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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07871810 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1148016














Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 March 2024

for

Rabbit Residence Rescue

Rabbit Residence Rescue






Contents of the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 30 March 2024




Page

Report of the Trustees 1 to 6

Independent Examiner's Report 7

Statement of Financial Activities 8

Balance Sheet 9 to 10

Notes to the Financial Statements 11 to 15

Rabbit Residence Rescue (Registered number: 07871810)

Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 30 March 2024


The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice 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).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objective of the Charity is to relieve the suffering of domestic rabbits in need of care & attention & to provide & maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care & treatment of such animals. This will include rescuing, rehabilitating & re-homing as many rabbits as possible to suitable new homes, providing sanctuary to rabbits who are unable to be rehomed due to health conditions or behavioural issues, promoting humane behaviour towards rabbits & providing a temporary boarding facility for rabbits owned outside the charity.

The Charity is dedicated to providing gold standard care to its rabbits as well as encouraging others with rabbits or those wishing to adopt to do the same.

Significant activities
The Charity provides temporary homes for unwanted or neglected domestic rabbits until such time as a suitable permanent home can be found. It also provides permanent homes, palliative care & rehabilitation for rabbits with long-term health or behavioural issues.

The funds required are raised from appropriate sources, including donations, sponsor of long-term residents, fundraising events, grants, temporary boarding facilities & sales of charity merchandise.

The Charity welcomes visits from people with physical & mental disabilities where the close contact with our rabbits helps in their rehabilitation & development.

The trustees encourage volunteers from all sections of the community in order to provide personal development. For example, the Charity provides volunteering opportunities for trainee veterinary surgeons & students studying for animal care qualifications, where they can learn about gold standard rabbit husbandry. As well as holding corporate volunteer days.

Public benefit
During the year the trustees endeavour to keep up to date with all legal and regulatory requirements. In addition, new trustees are required to read the guidance given by the Charity Commission relating to trustee duties and responsibilities.

Grantmaking
We have a dedicated volunteer who works on grant submissions and also sourcing grants we may be eligible to apply for.

Volunteers
We have several people who volunteer on site on a weekly basis, our sponsorship scheme is run by a volunteer and many fundraising events are staffed by volunteers. We have an accountant who runs our payroll and pensions scheme.

Gift aid is also managed by a volunteer.

The Rescue 'Manager' does so on a voluntary basis and oversees the day to day running of the charity as well as intake, rehoming, managing the charities social media accounts, website and various associated spreadsheets.


Rabbit Residence Rescue (Registered number: 07871810)

Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 30 March 2024

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
The charity took in one hundred & twenty-one rabbits during the period from 1st April 2023 until 31st March 2024, an increase from the previous year. Unfortunately, due to continued rise in the cost of routine veterinary fees, supplies & services as well as restrictions on site we have at times not been able to offer the safety of rescue placement even to rabbits in desperate need.

During this period, we successfully rehomed one hundred & eight rabbits which also increased in comparison to the previous year.

The economic crisis and lack of regulation of breeders and those rabbits being advertised on selling sites or social media has resulted in a continued increase in the number of rabbits being dumped and needing immediate assistance as well as an increase in welfare and neglect cases.

The rescue has seen an increase in the length of time pairs, groups and single male rabbits are spending with the charity whilst waiting for their forever home, this may be partially due to us still having a large number of red eyed white rabbits that were rescued following the closure of a meat farm as sadly these rabbits are seen as less desirable as they are less 'cute' than the more colourful, brachycephalic an lop eared breeds which are more often used in advertising and featured more on social media.

Unfortunately, this has meant the numbers of rabbits on our waiting list has increased and the time owners are having to wait for a place to become available is approximately 3 to 5 months.

The number of rabbits under the charities care at any one time has remained stable, with a slightly smaller maximum number onsite of seventy, this ensures individual care plans can be implemented and that welfare standards onsite remain high.

We have continued to establish further working relationships with many other reputable rescues nationwide to increase the number of rabbits we can assist who are coming from neglectful situations. Due to the sad loss of several of our long-term sponsor rabbits we have been able to offer a limited number of long-term placements to rabbits that require ongoing medical care or extended rehabilitation. By offering this service to other rescues we can free up space to assist them in helping a greater number of rabbits who require rehoming.

Over the last few years the reduction in the number of rabbits cared for at the rescue at any one time has enabled us to provide all rabbits in our care, once out of isolation, with RWAF recommended sized accommodation, to provide more detailed individual diet and care plans & also provide more enrichment items, thus improving each & every rabbits overall welfare.

The rescue charity focuses its efforts on helping those rabbits most in need of rescue placement, not only in the local area but also nationwide & work with rescue networks & other reputable rescues to achieve this.

