The Southern Wildlife Care & Advisory Trust/The Folly Wildlife Rescue Trust RCN 1091857
Annual Report 2020
In 2020, like most charities throughout the country, the Trust faced its most challenging time in its history.
Covid-19 placed a tremendous strain on every aspect of the Trust’s work, but throughout the year, and faced with much uncertainty, we managed to keep our doors open for animal admissions. But at the same time this had to be done without the support of much of our volunteer workforce, as social distancing and other regulations meant the majority had to be laid off. while at the same time every resource and budget was stretched to the absolute limit.
The Trust receives no local or government funding, and as we were unable to fundraise in our usual way and lost all face-to-face to contact with the public, we had to work hard to maintain at least some sort of income; and as a result every resource and budget was stretched to the absolute limit.
And while this was a challenging time, we are immensely proud that we continued to remain open under such extreme circumstances.
Admissions
The national lockdown began at the start of our peak season, and we were unsure as to how our admission numbers would be affected. In the event admission numbers exceeded the previous year by over a 1000.
Admissions for 2020 totalled 4667 casualties, including:
Badgers: 27
Deer: 277
Hedgehogs: 443
Bats: 34
Staffing
Despite Covid-19 our staffing levels remained the same. However, we did have a reduction in veterinary cover due to staff isolation, but this was partly covered by the provision of a seasonal part-time vet nurse.
Veterinary Unit
Our veterinary unit continued to go from strength to strength and seeing the benefits a vet nurse role played in everyday animal care, it was decided in the autumn to extend the role to a full-time one. Her principal role was to lead on admissions and triage and work with the team to set up Standard Operating Procedures for the animal care team to follow.
Fundraising
During the year the majority of our fundraising events were cancelled. Our online auction was temporarily closed but the fundraising team did managed to make adjustments to how it operated, and within two months it was back in operation and continued to raise considerable amounts of funds.
Our 2020 Christmas Appeal proceeded as normal and was very well supported, raising over £8000.
Deer Rescue Unit
The Trust’s Deer Rescue Unit continued in operation until November but was forced to stop due to lack of funding and other operational problems. Until the problems can be resolved we are operating a temporary advisory telephone and email adviceline but this is no substitute for what was a very valuable service.
Volunteers & Student Placements
Due to Covid-19 the Trust saw a significant drop in volunteer numbers at the beginning of the year – many of our existing volunteers stopped altogether, and even after a gradual re-opening in May and June, many did not return. Eventually, due to the restrictions, all applications for new volunteers had to be closed, including student and work experience placements.
For those that remained, social distancing and lone working protocols meant that numbers had to be kept low, but those that did remain were very welcome, especially as the main season, May to September was so busy.
Wildlife Ambulance
Our small transit ambulance was sold in December 2020 as it was found to be not up to the job required, and was replaced by a larger Ford Transit Custom that allowed us to carry larger items of rescue equipment as well as being able to transport animals for release.
Educational Programme
The Trust’s educational programme which each year normally attends many schools, youth and community groups to highlight the plight of British wildlife got off to a good start, but in March, once again due to the COVID 19 situation, had to be put on hold.
Hospital and Land Developments
A planning application for a proposed extension to Building 1 that will incorporate a Wildlife Awareness Centre and new Reception, together with new holding enclosures for deer was, after a long delay approved and we began applying for grants towards the costs.
Southern Wildlife Care and Advisory Trust Accounts 31 Dernber 2020
Southern Wildlife Care and Advisory Trust
Accountants' report on the unaudited accounts to Southern Wildlife Care and Advisory Trust
You have approved the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2020 which comprise the Profit and Loss Account, the Balance Sheet and the related notes. In accordance with your instructions, I have compiled these unaudited accounts from the accounting records and information and explanations supplied to me.
C W Turner FCA Chartered Accountant 28 Wilman Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9AP
30 April 2021
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Southern Wildlife Care and Advisory Trust Income and Expenditure account for the year ended 31 December 2020
| Notes Income 1 Expenditure Wages, salaries and other staff costs 2 Direct costs 3 Car, van and travel expenses 4 Rent, rates, power and insurance costs 5 Telephone, fax, stationery and other office costs 6 Bank, credit card and other finance charges Accountancy, legal and other professional fees 7 Depreciation and loss/(profit) on sale Excess of Income over Expenditure |
2020 £ 323,996 182,891 49,495 2,475 14348 12397 431 6178 21965 290,180 33,816 |
2019 £ 297,391 146,627 40,345 1,862 12,400 11,506 726 3,956 15,804 233,226 64,165 |
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Southern Wildlife Care and Advisory Trust Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2020
| Notes Fixed assets Land, buildings, vehicles and equipment 1 Current assets Bank/building society balances Net assets General Fund Balance at start of period Excess of income over expenditure Excess of income over expenditure for the year Folly Wildlife Centre project Balance at start of period Expenditure |
171,056 278,487 33,816 526,048 - |
2020 £ 667,295 667,295 171,056 838,351 312,303 526,048 838,351 |
162,634 214,322 64,165 526,048 |
2019 £ 641,901 641,901 162,634 804,535 - 278,487 526,048 804,535 |
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Southern Wildlife Care and Advisory Trust Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2020
| 1 Income and expenditure analysis Income Grants Sundry donations (including collection Sundry donations (including collection box and support group) Legacies RSPCA F P rental Sale of Merchandising and fundraising Educational talks Adoptions Tax refunds Interest received 2 Wages, salaries and other staff costs Wages and salaries Pensions 3 Direct costs Veterinary fees and supplies Equipment repair and renewal Animal feed Deer rescue Merchandise Promotional costs Protective clothing 4 Car, van and travel expenses Transport costs 5 Rent, rates, power and insurance costs Rent Rates Light and heat TV and Alarm Waste disposal Water Insurance |
2020 £ 7,585 145,594 119,579 4,026 6,000 25,933 503 895 13,749 132 323,996 176,468 6,423 182,891 15,537 19,497 8,405 4,709 5 1,342 - 49,495 2,475 2,475 1,475 3,508 - 6,195 712 2,458 14,348 |
2019 £ 14,420 98,199 122,693 5,630 7,220 32,860 493 1,076 14,507 293 297,391 143,317 3,310 146,627 10,519 7,343 8,457 5,792 4,852 2,833 549 40,345 1,862 1,862 1,406 2,609 362 4,369 667 2,987 12,400 |
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Southern Wildlife Care and Advisory Trust
Notes to the Accounts
| for the year ended 31 December 2020 6 Telephone, fax, stationery and other office costs Telephone and fax Stationery, postage and printing Software Sundry expenses 7 Accountancy, legal and other professional fees Accountants fees Other legal and professional |
2,060 3,903 1,856 4,578 12,397 525 5,653 6,178 |
2,186 5,065 1,339 2,916 11,506 525 3,431 3,956 |
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Southern Wildlife Care and Advisory Trust Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2020
2 Plant, machinery and motor vehicles
| Cost At 1 January 2020 Additions Disposals At 31 December 2020 Depreciation At 1 January 2020 Charge for the year On disposals At 31 December 2020 Net book value At 31 December 2020 At 31 December 2019 |
Freehold land Plant and Motor Buildings machinery vehicles £ £ £ £ 123,769.00 47,931 10,536 459,665 19,983 9,411 17,965 - - - 123,769.00 67,914 19,947 477,630 - - - 16,978 4,987 - - - - 16,978 4,987 - 123,769.00 50,936 14,960 477,630 123,769.00 47,931 10,536 459,665 |
Total £ 641,901 47,359 - 689,260 - 21,965 - 21,965 667,295 641,901 |
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Southern Wildlife Care and Advisory Trust Accounts 31 Dernber 2020
Southern Wildlife Care and Advisory Trust
Accountants' report on the unaudited accounts to Southern Wildlife Care and Advisory Trust
You have approved the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2020 which comprise the Profit and Loss Account, the Balance Sheet and the related notes. In accordance with your instructions, I have compiled these unaudited accounts from the accounting records and information and explanations supplied to me.
