FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
FOR
MARINE AND WILDLIFE RESCUE REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1000313
MARINE AND WILDLIFE RESCUE
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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| Chairman report | 1 |
| General information | 2 |
| Independent Examiners’ Report | 3 |
| Trading and Profit and Loss Account | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Fixed asset schedule | 6 |
MARINE AND WILDLIFE RESCUE
CHAIRMAN REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Chairman Report 2023.
What a very busy year it has been. Due to unprecedented workload in 2023, we did temporarily suspend the rescue of common seals during the busier summer months. This was so that we could focus on the rescue of other wildlife. Fortunately, there are a number of other established seal rescue charities, this ensured the overall rescue of seal pups in the summer wasn't adversely impacted by our temporary withdrawal.
We successfully completed the purchase of land near Beccles in June which is our Suffolk site. This land will be very useful to enable us to keep our equipment securely in one location, we intend to manage the site in an environmentally conscious way. It has already kept us all very busy with maintenance and other projects to stabilise the natural balance, as well as to improve the diversity of habit. We have received some guidance in this from organisations such as Suffolk Wildlife Trust for which we are very grateful. Further, we intend to release some of our rehabilitated wildlife casualties here, the land is home to a wealth of species already.
The grey seal pupping season was incredibly busy, due to numerous storms at the peak of their birthing. In excess of 1000 pups became separated from their mothers at the Horsey colony alone, and tragically many died as a result. This created much work and a number of pups we attended didn't make it, it was an exceptionally busy time and stressful for the team.
The sheer size of the colony has without doubt created issues going forward regarding rehabilitation of sick and orphaned pups. There is finite space at the rehabilitation centres, and also the ability to manage the aftermath of weather-related events complicates the process. We were out regularly on our quad bike along the coast at various locations, we were marking and checking many separated pups.
Our future plans are to gain planning permission for an agricultural building on our land which will take time to put in motion. We will look to move this project forward for 2024. This ambitious project will involve time to manage, and we are fortunate enough to have several affiliated individuals to assist with this project.
Finally, as always, we're extremely grateful for the ongoing support from individuals, businesses and volunteers who ensure that our great work continues.
increasing workload in 2023. This should improve our efficiency and prevent delays in attending some of the
D Goldsmith
Chairman
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MARINE AND WILDLIFE RESCUE
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| CHAIRMAN: | D Goldsmith |
|---|---|
| TREASURER: | D Goldsmith |
| TRUSTEES: | D Goldsmith |
| R Tovey | |
| W Talbot | |
| ADDRESS: | Marine House |
| Marine Park | |
| Gapton Hall Road | |
| Great Yarmouth | |
| NR31 0NB | |
| ACCOUNTANTS: | Juler Tooke |
| Lothing House | |
| Quay View Business Park | |
| Barnards Way | |
| Lowestoft | |
| Suffolk | |
| NR32 2HD |
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS’ REPORT TO
MARINE AND WILDLIFE RESCUE
In accordance with instructions given to us we have prepared the accounts without carrying out an audit the annexed financial statements from the accounting records of the Marine and Wildlife Rescue and from information and explanations supplied to us.
Juler Tooke Lothing House Quay View Business Park Barnards Way Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 2HD
28 March 2024
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MARINE AND WILDLIFE RESCUE
TRADING AND PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Income Donations Other Income Bequests & legacies TOTAL INCOME Expenditure Animal feed and bedding Vet bills Hire of equipment and storage Motor expenses Insurance Advertising Repairs and renewals PPE Postage, stationery and website Telephone and internet Legal and professional fees General expenses Depreciation Fixtures and fittings Office equipment Vehicles Profit on disposal of vehicle Loss on disposal of buildings TOTAL EXPENDITURE NET PROFIT / (LOSS) |
Year Ended 31.12.23 £ 52,300 909 1,580 - 14,242 483 541 2,280 699 143 119 1,098 46 4,301 75 2,774 (5,948) - |
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MARINE AND WILDLIFE RESCUE
| FIXED ASSETS Per schedule CURRENT ASSETS Stock Deposit Bank account CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade creditors NET ASSETS FINANCED BY CAPITAL ACCOUNT Brought forward Add Net surplus/(loss) |
BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2023 31.12.23 31.12.22 £ £ 132,645 105,682 150 150 6,611 1,000 189,836 296,621 196,597 297,771 - 12,862 196,597 284,909 243,137 390,591 390,591 434,092 (147,421) (43,501) 243,170 390,591 |
BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2023 31.12.23 31.12.22 £ £ 132,645 105,682 150 150 6,611 1,000 189,836 296,621 196,597 297,771 - 12,862 196,597 284,909 243,137 390,591 390,591 434,092 (147,421) (43,501) 243,170 390,591 |
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| 12,862 | ||
| 284,909 | ||
| 390,591 | ||
| 434,092 (43,501) |
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| 390,591 |
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MARINE AND WILDLIFE RESCUE
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS SCHEDULE 31 DECEMBER 2023
| COST: At 1 January 2023 Additions Disposals At 31 December 2023 DEPRECIATION: At 1 January 2023 Charge for period Eliminated on disposal At 31 December 2023 NET BOOK VALUE: At 31 December 2023 At 31 December 2022 |
Office equipment £ 2,404 - - 2,404 1,654 113 - 1,767 637 750 |
Fixtures, fittings & equipment £ 32,311 12,929 - 45,240 16,562 2,362 - 18,924 26,316 15,749 |
Fixtures, fittings & equipment £ 32,311 12,929 - 45,240 16,562 2,362 - 18,924 26,316 15,749 |
Motor vehicles £ 88,040 199,288 (160,267) 127,061 31,920 18,651 (29,202) 21,369 105,692 89,183 |
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| COST: At 1 January 2023 Additions Disposals At 31 December 2023 DEPRECIATION: At 1 January 2023 Charge for period Eliminated on disposal At 31 December 2023 NET BOOK VALUE: At 31 December 2023 At 31 December 2022 |
Totals £ 122,755 212,217 (160,267) 174,705 50,136 21,126 (29,202) 42,060 132,645 105,682 |
Totals £ 122,755 212,217 (160,267) 174,705 50,136 21,126 (29,202) 42,060 132,645 105,682 |
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| 50,136 21,126 (29,202) 42,060 132,645 105,682 |
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