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2022-12-31-accounts

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 279478

Rottweiler Welfare Association Unaudited financial statements

31 December 2022

Rottweiler Welfare Association

Financial statements

Year ended 31 December 2022

Page
Trustees' annual report 1
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 5
Statement of financial activities 7
Balance sheet 8
Notes to the financial statements 9

Rottweiler Welfare Association

Trustees' annual report

Year ended 31 December 2022

The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in October 2019.

Reference and administrative details

Registered charity name Rottweiler Welfare Association Charity registration number 279478 Principal office PO Box 2424 Wrexham Wales L11 0PR

The trustees

The trustees who served during the year and at the date of approval were as follows:

Mr A Weare (Chair) Mrs L Williams (Secretary) Ms J Darboe Ms K Overton (Treasurer) Mr J Williams Ms S Burrows Simpson (resigned 13 September 2022) Mrs A Colbourne Ms S Weare Bankers Barclays Bank Plc 27-28 Regent Street Swindon SN1 1QB Independent examiner Mark Proctor FCA DChA Lovewell Blake LLP Chartered accountants Bankside 300 Peachman Way Broadland Business Park Norwich NR7 0LB

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Rottweiler Welfare Association

Trustees' annual report (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

Objectives and activities

The objective of the charity, as set out in the governing document, is to relieve the suffering and distress of Rottweilers in need of care and attention.

The charity achieves its objective by rescuing abandoned and neglected Rottweilers and help those who are unwanted. Also by providing all necessary care, treatment and rehabilitation and assessing these dogs for adoptability and finding suitable homes for them.

The trustees are aware and have taken due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit.

Achievements and performance

In 2022 the kennels took in 36 dogs and re-homed/long term foster 43 dogs, with a further 11 into short term foster and re homed 10 with 1 becoming long term foster. We have 18 dogs in long term foster homes where we maintain the financial responsibility for their vet care.

At 31st December we were responsible for 56 dogs made up with 20 long term residents in Wales and 2 long term residents in Stoke plus 16 dogs being rehabilitated and 18 dogs who have long term foster homes.

The rescue dogs coming into our care at the present are very challenging and are taking a huge amount of time to rehabilitate, and needing experienced owners, which is also proving to be very difficult.

Fundraising has continued to be challenging especially with the current financial crisis and people finding it difficult to keep their heads above water, we are grateful to all those who continue to support us financially and physically.

We are pleased to report however our fundraising was successfully supported by a couple of small legacies.

We are pleased to report with our new management structure in place we have kept all our financial records in order and reported them accurately and in time to Charities Commission which has created transparency in the finances and have even managed to submit our accounts to the accountant by middle of February for review.

Our revised constitution was ratified at the June 2022 AGM which now includes that the accounts must be checked and compiled by an appropriate practicing charities accountant.

Financial review

The work of the charity continues to be funded through subscriptions from members, donations, legacies and the Care and Share Scheme. In addition various fundraising activities are undertaken.

The results for the year are shown on pages 7 and 8. The charity generated income, including several legacies, of £217,672 (2021: £174,862) and after incurring costs of £149,144 (2021: £144,104) a surplus of £68,528 (2021: £77,249) was achieved. We would like to acknowledge without the legacies we would have drawn into our savings.

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Rottweiler Welfare Association

Trustees' annual report (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

Financial review (continued)

Reserves policy

The trustees have set a policy of needing reserves of £200,000 in order to ensure it has sufficient funds to cover the costs of looking after the dogs in its care for at least six months together with its lease commitments. As at 31 December 2022 the charity had unrestricted free reserves of £397,488 (2021: £334,141) including a designated fund of £50,000. The Trustees are aware the level of funds held at the year end are in excess of the policy, however they expect the value to reduce in the current year due to a deficit budget for the year.

Restricted funds at the year end amounted to £1,141 (2021: £nil).

Plans for future periods

Our future objective, short and long term, is to keep fundraising, grow membership and look for new trustees to future proof the charity. We also need to start considering that at some point we may need to find new kennels and staff.

Our ongoing objective is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome rottweilers.

Structure, governance and management

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a Deed of Trust.

Trustee appointment

The trustees are nominated for election because of their skills, expertise and knowledge which they can bring to guiding the charity to fulfill its objectives.

The trustees who held office throughout the year and at the date the accounts were approved are listed on page 1.

