Financial updates


March 2023

Dear friends of Little Belle & family,

Hereby we share with you the financial update of Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary of the year 2022. See below.
Also this time, Stephanie Lecoutre checked all the finances again and I will add her words here: “I’ve checked all the donations and invoices and as usual everything is very well documented and all is fine. You make this so easy for me and I wanted to thank you again for the trust you put in me helping out with this.” Thank you so much, Stephanie, for your time and energy to check all the documents!

And, also this year, a huge thank you to all our friends and donors around the world! As you can see, we had lots of costs again last year, but also again lots of amazing donations. We cannot thank you enough for your amazing support. Because of you, we were able to pay for the dogs their medical bills and for the daily care of all our special dogs.
Thank you deeply from our grateful and happy hearts ❤️

Little Belle, Irene & family
Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary


Balance December 31, 2021 €     646,54  
Total Donations 1st quarter Sanctuary€    1.783,67
Total Donations 2nd quarter € 11.721,17
Total Donations 3rd quarter€   5.865,74
Total Donations 4th quarter €   6.358,24

Total Costs 1st quarter Sanctuary€   5.303,28
Total Costs 2nd quarter  €   9.364,15
Total Costs 3rd quarter€   5.987,71
Total Costs 4th quarter€   6.140,23

      

Total Donations€ 25.728,82
Total Costs  € 26.795,37
Balance December 31, 2022 €   – 420,01



March 2022

Dear friends of Little Belle & family,

Hereby we share with you the financial update of Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary of the 3rd and 4th  quarter of 2021. 

Balance June 30, 2021                                   : €    2.598,71  

Total Donations 3rd quarter Sanctuary           : €   2.114,55
Total Donations 4th quarter Sanctuary           : €    8.501,15

Total Costs 3rd quarter Sanctuary                  : €    5.528,11
Total Costs 4th quarter Sanctuary                  : €   7.039,76

                                           
Total Donations 3rd and 4th quarter               : € 10.615,70
Total Costs 3rd and 4th quarter                     : € 12.567,87

Balance December 31 2021                        : €      646,54

Last year, our Finance Committee member Suzana Narat, decided to stop with the finance committee because of personal reasons. Thank you so much for all your help, Suzana, for 3 years you’ve checked the Sanctuary’s finances and we’re very grateful for all your help and dedication.
This time, Stephanie Lecoutre checked all the finances again and she confirmed that all is clear and transparent.

A huge thank you to all our friends and donors around the world. As you can see, we had lots of costs again last year, but because of your amazing donations, we were able to pay all our medical bills and for the daily care for all our special dogs. We couldn’t have done this without you, so the dogs and I say thank you deeply from our happy hearts ❤️

Little Belle, Irene & family
Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary


August 2021

Dear friends of Little Belle & family,
Hereby we share with you the financial update of Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary of the 1st and 2nd quarter of 2021. 

Balance December, 2020                              : € – 2.057,64  

Total Donations 1st quarter Sanctuary           : €    8.098,50
Total Donations 2nd quarter Sanctuary         : €    7.037,78

Total Costs 1st quarter Sanctuary                   : €    4.357,13
Total Costs 2nd quarter Sanctuary                 : €    6.122,80

                                           
Total Donations 1st and 2nd quarter                : € 15.136,28
Total Costs 1st and 2nd quarter                       : € 10.479,93

Balance June 30 2021                                  : €  2.598,71




February 2021

Dear friends of Little Belle & family,

This is a financial update of Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary of the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2020. 

Balance June 30, 2020                                 : €       788,64  

Total Donations 3rd quarter Sanctuary        : €    5.904,79
Total Donations 4th quarter Sanctuary        : €    3.796,78

Total Costs 3rd quarter Sanctuary                   : €    4.571,83
Total Costs 4th quarter Sanctuary                   : €    7.187,38

                                           
Total Donations 3rd and 4th quarter               : €    9.701,57
Total Costs 3rd and 4th quarter                         : € 11.759,21

Balance December 31 2020                            : € – 2.057,64

Of course, the finance committe has checked all the finances again, so all is clear and transparent. Below you can find their response.

