Charity registration number 101099
ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mrs K Matthews
Mr l Matthews
Mrs E Walker
Charity number
101099
Prlncipal address
6 Grovehill Road
Moira
Craigavon
Co Amiagh
BT67 OPW
Independent examlner
GMCG Lisbum
Century House
40 Crescent Business Park
Lisburn
BT28 2GN
Bankers
Danske Bank
Donegall Square West
Belfast
BT16JS

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, rekK)rt
Independent examinerfs report
Statement of financial activities
Statement of financial position
Notes to the finanaal statements
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ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The trustees present their annual report and finanaal statements for the year ended 31 March 2023.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wth the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply wth the charity's Constitution, the Charities Act 2011 and 'Accounting and
Reporting by Charilies.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS
102)" (effective 1 January 2019).
Objectives and activities
The organisation rescues, provides shelter, and works to rehome abandoned companion animals in Northern
Ireland. It also endeavours to educate members of the public on how lo correctly Ireal their animals.
The organisalion will rescue and rehome stray or abandoned pets. This will give the public the oprxjrtunity to rescue
an animal and give Ihem a new home. It will also educate the public on the correct Ireatment of animals. The
evidence of this will be seen in a reduced number of animals destroyed in COU￿11 pounds in Northem Ireland. The
local councils responsible for animal welfare will have their costs reduced and this wll have a commensurate affect
on the rates. This will therefore benefit ratepayers. There is no private benefit for any of the trustees. We do not
anticipate any harm befalling the public from the activities of the charity-
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Chartty Commission in deciding what acltvities the
charity should undertake.
We are a volunlary run rescue wilh no paid staff. Our aim is to take in, care for and r&home slray and unwanted
animals at our shelter in Moira. This is laid down in the constitution under which we operate and we became a
registered charity on 18th March 2015.
These animals may be from local council pounds which results in a reduction in the numbers of dogs being
euthanized at council expense. They may also come through animal welfare cases where animals are being
abused and neglected. We also provide a lifeline to members of the public. who, through no fault of their own, may
have lo surrender their much loved pets_ We always keep in touch with these people and let them know when their
pet has been successfully rehomed. In the current year. we have rehomed around 920 animals, mainly cats and
dogs, but rabbits. birds, pigs, snakes, and ferrets have also been included. Because of Covid. physical home visits
have been put on hold. but are now carried out by video call - so far this seems to be wotking well. Any potents'al
adopter who is not happy with or cannot manage a video call will be offered a home visit_ Beneficiaries of our work
are residents who may live anywhere in Northem Ireland.
We aim to educate the public in matters pertaining lo animal welfare and the care and treatment of animals. We
actively encourage spaying and neutering of pets
this helps to reduce the numbers of stray and unwanted
animals. Sadly this year we have seen ever increasir)g numbers of unwanted dogs. cats and kittens and a big
increase in the numbers of animals needing our help because of welfarelabuse issues.
We advise on the importance of cleaning up after your pet. thus reducing the amount of time and m¢J)ey being
spent cleaning up dog fouling in our parks and on our pavements_ A further benefit flowing from our work is in the
support given to local businesses e.g. veterinary practices, animal food suppliers and suppliers of cleaning
equipment malertals. This is incidental but necessary for the welfare of the animals in our care arKI the upkeep ol
the shelter.
Achlevements and performance
Our fundraising efforts were difficult this year due to Covid. With good practices in place, we still managed to hold 2
slreet collections raising just over £2,000. We were also invited to collect in 2 local supermarkels which raised
almost £900. Our volunteers stepped up as always and the fundraising team worked very hard despite difficult
circumstances. They organised the printing of a calendar, raised sponsorship from local businesses to cover the
printing costs and sold all 500 copies, held a Santa Paws evenl and some of the volunteers held raffles - altogether
this raised around £6000. We held a very successful Meet & Greet in a local park- we met up wth a lot of our
dogs with their new owners and mel a lot of folks who went on to adopt from us. Our supp)rters continue to show
amazing generosity and support for our work.

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Main achievements
Heather House
Our residents in Heather House. our retirement home. continue lo thrwe and are much loved and cared for by their
own team of volunteers. A new ceiling was added to the house to ensure no heat escaped- the materials were
provided by Almost Home and the work was carried out by our amazing team of volunteers.
Our vet calls with Ihem on a weekly basis. more oflen if required. Sadty we have lost a few little souls this year, but
we always aim to have somebody with them when they pass. They are then cremated and their ashes scallered in
the memory garden which is nol far from Heather House.
Payment is made to Pet's Farewell which is a company owned and managed by 2 of our trustees, Karen and lan
Matthews. They charge Almost Home 8 nominal fee for this service - it is invoiced to the charity and paid by bank
transfer. In the year ending March 2023 we paid them a total of £1.224.
The ongoing sponsorship of the residents and the House itself continue to be very successful. We have been able
to invite sponsors to meet their dogslvisit Heather House - Ihese events are enjoyed by both the sponsors and the
animals.
Mother and Baby Unlt
This unit continues to be full
we have had some 63 litlers of puppies through the doors this year- thankfully all
have thrived and gone on to find new homes.
Throughout all the work we carry out, we adhere to the rules of the Northem Ireland Charity Commission with
regard lo running a charity, and also ensure that no harm is caused to any person as a result of any activity carried
out byAlmost Home Animal Rescue.
We have several other units - the catlery. spay & neuter unit and the main kennel block - all have their own team
lead and their own volunteers. We have improved some of the outside runs and bought new crates for the dogs
that need to be on cage rest because of either illness or injury.
Financial revlew
The results are sel out in detail on pages 6 to 12. The organisation returned net incoming resource5 for the year ol
£156,477 {2022. £190.6501 leawng unrestricted funds of £726,360 (2022.. £569,881. The unreslricled funds are
considered to be essents'al to provide sufficient funds to cover any unforeseen costs which may arise and fulfill legal
obligations of the charity in the event that current levels of income are not maintained.
The trustees have agreed to designate funds at the year end of £55,000 for various projects.
It is the policy of the charity that unreslricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be
maintained at a level equivalent lo between three and six month's expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves
al this level wll ensure that, in Ihe event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity's
current activities while consideration is given to ways in which addits'onal funds may be raised. This level of reseNes
has been maintained throughout the year.
As stated above, we have ended the year in a very healthy financial position.
Proposed building and repair works will cost approximately £75,000 - £80.000. therefore the trustees have agreed
to designate funds of £55.000 towards these costs.
We always have to ensure we have enough funds to pay for the care of our special needs animals, scme of which
are very coslty and to have enough money to cover any emergency which should arise, thankfully we have very
generous supporters and we hope to commence the work during the next financial year.

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Plans for future perlods
We have a lot of plans for the fulure, the main ones being a new laundry facilitylutility room and a new outside
secure off lead area. We carried out some maintenance on our memory garden but hope to enlarge and improve
Ihis area.
Structure. governance and management
The organisation is governed by ils Constitution. The organisation is not for profit and unincorporated.
The organisation is governed by its Board of Truslees who meet regularly.
The trustees who served during the year and up io the date of signature of the financial slatements were:
Mrs K Matlhews
Mr l Mallhews
Mrs E Walker
Mrs A Mccalmont
Mrs C Mccleary
(Resigned 31 May 2022)
(Resigned 31 July 2022)
None of the Irustees has any teneficial interest in the charty-
We currently have 3 trustees who are responsible for the overall decisions made at the shelter. We also have a
committee of 8 people who oversee the day to day running of the shelter- each unil within the shelter has ils own
team leader and they liaise with the volunteers in each area. Some 220 volunteers have been recruited and trained
and without their hard work it would be impossible to function.
We are very proud of Ihe fact that the rescue is run on a completely voluntary basis. so that any nN)ney we receive
is spent totally on the animals in our care and the running costs of the shelter.
We have held 7 commillee meetings during the year and a meeting Gan be quickly arranged if any matters arise
which need urgent discussion.
Tho trustees. report was approved by Ihe Board of Trustees.
UJ (L I ILLf
Mrs E Walker
Trustee
Date..

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF ALMOST HOME ANINIAL RESCUE N.1.
We report to the trustees on our examination of the financial statemenls of Almost Home Animal Rescue N.1. (the
charity) for the year ended 31 March 2023.
Respective responsibilites of trustees and examlner
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act {Northern Ireland) 2008.
St is our responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.,
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directs'ons given by the Charity Commission for Northem
Ireland under section 65(9)Ib) of Ihe Charities Act-. and
state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basls of independent examlnerfs report
We have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and our examination was
carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under
section 6519){b) of the Charities Act.
Our examination included 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 you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention givrng us cause lo believe-
that accounting records were nol kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act,. or
that the accounts do not accord wth thosè accounling records; or
that the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act., or
that there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OFALMOST HOMEANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
Independent examlnerfs statement
Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner musl be a member of a body listed in section
145 of the 2011 Act. We confirm that we are qualified to undertake the examination because we are a member of
Chartered Accountants Ireland, which is one of the listed bodies.
We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (41 listed above and, in
connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland, we have found no matters
that require drawing lo your attenb"on.
GMCG Lisburn
Chartered Accountants
Century House
40 Crescent Business Park
Lisburn
BT28 2GN
Dated. 13LO.L12L+.

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2023
2022
Notes
Ji
Charitable activities
Investments
413,413
319
375,032
137
Total Income
413,732
375,169
Charitable activilies
257.255
184.519
Net Income for the yearl
Net movement in funds
156.477
190.650
Fund balances at 1 April 2022
569,883
379,233
Fund balances at 31 March 2023
726,360
569.883
The statement of financial activities indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
Notes
Flxed assets
Tangible assets
157,664
144,071
Current assets
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
26,050
556.567
9,000
433.630
582.617
442,630
Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln
one year
10
{13.921)
(16,818)
Net current assets
568,696
425,812
Total assets less current liabilities
726,360
569,883
Income funds
Unr
Designated funds
General unrestricted funds
11
55.000
671,360
569,883
726,360
569,883
726,360
569,883
The financial stalements were approved by the Trustees, authorised for issue on
their behalf by..
.(.sloJ1£4
and signed on
Mrs E Walker
Trustee

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accounting pollcles
Charity informatlon
Almost Home Animal Rescue N.1. Is an unincorporated charity registered with the Charity Commission in
Northern Ireland. The principal office is 6 Grovehill Road. Moira. Craigavon, Co. Armagh, BT67 OPW.
1.1 Accountlng convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's constitution, the Charrf(ies Act
2011, FRS 102 'The Finanaal ReFYJrting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" {'FRS 102")
and the Charities SORP 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The tharity is a Public
Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Stat￿ent of
Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterting, which is the fijnctional currency of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial slatements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, The principal accounting
policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the lime of approving the financial stslements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trL6tees
continue to adopt the going concem basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are availalJe for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to spectfic conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purwses and
uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charty is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met,
the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable Ihat income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified
of the donalion, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income lax recoverable in
relation to donation5 received under GiftAid or deeds of covenant is recognised at Ihe time of the donation.
1.5 Expendlture
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liabilty is incurred.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and
services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be alli)cated directly to such activities and those
cosls of an indirect nature to SUPPOrt them.

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accountlng pollcles (Continued)
1.6 Tanglble flxed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual valLFes over their
useful lives on the following bases..
Freehold land and buildings
Motor vehicles
2% straighl line
200A reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale prO￿ed$
and the carrwng value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call wlh banks, other short-terrn liquid
investmenls with original malurilies of three monlhs or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in Current liabilities.
1.8 Financlal instruments
The charily has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Seclton 12
'Olher Financial Instruments Issues. of FRS 102 to all of its financial insltumenls_
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, wth the net amounts presented in the financi81 statements. when
there is a legally enforceable right to sel off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net
basis or lo realise the assel and setme the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried al amortised cost using the effective
interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. where the transaction is
measured at the present value of the future re￿[pl$ discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, induding creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless
the arrangement constitutes a Iinancing transaction. where the debt instrument is measured al the present
value of the future payments discounted at a market rale of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequenlly carried at amortised cost, using Ihe effective interest rale method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or SeNi￿S that have been acquired in the ordinary course ot
operations from suppliers_ Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-currenl liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at
transaction price and subsequently measured al amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financlal liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contraclual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Charitsble activities
Charltable Charitable
actlvltles
actlvltles
2023
2022
Income from charitable activities
413,413
375,032
Investments
Unrestricted Unrestrictfrd
funds
funds
2023
2022
Interest receivable
319
137
Charltable actlvStles
Charltable Charitable
activities
actlvlties
2022
2023
Vel fees
Admin expenses
Premises expenses
165,114
2,521
17,960
99,915
1,870
16,528
E il
Motor expenses
Cleaning
Fundraising expenses
Bank and paypal charges
Animal supplies
Depreciation
Sundry expenses
Accountancy fees
Profit on disposal of fixed assets
4,167
5.929
4,414
3,487
46,337
5,231
295
1,800
3,687
6,062
2,011
3,468
48,168
3,272
538
2,100
(3,1001
257,255
184,519
257,255
184.519
Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) recetved any remuneration or benefits from the
charity during the year.
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ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Employees
The average monlhly number of employees during the year vms".
2023
Number
2022
Number
Total
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
Taxatlon
The Gharily is exempt from lax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section
252 of the Taxationof Chargea￿e Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
Tanglble flxed assets
Freehold land Motor vehlcles
and buildings
Total
Cost
Al 1 April 2022
Additions
184,739
18.824
5,800
190,539
18,824
At 31 March 2023
203.563
5.800
209.363
Depreciation and impaim)ent
Al 1 April 2022
Depreciation charged in the year
42,895
4.071
3.573
1.160
46.468
5,231
At 31 March 2023
46,966
4.733
51,699
Carrying amount
Al 31 March 2023
156.597
1,067
157,664
At 31 March 2022
141,844
2,227
144,071
Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falllng due wlthln one year:
other debtors
26,050
9,000
11

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
10 Creditors: arnounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
Trade creditors
Accrltals and deferred income
12,121
1,800
15,018
1,800
13,921
16,818
11 Designated fund5
The income funds of the charity include the following designated funds vthich have been sel aside out of
unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes..
Movement
in funds
IncomSng
resources
Movement
In funds
Incomlng
Balance at
rg$our¢ts 31 March 2023
Balance at
1 April 2022
Provision of new laundry room
Off lead area
Benny's Barn repairs
Sensory garden for Heather House
New wash room facilitie5
30,000
10.000
7,000
5.000
3,000
30,000
10.000
7,000
5,000
3,000
55,000
55,000
The trustees have agreed to designate funds at the year end for various building and repair projects required
to the premises.
12 Related party transactlons
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2022 - none).
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