## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
## **From 01.01.2022 Period start date To 31.12.2022 Period end date**
## **Charity name: German Shepherd Welfare Fund**
## **Charity registration number 274076**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|**The objects of the fund shall be the care**
**and protection of German Shepherd**
**Dogs that are in need of such by reason**
**of sickness, maltreatment or poor**
**circumstances, and the prevention of**
**cruelty to and suffering among such**
**animals**|
|Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.|Para 1.17 and
1.19|**The committee strives to help any**
**German Shepherd in need that is**
**brought to our attention. We often**
**collect these dogs from homes, kennels,**
**veterinary practices or bad situations**
**and take them to a pre-arranged**
**boarding kennel, for which we pay their**
**boarding fees for the entire time they**
**are in our care. If these dogs prove**
**unsuitable for rehoming through health**
**or temperament, we pay their boarding**
**fees for the rest of their life. We fund**
**raise to pay for their kennelling &**
**veterinary fees. If a dog comes to us**
**sick, or suffers ailments whist in our**
**care, we ensure they receive prompt**
**veterinary care irrelevant of the cost. We**
**do our best to rehabilitate dogs that are**
**brought to us with temperament issues.**
**We will only rehome a dog once we**
**know it is safe to do so. Sometimes**
**rehabilitation can take months, but we**
**do not let length of time with us and**
**cost of kennelling cloud our judgement**
**as to their suitability for rehoming**|
|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|**The Trustees’ are aware of the guidance**
**of the Charity Commission on public**
**benefit and respond accordingly.**|
**Additional information (optional)**
## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
## **Achievements and Performance**
||SORP reference||
|---|---|---|
|Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.|Para 1.20|**Since GSD Welfare became a registered**
**charity, we have homed in excess of**
**9,000 German Shepherd Dogs. We also**
**have an increasing number of dogs in**
**our care that are not fit to rehome due to**
**temperament & health. These dogs will**
**remain in our care for the rest of their**
**days being cared for and living a happy**
**existence. For many of the dogs that**
**have come into our care, there is no**
**doubt that we were their last hope.**
**Without us, these dogs would have**
**been euthanised. We have taken dogs**
**into our care when owners could no**
**longer afford veterinary fees for their**
**ailments, could not cope with problems**
**caused by their management of the dog,**
**or sometimes because they are no**
**longer wanted. We do not discriminate.**
**If a GSD needs our help, we strive to**
**provide that help for as long as it is**
**needed. Also, we provide online**
**resources for a range of topics which**
**benefit the broader community**
**regardless of breed**|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against
Para 1.41
|objectives set|||
|---|---|---|
|Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41||
|Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41||
|Other|||
## **Financial Review**
|**Financial Review**|||
|---|---|---|
|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|**Currently operating at a deficit due to**
**the number of dogs in our care.**
**However we are still financially viable.**|
|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|**In order to continue carrying out our**
**work and to protect the dogs in our**
**care, it is essential that funds are held in**
**reserve. e.g. to cover periods where**
**fundraising may be minimal for**
**whatever reason.**|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|**£711,000**|
|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|**N/A**|
|Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|**N/A**|
|Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|**N/A**|
## **Additional information (optional)**
## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:|||
|---|---|---|
|Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|**Written Constitution**|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|**Unincorporated association**|
|Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees|Para 1.25|**Trustees must demonstrate a minimum**
**of two years membership & show a**
**positive ongoing interest in our work.**
**Officers (Chair, Secretary, Treasurer) are**
**elected at AGM by Members. If a**
**member demonstrates an interest and**
**fails to meet the time criteria, they may**
**be co-opted, if in the committees option**
**they possess beneficial skills.**|
## **Additional information (optional)**
## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|German Shepherd Welfare Fund|
|---|---|
|Other name the charity uses||
|Registered charity number|274076|
|Charity’s principal address|334 Smeeth Road
Marshland St. James
Wisbech
Cambs.
