Charity registration number 101099 (Northern Ireland)
ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mrs K Matthews
Mrs E Walker
Mrs H Jarvis
Charlty number
101099
Principal add￿$$
6 Grovehill Road
Moira
Craigavon
Co Amiagh
BT67 OPW
Independent examiner
GMCG Lisbum
Century House
40 Crescent Business Park
Lisbum
BT28 2GN
Bankers
Danske Bank
Donegall Square West
Belfast
BT16JS

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees. report
Independent examinerfs report
statement of financial activities
Statement of financial position
Notes to the financial statements
9-15

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financia5 statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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 Constitution, the Chartties Act 2011 and "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 (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 to correctly treat their animals.
The organisation will rescue and rehome stray or abandoned pets. This wll give the public the opportunity to rescue
an animal and give them a new home. It will a150 educate the public on the correct treatment of animals. The
evidence of this will be seen in a reduced number of animals destroyed in council pounds in Northem Ireland. The
local councils responsible for animal welfare will have their costs reduced and this will have a commensurate effect
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
charity should undertake.
We are a voluntary run rescue with no paid staff. Our aim is to take in, care for and r&home stray 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 Sifeline to members of the public, who, through no fault of their cwn, may have to
surrender their much loved pets. We always keep in touch with these people and let them know when tPEir pet has
been successfully rehomed. In the Cu￿ent year. we have rehomed around 900 dogs, 160 cats, 13 rabbits, and
degus, guinea pigs, birds, hens and ferrets have also been included. During Covid. physical home visits were put on
hold and were carried out by video call -this seemed to work well so we have carried on in this manrEr. Any
potential adopter who is not happy wth or cannot manage a video call V￿17 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 to 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 our highest ever numbers of unwanted dogs. cats and kittens a big
increase in the numbers of animals needing our help because of welfarelabuse issues. The shelter is full to capacity
and it 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 mcney 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 incidental but necessary for the welfare of the animals in our care and the upkeep of
the shelter.

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Achievements and perfomiance
At Almost Home, we have a fantastic fundraising team vtho go over and above in temis of giving up their time to
organise events to 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 the year, the highlight being a Speed dating event
held in February for Valentine's day- many of our dogs were taken out to the event held in a local recreation space
and members of the public were invited to come and meet them. This proved very popular and quite a few of our
longer lerm residents received home offers. Other events included days out for the dogs to various dog parks, a
quiz night. Meet and Greet in Lurgan Park. Santa Paws event. bring your dog to work day and a sponsored swim at
Helen's Bay. Our ever popular calendar sold almost 1.000 copies with the animals pictured being previous Almost
Home residents who have happily been rehomed and each page of the calendar is sponsored by a local business.
Main achievements
Heather House
Our older residents continue to thrive in the wonder￿1 environment within Heather House, loved and cared for (and
thoroughly spoilt 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 slaves!
The ongoing sponsorship of Heather House goes from strength to strength, with the admin for this undertaken by 2
of the volunteers. They also arrange open days for sponsors to come and meet some of the 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 and privately cremated.
Payment is made to Pet's Farewell for this setvice - the company is owned by lan Matthews who was a trustee of
the charity during the year. During the year, Pets Farewell provided cremation services to the charrty of £2,160
{2014- £1,105). At 31st March 2025 an amount of £90012024 -£nil) was owed to Pets Farewell by the charity.
Mother and Baby Unit
This unit continues to be full, we have had many litters of puppies through the doors this year. Wa had 14 mothers
who gave birth in the unit, mainly animals who had been removed because of welfare issues. Sadly we had several
litters where mum died and the babies were left, but thankfully all have thrived and gone on to find new homes.
Included in this number were 10 cockapoo puppies which were seized at Belfast Port en route to the mainland as
part of an illegal puppy famiing trade. This has led to Almost Home having a close working relationship with DAERA
and welfare authorities.
Throughout all the work we cary out. we adhere to the rules of the Northern Ireland Charity Commission with
regard to running a charity, and also ensure that no ham) is caused to any person as a result of any activity Ca￿led
out by Almost HomeAnimal Rescue.
Cattery
Our cattery continues to be full with vast amounts of cats and knttens 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 160 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 tt)at need to
be on cage rest because of either illness or injury. A pig ark and mud matting was ordered for the pigs and is now
set up in their fenced off area.

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Financial review
The results are set out in detail on pages 7 to 15. The charity retumed net incoming resources for the year of
£146,680 (2024 - £128,098) leaving unrestricted ￿ndS of £1,001,138 (2024 - £854,458!. The unrestricted funds are
considered to be essential 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.
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds vthich have not been designated for a specific use should be
maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves
at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding. they wll be able to continue the charity's
current activities while consideration is given to ways in vthich additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves
has been maintained throughout the year.
As stated above, we have ended the year in a very healthy financial position.
The trustees have designated funds of £700.000 (2024 £605,000) out of unrestricted funds, for the cost of
proposed remedial works. We always have to ensure y￿ have enough funds to 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.
Plans for future periods
We have a lot of plans for the future. Sadly at 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 5u¢h times as
they are not 'Almost Home, but forever home.
Structure* governance and management
The organisation is govemed by its Consts"tution. The organisation is not for profit and unincorporated.
The organisation is govemed by its Board of Trustees vtho meet regularfy.
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Mrs K Matthews
Mr l Matthews
Mrs E Vvalker
Mrs H Jarvis
(Resigned 10 October 2024)
None of the tnjstees has any beneficial interest in the charity.

