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2025-06-30-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01.07.2024 Period start date To 30.06.2025 Period end date

Charity name: Pets In Need

Charity registration number: 702862

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document
Para 1.17 To provide sanctuary for neglected,
unwanted and abandoned animals.
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
We liase with Social Services taking in pets
of elderly people who are placed in
sheltered accommodation themselves.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Para 1.18 This has been noted.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers
Para 1.38 Charity Shop in Llandybie and the
sanctuary in Carmel, run and maintained
by volunteers.
Other

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 Although our charity shop’s income has
been slightly lower than the year before, we
have been able to successfully continue to
finance our activities. We continue to
provide shelter to unwanted animals and
have also been able to rehome several.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives
Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period
Para 1.21 The charity had several unexpected large
bills over this financial year, specifically a
severe problem with the roof of an
enclosure which had to be dealt with, some
high vet bills and the high heat costs over a
very wet and cold winter. Nevertheless, the
charity has a healthy reserve and has been
able to satisfactorily cover these costs,
whilst still holding a healthy reserve.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
Para 1.22 Trustees have agreed to hold a healthy
reserve to ensure financial stability.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £249,677
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements
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 1. Public donations
2. Revenue from Charity Shop
3.Monthly Standing orders from
regular supporters
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)
Para 1.25 Trust Deed dates 22/4/1990.
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Para 1.25 Unincorporated Association
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 Appointed by existing Trustees.

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
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties
Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Pets In Need
Other name the charity uses Pets In Need Animal Rescue
Registered charity number 702862
Charity’s principal address Cathlawdr
Golden Grove
Carmarthen
SA32 8NA

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year
Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee(if any)
Clive Barnes Chair
AudreyHart-Wilson
Helen Hughes
Joshua Thomas Left 30/05/2025
Ffion Hughes Left 30/05/2025
Elaine Maul Started 01/10/2024

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
N/A

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for 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)
Type of
adviser
Name
Address
General Clay Shaw Butler Accountants
24. Lammas Street
Carmarthen
SA31 3AL
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Signature(s)
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Full name(s) Full name(s)Clive Bruce Barnes
Position (eg Secretary, Chair
Chair, etc)
Date29/4/2025 29/4/2025

PETS IN NEED (PI N)

CHARITY ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Registered Charity Number: 702862

Independent examiner’s report to the Trustees of Pets In Need (PIN)

| report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Pets In Need (PIN) for the year ended 30 June 2025, which are set out on pages 2 to 4

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011(‘the Act’).

| report in respect of my examination of the Trustee’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination | have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

| have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: (1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or (2) the accounts do not accord with those records.

| have no concerns and 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.

Basis of preparation — non-going-concermn

Without qualifying my report, | draw attention to Note 4 to the accounts, which explains that the trustees have resolved that the charity will cease operations during the financial year ending 30 June 2026.

In view of this decision, the accounts have not been prepared on a going-concern basis, but instead on a basis appropriate for a charity that is approaching cessation.

The trustees consider this basis of preparation to be appropriate, as the charity does not intend to continue its activities beyond 30 June 2026. The trustees expect that the charity will be able to settle all liabilities as they fall due and to apply any remaining funds in accordance with the charity's governing document and charity law.

Name: Mark Jones BSc (Econ) FCA

Address:

Xeinadin Carmarthen 24 Lammas Street Carmarthen Carmarthenshire SA31 3AL

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PETS IN NEED (PI N} STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

