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 ACTIV￿lEs 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 Ne￿ork- we have built up a small ne￿Ork 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. STRu￿URE, 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 admI￿stration of the CIO. Inductlon and tralnlng of new trustees The trust¢es make available to ea