REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: CE036828 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBEL. 1208631 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025 FOR SULOTI DACHSHUND SUPPORT Rawlinson Pryde Limited Chartered Accountsnts Argent House 5 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JY
SULOTI DACHSHUND SUPPORT CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT5 FOR THEYEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025 Page Report of the Tnstee$ Independent Examlnel's Report ststement of Flnancial Actlvltles Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial StstementS 8 to 12 Detslled Statemeni of Knancial Activities 13
SVLOTI DACHSHUND suppoKr REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025 The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 28th February 2025. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVlEs Objectives and aims The objective is, for the public benefit, to promote humane behaviour towards dachshunds by providing or a5S15ting appropriate care, protettion, treatment and security for anima15 which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment poor clrcumstances or ill usage and to educate the public in matters pertaining to the welfare of dachshunds and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among these animals. The charity has arranged for re-homing and foster care of dachshunds, loan of pet strollers and pens to dachshund5 in need, provided educotional material to the general public and also given 5UPPOrt to dachshund owners. Public benefft The tnjstees have given due consideration to the Charity Commission's published guidance on the Public Benefit requirement under the Charities Act 201 l and is a public benefit entity. Page 1
SULOTI DACHSHUND SUPPORT REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025 ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable artivities Re-homing - we have a comprehensive procedure to assess dogs for re-homing and the potential new adopter. A number of dog5 have been re-homed this year and the main reasons that the dogs were relinquished were owner illness, change in work situation, behavioural issues. personal circumstance5. We were also contacted for Ihe first time by a veterinary practice and asked if we could tske a puppy for re.homing that had been taken to them to be euthanized due to biting and the do9 was Subsequently surrendered to them. The charity found the most wonderful home with an experienced dachshund owner and the puppy Ss doing very well in the new home. Welcome Packs introduced for new adopters to hold all docurnentstion relating to the dachshund they have adopted a5 well as items for the dog to Use in its new home. An Amazon wishlist was set up to enablÈ 5UPPQrters to kindly purchase goods for inclusion in the Welcome Packs. Foster Care - we have had very few dogs in fosler care and have managed to aThange appropriate re-homing to enable the dogs to transfer direct to a new home from their existing home. We did have a difficult foster care case where very sadly a lady was diagnosed suddenly with a Serious health issue and needed immediate help. The dog was taken into foster care and had quite challengin9 issues but with the help of our behaviourist and two relevantly experienced foster carers we were able to provide the necessary support to his owner. Equipment Loan this is an area of groWt- we have loaned out strollers and pen5 to several dachshunds primarily for IVDD as well as cancer and old age. We have several pet 5troller5 on long term loan to elderly dachshunds with medical condilions. Comprehensive Educational Learning Programme our sc)cial media pages on Facebook Instsgram and YouTube are excellent platForm5 to educate the public, Spread awareness of the charity and to make members of the public aware of the work that we carry out. The followlng articles are featured regularly.. Formal educational information relating to issues specific to the year's season. Relevant historical information, both educational and historical information is thoroughly researched. Re-homing, foster stories and updates provided by new owners and foster carers. We are conscious of the differing needs of our supporters and take care to use various styles of presentstion to cover this need. Strict confidentiality requirernents are alway5 adhered to. Telephone Support - we have supported many dachshund owners over the telephone who have come to us in times of need. If we felt profe55i0nal help was needed beyond what we could provide the caller was supplied with details of recammended organi5ations Some of which we have developed working partnerships with. The demand for breed-specific 5UPPOrt continues to be strong and we are pleased to be able to assist all dachshund owners. Groups and wal two support groups have been set up on social media to provide further help for all dachshunds and their owners, and through these, regular walk5 and sotial events are arranged. At these times people can meet up to socialise their dogs and spend time with like-minded people. We have found that during these events owners often approach Trustees lo discuss any concerns they have wlth thelr dachshunds. Website - the website Is constantly belng revlewed and updated, the most important change to report being that we changed our domain from sulotidachshundsupport.org.uk to suloti.org.uk as this was becoming a natural progression for the charity. Following