We continue to see large numbers of stray rabbits who are likely to have been dumped as well as those coming from neglectful situations where the rabbit's basic welfare needs are not being met.

This year we have also seen an increase in intakes where the owner has lost one of a pair of rabbits and does not wish to or cannot afford to give the remaining rabbit a new companion. Sadly, many rabbits that come into us have been passed through numerous homes via social media or selling sites.

We have successfully bonded rabbits that have had failed bonds elsewhere and have been deemed to be difficult to match with a suitable companion. We have also found forever homes for several harder to rehome rabbits including a trio who had been in rescue over three years.


Rabbit Residence Rescue (Registered number: 07871810)

Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 30 March 2024


ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Fundraising activities
The economic crisis has led to a number of regular supporters no longer being able to donate to the rescue & several sponsors having to withdraw from our sponsor a bunny scheme.

We have volunteers who manage grant applications, online fundraising auctions and events as well as creating merchandise for the rescue and hope to continue to see an increase in revenue as a result.

We hope to be able to increase and improve our educational information and promote the rescue and positive rabbit welfare on additional social media platforms going forwards.

We actively look to recruit more volunteers by advertising in our adoptees group, rabbit welfare and animal rescue magazines, colleges & universities, we are, in need of volunteers to help with repairs & site maintenance.

FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
Veterinary fees, animal food, bedding & waste disposal costs have continued to increase.

The increase in veterinary fees is so substantial that it has led, at times to us not being able to accept new intakes and run at full capacity even though we have space due to insufficient donations as our priority is to ensure the rabbits already in our care are having their welfare needs met.

Increases in minimum wage has also impacted the charities funds.

The continued economic crisis has meant it is increasingly difficult to raise funds. We are seeing an increase in surrenders due to owners not being able to afford to meet their rabbit's welfare needs.

Principal funding sources
Voluntary income is comprised primarily of donations, sponsorships and grant income as well as gift aid reclaimed in relation to donations. Donations and sponsorship income are credited to the Statement of Financial Activities on a receipts basis.

Gifts in kind and donated services and facilities are valued at fair value and recognised on a receipts basis, with the exception of the independent examination fee, which is recognised in the period to which it relates.

Investment policy and objectives
The Charity does not hold long term investments as its purpose is to use the annual donations and income received for the ongoing charitable activities. Any income arising on short-term deposits is ancillary to the main purpose of the Charity.

Reserves policy
The charity aims to retain reserves to cover at least two month's running for the rescue centre, as donations are heavily relied upon in order to fund the ongoing expenditure.


Rabbit Residence Rescue (Registered number: 07871810)

Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 30 March 2024


FINANCIAL REVIEW
Going concern
The Rescue relies on donations and fundraising from the general public & volunteers. This income fluctuates and can lead to cash flow problems.

In order to cope with the continued rabbit welfare crisis, we desperately need more isolation space which is not possible due to the restrictions on the site, we also need to attract more adoptees who can meet minimum welfare guidelines. It is unknown whether further restrictions and changes will be imposed on the charity by the landowner and we could be forced to close with little notice at any point. The uncertainty surrounding the future of the rescue continues to have a negative impact on the mental health of both staff and the manager.

In light of this we continue to search for a permanent home for the charity on a site where we would be able to hold educational and fundraising events to help increase income as well as having the facilities and infrastructure to enable us to help more rabbits who need rescue placement.

Contingency plans have been put in place to move to a more foster based rescue if required as well as having the long-term rabbits cared for at the mangers home should the need arise. We have consulted with other reputable rescues regarding the potential challenges we may face if we are forced to move to a more foster based rescue.
We continue to look for further fosterers to help with the increased demand for space. Due to the increased risk of disease when accepting rabbits with an unknown vaccination history the charity is now isolating any unvaccinated rabbits with knowledgeable foster carers or at the managers home until they are at least twenty-one days post vaccination to reduce the risk of an outbreak of infectious disease on site which would lead to temporary closure & loss of income. We adhere to high husbandry standards & strict bio-security measures, which are regularly reviewed in line with current guidance from other leading professionals.

Adoptions continue to be slow with some rabbits waiting years to find a suitable forever home. Most home offers fail to meet minimum welfare requirements in relation to size and security of accommodation or are not providing an appropriate diet or supplying the rabbits with sufficient enrichment items needed in order for them to display the full range of natural behaviours.

Surrender requests continue to increase due to the ease of people being able to purchase rabbits online or in pet shops with no prior research being conducted and little or incorrect husbandry advice being given at point of sale.

The need for rabbits to come into rescue has never been so great but without sufficient funding we are powerless to provide the support these rabbits so desperately require.