As you can see, we had lots of costs but also so many beautiful donations. The balance is negative but there were more donations at the end of December which I couldn’t transfer in time to the Sanctuary’s bank account (PayPal transfers always takes a few days). So, at the moment of writing this (Febr 6), the balance is positive. Thanks to your amazing support!

Sometimes I just can’t find the words to thank you for all your love and positive energy for Little Belle’s family. Together we can do so much for the dogs who need extra care. This is part of the true magic Little Belle always shares with us ❤️

Irene, Little Belle’s mom & family
Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary


The response of our Finance Committee:
I checked the accountancy of invoices and bank transactions for Little Belle’s Dream and also Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary and as always it’s well documented and all is flawless as always is, completely transparent.
I would also wish you and your pack of little miracles a good and healthy 2021. I really admire you, you give those dogs a chance of a good loving home with all the care they need and we all know that many are senior dogs with health issues and that time can be the enemy here. We love them and when they go our heart breaks a little bit every time. 2020 was also a year with the loss of loved ones, know that you are not alone and that we share your grief.
I would also say a huge thank you to all followers, supporters, and donors. Sometimes this world is a harsh ugly place but there is still a lot of beauty and help as well. I’m sure Little Belle and friends look down on us and they are proud and thankful. Magic still does its work.
Stephanie Lecoutre, finance committee

I have crosschecked the Bank statements with relevant invoices and donations, finding to my best knowledge everything to be in order. Thank you all for your generosity.
Suzana Narat, finance committee

August 2020

Dear friends of Little Belle & family,

Finally, the financial update of Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary of the 1st and 2nd quarter of 2020: 

Balance since last update                                  : €  -113,19           

Total Donations 1st and 2nd quarter           : € 6.533,51
Total Costs 1st and 2nd quarter                      : € 5.754,87
Total                                                                         : €    788,64               

Balance June 30, 2020                                        : €    788,64

The finance committee, Suzana Narat from Australia and Stephanie Lecoutre from Belgium, checked all the finances again, and they confirmed that everything is in order. Thank you so much, Suzana and Stephanie, for your wonderful help, taking the time and effort to check all the finances again.

Dear beautiful donors, thank you so much for all your wonderful support. As you know a lot has happened in the first 6 months of this year. Losing Tualek, Rex and Emi, was very hard and broke our hearts. Your love and support during this time gave us so much extra strength. We also had, and still have, a lot of health problems with several dogs. With so many old and differently abled dogs, it’s not completely unexpected, but we always hope that we can enjoy many more years together. As you can imagine, we had a lot of medical bills and because of your heartwarming generosity, we were again able to pay for this and for the daily care of all our dogs.

We’re so very grateful for all our beautiful friends around the world, feeling Little Belle’s magic and inspiration is with us, always ❤️

Irene, Little Belle’s mom & family
Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary

February 2020

Dear friends of Little Belle & family,

This is a financial update of Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary of the 4th quarter of 2019. 

Balance after 3st quarter 2019                              : €  -886,42           

Total Donations 4th quarter Sanctuary             : € 3670,90  
Total Costs                                                                         : € 2897,67

Balance December 31 2019                                 : €  -113,19     

The finance committee checked all the finances again, and I will attach their replies to the new financial update below. Thank you so much, Suzana Narat and Stephanie Lecoutre, for taking the time and effort to check all the finances last year. Your help is a wonderful support to us.

Dear beautiful donors, thank you so much for all your amazing support. Because of your amazing generosity also last year, we were able to pay for the daily care and the many medical bills of our dogs.

Little Belle’s magic and inspiration is always with us❤️

Irene, Little Belle’s mom & family
Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary

Fincance committee:

Dear Irene,

In this email, I’ve checked the following files:Total overview Finances Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary 4th quarter

  1. Bank Transactions 4th quarter of 2019
  2. PayPal Overviews October – December 2019 + Excel files with detailed info where each donation is meant for.
  3. Print screens payouts and transfers
  4. All the invoices
  5. Annual financial statement 2019

I have crosschecked the Bank statements with relevant invoices and donations, finding to my best knowledge everything to be in order. Thank you all for your generosity.