charity registration we were also able to take monthly donations through the website and now have peoplè who donate to us each month. The website is an important part of the charity's operational structure and as well as being visited by people interested In the charity it is used to enable members of the public to contsct U5 and also complete docurnentation relating to adopling, fostering, equlpment loan, re-homingi home chec, volunteering and to greater expand their knowledge of the breed. Logo Trade Mark Registration wa5 obtained with the Intellectual Propety Office. Fundraising several events are held each year to raise awareness of the charity and also to raise funds. The raffle proves to be very popular with our supporters. We continue to be very gratefijl to all mernbers of the public who kindly donate to the charity via bank transfer. standing order, the website and other platform5. Page 2
SULOTI DACHSHUND SUPPORT REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025 Volsjnteer Neork- we have built up a small neOrk of volunteers to assist thè charity and expert to increase numbers as the charity expands. Ebay account - an Ebay account has been set up to provlde an outlet to sell unwanted goods donated to the charity to raise funds. Newsletter - an annual newsletter was introduced detailing the activitie5 Of the charity during the year which is sent out to all adopters, foster carers, volunteers and external organisations that support the charity as well as any other members of the public that request the document. Flyers - documentation about the charity and also the care of dachshunds have been introduced in the form of flyers which we distribute with the help of our volunteers to ralse awareness of the charity and provide educational material to members of the public. FINANCIAL REVIEW Financial position Total income 29th February 2024 to 28th February 2025 was £10.57712024: £11,870). Total expenditure 29th February 2024 to 28th February 2025 was £9,219 {2024.. £6.8661. Suloti Dachshund Support gained registration with the Charity Commission on 11th June 2024. In the period 29th February 2024 to 10th June 2024 prior to gaining registration the expenditure wa5 £7,901. Prior to charity registration donations were made by members of the public who specified that they wished the charity to use the donations to assist in the process of obtsining charity status with the Charity Commi55ion and as such the donations were used for this purpose. The costs related to legal fee¥ vet fees, the charty's operatlonal structure, and equlprnent for loan. Total income 11 th June 2024 to 28th February 2025 was £8,508. Total outgoings 11th June 2024 to 28th February 2025 wa5 £2,909. The costs related to vet fees, the charity's operational structure, equipment for loan and educational material. Principal funding sources The charity's principal funding sources are donations and gifts from members of the public. Reserves pollcy The reserve5 balance as at thè balancé sheet daté was £8,636 12024.. £7,278). The Trustees consider this to be sufficient lo meet current commitments. Golng concern The trustee5 believe that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's abilty to continue for the foreseeable future. FUTURE PLANS To continue to grow the charity and become more widely estsblished in the UK by constantly reviewing our website, publishing on social rnedia and the distribution of leaflets. STRuURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governlng document The charity constitutes a charitable incorporated organisation and is governed by its Constitution 05 Of 11th June 2024. Page 3
SULOTI DACHSHUND SUPPORT REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025 STRuclliRI GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT R•¢TUitmgni and appolntmont of new tN5tee5 New Trustees are appolnted by a resolution passed at a meeting of the èxlsting tNstee& In s•lectlng Individuals for appointment the trustees hove regard to the skills. knt)wledge and experlence needed for the effective admIstration of the CIO. Inductlon and tralnlng of new trustees The trust¢es make available to ea<h n¥w trustee, on or before his or herfirrtappo1ntt A copy of the currentversion of the Constitution and A copy of the CIO'5 latest Trustses. annual report and ststsmerrt ot accoum REFERENCE AND ADMINisfRAllvE DETAILS R¢glsteYed Comparny number CE036828 IEngland and Wales) Règlstemd Chailty mimb¢r 1208631 Rèyist•y offi Bramble Cotts9e Chapel Lane Colmworth Bedfordshire MK44 2JY TNstges Mrs S Bluffield Mrs C Chappell B Hilton Indepèndert EKamlner David Rawlinson Rawlinson Pryde Limited Chartered Accountants Argent Housè S Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JY Approved by order of the board of trustees on 14 May 2025 and slgned on its behalf by. S Bluffiold Mrs S Bluffield . Trustse Page 4