PE14 8EP|
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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**year**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
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||Debbie Hill|Chair|||
||TonyWiltshire|Treasurer|||
||Brenda Sullivan|Secretary|||
||Catherine Renew||||
||Christine Hart||||
||MaryOsborne||||
||Anita Nottingham||||
||Frances Ring||||
||Theresa Palmer||||
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## – Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
## **Director name**
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
**Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year**
## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
## **Additional information (optional)**
## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
**Type of Name Address adviser**
**Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**
## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
## **Other optional information**
## **Declarations**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.**
**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
**Signature(s)** D. Hill **Full name(s)** Deborah Hill
**Position (eg Secretary,** Chair **Chair, etc)**
**Date** 9.03.2024
## **Unaudited Financial Statements**
**for the Year Ended 31 December 2022**
## **for**
**German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund**
**German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund**
## **Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022**
||**Page**|
|---|---|
|**Accountants' Report and Client Approval**||
|**Certificate**|1|
|**Trading and Profit and Loss Account**|2|
|**Balance Sheet**|3|
|**Notes to the Financial Statements**|4|
**Financial Statements**
## **for the year ended 31 December 2022**
## **Accountants' Report to**
## **German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund**
In accordance with instructions given to us we have prepared without carrying out an audit the annexed financial statements from the accounting records of German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund and from information and explanations supplied to us.
Vortex Accountants Limited Top Floor Claridon House London Road Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 0JU
Date: .............................................
## **Client Approval Certificate**
I approve the financial statements and confirm that I have made available all relevant records and information for their preparation.
................................................................. Mr T Wilt
Date: .............................................
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## **German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund**
## **Trading and Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31 December 2022**
|**Income**
Sales
Donations
Memberships
Other Income
**Cost of sales**
Purchases
Kennel Bills
Vetinary Costs
**GROSS (LOSS)/PROFIT**
**Expenditure**
Printing, postage & stationery
Sundry expenses
Accountancy
**NET (LOSS)/PROFIT**|2022
£
174,362
47,932
2,651
1,000
4,017
310,996
28,512
474
1
240|£
225,945
343,525
(117,580)
715
(118,295)|2021
£
102,101
183,326
2,368
5,540
67,074
108,185
24,517
-
1
240|£
293,335
199,776
93,559
241
93,318|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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**German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund**
## **Balance Sheet 31 December 2022**
2022 2021 Notes £ £ £ £
Page 3
**German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund**
## **Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022**
## 1. **CAPITAL ACCOUNT**
|Net profit
Less
Drawings
Net loss|2022
£
-
(118,295)
118,295
-|£
-
-|2021
£
93,318
93,318
-
93,318|£
-
-|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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## **Unaudited Financial Statements**
**for the Year Ended 31 December 2022**
## **for**
**German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund**
**German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund**
## **Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022**
||**Page**|
|---|---|
|**Accountants' Report and Client Approval**||
|**Certificate**|1|
|**Trading and Profit and Loss Account**|2|
|**Balance Sheet**|3|
|**Notes to the Financial Statements**|4|
**Financial Statements**
## **for the year ended 31 December 2022**
## **Accountants' Report to**
## **German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund**
In accordance with instructions given to us we have prepared without carrying out an audit the annexed financial statements from the accounting records of German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund and from information and explanations supplied to us.
Vortex Accountants Limited Top Floor Claridon House London Road Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 0JU
Date: .............................................
## **Client Approval Certificate**
I approve the financial statements and confirm that I have made available all relevant records and information for their preparation.
................................................................. Mr T Wilt
Date: .............................................
Page 1
## **German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund**
## **Trading and Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31 December 2022**
|**Income**
Sales
Donations
Memberships
Other Income
**Cost of sales**
Purchases
Kennel Bills
Vetinary Costs
**GROSS (LOSS)/PROFIT**
**Expenditure**
Printing, postage & stationery
Sundry expenses
Accountancy
**NET (LOSS)/PROFIT**|2022
£
174,362
47,932
2,651
1,000
4,017
310,996
28,512
474
1
240|£
225,945
343,525
(117,580)
715
(118,295)|2021
£
102,101
183,326
2,368
5,540
67,074
108,185
24,517
-
1
240|£
293,335
199,776
93,559
241
93,318|
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**German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund**
## **Balance Sheet 31 December 2022**
2022 2021 Notes £ £ £ £
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**German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund**
## **Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022**
## 1. **CAPITAL ACCOUNT**
|Net profit
Less
Drawings
Net loss|2022
£
-
(118,295)
118,295
-|£
-
-|2021
£
93,318
93,318
-
93,318|£
-
-|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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