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2023-12-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 01 01 2023 31 12 2023

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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 NGAP KENNELS, CLEOBURY ROAD FAR FOREST, KIDDERMINSTER, WORCS Postcode DY14 9DX

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
M SHAFFERY CHAIR
A JONES TREASURER
W SQUIRES SECRETARY
S BULLINGHAM
M WORTH
M STREET APPT 25/04/23
N GRAZIER
S TOPLEY RESIGNED 16/12/23

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

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Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

How the charity is constituted

Trustee selection methods

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Section C Objectives and activities

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

THE CHARITY TAKES IN STRAY 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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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

A MEET AND GREET AREA HAS NOW BEEN COMPLETED. THIS HAS ENABLED POTENTIAL NEW OWNERS TO HAVE A QUIET PLACE TO SIT AND RELAX, BUT ALSO SPACE FOR VOLUNTEERS TO BE ABLE TO INTERACT WITH THE DOGS.

SOLAR PANELS WERE ERECTED IN LATE SEPTEMBER AND THESE SHOULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO OUR ELECTRICITY BILL AND HELP TO KEEP THESE COSTS DOWN.

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Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

THE TRUSTEES ADVISE THAT THE RESERVE ACCOUNT VALUE HAS BEEN INCREASED TO KEEP UP WITH THE RISE IN COSTS AND THIS IS IN LINE WITH THE CHARITY COMMISSION POLICIES. WE HAVE SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO CONTINUE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CHARITY IN A REASONABLE AND EFFICIENT MANNER.

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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, etc) CHAIR TREASURER D 19/04/2024 Date 5

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Forest Dog Rescue because all dogs deserve a second chance Annual Report and Financial Statements Year Ended 31 December 2023 Registered Charity Number 517173

Forest Dog Rescue Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 Contents Reference and Administrative Details Trustees Report Independent Examlner5 Report Statement of Financlal Activities Statement of Financial Position Statement of Cash Flows Notes to the Accounts

Forest Dog Rescue Referen￿ and Administrative Details Charity Registration Number: 517173 Registered Address Forest Dog Rescue Green Gap Kennels Far Forest Worcestershire DY14 9DX Telephone Number 01299 269181 Email: info@forest-dog-rescue.org.uk Website: www.forest-dog-rescue.org.uk Trustees Maureen Shaffery Chairman and Fundraising Manager Alison Jones Treasurer Wendy Squires Sponsorship and Fundraising Sally Bulllngham Rehoming and Kennels Sue Toplev Rehoming and Kennels Matthew Street Rehoming and Kennels Meriel Worth Rehoming and Kennels Nicholas Grazier Rehoming and Kennels (Resigned 16 December 2023) (Appointed 25 April 2023) Independent Examiner Matthew Wilson ACMA, CGMA Four Pines 2a Burlington Close Kidderminster Worcestershire DYIO 3DQ

Forest Dog Rescue because all dogs deserve a second chance Registered Charity Number 517173 Green Gap Kennels Cleobury Road Far Forest Kidderminster Worcs DY14 9DX FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 Trustee Re ort OBJEcfIvES - The objectives of the Charity are to take in and look after stray and unwanted dogs predominately f rom the local surroundin9 areas, and care f or them until either claimed by their owners or unti I permanent loving homes can be f ound. PUBLIC BENEFIT - Forest Dog Rescue has fulf illed its commitment in the last 12 months by providing kennel faci lities f or stray dogs in a lar9e area coverin9 Wyre Forest, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Wychavon and a few f rom Birmin9ham via the dog warden service. 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 unti I 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 currently holds £81k in a reserve account to enable the Trustees to be in a position to run the Charity and other faci lities for a period of three months. This has been increased from £62k last year due to higher monthly costs. Wages rose by 9.6 /0 in 2023 and we currently employ 20 part time staff who cover both charity shops and the kennels. During the year we received £146k in legacies and funeral donations, these included two large bequests of over £50k each and these have been placed in our savings account to help safeguard the future of the Charity. Donations were up slightly at £112k and regular donations were stable at £25k.

