SOCIETY FOR ABANDONED ANIMALS TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 . Society r., Abandoned Animals
SOCIEfY FOR ABANDONED ANIMALS REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMEtrrrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 CONTENTS PAGE Trustees, Report 2-5 Re[ ofthe Independent Examiner Statement of Financial Aetivrties Balano Sheet statement of Accounting Policies Notes to the Finanaal Staterr 10-12
SOCIEfY FOR ABANDONED ANIPAALS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 The Trustees have pleasure in submilbng the Report and Accounts for the year. The per1 o)vered by this port is 1 April 2022 10 31 March 2023 Objgclives of the chafity The objectives of the chartty are to provide shelter. f(h)d, veterinary attention. companionship, and homes for animals abandoned by their owners. The main activrties of the chartty a". Admission of cats, rabbits ar dogs to our lIrtY (although we have not admffted any dogs in this financial yearl Provision of high-qualty animal care trJ)th at the sanctuary site and in foster care Rehoming the animals admitted to our care Advanung animal weware and edu¢atiM in our Ic1 MmUnty and beyond. The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on publ tenefit Achievements and perforniance This is our first full year of trading since the charity reopened its doors following r&Jevelopment works in 2020r2021 to fvture proof our premises. It has been a dTrcutt year. but we are pleased to announce that we look in 185 cats and 36 rabbrts and successfulty rehomed 169 cats and 18 rabbit5. Whilst numbers are down on previous years there have been dtfficutt and challenging economic cOndrtjns. As standard procedure we carry out home checks on all potenb.al adopters. ensuring they understand the mral and financial responsibilities invofved in owning an animal. Environmental conditions in the new home are assessed, and advice given regarding the suitabilty of arnen'es provided. Rabbrts that are rehomed as house rabbits must have sufficient safe Sp in which to 8Y or have a hutch and run that meets our minimum size requirements. We also rehome rabbits to INe in pairs outdoor5 and the same applies to ind(K)r rehoming where possible. Following evidence presented by the Aslation of Dogs and Cat Homes and consideration by the Board of Tfustees we have now adopted the polw that street savvy older cats may be rehomed close to busy roads but only in surtable cirujmstsnces. We will not rehonE kttten5 close to busy roads. Any home checks undertaken are b"m}nsUmIng, but essenlial in order to ensure that the right animal goes to the right home and owner, resum'ng in fewer rehoming failures. The ongoing welfare of all rehomed animals is paramounL and folk)W-up phone calls land home visits rf required) fomi an integral part of oui iehoming policy. All rehomed animals {apart from a very small nurnr of kittens, due to age) are fully vaccinated, spayedlneutered, and micro-chipped prior to rehoming. Animals also have four weeks, free Petplan pet insurance included as part of their adoption. Our ayopters remain in contact with us, letb'ng know how the animals have setued into their new homes, and alerting us lo any problems or coneems. We accept all animals back into the rescue should they not settle or rf the owners. circumstances change. Ouranimal ambulance conts.nues to enable us to provhde high qualty animal care and fvjrther ouranimal welfare work. We continue to be a member of The Assw"abon of Dogs and Cats Homes and abide by their rules on animal welfare. We also work in collaborab.on wf(h other chanties in order to deliver more public benefit to animal welfare, including Cats Protection, Pawpurrs. Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund, SupportAdoption for Pets, and the RSPCA.
