WILDERNESS FOUNDITIOM UK 1sA.7059W, I>￿&y4 www.wHd•m•ssf•und•t•on.orthiJk ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAkL STATEMCMTS FOR THE YEA.R ENDING 31ST DECEMBCR 2022 Wild•rM•ii FO￿ndItI•￿ UK/ A•glrt•r•d Comp•Try I1￿ R•ol•t•rtd Chaiity in En4and iiU41y / Rtyirt•Md ¢hthilty in S¢Atl•nd S¢04U97 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK CONTENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 Trustees Annual Report 3-32 Independent audttor's report 33-36 Statement of financial activities 37 Balance sheet 38 Statement of cash flows 39 Notes to the financlal statements 40-50 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK INTRODUCTION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 The Directors, who are also the trustees of the tharlty for the purposes of Charity Law, present thelr annual reporL which is also the Directors report as required by the Companies Act and the audited flnancial statement of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting pollcies as set out in T￿te I to the financial statements and comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the provislons of the Statement of Recomrnended Practice ISORPI "Accoufiting and Reporting by Charities applicable to entities preparin8 thelr accounts In accordance with the Financial Reportin£ Standard In the UK and Republlc of Ireland IFRS1021' as amended for accountin8 period commencin8 from l January 2019. Thls report represents the twelve months to 31 December 2022 and describes what the Wilderness Foundation UK achieved, explalns our constitution and governance arrangements. and outllnes ourfuture plans. WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees G VB Thompson T Aykroyd AL J Glbbs P Grewal Dr P Hobson P Martin T Platts EJ P05ev JK Roberts JA Rogers {Foshl A Sheepshanks MD Soutar MA Wllliams Secretary JK Roberts Charity Number (England & Wales) 1118493 Charity number Iscotlandl SC041697 Company Number 06003527 Registered office Trinity House 2 Whitbreads Farm Lane Chatham green Chelmsford E55ex CM3 3FE Auditor Rickard Luckln Llmlted I, Floor County House l(X) New London Road Chelmsford Essex CM20RG Chair of the Board of Trustees, Re ort Three years on from the breakout of the pandemiG l am dellghied to report steady pro8ress by Wiklerness Foundation UK IWFUKI in terms of operations, finance. and 8overnance. This has been achieved in the la￿ of the considerable problems encountered by the charity sector as a whole. The charitrfs successful performance bears witne55 to the strengths and dedication of our remarkable Chief Executfve and the team she leads. It also demonstrates the quallty of the WFUK offering and its relevance to problems faced by oursociety and the planet on which we live. l am deep￿ grateful to them fortheirexceptlonal cornmitment. For WFUI the biggest impact of Covld was the increase In demand for our nature-based therapy services. During the year we delivered close to 37.857 hours ol support, an increase of 30% on the 29,223 delivered in 2021. The number of people comlng and going from our site at Chatham Green in Essex rose steadily and notably the number of youn8er Children. some as young as four, needing help to managetheirfeelin85, behavlours, and lack of regulatlon. Some came with rage, others with sadness and a few with a lackof hope that thln85 will improve Intheir lives. The SUC￿5$ In providing the servlces for this demand is greatly to the credit of the WFUK team. Our domestlc abuse therapeutic programmes for women, children and teens were oversubscrlbed. again demonstrating the crucial need for our work We are immensely Brateful io the Police. Flre and Crlme Commi55ionerfs office for thelr sUPPOrt for a further three years for thls group of people, many of whom are slgnrficantly traumatbsed. The success of thls work lay wlth the therapi515 runningthe pro8ramme. the eagemess of the clients to move on In their lives and the beneffts of nature on thelr psyche and mood. Nature offered 'freedom', 'peace'. 'a place to belon¢, 'kautW and 'connectlon'. Our social pro8rammes across Scotland and England report similar outcomes. Work on climate change and ihe envlronment also grew thanks to funding from Essex County Council for workshops called Wild Schools., which have recorded strong otrtcome5 and suppleTnented our school vi51tS to our sites at Chatham Green, Spalns Hall and Hatfield Forest. The year saw our biggest gr0￿h to date In numbers. As Chair, l am deeply reassured that our dedicated teams should leave such a posltive Imprint on the next Eeneratlon, leavlngthem with hope, tools and raised awareness of the challenges and opportunltles in fronl of thern. Workin8 With a range of new partner5 such as 5palns Hall Estate and the National Trust has offered us exciting opportunltles to explore new ways of worklng and partlclpate in some ground-breaklng initiatives. such as beavers and agro- forestry. Durfng the year we have a150 considered ihe long-term goal of flndlng a secure location where we can put into practlce our environmental and soclal principles. We have not found our solution yet but have a number of promising possibilities. We have a150 progressed the development of our Scottish environment and leadership operatlons as twour work on 8overnarbce and finance, includln8 safeguardin& health and Safety and risk management. Our trustees are spread across the five commrttees we have establlshed and are commltted to their responsibilrties. WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 The increase in our activities is shown by the increase In our Restricted Activitie5 where income has risen from £152k In 2018 pre-covid to £376k last year, an increase of 107Y6 to a compound avera8e growth of 25.4% over the five years. Whilst our Restrirted Activities are substantially funded by the income that supports them, such a signrfitant Increase inevstably results in increased demands on our core operation5 which we have expanded, capitalisln8 on a generous one•off donation of £109k received at the end of 2021. Having been estab115hed in 1976, WFUK has the conslderable beneflt of long experlence In its field of operation and of an expertlse reflned over the years with signrficant academic Input. Nevertheless, fundraislng remains a challenge for any charbty and particularly funding for development, which requires a commltment for a longer perlod than one year. We ha(1 a successful year in thls regard with donations and grants and a range of fundralsing Initiatives. Equally, the 5ucce55 of the WFUK garden at the Chelsea Flower Show, sponsored by Projert Givlng Back and created by the hlghly tslented Charlie Hawkes whlch won a gold medal, brought the relevance and quallty of our offering to a wide range of people. This was also achleved through the Gaia exhibition at Chelmsford Cathedral. My thanks to ourteam who delivèrthls work with such consistent succe55. Our volunteers play a crltlcal role, whether our trustees. those assisting our accounts team or those working the land and running repair5. Others give thelr time and patience to supportlng vulnerable children, teens, and adults In group work outdt)ors In all weathers Includin8 the bitterly told weather towards the end of 2022. With their help. we have been able to reach over 8,OLX)) beneficiarles through thè year, providlng Immeasurable help and support to those who need It most. We cannot