Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2024 Period start date To 31/12/2024 Period end date
Charity name: Fishguard and Goodwick Cat and Dog Rescue Group.
Charity registration number: 519626
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Set out to help well-being of animal welfare. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
To raise money for the purpose of helping animals. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees are fully aware of the guidance of the Charity Commission. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not Applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not Applicable |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers donated their time and effort for the benefit of the charity. |
| Other | Not Applicable |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Donation of approximately £1000 to other community charitable organisations Contributing approximately £5500 to members of the community to assist with veterinary care expenses |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Not Applicable |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Not Applicable |
| Other | Not Applicable |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Financial performance has met charity expectations. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Emergencies, such as: Deterioration of building, relocation, moving of locations and animal emergencies in general. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £79,300 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not Applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not Applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not Applicable |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Donations of goods such as, Clothing, Bedding, Cookery items, Toys, Animal Food, Pet supplies. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not Applicable |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Not Applicable |
| Other | Not Applicable |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Decisions are made by 3 Trustees for the well-being of the charity. |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | As stated in the Charity Commission Guidelines. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable organization. |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Nominations are made by all volunteers at the charity. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Inductions are made, by one-to one working side by side a more experience Volunteer. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Not applicable |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Not Applicable |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Fishguard and Goodwick Cat and Dog Rescue Group. |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | Not Applicable |
| Registered charity number | 519626 |
| Charity’s principal address | Animal Welfare Market Square Fishguard SA65 9HA |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Davenport | Not Applicable | 21years | All Volunteers | |
| Anne Cottrell | Not Applicable | 16years | Same as above | |
| Vivvian Millard | Not applicable | 4years | Same as above | |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Not Applicable
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| Not Applicable | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Not Applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not Applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not Applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Not Applicable | ||
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Not Applicable
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Not Applicable
Other optional information
Not Applicable
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
Aida Horne | |
|---|---|---|
| Aida Horne | ||
Chairperson |
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| 31/10/2025 | ||
| 31/10/2025 |