2022-12-31-accounts - Forest Dog Rescue

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

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Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name

FOREST DOG RESCUE

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 517173

Charity's principal address GREEN GAP KENNELS, CLEOBURY ROAD FAR FOREST KIDDERMINSTER, WORCS Postcode DY14 9DX

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any)
	M SHAFFERY	CHAIR
	A JONES	TREASURER
	W SQUIRES	SECRETARY
	S TOPLEY
	S BULLINGHAM
	M WORTH
	M STREET

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

CONSTITUTION

(eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted

(eg. trust, association, company)

Trustee selection methods

ELECTED

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

THE CHARITY TAKES IN STRAYS AND UNWANTED DOGS AND LOOKS AFTER THEM UNTIL NEW LOVING HOMES CAN BE FOUND. WE RUN A NON DESTRUCT POLICY

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THE ACTIVITIES ARE REFLECTED IN THE ACCOUNTS SUBMITTED TO THE CHARITY COMMISSION

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

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policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

A new meet and greet area was started to enable adopters to have a quiet area to be introduced to their new dog and a safe place to allow their dogs to interact with the prospective new member of their family. This will be a great asset when completed. A large board has been erected to remember people who have kindly remembered us with donations and to thank companies and members of the public who have supported us financially. This can also be used to celebrate lives lost whether human or canine. Artificial turf was laid in three play areas which has helped the dogs feet and also cut down tremendously on maintenance. .

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Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

THE TRUSTEES ADVISE THAT WE HAVE RESERVES IN LINE WITH THE CHARITY COMMISSIONS POLICY AND WE HAVE SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO CONTINUE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CHARITY IN A REASONABLE AND EFFICIENT MANNER.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

THE TRUSTEES ADVISE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NO SERIOUS INCIDENTS RELATING TO THE CHARITY OVER THE FINANCIAL YEAR.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) ALISON JONES Full name(s) MAUREEN SHAFFERY Position (eg Secretary, Chair, CHAIR TREASURER etc) Date 3rd April 2023

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Forest Dog Rescue because all do3s deseNe a second chance Annual Report and Financial Statements Year Ended 31 December 2022 Charity Number 517173

Forest Dog Rescue Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 Contents Reference arKI Administrative Details Trustees Report Independent Examlners Report Statement of Financial Activities Statement of Flnancial Posltlon Statement of Cash Flows Notes to the Accounts

Forest Dog Rescue Reference and Admlnlstratlve Details Charity Registration Number: 517173 Registered Address Forest Dog Rescue Green Gap Kennels Far Forest Worcestershire DY14 9DX Telephone Number 01299 269181 Email: info@forest4og-rescue.org.uk Webslte: YW.forest-dOg-resCue.Org.uk Trustees Maureen Shaffery Chairman and Fund Raising Manager Alison Jones Treasurer Wendy Squires Sponsorship and Fundraising Sally Bullingham Rehoming and Kennels Sue Topley Rehoming and Kennels Matthew Street Trustee Meriel Worth Trustee Independent Examiner Matthew Wilson ACMA, CGMA 4 Comberton Park Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DYIO 3DY

