## **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**<br>**year**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**<br>**to appoint trustee (ifany)**|
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|A JONES|TREASURER|||
|W SQUIRES|SECRETARY|||
|S BULLINGHAM||||
|M WORTH||||
|M STREET||APPT 25/04/23||
|N GRAZIER||||
|S TOPLEY||RESIGNED 16/12/23||
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## **Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)** 

**Name Dates acted if not for whole year** 1 March **2012** ~~—— <<~~ 

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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 (eg. trust deed, constitution)[CONSTITUTION] 

How the charity is constituted 

- (eg. trust, association, company) 

Trustee selection methods 

- (eg. appointed by, elected by)[ELECTED] 

## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** 

You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant, about: 

- 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 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)** 

**Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** 

You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: 

- 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 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. 

## **Details of any funds materially in deficit** 

## **Further financial review details (Optional information)** 

You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant about: 

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

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March 2012

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