With heavy heart I am mentioning passing of our beautiful Tualek. May you rest in peace, dear Tualek. Ever since Irene saved Tualek from the unsafe and cruel streets, his life has been one of love, nurture and respect. His face and his eyes showed how grateful he was and how much he loved having forever home and family that adored him.

Thank you for all your donations for each and every member of this wonderful Sanctuary, created in honour of Little belle by dearest Irene and her husband Robert. They are tireless warriors against mistreatment and cruelty of sentient beings.  

Thank you all,
Suzana Narat

Dear Irene, Belle and pups,

Thank you again for your confidence. I looked at the bank statements and invoices that I received by email. As usual, everything is very well documented and kept up to date, both the PayPall bills, bank statements and invoices for purchase of food, and invoices from the vet and specialists, and treatments.
So nice to see that so many people continue to support Little Belle’s Dream and magic.

I would also like to add that we are looking up to you enormously here and that it hasn’t been an easy time, also because of Tualek’s passing. People like yourself make the difference in what they do and make this world a better place.
Stephanie Lecoutre

October 2019 

Dear friends of Little Belle, 

This is a financial update of Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary of the 2nd and 3rd quarter of 2019. 

Balance after 1st quarter 2019          : €        -788,55
Donations 2nd quarter                            : €      3.685,76
Donations 3rd quarter                             : €      9.257,68
Total Donations                                            : €  12.943,44

Balance                                                              : € 12.154,89

Costs 2nd quarter                                       : €    4.586,59
Costs 3rd quarter                                        : €    8.047,37
Total costs                                                        : € 12.633,96

Balance                                                             : €      -479,07

5% of the donations go to Bianca and another 5% to another good cause (see detailed information about the 10% donation below):

Positive balance                                         : €    -479,07
10% donations                                           : €      407,35 –

Balance October 1 2019                    : €   –  886,42

Detailed information 100% donations for medical expenses and the 10% donation

100% donations:
Support Emi CT scan April                                                   :      975
Support Emi May                                                                      :       870    
Support Twix, Cloudy, Kintana, Simba, July 2019   :    2880
Support Cloudy Aug-Sept                                                    :    2562
Support Emi Aug-Sept                                                           :    2540
Total                                                                                                : $ 9827  = 8870

Total Donations                                                       : € 12.943,44
100% medical expenses donations               : €    8.870,00 –
                                                                                          : €    4.073,44

10% = € 407,35
5% = 203,70 for Bianca
5% = 203,70 for other good cause

We will soon share with you which dog(s) we can help at shelter Bianca, and which other cause we can support.
Our dogs are getting really old and because we have so many more medical costs, we decided that we have to stop with the 10% to Bianca and other good causes. Maybe one day we can help in another way, but for now this is the best we can do know for our Sanctuary.

Of course, the finance committee checked all the finances again, and I will attach their replies to the new financial update below. Thank you so much, Suzana Narat and Stephanie Lecoutre, for taking the time and effort to check all the finances again. This means a lot to us.

Thank you so much, beautiful donors, for all your amazing support. Because of your generosity, we were able to pay for the daily care and the many medical bills of our dogs.

Little Belle’s magic and inspiration will be by our side every single day ❤️

Irene, Little Belle’s mom & family
Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary

Dear Irene.

I am writing to verify documents and financial overview regarding the finances of Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary.

  1. Total overview Finances Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary 2nd and 3rd quarter July – September 2019
  2. Bank Transactions April – September 2019
  3. PayPal Overviews April – September + Excel files with detailed info where each donation is meant for.
  4. Print screens of transfers
  5. All the invoices

I have crosschecked the Bank statements with relevant invoices and donations, finding to my best knowledge everything to be in order.

As always, it was my honour and pleasure that I witnessed yet another wonderful and sweet example of human generosity. Thank you all.

Suzana Narat

Dear Belle, Irene and lovely furry family,
I checked all the bank transactions, PayPal overviews, invoices and printscreen transfers you did send me for little belle’s magical sanctuary.
And as usual, everything is well kept in order and documented from orthopedic, vet, ct scan mcd internist, homeo natura, diet food invoice to excel spreadsheets, bank and PayPal transactions for the donations.
All very clear and traceable so for me everything is more than in order as I’m used to in Irene’s accountancy.

