limited Flat 24 Wellingtonia Court Laine Close Brfghlon East Sussex BN16TD
SOUTHERN SIGHTHOUND RESCUE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD 15 FEBRUARY- 31 DECEMBER 2024 Total Unrnstrlcted Funds 15102124 31112124 Notes Donations Grants 17.601 17,601 30,745 Adoptions Fundralslng Events Other income 30.745 22,516 22,516 6.095 6,095 Net asset Iransfer from unincorporated association. 36,603 36,603 Total Income 113,560 113,560 Expendlture on: Charitable actlvlties 165,238) 165,238) 165.2381 165.2381 Total expgndituro Net funds carried forward at 31 December 2024 48,323 48,323 The notes on pages 9 to 12 fOn part of these accounts. All income and expenditure shown above relate to continuing activities.
SOUTHERN SIGHTHOUND RESCUE BALANCE SHEEr AS AT- 31 DECEMBER 2024 Total 31112124 CunBnt ass8ts Ca9h at bank PayPal and cash in hand 49.496 49.496 Ceditors= amounts falling due within one year {1.1731 Net current assots 48.323 Total nèt Bssots 48,323 Income funds Unrestricted funds - general 48,323 48,323 Thè accounts were approved by the Board on / ofi / L S Name Trustee
SOUTHERN SIGHTHOUND RESCUE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD 15 FEBRUARY- 31 DECEMBER 2024 1.0 Accounting Policies 1.1 Basls of preparation The financial statements of the charity, which is a publlc beneflt entrf(y under FRS102, have been prepared in accordance with the Chartties SORP IFRS1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts with the Financial Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 (effective 1 January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard FRS102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The accounts are prepared In sterling, which Ss the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these flnanclal statements are rounded lo the n8arest £. 1.2 Going Concern After maklng appropriate enquirles, the Trusteas have a reasonable expectation that the Foundation has adequate resources to contlnue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason they Continue to adopt the 'On Golng Concern, basis in preparing the linanclal statements. 1.3 In¢om8 The first year incom8 Includes £36,603 Net asset transfeed from the original unincorporated association. Voluntary income Including datiOnS is r8cognised where there is entitlement, C8rtainty of receipt and the amount can bé measured with sufficient reliability. Grants are only included in the SOFA when the general income recognition crtteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS 102 SORP). Adoption fees and fundralsing are recognised on a received basis. There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or Income and expenses. unless required or pemiitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102. 1.4 Expenditure Liabilities are recognisad as soon as there is a legal or constructlve obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classrfied under headings that aggregate all costs to the category. Charttable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of Fts activities and services for its beneficiaries.
SOUTHERN SIGHTHOUND RESCUE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD 15 FEBRUARY- 31 DECEMBER 2024 tt includes lJ)Ih costs that can be allocated directw to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. 1.5 Debtors amount prepaid. Trade and other debtors are recognised at Ihe settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid. 1.6 Cash at bank. PayPal and in hand Cash at bank, PayPal and in hand includes cash and short tem highly liquid investments. The Trustees seek to use short and medium term deposits where possible to maximise the return on monies held at the bank and to manage cash flow. 1.7 Financial instruments The Charity only has financial assets and flnancial liabilities of a kind that quallfy as basic financial instruments. Basic flnanclal instruments are initially recognised at transactlon value and subsequently measur8d at their settlement value. 1.8 CrtOrs and provisions Creditors and provisions ar8 recognised where the Charity has a present obllgation resulting from a past event that will probably resuEt in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliabty. 1.9 Ta10n The Foundation is registered as a chartty and all of its income falls wlthln the exemptions under Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010. 2. Donations and grants Unrestricted Funds Tot81 15102124 31112124 Donations 17,601 17,601 17,601 17.601 10
SOUTHERN SIGHTHOUND RESCUE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD 15 FEBRUARY- 31 DECEMBER 2024 3. Charitable actlvities and other trading activitias Unrostricted Funds Tolal 15102124 31112124 Adoption Fees 30.745 30.745 Fundraising 22,516 22.516 53.261 53,261 4. Other incomo Unrnstricted Funds Tot81 1S102124 31112124 Kennel Transfers 6,095 6.095 6,095 6.095 5. Total expenditure Total 15102124 3111W24 Charltable adivities 23,836 Vet Fees 40,728 6. Support costs Independent Examiners Fee 675 65,238 11
SOUTHERN SIGHTHOUND RESCUE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD 15 FEBRUARY- 31 DECEMBER 2024 7. Trustees During the year no trustees entered into any related party transactions with the chartty. 8. Employeas The charity had no employees 9. cditOrs. amounts falllng due within one year Total 15102124 3111W24 Independent Examiners Fee 675 Independent Vet Care Bank Charges Amazon 423 18 57 1.173 10. Control Th8 charity is contro118d by th8 trust88S. 12