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
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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: