Charlty registration number 101099
ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
LEGALANDADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mrs K Matthews
Mr l Matthews
Mrs E Walker
Mrs H Jarvis
(Appointed 10 October
2024)
Charlty number
101099
Prlnclpal address
6 Grovehill Road
Moira
Craigavon
Co Arrnagh
BT67 OPW
Independent examlner
GMGG Lisburn
Century House
40 Crescent Business Park
Lisburn
BT28 2GN
Bankers
Danske Bank
Donegall Square West
Belfast
Down
BT16JS

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examiner's report
statement of financial activities
statement of financial position
Notes lo the financial statements
8-14

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the charity's Conslilution, the Charities Act 2011 and 'Accounling and
Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing iheir accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 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 publiG on how to Gorrectly treat their animals.
The organisation will rescue and rehome stray or abandoned pets. This will give the public the opportunity to rescue
an animal and give them a new home. It will also educate the public on the correct Ireatmenl of animals. The
evidence of this will be seen in a reduced number of animals destroyed in council pounds in Northern Ireland. The
local councils responsible for animal welfare will have their costs reduced and this will 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 Charity Commission in deciding what activities the
charily should undertake.
We are a voluntary run rescue with no paid staff. Our aim is to take in, care for and re-home stray and unwanted
animals at our shelter in Moira. This is laid down in the constitulion under which we operate and we became a
registered charity on 18th MarGh 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 lo 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
pel has been SUCGessfully rehomed. In the current year, we have rehomed around 1,125 animals, mainly cats and
dogs, bul rabbits, birds, pigs, snakes, and ferrets have also been included. Because of Covid, physical home visits
had been put on hold, and were carried out by video call - this seemed to work well so we have carried on in this
manner. Any potential 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 Northern Ireland.
We aim lo educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare and the care and treatment of animals. We
actively encourage spaying and neLttering of pets
this helps to reduce the numbers of stray and unwanted
animals. Sadly this year we have seen our highest ever numbers of unwanted dogs, Gals and kittens and a big
increase in the numbers of animals needing our help because of welfarelabuse issues. The shelter is full to capacity
and il is heart-breaking to be unable to offer help in some cases.
We advise on the importance of cleaning up after your pet, thus reducing the amount of time and money 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 materials. This is inGidental but necessary for the welfare of the animals in our care and the upkeep of
the shelter.
Achievements and performance
Al Almost Home, we have a fantastic fundraising team who go over and above in terms of giving up their time to
organise events lo raise funds for the rescue - this is after having given up their time to complete several shifts with
the animals each week. Several events were held throughout Ihe year, the highlight being a gala ball held at the
Crowne Plaza Hotel to celebrate the 101h anniversary of the shelter. Local businesses donated prizes for our
auction and the ball was attended by over 100 people. Throughout the year we also held our popular Meet and
Greet, a pub quiz, a sponsored doggie walk and sold our usual very popular calendars and our now renowned
Santa Paws event.