express our gratitude enough for our volunteers help in achievlng thls. We have grown our team durin8 2022 briftglng on new talent and expanding our senior management team under our CEO to cope wlth increased demand. Our board has supported our offlcers and I would like to thank them all for thelr dedication. As Chalr, I remain committed to thls exceptional charlty which has so much to bring to our society and look fO￿ard to partlcipating in its further growth. Vlncent Thompson Chalr of Trustees Our Objects and Aims Founded in 1976. WFUK has sought to pursue its objective5 through the three disclpline5 Outlined below. all of which are interrelated and sUPPOrt each other. Our approach to all three dlsciplines has been academic, supported by ￿gUlar input from The University of Essex, The Judge Business School, Cambrldge and Writtle University College. The fivfryear track record included under the FIDanclal Review bears witness to the suc¢ess of our approach and the Increased demand for our seThlces, notabty p05t pandemic, We alm to continue our development of all three disclplines. Our charit￿$ objects as set out in the company's memorandum of associatlon are: To advance the edu¢atlon of the public by Increaslng knowledge and understandln8 of wildemess and the conservation thereof and ihe interrelatlonship between wilderness and the envlronmentBenerally bythe pr￿ls1On (rf Instruction and of opportunltles for dlrert experfence of wildemess; to Inltiate and manage sodal benefit programmes whlcial, mental health ab biodlverslty benelts of wlld natiire. We enc¢)ura8e our pjrtiapants totske action to bulld a su$tolnable planèt. During 2022 the Environment Committee met quarterly In sUPPOrt of the maln board of trustees. They collaborated In developing a k)n8-term growih 5trate8y. which incorporates envlronmental land management. We have established partnerships wlth landowners with 5tronB environmental objectives and continue to drive our network to expand our reach. We have used opportunlties to educate and advocate on how biodiversity and rewilding can support the mitÈation of cllmate change, but also offerthoughts and Ideas around actlons we all need tc> be taklry8 to reduce our carbon impact on the planet. Th15 included runnlng a Series of webinars withthe InStit￿e fOrc￿rtered Accountsnts {ICAEWI onGreen Finance and climate change for theli members. The Foundatkin chaired and developed the speaker programme and In return a ball was organised to raise funds for the Found*ion. Thls wa5 èttended their president, other senior members, local flmis and sole operators. Our commlttee and team have focused on the impact of climate change, loss of biodNersty, increasing populatlon, rewildin& pressure from housing development and Infrastructure on fragile and disappearin8 8reen spaces, and the positive impatt of wildemess and protected green space in climate mitlgatSon and blodiversity decline. Development of a Wlld S¢hool< programme has been created durin8 the year to meet thls need. Both Our CEO and trustee Professor Peter Hobson. seNe as commissloners on the Essex Cllmate A¢t Commission. Thls enable5 US to make a drfference through the commission on climate change mitsgatlon, land use and g￿en infrastrurture. as part of and reaching carbon net zero goals by 2050. We have greatly benefitted from being at the forefront of arth)n across Essex and other parts of the UK. We belleve that comrnunities, government, and buslness leaders have an inherent responsiblllty to act as responsible custodians of the environment and to support hea￿hY society through best prartite. To help educate on th'e prartical applicatlon of these concepts. we continue to run a range of outdoor activities for corporaies, social seryice providers, and others. Through the development of ESG and CSR, we are looking to enga8e with corporate organisations. to help them develop thelr Internal systems responsibilltles. WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 During the year the Environment Committee developed a key set of environmental prlnciples to guide advocacy and best practlce. 1.1 Partnerships In 2022. we have develo￿ partnerships wtth third party landowners. who embody and reflect our aims and objectfves for people and naturè. These include Hawield Forest In Takeley owned by The Natlonal Trust and Spains Hall Estate In Flnchlngfield, owned by Archie Ruggles Brise. Harfleld Forest offers an excftlng opportunity to delvler envlronment and social education pro8rammes. It is an internationally significant slte, both for Its ecolobry and cultural herrlage and is the most complde example of a medleval royal huntSn8 fO￿$t survivin8today. Whh over I,(￿ acresof ancient coppice5 and Wood pasture and l.(KXJ years of contlnuous management. it provlde5 a Un￿Ve insight of how the countryside was shaped In the years followin8 the Norman Conquest. Spains Hall Estate complements our environmental education pro8ramme5 and goals through regenerative farming and the recent reintrodurtion of beavers, Ihe first in Essex for over400 years. The estate has requested we delfver thelr education programmes on their behalf. Workshops are run to encourage young people to act for the natural world by inspirin8 them through an active and en8agin8 environmental mission. This wlll focus on the beaver habitats, complementin8 the established education programmes at Chatham Green, by pr¢)vidin8 a new Innovallve experience. The Foundation work5 With the John Muir Trust, Instltute of Outdoor Learnln& Learnlng Outside the Classroom, Institute of Outdoor Learnlng and X-Adventures amongst others and dellver5 the John Mulr Award within pro8rammes in both Scotland and England. 1.2 Envlronmental Programmes, Youth Advocacy and aimate Action 12.1 Treun Scotl•nd Conservation volunteering Is embedded within Treun, oui wilderness therapy programme that operates a¢ross various estates in Scotland. Participants ?re encouraged to spend a day on the rural estates, working with rangers and ecolo8iSts to undertake conservatK¢n volunleering such as peattand io WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIREcfoRS REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 restorations. wetland rnana8ement, vegetatlon clearing and tree plantlng. Thls goe5 akjngslde the critlcal therapy-based wilderness trails, faCIl￿ated over four days. Wh115t on the wilderness therapy programme, the participants are given the opportunity to be awarded Leave No Trace ILNn certificate (see below) and we contlnue our partnershlp wilh the John Muir Trust and our outdoor Snstrurtors are qualified in delivering their programme. The John Muir Trust IJMTI is a Scottish charity, established in 1983 to conseNe wild land and wild place5.for the benefit of all., The LNT and JMT awards help the participants io gaSn a sense of attompllshment, Improving self-confidence and self-awareness. At the same time, It advances their understanding of the natural environrnent and helps develop practical employabiltty skills. 1.2.2 The Learnln8 Outside the Classroom (LOIC) Qu?Ilty &idge We received our Lotc badge again In 2022, which will be renewe(I In 2023. The Lotc Qualtty Badge demonstrates that we have passed a robust assessment process and that we meet schools, learninB and risk management needs, which applies to programmes on offer. 