I would like to express my admiration towards Belle’s mom for her effort and dedication towards her furry babies as much needed medical care lately, and I know the stress that gives because there is so much love for them. Adopting old and sick and disabled furry babies also gives stress and fear to lose them, not being able to fulfill promises because of things we can’t control and that are out of our hands and for that only irene deserves the hugest respect.

Love, 
Stephanie Lecoutre


May 2019  

Dear friends of Little Belle, 

A short financial update of the Sanctuary, this time only of the first quarter of 2019. 

Balance January 2019                  :  € 1.336,15 

Total Donations for Sanctuary  : € 1785,00
Total Costs                                           : € 3909,70

Balance April 2019                         :  € -788,55

As you can see a negative balance, but this is an overview from the first quarter. At the beginning of April, we’ve received new donations that helped overcome this negative balance.  The sudden CT scan of Emi in March resulted in more costs. Fortunately, many beautiful friends stepped in to help us with all the extra medical costs. Thank you so much for your heartwarming support  ❤️

From the donations, 5% will go to Bianca shelter in Portugal, and 5% to another charity that needs help. We will give updates later about which dogs we could help!

Of course, the finance committee checked all the financial documents again and confirmed that everything is correct. Thank you, Suzana Narat and Stephanie Lecoutre for your help again, so much appreciated!  
I like to end with these beautiful words Suzana wrote to me:
I have crosschecked the Bank statements with relevant invoices and donations, finding to my best knowledge everything to be in order.
  As usual, I am feeling happy and honoured to be part of this wonderful organization. This Sanctuary is very close to my heart. I wish to thank you all for ongoing support and always showing lots of love towards Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary and all of its residents, I bet each has stolen your hearts like it happened to me a few years ago. 
  Thank you, Irene, for being so diligent and making our check easy. I even started to understand some bank terms in Dutch language (is this correct term?).

Hello from beautiful Australia,
Suzana”

Little Belle keeps smiling big knowing and feeling that so many friends continue to help support the Sanctuary that was established because of her, our beautiful little angel ❤️

Irene, Little Belle’s mom & family
Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary

January 2019

Dear friends of LIttle Belle, 

A lot has happened since the last update last year in April 2018.  We held a special Auction for Little Belle’s Birthday on May 5th, then there was a big change in our lives and after lots of thinking, we knew we needed a lot of help and decided to start a fundraiser called ‘Little Belle’s Dream’ which is a dream of her and her whole family. Our goal is to find our own place where we can continue Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary. With the soon shared new update of Little Belle’s Dream, I will write more about this.
This financial update is entirely focussed on the donations for the daily and medical costs of the Sanctuary since April 2018.

Total donations:    € 11.598,86  (=  ± $ 13,175.85)
Total costs:              € 9.293,26  (=  ± $ 10,557,10)
Balance:                    € 2.305,60  (=  ±  $ 2,619,15)

The proceeds of Little Belle’s Birthday Auction were entirely meant for the Sanctuary. The amount raised was  € 5.136,00 ( ± $ 5834,50).
Total donations of € 11.598,86 minus 5.136,00 =  € 6.462,86 ( ±  $ 7,341,80).
Then, 10% of these donations go to shelter Bianca in Portugal, the organization that rescued Little Belle:  € 646,30  ($ 734,20 )
And 5% to other charities: € 323,15  ($ 367,00 ). These amounts will be transferred soon to Bianca, and another charity once we know which dog(s) needs support.
From this year, we decided to change the percentage for Biance to 5%, so from now on we will give 10% in total to Bianca and other charities. The Sanctuary has grown a lot and although we still love to help others, our own dogs need a lot of support too. 