SOCIEfY FOR ABANDONED ANIMALS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 •AARCH 2023 Promotion of the cha ' 's work The Charity has continued to raise its medkq profile and ntinUeS rts engagement with the IC81 LyJmmunity which is essential for the future of the Charity. We continue to improve our online presen through our websrte and social fteorng keeping all supporters and parties of interest engaged and up to date wrth the prcoress of the bjilding works. Volunteers The Trustees express their thanks to all of our volunteers and acknowledge their invaluable contribution to the charity. Volunteers are invofved in all areas of the chatity ir¢cluding animal wetrare, administratson. reception, stte maintenare. and fundraising. We could not continue to operate without their hard work. Future Plans During our closure we were able tr) refijrbish existing buildings and demolish all unwanted and potenlialty unsuitable buildings. As a result of this we have created addttional car parking. fUrb15hed and remodelled recepts'on area and office accommodab.on provKJing better segregab.on between front of house and back of house areas. We have a modem and inclusive environment purpose made to provide high quality animal care, able to generate sustainable income and encouraging communrty engagement via an attractive setting. Dunng the next year, we will be developing a second secure dog exercise field, using funds generously provided by the MayorofTfafford's Fund. Thiswill gNe greater availabilrty for those dogs that cannot otherwise be exercised in public. Other potential longer temi developments indude enhanced rabbit rehoming facilities and the possibilities of including other species in ourrehomirtrg services. The Board of Trustees have produced a new year strategic plan which will allow us to benchmark our fuknre plans against achieven*nt Financial Review During the period, the Charity raised £358.382 (2022." £145.5141. Donations inwme includes legacies of £241,03412022: £91.0721. General costs of running the charity. excluding ¢Jevelopm8nl project costs, were £128,06012022." £72,845), the increase in costs being mainly attributable to Ihe srf(e being operational for the full year. Expendibjre on veterinary fees relects a general increase in prices as well as a larger number of animals being admitted with health problems. Total net assets as al 31 March 2023 amounted to £1,119.22412022.' £934.1261. This includes the freehold propety the value of which is based on onginal cost less depwiatron lo date, increased by the cost of development that has taken place over the last year. The balance sheet value of £538,950 {2022.' £512,837) does not necessari reflect the rnaet value of the property. The totsl bank balances were £573.800 (2022.. £403,712) ResgNes Ilc The Charity has a polKy of ringfencing Ir from legaryes for necessary development work at the site (the Development Fund}, at the same ensuring that there are suffKient unrestricted reserves to continue operations for a period of six months. The Charty's net current assets for general use as at 31 March 2¢)23 were £568,792 (2022 £386,953) Totsl expenijilure was £128,[0. {2022 £72,845) Legacieg totalling £241,034 have been credtted to the Development Fund. £45,224 has been spent on redevelopment of the site during the year. This has been capitslised and forrrts part of the value of Freehold Property.
SOCIEfY FOR ABANDONED ANIMALS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Structure overnance and mana ement The charity was established by a Trust Deed dated 30 November 1966 and registered on 8 February 1967. This was varied by supplemental Deeds dated 27 September 2001 and 11 Juty 2007. The Trusl Deed prescribes that the charity is govemed by a Managernent COMMItt consisting of a minimum of five and a maximum offourteen members, elected by the ballot of Members ofthe Siety. The Management Committee is collectively reswnsible for the general )ntrol and management of the charty and its members are Trustees under Section 94 of the Chanties Act The Management Committee elect5 Trustees as officers to the roles of Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. The Management Committee meets regularty and delegates functions to the relevant Sub Commttees. Reference and Administration detsils Trustees Mrs Janet Tate-smith Mr Barry-John Saunders MTS Barbara Blaber Mr Andrew Ellis Miss Catriona Granger CHAR INTERIM SECRETARY TREASURER SocietyAddress Society for Abandoned Animals Peggy Henderson Animal Sarthary M051ey Acre Fami Barfool BrKlge Stretford M32 9UP Charity number 245426 Telephone 0161 973 5318 Website .saaresuJe.co.uk Email office saarescue.co.uk Independent Examiner Sue Underwood Bsc ACA 71 Winnipeg Quay Grain Wharf Salford Quays Manchester M50 3TY Bankers Natwest
