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WILDERNCSS FOUNDATIQN UK (5A.T.059'N, ots&y4'E) WY￿.Wild•l￿+sS1oVP.dltl0v.A)ry.I1k NNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 3%St DECEMBER 2023 Wtlderness Foundation UK/ Registered Company No. 06003527 Registered Charity in England No. Jii8493/ RegisterÈd Charity in Scotland No. SCo41697

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK CONTENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Reference and Administrative infom)ation Trustees Annual Report 2-38 Independent auditor's report 39-42 Statement of financial activities 43 Balance sheet 44 Statement of cash flows 45 Notes to the flnancial statements 46-55

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Trustees G VB Thompson T Aykroyd E Posey OBE JK Roberts (Founder Dlrector and Chief Executive Officer) V Martin Resigned 1810512023 MA Williams (Chair of Governance Committee) Dr P Hobson P Martin A Sheepshanks JAFosh AL J Gibbs MD Soutar P Grewal T Platts SJ CaNer (Chairl (Chair of Environment Committee} (Chair of Finance/ General Purposes Committeel Ichair of the Social Benefit Committee) {Chair of the Scotlènd Committee) Secretary JK Roberts Re8iStered numbers: Charlty England: 1118493 Charity Scotland- SC041697 Company.. 06003527 Registered office: Trinity House 2 Whitbreads Business Centre Whitbreads Farm Lane Chatham Green Essex CM3 3FE Banks Barclays Bank 40-41 High Street Chelmsford CMI IBE Auditor Edmund Carr LLP 146 New London Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 OAW

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK INTRODucfioN FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Dirertors. who are also the trustees of the charity forthe purposes of Charity Law, present their annual report, which 15 a150 the Directors report as required by the Companies Act and the a￿d￿e￿ financlal statement of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounling policies as set out in the note I to the financlal statements and comply wlth the Charlties Act 2011 and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI"Accounting and Reporting by Charr(ies applicable to entities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financi81 Reportlng Standard in the UK an(1 Republic of Ireland IFRS1021" as amended for accounting period commencinB from l January 2019. This report represents the twelve months to 31 December 2023 and describes what the Wilderness Foundation UK achieved, explains our constitution and governance arrangements. and outlines our future plans. We would like to thank the donors, sponsor5, and friend5 of the Wilderness Foundation for their tremendous contributions in enabling us to make meaningful impacts for nature and people, and to reach our largest number of beneficiaries in our history, during this year.

Chair of the Board of Trustees Re ort Once again. l am delighted to report another busy and productive yearlorthe Wllderness Foundation UK IWFUKI. Building on the hard work of the post pandemicyears we proudly report our greatest impact in terms of the people we have engaged with during the year reaching 801X). Following my appointment as Chairof TheWilderne55 Foundation UK IWFUKI three years ago, the Board decided on a strategy to grow the charity given the dramatic increase in demand post pandemic foi our service5 and capltalising on the strong base established by our exceptional Chief Exetutive an(1 her team and the excellent governance structures put in place by my prede￿$SOr. Our committee structure has seNed us well providing focus for ourthree key areas of work, Education, Environment and Therapy and enabling Trustees to engage more c105ety with our work and Share iheir expertise to support our busy core team. Against this background, l am also pleased to report further increase in our total income from £558,4CQ to £690,455, an increase of 24%. Our costs have also risen with total expenditu￿ of £757,342 as compared to £615,831, an inC￿aSe of 23%. The resultant deflcit of £66,887 as compared to £57,431 reflerts the decision to invest an exceptional one-off donation of £109,￿0 received in 2021 in the further expansion of our operations in 2022 and 2023. This has redU￿d our reserve5 of £409,835 at the end of 2021 to a more appropriate level of £285,517 at the end of 2023. Whilst the social therapy actlvfties of the charity have continued to grow rapidly, with a 12% increase in participation hours year on year, the Environment Commitlee felt more could be done to fulfil our mandate for wilderness protection and natu￿ engagement. As announced on 22 April 2024, we have been extremely fortunate to be able to address this through the purchase of 92 acres of 5eml-natural antient woodland Imann Woodl funded by BIFFA Award an(1 Banister Charlty. Since thls acqulskion was completed after the year end, it does not featu￿ in our financial statements Other than as a post balance sheet event. (see note 27 in the financial st8tements.I Mann Wood is On￿ ten minutes, drive from our head office and close to Chelmsford and Braintree. Over the past 30 years, David Boyle ha5 brought the wwd into $1118le ownership and 15 now trusting us with the care of this treasured asset. Over the past slx years, WFUK has been using Mann Wood for a range of therapy and outdoor engagements. These activities will continue and be expanded but we tan now also focus on the environmental aspects including enhancing biodiversf(y, climate change mitigation and carbon capture. Our objertive is to manage the woods in such a way as to provide a model for other owners seeking to protert their woodlands with the gradual implementation of minimising management. We aim to partner with academic institutions and citizen science to map how the process of minirnising management may enhance biodiversity and mitigate climate impacts. This acqui51tion 15 also a major milestone for us since it is the first land to be owned by the Foundation since we started in 1976. Preserying this exceptional place 15 also imperative given the exponential housing development in the areas of Chelmsford and Braintree (alongside other parts of Essex). Our oblective Is to maintain the wood as a vital green space for the community to enjoy. The woo(Iland wlll also serve as an alternat￿e location for seN1￿5 currently provided at Chatham Green, our headquarters, where over many years we have established a beautiful and inspiring place to work wlth communities and people from atross Essex. Our strategy to continue development across Essex where the

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT IINCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Is deprfvatlon and demand for our setvices is supported by key partnershlps such as the National Trust in Hatfield Forest, Colchester City Council in Highwoods and the Spains Hall Estate. This ties in with the exponential increase in demand for 04Jr outdoor therapy services. Over the past year, hours of therapy offered to individuals Iwtth high numbers of younger childfenl has grown slgnificantly by 68%, as too the number of groups that we serve who come for various reasons including Domestic Violence. With demand so high, we battle to ratse the funds needed to meet the requirements of offering a rapid response rather than leaving people on waiting lists for months when they are in need of urgent help. stat￿Ory services are referring theircomplex cases to us as they are strapped to deliver a response In a short Spa￿ of tlme. As our reputation has increased, so have our referral numbers- in some ways a happy result but not when families, children and other vulnerable people are struggling with mental heahh issues. We are particularly grateful to the National Lottery for their support over three years and other funders who reco8nise the 8rowin8 problems of mental heakh decline. We have also seen a sharp rise in referrals from Social Prescriber5 workinB to pathway patients from GP servSces, but again this does not come wlth funding, further exacerbating a growlng fundlng problem for charities such as oursefves. During the year we made chanEes to the team runninE our Treun Scotland programme and Invested time in fresh start bringing on a dynamit new Prolect Coordinator based In Perthshire who arrived wlth youth work experience, mountain leader trait)ing and who worked with Mountain Search and Rescue and $0 has all the ingredients to motivate, inspire and lead young Scots to love nature and wild places, and therebygrow belief in themselves. Further staff appointments are being made in early 2024. We continue to learn and 8row from the monitoring and evaluation of our group5 and indwidual clients and are grateful for the feedback we receNe that puts nature firmly In the centre of recovery and buildin8 resiltence and hopefulness on the journey to mental wellbeing. Whi15t delighted to report on the successes of 2023, it is clear that with a difficu￿ political and economlc environment, fundlng will be a challenge in 2024 to maintain OUT current POSition and achieve new targets. To address this, we have taken on more fundraising sUPPOrt and invested in growing the administration team who deal with referrals. The growth of a strong Senior Management Team over the past year has served to provide a stable base for our development over the next couple of years. Meantime our focus will be on securing the future of Mann Wo¢xl and continuing our expansion within Essex to provide an attractwe base in order to take our exceptional model outside Essex in the future. In Aprll and July 2023, we made an essentlal cost-of-llving atllustment to support staff. I would like lo record my thanks to an exceptional CEO for her dedication and vision in addresslng some of societvs most pressin problem5 and to our committed staff and freelance team who are passionate about thelr work notwithstanding the challenges of a growing business and the dSfflculties of the economlc environment. We are nothing without them. l am a150 grateful to the Trustees who give their free time extensively and bring an impressive level of expertise. Chalr of Trustees June 2024

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT} FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Our Objert5 and Aims Founded in 1976, WFUK has sought to pursue its objedives throu8h the three disciplines outlined below, all of which are interrelated and support eath other. Our approach to all three disciplines has been academic with regular and comprehensive monitorin8 and evaluatin& supported by a long-term relationship wlth The University of Essex, The Judge Business School, Cambridge and Writtle UnNersity College. The fwe-year track record included under the Financial Review on page 37 bear5 Wltness to the sutcess of our approach and the increased demand for oijr services and our growth over the past year. We aim to continue our development of all three disciplines. Our charitws objects as set out in the compan¢s memorandum of association are: To advance the educatlon of the public by increasing knowledge and understandlnB of wilderness and the conseThation thereof and the interrelationship between wllderness and the envlronment generally by the provislon of instruction and of opportunltles for dlrect experience of wllderness: to Inltlate and manage Social benefit pro8rammes which use wllderness experlence to enable vulnerable and dlsadvantaged people to play a fuller role in society lespecially the young). These phllosophies are deeply embedded within the guiding principles of the organisation, and WFUK undertake to 5UPPOrt and facilitate programmes and advocacy under the following banners: ENVIAONM£NT EDUCATION THERAPY Climate change mitigation around nature, rewildin& and sustalnabllity. Inspiring proErammes IncludSng youth action project5, making posttive chan8es for the environment and nature. Environmental and curriculum-based workshops for Primary. Secondary and SEND schools as well as our Leadership Academy invofving team buildinB and wildernes5 expeditions. Supporting vulnerable young children, teens and adults in personal growth, improved mental wellbeing and reslllence. Working with wild nature as a therapeutic tool to gain perspective and understanding. The nature of our work intertwines these objertlves. Those who are referred to us for a therapeutic reason always leave with an understanding of the natural environment and vlce versa. Therefore, whilst the followlng report looks to define the work undertaken wbthin each dlscipline, the￿ are often overlaps.

