Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date 01 January 2020
Period end date
31 December 2020
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Fleecehaven Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1111004
Charity's principal address Howley Park
East Buckland, Barnstaple North Devon Postcode EX32 0TD
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Anne House
2 Jayne Peacock Secretary
3 Colin Peacock Treasurer
4 Clare Tinker Chair
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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| Names and addresses of | advisers (Optional information) | advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser | Name | Address |
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) |
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution adopted on 4[th] January 2005 with amendments to Clause 3 Type of governing document made on 27[th] July 2005 (eg. trust deed, constitution) Association How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Elected from members Trustee selection methods
(eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
To promote, particularly but not by way of limitation within the area of North Devon District Council, humane behaviour towards animals, in particular sheep, by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for animals which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill treatment and to educate the public in matters pertaining to animals welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals.
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Day to day running of the Fleecehaven Sheep Sanctuary, having due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity commission on public benefit. This includes:
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Care for in excess of 130 rescued sheep;
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Provision of advice to members of the public regarding the care of sheep;
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Assistance with the rescue of sheep, either through taking in sheep directly or sign-posting people to and/or liaising with other rescue centres;
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
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Fundraising to assist with the running of the charity;
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– Promoting welfare issues pertaining to sheep.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
Covid significantly impacted upon Fleecehaven during 2020 with all but one fundraising event being cancelled. However, a supporter of Fleecehaven established a Fleecehaven Fundraising group which proved to be very successful and made up for the shortfall resulting from cancelled events.
Adopt-a-sheep continued to be popular with many ‘adopters’ renewing their adoptions, some for the twelfth year. At the end of 2020 the number of adoptions remained relatively stable with just in excess of 170 adopters.
The number of visitors to Fleecehaven fell dramatically during 2020 due to the covid-19 pandemic. From 19[th] March onwards no visitors were able to visit.
A Fleecehaven Calendar was produced again to raise much needed funds. Christmas cards were not produced again as we continue adapt to environmental awareness surrounding the sending of Christmas Cards. However, a number of wintery scenes were added to our blank cards.
Advice regarding care of sheep has been given to a growing number of people. Common areas of enquiry include:
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the care of elderly sheep who require additional feed as grazing is no longer sufficient to sustain them;
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– information regarding flock management;
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advice regarding medical treatment for pet sheep;
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advice on how to report a farmer who was allegedly neglecting stock;
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information on the need for sheep to be shorn;
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– other welfare matters pertaining to sheep.
The Fleecehaven website was further developed to include greater opportunities for fundraising, eg, further development of our on-line shop. However, this remains a focus development within the coming year.
Fund raising through EasyFundraising, EasySearch, Amazon Smile and Recycle4Charity continued to be promoted.
More than 130 rescued sheep continued to be cared for daily throughout 2020. Although Fleecehaven continues to run at full capacity several new rescues were taken in including a lamb found emaciated in a field of dead/dying sheep; two lambs rescued from poor conditions and destined for slaughter; and two ewes rescued with their lambs, two of which were blind.
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Section D Achievements and performance
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Section D Achievements and performance
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Section E Financial review
The charity has no reserves.
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially The charity has no funds materially in deficit. in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
- the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
Fleecehaven uses all monies raised to directly fund the care of its rescued sheep. All administration is provided free of charge. No salaries are paid, all work is voluntary. Key outlays include animal feed, animal bedding and veterinary expenses.
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Jayne Peacock Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Secretary etc) Date 30th October 2021
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| Section A Receipts and | payments | ||||
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| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
Totalfunds | Lastyear | |
| tothe nearestf | to the nearestE | tothe nearestf | tothe nearest€ | tothe nearest€ | |
| A1 | |||||
| Donations | 48,O14 | 48,014 | 31,503 | ||
| FundRsng-Events | 1,485 | ||||
| FundRsng-Sales | {,832 | 1,832 | {,981 | ||
| Adoptions | 6,028 | 6,028 | 4,537 | ||
| Gift Aid | 4,430 | 4,430 | 6,874 | ||
| lnterest Rcvd | |||||
| Other | 230 | ||||
| Subtotal | 60,303 | 60,303 | 45,914 | ||
| A2Asset andinvestnentsales, | |||||
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| Total receipts | 60,30s | 60,303 | 46,914 | ||
| A3Payments | |||||
| General Supplies | 3,118 | 3,1l8 | 3,287 | ||
| Veterinary | 21,21X | 21,213 | 20,929 | ||
| Feed/Bedding | 13,891 | 13,891 | 12,531 | ||
| Sub-Contractors | 2,841 | 2,841 | 1,999 | ||
| Maintenanc6 | |||||
| lnterest,Fees | 272 | 272 | 251 | ||
| Otfice, Adoption, Postage | 1,47 | 1,407 | 1,210 | ||
| Events Costs | 231 | 231 | 789 | ||
| ItemslorResale | |||||
| 1,247 | 1,247 | 1,853 | |||
| Other Overheads | 89 | 89 | 47 | ||
| Other | |||||
| Subtotal | 44.308 | 44,308 | 43,297 | ||
| A4Asset and investment | |||||
| purchases, etc. | 150 | 150 | |||
| Total payments | 11,458 | 44.t$58 | 43,297 | ||
| Netofrecei plsi/(paym ents) | ,5,845 | r5.845 | 3,6{6 | ||
| A5 Transfensbetweenfunds | |||||
| AGCashfundslastyearend | 6,286 | 6.286 | 2,670 | ||
| Cashfundsthisyearend | 22.131 | 22.131 | 6.286 |
| UnrestrictedRestricted tonearestf f to |
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| BlCashfunds | Cash atBank-Current Account | 623 | |||
| Cash atBank-DepositAccount | r9,023 | ||||
| Cash atBank-PaypalAccount | 2,484 | ||||
| Totalcashfunds | 22,131 | ||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Endowment | |||
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| Details | tonearestI | to | nearestf | tonearest f, | |
| 82Other monetaryassets | Gift Aid Claim-Unpaid | 2,969 | |||
| Details | Fundtowhich | Cost (optional) | Current value | ||
| 83lnvestment assets | |||||
| Details | Fundto which asset |
Cost (optional) | Current value | ||
| 84Assets retained for the | Equipment | Unrestricted | 2,414 | ||
| charity's ownuse | Stock | Unrestricted | 984 | 984 | |
| Details | due | ||||
| 85 Liabilities | Outstanding Invoices | Unrestricted | 1,921 | 3lJanuary202{ | |
| Signedby one or twotrusteeson behalf ofall thetrustees |
Signature | Print Name | Dateof | ||
| Jayne | Peacock | 28-Od-21 | |||
| Cotin Peacock | 28-Od-21 |
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Fleecehaven members of On accounts for the year 31[st] December 2020 Charity no 1111004 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1-2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
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Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner’s statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examiner's statement (other than that disclosed below *)
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Date: 28/10/2021
Signed: Name: Emma Charlotte
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Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):
n/a – receipts and payments accounts and gross income under £250k
Address: Silvercroft, Bridge Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 7AA
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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