Trustee induction and training

On appointment trustees are provided with:

In addition trustees are encouraged to read Charity Commission and other newsletters and to attend courses designed to keep them abreast of their duties and responsibilities.

True and fair override

The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared to give a "true and fair" view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a "true and fair" view. The departure has involved Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) issued in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

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Rottweiler Welfare Association

Trustees' annual report (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

The trustees' annual report was approved on 9 March 2023 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

Ms K Overton Trustee

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Rottweiler Welfare Association

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Rottweiler Welfare Association

Year ended 31 December 2022

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022 which comprise the statement of financial activities, balance sheet and the related notes.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement - matter of concern identified

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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Rottweiler Welfare Association

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Rottweiler Welfare

Association (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

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.

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts (financial statements) in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has since been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

Mark Proctor FCA DChA Independent Examiner

Lovewell Blake LLP Chartered accountants Bankside 300 Peachman Way Broadland Business Park Norwich NR7 0LB

11 August 2023

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Rottweiler Welfare Association

Statement of financial activities

Year ended 31 December 2022

2022 2021
Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds Total funds Total funds
Note £ £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 4 211,658 1,500 213,158 167,145
Other trading activities 5 4,181 4,181 7,717
Investment income 6 333 333 21
Other income 7 53,306
   
Total income 216,172 1,500 217,672 228,189
   
Expenditure
Raising funds
Costs of raising donations and
legacies 8 3,888 3,888 1,418
Charitable activities 9 144,897 359 145,256 144,404
Other expenditure 5,118
   
Total expenditure 148,785 359 149,144 150,940
   
   
Net income and net movement in funds 67,387 1,141 68,528 77,249
   
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 338,086 338,086 260,837
   
Total funds carried forward 405,473 1,141 406,614 338,086
   

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 9 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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Rottweiler Welfare Association

Balance sheet

31 December 2022

2022 2021
Note £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 14 7,985 3,945
Current assets
Debtors 15 5,383 55,233
Cash at bank and in hand 395,868 281,338
 
401,251 336,571
Creditors: Amounts falling due within
one year 16 (2,622) (2,430)
 
Net current assets 398,629 334,141
 
Total assets less current liabilities 406,614 338,086
 
Net assets 406,614 338,086
 
Funds of the charity
Restricted funds 1,141
Unrestricted funds 405,473 338,086
 
Total charity funds 17 406,614 338,086
 

These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 9 March 2023, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

Mrs L Williams Trustee

Ms K Overton Trustee

The notes on pages 9 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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Rottweiler Welfare Association

Notes to the financial statements

Year ended 31 December 2022

1. General information

The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is PO Box 2424, Wrexham, North Wales, LL11 0PR, Wales.

2. Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.

Trust and fair override

The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared to give a "true and fair" view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a "true and fair" view. The departure has involved Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) issued in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

3. Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity, and are rounded to the nearest £.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the Trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The Trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.

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Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Rottweiler Welfare Association

Year ended 31 December 2022

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Income

All income is included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Plant and machinery - 10% reducing balance Fixtures and fittings - 25% reducing balance Van - 25% reducing balance

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Rottweiler Welfare Association

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Financial instruments

A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or paable including any related transaction costs, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.

Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted.

4. Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2022
£ £ £
Donations
Donations 82,465 82,465
Gift Aid 11,412 11,412
Membership 3,375 3,375
Share and care 25,736 25,736
Legacies
Legacies 88,670 88,670
Grants
Grants receivable 1,500 1,500
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211,658 1,500 213,158
  
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2021
£ £ £
Donations
Donations 68,274 68,274
Gift Aid 8,128 8,128
Membership 3,358 3,358
Share and care 26,622 26,622
Legacies
Legacies 60,763 60,763
Grants
Grants receivable
  
167,145



167,145


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Rottweiler Welfare Association

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

5. Other trading activities

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2022 Funds 2021
£ £ £ £
Sales of goods 4,181 4,181 7,717 7,717
   
6. Investment income
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2022 Funds 2021
£ £ £ £
Bank interest receivable 333 333 21 21
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7. Other income
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2022 Funds 2021
£ £ £ £
Other income 53,306 53,306
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8. Costs of raising donations and legacies
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2022 Funds 2021
£ £ £ £
Fund raising expenses 3,888

3,888

1,418

1,418


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Rottweiler Welfare Association