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|||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |2025|2024| |£|£| |Unrestricted|Unrestricted| |RECEIPTS| |Donations:| |General|Public|5,452|4,726| |Food|Donations|-|762| |Legacy|Income|-|-| |Shop|Sales|31,502|32,764| |Bank|Interest|Received|3,155|2,960| |TOTAL RECEIPTS|i|40,109|41,212| |PAYMENTS| |Animal Feedstuffs|11,100|11,231| |Storage|480|480| |Light & Heat (Shops)|722|842| |Light & Heat (809)|7,006|3,991| |Water (Shops)|147|217| |Water (60%)|300|160| |Repairs and|Maintenance|12,607|4,077| |Wages|-|1,000| |Motor Vehicle|Expenses|1,377|2,161| |Vet Charges|10,977|867| |Telephone|240|240| |Printing,|Postage and Stationery|171|43| |Insurance|869|174| |Accountancy Fees|2,145|1,980| |Sundry Expenses|804|190| |Depreciation|972|2,120| |Profit or|Loss on|sale of asset|1,310|-| |TOTAL PAYMENTS|51,197|29,718| |NET RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS)|(21,088)|11,494| |Net movement|in funds|(11,088)|11,494| |Funds Brought Forward at 01/07/24|260,765|243,271| |Funds Carried Forward|at 30/06/25|249,677|260,765|

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Approved by the Trustees on and signed on their behaifbyte aT aes

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PETS IN NEED (P1N)
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS AT 30 JUNE 2025
NOTE 2025 2024
£ £ £
Fixed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets 3 5,931 9,713
Current Assets
Cash at Bank 20,863 32,665
Bank Deposit Account 222,022 218,367
Other debtors 1,231 -
244,116 251,532
Current Liabilities
Loan = 480
Other creditors 370 -
370 480
Net Current Assets 243,746 251,052
NET ASSETS ewe249,677 ene260,765ee
Represented by:
Cash Funds
Unrestricted Fund 249,677 260,765
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PETS IN NEED (PIN) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

1. Accounting Policies

Basis of Preparation:

These Accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.

Depreciation Policy:

Provision for depreciation of fixed assets held for use by the Charity is made at annual rates calculated to spread the cost (less anticipated residual disposal value) of each asset evenly over its expected useful life. The depreciation rate currently in use for assets held by the Charity using the reducing balance method is:

Kennels 10% per annum Equipment 15% per annum Motor Vehicles 25% per annum

Unrestricted Funds:

All receipts and payments relate to general unrestricted funds. The investment income arises from the deposits held in the Bank Deposit Account. No restriction was placed on its use.

2. Cash and Bank Deposits

All cash and bank deposits are held in the unrestricted cash funds.

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‘Tangible Fixed Assets
Cattery Kennels Equipment Motor Total
Hospital etc Vehicles
Cost
At 01 July2024 37,069 282 7,495 44,847
Additions - - - -
Disposals - - (4,995) (4,995)
At 30 June 2025 37,069 282 2,500 39,852
Depreciation and impairment
At01 July 2024 32,041 282 2,810 35,133
Depreciation charged 503 - 469 972
Disposals - - (2,185) (2,185)
At 30 June 2025 32,544 282 1,094 33,920
CarryingAmount
At 30 June 2025 4,525 - 1,406 5,931
At30June2024 5,028 - 4,685 9,713

4 Planned cessation of activities The trustees have resolved that Pets In Need will cease its charitable activities during the financial year ending 30 June 2026.

The charity continues to meet its day-to-day obligations and, at the balance sheet date, has sufficient unrestricted funds to enable it to settle all outstanding liabilities as they fall due. The trustees therefore consider it appropriate to prepare the accounts on a going concern

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PETS IN NEED (PI N)

CHARITY ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Registered Charity Number: 702862

Independent examiner’s report to the Trustees of Pets In Need (PIN)

| report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Pets In Need (PIN) for the year ended 30 June 2025, which are set out on pages 2 to 4

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011(‘the Act’).

| report in respect of my examination of the Trustee’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination | have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

| have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: (1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or (2) the accounts do not accord with those records.

| have no concerns and 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.

Basis of preparation — non-going-concermn

Without qualifying my report, | draw attention to Note 4 to the accounts, which explains that the trustees have resolved that the charity will cease operations during the financial year ending 30 June 2026.

In view of this decision, the accounts have not been prepared on a going-concern basis, but instead on a basis appropriate for a charity that is approaching cessation.

The trustees consider this basis of preparation to be appropriate, as the charity does not intend to continue its activities beyond 30 June 2026. The trustees expect that the charity will be able to settle all liabilities as they fall due and to apply any remaining funds in accordance with the charity's governing document and charity law.

