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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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: |
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| 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: |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| 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) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pg | aaa, | ||
| ne | a Teen | ||
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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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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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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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