Principal risks and uncertainties
A reduction in income is also as risk as the operational costs will not decrease and may indeed increase further with greater number of unwanted or neglected pet rabbits needing rescue placement and the impact of the continued economic crisis leading to further increases in the cost of supplies and veterinary care.

Costs of preparing new intakes for rehoming have increased dramatically over the last year to an average of over £175 per rabbit.

Due to the nature of the Rescues work staff retention is extremely important. If staff leave, any new staff members must hold relevant qualifications and have valid animal care experience ideally in the welfare sector as well as being adaptable, ready to learn and undertake training quickly as the rabbits still need to be cared for to a high standard.

The Charity encourages staff to undertake CPD where possible in order to keep their knowledge up to date as failure to undertake continued CPD could lead to a decline in income as members of the public could be less likely to adopt or use boarding facilities should our knowledge and application of animal welfare not continue to improve in line with the recommendations of organisations such as The Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund, The PDSA and RSPCA.


Rabbit Residence Rescue (Registered number: 07871810)

Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 30 March 2024

OTHER
We are incredibly grateful to those who continue to support the charity by donating, sponsoring our long-term residents and organising and contributing to fundraising events especially during this time of financial uncertainty.

We have recruited additional volunteers to help with fundraising and social media.

We are working once again alongside two other reputable rabbit specialist rescues to run an ethical National Rabbit Festival again this year.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
Rabbit Residence Rescue ("The Charity") was established by a memorandum and articles of association dated 6 December 2011. This document was subsequently amended on 13 February 2012, and again in October 2016.

Charity constitution
The Charity is a company limited by guarantee not having a share capital and is registered as a charity.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The Charity's articles of association require that all new appointments of trustees must be full members of the company, and must apply in the form required by the trustees. Appointments must be approved by all trustees and refusal must be in the best interests of the Charity only.

Organizational structure
The charity is managed by 3 trustees. All employees report to Lea Facey who has voluntarily undertaken the role of acting manager for the charity. Volunteers on site report to the Senior Animal Care Assistant. Volunteers undertaking other activities report directly to the trustees. The charity works hard to form relationships with other rabbit rescues across the country thus enabling a greater number of rabbits in need to be helped.

Induction and training of new trustees
During the year the trustees endeavour to keep up to date with all legal and regulatory requirements. In addition, new trustees are required to read the guidance given by the Charity Commission relating to trustee duties and responsibilities.

Wider network
The charity works hard to maintain relationships with other organisations involved in rabbit welfare such as The Rabbit Welfare Association,where we are regular contributors to their quarterly magazine,the One Bun at a Time rescue network and One Voice for Animals UK.

To date, since the current Rescue Manager has been in position the rescue has formed working relationships with over 60 other rescues nationwide, this is vital to ensure we prioritise the welfare of those rabbits most in need of rescue placement.

We have numerous contacts within local and national media to help us raise awareness of 'proper rabbit care'.
We have collaborated with veterinarians by providing data used in scientific studies aimed at highlighting welfare issues.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
07871810 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number
1148016

Registered office
12 Langford Road
Henlow
SG16 6AF


Rabbit Residence Rescue (Registered number: 07871810)

Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 30 March 2024

Trustees
Ms C A Collings
Ms S Kent Secretary
Ms L Facey Treasurer

Company Secretary
Ms S Kent

Independent Examiner
Godfrey Laws & Co Limited
65 Knowl Piece
Wilbury Way
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG4 0TY

Ethics adviser
lain Cope
Bsc (Vetsci) BVM&S
Cert AVM with ZM
MRCVS

Iain Cope c/o Vets4Pets, Pets at Home, Studlands Retail Park,
Fordham Road, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 7SX

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 20 August 2024 and signed on its behalf by:





Ms L Facey - Trustee

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
Rabbit Residence Rescue

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Rabbit Residence Rescue ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 March 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.








Howard Ashmore

Godfrey Laws & Co Limited
65 Knowl Piece
Wilbury Way
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG4 0TY

Date: .............................................