SOCIEfY FOR ABANDONED ANIMALS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 IAARCH 2023 Tntstees, res nsibilitles in relatlon to the financial staternents The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees, annual report and financial StAteents in accordan with applicable law and United ngdorn Accounting Standards {United Kingdom Ger7erally Accepted Accounting Practice}. The law applicable to charilies in England and Wales requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which gwe a tnje and fair view of thè state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources. of the charrty kn that periTrJ. In preparing the financial statements. the trustees are required to select suitable *xounknng Fdicies and then appty them consislenty. obseNe the methods and principles in the appli12ble Charities SORP. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent state whether applicable accountr.ng standards have been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial stalements. prepare the financial statements oll the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustee5 are responsible for keeping proper aCnts.ng records that disdose with reasonable xcuracy at any time the financial position of the chanty and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Chanties Act 2011, the applicable Charrties (Accounts and Reports) RegUlatnS, and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also reswnsibk for safeguarding the assets of the charity and tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detectk)n of fraud and other irwularities. The Iruslees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial infomiation include on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom goveming the preparabon and di55emination of finanaal ststements may differ froJn legislation in other jurisdictions. Approved by the tTUStees on December 11th 2023 and sKJned on their behalf by.. Janet Tate-smith 8Sc IHons) LL.M FRICS CHAIR OF TRUSTEES
SOCIETY FOR ABANDONEO ANIMALS IMDEPENDeNT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE SOCIEfY FOR A8ANDONED ANIIIALS I rewrt on the wunts of the company lor the year en 31 March 2023, whrh wè sel OLrt on pages 7 10 12. Re$pecti¥• tssponslbllttie5 01 Tntstses and gxamlmr The Trustees are responsibl8 for the pieparabon of Ihe accounts. The Tnth consider that an altdil ts not required for this year under sin 1HI21 of tr ChaETrts Act 201 T (the 2011 Acll and that afi independent exarntnalion needed. Having sab"sfied myseifihatthe dprity is Th)t 5ubjectto awjil Under(mpanY10Wand is elMJible for Fndependènt èxaminatK)n. it is my respon&bility to-. e¥amM)è Ihe accounts Uwmler sectKJn 145 of the 2011 Act. lo lolbw the proce(lures laid down in General Dwt)ns given by Ihe Charity Commssion undef seetK>n 14515llbl of the 2011 h£t". and state whether partKwL7r matters have Cobrn to my atten1rt. Indep8ndent examtneVs statement I have completed my exarninatK)n. I Confi that matertal matters have CO to my attentn (xjnnectton with th8 examinatKJn gNing rre cause to belEve that in any wnateiial resp 1. accounting records were not kept in pect of the Tnjsl as required by sect¥)n 130 of the Act., or I have no concems and have come across no other matters in Connecin with ihe examinalK)n to vth*ch attentK)n should be drawn in thi5 report in orderto 8ble a Pfoper understanding ol Iheaccounts lo be reached Su• Underwood Bsc ACA Date.. J- Sue Uriden4rod Bsc ACA 71 Winnipeg Quay Grain Wharf Salford Quays M8nche51er M50 3TY
SOCIEfY FOR ABANDONED ANIMALS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTNMES FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 D•sy R••ts¥rXed T(ARI Funds Total Funds Incomè from 81.553 241,034 Charitable ath"iib8S 3Q,587 128,176 17.314 950 117.348 241.034 382 144614 511 .442 CPrilJle actimties 120.W2 45.Z24 165.617 5.392 Totsl exp8ndturn 121(WJ K224 174284 Tl846 10.712 194809 1098 R669 12,764 Net w)v&)wrt kn funds 129.034 . 11764 185.¢J98 n,e69 Total fvnds brought forwd 1 A1 2022 544251 378,112 11764 9¥126 861.457 Totsl lunds carr*d fonwd 31 2023 611079 507.145 0 1,119.224 94126