Name: Mark Jones BSc (Econ) FCA

Address:

Xeinadin Carmarthen 24 Lammas Street Carmarthen Carmarthenshire SA31 3AL

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PETS IN NEED (PI N} STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

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|||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |2025|2024| |£|£| |Unrestricted|Unrestricted| |RECEIPTS| |Donations:| |General|Public|5,452|4,726| |Food|Donations|-|762| |Legacy|Income|-|-| |Shop|Sales|31,502|32,764| |Bank|Interest|Received|3,155|2,960| |TOTAL RECEIPTS|i|40,109|41,212| |PAYMENTS| |Animal Feedstuffs|11,100|11,231| |Storage|480|480| |Light & Heat (Shops)|722|842| |Light & Heat (809)|7,006|3,991| |Water (Shops)|147|217| |Water (60%)|300|160| |Repairs and|Maintenance|12,607|4,077| |Wages|-|1,000| |Motor Vehicle|Expenses|1,377|2,161| |Vet Charges|10,977|867| |Telephone|240|240| |Printing,|Postage and Stationery|171|43| |Insurance|869|174| |Accountancy Fees|2,145|1,980| |Sundry Expenses|804|190| |Depreciation|972|2,120| |Profit or|Loss on|sale of asset|1,310|-| |TOTAL PAYMENTS|51,197|29,718| |NET RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS)|(21,088)|11,494| |Net movement|in funds|(11,088)|11,494| |Funds Brought Forward at 01/07/24|260,765|243,271| |Funds Carried Forward|at 30/06/25|249,677|260,765|

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PETS IN NEED (P1N)
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS AT 30 JUNE 2025
NOTE 2025 2024
£ £ £
Fixed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets 3 5,931 9,713
Current Assets
Cash at Bank 20,863 32,665
Bank Deposit Account 222,022 218,367
Other debtors 1,231 -
244,116 251,532
Current Liabilities
Loan = 480
Other creditors 370 -
370 480
Net Current Assets 243,746 251,052
NET ASSETS ewe249,677 ene260,765ee
Represented by:
Cash Funds
Unrestricted Fund 249,677 260,765
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PETS IN NEED (PIN) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

1. Accounting Policies

Basis of Preparation:

These Accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.

Depreciation Policy:

Provision for depreciation of fixed assets held for use by the Charity is made at annual rates calculated to spread the cost (less anticipated residual disposal value) of each asset evenly over its expected useful life. The depreciation rate currently in use for assets held by the Charity using the reducing balance method is:

Kennels 10% per annum Equipment 15% per annum Motor Vehicles 25% per annum

Unrestricted Funds:

All receipts and payments relate to general unrestricted funds. The investment income arises from the deposits held in the Bank Deposit Account. No restriction was placed on its use.

2. Cash and Bank Deposits

All cash and bank deposits are held in the unrestricted cash funds.

3 ‘Tangible Fixed Assets

‘Tangible Fixed Assets
Cattery Kennels Equipment Motor Total
Hospital etc Vehicles
Cost
At 01 July2024 37,069 282 7,495 44,847
Additions - - - -
Disposals - - (4,995) (4,995)
At 30 June 2025 37,069 282 2,500 39,852
Depreciation and impairment
At01 July 2024 32,041 282 2,810 35,133
Depreciation charged 503 - 469 972
Disposals - - (2,185) (2,185)
At 30 June 2025 32,544 282 1,094 33,920
CarryingAmount
At 30 June 2025 4,525 - 1,406 5,931
At30June2024 5,028 - 4,685 9,713

4 Planned cessation of activities The trustees have resolved that Pets In Need will cease its charitable activities during the financial year ending 30 June 2026.

The charity continues to meet its day-to-day obligations and, at the balance sheet date, has sufficient unrestricted funds to enable it to settle all outstanding liabilities as they fall due. The trustees therefore consider it appropriate to prepare the accounts on a going concern

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