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Main achlevements
Heather House
Our older residents continue to thrive in the wonderful environmenl within Heather House, loved and cared for (and
thoroughly spoill by) their own team of volunteers. They have vet visits each week, their own personal groomers
and this year have enjoyed several trips to local dog parks in the company of their slavesl
The ongoing sponsorship of Heather House goes from strength to strength- the admin for this is undertaken by 2 of
the volunteers. They also arrange open days for sponsors to come and meet some of Ihe residents.
Sadly, as is to be expected, we have lost a few residents this year they are always treated with dignity and as far
as is possible, they are never alone as they pass over to Rainbow Bridge- they are privately cremated.
Payment is made to Pet's Farewell for Ihis service Ihe business is owned and managed by two of our Iruslees,
Karen and lan Matthews. They charge the rescue a nominal fee which is invoiced to the charity and paid by bank
transfer. In the year ending 31 sl March 2024 they were paid a total of £1,105.
Mother and Baby Unit
This unit continues to be full
we have had some 67 litters of puppies through the doors this year. We had 16
mothers who gave birth in the unil
mainly animals who had been removed because of welfare issues and sadly
we had several litters where mum died and the babies were left- thankfully all have thrived and gone on to find new
homes.
Throughout all the work we carry out, we adhere to the rules of Ihe Northern Ireland Charity Commission with
regard to running a charity, and also ensure that no harm is caused to any person as a result of any aclivily carried
out byAlmost Home Animal Rescue.
Cattery
Our cattery continues lo be full with vast amounts of cats and kittens being handed in as found, abandoned or just
not wanted! The unit has its own team lead and team of volunteers. In the current year over 200 cats and kittens
were rehomed
We have several other units - the 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. We have created a new area for the pigs and are currenlly in the
process of buying a pig ark for them and fencing off the area more securely.
Financial review
The results are set out in detail on pages 6 to 14. The organisation returned net incoming resources for the year of
£128,098 (2023.. £156,477) leaving unrestricted funds of £854,458 (2023.. £726,360). The unrestricted funds are
considered to be essential to provide sufficient funds lo 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.
It is the policy of the charity Ihat unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a speGifiG use should be
maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure. The trustees consider Ihat reserves
at this level will ensure that. in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the ¢harily's
current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves
has been maintained throughoLtt the year.
As stated above, we have ended the year in a very healthy financial position.
The Irustees have designated £605,000 (2023 - £55,000) out of unrestricted funds, for various building and repair
works for improvement to the premises. We always have to ensure we have enough funds lo pay for the care of our
special needs animals, some of which are very costly 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 2024
Plans for future periods
We have a lot of plans for the future. Sadly al present there are some ongoing legalities concerning the land on
which the rescue sits but hopefully in the not too distant future this will be resolved and we can get on with all our
improvements.
In the meantime, we carry on caring for all our residents - they are well fed, exercised and loved until such times as
they are not'Almost Home, but forever home.
Structure, governance and management
The organisation is governed by its Constitution. The organisalion is not for profit and unincorporated.
The organisation is governed by its Board of Trustees who meet regularly.
The trustees who seTved during the year and up lo the date of signature of the financial statements were-
Mrs K Matthews
Mr l Matthews
Mrs E Walker
Mrs H Jarvis
(Appointed 10 October 20241
None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the charity.
We currently have 4 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 unit within the shelter has its 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 the fact that the rescue is run on a completely voluntary basis. so that any money we
receive is spent totally on the animals in our care and the running costs of the shelter.
We have held 6 committee meetings during the year and a meeting Can be quickly arranged if any matters arise.
The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
EL)olkLr'
Mrs E Walker
Trustee
Date..

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
We report to the trustees on our examination of the financial statements of Almost Home Animal Rescue N.1. (the
charity) for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Respective responsibilites of trustees and examiner
As the trustees of Ihe charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It 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 Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland under section 65{9){b) of the Charities Acl., and
slate whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basls of independent examiner's report
We have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of Ihe Charities Act and our examination was
Garried out in accordance with the general Directions given by Ihe Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under
section 65(9)Ibl of the Charities Act.
Our examination included a review ofthe accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts
presented wilh those records. 11 also includes Gonsideration of any unusual items or disclosures in Ihe accounls,
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 giving 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 with those accounting records., or
that Ihe 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 OF ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section
145 of the 2011 Act. We Gonfirm 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 compleled our examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to {4) listed above and, in
connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, we have found no malters
that require drawing to your attention.
GMCG Lisburn
Chartered Accountants
Century House
40 Crescent Business Park
Lisburn
BT28 2GN
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ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Notes
Income from:
Charitable activities
other trading activities
Investments
441,845
15,275
1,897
408,076
5,337
319
Total income
459,017
413,732
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
11,071
319,848
4,414
252,841
Total expenditure
330,919
257,255
Net income and movement in funds
128,098
156,477
Reconciliatlon of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2023
726,360
569,883
Fund balances at 31 March 2024
854,458
726,360
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in Ihe year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
STATEllnENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
173,595
157,664
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
11
36,542
693,692
26,050
556,567
730,234
582,617
Credltors: amounts falling due wlthln
one year
12
(49.371)
(13,921)
Net current assets
680,863
568,696
Total assets less current Ilabilities
854,458
726,360
Income funds
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
General unrestricted funds
13
605,000
249,458
55,000
671,360
854,458
726,360
854,458
726,360
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees, authorised for issue on
their behalf by..
and signed on
Mrs E Walker
Trustee

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policles
Charity information
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 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's constitution, the Charities Act
2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" {"FRS 102")
and the Charities SORP Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Stalement 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 l January 2019). The charity is a Public
Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for Gharities not to prepare a Statement of
Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charily. Monelary
amounts in these financial stalemenls are rounded lo 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 time of approving the financial slatemenls, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Irustees
continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charltable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use al the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of Iheir charitable
objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it afler any performance Gondilions have been met,
the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified
of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income lax recoverable in
relation to donations received under Gifl Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation
1.5 Expendlture
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of ils activities and
services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs thal can be allocated directly lo such activities and those
costs of an indirect nature lo support them.

