CAUSEWAY COAST DOG RESCUE LIMITED TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022 The trustees. who are also directors of the company for the purposes of (xmwany law. PTesent their report and financial statements for the y8ar ended 31 October 2022. The accounts have been prepared in accordance wilh the accounting polictes set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and 'AGGounting and Reporting by Charities: Siatement of RecomTnended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of ITeFand (FRS 102). (as amended for accounting FEriods commencing from 1 January 2016). Objectives and actmtles The charitws objectives are specffically restricted to advan(£ Ihe welfare of dogs within Northem Ireland by rescuing and re-homing dogs that have been ill-treated or surrendered. Where owners can no longer. for whatever reason, pn)vide care for their dogs the charity will provide shelter, veterinary treatment, assistance, care and a re-homing seiCe. The aspiration is to open an official dog sanctuary at a location on the North Coasc enabling the public to visiL to replace the current arrangement which is to Yosterf each dog at volunteers, homes in the interim stages of re-homing. The charity is also providing support to the public in relation to animal welfare. both proactive and reactive. Achlevements and perfomiance The charity has continued to re-home urwanted dogs both on the North Coast and throughout Northem Ireland. Following the notificabon of lockdown with COVID-19, and the uncertainty which continued through lockdown and the lifting of restrictions. the charity had to continue to tske precautions lo support staff and volunteers. Retaining some boundaries with the public, as the dogs already rescued had to be rehomed quickly without public visiting, as well as a stop to rescuing and rehoming for a number of months to stay within govemment guidelines. As a result. the charity's income restsrted but not at the same rate as prewously experienced. Restrictions to income from the charity shop as it was not always open. donalions Feduced. Thts had a signifj(2nt irnpact and the charity had to review innovative ways to continue. House checks were completed by video link along with interviews. meetings. and items from the charity shop went online. Other sources of funding were sourced from funders. In addition. the charity was inundated with phone calls. emails and private messages through social media requesting dogs and with each dog to be rehomed, interest increased but tt was noticeably slowing down compared to the previous year. Although requests were still excessive with the number of o)ntacts from pre£OVID-19. it was slowty reducing. The charity has continued to improve and in(xease relationships with other charities in Northem Ireland and in England and ha5 ensured its membership with the ADCH (Association of Dogs and Cats Homes) to ensure a high level of professionalism and standards are maintained and retsined wthin the operating procedures of the days to day wc* Requests from public to Sn[t or support folloryng their witnessing a potential uime - of abuse towards an animal, has continued to steadity increase. The chaiity has supported these individuals but is currently reviewing a more cohesive approach to the issue of animal welfare on the north coast. and Northern Ireland. this continues by working with other chariiies as well as challenging those responsible foT investigating and providing the animal welfare servi. During this year, decisions were also taken to pay for private kennelling as and when required, to ensure the dog in question is looked after until a suitable home is sourced. reducing the possibilty of contact. By doing this it also supports those in business wthin our local economy. which may otherwise have diFFiculties. As every dog reiVed has a health check prior to rehoming, our investment in veterinary bills has continued to rÉse as their serViS rise but the charity believes this is essential to continue.