1.2.3 Wild Schools 2022 saw the launch of 'Wild Schools., a new Cllmate Actlon Outreach programme for Year 5 and 6 students. The programme was fully funded for 10 classes to receNe 4 Interartive presentations on the importance of nature, the deflnltlon of climate change, sustainability, and 'environmental heroes, After presentations the young people create a youth led environmental projert over 4 weeks. Under guidance and supervision, the group decide on a common goal they want to champion. For example. biodlversityl campaignlng, or waste reductlon. Together with our Young Envlronmentsl Advocates,, the team have enabled fantastic youth led environmental projects. These included increaslng blodlversity on school grounds, raisin8 awarene55 of ocean plastits through a school concert, creating an Eco Trail for a school io partlclpate In and improving a wildlife area at a communlty allotment for people and local wlldllfe. 1.2.4 Green Influencers The Green Influencer$ group re￿IVed funding in the region of £18,orx) fortwo years, finishlng during this year. This was to fund a green mentor to run groups of young people aged between l(F14. who showed an interest in understanding youth environmental action. Through the course of 2022, we continued the pmgramme, startlng a group known as Yearn Sapllng,, who meet monthly. They have taken part in the practical applicatlon of conservation theory to develop In depth understandlng and hands on experience. For example, creating a wildllfe area at our allotments, whlch is aC￿sSIble and support a range of eco-5YStems and biodiverslty- They have achieved thls, by renovating a pre.existin8 area of wetland under the guidance of our Green Mentor, installing a new pond and seatlng area. The future plan will be to plant the area wtth native specles, whlch will Include plants that wlll attract pollinators. li WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 L2.5 D¢)wn to Earth Allotments Our Down to Earth Allotments work across six plots In central Chelmsford and have a distinct variety of rowing space for fruit and vegetables across traditional bed5, raised beds and polytunneb combined with areas left for wildlife. The allotments are situated In one of the areas of Chelmsford and Essex with hlEh levels of (Ilsadvantage and fits within the poverty index of deprivation. Our allotment programme b005ts and helps to maintain and support mental health and wellbeing, whi15t also providlng physical heatth beneflts. Connecting people with nature through 8rowing healthy food, activity, socialising and awareness of the naiural envlronment is one of the core benefits to mental and physical wellbein8. The Down to Earth Allotment programme is open to support a ranEe of community groups and schools with varying age groups. The majorfty of our youn8 adult volunteers are living with mental or physical dlsabllity. We also use the allotment to engage retovery clientsfrom Open Road IDrugs & Akohol charity). MENCAP, and catering for young people with complex and severe learning dffficulties. Currently the food grown at the allotment is shared amongst those growlng it. However, we also donate food to the homeless charity 'Sanctus' In Chelmsford. to 5UPPOrt other5 in the community in need. During 2022. the Royal Horticultural Society funded capital Items to help improve the allotments and we have collaborated to run willow weavinB workshops. In addition, we have organised other workshops events, such as wreath making. We have recelved sUPPOrt from local councillors, who have vi51ted the site and help advocate the allotment through public liaison. During the past year, adults and children together spent around l(M)O people hours on the allotment as participant volunteer gardeners of the programme. In addition, support gardener5 and volunteers gave many hour5 of their time to help with the groups and maintain our plots. 1.2.6 Leave NoTrace Tralning We continue to promote Leave No Trace values throughout all our pro8rammes and severdl staff are accredtted as 'Leave No Trace Awareness Instructors.. Through our outreach over the years, we have dellvered LNT Awafene5S training for hundreds of children and adutts. This teaches the values and ethics of respecting nature and the outdoors, managing your personal impact on the earth and learning not to leave litter or traces of ourselves wherever we travel outdoors. 12 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 2 Environmental Education and Leadership Through the year we educated nearly 6,0￿ young people •1>0￿ blodlvetslty and n*ure. thelr relationshipt¢ the wild and howtheycancare for It. We dwlop leaders forthe future whowill develop understandlng of the cru¢lil need for a balance between humans and natuie, to ensure a sltstainable future f¢r all. We contlnue to develop our offerlng to Indude prlmaryi secondaryi grad￿te. and postgraduate edu¢atlon, alongslde bespoke training for buslnesses and ￿rPOr￿e5. 2.1 Educatlon We understand that learning from an early age embeds practice and forms rnlndsets. For this purpose. we take our role as environmental educators very seriously. Throu8h the year. we dellvered a range of curriculum-based education opportunities to children and teenagers about biodiversity, natural hlstory. and geography linked to landscape and the sclences. Durlng the outdoor classes we teach Leave no Trace ethiu. prlnclples of sustslnable livin& and airn to build a long and lasting love and connection to the wild. We continue to WO￿ wlth Schools and young leaders to develop a Social and ecological experience through wilderness journeys. Since Covid we have not yet replaced our South African Wllderne5S Leadership trai15 which have existed sinte 1976, but are back to planning these expedrcions With key schools. During 2022, we have been offering wilderness journeys in Scotland. We continued to work wlth schools under the Haberdasher5' Company and liaised with exssting partner schools to develop a trails programme for 2023 and 2024. The work with young leaders of the future 15 core to the mi55ion of the Foundatlon and the Environment Committee. 2.1.1 Wllderness Environmental Educatlon It has been another eXcept￿nal yearfor the environmental education team, wlth the start of new youth advocacywork and the growth of the education offerto excltin8 new sites. The team have reached a total of 5.821 young people in 2022. New freelance and permanent staff came onboard. 2.1.2 School Vlsbts In 2022 we enga8ed 2,089 youn8 people from Early Years to Year 8, across 34 vlsbts and 2 dlfferent sites. The activities the young people engaged In most durlng 2022 were pond dippin& nèture art and den 13 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 bulldlng. Durlng the year, we ran 6 school visits In Haffield Forest which Is a fantastic place for conneding young people with the awe and wonder of the natural world. planning for 2023, the team w511 be deliverin8 environmental educatK)n at 3 sites In Essex, thls includes our headquarter5 at Chatham Green, National TN5t Hatfield Forest and Spain's Hall Farm Estate. A quote's from our School visits in 2022. "AII 5tGff werefrlendly and hod tt 9ood rapport with the children. They were knowledgeoble Ond thls showed in their delivery of the octivities. The octlvitle5 were an oppropriate length oAtime. ond the pace kept t711 engaged.. 2.1.3 Wilderness Hollday Camps School holiday camp5 have contlnued to be successful across 2022. with a total of 778 young people jolnlng the team for'outd¢xJr fun and nature immersion, Through the year we introduced the Pioneers Group, which is foryoung people aged 9-13. 