Forest Dog Rescue because all dogs deserve a second chance Registered Charity Number 517173 Green Gap Kennels Cleobury Road Far Forest Kiddemiinster Worcs DY14 9DX Financial Year Ended 31st I)ecember 2022 Trustee Report OBJECTIVES - The objectives of the Charity are to take in and look after stray and unwanted dogs predominately from the local surrounding areas, and care for them, until either claimed by their owners or until pemianent loving homes can be found. PUBLIC BENEFIT - Forest Dog Rescue has fulfilled its commitmènt in the last 12 months by providing kennel facilities for stray dogs in a large area covering Wyre Forest, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Wychavon and a few from Bimiingham via the dog warden servic8. If at all possible, these dogs are reunited with their owners or, if not claimed, new loving homes are found. Other unwanted dogs are taken in when owners cannot cope which can be for numerous reasons and again are looked after until adopted. This provides the public with a much needed facility and all the dogs are looked after by our staff in a kind and loving environment. FINANCIAL REVIEW- The Charity holds £62k in a reserve account to enable the Trustees to be in a position to run the Charity and other facilities for a period of three months. This figure wlll be reviewed this year and increased accordingly to cover higher outgoings, mainlywages which will rise by a minimum of 9.60/0 and the extremely high cost of utilities. We currently employ16 part time staff covering both shops and the kennels, which equates to 10 full time members of staff {shops open 6 days per weeK kennels 7days per week Bequests totalling £20k were received during 2022, together with donations of nearly £102k. Regular subscriptions of just over £24k were received which was a slight drop from 2021. In this connection, we have been working with a local company Citcom Llmited who have offered thelr services and experience in marketing and communications and hopefully this will enable us to Improve our website and look at ways to reach more potential sponsors and donors. Gift Aid has been claimed whenever possible and this resulted in just under £18k for 2022.

220 stray dogs were taken in at the kennels with 133 being claimed by their owners. Income from this source totalled £19k which shows the increase of abandoned dogs being handled by the Charity. The total vets fees were nearly £42k, up by £2k over the year, reflecting the number of dogs being treated or neutered. Additional medicine costs of nearly £4k were due to us honouring medical conditions of dogs being rehomed that wouldn't be covered by insurance. Our van, which Is mainly used to transport the dogs, gave up the ghost this year and we have therefore now replaced it with a similar slzed vehicle costing £11 k. The front drive and parking area was treated to a coating of tarmac which has not only helped with the holes but makes the approach to the office far more presentable. This cost the charity £1700. A donation of £1500 was received from ADCHIMars towards feeding homeless dogs. Money Is raised at the kennels by staff who fund a dog behaviourist. This helps to prevent the return of dogs as she is able to visit families who are having problems and to work with them to hopefully resolve the situation. Our two shops are continuing to provide income for the Charity taking nearly £100k, but with the rlse of costs to run the premises and wage increases, the profits remain fairly constant. This year we were able to go ahead with the car boot sales and we hosted our Annual Fete In July, which gave us a boost of nearly £2k. It was wonderful to see everyone able to come back to the kennels and enjoy the day and for all to be reacquainted with our lovely adopted dogs and of course thelr human companions. We were also able to hold a couple of collections at the local Tesco's stores which is always good to meet people and raise some funds from donations. No professional fundraisers are used as all collections are made by volunteers and Trustees and no wages are paid as all fundraising is on a strictly voluntary basis. ACHIEVEMENTS 271 dogs were found new loving homes in 2022, compared to 278 in 2021 A new greet and meet area was started which will enable prospective adopters to be able to have a place lo go to where they can sit and relax with a new dog and have time to get to know them. It will also allow introductions to existing dogs to be made in a safe and secure area, with no dlstractions. To achieve this, it will entail levelling the proposed area, providing fencing, a summer house and a small patio area. It was also decided to change two of the existing play areas, plus the new meet and greet area, to artificial grass, as the sanded areas were proving to be extremely hard to keep weed free and tidy. We have also had problems with some dogs having sore feet and therefore been unable to run on the harsh sand. A new large board has been erected where we now can display plaques to thank or remember all the klnd people who have helped Forest Dog Rescue over the years, by way of grants, bequests donations or fund raising. It is our way of showing our appreciation, as we couldn't have done it without everyone's help.