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accountlng pollcles (Continued)
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cosl and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Deprecialion is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assels less their residual values over their
useful lives on Ihe following bases..
Freehold land and buildings
Computers
Motor vehicles
20/0 straight line
20 % reducing balance
20 % reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds
and the carrying 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 with banks, other short-term liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.8 Financial instruments
The Ghariiy has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12
'other Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instrumenls.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charily becomes party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, wilh the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when
there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention lo settle on a net
basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at
transaclion price including transaction costs and are subsequently Garried at amortised cosl using the effective
interest method unless the arrangement conslitules a financing Iransaction, where the transaction is
measured at the present value of the future reGeipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets
classified as receivable within one year are nol amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless
the arrangement conslitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present
value of the future payments discounled al a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities Glassified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rale method.
Trade creditors are obligations lo pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
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-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially al
transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual 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 2024
Income from charltable activities
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Charitable actlvltles
Income from charitable activities
441,845
408,076
Income from other trading actlvltles
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
Fundraising events
15,275
5,337
Income from Investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
Interest receivable
1,897
319
Expendlture on raising funds
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
Fundraising and publlclty
other fundraising cosls
11,071
4,414
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ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Expendlture on charitable activities
Charitable
activities
2024
Charitable
activltles
2023
Direct Costs
Vet fees
Admin expenses
Premises expenses
Motor expenses
Cleaning
Bank and paypal charges
Animal supplies
Depreciation
Sundry expenses
Accountancy fees
Loss on disposal of fixed assels
206,615
2,517
26,826
3,293
16,232
3,746
52,286
4,782
284
2,200
1,067
165,114
2,521
17,960
4,167
5,929
3,487
46,337
5,231
295
1,800
319,848
252,841
Analysls by fund
Unreslricled funds
319,848
252,841
Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the
charity during the year.
Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was..
2024
Number
2023
Number
Total
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
Taxation
The charity is exempl from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section
252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to ils charitable objects.
11

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
10 Tangible flxed assets
Freehold land
and buildings
Computers
Motor
vehlcles
Total
Cost
Al 1 April 2023
Additions
Disposals
203,563
20,252
5,800
209,363
21,781
(5,800)
1,529
(5,800)
At 31 March 2024
223,815
1,529
225,344
Depreciation and Impairment
At 1 April 2023
Depreciation charged in the year
Eliminated in respect of disposals
46,967
4,476
4,733
51,700
4,782
{4,733)
306
(4,733)
At 31 March 2024
51,443
306
51,749
Carrylng amount
At 31 March 2024
172,372
1,223
173,595
At 31 March 2023
156,597
1,067
157,664
11 Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
other debtors
36,542
26,050
12 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Trade Greditors
Accruals and deferred income
47,411
1,960
12,121
1,800
49,371
13,921
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ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
13 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise Ihe unexpended balances of donations and grants which are
not subject to specific conditions by donors and granlors as to how they may be used. These include
designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the truslees for specific purposes.
At 1 April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Gains and At 31 March
losses
2024
Desi
nated funds..
Provision of
new laundry
room
30,000
10,000
30,000
10,000
Off lead area
Benny's Barn
repairs
Sensory garden
for Heather
House
New wash room
facilities
Land & building
improvements
7,000
5,000
12,000
5,000
5,000
3,000
3,000
545,000
545,000
General funds
671,360
459,017
(330,919)
(550,0001
249,458
726,360
459,017
(330,9191
854,458
Previous year:
At 1 Aprll
2022
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Gains and At 31 March
losses
2023
Desi
nated funds:
Provision of
new laundry
room
Off lead area
Benny's Barn
repairs
Sensory garden
for Heather
House
New wash room
facilities
30,000
10,000
30,000
10,000
7,000
7,000
5,000
5,000
3,000
3,000
General funds
569,883
358,732
(257,255)
671,360
569,883
413,732
1257,255)
726,360
The trustees have agreed lo designate funds at the year end lotalling £605,000 (2023 - £55,000) for various
building and repair projects required lo the premises.
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ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
14 Related party transactions
Pets Farewell, Pet and Horse Crematorium is a business in Northern Ireland which is owned and managed by
lan and Karen Malthews, who are Iruslees of the charity. During the year, the charity made payments of
£1,105 (2023 - £1,224) to Pets Farewell.
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