CAUSEWAY COAST DOG RESCUE LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022 Due to the outbreak of COVID. charity fund raising events has ased. This year. the rnembers have continued to address the planning applicalion for the new charity's facilib.es in Coleraine. In addition. the charity has redesigned tts website and updating social media with an aim to increase following and support. The charity uses this medium to infomi members of the public on how to report animal cruelty. how to rehome and adopt a dog and how to surrender an unwanted dog. Truslees and members of the Causeway Cost Dog Rescue recognise the Importan of supporting local residents and communities however the need to do this has been increasing over the years with Councils no longer rescuing and rehoming unwanted dogs. this has fallen to the charities to deliver and support the o)mmunities in any way possible. Financial Review The results for the year are set i)ut in the attached financial statements on page 7. The company retumed net income for the year of £86,378 (2021- net expenditure £14,486). At 31 October 2022 the total fun(Js of the charity amounted to £404.498 (2021- £318,120) comprising restricted funds of £119.388 (2021- £123.180). and unrestrÉcted funds of £285,110 (2021- £194.940). Of the total funds reported above. £196.011 is made up of cash as bank. The trustees consider tt prudent to hold monies in reserve in the event that unforeseen cIrjMstsnCes should lead to financial diffiGUtttes which might rxrt the future of its general charitable work in jeopardy. The trustees have examined the charivs requirements for reserves considering the maTn rtsks to the organisation and established a formal policy NvhiL*J stipulates that free reserves be maintained at a level which ensures that the charity's core activwty could continue during a period of unforeseen difficulty. Free reserves are defined by the trustees as unrestricted income funds freely available for use as the charity so determines and thereby exdudes any funds committed, invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity and restricted or designated funds. It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equFvalent to beleen three and six month's expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level wim ensure thaL in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the diariws current aciivities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of resep4es has been maintained throughout the y8ar. Plans for the future The charty continues to maintain the land purchased. a view to designing a new facility to rescue unwanted dogs. This location will be a bespoke dog rescue centre looking at best practice and aims to build relationships wilh other charities to ensure knowledge is transferred by learning from others. Education for chiklren and families 7then adopting a dog is crucial. sin COVID-19 ComMend the are many households which have never had a dog before and seem to be struggling wth the dog's need5. CCDR will continue lo advise and support where needed. The charity will aim to continue their plan to ensure a flagship Thtre is designed as a result of the research and advi of leading sanctuaries within Ihe United Kingdom io work with loczl communities while also developing best practice.
CAUSEWAY COAST DOG RESCUE LIMrrED TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022 The trustees will continue to source conferences and meetings with MIAS and Counsellors to ensure the message and work of the charity reaches its target audien. The charity also intends to review potential locations for the tharity shop. Trustees will continue to be proactive and encourage individuals to improve the health and welkbeing of their dog and ensure that each dog is adopted wf(h an appropriate home. Structure. governance and management Causeway Coast Dog Rescue Limited is a company limited by guarantee and was incorporated on 17 June 2010 as a private company limited by guarantee. The (x)mpany was established under a Memorandum of Association which establÉshed the objectives and powers of the company and is governed by its Articles of Association. The liability of its members is limited in that every member of the company undertakes to (x)ntribute an amount rM)t exceeding £1 in the event of the company being wound up. The first trustees are those persons notified to Companies House as the first tnjstees of the charity. Trustees are appointed by ordinary resolution, or by a decision of the directors, and retire by rotation, although they will be eligible for leCtion. No less than three trustees are to serve during the year. No trustee will be paid remuneration unless it is authorised by artide 6 of the tharity's Memorandum of Association. Reference and administrnlive details The reference and administrative details of the charity can be fouThJ on page 1. Statement of trustees. responslbilitiés The trustees (who are also directors of Causeway Coast Dog Rescue LiTnited for the purpose of company law) are responsible for preparing the trustees. report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United lfjngdom Generally Accepted AcC(ntirj Pra1). Company law requires the trustees to prepare the finanaal statem8nts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure of the charitable company for that year. In preparing these finanaal sLqtements. the trustees are required to: Select suitable accounting policies and then appty them consistenty. Observe the methods and principals in the Charities SORP- Make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and ptudent,. State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts: and Prepare the financial sL3tements on the going (¥)ncem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
CAUSEWAY COAST DOG RESCUE LIMITED TRLiSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022 The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accAJunting re(x>rds that disdose with reasonable accuTacy at any time the financial position of the (x)mpany and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply wilh the Companies Act 2006 and the relevant charity legislation. They are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the c(xnpany and hence for taking feasonable steps for the prevenlion and detection of frdud and other irregulartttes. Statement as to disclosure to our independent examiners In so far as the trustees aTe aware at ts time of aoproving our trustees, annual rewrt: There is no relevant infomiation. being infonnation n88ded by the Independent examiner in connection with preparing their report, of which th8 independent examiner is unaware; and The trustees. having made enquiries of fellow directors that Ihey ought to have individually taken, have each taken all steps that they are obliged to take as a dir8Ctor in order to make themselves aware of any relevant information and to establish that the independent examiner is aware of that infomiatk)n. The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees. Margaret Dimsdale-Bo Trustee 26 July 2023