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Garston Animal Rescue

Unaudited Accounts

31 March 2024

Charity Number 701001

Garston Animal Rescue Contents

	Page
Trustees Report	1
Independent Examiner's Report	4
Statement of Financial Activities	5
Income & Expenditure Account	6
Balance Sheet	7
Notes to the accounts	8

Garston Animal Rescue Charity Number: 00701001 Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31st March 2024

The trustees present their report and unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2024.

Reference and Administrative Information

Charity Name: Garston Animal Rescue Charity registration number: 701001 Company registration number: N/A Registered Office: N/A Operational address: 29 Broughton Drive, Grassendale, Liverpool, L19 0PB

Trustees

B Rider Mrs N Lindsay

Accountants

Sinclair Accounting Co Ltd, 300 St Mary’s Road, Garston, Liverpool, L19 0NQ

Bankers

Co-operative Bank, Parker Street, L1 1DJ

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document

The Charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

Risk Management

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.

Signed

N Lindsay 29 July 2026

Garston Animal Rescue Charity Number: 00701001 Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31st March 2024

Objectives and activities

Objectives and Aims

The objects of the charity are to provide improved animal welfare, sanctuary and rescue operations, in and around the South Liverpool area. Although the core work of the charity is centred around the South Liverpool area, if cases arise from outside this area, we are happy to help - if we are able to.

Volunteers

Throughout the current year and in future years our charity thrives on the input and hard work of our volunteers and we thank them very much for their continued support.

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The shop continues to provide a source of income to enable the charity to continue looking after and caring for the animals that are in distress.

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Our Charity is always looking for new and exciting ways to raise additional funds, we rely on voluntary donations and we operate one shop which we are always looking to improve.

Financial Review

The charity feels it prudent to retain sufficient reserves to enable continued operation on a day to day basis.

Principal Funding Sources

The charity operates one shop and relies heavily on donations and support from the local community.

Investment Policy

The charity holds any excess funds in an interest bearing bank account.

Reserves Policy

It is the policy of the charity to retain sufficient reserves to enable it to function on a day to day basis.

Garston Animal Rescue Charity Number: 00701001 Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31st March 2024

Plans for Future Periods

We hope to be able to acquire dedicated premises so that we can rescue even more animals, for example, farm animals which will be a new venture for us, in addition to our existing work with feral cats. Our aim is to provide space for these sentient creatures and to provide a safe space for them.

We will invite schools to visit us and see our work. We believe that fostering a culture of kindness towards all animals will benefit society in general, and especially children who are, of course, our future.

Our sanctuary would be a place of calm and peace, to help both people and animals. Eventually we aim to have features such as:

•A doggie play area and activity centre.
•A wildlife hospital.
•A vegan café and a wildflower meadow.
•A set of rooms within the sanctuary where we can give presentations to schools, to promote compassion towards all creatures.

Garston Animal Rescue Charity Number: 701001 Independent examiners report for the year ending 31st March 2024

Independent Examiner

Graeme O'Callaghan ACA 300 St Mary's Road, Garston, Liverpool L19 0NQ

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

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 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 the 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 ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

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In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the 1 requirements: - To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; - To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of 2 the accounts to be reached

Signed

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Graeme O'Callaghan Chartered Accountant 300 St Mary's Road, Garston, Liverpool L19 0NQ

29 July 2026

Garston Animal Rescue Charity Number: 00701001 Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2024

Notes INCOME Voluntary income 2 Investment income 4 3 Total Incoming Resources EXPENDITURE Total Outgoing Resources 5 Balance brought forward Total Funds Carried Forward Other incoming resources Net Incoming (Outgoing) resources for the year	2024 2023 £ 37,924 61,759 - - 51,046 47,914 88,970 109,673 (51,405) (63,514) (51,405) (63,514) 37,565 46,159 345,588 299,429 383,153 345,588 Unrestricted Funds	2024 2023 £ - - - - - - - - - - Restricted Funds	Total 2024 £ 37,924 - 51,046
			88,970
			(51,405)
			37,565
			37,565 345,588
			383,153

Garston Animal Rescue Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31 March 2024

Income Donations and adoption fees Shop income Grants and other income Expenses Animal food, hygiene costs and vet fees Wages, salaries and other staff costs Car, van and travel expenses Rent, rates, power and insurance costs Repairs and renewals of property and equipment Telephone, stationery and other office costs Advertising and business entertainment costs Bank, credit card and other finance charges Accountancy, legal and other professional fees Depreciation Other expenses Surplus/(deficit)	2024 £ 37,924 49,440 1,606 88,970 28,796 5,418 2,062 9,828 - 1,633 116 15 900 492 2,145 51,405 37,565	2023 £ 61,759 47,914 2,172
		111,845
		40,910 4,176 1,570 11,108 215 1,439 - 57 900 656 2,483
		63,514


		48,331

Garston Animal Rescue Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024

40,663 390,881 546	41,373 341,065 876	2023 £ 6,745 341,015
432,090	383,314
53,018	42,299

		347,760
		299,429 48,331
		347,760

Garston Animal Rescue Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024

1 Accounting basis

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice along with the requirments of the Statement of Recommended Practive (SORP 2005).

2 Income and Expenditure account analysis 2 Income Donations and adoption fees 3 Other income Shop income Grants and other income 4 Interest received 5 Purchases Animal food Veterinary costs Hygiene and pet supplies Wages, salaries and other staff costs Wages and salaries Car, van and travel expenses Motor expenses Travel and subsistence Rent, rates, power and insurance costs Rent and rates Rates Light and heat Insurance Repairs and renewals of property and equipment Repairs and maintenance Telephone, stationery and other office costs Telephone Stationery and printing Equipment expensed Subscription	2024 £ 37,924 49,440 1,606 51,046 6,804 17,363 4,629 28,796 5,418 2,022 40 2,062 5,288 560 3,344 636 9,828 - 649 225 471 288 1,633	2023 £ 61,759
		47,914 2,172
		50,086

		3,403 32,940 4,567
		40,910
		4,176
		1,570 -
		1,570
		5,400 729 4,526 453
		11,108
		215
		587 513 81 258
		1,439

Garston Animal Rescue Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024

Advertising and business entertainment costs Advertising and PR Bank, credit card and other finance charges Bank charges Accountancy, legal and other professional fees Accountants fees Depreciation and loss/(profit) on sale Depreciation Other business expenses Donations Sundry expenses	116 116 15 900 492 2,081 64 2,145	-
		-
		57
		900
		656
		2,166 317
		2,483

Garston Animal Rescue Notes to the Accounts

for the year ended 31 March 2024

3 Plant, machinery and motor Cost At 1 April 2023 At 31 March 2024 Depreciation At 1 April 2023 Charge for the year At 31 March 2024 Net book value At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2023	vehicles Fixtures & Fittings £ 12,888 12,888 7,896 54 7,950 4,938 4,992	Motor Vehicles £ 6,845 6,845 5,189 414 5,603 1,242 1,656	Computer Equipment £ 1,462 1,462 1,365 24 1,389 73 97	Total £ 21,195
				21,195
				14,450 492
				14,942
				6,253
				6,745