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The majorty of work is undertaken at our headquarters at Chatham Green, located in the rural outskirts of Chelmsford in Essex. Other satellite sites include Essex based spaces such as Mann Wood, (near Gt LeiEhsl. Spains Hall Estate Inear Finchingfieldl, Highwoods Icolchesterl, Hatfield Forest {near Harlow) and a range of rural Scotlish estates, primarily Sn South LanarkshSre. Perthshire, and Aberdeenshire. We refer to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our objects and alms and on plannlng our future activttles. In partlcular, the Trustees consl(ler how planned activilies will contribute to the objetts and aim5 they have set. The charity was reconstituted in 2006 and changed it5 name from The Wilderness Trust to The Wilderness Foundation UK. In 2021 our Governance Committee updated our Memorandum and Articles of Association and worked through the Charity Commission to have these amended and filed. Additionally, in 2023 we conducted further trainin8 and development in First Aid, mentor trainin& outdoor therapists CPD and tralnlng, GDPR, health and safety and safeguarding. We continued to be registered as an Approved Provlder for Essex County Councll, Southend Borough Council, south Lanarkshire Councll, Perth and Kinross Council, Fife, Aberdeenshire Council and North Lanarkshire Council. Public Benefit Statement This statement complies with the duty set out in section 4 of the Charities Att 2006 to have due regard to public benefit as published by the Commission. The charlty was founded In 1976 by Dr lan player DMS and Slr Laurens van der Post wlth the aim of raising the profile and value of wildernes5 areas, through offering d1￿ct experience of wild places to a wide range of the general public. with a focus on young people In partlcular. We continue thi5 work today* Wlth our aetivities fotused on three key area5 the environment, education lincluding leadership) and ouidoor therapy with its concomitant social benefits. Regularly connectin8 With the public takes place by our marketin8 officer and we use a range of communication tools, such as blogs, articles, podcasts. lectures, events, sharing research outcomes and Sfxial media. This helps us to ￿ach beyond our immediate community of participants and friends on the need for our work and communicate the urgency of creating global and local awareness of the balance between people and nature, and advocates for the wellbelng of both through conservation efforts. social programmes, nature therapy, outdoof activities, and leadership. 'If future generations are to remember us with gratitude rather than contempt, we must leave them with more than the miracles of technology. We must leave them a glimpse of the world as it was in the beginning, not just after we were through with it." Lyndon Bjohnson 1908- 1973

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIREcfoRS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 l. The Environment We aim to protect wilderness and wild place5 by hi8hli8htin8 economic. social, mental health and biodiversity beneffts of wild nature. We encourage our participants lo take action to build a 5U5tainable planeL During 2023 we were offered an extraordinary option to purchase 92 acres of semi-natural ancient woodland close to the main centre. Happily, we were succe55ful in raising the necessary funds to purchase it and by the end of the year had a formal offer of purchase funds from Biffa Award with additional fun(ling from The Banister Trust. IAS this report is being written in June 2024. we are pleased to report that the completion of the purchase has taken place and we are now the proud owners of this exceptional space for nature). Thls remarkable development enables us to have our own land and fit5 With our strategic aim of increasing environmental land management and a focus on biodwersf(y and climate mitigation. The Environment Comrrittee met quarterly in support of the main board of Trustees. They continued to follow a long-term growth strategy for our environmental engagement. To add to our engagement footprint and strategy, we have established partnerships with landowners with strong environmental objectives and continue to drive our network to expand our reach. We have used opportunities to educate and advocate on how biodiversity and rewilding can 5UPPOrt the n)itigation of climate change, been engaged in volunteering in both England and Scotland, and can offer thoughts and ideas around actions we all need to be taking lo reduce our carbon impact on the planet. Our work with Beaver Education at Spains Hall Estate ha5 been key to this. Ourcommittee and team have focused on the impactof climate change, loss of biodiversity, increasing population, rewilding, pressure from housing development and infrastructure on fragile and dlsappearing green spaces, and the positive impact of wilderness and protected green space in mrtigatin8 climate change and biodiversty decline. Both our CEO and Professor Peter Hobson, co-chair of the Environment Committee, continue to serve a5 commissioners on the Essex Climate Action Commission. This enables us to make a difference through the commission on climate change mitigation and reathing tarbon net zero goals by 2050. We have greatly benefitted from being al the forefront of action across Essex and other parts of the UK. Our CEO also serves on the Local Nature Partnershlp in Essex. This forms part of a national initiative for raisin8 awareness of existing and potential areas for protection in each tounty.

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Environmental Education team join various think tank groups of other environmentalists and educators across the country such as ConseNation Optimism, Head5 of Education Sustainabllity Group, and close links with Chelmsford City Councillots who are focused on sustainability and environment. We believe that communities, government, and busine55 leaders have an inherent responslbility to act as responsSble custodlans of the environment and to support healthysoclety through best practlce. To help educate on the prartical application of these concepts, we continue to run a range of outdoor actlvlties for corporates, soclal seNlce providers, and others. Through the development of ESG and CSR, we are lookinB to engage with corporate organisations, to help them develop their internal Systems and programmes. During the year the Envlronment Commritee developed a key set of environmental principle5 to guide advocacy and best practlce. 1.1 Partnershlps In 2023, we have developed further partnerships with third party landowners, such as Colchester Cty Council, which adds to existing successful partnerships with Haffield Forest In Takeley owned by The National Trust and Spains Hall Estate in Finchingfield, owned by Archie Ruggles Brise. Colchester City Council enable us to deliver programmes in Hi8hwoods on the edge of the city. This area enables us to access communitie5 of high leve15 of disadvantage suth as Clacton and Jaywick. and other more remote parts of north Essex to the Suffolk border. Hatfield Forest offers an exciting opportunity to dellver education pro8rammes. It is an international significant slte, boih for its ecology and cultural heritage and 15 the most complete example of a medieval royal hunting forest SUFvivin8 today. With over 1,000 acres of ancient coppices and wood pasture and I,OC4J years of continuous mana8ement, it provides a unique insi8ht of how the countryside was shaped in the years following the Norman Conquest. Spain'5 Hall Estate complements our education programmes and environmental goals through regenerative farming and the recent reintroduttion of beavers, the first in Essex for over 400 years. The estate has requested we deliver thelr educatlon programmes on their behalf. Workshops will be un to encourage young people to act for the natural world by inspiring them through an active and engaging envlronmental mlsslon. This wlll focus on the beaver habkats, complementing the established education programmes at Chatham Green, by providing a new innovative experlence. The Foundatlon works wlth the John Mulr Trust, Instktute of Outdoor Learnin& Leamlng Outside the Classroom, X-Adventures amongst other5 and deliver5 the John Muir Award within programmes in both Scotland and England. 1.2 Environmental Programmes. Youth Advocacy and Climate Action 1.2.1 Treun Scotland Conservation volunteerin8 is embedded within Treun, our wilderness therapy. personal growth and resilience programme that operates across various estates in Scotland. Partlcipants are encouraged to Spend a day on the rural estates, working With ranger5 and ecologists to undertake conservation

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 volunteering alongside wilderness therapy. For example, peatland restorations, wetland management, vegetation dearing and tree plantlng. Thi5 goes alongside therapy-based wilderne55 trails over five (lays. The programme is delivered on a range of estate5 predominant￿ Atholl Estates in Perthshire and the Glenlivet Estate In Aberdeenshire. Whilst on the wlldemess therapy programme, the participants are given the opportunity to be awarded a Leave No Trace ILNTI certificate (see below). We also continue our partnership with the John Muir Trust and our outdoor instructors a￿ qualrfied in delivering their programme. The John Muir Trust IJMTI is a Scottish charity. established in 1983 to conserve wild land and wild places 'for the benefit of all., The LNT and JMT awards help the participants to gain a sense of accomplishmenL improving Self-￿nfiden¢e and self-awareness. At the same time, it advances their understanding of the natural environment and helps develop pradical employability skill5. 1.2.2 The Leaming Outside the Classroom ILOiCI Quality Badge We received our Lotc badge again in 2023. The Lotc Quality Badge demonstrates that we have passed a robust assessment process and that we meet schools, learning and risk managemenl needs, which applies to all the programmes on offer. 1.2.3 Wild S¢hool$ 2023 saw the launch of 'Wild Schools,, a new Climate Artion Outreach programme for Year 5 and 6 Students. The programme's main funding came to an end in 2023 but we persisted with other small grants and donalTrons and we continued to deliver this programme of significant importance to children and young people. Understanding climate change is complex and our team endeavour to rnake the programme easity digestible, simple in message but also empowering young people to take action and influence in their school communities and become'environmental heroes, Learning covers the importance of nature and our relationship to it, the definition of climate change. sustainability and all the concepts around climate change that are out there. After presentations the young people create a yOLtth led environmental project over 4 weeks. Under guidanee and supervision, the group decide on a common goal they want to champion. For example, biodiversitvi campaignin& or waste reduction. Interest in the projeci was picked up by the Climate Action Commission In Essex and our head of environmental education made a presentation to the wider commissioning team. Together with our 'Young Environmentsl A(Ivocates', the team have enabled fantastic youth led environmental projects. These included increasing biodiversity on school grounds, raising awareness of ocean plastics throijgh a school concert, creating an Eco Trail for a school to participate in and improving a wildlife area at a community allotment for people and local wildlife.

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 1.2.4 Down to Earth Allotments In Chelmsford The Down to Earth Project currentty works out of 6 allotment plots in Melbourne Parl central Chelmsford. A variety of different fruits and vegetables are grown, alongside ornamental plants, and areas left wild for the benefFt of native wildlife. Durfng the year we had a change in facllr(ation. and th55 was planned to have as little Impact on the participant5 a5 possible and we believe this was achieved. The Melbourne Park projert Offe￿ an oasi5 of calm in chaotic lives and is predominantly attended by adults wlth varlous addltional needs including mental health difficulties, learning delays and social exclusion. They meet weeklyi and take on seasonal tasks, from sowin8 seeds and planting (Mjt crops* to harvestlng the frults of thelr labours, alongside routine lobs like weedin& waterin& mowlng the grass, and pruning. The social inclusion element of the project is key, and the group slt together at lunchtime to catch up and talk about how the allotmenl is growing, as well as how they are doing. New participants thi5 year have been referred from charities such a5 MENCAP and The Children's Society, as well as private care companies. and self-referrals through personal recommendation. We also Caterfor a lunthtime club from New Hall Sthool, who tome during term-time to help to malntaln the allotments to leam baslc horticultural skllls. This group adds a fresh young dlmension to our weekly sessions, provides the students a chance to reconnect wtth nature durlng their busy academic days, and also provides the project with a small financial benefit as the schools pay for this Servi￿. Currently, the allotment groups are offered free of charge to our vulnerable participants, and we rely on OLrtside funding to make this happen. This year we are very grateful for the tontributions of The National Lottery. Saffron Community Fund. Cherry Fund and Co-op Community Fund which have allowed LTrS to carry out this valuable wo￿. We developed new Infrastructure during 2023 wf(h a slte-offlce shipping container being donated. This provides safe storage and allows us to en8age our community even on very wet days where we can take on 'under coverf actlvSties. io

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 As part of the Royal Horticultural Societ￿s Communities programme, we hosted a #BigFoodShare including our neighbouring allotment plot holders, members of the local community, local businesses and councilors to share in food made from produce which we grew on the allotmenl. This event had a fantastic turn out and helped to raise the proflle of the Down to Earth Projecl, as well as reenforcing the importance of the work we do and allowing participants to see the end goal of their hard work. Adding to the Sense of circularity, this year we produced salts and oils infused with herbs grown on our allotment5 giving our participants the chance to see how some of the things we grow can be used. These were sold to raise money and proved a talklng polnt at many events we attended. Impact . In 2023, nearly I,O(KJ hours were spent on the allotment by participant adults and children, with a large number of further hours given freety by our team of volunteers to help maintain the allotment space. Some of these hours were kindly donated by 8roup5 of corporate volunteers, such as those from Chelmsford Council who helped to clear the area around the newly installed shipping container. Currently the food grown at the allotment is shared amongst those growing it. However, we also donate food to the homeless charlty 'Sanctus' in Chelmsford. to support others In the community in need. During 2023 we have hosted several public engagements including the Mayor of Chelmsford, amongst other councillor5 and civic officers. With potential development on its boundarie5 in 2024 there are further opportunities for the allotments to be accessible to a wider community and grow its impact that we wish to pursue. 1.2.5 Leave No Trace Training We continue to promote Leave No Trace values throughout all our programmes and through our outreach over the years, we have delivered LNT Awareness training for hundreds of children and adults. This teaches the values and ethics of respecting nature and the outdoors, managing your personal impact on the earth and learnlng not to leave litter ortraces of oUrse￿e$ wherever we travel OLttdoors. li