2.1.4 Special Edueatlonal Needs and Disabllllles ISENDI SEND groups have continued throughout the academic year in 2022. The sessions have continued to be of si8nificant value to the wellbeing of students and teaching staff. We have noticed the students and teachers facln8 increasing challenges, and this ha5 manrfested fftse￿ in the behaviour of students and their reslllence to change. We have had 852 students visit us across the year and continue to work closely with the school. 2.2 Wllderness Leadership Programmes Whllst protecting the environment. we also understand that effective leadership and advocacy Is enhanced through direct expeylence of the natural world. We facilitate this by using experts in their field lo deliver the programme, which includes team buildin8 exercises alongside educatlon regarding Corporate Social Responslbility ICSRI and Environmental Social and Governance IESGI. We live in a world where the dlsconnectlon wlth nalure grows daily and there is urgency to address this as resources and biodiversity dlminish. The increase In corporationsand organisatlons lookingto evidence their envlronmental and soclal responslbility dovetalls into this work and we continue to build relationships wSth groups who volunteer or support our work. All our programmes have included.. building ￿$pert for the earth's rich but dlmini5hlng biodiversStv, the value of slmple and low Impatt experience of the ouidoor5 the benefits of leaving no trace and an undisturbed environment. 14 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES. REPORTIINCLUDING DIRECTORS REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 2.2.1 Wilderness Leadewshlp Academy- Haberd•sher< Company Schools Contlnulng many years of working wlth Haberdashers. Company schools, in 2022 another group wa5 successful in wlnning a scholarship to take part in an in depth social and environmental programme based in Scotland. The group canoed the length of Loch Awe, the longest Inland loch in the country before working as volunteers on the slope5 of Ben Nevls wi¢h the Nevi5 Partnership. Outcomes were eloquently summarised in a short film, which was developed to share the experience and benefits with other youn8 people. This can be seen at htt utu.be HYeOG31 CK Young people currentty comin8 through the scholarship programme tend to be frorn non4ffluent ba¢kground5. For most, Scotland was a novel and new experience. made easler to manage wlth the Iln8erin8 pressures of tovld. that were stlll affecting them in the background. By focusing on domestlc delivery of the programme. the transport was more sustalnable, whilst also allowing us to SUPlX)rt local communities. students were bright and engaged, some camplng and ￿n0eing for the first time in thelr I￿es. One participant quoted: his expedition gave me a permanent appreciation for Wilderness. Absent from modern technologles, I learned of a new way to live. not simp]y in nature but with it. which I feel is unbelievably special." 15 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 3 Social Benefrt and Outdoor Therapy Prograrnmes We alm to support vulnerable children• young people aml adults In personal growth, Improved mental health and reslllenee. We work with nature as a therape￿1( tool to galn perspective. a sense of belon8in8 and understandin8, and bulld reslknce and ¢oplng tools. Through the year, we worked on key sodal Issue5 in our communities that benefit from therapeutlc wilderness programmes - providlng a range of experiential. outdoor based programme5 that improve physlcal and mental wellbeing for the Individual, many of whom are dlsadvanta8ed and vulnerable. Throughout 2022, we delwered bespoke and tallored therapy Interyentions to over 2CKNJ beneficlaries that harnessed the healing power of nature. We equlpped vulnerable youth and adults. a5 well as th05e with SEND needs to see Improvements In their behaviour and mental heaiih and an improved connection to nature. At the core of ihese interventions are carefulty developed physicèl and psychologlcal wellness programmes, which aim to provide specwfK support for our partlclpants. These include tools to regulate thelr mental health. employabillty, resilience bullding, copin8 mechanisms, aspiration, self-esteem & confidence buildin& and skills development orvocatKmal traSning aspects. Furthermore, we have again seen how powerfully youn8 people res￿nd to spending time In wilderness areas. Based on a lonB history of usingthe healing powerof naturefor personal and socialtransformation, we contlnued to integrate various levels of long and short Wilderness Trail activities into our holistic inte￿entIOn projects. Through research, our monitoring of social and personal change, and Improvements in mental health. enabled u5 to share outcomes. Thls demonstrated the benefit and value that wllderness and wlld places offer everyone in our communities, wlth a focus on those In need. We consult all our participants throu8h a structu¥ed, academlcally led, and informal feedback proces5. This assessès our response to the external need forour programmes, our achievements and the outcomes of work completed in the p￿ViouS 12 months. Since 2¢J)7. this has been supported by our longitudinal research and analy515 by the University of Essex. and intemal assessments of projects such as the 'Out There Acadern￿. 16 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 The measured beneflts of time In the wild, supports the urgent need to protert our remaining wild and green spaces, not just for their biodiversity and landscape value but also to improve the wellbelng and mental health of society. We share our outcomes whjely Ihrough a range of papers, blo85, conferences, docurnentarles, and the media. 3.1 Treun Scotland Treun supports y(wng people In arex ol hi8h ythrth unemployment and disadwant•ge in S¢otl•nd. Youngpeoplevthodisplayan IntpJestlnthe outdoor5 andare exyiencln8difficultles withthelr meDtal health are targeted to take part. The projeet provides nature-based experlences and conservatlon volunteerlng opportunltles, focu51ng on personol development, wllderness therapy and skllls-based leamlng opportunitles within wild, rurnl areas. We remaln a proud partner wlth Scotllsh Land and Eststes. Durlng the year the team continued to pick up on the effects SIn￿ covld and re-establlshlng link5 wlth existin8 schoo15 and bulldlng new mnnectk)ns. New therapists and 8uldes have been recrulted and have shadowed existin8 stsff as Part of thelrtralnlng. We increased the number of tralls from two to six in 2022 and have seen the posltlve effects of the work we undertake develop and progress. We have also invested in attendin8 new network forums whlch amongst others Includes the Scotland Rural Mental Health Forum. talks and events njn by Youth Scotland and Place2Be Scotland. During 2022, we worked wlth a range of young people wlth different emotional and behavioural need5. Mental health difficultle5 included trauma, dep￿ssIOn, anxlety, gender dysphoria, suicidal thoughts, sew-harm. survNing domestic violence, behavioural and emotional disorders, eating disorders, bullying and 5elf*5teem Issues. Participants are encouraged from all backgrounds and the programme is Incluslve, seeklng to engage all gender5. Sexual orlentation, and ethnic groups. One to one time a5 well as group therapy offers a powerful opportunty lo bulld self-confidence, social skills and to work through issues that may be troubling them. The participants carry out a volunteering programme and they earn the john Muir Award and Leave No Trace accredltation. Six weeks support counselllng is made avallable for graduates to support them once home after trall. 17 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 Group slzes range between 6-8 parti¢ipants thus keeping the group5 small to ensure personalised attention, intervention and measured impacts intluded: Improved happiness Improved Leave No Trace awareness 8etterleamwork skllls Improved understanding of their feeling5 Betterfriendship skills Improved outcomes of "Ilking myselv Improved camping and nature recognition skllls Case study "Durtng troll, R wus the mostchallenging. Whilst very brigh¢ he WLlS easily aggravated ond demonstroted confrontationol behovlour. However, os the theropist engaged hNm, he opened up about hls post Jifr. He learned of significont Adverse Childhood Experiences {ACE'sJ, purticul¢7rly through odoption to living in are. R 099rovatedmernbers of the group through teosing ond bullylng behaviour. This was not toleroted, ¢7nd the thempist ond guide seporoted hlm from the group. where they could discuss his behaviour and consequences ol this continuing. R demonstrated remorse. t7greeing to apologise and toke responsibility fvr his ortlons. On troll, the theroplst reported5￿nifICant change in R s behoviour. His confldence Increosed In the nuturol environment, ond he octively partlcipoted wlth con5ervotion work, developing his understanding of the naturollondscope. Heshiftedowayfrom conlrontatlon byengoging with the qroupsessions. He developed strong trust with the therapis¢ guide. ondgmup. As the weekprogressed, R openly Shored his experiences of his life with them. This led to positivefeedbock obout his experience, as he wonted to dos0 ogain." Through quantitative analysis, R showed significant improvement In understandlng hi5 feellngs, having friendships, ability to work wlthln a team, knowledge of plants / animals. camping skills, knowledge of outdoor sectorjobs. how much he Ilked himself, understandlnE of the outdoor ac￿55 code. As part of the program, R wa5 offered a further six weeks of counselling support to ensure the beneftt5 galned were maintained. Teacher Feedback hls report absolutely sums up why Treun exists, the realty of lrfe in schools right now and the outstanding abilltles of the WF staff." .1 am Sn awe of what you did on thls week." "ALL the pupils raved about their time away. S wanted to stay in school rather than go home when he returned. S?ys it all reallv.. 18 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 3.2 Out There Wilderness Academy The academy Wofks wlth YOU￿ people aged between 13 and 15 and are prlmarlty referred by Schools. Many are not attendln8 educatlon, are involved on the ed8￿ of gangs or anti-social behaviours. experlence family breakdown andlor, have slgnlflcant behavlour41 and emo￿onal Issue5. It is a slx- week course, one day a week from 11>3pm. Addltlonal therapy 1$ offered to ilkn)se who need more support. In 2022 we deliVe￿d 6 cohorts and over the yearwe saw 66% overall improvements across all groups on our measured outputs. We saw the greatest improvement in the following areas: 85% Life Skills and Knowledge 73% Independent Lfvln8 Skills 73% Improved Mood Across the year we have worked with participants *aclng complex issues in their live5. comrnonly anger and emotlonal problems, ADHD, anxiety and depression,'schuol refusin& suicldal ideation, grlef, gender issues, exposure to gangs, autism. Quotes from cllents: .1 need to learn to open up, I have strn8gled to talk about my feellngs, and thls has held me back., .1 need to be calmer aljout thin8S". "Nature is calmin "How to make a flre and that If I try my best, I can achieve a lotl" 19 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 3.3 TumAround - Cohort 14 XA*. Turnamund is a >month inter¥entlon for young people aged between 15-21. They are referred with slgnlficant complex mental health, trauma. ore Often NEEf and have behavloural challenge5. The programme includes one to one ment¢rin& regulor workshopsi and two wllderne5S therapy expedltlons. family and other referral en8apment, and a formal graduation. It Is run by outd¢)or leaders and an experlenced wildemess theraplst, who aresupported byvolunteers. One to onetherapv Is also offered to ih05e v4ho require an addiilonal le¥el of support. In 2022 we completed cohort 14 of the TumAround Project and started cohort 15 In September 2022. Overall, we saw an avernge Improvement across the group of 65%. I[￿ of the group showed Smprovements In their Self-Acceptance. 81% of the8roup showed improvements Intheir abiltytoTrustand Love others. Famltyand Other Relatlonshlps and How angry they felt. 75% of the group showed improvements in their Happiness. We have worked with partitipants with the following presenting15sue5. which Include. but are not limited to, complex mental health issues, self-harm. depression and anxiety. suicidal ideation, NEEf. SEND, anger and mood disorders, isolation. confidence and selF-esteem issues. rel8tionship breakdownS1 grief and loss, recovery from substances. and domestic violence recovery. for example. In the final weeks of the pro8ramme and post-graduat5on the partlcipants reported the followln8 successeslprogress in their Ilves: Successfully 83ined employment, enrolled In further education. confident to return to school to finish GCSE'S following School anxiety and bullying barriers, taking confident slep5 to become selfémployed, increased knowledge and understanding of the risks to personal safety online. the confidence to dedare career path to famity that is true to them rather than what was expected of them, integration with communlty through attending youih and exercise groups, a greater understandin8 of how to access and utilise nature in"their local area for thelr ongoing wellbeing. At the end of the programme, one of the partlfipants quoted: "I hove more confidence in myseyond I'm more pleosant to be oround. also hove o better ottitude obout myself and willnow look ofter others ond my5ettbetter.° 20 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIREcfoRS REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 3.4 Blossom Domestic Abuse Proprt •4 We ran seven cohorts, In 2022. for women chlldren and teenagers In separate 8roups. The group therapy programme offered at least 8 weeks for each cohort, a total of 1,574 hours of mental health support to survivors and witnesses of domestlc abuse. After completing the programme. l(KN of adult partlclpants repjrted they were managing to keep healthy and physlcally active, and ICIM of teenage partitipants reported thelr lrfe skills and knowledge had improved. 70% of adult partlclpants reported thatthey understood why they have had to cbange the waythey Ilved, they were coping well with the changes in thelr INes, and they can talk to someone they trust rfthey do have bad thoughts. While 70% of teenage partlclparits reported their physkal health, mood, re5pe¢t for others, and relationshlp at home had Improved. honkyou to everyone ot the W￿dernesS Foundutlon. You olldo 5u¢h L7mazing thin￿1 Thonk you to Jo trftd everyone etsefrom the Blossom Projert. Notlustlor the opportunity butforeveryone's knndness. It helped me remember the outdoofs is such al￿￿1n9 ond heplingploce. levenfoundofrlendforliAel One dfjyl wont to return to helpsomeone else chonge their llftfort1￿ betterlPP -TN 30 years 21 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIREcfoRS REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 3.5 Brave Futures Therapy Prograrnme Brave '.