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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 unit within the shelter has its own
team leader and they liaise with the volunteers in each area.
Some 210 volunteers have been recruited and trained and viithout 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 5 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.
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 2025.
Respective responsibilites of trustees and examiner
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 (Northem 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 Northem
Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. and
state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent examiner's 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 65(9){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 conceming any such matters.
Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us cause to believe..
that accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act., or
that the accounts do not accord with those accounting records-, or
that the accounls do not comply wth the accounting requirements of the Charities Ad; or
that there is further infonnation needed for a proper understsnding 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 examinerfs 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 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 COn￿mS in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in
connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland, we have found no matters
that require drawing to your attention.
GMCG Lisbu
Chartered Accountsnts
Century House
40 Crescent Business Park
Lisburn
BT28 2GN
Dated. . j.L

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Notes
Income from:
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
438,658
7,613
2,827
441,845
15,275
1,897
Total income
449,096
459,017
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
3,241
299.175
11,071
319,848
Total expenditure
302,416
330,919
Net income and movement in funds
146,680
128,098
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
854,458
726,360
Fund balances at 31 March 2025
1.001,138
854,458
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.

ALMOST HOMEANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
Notes
2024
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
174.130
173,595
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
11
35,425
810,572
36,542
693,692
Creditors: amounts falling due withln
one year
845,997
730.234
12
(18,989)
(49,371)
Net current assets
827,008
680,863
Total assets less current liabilities
1,001.138
854,458
Income funds
Unr
tricte
fun
Designated funds
General unrestricted funds
13
700,000
301,138
605,000
249,458
1,001,138
854,458
1,001,138
854,458
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees. authorised for issue on i2-knl L-..2.1o. and signed on
their behalf by..
Mrs E Walker
Trustee

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
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. Amagh, 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. l°FRS 102.}
and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Pradice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 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 charities not to prepare a stat￿nent of
Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling. which is the fijnctional currency of the charity- Monetary
amounts in these financial statements 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 time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees
continue to adopt the going concem basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their 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 chanty is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions 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 tax recoverable in
relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
1.5 Expenditure
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 its activities and
setvices for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those
costs 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 2025
Accounting policFes (Continued)
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impaimient losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases..
Freehold land and buildings
Computers
Motor vehicles
20A straight line
20 /0 reducing balance
200A reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is detemiined as the difference be￿een the sale proceeds
and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the ststement of financial activities.
1.7 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand. depostts held at call with banks, other short-temi 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 charity 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 instruments.
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, with 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 to settle on a net
basis or to realise the asset and setue 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 at amortised cost using the effective
interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a fjnancing transaction, where the transaction is
measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities. including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless
the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present
value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost. using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities rf payment is due within one
year or less. If not. they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at
transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the chanty's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
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ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds
2026
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Charitable activities
Income from charitable activities
438,656
441,845
Income from other trading actlvities
Unrestrlcted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Fundraising events
7,613
15,275
Income from investments
Unrestrlcted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Interest receivable
2,827
1,897
Expenditure on raising funds
Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Fundraising and publicity
other fundraising costs
3,241
11,071
11

ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Expenditure on charitable activities
Charitable
activities
2025
Charitable
activitles
2024
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 assets
179,240
4,235
22.383
3,948
18.300
4.081
58,836
4,965
1,247
1.940
206,615
2,517
26.826
3,293
16.232
3,746
52,286
4,782
284
2,200
1,067
299,175
319.848
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
299.175
319,848
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:
2025
Number
2024
Number
Total
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
Taxation
The charity is exempt 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 its charitable objects.
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ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
10 Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land
and building$
Computer5
Motor
vehicles
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additions
223,815
1.529
225,344
5,500
5,500
At 31 March 2025
223,815
1,529
5.500
230.844
Dep￿CIatIon and impairnient
At 1 April 2024
Depreciation charged in the year
51,443
4.476
306
306
51,749
4,965
183
At 31 March 2025
55,919
612
183
56,714
Carrylng amount
At 31 March 2025
167,896
917
5,317
174,130
At 31 March 2024
172.372
1,223
173,595
11
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due withln one year:
Other debtors
35,425
36,542
12 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
17,069
1,920
47,411
1,960
18,989
49.371
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ALMOST HOMEANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13 Designated funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are
not subject lo specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include
designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
At 1 April
2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Gains and At 31 March
losses
2025
Provision of
new laundry
room
Off lead area
Benny's Bam
repairs
Sensory garden
for Heather
House
New wash room
facilities
Land & building
improvements
30,000
10,000
30,000
10,000
12,000
12,000
5,000
5,000
3.000
3,000
545,000
95,000
640,000
605,000
95.000
700,000
Previous year..
At 1 April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Gains and At 31 March
losses
2024
Provision of
new laundry
room
Off lead area
Benny's Barn
repairs
Sensory garden
for Heather
House
New wash room
facilities
Land & building
improvements
30,000
10.000
30,000
10,000
7,000
5,000
12,000
5,000
5,000
3.000
3,000
545,000
545,000
55,000
550,000
605,000
The trustees have agreed to designate funds at the year end totalling £700.000 (2024 - £605,000) for various
building and repair projects required to the premises.
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ALMOST HOME ANIMAL RESCUE N.1.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14 Related party transactions
Pets Farewell, Pet and Horse Crematorium is a business in Northem Ireland which is owned by lan Matthews,
who was a trustee of the charity during the year. During the year ended 31 March 2025, Pets Farewell
provided cremation services of £2,160 (2024 - £1.105) to the charity. At 31 March 2025. an amount of £900
(2024 - £nil) was owed by the charity to Pets Farewell.
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