The Trustees are Indebted to so many people for the support to them throughout tho yoar, esp8clally wlth the terrible economic cllmate Ihat has affected many. We are extremely lucky as a Charity to have so many supporters who champion everythlng the Rescue trles to achieva and wilhout this support we would not be able to find new loving homes for as many dogs as we do and continue to support the ones that have been lucky to be rehomed. W8 thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. The Trustees declare that they have approved the report Slgned on behalf of the Charity's Trust8e8 Maureen Shaffery Chairman

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Forest Dog Rescue for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 Respective responslbllltles of trustees and elamlner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for thi5 year under section 144 of the Charities Act 20111.the Charities Act") and that an independent examination is needed. The charit¢s Bross income exceeded £250,COJ and l am qualified to undertake the examination by bein8 a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Direction5 given by the Charlty Commission Iijnder section 14515llbl of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention Basi5 of independent examinerfs sL*ement My examination wa5 Carried out in accordance with general Directions grven by the Charitv Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented wtth those record5. It also include5 consideration of anv unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning ny such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequentty no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independenl examlnerfs statement In connection with my examination. no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with sectlon 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records- or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirement5 concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 21x18 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I 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. Signed Date Matthew Wilson ACMA CGMA 4 Comberton Park Road Kidderminster Worcestershlre DYIO 3DY

Forest Dog Rescue Statement of Financial Activities for Year Ended 31 December 2022 2022 2021 Unrestrfcted Income: Donations Subscription5 Adoptions Gift Aid Fund Raislng Beque5tS Dog Pound Admissions Interest Received Shop Income- Kidderminster Rental Income Shop Income- Ludlow Grants Received Note 101,752 24,455 21,315 17,859 29,663 20,122 18,713 765 433 41,747 1,647 58,490 95,841 26,086 20,138 16,666 23,573 22,437 9,725 505 27 27,489 4,779 53,572 43,003 Total Income 336,961 343,841 Expenditure On: Kennel/Administration Expenses Kidderminster Shop Expenses Ludlow Shop Expense5 Fund Raising Costs Depreclation IProfitl/ Loss on Disposal of Fixed Assets Donations to Other Charities 294.777 34,394 43,277 735 14,362 1565) 199,776 21,391 31,560 468 13,023 92 5,000 Total Expenditure 386.980 271,310 Net IneomÈ / (Expenditure) (50,019) 72,531 Reconclllation of Funds Total Funds Bought Forward Total Funds Carried Forward 1,083,220 1.033.201 1,010,689 1.083,220

Forest Dog Rescue Statement of financlal P05itlon a5 at 31 December 2022 2022 Tanglble Ffxed A$5ets 735.723 739.320 Prepayments Cash at Bank 3,764 299.323 303.087 4.252 348.304 352.556 Amounts fall Oue Wlthln One Year 8.656 Cur¥entAs5ets 297.478 3.201 ¥OB3,220 1.033201 1,1183,220 Openlng Balance Add Net Incomp I IEMpendlture) for the Year 1.083,220 {SOA1191 1,010,689 72,531 Totsl CrIty Funds 1.033201 1.083,220 Approved by theTrustee5 on Dll and slBned on thelr behalfr. . Treasurer Chalman

Forest Dog Rescue Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 2022 2021 Income from Operating Actiwties Expenditure from Operating Activities 336.961 1386.9801 343,841 1271,310) Depreciation Profit on Disposal of Fixed Assets 14.362 15651 13.023 Net Cash From Opeyatlng Actlvltles 136.222) 85,554 Debtors (IncreasellDecrease Creditors Increase/lDecreasel Fixed Asset Expenditure Proceeds from Sale of Fixed Assets 488 13.0471 (11.0001 800 13.378 4,847 149,686) Net Increase/(Decrease} In Cash 148,981) 54,093 Cash at Beginning of Year Net Incre3se/lDecreasel Cash at End of Year 348,304 (48,9811 299.323 294,211 54,093 348,304

Forest Dog Rescue Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 l Accountin olicies Basis of re aration and assessment of oin concern The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at Cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102: Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (September 20151 and the Charities Act 2011. The charity constltutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Trustees have considered all relevent information available, including future cash flows, and conclude that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a 8oin8 concern. Freehold ro The freehold property is held at cost and the Trustees do not consider the market value to be materially different to the carrying value. Donated items for use in charitable activities The Trustees do not consider it possible to value donated items such as food, toys, and blankets. Donated items are therefore not recognised in the financlal statements. Donated items for resale Donated goods for resale are recognised when sold and no valuation is included in the accounts for donated items not 501d at year end. The Trustees do not consider it prartical to recogni5e goods when received. They also do not consider the items received to be material, or that they can be measured reliably and consider the costs of recognising the items outwei8h the benefits.