Gift Aid of £20k was claimed for tax year endin9 2023 and £17k was raised through fees received f rom Worcester Regulatory Services for work done for them with stray dogs, Vets bills totalled £38k with an additional £4k paid out for medication bought online f or on90ing medical conditions of do9s rehomed, and f lea and worm treatment for the dogs at the kennels. Shop income was £IIOk which was slightly up on 2022 but tradin9 is provin9 diff icult, especially in our Kidderminster shop which has been impacted with slowing footfall after the closure of the local WILKO nearby, but still manages to remain viable. The majority of our car boots were able to 90 ahead with only a few cancelled due to bad weather and our Summer Fete brought in much needed fundraising revenue which totalled £29k in 2023. No professional fundraisers are used as all our collections are made by volunteers and Trustees and no wages are paid as all fundraising is on a strictly voluntary basis ACHIEVEMENTS - 246 do9s were found new loving homes in 2023 compared to 271 in 2022. The new Meet and Greet area has been completed and is proving a success for both humans and dogs as they can sit and relax and get to know each other in peace and quiet. It has also given our volunteers somewhere they can take the dogs just to have that special time to have a cuddle and a play. Solar panels have been installed to help with the rising cost of electricity. The initial outlay was £25k but £20k has been awarded to us by way of a 9rant from The L E Andrews Trust to whom we are so gratef ul for their continued support of the Charity. The installation w¢ts only completed late on in 2023 and we are theref ore hoping to see the benef its this coming year. A new battery powered ride on mower was purchased to help maintain the grounds and this has proved invaluable, especially for preparing for events held at the kennels. Our new website is up and running and we now have a dedicated donate facility on each page which enables not only one off gifts, but also allows supporters to set up regular monthly payments to us. This has only recently been completed but is provin9 successful in raisin9 funds. We are now hoping to improve media and marketing for the Charity and plan to send Newsletters every quarter to any supporter who wishes to receive these, which should help keep people informed of 90ings on within the kennels and Charity as a whole. This will also include tryin9 to raise the number of volunteers that can help with various needs such as at f undraising events, helping at our shops. gardening and handiwork at the kennels or hands on with the dogs.

The Trustees are very grateful for the support given by many people in many ways. Our reserves have increased greatly this year by extremely kind people who have remembered us in their wills or asked for donations at their funerals to come to Forest Dog Rescue. This helps continue our work and look after the dogs in our care, waiting for their new loving homes. This is a wonderful gesture and one that is not taken lightly by us. We would also like to thank anyone who has adopted or fostered one of our dogs f rom us, givi￿ them a second chance of life. The Trustees declare that they have approved the report. Signed on behalf of the Charitys Trustees Maureen Shaff ery Chairperson

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Forest Dog Rescue for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 Respectfve responslbllltles of trustees and examlner The charity's trustees are responslble forthe preparatlon of the accounts. The charitys trustees consider that an audit is not required forthis year under section 144 of the Charities Act 20111.the Charities ACV,) and that an Independent examination Is needed. The chariVs gross income exceeded £250,000 and l arn qualified to undertake the examination by being 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 Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5}{b) of the Charities Act. and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention Basls of independent examlnees statement My examlnation was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charlty Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charlty and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideratlon of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeklng explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provlde all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinlon Is glven as to whether the accounts present 'true and fairf view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examlner's statement In connection with my examinatlon, no materlal matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to belleve that In any materlal respect: the accounting records were not kept In accordance wlth 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 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. 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 account5 to be reached. Signed Date Matthew Wilson ACMA CGMA Four Pines 2a Burllngton Close Kidderminster Worcestershire DYIO 3DQ

Forest Dog Rescue Statement of Financial Activities for Year Ended 31 December 2023 2023 2022 Unrestrlrted Income: Donations Subscrlptions Adoption Fees Grants Received Fund Raising Sponsorship Bequests Fees - Dog Pound Admissions Shop Income - Kidderminster Shop Income - Ludlow Gift Aid Received Interest Received Other Income Note 112,270 25,065 17,950 27,500 28,983 6,000 146,160 21,643 2,005 43,012 66,418 20,365 4,662 1,023 101,752 24,455 21,315 23,663 6,000 20,122 18,713 765 41,747 58,490 17,859 433 1,647 Total Income 523,056 336,961 Expendlture On Charltable Actlvltles: Kennel/Administration Expenses Kidderminster Shop Expenses Ludlow Shop Expenses Fund Raising Costs Depreciation {Profit)/ Loss on Disposal of Fixed Assets 260,580 36,335 36,792 648 15,895 294,777 34,394 43,277 735 14,362 (565) Total Expendlture 350,250 386,980 Net Income / (Expenditure) 172,806 {50,019) Reconciliation of Funds Total Funds Bought Fonmard Total Funds Carried Fonmard 1,033,201 1,206,007 1,083,220 1,033,201

Forest Dog Rescue Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2023 2023 2022 Note Fixed Assets Tangible Fixed Assets 749.533 735,723 Current Assets Debtors Cash at Bank 9,293 452,969 462.262 3,764 299,323 303,087 Creditors Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 5,788 5,609 Net Current Assets 456,474 297,478 Total Assets less Current Uabllltles 1,206,007 1,033,201 Net Assets 1,206,007 1,033,201 Funds Opening Balance Add Net Income / (Expenditure) for the Year 1,033,201 172,806 1,083,220 (50,0191 Totsl Charity Funds 1,206,007 1,033.201 Approved by the Trustee5 on and signed on their behalf: Treasurer Chairman

Forest Dog Rescue Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 2023 2022 Income from Charitable Activities Expenditure on Charitable Activities 523,056 (350,250) 336,961 (386,980) Depreciation Profit on Disposal of Fixed Assets 15,895 14,362 (565) Net Cash From Charltable Actlvltles 188,701 (36,222) Debtors (Increase)/Decrease Creditors Increase/(Decrease} Fixed Asset Expenditure Proceeds from Sale of Fixed Assets (5,529) 179 (29,705) 488 (3,047) (11.000} 800 Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash 153.646 (48.981) Cash at Beglnnlng of Year Net Increase/(Decrease} Cash at End of Year 299,323 153,646 452,969 348,304 (48,981) 299,323

