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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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.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."
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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
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3.5 Brave Futures Therapy Programme
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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