Rabbit Residence Rescue

Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 30 March 2024

30.3.24 30.3.23
Unrestricted Total
fund funds
Notes £    £   
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 119,368 76,317

Charitable activities
Adoption fees 11,820 8,333
Boarding fees 16,221 20,328
Fundraising 421 113

Other trading activities 2 3,413 632
Other income 200 45
Total 151,443 105,768

EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds - 270

Charitable activities
Animal food and provisions 8,303 9,844
Veterinary and health care 39,413 28,317
Cleaning and waste disposal 26,194 17,892
Depreciation of assets 1,707 1,892
Insurance 612 602
Motor and travel 2,339 1,875
Printing, postage and stationery 22 243
Fundraising 892 1,496

Other 46,994 42,383
Total 126,476 104,814

NET INCOME 24,967 954


RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward (15,039 ) (15,993 )

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 9,928 (15,039 )

Rabbit Residence Rescue (Registered number: 07871810)

Balance Sheet
30 March 2024

30.3.24 30.3.23
Unrestricted Total
fund funds
Notes £    £   
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 6 6,830 8,537

CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks 7 862 1,044
Debtors 8 12,800 6,088
Cash at bank and in hand 36,143 21,971
49,805 29,103

CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 9 (11,613 ) (11,585 )

NET CURRENT ASSETS 38,192 17,518

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES

45,022

26,055

CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year 10 (35,094 ) (41,094 )

NET ASSETS 9,928 (15,039 )
FUNDS 11
Unrestricted funds 9,928 (15,039 )
TOTAL FUNDS 9,928 (15,039 )

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 30 March 2024.


The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 30 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.


The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a)ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b)preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.


Rabbit Residence Rescue (Registered number: 07871810)

Balance Sheet - continued
30 March 2024

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.


The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 20 August 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:





L Facey - Trustee

Rabbit Residence Rescue

Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 30 March 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice 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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.


Plant and machinery - 20% on reducing balance
Hutches and runs - 20% on reducing balance

Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.

Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis
The charity reported a cash inflow of £xxxxx for the year. The trustees are pleased to see this result, and are of the view that the Rescue can continue for the next 12 to 18 months and that on this basis the charity is a going concern. The accounts show a liability to HMRC, a payment plan is in place, and the accounts have been prepared on the basis that the Charity is able to meet the repayment obligations.

The trustees remain in regular contact with donors to secure their ongoing financial support.

Rabbit Residence Rescue

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 30 March 2024

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
30.3.24 30.3.23
£    £   
Merchandise sales 3,413 632

3. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

30.3.24 30.3.23
£    £   
Depreciation - owned assets 1,707 1,892

4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 March 2024 nor for the year ended 30 March 2023.


Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 March 2024 nor for the year ended 30 March 2023.


5. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

30.3.24 30.3.23
Charitable activities 4 3

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Plant and Hutches
machinery and runs Totals
£    £    £   
COST
At 31 March 2023 and 30 March 2024 514 32,349 32,863
DEPRECIATION
At 31 March 2023 514 23,812 24,326
Charge for year - 1,707 1,707
At 30 March 2024 514 25,519 26,033
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 March 2024 - 6,830 6,830
At 30 March 2023 - 8,537 8,537

Rabbit Residence Rescue

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 30 March 2024

7. STOCKS
30.3.24 30.3.23
£    £   
Closing stock 862 1,044

8. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
30.3.24 30.3.23
£    £   
VAT 18 18
Prepayments and accrued income 12,782 6,070
12,800 6,088

9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
30.3.24 30.3.23
£    £   
Social security and other taxes 192 4,401
Other creditors 3,822 (481 )
Pension payable 159 225
Creditor re VAT adjustments 6,000 6,000
Accruals and deferred income 1,440 1,440
11,613 11,585

10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
30.3.24 30.3.23
£    £   
Other creditors - due 2-5 years 30,000 30,000
Other creditors due more than 5 years 5,094 11,094
35,094 41,094

Included in creditors due within one year and after one year is a total liability of £41,094. This is in respect of VAT arising following a review of earlier years returns. An error had arisen in the preparation of the VAT returns. This was identified following a change in advisers.

A lump sum payment of £22,000 was made on 29th April 2021. Agreement has been reached with HMRC to settle the remaining liability at the rate of £500 per month.

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
At movement At
31.3.23 in funds 30.3.24
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund (15,039 ) 24,967 9,928

TOTAL FUNDS (15,039 ) 24,967 9,928

Rabbit Residence Rescue

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 30 March 2024

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 151,443 (126,476 ) 24,967

TOTAL FUNDS 151,443 (126,476 ) 24,967


Comparatives for movement in funds

Net
At movement At
31.3.22 in funds 30.3.23
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund (15,993 ) 954 (15,039 )

TOTAL FUNDS (15,993 ) 954 (15,039 )

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 105,768 (104,814 ) 954

TOTAL FUNDS 105,768 (104,814 ) 954

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Net
At movement At
31.3.22 in funds 30.3.24
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund (15,993 ) 25,921 9,928

TOTAL FUNDS (15,993 ) 25,921 9,928

Rabbit Residence Rescue

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 30 March 2024

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 257,211 (231,290 ) 25,921

TOTAL FUNDS 257,211 (231,290 ) 25,921

12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

The trustee, Ms L Facey, made 2 donations in the year a total of £142.00.