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SULOTI DACHSHUND SUPPORT Independent examlner's report to the trustees of Suloti Dachshund Support {'the Company'l report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 28 February 2025. Re5pon5ibilitles and basls of report As the charity's trustees of the Company {and also its dirertor5 foT the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Att 20061'the 2006 Act,). Havlng satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Att and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity'5 accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 1.the 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145151 Ibl of the 201 l ACL Independent examlner's statemetrt I have completed my examination. I confirm that no rnatters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe.. accounting records were not kept in respert of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 A¢ or the accounts do not accord with those records,. OT the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair vlew which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination., or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the method5 and principles of the Ststement of Recommended Prattice for accounting and reporting by charitie5 lapplicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 10211. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. David Rawlinson Rawlinson Pryde Limited Chartered Accountants Argent House 5 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK410 3JY 14 May 2025 Page 5
SULOTI DACHSHUND SUPPORT srATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025 28.2.25 Unrestrirted fund 29.2.24 Total funds Note5 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donation5 and legacies 10.577 11,870 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable actlvliles Charitsble activitles 9.219 6,866 NET INCOME 1,558 5,004 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought fonward 7.278 2,274 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 8.636 7.278 The note5 form part of these financial ststements Page 6
SULOTI DACHSHUND SUPPORT BAIANCE SHEET 28 FEBRUARY 2025 29224 Totsl funds Unrestrict fund Notss FIXED Assrrs Tangible assets 654 CURRENT ASSErs Cash at bank 9,209 8,201 cREToRs Amounts fallin9 due withln one year (737) 173n NEf CURRENT ASSUS 8A72 TOTALASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILMES 9.512 8,118 ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED INCOME 1876) 18401 NET ASSEf5 8.636 7,278 FUNDS UnstrICted lunds 8.636 7,278 TOTAL FUNDS 8,636 7,278 The charftable company rs entit18d to exemptton frt)m dIt under Sectlon 477 of the Compantes Act 2006 for the yèar ended 28 February 2025. The members have not requlred the ¢ompany to obtain an audit of its financial statements tor the year ended 28 February 2025 In accdancE wtth Section 476 of the Cornpani&s Act 2(K)6. The tru$tees acknowledge thelr responsibilityes for lal ¢nsurlng that the charitgble compary k&&ps accounting records that comply with 5ectlons 386 and 387 ofthe Companies Act 2006 and preparing financtal statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at th8 end of each financial year and of Its surplus or deficit for each financi81 year in accordance with the requlrements of Sertions 394 and 395 and whlch OtherwSe comply wlth tho requirements of the Companies Act 2006 rd8ting to financi31 ststements, so far as appli¢able to the charitable company. Ib) These financial ststements have been prepared in accordance wlth the provi%lons appllcable to charitable £ompanie5 subjert io the small companies regimè. The finandal statements were approved by the Board of Ttustees and authorised for Issuo on 14 May 2025 and were signed on its behalf by.. S Bluffield S Bluffield- Trustee The notes form part ofthese financlal statements Page 7
SULOTI DACHSHUND SUPPORT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparing the financlal statements The financial statements of the charity have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Transartions are accounted for on the accruals basis, and the charity is considered by the trustees to be a going concern. Income All income is recognised in the Ststement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the fund5. it 15 probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Investment income 15 recognised on a 5traight-line basis over the relevant term at the interest rate applicable. Debtors Short term debtors are measured at transartion price, less any impaimient. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method,1es5 any impairment. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure a5 soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the arnounl of the obligation can be rneasUd reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and hhs been classified under heading5 that a99regate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannDt be dirertly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on 3 basi5 cor1515tent with the use of resources. Credltors Trade and other short-temi creditors are measured at transaction price. plu5 attributable transaction costs, less any impairment Loans payable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction cost5, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. lèss any impaimient. Provlsions Provisions are recognlsed when the chority has a legal or constructtva obligation at the reporting date as result of a past event, it 15 Probable that the charity will be required to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be reliably estimated. Provisions are recognised at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reportin9 date. Tanglble fixed assets Deprecialion is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful lrfe. Equipment 10% on cost Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation lax on ils charwtable activities. Fund accountlng Unrestritted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objertives al the discretion of the trustees. Page 8 continued...
