STOUR VALLEY CAT RESCUE CHARITY NUMBER 514904 Chairman/Co-ordinator Mrs A E Ford 44 Sheraton Grange Stourbridge DY8 2BE Trustee Mrs M A Jennings Yew Tree House Porchbrook Road Rock Cross, Rock Kidderminster DY14 9SD Annual Re ort for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 2023 saw a considerable increase in problems with people unable to keep their cats due to illness, financial problems, changes of circumstance etc. There was also a decrease in the number of homes offered although we have managed to find loving homes for some, including ones who had been at the rescue for several years. Food and vets bills have increased using up vital funds. We have however, had some successful fundraising events and generous donations and legacies to enable us to continue our work at the rescue. We plan to have a fundraising drive in 2024 to raise funds for vital repairs/renovations required at the property. We have been fortunate to have some more volunteers join our team to support our work into our 40 year. In 2024 we hope that there are fewer unwanted cats and more loving homes offered. Treasurer's Re ort Income was down from last year by approximately 41 % mainly because we have received less in the way of donations and legacies. Total expenditure was up by 38 % mainly due to increases in veterinary expenditure which was up by approximately 62 % from the previous year, and the increased cost of food, litter etc. The overall funds showed a 15 % decrease in our available funds during the year.
STOUR VALLEY CAT RESCUE CHARITY NUMBER 514904 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 SECTION A RECEIPTS 2023 2022 Fundraising Donations and Legacies Payments for cats homed Miscellaneous Sponsorship Raffle Gift Aid Tax Reclaims VAT Refunds Bank Account Interest 5,919.05 25,299.05 1,095.00 75.48 220.00 890.00 3,901.68 7,208.49 1,171.87 2,254.42 100,891.66 1,155.00 321.61 120.00 744.64 5,412.58 41.07 TOTAL RECEIPTS 45,780.62 110,940.98 PAYMENTS Fostering Veterinary Fees Advertisements Hire of Halls Miscellaneous Heating, lighting, maintenance etc 18,038.42 47,060.99 1,484.20 945.50 5,415.54 6,281.37 14,610.60 29,027.19 382.29 240.00 5,540.43 7,485.05 TOTAL PAYMENTS 79,226.02 57,285.56 NET PAYMENTS I RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR -33,445.40 53,655.42 CASH FUNDS AT LAST YEAR END 218,839.26 165,183.84 CASH FUNDS THIS YEAR END £185 393.86 £218 839.26 SECTION B CASH FUNDS Santander West Bromwich Building Society Barclays Community Account Barclays Business Premium Account Cash in hand 9,660.85 82,539.09 17,050.60 75,806.53 336.79 5,197.46 85,179.92 18,212.67 110,030.48 218.73 TOTAL CASH FUNDS £185 393.86 £218 839.26 ANITA EMILY FORD- TRUSTEE Élql¥ |q14 MAUREEN ANN JENNINGS- TRUSTEE
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Stour Valley Cat Rescue - charity no. 514904 I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31" December 2023 which are set out on page 2. The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 201 l Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 201 l Act to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act - to state whether particular matters have come to my attention My examination was carried in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'trne and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement. In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (l ) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Alexander Michael Pettigrew Retired Solicitor 6 Norton Road Stourbridge West Midlands DY8 2AE Date: