WRAS Enfield 2024 Chairmans report Reviewing the accounts for the charity for year ending 2024, the finances were managed in a well controlled manner, we were expecting a drop in visitors and donations as were most charities, as we all felt the affects of the cost of living crisis, this led us to keep the admission cost to the centre the same as the previous year as a price increase could mean a lot less visitors to the centre, footfall was lower but it was expected. We did however increase all the food and drinks offered for sale in the tea shop to make it more profitable and we did a lot of shopping around to find cheaper cost of purchasing products, we always ty to find goods at low prices were possible but unfortunately some prices did rise this year. Our main supplier for bulk animal foods are always kind to the charity and keep their prices as low as possible. The cost of waste removal is a thing that always tends to go up annually but we have started to do more in the way of recycling to reduce cost. Our vet still continues to give his time on a voluntary basis but we still rely on a outside veterinary practice for some cases. We are very lucky to have some regular supporters to the charity making donations on a regular basis. There was a small rise in the wage bill, this was due to a rise in the minimum wage as set by the government.The veterinary unit and hospital are now twenty five years old and require ongoing repairs as with animal pens and enclosures. We are fortunate to have a regular volunteer that does a lot of the DIY work that needs doing but have to call in outside contractors when needed. WRAS had many calls for help or advice from public and veterinary practices throughout the year from all around the London area and beyond, we could not take in all the wildlife casualties as it the number would run into thousands but advice was given and hopefully this helped the caller to find help that was needed or gave them some reassurance. We still have a good
Sheetl VrfILDLIFE RESCUE & AMBULANCE SERVICE (ENFIELD) REGISTERED CHARITY NO:1060452 INCOME & EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31112124 BUILDING SOCIETY BALANCE @ 3L112123 £83,731.89 INCOME: ADMISSION FEES. DONATIONS RECEIVED: TEA SHOP SALES: GIFf AID: LEGACIES: £63,440.93 £44,902.85 £63,731.89 £3,121.71 £2,000.00 £177,197.38 TOTAL: EXPENDITURE: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, (FOOD, HOUSING & BEDDING): CLEANING MATERIALSI HEALTH & SAFETI, WASTE DISPOSAL: ANIMAL TREATMENTPdETERINARY FEES & RESCUE EQUIPMENT: ELECTRICITY & SUNDRY: BUILDING UPKEEPIMATERIALS: TELEPHONES & BROADBAND: VEHICLES, (FUEL, MOT & REPAIRS): INSURANCE: FUNDRAISING & ADVERTISING: STATIONARY & OFFICE EQUIPMENT: WAGES & PAYEE: ACCOUNTANCY FEES: TEA SHOP PURCHASES: LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD ANNUAL RENT: £32,115.00 £19,853.00 £6,904.00 £917.00 £13,310.00 "£2,983.00 £11,180.00 £5,262.00 £215,00 £689.00 £78,187.00 £,4,089.00 £22,217.00 £3,000.00 £20,0921.00 TOTAL: NET OPERATING DEFICIT: NET DUE TO OUTSTANDING CREDITORS: NET DUE TO OUTSTANDING DEBTORS: BUILDING SOCIETY BALANCE @ 31112124 NIL NIL £60,007.94 I CERTIPI THAT THE ABOVE ANALYSIS SHOIOIS A TRUE AND FAIR ACCOUNT OF THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDING 3LIIZ12024 SIGNED: BARRY SMITHERMAN, MBE (CHAIRMAN) ACTING TREASURER Page I
WRAS ( Enfield) Reg Charity No 1060452 Accounts for the year ending 31" December 2024 I declare that this is a true record of the accounts for Wildlife rescue and ambulance service (enfield) For the year ending December 2023 June Smitherman mbe