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 2 Envlronmental Educatlon and Leadershlp Through the year we educated over 7000 younK people abo￿ biodiversity and nature, their relationship to the wild and how they can care for it. We develop leaders for the future who understand the crucial need for a balance between humans and n•lure, to ensure • sustainable future for all. We fontlnue to develop our offerlng to Include primaryth secondary• 8raduate, and postgraduate education, alongside bespoke training for bu5inesse5 and corporates. Wilderness Leadership Pro8rammes have Continued to take place in Scotland thi5 year. 2.1 Education We understand that learning from an early age embeds practice and fomis mindsets. Forthis purpose, we take our role as environmental educators very seriously. Through the year, we delivered a range of curriculum-based education opportunities to children and teenagers about biodiversity* natural history. and geography linked to landscape and the sciences. During the outdoor classes we teach Leave no Trace ethicsi principles of sustainable living, and aim to build a long and lastin8 love and connection to the wild. We continue to work with schoo15 and young leaders to develop a social and ecological experience through wllderness lourneys. Since Covid we have not replaced our South Affican Wllderness Leadership traib which have existed Sin￿ 1976 but have been offering journeys in Scotland. We contin(ted to work with schools under ihe Haberdashers, Company and Ilaised w￿h existing partner schools to devek)p a trails programme for 2024 an(12025. The work with youn8 leaders of the future 15 core to the mission of the Foundation and the Environment Commrttee. We aim to rebuild our historic South African programme of Wilderness Leadership in 2024 as It struggled post tovid to enable school groups to take up international travel. We know that exposure and experience of Africa is life chan8in8 for many, but also develops a deeper understandinB of environmental and social issues in an unforgettable way and we encourage all our young leaders to take learning back into their future lives by supportingthem with leadershiptools, vision and purpose. 12

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 2.1.1 Wilderness Environmental Education The Wildemess Envlronmental education program en8a8ed a total of 7,100 young people from January to December 2023. The team expanded to new site5 and launched a series of brand new workshops. Cllmate Action 2022 saw the launch of Wild Schools, a new Climate Action outreach pro8ramme for Year 5 and 6 student5. The programme for 2023 was funded for five classes to each receive four interaLtive presentations focused on the importance of nature, understanding climate change, sustainability, and plannin8 environmental projetts. Wild Schools has been an influential programme delivered within schools, to encourage stewardship of the environment by giving young people the knowledge and empowerment to make a dIfferen￿. Thunk youfor the sessions. The children hove been very inspired by oll the tolk of ponds and bug hotels ond hedgehog home5, and hove olso loved tolking Gbout the bigger picture threots to the plonet. It's been greot Seeing yoursmileyface5 every week. Really hope we con do this again rtext yeurl. Teocher at Writtle Juniors In 2023 the team dellvered environmental education t0 schools at three site5 in E55ex- our headquarters at Chatham Green, National Trust Haffield Forest and Spain's Hall Farm Estate In Flnchingfield. Across the year the team engaged nearly 2,500 young people from schools, with further 4,5(Kl being made up of Special needs groups, children's camps, events and other engagements including bird ringing and our young ambassador programme. This includes early years all the way to secondary school. For the first time WFUK staff gulded young people around the beaver enclosure at Spains Hall Farni Estate, home to the first beavers to return to Essex in over 400 years. Children and teathers eXperIen￿d firsthand how beavers transform the landscape- an immersive and memorable encounter that brings to Ilfe the anlmals, crucial role as ecosystern engineers. The team demonstrated beaver adaptations and how these enable the beavers to create more biodiverse habitats. Beavers are illusive creatures so the team bring out our helpful beaver diagram, Bertie, to help wrih the explanations. 13

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 We were very impressed with the orgonisotion of the doy ondhowsmoothly it WU5 run. The leode were en90ging, and the children loved being honds on. The leoders were enthusiostic. The children loved Itl, -Teocherquotefrom o School Visit 2023 Holiday Camps Pin th• trnit #n th• b••v•r WILDERNESS School holiday camps have continued to be successful acr055 2023 with a total of 719 young people joining us throughout the year. ThSs year we have found that more SEN youn8 people a￿ flnding our camps, allowing us to provide specially adapted opportunities for young people who would not usually be able to stay all day at a holiday camp with other young people of different ages. SEND Group educatlon and Experlentlal learnln8 Opportunltie$ Special Education and Disability groups ISENDI have continued throughout the academic year. The sessions have continued to be of extreme value to the wellbelng of students and teaching staff. In 2023 we have been reached by new SEND Schools and we plan to continue expanding our reach in 2024. We have had a totsl of 332 SEND students ViSIt us across the year and we continue to work closely with each school, ensuring that every visit is specifically toilored to the young people's needs. Youth Adv¢cacy Youth athocacy continues to have grown in the year with the continuation of the Team Sapling group la8ed 12-151 and the completlon of the new Wlldllfe Area at the allotments. During 2023 we have been working on the launch of our 2024 Youth Voice proBramme which wlll incorporate a wlder age range of committed young people who wish to do more for the environment both practicalty and through outreach. 14

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Events". Open Farm Sunday, continues to be a success, seeing many returnin8 Visitors as well as new faces to the Foundation. We also ran our third annual Santa in the Woods event, which was a great success despite inclement weather. We We￿ part of the Essex Schoo15 Food and Forming Day. which ran forthe first tlme slnce 2019 due to the pandemic. The team also hosted corporate outdoor days for various teams who wanted to work specifically in volunteering or climate activitles. Rotary Club Essex. for example, have been key supporters of a range of volunteer and team initlatives on our sites. 2.2 Leadershlp Programmes Whilst protecting the environment, we also understand that effective leadership and advocacy is enhanced through direct experience of the natural world. We facilitate this by using experts in their field to deliver the programme, which include5 team building exercises alongside education regarding Corporate Social Responsibilr(y ICSRI and Environmental Social and Governance IESGI. We live in a world where the disconnection with nature grows daily and there is urgency to address this as resources and biodwersity diminish. Climate change is a vltal area to address and sUPPQrt all groups to play their part in tontributing to a more sustainable future. The Foundatlon is linked to a wide range of influential groups and think tan￿ in this realm and seeks to address public engagement and artioh through its varied programmes, both social and environmental. The increase in corporations and orgonisation5 looking to evidence their environmental and social responsibility dovetails into this work and we continue to build relationships With business group5 and corporates who volunteer or donate to support our work. All our programmes have included: building respect for the earth's rich but diminishing biodiversitvi the value of simple and low impact experience of the outdoors: the benefrts of leaving no trace and an undisturbed environment: understanding the challenges that nature endures at present and how we as individuals and collectively support nature and the envlronment; and Nature needs Half and we have to make space for nature to thrive and inter alia for us as a species to survive. During the year we hosted four corporate events with one large event for a London based media company for eighty participants intluding evening activities and dinner. 2.2.1 Wllderne5s Leadership Academy Continuing many years of working with Haberdashers, Company schools, in 2023 another group of 8 young school leavers were Successful in winninB 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 slopes of Ben Nevis with the Nevi5 Partnership. 15

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT {INCLUDING DIREcfoRS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Young people currently coming through the scholarship programme tend to be from non-affluent backgrounds. For most, Scotland was a novel and new experience, made easier to manage with the lingering pressures of covid, that were still affecting ihem in the backgroun(l. By focusing on domestic delivery of the programme, the transport was more sustainable, whilst also allowing us to support local communities. Student5 were bright and engaged, some camping and canoeing for the first time in their lives. One participant quoted.. Applylngfor the Scotlond trlp wos o mossive step out of my comfort20ne. I hove olways loved going on hikes ond being in the outdoors, but I htid never wlld campedfor more thon ti night. Howeverfv5tforward to now, l am still telling people how umozing my time wos in Scotlond und how much l enjoyed every minute. Yes there were times when Ifound it difficult. especially when it wos roining whilst we were conoeing down the Loch however being oroundsuch lovelypeople mode the experience so worth while... The expedition itself hos tought me some voluoble lessons, likefor exomple, I now use myphone so much less thon l used to so I properly toke In the Surroundings uround me.. 08 16

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 3 Social Benefit and Outdoor Therapy Programmes We alm to support vulnerable childreni young people and adults in personal growth. improved mental health and reslllen¢e. We work wlth nature as a therapeutic tool to gain perspective, a sense of belonging and understanding. More and more people are gaining understandin8 of how much better beln8 In nalure makes them feel and thls has really helped us In our work. Feedback often contain5 words such a5 'relaxed', 'peaceful', finding myself,'feel l am part of somethln8'. Through the year, we worked on key social issues in our communities that benefit from therapeutit wilderness programmes- providing a range of experiential, outdoor based programme5 that improve physical and mental wellbeing for the individual, many of whom are disadvantaged and vulnerable. For exarnple, in Essex where our headquarters are based, Domestic Violence has become a major priority and an area that we support the police and other domestic abuse charities and services through our Blossom programme. In our Treun Scotland pro8ramme we also find an increasing number of referrals of young people who have experienced domestic abltrse, much inflamed during the Covid pandemic when families were locked up together. and school was not there to help add structure and support. Throughout 2023, we delivered bespoke and tailored therapy Inte￿ent￿n5 to over 2000 beneficiaries that harnessed the healin8 power of nature. We resourced and supported a wide range of vulnerable children, teenagers, vulnerable adults, and those with SEND needs to see improvements in their behaviour and mental health and an improved connection to nature. At the core of these inteNentions are carefully developed physical and psychological wellness programrnes, which aim to provide speclfic sUPPOrt for our participants. These include tools to regulate their own mental health, employability, resilience building, coping mechanisms, asplratlon, sew-esteem & confidence buildin& and skills development or vocational training aspects. Furthermore, we have again seen how powerfulty young people respond to spending time in wilderness areas. Based on a long history of using the healin8 powerof nature for personal and social 17

WILDERNE55 FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIREcfoRS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 transfomiation, we continued to integrate variou5 levels of long and short Wllderness Trail activities into our holistic intervention projects. Through research, our monitorinB of social and personal change, and improvements in mental health. enabled us to share outcomes. This demonstrated the benefit and value that wilderness and wild pla￿$ offer everyone in our Communit￿5, with a focus on those in need. We consult all our participants through a structured, academically led, and informal feedback process. Since 2W7, this has been supporteil by our longitudinal research and analysis by the Unbversity of Essex, and internal assessments of projects such as the 'Out There Academy,. The measured benefits of time in the wild, supports the urgent need to protect our remainlng wild and green spaces, not just for their biodiverslty and landscape value but also to improve the wellbeing and mental heakh of society. We share our outcomes widety through a range of papers. blo8S, conferences, documentaries. and the media. 3.1 Treun Scotland Treun supports young people In areas of hlgh youth unemployment and dlsadvanta8e in Scotland. Young people who display an Snterest in the outdoors and are experlen¢lng diffl¢ultles with their mental health are targeted to take part. The project provldes nature-ba5ed experiences and conservation volunteerin8 OPPOrtunitie5, focusing on personal development, wllderness therapy and skllls-based leamin8 Opportunities within Tthvild, mral areas. We remain a proud partner wlth Scottish Land and Estates. Durlng the year the team continued to plck up on the lasting effects of the Covid pandemic and re- establishing links with existing schools and building new connections. New therapists and guides have been recruited and have shadowed existing staff as part of their trainin8. We increased the number of trails post covid and delNered four piogrammes during 2023. During the vear we also Invested in building new networks, whlch amongst others includes the Scotland Rural Mental Health Forum, talks and events run by Youth Scotland and Place2Be Scotland. We refreshed our delfvery and also engaged with new schools for 2024. Durin8 2023, we worked wilh g ran8e of teens aged between 13-15 years old, with different emotional and behavioural needs. Mental heakh difficulties include trauma, depre5slon, anxiety, gender dysphoria, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, survrving domestic violence, behavioural and emotional 18

