AVSPNI DIRECTORS. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 The directors present their annual report and financial statements for ihe year ended 31 August 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wth the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity'5 Memorandurn and Articles of Assocaation, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reportin9 by Charities: Ststement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with Ihe Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effectiv& 1 January 20191. Objectives and activities The charity's objects are specifically restricted to the promotion of the followng purposes for the benefit of the public.. The advancement of education by promoting. managing. CordInating, and developing a programme for education of Veterinary Surgeons who are in practice in Northem Ireland or elsewhere: The advancement of animal welfare by representing and advocating for Veterinary Surgeons and animals in need of care and protection-, and The advancement of health or the saving of lives of veterinary practsknoners in Northem Ireland who are suffering frorn. have suffered from or are ai risk of mental or physlcal health problems for the benefit of the public parti¢ulady by the dissemination of infomiation and assistance wtthin the veterinary profession. Ther8 has been no change in the policies adopted in furtherance of these objects during the year. The charity aims to fulfill irs objectives through the followng= the provision of training courses and adwce and to publish or distribute in a suitable formac to be a member of and Coryoperate with all such bodies, organisations and associations. whether within Northern Ireland and United Kingdom or no( as may be thought fft by the directors., to raise fijnds by subscrtption, donations. grants, loans or otherwse tor Ihe purposes of 1he chanty. The director5 have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the chartty should undertake. A¢hievements and perfomianco In this financial year AVSPNI has delivered 2 x multFday conferences - one for Small Animal vets and vet nurses and one for Small Animal and Large Animal vets. plus 7 evening meetings and 1 full day of education and neorking. AVSPNI ha5 engaged wth organisations and Vrf(ing groups including, but not limited to the Department of Agriculture. Environment and Rural Affairs IDAERAI., the Agri-Food and BiScienCeS Institute (AFBII,. Animal Health and Welfare Northern Ireland IAHWNII. British Catue Veterinary Association {BCVA}: The Soaety of Practising Veterinary Surgeons ISPVS),. The North of Ireland Veterinary Associalion (NIVAI,. Rural Support- Ulster Farrners Union {UFUI' Royal Co118ge of Veterinary Surgeons IRCVS).. RCVS Knowledge - Fami Vp.t Champions.. Young Vet NeOrk {YVN-Nll., Veterinary Ireland; LANTRA Coun1,. VetNI Board: Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Implementation Group (BVDIG),. TB Stakeholder Working Group ffBSWGI" Animal Health and Welfare Stakeholders Forum {AHWSF).' the Livestock and Meat Commission ILMC): Vet Support Northem Ireland.. British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA}' Veterinary Practice Managers A550aalion (VPMAI" Northem IreEand Sheep Scab Group: The Links Group,. Harper Adams University: the British Veterinary Association (BVA),. The College of Agriculture. Foord and RuTal Enterprise (CAFRE). Ongoing engagement with the bodies listed above is anticipated in the coming year. AVSPNI also initiated Graduate Developmpnl PmgrammÈ - a series of full and practical days, training with topics careful chosen to upskill and build confidence for new veterinary graduates wofking in Northem Ireland. This series of events rolled out from September 2023 but the planning took place in financial year ending 31stAugUSt 2023. AVSPNI remains flexible and able to respond quickty to amend its programme of education io meet changing needs. e.g. novel disease challenges.
AVSPNI DIRECTORS. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 Financial review The results are set out in detsil on pages 5 to 11. The company retumed net incoming resour for the year of £6,249 (2022: £37.4491 leawng unrestricted funds of £436.402 (2022: £430,153). The unrestricted ftjnds are considered to be essential to provide sufficient funds to cover any unforeseen costs which may arise and fulfil le9al obligations of the charity in the event that current levels of ino)me are not maintained. 1115 the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintsined at a level equivalent to belween three and six month's expenditure. The directors Consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in fijnding. they will be able to continue the Gharity's current aclivilies while nsideratiOn is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year. Structure, governance and management The charitsble company is govemed by Tls Memorandum and Artides of Assouation. The company is not for profit and limited by guarantee. The directors who served during the year and up to the dats of signature of the finanoal statements were: Mr P Walsh Mr M Watts Mrs M Spahn-Holmes Mr I Smith Mr K Sheridan Mr S O'Kanè Mr S Muffay Mr K McKeeman Mrs P Hart Mr C Carr Mrs L Hamitton Mr M Allison MrGBel Mr L Fitzsimons Ms K Henderson Mr C Mccrea Ms S Menzies The charity is govemed by its Board of Director5 who meet regularly. None of the directors has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the directors are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up. This report has been prepared in accordance the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the sma companies. exemption. The directo¥s' report was approved by the Board of Directors. Mr P Walsh Director