C W Turner FCA Chartered Accountant 28 Wilman Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9AP
30 April 2021
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Southern Wildlife Care and Advisory Trust Income and Expenditure account for the year ended 31 December 2020
| Notes Income 1 Expenditure Wages, salaries and other staff costs 2 Direct costs 3 Car, van and travel expenses 4 Rent, rates, power and insurance costs 5 Telephone, fax, stationery and other office costs 6 Bank, credit card and other finance charges Accountancy, legal and other professional fees 7 Depreciation and loss/(profit) on sale Excess of Income over Expenditure |
2020 £ 323,996 182,891 49,495 2,475 14348 12397 431 6178 21965 290,180 33,816 |
2019 £ 297,391 146,627 40,345 1,862 12,400 11,506 726 3,956 15,804 233,226 64,165 |
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Southern Wildlife Care and Advisory Trust Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2020
| Notes Fixed assets Land, buildings, vehicles and equipment 1 Current assets Bank/building society balances Net assets General Fund Balance at start of period Excess of income over expenditure Excess of income over expenditure for the year Folly Wildlife Centre project Balance at start of period Expenditure |
171,056 278,487 33,816 526,048 - |
2020 £ 667,295 667,295 171,056 838,351 312,303 526,048 838,351 |
162,634 214,322 64,165 526,048 |
2019 £ 641,901 641,901 162,634 804,535 - 278,487 526,048 804,535 |
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Southern Wildlife Care and Advisory Trust Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2020
| 1 Income and expenditure analysis Income Grants Sundry donations (including collection Sundry donations (including collection box and support group) Legacies RSPCA F P rental Sale of Merchandising and fundraising Educational talks Adoptions Tax refunds Interest received 2 Wages, salaries and other staff costs Wages and salaries Pensions 3 Direct costs Veterinary fees and supplies Equipment repair and renewal Animal feed Deer rescue Merchandise Promotional costs Protective clothing 4 Car, van and travel expenses Transport costs 5 Rent, rates, power and insurance costs Rent Rates Light and heat TV and Alarm Waste disposal Water Insurance |
2020 £ 7,585 145,594 119,579 4,026 6,000 25,933 503 895 13,749 132 323,996 176,468 6,423 182,891 15,537 19,497 8,405 4,709 5 1,342 - 49,495 2,475 2,475 1,475 3,508 - 6,195 712 2,458 14,348 |
2019 £ 14,420 98,199 122,693 5,630 7,220 32,860 493 1,076 14,507 293 297,391 143,317 3,310 146,627 10,519 7,343 8,457 5,792 4,852 2,833 549 40,345 1,862 1,862 1,406 2,609 362 4,369 667 2,987 12,400 |
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Southern Wildlife Care and Advisory Trust
Notes to the Accounts
| for the year ended 31 December 2020 6 Telephone, fax, stationery and other office costs Telephone and fax Stationery, postage and printing Software Sundry expenses 7 Accountancy, legal and other professional fees Accountants fees Other legal and professional |
2,060 3,903 1,856 4,578 12,397 525 5,653 6,178 |
2,186 5,065 1,339 2,916 11,506 525 3,431 3,956 |
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Southern Wildlife Care and Advisory Trust Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2020
2 Plant, machinery and motor vehicles
| Cost At 1 January 2020 Additions Disposals At 31 December 2020 Depreciation At 1 January 2020 Charge for the year On disposals At 31 December 2020 Net book value At 31 December 2020 At 31 December 2019 |
Freehold land Plant and Motor Buildings machinery vehicles £ £ £ £ 123,769.00 47,931 10,536 459,665 19,983 9,411 17,965 - - - 123,769.00 67,914 19,947 477,630 - - - 16,978 4,987 - - - - 16,978 4,987 - 123,769.00 50,936 14,960 477,630 123,769.00 47,931 10,536 459,665 |
Total £ 641,901 47,359 - 689,260 - 21,965 - 21,965 667,295 641,901 |
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