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 disorders, eating disorders, bultying and self-esteem issues. Participants are encouraged from all backgrounds and the progfamme is inclusive, seeking to engage all genders, sexual orientation, and ethnic groups. One to one tlme as well as grouptherapy offers a powerful opportunity to bull(1 self-confidence, social skills and to work throu8h issues that may be troubling them. The participants carry out a volunteering programme and they earn the John Muir Award and Leave No Trace accreditation. Six weeks support counselling is made available for graduates to support them On￿ home after the trail. Group sizes range between fr8 participant5 thus keeping the groups small to ensure personalised attention, and measured impact5 included- Happiness Leave No Trace awareness Teamwork Understanding feelings F￿endshIp Liking myself Camping skills and nature ID The project is very appmpriatefor the YP. It help5 Wlth building trust ond confidence t7nd I con see the benefitsfor the young peoplefirst hand. It doe5 require o lot of work to get them out but when theyore there it is of huge benefit. From myperspertive the condidotes are exactty rightfor theprogromme. They ure mostly youn9 people who tend to lock confidence ondself esteem and will benefit mostfrom the chollenge of getting out ond oway in o nurturing but stretching environment,. Teocher 2023. I hove reolly enjoyed myself. I hove le¢7rned that I con do a lotof thln9s If I put my mind to ir '1 huve leorned how to mokefriends ond talk to them. I hove a better understanding of noture ond respertAor it. I like now to spend time outdoors os well as technology.. Treun beneficiorie5 2023. 19

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT {INCLUDING DIREcfoRS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 3.2 Out There Wilderness Academy The academy works with young people aged between 13 - 15 years old and are primarlly referred by schools. Many are not attendlng educatlon, are Involved on the edzes of 8an8s or antl-soclal behaviour5. experience family breakdown andlor, have signlficant behavloural and emotional issues. It is a SiX•week course, one full day a week. Additional therapy is offered to those who need more 5UPPOrt. Acrossthe yearwe have worked with participants facing complex issue5 in their lives, commonly anger and emotional problems. ADHD. anxiety and depression, school refusing, suicidal ideation. grief. gender issues, exposure to gangS* autism. In 2023 we delivered 9 cohorts of the Out There Wilderness Academy. This seNed 63 young people and provided 1.380 hour5 in person time and over the year we saw 58% overall improvements acros5 all groups on our measured outputs and saw ihe greatest improvement in the following areas: 76% Life Ski115 and Knowledge 70% Improved Mood 65% Feelir)g More Confident 65% Independent Living Skills 20

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORn FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Quote5 from cllents: "Don't judge people before getting to know them" olking is better than keeping quiet about thing5° -1 need to leorn to open up. I have struggled to talk about myfeelings, and this has held me bock., "I need to be colmer about things". "N17ture 15 calming. How to make ofire ond thut Af I try my best I ct7n achieve o lotl. We belleve the Out There programme enables young people to realise their potential and feel confident in moving foNiard in education or employment. We don't preach to them, we encourage and mentor them in believing in themselves and the possibilities the future holds. Nature allows them to find the space to grow and find their emotional resilience and by working in a group and taking part in activitles they are able to consider the effects of their behaviour on other people. 21

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 3.3 TurnAround- Cohort IS & 16 Turnaround is a nine month inte￿entIOn for young people 4ed between 15-21 years old. They are referred wlth slgnlflcant complex mental health. trauma, and behavioural needs. The pro8ramme includes one to one mentorin& relular workshops, and two wilderness therapy expeditions, family and other referral en8agemenL and a formal graduatlon. It Is run by outdoor leaders and a wllderness theraplst, who are supported by volunteers. One to one therapy is also offered to those who require an addltlonal level of support. In 2023 we completed cohort 15 of the TurnAround Projert and started cohort 16 later Sn the year with their graduation planned for early 2024. Overall, we delNered 2,679 hour5 of support in person time, and over?11. we saw an average improvement acr055 the group of 58%. 83% of the group showed improvements in their Happlnes5, Self Confldence and Self Acceptan￿. 67% of the group showed improvements in their ability to Trust and Love others, and Substan Misuse. 50% of the group showed improvements in their Family and Other Relationships. We have worked with participants presenting the following issues, which inclLtde, but are not limited to, complex mental health issues, self-harm, depression and anxiety, suicidal Ideation, NEET. SEND, anger and mood (lisorders, isolation, confidence and self-esteem issues, relationship breakdowns, grief and loss, recovery from substances, and domestic violence recovery. In the final weeks of the programme and post-graduation the partitipants reported the followin8 5uccesseslpr0gre￿ in their lives: Successfully gained employment, enrolled in further education, confident to return to school to finish GCSE'S following school anxiety and bultying barriers, taking confident steps to become self-employed, increased knowledge and understanding of the risks to personal safety online, the confidence to declare a career path to family that is true to them rather than what was expected of them, integration with ommunity through attendin6 youth and exercise groups, a grealer understanding of how to access and utilise nature in their local area for their ongoing wellbeing. 22

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT IINCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 .1 hove more confidence in myselAand I'm more pleosont to be omund, olso hove a better ottitude obout myself und wlll now look ofter others and myself better.- TA porticipant. What we ochie¥ed: In the final weeks of the pro8ramrne and post-graduation the participants reported the following successeslprogress in their Ilves.. Quotes from the 8roup". "I got out of Turnaround the optimism ond drwe l used to lack in my everydoy life. I leornt to care forpeople and respett them and to t7ccept odvlce ond be prepared to see thlngs through" "I will do MO￿ 5tufffor myself. I will be more (7Uthentic to how I'mfeeling. More confident in life. Htive o better ottltude to life. l am looking fonvord to thefuture- "Hordest thing wt75 getting involved ond joining the progmm. The best wos climbing mountains ond the bet7utiful views." 23

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORn FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 3.4 Blossom Domestic Abuse Project We ran seven cohorts, in 2023, for women children and teenagers in Separate groups. The group therapy programme offered at least eight weeks for each cohort, a total of 1,574 hours of mental health support to survivor5 and witnesses of domestic abuse. After completing the programme, ICK)% of adult participants reported they were managing to keep healthy and physical￿ active, and I(￿% of teenage participants reported their lrfe 5ki115 and knowledge had improved. 70% of adult participants reported that they understood why they have had to change the way they lived, they were coping well with the changes in their lives, and they can talk io someone they trust if they do have bad thoughts. While 70% of teenage partScipants reported their physical health, mood, respect for others. and relationship at home had improved. We are grateful to the Essex Police Flre and Crime Commission for their support, our referrers and The University of Essex for their research and academic support. "Thank you to everyone lit the Wilderness Foundotion. You all do such umozing thingsl Thoftk you to Jo andeveryone elsefrom the Blossom Projert. NotjUStfor the opportunity butfor everyone 5 klndness, It helped me remember the outdoor5 is such ofreeing ondheolln9 ploce. l evenfound oAriendfor Ilfel One dt7y I want to return to help someone else change their lifefor the betterl" - TN 30yeors 24

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 3.5 Brave Futures Therapy Programme Brave 45 %1 .Futures,¢ Brave Futures offers mental health support in nature-based workshops for adults. children, and teens. The groups attend for eight weeks, one daya week. The programme is run bytwo outdoor therapists with the help of volunteers. We ran slx cohorts from Bralntree using generous fundlng from Eastllght. and two programmes wlth residents from Colchester and Tendring with support from L Thie Well Fund. We are grateful for other funding which included specialist work to cover suicide prevention. This was an increase of group provision from five cohorts in 2022 to nine tohorts in 2023. Outcome5 were consistently positive, for example, out of one child and one teen group, ILK)% of the teens reported thelr social networks and friends, improved: and 80% of the children ha(1 improvement in Life Skills and Knowledge and in Feeling Confident after completinB the programme. 25

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 3.6 1-2-1 Nature-based and Online Counselllng During 2023 we had our busiest ever referral year for one to one and group counsellin8 Wlth a waiting list that kept growlng. We understand that due io the delays in many statutory services we have become known as a space for children, teens, adults and families to receive help for all forms of mental health crises. We noticed a signrficant growth In children's referrals- presumably Ilnked to our outdoor counselling and therapy services that often suit clients who need en8a8ement in a more dynamic manner. We have aimed to keep our waiting times as short as wssible but with demand and fundSng being Ilmited we have had to adjust our waiting time5 to around a month. This compares favorably with many statutory waiting lists that can extend to 12-18 months. In temis of referrals, we continue to be referred to by schools, Family Solutions, other charities but the bulk of referrals Still come through Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services ICAMHSI, Healih Care Resourcin6 Group IHCRGI. and social prescribers attached to GP services. Apart from HCRG all other support leans back on our own fundraising. Currently, we work with on averdge 3(K) referral agencies and schools. with ages rangin8 from 4 to 75 years old. On average, the referrals are offered 10 sesslons and have reported significant improvement in mental health and wellbelng as a result of the therapeutic InteNention. In 2023 we provided 3,872 hours of 1-2-1 counselling to individuals, compored with 2,297 hours in 2022. On average, 41 referrals were recelved each month throLTrghout the year and due to the continuous high demand of the counselling service and limited fundin& watllng time has increased from as short as 2 weeks to 3 months. 64% of the counselling hours were sUPI)orted by our own reseryes whlle we were waltlng for fundin& and thanks to The Natlonal Lottery Fund, we could continue to offer free counselllng to people in need from Au8USt 2023. We are grateful to the NLF for enabling u5 to maintain thi5 service 26

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIREcfoRS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 which remains crf(ical for early intervention. trauma impacted clients and those experiencing anxiety. depression. self-harm, suicidal ideations amongst other complex presentations. Out of the questionnaires completed and returned by individuals, 100% reported improvement In challenging behaviours, relationship, emotional distress and social isolation after receiving counselllng support; 79% reported improvement in conflict with family; 63% reporte(l improvement in risky behaviour, and 54% reported improvement in a88ressive behaviour. hefomily was hoppy with thefunded counselllng. It's obsoltltely Incredible thot you made It hoppen within the Junded offrr. Thonk you lotsfor your hord work ond dedicotion. Our Jumilies love youl- SETCAMHS, Mid E55ex Yhey (the therupy teornj ore simply amozAng. My child h05 benefited so muchfrom the therapy and we ore so grotefulforhow theykne 5UPPOrted us os afomily. tt is just 01150 well Organ￿ed and easy. The office 15 very efficientl" A rnother whose child ottended 1-2-1 noture-bosed plt7y thert7Py 3.7 Therapy Stsff and Tralnlng In order to continue to deliver the important work that we undertake, we are supported by a skilled and Passionate team of facilitator5 and counsellors. Duringthe year we grew ourteam and counsellors, whlch includes those based in Scotland. 3.7.1 Association ol Outdoor Therapists and Facilitators and Supervision Supervision for all coun5ellors is offered through engagement with our clinical supervisor every sixweeks. Five new placement counsellors joined during the year, and they receive additional support. New counsellors are invtted to shadow existlng groups alongside more experienced team members. This helps 27

