Lucy's Trust (NIC102210)
Annual Report for the Year Ended 31 st October 2023
Approv￿1 on 29th August 2024
Reglstered Address:
Lucy's Trust
CIO Rob Durston Photography
81-129 Springfield Road, 3rd Floor
Belfast, BT12 7AE
Trustee Board
Dr. Olivia Kennedy
h*lr. Robert Durston
Ms. Charmaine Kennedy
Introductlon
The trustees are pleased to present the annual report for Lucy's Trust, oullining the
charlty's activlties, achievements, and financial health for the year ended 31 st October
2023. All activitles were carrled out with careful consideratlon of the Charlty Commission
for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit lo meet our objectives and provide
meaningful impact.
Objectives and Activitles
The purposes of Lucy'8 Trust are:
Canlne Welfare:
To relieve canine suffering by taking in stray, neglecled, and unwanted dogs,
particularly those requiring veterinary attention or those with behavioral or
breed-related challenges.
To rehabilitate, provide care, and rehome these dogs where possible. For
dogs that cannot be rehomed, we provide permanent sanctuary.
Publlc Education:
To educate the public on animal welfare, locuslng on the proper care and
treatment of dogs.
To encourage a humane attitude loward anlmals through direcl
communication, public forums, and educational events with qualllied canine
behaviorists.

Achievement8 and Performance
Sanctuary Worf(:
Continued to provide sanctuary for over 30 dogs at any glven tlme, focusing on
those with behavioral challenges or significanl bit8 hlstories.
Provided extensive veterinary care, including chronic and acute treatments for
elderly and gerlatrlc dogs.
Notable Cases:
We took In three feral pups (Ray, Kate, and Marla) from Corran Kennels, providing
care and rehabllltalion.
Cared for long-t8rm residents laclng health challenges:
Jocko, who arrived In 2020, passed away in February after a long and
courageous battle with lymphoma.
Bindl, a beautiful black-and-white Bull Masliff who jolned us in 2015, faced
significant health Ghallenges. Diagnosed wilh hemanglosarcoma (HSA) in
September after a collapse and a pericardial effusion In August, Bindi
r8quired emergency treatment and specialized care from a heart specialist.
Xena, a wonderful lurcher who became part of Lucy's Trust in 2013,
experienced a spinal stroke in September.
Vlc, a long-tsrm resident. passed away in early September after two years of
management with muftiple medications to ease arthritis. Sadly, his condition
progressed to renal failure.
Dave, another cherished member of Lucy's Trusl, passed in June due to a
suspected collapsing trachea,
Behavlornl Support:
This year saw a notable downtum in behavloral help requests, as more individuals
expressed an unwlllingness to work with thelr dogs, challenges. Unfortunatsly, many
sought to surrender their pets Instead of pursuing training or rehabilitation. This
trend highlights ongoing dlfficulties post-lockdown, with pounds and rescu8S
overwhelmed by the volume of dogs requiring placement and care.
Infrastructure Improvements:
Replaced roofing over Bea and Ray's kennel in Aprll 2023, with plans lo fundraise
for additional repalrs.
Publlc Benefit
Lucy's Trust ensures all activltles align with its mSssion to relleve canine suffering and
educate the public. Initlatives this ygar included:
Providing dlrect behavioral advice through messaging and public forums like
Facebook.

Hosting inlormation sessions led by canine behaviorists to promole responslble dog
ownership and prevent dog bites.
Financial Review
The trustees have reviewed budgets for the upcoming year and are confident that funds
are sufficient to Gontinue operations.
Going Concern:
The charity remains financially stable, with adequate resources lo meet its objeclives In
the coming year.
Governance and Structure
Govemlng Document:
Lucy's Trust operates under Its Conslilution, wilh oversight provided by the trustee board.
Tru8toe Recrultment:
Trustees are elected by the board al the Annual General Meeting, with unanimous
agreement required for appointment.
Organlsatlonal Structure:
The charty Is govern8d by its trustees and managed by Director Dr. Olivla Kennedy.
Pay and Remuneratlon:
No trustees received pay or remuneralion during this financial year.
Trustees, Responslbllltles
The trustees are responsible for preparing:
The annual report and financial statements in cornplianc8 With applicable laws.
Accurate accounting records to detail transactions and safeguard assets.
Closing Remarks
Despite challenges, Lucy's Trust has continued to provide essential seNices to PJome of
the most vulnerable dogs in our community. The trustees extend heartfelt thanks to all
supwrters who make this work possible.
Signed on Behalf of the Trustees:
Truslee 1
Trustee 2