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

9. Expenditure on charitable activities

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2022
£ £ £
Printing 85 85
Insurance 1,666 1,666
Computer and IT costs 4,349 4,349
Telephone 151 151
Other office costs 5,718 5,718
Depreciation 2,346 2,346
Sundry care of dogs 389 389
Vets and medication costs 39,082 39,082
Kennelling costs 70,796 359 71,155
Donation database 2,319 2,319
Rent 5,250 5,250
Light and heat 165 165
Motor expenses 1,421 1,421
Legal and professional fees 6,404 6,404
Marketing and advertising
Bank charges 1,495 1,495
Subscriptions 639 639
Governance costs 2,622 2,622
  
144,897 359 145,256
  
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2021
£ £ £
Printing 2,591 2,591
Insurance 2,908 2,908
Computer and IT costs 3,129 3,129
Telephone 1,706 1,706
Other office costs 4,255 4,255
Depreciation 2,404 2,404
Sundry care of dogs 414 414
Vets and medication costs 21,443 21,443
Kennelling costs 76,931 76,931
Donation database 2,215 2,215
Rent 5,700 5,700
Light and heat (24) (24)
Motor expenses 1,914 1,914
Legal and professional fees 9,596 9,596
Marketing and advertising 5,273 5,273
Bank charges 1,519 1,519
Subscriptions
Governance costs 2,430 2,430
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144,404 144,404
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10. Net income
Net income is stated after charging/(crediting):
2022 2021
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 2,346 2,404
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets 5,118
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Rottweiler Welfare Association

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

11. Independent examination fees

2022 2021
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 2,622

2,430


12. Staff costs

No salaries or wages have been paid to employees, including the Trustees, during the year.

13. Trustee remuneration and expenses

No remuneration or expenses were paid to any trustee during the year or the prior year.

14. Tangible fixed assets

Fixtures and
fittings Van Total
£ £ £
Cost
At 1 January 2022 760 8,000 8,760
Additions 6,386 6,386
  
At 31 December 2022 7,146 8,000 15,146
  
Depreciation
At 1 January 2022 190 4,625 4,815
Charge for the year 1,502 844 2,346
  
At 31 December 2022 1,692 5,469 7,161
  
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2022 5,454 2,531 7,985
  
At 31 December 2021 570 3,375 3,945
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15. Debtors
2022 2021
£ £
Other debtors 5,383 55,233
 
16. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2022 2021
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 2,622 2,430
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Rottweiler Welfare Association

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

17. Analysis of charitable funds

Unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds
At At
1 January 202 31 December
2 Income Expenditure Transfers 2022
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 288,086 216,172 (148,785) 355,473
Designated Fund 50,000 50,000
    
338,086 216,172 (148,785) 405,473
    
At At
1 January 202 31 December
1 Income Expenditure Transfers 2021
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 260,837 228,189 (150,940) (50,000) 288,086
Designated Fund 50,000 50,000
    
260,837 228,189 (150,940) 338,086
    
Restricted funds
At At
1 January 202 31 December
2 Income Expenditure Transfers 2022
£ £ £ £ £
Dog care costs funding 1,500 (359) 1,141
    
At At
1 January 202 31 December
1 Income Expenditure Transfers 2021
£ £ £ £ £
Dog care costs funding










Dog care costs funding: represents funds received towards the costs of caring for the dogs in the charity's care.

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Rottweiler Welfare Association

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

18. Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2022
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 7,985 7,985
Current assets 400,110 1,141 401,251
Creditors less than 1 year (2,622) (2,622)
  
Net assets 405,473 1,141 406,614
  
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2021
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 3,945 3,945
Current assets 336,571 336,571
Creditors less than 1 year (2,430) (2,430)
  
Net assets 338,086 338,086
  

19. Operating lease commitments

The total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:

2022 2021
£ £
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years 32,850 38,100
Later than 5 years 87,600 129,200
 
120,450 167,300
 

20. Contingencies

Without prejudice, the Rottweiler Welfare Association has designated funds of £50,000 for a contingent liability regarding an unforeseen claim which would not be covered by insurance. There has been no further correspondence on this claim since January 2022.

21. Related parties

Mr A Weare and Mrs S Weare are paid kennel fees of £30,413 (2021: £36,047).

Trustees are reimbursed for expenses incurred on behalf of the charity when acting as agent. They are also reimbursed costs incurred in connection with caring for dogs in Rottweiler Welfare Association's care.

All trustees pay membership fees in accordance with other members. Unrestricted donations of £100 (2021: £Nil) were received from Trustees.

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