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 them understand the locations we operate in, our culture, safegLbarding prartices, and processes, alongside Leave No Trace ethics. Each group concludes with a feedback se55ion to evaluate any safeguarding needs, our delivery, and outcomes. Reports are made to referring agencies. CPD trainin8 events were held across 2023 forfeedback and professional development In areas alongside offering a new therapist peer sUPPOrt group. The team expanded again with new therapists wishing to join the Foundation and we have continued to improve on our tralning and Induction pro￿55e$ for our new theraplsts. This includes outdoor skills, alongside learning new ways of working therapeutically in nature. 3.7.2 Outdoor Therapy Immersions for referral agencies and other groups Durlng the yearwe continued io deliverwellbelng days for refeffal agencies and othersocial care agencies who work with the Foundation or who have been interested in our work, for example, Anglia Ruskin University and Post Adoption team. Group5 learn about our services in more depth, gain experience of our working outdoors by taking part in aciivitie5 and the feelings and outcomes associated wtth these whilst also enjoying the peace of the natural environment. They are bespoke 8roups that we create specialist facilitation plans for, Including their own team needs and any issues. As the teams have developed a more in depth understandlng of our work and delivery, our referral process has improved signrficantly. We feel we are also able to contribute to the wellbeing of teams who work at the coal face in very stre55ful roles. In addition, we supported corporate days, enabling teams to access wild nature and a beautiful environment, whilst they explored and developed thèir work practice, leadership, and team support. 3.7.3 Wllderness Therapy We offer accredited Wilderness Therapy training and have restricted the enrolment to include only therapists and counsellors, to further develop their outdoor training. Durlng 2023 we delivered two programmes at Cb.atham Green including a three-day, two-night Wilderness Therapy introductory thegry trainlng at our site In Chatham Green, followed by a longer residential course. 'Broadened my theoretlcal and experientlal knowleilge of worklng safely and creativety for the pvrposes of therapy, within and utilising the wilderness. This troining isfor counsellors/psychotheropists, which meons th(rtit goes to a certain depth ond 05 0 porticipont. I gained o lot of In5ightfrom otherAellow ther¢7plsts. I would highly recommend thls course., Just the right mix of content, plenty of depth wlth the theory, risk ossessments ondgroup dynomlcs with nature andoutdoor thread throughout. Experientiol leorning through nature ¢7rt ond activities, time outAor5010 ￿flertlve process. SO much value und joy in the shore 5poce ondperspective oflike-minded theropists. J holds the group process with eose continuolly modelling the ethos ond quollties needed to be o wilderness theropist., Porticipt7nts 2023 28

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIREcfoRS' REPORn FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 3.7.4 Mentor Tralnln8 We have noticed post covid that there has been a dramatic drop in volunteer numbèrs which Is shared by others in the industry. The impact has been significant for the Foundation as we rely heaviFy on our volunteer sUPPOrt and rnentor5. We have responded by reviewing and enhancing our volunteer en8a8ement, aimin8 to make workin8 Wlth us as meanin6ful and rewarding as possible. We attended several volunteer fairs, and done further training on recrulting and retalning volunteers to make sure we are best prepared to hold on and attract volunteers. Duringthe year, we continued to make use of a personalised training online medium, called Mentor Loop. This meant people covld study in their own time and at their own pace. This has facilitated the training of mentors as soon as they complete our Safer Recruitment pro￿dure$. Mentors serve young people on our Treun Programme In Scotland, TurnAround, Allotments, Out There, B10550m, Brave Future5 and also undertake climate change work. They are key to our delivery quality. Othervolunteers support administration and flnances wlthln the office. Marketing, Media & Fundraising Activity 2023 continued the Foundation's success ol previous marketing ¢¥mpaigns and rigorous fundraislwd activrty to support the ongolng costs and development of the Wlldemess programmes. We would Ilke to thank all our funde￿ supporters and prlvate phllanthroplsts who have helped us contlnue to grow our level of support for beneficlories through both our educational and therapeuti¢ programmes. 4.1 Marketing Our Gold Medal Wllderness Foundation Garden, funded by Projert Gfvlng 8ack and designed by Charlie Hawkes, was relocated as part of the funding agreement. We were delighted to have the opportunity to glft this garden to Henry Maynard School in Walthamstow where they replaced a sertion of tarniac with thls prize-winnlng garden for the chIld￿n to use In play and learnlng. During the Au8USt Bank Holiday weekend, we were invited to exhibit at the Countess of Warwick Show where we were oble to interact with thousands of visitors over the two days. With people attending from across the county, we were able to introduce our education, envlronmental and soclal work to a new audience of potential beneficiaries and supporters. Our annual Wilderness Charity Golf Day took place at Braintree Golf Club again this year in June, with 13 tearns of four players alon8 Wlth hole sponsorship, raffle ticket sales and donations helping make it yet another successful event. Monies raised on the day went to helping support our Out There programme. Due to the Suc￿sSfUl partnership with the team at Braintree Golf Course and positive feedback form players, another golf day is booked for 2024. 29

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT {INCLUDING DIREcfoRS' REPORT} FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 4.2 Media Ar8onon chose us to again be one of their charity partners for a digital campaFgn, but thi5 time for their Masked SSnger UK serles 5, havSng prevlously partnered on theSr Masked Dancerserles. By uslngthe assels and audience of Yhe Masked Singerf on ITV we were able to help promote our work and increase our digttal audlence engagement with posts shared with the Masked Singers audience online of over 100.CrfJ). We were also invsted to appear on their po(Icast Maskcast, to talk about OUT tharity. We were endorsed by fundraiser Mark Agnew who was interviewed, wearing a wilderness branded top, on BBC breakfast news as well as other national media outlets to promote his latest world-first adventure. He was thefirst person, along with histeam'Arctic Cowboys. to kayak continuously atross the North West Passage so becoming a world record breaker. He was also glven the tltle ol'European Adventurer of the Yearf and continued to promote our work whenever he was given media coverage. Mark raised over £15,CQO for WFUK by successfulty raising significant donations through his endeavours, as well as increasing our presence on sotial media and the national news. 4.3 Fundralslng During the year we raised the bulk of our intome through grants from a range of charitable trusts and foundations. Other ineome was raised through our annual online matth funding tampaign with the Big Give and legacy donations. We increased our corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities with several organisations making us their Charf¢y of the Year with employees setting fundraising events to raise further funds and organising corporate team building days. We expanded our fundraising capability and recruited additional support for all programmes to help achieve our increased targets for the year. We contlnued our success in fundraising outcomes wlth sbx multl-year funding commltments for our programmes. 4.4 Community Fundraising & Evonts Community fundralsers In 2023 included some amazing sportlng challenges such as the Hadrian5 Wall WalK London to Paris Bike Ride, Gleeds Sponsored Walk, who all raised money for the Foundation. Other fundraising events include(l our first Wilderness Quiz with the help ot the Mildmay Rotary group, a non- uniform day organised by the Boswells school and the 2023 Rotary District 1240 Conference where thev helped raise funds throughout their district members. John Lewis Foundation donated funds through their Chelmsford branch with other kind donations including someone who had asked their weddSng 8uests to donate to the Foundation instead of buying presents and a wilderness volunteer who gained Sponsorship from their company for their volunleering time spent wlth us. We contlnued to use onllne fundraislng platforms In 2023 Sncludln& JustGlvlng, and also the Big Give match funding platform. which helped us raise a record level of funds throughout the year and hèlps makes the process of donating as easy as possible to help maximise opportunitie5 through a variety of ways to pay. 30

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 As in previous years we continue to open up the gates at Chatham Green for our yearly Open Farm Sundayi Wilderness Creative Workshops, and another successful Santa's Grotto. Each event at our Chatham Green site allows the local community to di5coverthe beautiful setting and the support services we provide. 5. Future Plans We will continue to demonstrate, advocate and apply the p¢sltlve Impart ot wilderness and wild places for the wellbeing Df the individual and so¢iety. Beneficiaries Comprise a range of demo8raphics and the spectrum spans from the most vulnerable to those with leadership potential. To meet the growing interest in WFUK, we continue to work to our growth objertives for the Foundatlon. These remain consistent and unchanged from 2023 although we have had to adapt to the increasing demand that we are experiencing on the therapeutic services we offer both in Essex and Scotland. l. Sustainably grow and manage the Impact and outputs of beneflciaries supported by our s¢xial benefit/therapy. educational and environmental programrnes - Current￿ 8,000 in 2023. Growth must reflect maintaining the high quality of service we work hard to achieve. 2. Extend the areas where our programmes are provided within Essex and Scotland, focuslng on areas of deprivation and environmental restoration programmes. 3. Develop and grow our operaiions, through carefully selected partnershlps and new satellite spaces to selve new communities. 4. Intrease our advocacy for nature, climate change mitigation and the crucial role of nature in improving mental health and wellbeing. 5. Manage the opportunity of owning our own semi-natural woodland to increase positive impacts on biodiversity enhancement, research and citizen science around woodland protection, and social benefits from wild land in an increasingly busy world. 6. Continue to sustainably grow our revenue to deliver increased impact whilst increasing our operational and financial strengths. We will do this by undertaking activltSes that: Educate and Inspire people lo experience and conned with wild places. Provide an integrated service for improvlng the Ilves of the most vulnerable In our society, through the posltive benefits of wilderness. Grow natural leaders of the future, through dirertly experiencing the positive benefits of wlld nature. Protect and enhan￿ biodiversity and green spaces. Continue to promote and sUPPOrt mental heatth and wellbeing across clients in Scotland and the rest of the UK. Promote and practice solutions to meet the Climate Change Crisis. To grow and strengthen our impact for environment and people we will.. Introduce people and children to nature. o Educate people how to love the natural world. Change people's lives through nature. o Practise what we preach in caring for the earth and peopte. 31

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIREcfoRS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Mann Wood: Pur¢ha$e of 92 acres ol $em￿a￿val andent woodland In line with our ambition to intrease our environmental artNity Ito balance the work done on education and therapy) the Foundation has been fortunate to not only raise funds but also tomplete ownership of this woodland in 2024. Located in an island of green, surrounded by ever 8rowin8 towns and cities, plus rural housing 8rowth, this woodland is essential as a sanctuary for l)oth nature and people. Our intention IS to 5UPPOrt an academit process with baselinestudies on biodiversity and woodland health with ongoing reviews into the future to explore anticipated benefrts of minimal intervention. The use of citizen science alongside this will engaEe the wider community and create a space for engagement for schools and civic groups. Research into nature connection and a range of human wellbeing factors will continue to be conducted by the University of Essex, who have partnered us Since 2007. Of strategic importance, the woodland will seNe as a place of retreat from a busy world for all life who will engage with it. This meets the overall objectives of the Wilderness Foundation UK, almost in one space alone. As WFUK increases Its activltles, we wlll also seek opportunlties to bulld on and expand our understandlng of wilderne55 and wild places for the benefrt of both planet and its people. 32