Balance December 31 2018:    € 2.305,60  (=  ± $ 2.619,15)
Minus donations Bianca/Other Charity:  € 969,45 (=  ± $ 1101,30)
Balance January 2019:   € 1.336,15  (= $ 1.517,87)

As you can see we have a lot of costs with all the old(er) and differently abled dogs, especially medical costs, so we’re so very grateful for all your wonderful support! There are also friends who donate monthly and this is such a beautiful help! 
Thank you all so much ❤️

Words written by the finance committee: 

Dear Irene, 
I checked the invoices and bank statements and as usual, your administration is very clear. And can I add a star for your vet as well as I’ve seen they give you a Little Belle and Cloudman discount, how nice of them.

Thank you for trusting me again for this new follow up.
Stephanie Lecoutre

Dear Irene,
I am writing to verify documents and financial overview regarding the finances of Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary.
– 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarter 2018.
– Little Belle’s Dream bank account. 
I have crosschecked the Bank statements with relevant invoices and donations, finding to my best knowledge everything to be in order.
Suzana Narat

Our angel Little Belle will smile big in heaven and in our hearts, seeing and feeling how beautifully her family is loved and supported by so many amazing friends all around the world. All because of her ❤️

Irene, Little Belle’s mom & family
Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary

April 2018

Dear friends of Little Belle,

Last year, in August 2017, Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary was founded in memory of our dearly beloved Little Belle who passed away on April 25th, 2017. Because of her, we created this very special place where we give senior dogs and dogs who are sick or differently abled a forever home, a forever family. Here they can be completely themselves and enjoy life to the fullest.

From August until end of March,  our Sanctuary has received an amazing amount of donations with the total amount of €4590,77 ( $ 5.679,70)

With many dogs who had a hard life before they came to us, we also have a lot of (medical) costs. In the same period, the total amount of costs were € 4217,21 ($ 5.219,22)
Then, 10% of your donations go to shelter Bianca in Portugal, the organization that rescued Little Belle:  € 459,08  ($ 567,974)
And 5% to other charities: € 229,54   ($ 283,987)
We will give updates when we know how this money is spent.

As you can see, the overview shows a negative balance of  € 315,06   (-$ 389,79)
But since the end of March, there are new donations so the Sanctuary’s account is doing better now.  Still, we can use your help a lot since we have many new high costs with the care for Rex. If you like to donate, see: https://littlebellesmagicalsanctuary.org/support/
Thank you!

Suzana Narat,  a member of our Finance Committee, checked the finances and found everything in order. You can read her response below. Thank you, Suzana, for your help again
If you have any questions about this overview, you can either send an email to info@littlebellesmagicalsanctuary.org or to Suzana Narat at  ddds5@bigpond.com

We’re immensely grateful for all your love and support, thank you from our hearts, and a special thanks from our little angel Little Belle who made this all possible. Because of her we have this beautiful Sanctuary and because of her we have so many beautiful friends all over the world.

She is, and always will be, our dearly beloved little girl, our magic and inspiration  ♥

Irene, Little Belle’s mom & family
Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary

Dear Irene.

I am writing to verify documents and financial overview regarding the finances of Little Belle’s Magical Sanctuary.
– The period from start Sanctuary until end 2017
– First quarter 2018.
I have crosschecked the Bank statements with relevant invoices and donations, finding to my best knowledge everything to be in order.

A few months ago Irene asked me to write a little bit about myself, which I found really difficult, as one can imagine. I am so ordinary and going about the life as best and as polite as I can, hoping that my footprint will not harm anybody in the process. I am a wife to most amazing man and a mother to wonderful young man and we all adore our fur baby Bella.I am like a trapeze artist and walking on a fine line, trying to find balance. Next to my little, but beautiful family, my passion is a wellbeing of all animals, so I became a vegetarian, I love nature and healthy environment so I recycle, I am passionate about the goodness in people, so I am writing to you.

I had an absolute pleasure to meet Irene and her family, albeit only on FB, ( hoping one day we will meet in person) and my admiration and respect grows each day for her as a person, her deeds and her dedication to save and make life for underprivileged and different able animals so much more rewarding and so much better.

For your donations, I thank you all!  Your donations are a gift, your help is invaluable, your time is much appreciated and your efforts are rewarded in the most beautiful ways.

Kindest of regards,
Suzana Narat, Australia
ddds5@bigpond.com