Income reco nition All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. Legacies are considered uncertain until received and are therefore recognised on receipt of payment, includlng part payments. Ex endlture reco nition Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charty to that expenditure, tt IS probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure Is accounted for on an accruals basis. Irrecoverable VAT Irrecoverable VAT is char8ed against the expenditure heading for which it was incurred. 2 Tan ible Fixed Assets The following depreciation rates are used to write down fixed asset values over their experted life: Vehicles Fixtures and Fittin8S Maintenance Equipment Non-permanent Buildin85 20% straight line IO% straight line 20% straight line 5% straight line 3 Accruals and re ments Prepayments relate to expenditure incurred in 2022 that relate to 2023. Accruals relate to operating liabilities incurred in 2022 but not pald until 2023. 4 Finance No loan or other finan agreements were entered into during the year. Related arties No expenses were claimed by, or paid to, the Trustees during 2022 {2021: £01 Private vehicle fuel costs incurred by Trustees but not claimed are estimated at £5CK) for the year.

Forest Dog Rescue Note 6: Income and Ex enditure Ana is for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 a) Kennel/Admin. Costs b) Kidderminster shop Salaries Pension Contributions 141.870 104,355 6.997 5.104 Shop Taklngs 41,747 20,080 Staff Tralnlng Vehicle Costs Travel Costs Heat and Light Rates Salarie5 Heat and Light Rent 25,236 1,201 6.OLKI 387 360 14,006 902 1,6 695 2.896 554 5.556 295 5,250 153 10.838 241 3.369 Rates Insurance 311 Insurance 4.156 Sundry Items Repairs Allocated Costs 818 769 Dog Food Vets Fees Medication Sundries Kenne15 Repair Costs Volunteer Expenses Cornmunicatlons Printinglstationery Webslte Publicity Equipment Purchases Equipment Repairs Audit & Accountancy Professional Fees KennellAdmln Costs 392 45,465 3,674 11,850 56,208 350 39.546 2,511 6.330 15,055 579 c) Ludlow shop 1,169 1.876 541 34,394 21,391 Contribution 7,353 1,311 919 951 Shop Taking5 58,490 48,664 153 71 Salaries 23,757 895 15,102 847 13,044 860 3,931 342 5.071 349 Heat and Light Rent 14,500 173 1,038 1,037 4.286 2,725 294,777 199,776 Rates Insurance 812 1,369 1,614 Sundry Items Repairs Allocated Costs 1,864 43,277 31,560 Contribution 15.213 17.104

Forest Dog Rescue Note 7." Flxed Assets at 31 December 2022 Total Vehldes Flxtures & Non-pernianent Freehold Fittin8s Bulldln8S Property At 31st December 2021 818,506 16.509 42.685 235,442 523.870 AddJtlon5 Dlsposa15 iim) 17,0651 ii,otr) 17.C651 At 31st December 2022 822.441 20,444 42.685 235,442 523,870 Depredatlon At 31st December 2021 79,186 13.707 42,685 22,794 Char8e foryear Dlsposals 14,362 16130) 2.590 16,8301 11,772 At 3tst December 2022 86.718 9.467 42.685 34,566 NBVat 310ecember 2022 735,723 10.977 2,876 523,870 NBV at 31 December 2021 739.320 2.802 212.648 523.870

Forest Dog Rescue because all do3s deseNe a second chance Annual Report and Financial Statements Year Ended 31 December 2022 Charity Number 517173