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 6. Governance DuTln8 2023 we continued wlth a comprehenslve revlew of our 8overnance, Includln8 policies, risk management, Trustee recruitment, staff handbook and articles of association. 6.1 StatUS The charlty is a company limited by guardntee. Our governing document is a Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 20 November 2006, with an update to objects in 2010 and ￿rtain revisions in 2021. 6.2 Governing Body and Strurture The Trustees, who are also the dirertors forthe purpose of company law, who served during the year and up to the date of Signature of the financial statements were.. GVB Thompson T Aykroyd AL J Gibbs P Grewal Dr P Hobson P Martin T Platts EJ Posey JK Roberts JA Fosh A Sheepshanks MD Soutar MA Williams Vmortin Chairman Chair of Environment Committee Chair- Finance and General Purposes Commitlee Chief Executive Officer Chair- Social Benefits Committee Chair- Scotland Committee Chair- Governance Committee Retirement in 2023 The Chief Executive Jo Roberts ha5 dispensation from the Charity Commi55ion to seNe as Founding Director on the board, alongside working as Chief Executive Officer. Our governing bo(ty is a Board of Direclors of the charity and has an artive Governance Cornmlttee made up of Trustees, including the Chair. As of 31 D￿ember 2023, there were 13 Trustees. In March 2023, Vance Martin resigned after many year5 of faithful 5eThice. We are deeply Brateful to him for all he brought to WFUK over the years. The Board of Directors Is responsible for providingoverall clarity for the vision, M￿s1On and strateglc focus of the organisation. It also holds the Chief Executive to account against planned objectives. The Board meets four time5 over the course of the year and Dlrectors are Involved in other operatlonal matters as needs dictate. Several committees offer more detailed support to the overall governante, programme over5i8ht, strategy and finance - and report back quarterly to the main Board. In 2023 a special Mann Wood working group was established to support the fundrai5in& acquisition and development of the purchase of 92 acres offered to the Foundation with a completion date in earty 2024. 33

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Wilderness Foundation UK forms part of the "Wildemess Foundation Global" a consortium of forward-thinkin& like-minded Independent organisations with different skill sets. The organisations all share a common past, each founded andlor inspired by Dr. lan Player, sO￿h Africa game ranger and international conservationist and his Zulu mentor and"broiherf, the late MagqutyJ Ntombela. The other members of the Wilderness Foundation Global are The WILD Foundation IUSAI and the Wilderness Leadership School and Wilderness Foundation Africa. Senior staff rneet annuallytoset shared oblectives, agree ethics and working partnerships and projects. All members of the network are completely independent of each other but share a common past. They have no financial ties or obligations beyond goods or seNi￿S provided Ipredominantty by the Wilderness Leadership School which facilitates wilderness trails in South Africa for UK beneficiarles and cllent groups) and these are charged at the time the liability is incurred. 6.3 Decision Making Responsibility for the day-to-day management of the organisation is delegated to the Chief Executlve and the Senior Management Team. The Board of Dlrectors focuses its attention on matters of policy and general strategy, the approval of plans, the monitoring of pro8ress with projects and financial control. New Directors are appointed by the Board and are assessed as to their suitability and the benefrts that their appointment WOLtld bring to the Foundatlon, in terms of addltional skills, eXperIen￿ and opportunttles for promotion of the Foundation's aims and objertives. A full induction programme is carried out coverlng all aspects of the work of the charity, the g0veman￿, the memorandum and articles of association and a review of the latest accounts. On occasion, the Board may extend invitations to indNiduals to attend meetings in an a(fvisory or observational capattty, where it is felt that the indlvidual concerned can bring insight to an issue, or matter under review. An ambassador programme invites people who can bring a benefr( to the Foundation through their networks and are equally passionate about Its obJectNes. They have no off￿la1 role but abide by a set of principltss and a fom)al agreement. 6.4 Risk Management The Foundation is exposed to financial as well as operational risks and throu8h the valuable experience and knowledge of its Board of Trustees, it proactively manages these through robust corporate governance and encouraging expert field-based awareness in all its endeavours. In order to manage and mltlgate rlsk, a risk reglster Is annualty strutinised by the Board of Trustees. The board allocate each risk to the committeels it 15 m05t relevant to, who are then responsible for reviewing them on a quarterly basis. The senior management team review the risks internally and report any new or escalated risks to the main board. The committees collectively oversee a range of ta5k5, ensurinB the organisation remains compliant. These include but are not limited to: data protectioni policies, health and safety. legal requirements & updates, whistleblowing and complaints. 34

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 We have a robust child protectlon policy, safer recruitment practice, and safeguarding poliry and procedures. to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all the young people. staff, and volunteer5 we work with. We maintaln a register to ensure that all essential training is up to date. 7. Scotland For reporting purposes to the Offices of the Scottlsh CharSty Regulator IOSCRI, we are requlred to make a separate statement of our work in Scotland. In this document we outline oui achievements in the delivery of the Treun Progr8mme. Thi5 work provides public benefit for the people of Scotland, particularly young people. The programme includes our project management team, headed by our CEO. Operations Manager and an administrator, guides, volunteers, and facilitators. A Scotland committee oversees our work and delivery in Scotland, and we report annually to OSCR. We work in partnership wlth Scottish Land & Estates and have benefitted from the kindness of a number of landowners who have gNen access lo their land. including Atholl Estates, Angus and Douglas Estates and the Glenlivet Estate. Our participants have been involved in conseNation volunteering and we continue to work closely with the estates to offer benefits through this activity. The programme includes 6 optional follow-on therapy sessions for the participants as well as workshops/or Meetings in advance of trails with the schools. 8. Financial Review 8.1 Finantial Review In 2023, WFUK continued the steady pro8res5 achieved since year 2021 wilh the hours of support delivered rising from 29,223 to 38,338, an increase of 31%. Total income for 2023 increased from £558,400 to £690,455, an increase of 24% comprising a 30% increase in Restricted Income and an IIYA increase in Unrestricted Income. Again, this 15 a strong perforrnance in a year when there was flerce competition for funding. In line wf(h our expansion strategy and intluding the tost of employing external consultants to help raise the finante for Mann Wood total expenses increased from £615,831 to £757,342, an increase of 23% with Restricted increasing from £410,988 to £536,991 and Unrestricted from £204,843 to £220,351. The resultant deficit of £66,887 compares to £57,431 in 2022 and reflects the decision to invest an exceptional one-off donation of £109,000 received in 2021 in the further expansion of our operati0115 in 2022 and 2023. This reduced oui reseNes of £409,835 at end of 2021 to a more appropriate level of £285.517 at the end of 2023. 35

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 8.2 Flve YearTrack Record Deli￿rable$ 2019 2020 ICOVIDI 1,200 359,334 258.150 101.184 227,630 178,418 {108,4031 180.916 {149,747) 137,149 90,481 2021 2022 2023 Nurnber of Beneficiaries Total Income Total Expenses Surplus l Deficlt Total Reserves Restricted Income Restricted Expenses Unrestricted Income Unre5tritted Expenses Restricted Reserves Unrestrirted ReseNes 6,000 435,339 372,674 62.665 126,446 183,610 1152,9751 251.729 1219,6991 67,134 59,312 6,500 621.938 439.733 182,205 409,835 358,700 1287.907) 263,238 1151,8261 207.942 201.893 8.000 558.4(M) 615,831 157,4311 352.404 376.718 1410,988) 181,682 1204,8431 173.672 178,7a2 8.21X) 690.455 757.342 166,8871 285,517 489,593 1536.9911 2LKI,862 1220,3511 126.274 159,243 8.3 Resebves Policy The total level of reserves has reduced from £352.404 to £285.517 reflecting the investment over the past two years of a 'one-off donation of £109,000 received in 2021. Details of Reserves are set oul in Note 21 to the Financial Statement5. Unrestricted ReseNes WFUK holds cash reseNes to cover costs should il the orBani5ation have to close: ill unexpected costs arise in the ordinary course of business. and iiil funding be paid in arrears. The Dlrectors believe that to cover such eventualities WFUK should hold unrestricted cash reserves equivalent to six months of core expenditure. At the year end, Unrestricted Reserves stood at £159,243, equivalent to some 8.7 months of Unrestricted Expenses. Restricted Reserves Restricted Reserves account for sums contributed by third parties for the provisioll of particular proBrammes which have yet to be spent. At the year end, Reslricted Reserves stood at £126,274. It is to be expected that the level of this reseNe will change significantly from one year to another. 8.4 Investment Pollcy As WFUK have not historically required to make any financial investment, it was not previously deemed necessary to hold an Investment Policy. However, the Trustees recognise that this could become a requirement in the future as the charity continuesto grow. With our purchase of Mann Wood successfully 36

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORn FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 completed in 2024, the Trustees will have a land asset for the first time and new policy will need to be drafted in accordance with this. 8.5 Affillate Funds As in p￿VIouS years, WFUK continue to be custodian trustee5, managing funds and donor5, on behalf of affiliate charities overseas, with whom we share the same values and mission. There are individual tontractual agreements with each charity, which derive a Small amount of income to cover overheads. 9. Responsibilities 9.1 Guarantors Every member promlses, If the Charity Is dissolved while he or she is a member or within twelve months after he or She cease5 to be a member, to contribute such sum (not exceeding £101 as may be demanded of him or her towards the payment of the debts and liabilities of the Charity incurred before he or she ceases to be a member and of the costs and charges and expenses of winiling up and the adjustment of the rights of the contributories among themsefves. 9.2 Trustees. Responslbllltles The Trustees, who are also d1￿CtOrS of Wilderness Foundation UK for the purposes of company law. are responsible for preparing the Trustee5' Annual Report and the Firbancial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the Trustee5 to prepa￿ financial statements for each financial year. These must give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and appllcalion of ￿SoUrCes. This includes the income and expenditure of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial ststements, the Trustees are requlred to: Select sultable accountlng pollcles and then apply them consistently. Observe the methods and principles in the Charf(ies SORP 2019 IFRS 1021. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. Prepare the financial statements on the going tontern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charwtable company will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable atturacy at any tlme the financial postiion of the charitable company and enable them to ensu￿ that the flnancial statements comply with the Companies ACÈ 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable step5 forthe prevention and detection of fraud and other irre8ularities. 37

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIREcfoRS' REPORn FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 In so far as the Trustees are aware- there is no relevant audit infomiation of which the charitable company's auditor is unaware: and the Trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselve5 aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditor 15 aware of that Snformation. Thi5 report ha5 been prepared in accordance with the small companies regime under the Companies Act 2006. This report was approved by the Trustee5 of the charitable company on......%e..aut)o.2Q24........ and si8ne(i on thelr behalf by: s Joanne Roberts Chlef Executive Officer incent Thomp50n Chair 38