# , Futures,*" Brave Futures offers mental health support in nature-based workshops for adults, chlldren, and teens. The groups attend for eight weeks, one day a week. The programme Is run bytwo outdoortherapists with the help of volunteers. We ran 5 cohorts in 2022, thanks to generou5 donations whlch included specialist work to cover suicide prevention. The Broup therapy programme offered 8-10 weeks for each cohort or a total 1.680 hours of mental health support to children, teenagers, and adufts. 70% of the chlldren. for example, reported thelr level of happiness at school has Improved after completlng the proEramme. l(K196 of teenager particlpants reported after completing the programme thal their independent Ilvlng skilb. social network & frlends have imwoved. and they are happy wlth who they are. 3.6 One to One Counselllng Servkes This is a rapidly increasing piece of worl which grew substantlalty durlng 2022. Currently, we work wlth 275 referral agencies and schools, with ages ranging from 4 to 75. On average, the referrals are offered 10 sessions and have reported sSgnrficant improvement in mental health and wellbelng as result of the therapeutic interventlon. At the end of 2022. 3040 new referrals came In per week. lfil In Person Noture•Based Counselllnq During 2022, we also offered a total of 2297 hours of 1-2-1 face-tctrface counselling to Indlviduals. Out of the questlonnaire5 completed and returned by indfvldua15. ICQ% reported improvement In challenging bèhaviours. relatlonshlps, emotlonal dlstress, and social isolatlon after receiving our face- to-face counselling SUPPOrt. 22 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIREcfoRS REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 Feedback from participants included the below: "Just wanted to soy o huge thGrnk youfvr orgonizln9 the sessions. L 15 bock to being L, ourhoppy. smilingi fvnny ond talkotive daughter. Soon aftershe storted hersessions, we noticed L becoming more willing to Go to schoolagoln, hoppier to go out ond hersmile returning. Outdoor therupy has been a totolsuccess. Please p(7SS on my thonks to the counsellor." Mother ol L(￿e 9) 3.6.2 One to One Onllne Counselling The was funded by the Famlly Innovation Fund-xtra, E55ex County Council for the thlrd year to offer total of 780 hours of 1-2-1 online/telephone counselling to children, young people and parents across Essex. between Aprfl 2022 to March 2023. The onlineltelephone counselling offers an alternative optlon for families who have difficulties to access fate-to-face counselling due to different circumstances such as transport.. The 780 hours used up by January 2022 showed the signlfic8nt need of counsellbng by a wide demographic. 3.7 Therapy stsff and Tralnlng In order to Continue to dellver the Important work that we undertake, we are supported by a skllled and passlonate team of outdoor facilitators and counsellors. During the year we grew our team by 13 facllltators and Counsellors, which Includes those based In Scotland. 3.7.1 AssocSatlon of Outdoor Theraplsts and Facilltators Supervlslon and Tralnlng Supervision for all coun5ellors is offeied through engagement with ourclinical supervisor every slx weeks. Five new placement counsellors joined during the year, and they recefve additional support. New coun5ellors are Invited to shadow existing groups alon8side more experienced team members. This helps them understand the locations we operate in, our culture. safeguarding practices. and processes, alon8slde Leave No Trace ethlcs. Each group concludes with a feedback sessKJn to evaluate any safeguarding needs, our delivery. and outcomes. Reports are made to referrin8 agencles. CPD training Èvents were held across 2022 for inductlon, feedback and professional development in areas such as lone workin8, group management, and working Wlth young people In gangs by the E55ex Pollce. 3.7.2 l￿dOor Therapy Immerslons for referral agencles and other groups Durin8 the year we offered nature-ba5ed immersions for referral agenties and other social care agencies who work with the Foundation or who have been Interested in our work. Amongst others. this included theteam from the Police, Fire and Crime Commissionerfs office, HCRG, Familysolutlons and Next Chapter. 23 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 Groups have been invited to enloy the peace of the natural environment and facilitated to talk through their own teom needs and requirements ond feedback to each other Personal￿ and professionally. They also undertake a range of activittes to boost wellbeing and personal growth. As the teams have developed a more In depth understanding of our work and delivery, our referral process has improved SiEniflcantly. We feel we are also able to contribute to the wellbeing of teams who work at the coal face in very stressful roles. In addition, we supported corporate days. enabllng teams to access wild nature and a beautlful environment. whilst they explored and developed their work practice, leadership. and team support. 3.7.3 Wllderness Therapy and Mentor Trainlng Durlng 2022, we delivered a three-day, two-night Wilderness Therapy introductorytheory training at our Stte in Chatham Green. Amongst others, this therapy trainin8 included a range of outdoor practitioner5 and counsellors, including teachers, counsellors, coaches, youth workers and outdoor instructors. Qu￿e from prevlous partlclpant- he truiners hold the spocefor o tronsformt7tive experience. The moter1¢71 wt7S thoughtfvl ond odopted to meet the needs of the group ond was delivered ot a well-boloncedpoce. I would recommend the Wilderness Found0t￿n troining to onyone seeking t7n Introduction to how to integmte wilderness theropy into their work, especiollyfvr children andyoung people.- 3.8 Volunteer Mentor Training Durln8the year, we continued to make useof a personalised trainingonllne medlum, called Mentor Loop. This meant people could study in their own time and at their own pats. Thls has facilitated the tralnin8 of mentors as soon as they complete our Safer Recruitment proodure, and they don't have to wait for a group with a minlmum slze to make the training viable. We are very reliant on the high calibre of our mentors and have a support networL CPD engagement and group support online and when possible, in person 511PPOrt and development. Mentor5 seNe youn8 people on our Treun Programme in scotland, TurnAround. Allotments, Oul There, Blossom, Brave Futures and also undertake climatè thange work. they are key lo our delivery quality. Other volunteers SUPPOrt adminlstration and finances within the office. These immerslons enabled staff to have a beneficial day outside for themselves. but also to understand more directly how we work and what we offerto clients. Thbs Impr<)ve5 the referral process and increase5 efficiency within the organlsation. 24 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRU5TEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 4 2022 Marketing Media & Fundraising Activity 2022 ind￿led Some of the Foundatlon's blggest mad(etln8 carnpalgns to date and riiorous fundrnising artfvlty to support the ongolng costs of the Important pro8rammes we run. We would Ilke to thank all our funders. supporters and prl¥ate philanthroplsts who helped us deliver a record number of beneficiaries and helped us **FIXED ASSETS**