Forest Dog Rescue Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 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 2015) and the Charities Act 2011. The charity constitutes 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, includlng future cash flow5, and conclude that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a golng concern. Freehold ro ert 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 financial 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 sold at year end. The Trustees do not consider it practical to recognise 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 outweigh 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 consldered uncertain until received and are therefore recognlsed on receipt of payment, including part payments. Ex enditure reco nltion Liabilitles are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it Is probable that settlement wlll 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 charged 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 thelr useful expected life: Vehicles Fixtures and Fittings Maintenance Equipment Non-permanent Buildings and Additions 20% straight line 10% straight line 20% straight line 50A straight line Fixed asset purchases with a cost of £1,000 and above are capitalised. Fixed assets purchases below £1,000 are treated as expendlture in the period the expendlture is incurred. Debtors Other debtors: Prepayments Accrued Income £3,625 £5,668 £9,293 Prepayments relate to expenditure incurred in 2023 relating to 2024. Accrued income is income received in 2024 that the charity is entltled to In 2023.

Amounts Fallin Due Within One Year Other creditors: Accruals £5,788 Accruals relate to liabilltles incurred In 2023 but not pald untll 2024. 4 Trustee Remuneratlon None of the trustees have been paid any remuneratlon or recelved any other benefits in 202312022: None). No expenses were claimed by, or paid to, the Trustees durlng 2023 (2022: £0) Travel costs Incurred by Trustees but not claimed are estlmated at £500 for the year. Related Part Transactions There have been no related party transactions in 2023 (2022: None).

Forest Dog Rescue Note 6: Expendlture Analysis for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 2023 2022 2023 2022 a) Kennel/Admin. Costs b) Kidderminster Shop Salaries Pension Contributions Staff Training Vehicle Costs Travel Costs Heat and Light Rates Insurance 169,065 141,870 8,653 6,997 480 Shop Takings 43,012 41.747 Salaries Heat and Light Rent 26,765 1,825 6,000 155 25,236 1,201 6,000 387 5,989 145 1,600 695 11,193 10,838 241 Rates Insurance Sundry Items Repairs Allocated Costs 388 1,202 360 818 3,701 195 3,369 Dog Food Vets Fees Medication Sundrles Kennels Repair Costs Volunteer Expenses Communications Printing/Stationery Website Publicity Equipment Purchases Equipment Repairs Accountancy Fees Professional Fees & Subscriptions Trustee meetings Kennel/Admin Costs 392 34.394 38,503 45,465 4,259 3,674 7,978 11,850 90 56,208 168 350 c) Ludlow Shop 919 951 153 36,335 Contribution 6,677 7,353 2,258 1,647 239 247 Shop Takings 66,418 58.490 Salaries Heat and Light Rent 16,590 2,083 14,500 528 851 23.757 895 1,022 3,931 342 15,102 750 3,952 750 4,574 Rates Insurance 812 Sundry Items Repairs Allocated Costs 2,240 1,864 260,580 294,777 36,792 43,277 Contrlbutlon 29,626 15,213

Forest Dog Rescue Note 7: Flxed Assets at 31 December 2023 Total Vehlcles Flxtures & Non-permanenl Freehold Flttlngs Bulldlngs Property Cost At 31st December 2022 822A41 20A44 42,685 235,442 523.870 Additions 29,705 4.389 25,316 Disposals At 31st December 2023 852,146 24,833 42,685 260,758 523,870 Depreclatlon At 31st December 2022 86.718 9,467 42,685 34,566 Charge for Year Dlsposals 15,895 3,385 12.510 At 31st December 2023 102.613 12,852 42,685 47,076 N8V at 31 December 2023 749,533 11,981 213,682 523,870 NBV at 31 December 2022 735,723 10,977 200,876 523,870

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Forest Dog Rescue for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 Respertlve responslbllitles of trustees and examlner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audlt Is not required for this year under sectlon 144 of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Charities Act") and that an Independent examination is needed. The charlty's gross income exceeded £250,OIX) and l am qualified to undertake the examination by belng a quallfled member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. It Is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Art, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Dlrectlons given by the Charity Commisslon (under section 145(5}Ib) of the Charltles Act, and to stste whether particular matters have come to my attention Basls of Independent examlnerfs statsment My examination was carried out in accordance with general Dlrectlons given by the Charity Commission. An examlnatlon includes a review of the accountlng 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 the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evldence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and falrf vlew and the report is limlted to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examlner's statsment In connection with my examination. no material matters have come to my attentlon whlch gives me cause to believe that in any materlal resFiect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records: or the accounts dld not comply with the applicable reqU1￿MentS concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts gfve a 'true and fair, view which Is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have come across no other matters In connection with the examlnatlon to whlch attentlon should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understsndlng of the accounts to be reached. Slgned Date Matthew Wilson ACMA CGMA Four Plnes 2a Burlington Close Kidderminster Worcestershire DYIO 3DQ