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK Independent Auditorfs Report to the Trustees and Members of Wilderness Foundation UK Opinlon We have audited the financial statements of the Wilderness Foundation UK (the 'charitable company'l for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise Statement of Financial Activities. Balance Sheet, Statement of Cashflow and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting poltcies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied In their preparatlon is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financi81 Reporting Standard 102 The FinancSal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our oplnion the financial statements.. give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable companls affairs as at 31 December 2023, and of its Incoming resources and appllcation of resour￿5. Includlng Its income and expenditure for the year then ended: • have been properly prepared in occordance with Uniled Kingdom Generalty Accepled Accounting Practite: and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005 and regulation 8 of the Charities Accounts Iscotlandl Regulations 2006. Basls l¢r oplnlon We conduded our audit in atcordance with International Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standard5 are further described in the auditor respon5ibilitie5 for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We a￿ independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requlrements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, includinE the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responslbllities in accordance with these requlrements. We belleve that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basi5 for our opiniofl. Conclusions relating to going concern In auditing the financial statements. we have concluded that the trustees, use of the Eoing concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast Significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authori5ed for issue. Our responslbilities and the responsibilities of the trustee5 With respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. oiher Infomiation The other information comprises the information included in the trustees, report, other than the financial statements and our auditorfs report thereon. The trustees a￿ responsible forthe other infomiation. Our opinion on the financial statements doe5 not coverthe other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly Stated in our report, we do not expres5 any form of aSSLtrance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit or otherwise appears to be materlally misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material mi55tatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material mlsstatement of thi5 39

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK Independent Auditorfs Report to the Trustees and Members of Wilderness Foundation UK other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Opinions on other matters prescrlbed bythe Companles Act 2006 In our opinion. based on the work undertaken in the tourse of the audit.. the information given in the trustees, report, which includes the directors, report prepared for the purposes of company law, for the financial yearfor whlch the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial slatements; and the directors, ￿port included within the twstees, report has been prepèred in atcordance with applicable legal requirements. Matters on whl¢h we are required to report by exception In the light of the knowledge and understandiT)g of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the direclors, report included within the trustee5' report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companles Act 2006 and the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006 reqyires us to report to you if, in our opinion.. dequate and proper accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us,. or the financial statements are not In agreement with the accountln8 records and returns: or certain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specrfied by law are not made,. or we have not received all the information and explanation5 we require for our audit: or the trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies, regime and take advantage of the small companies, exemption in preparing the directors, report. Respons5bllltles of trustees As explained more fully in the trustees, responsibilities statement set out on page 37. the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they Eive a true and fairview, and for such internal control a5 the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of finanaal statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the tfU5tees are responsible for assessing tlie charitable compan￿5 ability to continue as a goin8 concern, disclosingi a5 applitable, matters related to going concern and uslng the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidatp the charitable companv or to cease operations, or have no realistic ahernative but to do so. Audltor responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements We have been appointed as auditor under section 44llllcl of the Charilies and Trustee Investment Iscotlandl Act 2005 and under the Compantes Act 2006 and report In accordance with the Acts and relevant regulations made or having effect the￿under. Ovr objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditorfs report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance. but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS IUKI will always detect a material misstatement when it exist5. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these rinancial statements. 40

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK Independent Audltorfs Report to the Trustees and Members of Wilderness Foundation UK Irregularities, includlng fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in ￿$pert of irregularities, including fraud. The exlent to which our procedures are capable of detectinB irreBularities, including fraud is detailed below: o.ur approach io identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in re5pert of irregularities. includin8 fraud and non<ompliance with laws and regulatlons, was as follows,. The engagement partner ensured that the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence, capabilities and skills to identify or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and re8ulatlons. We assessed the susceptibility of the comPan￿S financial statements to material misstatement, including obtainin8 an understandlng of how fraud mlght occur bv- Makin8 enquiries of management as to where they considered there was susceptibility to fraud, their knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud. Con5iderinE the internal Controls in place to mitlgate the risks of frnud and non-compliance with laws and regulations. To address the risk of fraud through management bias and overri(Je of controls, we; Perfomied analytical procedure5 to identify any unusual or unexpected relalionship5 Tested journal entries to identify un¢J5ual transactions. In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedu￿5 which included, but were not limited to: AgreeinB financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting doturnentation. Reading the minutes of meetings of those charged with governance. Enquiring of management as to artual and potential litigation and claims. Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there 15 a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compllance wfth regul3tion. This risk increases the more that compllance w￿h a law or regvlation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statement5, as we will be less likety to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error. as fraud invofve5 intentional concealment, forgery, collusion. omission or misrepresentation. As part of an audit in accordance with ISAS IUKI, we exercise professional judgment and maintain PFofessional scepticism throughout the audit. We also- Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design anil perfom) audit proCedU￿S responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that 15 sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as frau(J may involve collusion, forgery, intenlional omissions, misrep￿Sentation$, or the override of internal control. Obtain an understanding of intemal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the charitable Company's internal tontrol. • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the rea50nableness of accounting estimates and related dlsclosures made by the trustees. 41

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK Independent Auditorfs Report to the Trustees and Members of Wilderness Foundation UK Conclude on the appropriateness of the trustees. use of the 8oinB cOn￿rn basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtaine(I, whether a material uncertainty exists ￿lated to events or conditions that may cast signrficant doubt on the charltable company's ability to continue as a golng concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditorfs report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, rf such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditorfs report. However, future events or ¢ondr(ions may cause the charitable company to cease to continue as a going concern. Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial Statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a mannerthat achieves fair presentation lie. gives a true and f3if view). We communicate with those char8ed with governance regarding. among other matters. the planned scope and timing of the audit and signrficant audit findings, including any significant deficiencie5 in intemal control that we identify during our audit. Use of our report This report is made solely to the charitable company's members. as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Conipanles Att 2006, and to the charriable companvs trustees, a5 a body. in accordance with Regulation 10 of the Chariiies Accounts (Scotlandl Re8ulation5 2006. Our audit work ha5 been undertaken so that we might State to the charitable company's members and trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditorfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibiltty to anyone other than the charitable tompany, the charitable CoMpan￿S members as a body and the charitable company's tru5tee5 a5 a body. for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Sandra Morrell FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf of Edmund Carr LLP, Statutopi Auditor 146 New London Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 OAW Date-......4 July.2024 Edmund Carr LLP is eligible to act a5 an auditor in terms of sertion 1212 of the Companies Act 2006. 42

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Unrestrlcted Restrlrted fut)ds funds 2023 2023 Totsl Unrestrlcled Restrlcted funds funds 2022 2022 Total 2023 2022 Notes Income and ertdowments Oonation5 and legacies Charilable activities Other income Investment income Fundraising events Total Income 176,293 9,433 12.507 2.629 382,500 56,454 50,639 558,793 65,887 63,146 2,629 137.118 7.053 25.654 295 11,562 181,682 276,008 72,056 28,654 413,126 79,109 54,308 295 11,562 558,400 21J),862 489.593 690,455 376,718 Ex nditure on: Raising funds Charitsble activities 30,017 190,334 220.351 30,017 727,325 757,342 9.449 195,394 204,843 9,449 606,382 615,831 536,991 536,991 410,988 410,988 Total expenditure Net Incomelexpendlture Net movement in funds 119.4891 147,3981 166.8871 123,1611 134.2701 157.4311 Transfer between funds Total funds brought forward 178.732 173,672 352,404 201,893 207,942 409,835 Total ￿ndS carried forward 159,243 126,274 285,517 178,732 173.672 352,404 The statement of financlal activities includes all galns and losses recogntsed In the year. All Income and expendlture deThre from contlnulng actlvltles. The ststement of flnanclal actlvltles also complies whh the requirements for an income and expendituie a¢¢ount under thè Companle$ Art 2006.

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 Total Funds 2022 Total Fynds Note FIXED ASSETS Tanglble assets 13 2,61)0 CURRENT AsS￿s Stocks and trademark5 Debtors Investments Cash at bank and in hand 14 1.640 19.284 50.(K)O 323,474 394,398 15 16 18,293 296,810 316,743 UABILITIES Credltors.. amounts falling due withln one year 133,8261 141,9941 NET CURRENT ASSETS 282,917 352.404 TOTAL NET ASSETS 285,517 352,404 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restrlrted Funds 21 21 159.243 126.274 178,732 173,672 185,517 352,404 These financial statements have been prepared in attordante with the spetial provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and constitute the annual accounts required by the Companles Act 2006. These financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 24.JuJ*.lQ14..and are signed on their behalf by= Sign by G VB Thompson Trustee Signed by P Martin Trustee Company Number 6003527

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Notes Total 2023 Total 2022 Cash flows from operating activitie5: Cash generated / labsorbed by) from operations Net cash used in investin8 actlvhles Purchase of property* plant & equlpment 26 126,6641 106.688 Net cash used in financing activities Receipt of bank loans Pawnent of bank loan 150,000) Net cash (used Snllgenerated from financing activitie5 150,0001 126.6641 S6,688 Cash and cash equivalents brought forward 323.474 266,786 Cash and cash equivalents carried forward 296,810 323.474 45

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 l. Charity information Wilderne55 Foundation UK 15 a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Trinity House, 2 Whitbreads Business Centre, Whitbreads Fami Lane, Chatham Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3FE. 1.1 Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's memorandum and articles dated Novembei 2006 (amended May 20211, the Companies 2006, the Charities and Trustee Investment Iscotlandl Act 2005, the Charitie5 Accounts1Scotlandl ReBulations 2006 las amended), FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. I'FRS 102,1 and the Charlties SORP'Accounting and Reporting by Chartties- Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their atcounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. leffertive l January 20191. The charily is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements are prepared in 5terlingt which is the functional currency of the charlty. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. The financial statements have been prepared under the hlstorical cost convention. The principal accounting policles adopted are set out below. 1.2 Going concern At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustee5 have a reasonable expertation that the charrty has adequate resources to continue in operational exlstence for the foreseeable future. Thus there is no material Un￿rtaintY regarding the Charity's ability to continue as ? 8oin8 concern ?nd consequently the Trustees believe that the financial statements are appropriatety prepared on such a basi5. 1.3 Charitable funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees In furtherance ol their charltable objectives. Designated funds have been designated for an unrestricted development fund wlthln the Wilderness Foundation. Restricted funds are funds that can only be used for partiCLtlar purposes Within objects of the charitable company. Restrictions arise when specrfied by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. The nature and purpose of each fund Is explained further In the notes to the financbal Statements. 1.4 Intome Income is recognised when the charity Is legally enttiled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and It is probable that income will be received. Income tax recoverable relatlon to donatbons received under gift aid are recognised at the time of the donation. Income from government and other grants is recognised when the charity has entltlement to funds, any performance conditions attached to the grant have been met, it 15 probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. 1.5 Expenditure All e¥penditure is actounted for on an atcruals basis ènd has been included under expenses categories that aggiegate all costs for allocation to activities. Support COSt5, which cannot be directly attributed to particular artivitles, have been proportioned to the direct staff costs allocated to activities. Governance costs include the costs of servicing Trustees. meetings, audit and strategic planning.