SULOTI DACHSHUND SUPPORT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES - contlnu•d Impairment of non-financial assets Assets not measured at fair value are reviewed for any indication that the asset may be impaired at each balance sheet date. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asseL or the a55et's cash generating unit is estimated and compared to the carrying amount. Where the carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount an impairment Ioss 15 recognised in profit or1055 ufbless the asset is carriod at a fair value there the Impalmieni1055 is a fair value decrease. Flnancial Instruments Financial instruments are classified and accounted for according to the substance of the contractual arrangement as financial asset5, financial liabilities or equity instwments. An equity instrument is ary contract that evidences a resldual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting all of its liabilities. NET INCOMV(EXPENDITURE) Net income/lexpenditurel is stated after charging/{creditingl'. 282.25 29.2.24 Depreciation - owned assets 115 73 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REMUNERATION 28.2.25 29,2,24 Independent examination 876 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 28 February 2025 nor for the year ended 29 Febnjary 2024. Trustees. expenses Trustee expenses in the amount of £203 were paid in the 2024 year12023'. £nill. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestrirted fund INCOME AND ENOOWMENTS FROM Donation5 and legacie5 11,870 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activiiles Charitable activities 6,866 NET INCOME 5,004 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 1274 Page 9 continued...
SULOTI DACHSHUND SUPPORT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY2025 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued Unrestricted fund TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 7,278 TANGIBLE FIXED A55ETS Equipment COST At 1 March 2024 Addition5 753 501 Al 28 February 2025 1.254 DEPRECIATION At 1 March 2024 Charge for year 99 At 28 February 2025 214 NET BOOK VALUE At 28 February 2025 1.040 At 29 February 2024 654 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 28.2.25 29.2.24 Loan: Sue Bluffield 737 737 ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED INCOME 28.2.25 29.124 Accwals and deferred income 876 840 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 28.2.25 At 1.3.24 Unrestricted funds General fund 7,278 1.358 8.636 TOTAL FUNDS 7.278 1.358 8,636 Page10 continued.-.
SULOTI DACHSHUND SUPPORT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources eended Movement in funds Unrestrlcted funds General fund 10.577 19,219) 1,358 TOTAL FUNDS 10,577 (9,219) 1,358 Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds At 29.2.24 At 1.3.23 Unrestricted funds General fijnd 2,274 5,004 7,278 TOTAL FUNDS 2,274 5,004 7,278 Comparative net movement in fund& included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted fund5 General fund 11,870 16,8661 5.004 TOTAL FUNDS 11,870 16,8661 5,004 A current year 12 month5 and prior year 12 months combined position 1$ 15 follows: Net movement in fund5 At 28.2.25 At 1.3.23 Unrestricted funds General fund 1274 6,362 8,636 TOTAL FUNDS 1274 6,362 8,636 Page 11 continued...
SULOTI DACHSHUND SUPPORT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are a5 follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement In funds Unrestrided funds General fund 22,447 116,085) 6,362 TOTAL FUNDS 21447 116,0851 6,362 10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURÉS During the year Sue Bluffield. a truste¢ paid expenses on behalf of the charity totalling £20312024.. £nill. Page 12
SULOTI DACHSHUND suppoKr DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025 282.25 29.2.24 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and le9a¢ies Adoption donation5 Other donations 2,500 8.077 3.570 8,300 10,577 11,870 T¢)tal Incomlng resource5 10,577 11,870 EXPENDITURE Charitsble artivities Veterinary and food costs 629 3,577 Support costs Governance costs Independent examination Insurance Telephone Postage and stationery Professional fees Mileage Website and IT consumable5 Paypal fees Equipment 876 343 154 71 6.113 401 506 11 342 221 185 600 368 15 74 8.590 3,289 Total resource5 expended 9.219 6,866 Net Incorne 1,358 5,W4 This page does not fom part of the statutory financial statsments Page 13