Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01-01-2023 Period start date To 31-12-2023 Period end date
Charity name: German Shepherd Dog Welfare Fund
Charity registration number: 274076
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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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 amongst 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 fee for the entire time they are in our care. If these dogs prove unsuitable for homing through health or temperament, we pay their boarding fees for the rest of their life. We raise funds to pay for their kennelling and veterinary fees. If a dog comes to us sick, or suffers ailments whist in our care, we ensure they receive prompt veterinary treatment 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 the 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. |
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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 | ||
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| 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 for rehoming due temperament and 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 come into our care there can be 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. Their only alternative would have been euthanasia. We have collected dogs from veterinarians, where their owners have taken them for euthanasia through health or temperament or sometimes because they are just no longer wanted. We do not discriminate. I f a German Shepherd needs our help, we strive to provide that help for as long as it is needed. Currently we have more dogs in our care than we have ever had. It is a lockdown / post lockdown problem. A large number of these dogs have problems due to the situations in which they were acquired and brought up. To |
remedy this They are receiving appropriate behavioural support. We also provide dog guardians with online advice and support in a range of options.
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Still financially viable but as with most charities suffering from higher calls on our services with decreased income |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | In order to continue carring out our work and to protect the dogs in ourcare, 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 | £550,000 |
| 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 |
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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
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| 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 interest but does not meet the time criteria but has skills that the committee consider beneficial they may be co-opted |
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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 Dog Welfare Fund |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 274076 |
| Charity’s principal address | 334 Smeeth Road Marshland St James Wisbech Cambs PE14 8EP |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Debbie Hill | Chair | |||
| Brenda Sullivan | Secretary | |||
| TonyWiltshire | Treasurer | |||
| Catherine Renew | ||||
| Christine Hart | ||||
| MaryOsborne | ||||
| Francis Ring | ||||
| KayMusk | ||||
– 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
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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
1 -10-2024
Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
for
German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund
German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund
Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
| 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 2023
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
27 September 2024
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
27 September 2024
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German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund
Trading and Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31 December 2023
| Income Sales Donations Memberships Other Income Cost of sales Purchases Kennel Bills Vetinary Costs GROSS LOSS Expenditure Printing, postage & stationery Sundry expenses Accountancy NET LOSS |
2023 £ 23,967 78,000 327 8,756 3,283 337,553 24,503 354 - 240 |
£ 111,050 365,339 (254,289) 594 (254,883) |
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) |
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German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund
Balance Sheet 31 December 2023
2023 2022 Notes £ £ £ £
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German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
1. CAPITAL ACCOUNT
| Drawings Net loss |
2023 £ (254,883) 254,883 |
£ - - |
2022 £ (118,295) 118,295 |
£ - - |
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Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
for
German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund
German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund
Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
| 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 2023
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
27 September 2024
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
27 September 2024
Page 1
German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund
Trading and Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31 December 2023
| Income Sales Donations Memberships Other Income Cost of sales Purchases Kennel Bills Vetinary Costs GROSS LOSS Expenditure Printing, postage & stationery Sundry expenses Accountancy NET LOSS |
2023 £ 23,967 78,000 327 8,756 3,283 337,553 24,503 354 - 240 |
£ 111,050 365,339 (254,289) 594 (254,883) |
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) |
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German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund
Balance Sheet 31 December 2023
2023 2022 Notes £ £ £ £
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German Shepherd Dogs Welfare Fund
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
1. CAPITAL ACCOUNT
| Drawings Net loss |
2023 £ (254,883) 254,883 |
£ - - |
2022 £ (118,295) 118,295 |
£ - - |
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