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 1.6 Donated good and services Goods donated for resale are included at fair value. being the expected proceeds from sale less the experted costs of sale. If it Is practlcal to assess the fair value at receipt, it is recognised in stock and 'lncome from other trading attivities,. Upon sale, the value of the stock is charged against 'lncome from other trading activities and the proceeds are re¢o8ni5ed as 'lncome from other trading activities, Where it is impractical to fair value the items due to the volume of low value items, they are not recognised in the financial statements until they are sold. This income 15 re¢o8nised within 'ln¢ome from other trading actlvities., 1.7 Tanglble fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are initially rneasured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation ènd any bmpairment losses. Depreciation is recognised so as to wrlte off the cost or valuatlon of assets less their resldual values over their useful lives on the following bases.. Plant and equipment 20% per annum straight line basis Flxtures and fittings 20% per annum stralght Ilne basls The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and 15 iecognised in the statement of financial activities. 1.8 Stock5 Net Tealisable value is the e5tirnated selling prlce less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, sellin8 and distrlbution. 1.9 Cash and cash equivalent5 Cash, cash equivalents and current asset investments include cash in hand. deposits held at call with banks. 1.10 Financial instruments The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Finantial Instruments, and Section 12 'Other Financial Instruments Issues. of FRS 102 to all of its financial Instruments. Flnancial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity beromes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements. when there is a legalty enforceable right to set off the re¢ognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. BasicfinL7nciol osset5 Basic financial asset5, which include debtors ènd cash and bank balances, are Inftially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost usin8 the eflective interest method unless the arrangement constttutes a financin8 transartion, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future recelpts discounted at a market rate of interest. Finantial assets Classified as receivable within one year are not amortised. Basicfin(Jnciol li(Jbilities Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recogni5ed at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is mea5uTed at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable wrihin one year are not amortised. 47

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Debt instrument5 are subsequently Carried at amortised ¢ost, using the effective interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligation5 to pay for good5 or Services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classrfied as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilitles. Trade creditors are re¢o8nised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective Interest method. DerecoEnition of finantial liabilltles Financial liabilities are derecognised when the tharity'5 contractual obligations expire or are discharged or tantelled. 1.1 Employee benefits The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recogni5ed in the period in which the employee's services are received. Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charlty Is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benelits. 2 Critical accountinE estimate and judgements In the application of the charity's accounting pollcies, the trustees are required to make judgements. estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not rea(lilv apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factor5 that are considered to be relevant. Artual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period ili which the estimate is revised where the revision affect5 only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and fijture periods.

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 3 Donatlons and le8acles Vnrestrirted Restricted Funds Funds 2023 2023 Total Funds 2023 Unrestrirted Funds 2022 Restrirted Funds 202Z T¢)tsl Funds 2022 Donations Grants Commissioned Work 69,804 106,489 58,085 318,001 127,889 424,490 104,891 32,227 8,079 242,275 112,970 274,502 6.414 6,414 558,793 25,654 276,C¥)8 25,654 413,126 176,293 382,5(￿• 137,118 4 Charitable activities Total Funds 2023 Total Funds 2022 Therapy camps & training Bespoke education & therapy Other intome Out there incorne Wilderness leadership trails 2,650 42,886 9,133 11,218 950 27,909 26,930 12,120 11,200 79,109 65,887 Analysls by fund Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 9.433 56,454 7,053 72,056 5 Otther income Unrestrirted Funds 2023 Restricted Funds 2023 Total Funds 2023 Total Funds 2022 Other Benerated income Managemeni fees Event income 1,793 3,125 7,589 12.507 50.639 52,432 3,125 7,589 63.146 38,601 4,598 11,109 54,308 50,639 2022 Total 25,654 28,654 54,308 6 Investment Income Unrestrlcted Funds 2023 Restrlcted Funds 2023 Totsl Funds 2023 Total Funds 2022 Bank Interest 2,629 2,629 295 49

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 7 Raising fund5 Unrestrlrted Fund5 2023 Restrlrted Funds 2023 Total Funds 2023 Total Funds 2022 Raising and publicty seeking donations, grants and legacies 30,017 30,017 30.017 30.017 9,449 9,449 8 Charltable actlvltles 2023 2022 Staff costs (see note 111 Direct costs 582,779 51,754 634,533 466,876 36,052 502,928 Share of support costs (see note 91 Share of governance costs (see note 91 63,001 29,791 727.325 78,762 24,692 606,382 Analysls by fund Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 190.334 536.991 727,325 195.394 410,988 606,382 9 Support costs Support Governante costs costs 2023 Support Governance sts costs 2022 Rates Office expenses Professional fees Insulance Marketing Travel Sundry expenses Bad Debt5 28,836 9,014 28,836 9,014 29,262 640 4,009 5,960 14,542 iii 25.619 3,448 25,619 29,262 24,059 24,059 2,705 30.572 6,527 9.780 iii 640 2,705 30,572 6,527 9,780 iii 5,960 14,542 Events Consuhancy costs Bank charges 529 529 633 633 63,001 29,791 92,903 78,762 24,692 103,454 An3lysed between Charitable activriies 63,CQl 29.791 92,903 78,762 24,692 103,454 Support costs include payments to the auditors of £14,40012022: £15.2941 for audit fees.

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 10 Trustees None of the trustees lor any persons connected with them) received benefits from the charity durin8 the year. No trustees were reimbursed expenses during the year 2023:£Nil12022.'£1471. JK Roberts, the Chief Executlve Officer. who is also a trustee, received remuneration for her role as an employee as agreed wtih the Charity Commission, this amounted to £48,19512022'.£46,6001 and employer pension £1,24512022.' £1,227). 11 Employees The average monthly number of employees durlng the year was.. 2023 Number 13 2022 Number li Employment ¢0sts Isee note 8) Wages and Salaries Soci31 security costs Employer pension costs Sessional staff Staff trainin8 and supervislon Total 350.750 28,821 8,287 191.931 2,990 582,779 304,081 25,022 6,318 129,167 2,288 466,876 There were no employees whose annual remuneration wa5 more than £60,000. Total earnings of key management personnel in the year was £48,19512022: £46,600) employers, pension contribuilon £1,24512022: £1,227) and employers, Nl £5.39612022.' £6.1071. 12 Net tncome tor the period Total 2023 Total 2022 This 1$ ststed after char8ln8 . Depreciation Operating Lease renta15 Fee payable to audrioi. 24.817 14,400 39,217 Flxtures and Flttln8S 24,450 15,294 39,744 Total 13 Tangible fixed assets Plant and Equlpment Cost At I january 2023 Additions At 31 December 2023 25,503 2,600 28,103 10,218 35.721 2,600 38.321 10,218 Depreclatlon At I january 2023 Charge for the year Ai 31 December 2023 25,503 10,218 35,721 25,503 10,218 35,721 Net book values At 31 December 2023 At 31 December 2022 51

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 14 Stocks Total 2023 Total 2022 Trademarks 1,640 1,640 15 Debtor5 Amount5 falling due within one year: Total 2023 Total 2022 Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income 6,564 400 11,329 18,293 5,720 976 12,588 19,284 16 Current asset investment 2023 2022 Unlisted investments 50,IXIO 50,000 This include5 monies held within accessible bank a¢counts but not used for everyday operating costs. 17 Commltments under operatirtg leases As 31 December 2023 the company had annual commitments under non-cancellable operating leases as set out below. 2023 Total 2022 Total Within l year More than I year 25.954 3,697 29,651 24,450 24,450 18 Creditors.. amount5 falling due within one year 2023 20ZZ Trade creditors Social security and other taxes Other creditofs Accruals and deferred income 4.523 10,637 2,003 16,663 4,805 18,519 5.806 12,864 33,826 41,994 52

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 19 Deterred incorne 2023 2022 Other deferred income Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follow.. 2023 2022 Deferred income is included within.. Current Liabilities Movements in the year.. DeferTed income at 1st January 2022 Released from previous periods 2,933 12,9331 Deferred income at 31 December 2022 20 Retirement benefit schemes The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employèes. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently adminbstered fund. 21 Funds The income funds of the tharity include restricted funds ¢ompr4s1ng the following unexpended balances of donations and grant5 held on trust for specrfic purposes: Balance at ljanuary 2023 In¢omln8 Resources Resources Expended Transfer Balance at 31 Oecember 2023 Restricted funds CGP TREUN TurnAround Essex Out There Aodemy Wllderness and Nature Therapv 35,077 8,937 21,580 19,606 88,472 101,883 48,5C(I 145,5C#) 7,058 186,652 1132,5091 {47,5441 195,2651 123,3981 1238,2751 4,451 9,893 71,815 3,266 36,849 Totsl restrlcted funds 173,672 489,593 1536.991) 126.274 Unrestrlcted funds Deslgnated funds Other unrestricted funds 50,000 128,732 150,0001 50,000 200,862 1220,3511 159,243 Total unrestricted funds 178,732 21)0,862 (220,3511 159,243 Total funds 352,404 690,455 1757,3421 285,517 53

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Previous year tomparatlve Balance at l January 2022 Incomln8 Resources Resourtes Expended Transfer Balance at 31 December 2022 Restricted funds CGP TREUN TurnAround Essex Out There Academy Wilderness and Nature Therapv 31,253 31.138 48,600 33,890 63,061 124,668 28,180 27,333 31,000 165,537 1120.8441 150,3811 154,3531 (45,2841 1140,1261 35,077 8.937 21,580 19,606 88,472 Total restrlcled funds 207,942 376.718 1410.9881 173,672 Unrestricted funds Designated funds Other unrestricted funds 50,000 1204,8431 150,0001 50.¢JJ) 128,732 201,893 181,682 Total unrestrirted funds 201,893 181.682 IZ04.843) 178,732 Total funds 409,835 558,400 1615,831) 352,404 Re5tri¢ted funds have been disclosed within the requirements of the SORP. Included withln each fund are individu318rants for specific purposes that fit the nature and spirit of each fund disclosed. Chatham Green Project ICGPI- an education initiative bein8 delivered in partnership with Strutt and Parker IFarmsl at Chatham Green in Essex. TREUN- this fund is for the delivery of a youth training programrne in Scotland. TurnAround- launched by the Wilderness Foundation UK in Ortober 2007. It is a multF-faceted, nature based prograrnme enabling vulnerable young people to make posltiye change5 to their live5. Thi5 15 achieved by linking community mentor5, wilderness therapy, skills workshop5 and 5UPPOrt for employment and further education in 6-9 Month cycles. Out There- a progrBmme for young people facing difficuhies in school and home lives. Runs during term time offering a personal development curriculum for children aged 13-15 years. Wildernes5 and Nature Therapy- thi5 is a range of different programme5 offering onllne C*r face to face therapy services. We work with individuals, families, couples and groups. The programme addresses the needs of children, adolescents and adults. 54

WILDERNESS FOUNDATION UK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 22 Anafysi5 of net assets between funds Unrestrlrted funds 2023 Restrlcted funds 2023 Totsl Total 2023 2022 Fund balances at 31 Detember 2023 are represented by: Fixed assets Current assets/lliabilitiesl 2,6CKI 156,643 126,274 282,917 352,404 Long term liabilltles 156,643 126,274 285.517 352,404 23 Affiliate funds At the year end, the cllent held affillate funds of £55,29812022'. £149,924) relatlng to Bush Heritage Austi'alia and WF Africa. These amounts are returnable to the groups and therefore have been removed from the balance sheet. The total Sum received in 2023 £80,151 and total spent £174,286 35 a¢tin8 agents. 24 Related party transactions There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year 12022- none). 25 Analysis of changes in net funds At ljanuary 2023 Cash Flows At 31 December 2023 Cash at bank and in hènd 323,474 126,6641 296,810 323,474 126,6641 296,810 26 Cash generaled from operations 2023 2022 IDefKitl/surplus 166,8871 157,4311 Adjustment for.. Cash on deposit, included within investments Movements in woiklng capltsl: Purchase of property, plant & equipment Ilncreasel in stocks Decreaselllncreasel In debtors (Decreaselllncrease in creditors IDecreasellincrease in deferred income Cash generatedllabsorbed by} from operatlons 50,CI)O 150,OIXI 12,6001 991 18,1681 11.9401 18,992 12,9331 126,6641 106,688 55