Tangible assets
**12**
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Stocks and trademarks
**14**
Debtors
**15**
Investments
**16**
Cash at bank and in hand
**LIABILITIES**
Creditors: amounts falling
due within one year
**18**
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
Creditors: amounts falling due
after more than one year
**TOTAL NET ASSETS**
**FUNDS**
Unrestricted funds
**23&28**
Restricted Funds
**22**|**2022**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
**£**
1,640
19,284
50,000
323,474
394,398
(41,994)
352,404
**352,404**
178,732
173,672
**352,404**|**£**
1,640
17,344
200,000
266,786
485,770
(34,268)|**2021**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
451,502
(41,667)
**409,835**
201,893
207,942
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Date Signed by P Martin Trustee 38 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 Unrestricted Re5trirted tunds funds 2022 2022 Totsl Unrestrlrted Restrlrted funds tunds 2021 2021 Total 2022 2021 Notes Income Ind endowments Donations and legacles Charltsble acrivitks Other income Fundraising evenis Total Income 137.118 276.008 72,056 28,654 413,126 79,404 54.308 11,562 558,400 236.178 243.621 80,848 34.231 479,799 80,848 61.291 25,654 11,562 181,682 27,1]60 376,718 263,238 358,700 621,938 ndlture on: Cost of ralsing funds Charitable activlties Total expendlture 9.449 195,394 204,843 9,449 606,382 615.831 410,988 410,988 151,826 151.826 287,907 287,907 439,733 439,733 Nrt Ideficl¢)/surplus r4rt mo¥ement In funds 123,1611 134.2701 157.4311 111.412 70,793 182,205 Transler betw•en funds balanrns •¢ l January 2022 201￿93 207,942 409,835 90.481 137.149 227.630 Fund balJn¢es at 31 December 2022 178,732 173,672 352A04 201A93 207P42 409,835 The stalement of ftnancial artlvltles Includes all 8alns and losses recognlsed In the yew. All Income and expendlture derl¥e from contlnulng artivitles. The statement of Ilnand•l artivltles also complles wlth the re4ulrements lor an lThcom• and expendlture account nder the Companies Ad 2(I)6. 37 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 Notes Total 2022 Totsl 2021 Cash flows from operatlng actlvttle$: Cash generated I (absorbed by} from operotions Net Cash used in investlng artlvllles Flnanclng artivities Re¢eipt of bank loans PayTnent of bank loan 27 106,688 180,448) So,￿0 {50,0001 Net cash (used In118enernted from financin8 actlvltles {50.000) 50,000 56,688 1300481 Cash and cash equlvalents brou8ht fonvard 266,786 297.234 Cash and tash equivalents carrled fonvanl 323,474 266,786 39 WILDERNES5 FOUNDATION UK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEKrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 L Charlty Inforniation Wilderness Foundotlon UK is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office1s"Trinriy House, 2 Whltbreads Busine55 Cent￿, Whitbreads Farm Lane. Chatham Green, Chelmsford, Esse& CM3 3FE. 1.1 Accountln8 conventlon The financial statements have been prepared in accordancÈ with the charity's memorandum and articles dated November 2CK16 lamended May 20211, the Companie5 Act 2006, the Charities and Trustee Investment Istotlandl Act 2￿5, the Charities Account5 Iscotlandl Regulations 2006 las amended), FRS 102 'Yhe Finantial Re￿rtIng Standard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" I'FRS 102,1 and the Charities SORP "Accountlng and Reportin8 by Charities- Statement of Recommended Prartite applicable to charities preparing thelr accounts in accordance with the Flnancial Reportlng Siandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021" leffective l January 20191. The ch3rity is a Public Benefrt Entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements are prepared In sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are iounded to the nearest £. The financial statements have been prepared under the historlcal c05t conventlon. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. 1.2 Goin8 concern At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectatlon that the charty has adequate resources to continue In operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the Boing concern basis of attounting in preparing the flnancial Statements. 1.3 Charltable funds Unrestricted funds are avallable for use at the dlscretion of the tnistees in furtherance of their charltable objectives. 1.4 Incame Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to It after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be receive(l. Income tax recoverable In relation to donations received under gift aid are recognised at the tlme of the donation. Income from government and other grants is recognlsed when the charlty has entitlement to fund5, any performance condltlons attached to the grant have been me( ht is probable that the income will be re￿}Ved and the amount tan be measured reliably and is not deferred. 40 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 1.5 Expendlture All expenditu￿ is accounted for on an accrua15 basls and has been included under expenses categorles that aggregate all costs for allocation to artivities. Support Costs, which cannot be direttly attributed to particular activitles, have been proportioned to the direct staff costs allocated to artivities. Governance costs include the costs of servicing Trustees, meetings, audlt and strategic plannTrnB. 1.6 Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at C05t and subsequently measured at Cost or valuation, net of depreclatlon and any impairment losses. Depreciation is recognised so as to wrlte off the cost or valuation of asset5 le5S their resldual values over their useful lives on the followlng bases: plant and equipmenl 20% per annum strafight line basis Fixtures and fittings 20% per annum sttaight line basis The gain or Ioss arbing on the disposal of an asset Is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the ￿rryIng value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of fsnancial artlvities. 1.7 Stocks Net realisèble value Is the estimated selling price le55 all estimated costs of eompletlon and costs to be Incurred In marketlng, selling and distribution. 1.8 C•sh and cash equfvalents Cash, cash equivalents and current asset investments include cash In hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-temi liquid investments wilh orlginal maiurities of three month5 or less, and bank overdrafts. 1.9 Flnancial instruments The charity has elected io apply the provisions of Sectlon Il'Basic Financial Instruments, and Sectlon 12 'Other Financlal Instruments Issues. of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Flnanclal Instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the Instrument. 