SOCIEfY FOR ABANDONED ANIMALS BALANCE SHEEf As AT 31 PA4RCH 2023 Fixed Assets Freehokl Prorety Fi>lures and Fitlings Motsjr %ehicbs 526,1 512.837 21.250 323 242 59),932 54409 Curront assets 5.187 573,8 Cash at bank and in hand 403,712 Total curront assets 410,2 AccruaLs 10.695 10.483 Total ¢urrent ltieS 10.695 10.483 Cuent Assets 399.717 Total Net Assèts 1,119.224 94126 Capital and Rtsorves De&gnabJ funds Restricted fuThJs Geral funds S)7.145 378,112 12,764 543,251 612.079 Total Funds 1.119,224 9¥126 The notes on pages 10- 12 fo part of1tr a(xounts Approved by the Trustees and sIgnj on thr behalf on January tr. 2024 ty." Janet Tat&Smith Chair of Trustees
SOCIEff FOR ABANDONED ANIMALS ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Basls of accounting The accounts (financial statements) have been preparj in accordan with the Statement of Recommended Practi applicable to chartlies. the Finanaal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland {FRS102), the Charities Act 2011 and applicable regulations. The accounts have been preparyj under the historical cost convention with ttems recognised at cost or transaction value unless othetwise stated in the relevant notels) to these accounts. Income Income is cr&Jited to the Statement of Finanaal Adl¥itS as it bec(¥ receivable. Expendltu Resources expended are recognised in pertcxl in vthich they are incurr&J Tanglble flxed assets and depreclatlon Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation. Depreciation is prod on all tangible fix&J assets. other than freehold land. at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation. ths estimated residual vaEue. of each asset over its expected usefijl life, as follows." - Freehold propety Fixtu and fitttros Motor vehicles 2% of cost 25% reduciNJ balance 15% reducing balan
SOCIEfY FOR ABANDONED ANIMALS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEpifs FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 1. Analy818 of income Cift Aid 2,154 32,807 ntsrship Leg16$ 195 195 241,034 241.034 91,072 Totsl 176 CharitabiB actNit*s . Cben days and furthdrasir ,, Sak of g¢]]ds Boarding fees Rentsl incon 14,572 14,572 75 6.183 6,183 545 14,356 1,170 Adoption incor Admon$ i Petsn corrrrissions 12 2.285 810 14. 1.170 314 Bank interest re1 Total 950 24 2. Analysis of expendltuye Raiglng funds Fundraising costs Goods for wale Total 511 DlrvGt charltsble c08ts Veterinary fegs F(NJd and weWare Staff costs Rent and rates DelatIOn utilities Repair5 Insurance Security Other premises costs Motcr hl¢le expenses DeKelopmenl woie¢t costs Totsl 14.108 3.2 62.87T 3,2 62,877 2.605 15,938 6.268 667 5,135 1.272 24,830 1,377 9,309 3.967 15.938 5,135 1.510 5.127 234 1.556 12.764 165.617 32,461 45,224 120.392 46,224 io
SOCIEfY FOR ABANDONED ANIMALS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sTATEME1s FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 continued Analysls of expenditure continued .rA 2022 Other resource8 usod 2,174 2.174 2,198 Printing and ststiOny Gwter and office costs Subscriptio L&3al and professional charges Bank charges Total 426 426 330 20 4802 Governance Audit and Ewinaion 3. Fixod A88ets TOTAL £711, £32,461 Cct 1strtKil 3722 A($jitiffj in Year Ac Cc6tat 31st Vrfch 2023 )X £3.43) £67.g)1 £26.019 £10.& £ffi9,448 £73.913 £10.6XI £744,(>11 Dwi&cn at 1stAryil XQ2 Charge in y £13).593 £11 £46.251 £10.327 £177.171 £15. at 31st Pknh 2 £14262 £49. £10.4 £193.109 Vkn at 31st XW3 £5241 £242 Bock Vak a 31st FI( 2022 £512837 £21.250 4. Dobtorn. Prepayments and A¢¢ruod Incom 2023 2022 GiftAid due from HMRC Briltsh Gas refjjnd 5.186 5803 685 5.186 li
SOCIEfY FOR ABANDONED ANIPAALS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEpifs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 continued 5. Cash at bank and in hand Nat West currtt Nuount £266.163 £83.041 £1&,474 £215.929 £53.679 £49.336 £eo1 £765 £53,600 £53.483 £12,8r2 £211 Barckys Business Account Barcs Conminity A£court Barcs Business Prewiurn Lbyds Treasurérs Ch in Hand £313 TOTAL CASH & BANK £573.8(X• £403.712 6. Crgdltor8 and a¢¢rual# 2023 2022 Vet fees HMRC Uts"lities Independent Examination fee Total 5.535 7,913 1,686 576 10.695 10A83 7. Employ•es Totsl staff costs including National Insutsnc were £62.877 {2022.' £24,830) with a full complement of staff on board, compared with the prevrous yearfs restri& Operatn. No employee was paKI in excess of£50,000 The average number of emrloyees during the period that ts Charrty oper*ed was 5 {2022." 3) The average number of employees for the sarre period expre&sed as full-tinE equivalents was 4 {2022.' 2) No expenses were reimtrSed to Tnjsteès in the year. No remun8Tation was paid to any ofthe Trustees. 12