41 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 Financial assets and liabilities are oftset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there Is a legally enfor￿able rlght to set off the reco8nised amounts and there 15 an intention to settle on a net basls orto rea115e the asset and settle the Ilabllty simultaneously. BosKfinonclal assets Baslc financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balance5, are initlally measured al transartion price including transaction c05t5 ènd are subsequently carrled at arnortised c05t using the effective Interest method unless the arrangement constr(utes a financSn8 transaction, where the transaction Is measured at the present value of the futLtre receipts dlscounted at a market rate of interest. Flnanclal assets classrfied as receivable withln one year are not amortised. BosKfinanciol I1¢ibilit￿5 Basic financlal liabilitie5. including creditors 3nd bank loans are initially ￿cogniSed at transactlon price unless the arrangement constilutes a fit)ancing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments dSscounted at a market rate of Snterest. Financlal liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortlsed. Debt Instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effertlve interest rate rnethod. Trade creditors are obllgatlons to pay for goods or services that have been acqulred in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current Ilabiliries If payment Is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditor5 are recognised initialty at transaction prlce and subsequently measured at amort15ed cost using the effective Inte￿$t method. Dereco8nltlon of Ilnanclal Ilabllities Financlal liabllities are derecognbsed when the charity's contractual obligation5 eXpfj￿ or are dlstharged or cancelled. 1.10 Employee benefbts The c05t of any unused holiday entitlement is recogni5ed in the perood in which the employee's sewvl¢es are received. Terminatlon benefrts are reco8nised immediately as an expense when the charity Is demonstrably mmitted to terminate the employment of an employee orto provide termination benefrts. 42 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 2 Critlcal accounting estlmate and Judgements In the application of the charity's accountlng policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions aLw)ut the carryln8 amount of assets and Ilabilltles that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other fartors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptlons are reviewed on an on8olng basi5. Revlslons to accounting estimates are recognised In the period In which ihe estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in ihe perlod of the revislon and future perlods where the revislon affects both current and future periods. 3 Ch8rltable artlvftles (Xher 2022 Other 2021 Other Income 80,848 Anèlysis by fund Unrestrlcted funds Restrlcted funds 7.348 72.056 80,848 4 DoDatlons and leBacles Unrestrlrted Restrfcted Funds Funds 2022 2022 Total Funds 2022 Unrestrl¢ted Restrlcted Funds Funds 2021 Total Funds 2021 2021 Donations and grant 137,118 276,008 413,126 236,178 243,621 479.799 5 Other Income Unrestrkted Funds 2022 Restrlcted Funds 2022 Totsl Funds 2022 Total Funds 2021 Other income 25,654 28.654 54.308 61,291 43 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 6 R•lsing funds Unrestricted Funds 2022 Restrkted Funds 2022 T¢)tsl Funds 2022 Total Fund5 zo Raising and publically seeking donations, grant5 and legacies 9.449 9.449 9.449 9,449 7 Charltable actlvltles 2022 2021 Staff costs DI￿£t costs 466,876 36,052 502,928 323.099 47.501 370.6 Grant funding of activitles (see note 91 Share of 5UPPOrt costs Isee note 81 share of governance costs (see note 81 4,20G 78,762 24,692 606382 59.357 5.576 439,733 Analysls by fund Unrestricted fut7ds Restricted fvnds 195,394 410,988 606382 151,826 287.907 439,733 8 Support Costs Support Governance costs costs 2022 Support Governance ¢osts 2021 Rates Office expenses Professional fees Insurance Marketing Travel Sundry expènses Bad Debts 25.619 3.448 25,619 3,448 24,059 2,705 30,572 6,527 9,780 iii 24,966 9,151 14,225 2,244 2,332 3,539 2,900 74,966 9,151 14,225 2,244 2,332 3,539 24,059 2,705 30,572 6,527 9.780 iii Events Consultancy Costs Bank charges 3,941 2W 1,435 3.941 200 1,435 633 633 78,762 24,692 103.454 59,357 5,576 64,933 Analysed between Chaiitable artivities 78.762 24,692 103,454 59,357 5,576 64,933 Support costs include payments to the audltor5 of £15,29412021.' £4.5001 for audlt fees. WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 9 Grants payable 2022 2021 Grants to Individuals 4,200 4,200 la Trustees None of the trustees lor any persons connected wSth theml received beneflts from the charlty during the year. I trustee was reimbursed expenses durlng the year 2022:£14712021-£01. JK Roberts, the Chief Executive Offlcer. who is also a tnJstee, recelved remuneratlon ft>r her role a5 an employee as agreed with the Charity Commission, this amounted to £46.6￿. This amount also constltutes all compensatlon paid to key management personnel. 11. Empliryees The average monthly number of employees during the year was- 2022 Number li 2021 Number Employment costs Wages and 5alarie5 335,421 323,099 There were no employees whose annual remunerotion was more than £60.000. 12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Pljnt and Rxtures and Equipment Fltllng5 Total At ljanuary 2022 Additions At 31 December 2022 25,503 10,218 35.721 25,503 10,218 35,721 Depreclatlon At l January 2022 Charge for'the year At 31 December 2022 25,503 10,218 35.721 25,503 10.218 35,721 Net book values At 31 December 2022 At 31 December 2021 45 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 13 Fln3n¢lal Instruments 2022 2021 Carrylng amount of ftnanclal assets Instruments measured at fair value through profrt or 50,LX)O 200,0(K) 50,(KSO 200,000 14 sfocKS Total 2022 Total 2021 Raw materials and consumables 1,640 1.640 15 Debtors Amounts folllnB due wlthln one year: Totsl Total 2021 Trade debtors Other debtors Piepayments and actrued income 5.720 976 12,588 19.284 7,538 9,706 ic 17,344 16 Cuirent asset Investment 2022 2021 Unlisled investments 50,1))O 200,Iy)O 50,000 200,￿0 This Include5 monies held within accesslble bank accounts but not used for everyday operating costs. 17 Loans ènd overdrafts 2022 2021 Bank loans 50,(K Payable within one year Payable after one year 8,333 41,667 Amounts included above which fall due after five years,. Payable by instalments 1,667 46 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 18 Creditors: amounts fallin8 du¢ withln one year Notes 2022 2021 Bank loans Deferred income Trade creditors social security and other tsxes Other credilors Attruals and deferred Income 17 ,333 2,933 3,146 7,534 4,337 7,985 34,268 4,805 18,519 5,806 12,864 41.994 19 Credltors: amounts fallln8 due after more than one ye•r Notss 2022 2021 Bank loans 17 41,667 20 Deferred Income 2022 2021 Other deferred income. 2,933 Deferred income Is Included in the finantlal ststements as follow: 2022 20Zi Deferred income is included wlthin.. Current Llabilities 2,933 Movements In the year.. Defeired income at 1st January 2022 Released from prevlous periods 2,933 12,9331 81,429 178,4961 Defeired Income at 31 December 2022 2,933 21 Retlrement benetit scherne5 The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all quallfying employees. The assets of the scheme are held sepafatetyfrom those of the charity Sn an independently adMiniste￿d fund. 47 WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 22 Restrfrted funds The income funds of the char￿V include restrlrted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on Irust for specific purp05es'. Balance at ljanuary 2022 Incomlng Balan