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2020-07-31-accounts

Wolfwood Animal Rescue

Registered Charity No:1133826

Trustees Report & Accounts for the year ended 31[st] July 2020

Trustees: Calvin Routledge, Robin Davies, Paul Daley and Heather Wakelin,

Charity Aims -

Report:

The situation regarding the location of our centre and therefore any changes or upgrading continues to remain at a standstill. This is from last years report. “ Last year it was stated that the plans for expansion and any significant financial outlay for the development of the rescue centre and it’s work was on hold. The Government had made extensive and public plans for a national garden village development and relocation of the nearby motorway access and roundabout, with subsequent access roads, which would have a significant impact on the location of the charity. It was understood that some of the land where the rescue is based may be requisitioned. To date, these plans are still in the pipeline, so until there is any firm indication of anything developing, the charity continues to function, whilst being aware that everything could change. Any animal housing and equipment purchases etc will be, and are, transportable.”

Wolfwood continues to provide a service to the community by working alongside the local council stray dog service, Police and local vets. We accept all the stray dogs from the dog wardens as well as those who, for whatever reason, are unable to stay in their current home. Social media continues to provide a useful means of reuniting lost dogs with their owners, thus avoiding entering the ‘stray’ system and having to pay a fine to recover their pet. Raising awareness of the dogs in need, funds required and events to benefit the charity are also entered on the social media platforms, which is an effective means of communication. It’s also useful for raising awareness and warnings of disreputable people and situations to avoid.

Our most challenging and busy time in the year is from April to September when we receive wildlife casualties. They mainly arrive via RSPCA Officers, local vets and sometimes directly from members of the public, although if the animal/bird appears injured we do advise a visit to a vet as the first port of call. Every season is different with new things to learn, experience and share with the staff. It is an exhausting time with very long days, challenging, rewarding and at times fun!

Our equine community fluctuates. Wolfwood is able to assist in the care and rehabilitation of a number of ponies and horses and ultimately offer them for permanent foster care. These don’t generate any income and can be costly to feed and accommodate over the winter months, although their welfare is never compromised.

Wolfwood is purely self funding relying heavily on the income generated from it’s two charity shops. They are situated in diverse communities - a busy city suburb in Lancaster and the coastal holiday town of Morecambe, both are successful. Morecambe has areas of extreme poverty and due to generous donors we are able to offer an excellent value for money facility, which is very popular and meets a need within the neighbourhood.

The shop volunteers are fantastic. They are loyal, hardworking, strong and effective advocates for Wolfwood, many times going way beyond what we expect of them, the rescue centre is unsustainable without them. The charity recycles goods where possible and provides support for the local homeless population when needed.

The rescue centre is run by minimal dedicated staff who work well together and we hugely appreciate the goodwill of all the other volunteers who walk our dogs, help at events and raise funds.

A part time staff member working with the animals and a part timer working within the shops both ceased their employment with the charity. After reassessment it was agreed not to replace the one working with the animals, as it was deemed unnecessary. A part time van driver to mainly assist with home collections of shop donations was employed.

The annual Christmas get together as a means of thanking all volunteers took place and the donated supper was much appreciated.

With the arrival of the Covid19 pandemic and initial lockdown in March 2020 our charity shops closed, all volunteers were suspended from entering the rescue centre and van donation collections were deferred. Our planned fundraising events were all postponed until it became apparent that restrictions were not going to allow any public events, they were subsequently cancelled. The rescue centre continued functioning with our four permanent staff in a ‘Covid bubble’ on an effective rota system.

We were successful in securing the Government grants to offset some of the loss of shop income and innovative supporters have found ways of safely raising funds online, for which we are tremendously grateful. Fantastic donations, large and small, of goods and money have assisted the rescue centre to function almost unaffected by the pandemic.

The wildlife casualties chose to ignore world events, but the reduced number of stray dogs arriving has been significant and in line with other rescue dog centres across the country.

Since the pandemic restrictions Wolfwood has been unable to receive the usual high number of students on placement from the Animal Care Studies Department at Lancaster and Morecambe College, five miles away and Myerscough Higher and Further Education College fourteen miles away. The charity has a good working relationship with tutors and students alike. The exchange of information and experience between students, staff and volunteers benefits all.

We have also been unable to welcome student work experience placements from local schools and colleges and many Duke of Edinburgh Award young people spending their community service time with us. Vulnerable adults, excluded students and people of all ages from various local community groups usually visit and assist with the everyday chores required, as well as learning whilst having some fun, but this is all on hold until the Coronavirus is under control and the constraints moderated.

Despite the major devastating Covid19 pandemic Wolfwood has continued, with to date, staff 100% free of the virus providing the best possible service to the animals and birds in need. Our bank balance is healthy and we are grateful to still be here!

Heather Wakelin

Trustee

www.wolfwood.co.uk

5 March 2021

Wolfwood Profit And Loss Account For the year ended 31 July 2020

Income
Bowerham Shop
Calendar donation
Calendar sales
Christmas Fair
Collection boxes
Dog Show
Donations
Donations - Dog Rehoming
Fund Raising Events
Gift Aid Tax Recovered
Grants
In Memorium
Insurance Commission
Morecambe Shop
Profit on sale of vehicles
Rags
Scrap metal
Gross profit
Expenses
Advertising and PR
Bowerham Shop Electricity
Bowerham Shop Insurance
Bowerham Shop Licences
Bowerham Shop Rates
Bowerham Shop Rent
Bowerham Shop Stationery etc
Calendars
Cleaning
Depreciation
Dog food
Dog show
Electricity
Farm Animals
Horses
Insurance
Kennel equipment
Legal and professional
Morecambe Shop Electricity
Morecambe Shop Insurance
Morecambe Shop Rates
Morecambe Shop Rent
Morecambe Shop Stationery etc
Refreshments
Rent
Repairs and maintenance
Skip hire
Staff training & welfare
Staff uniforms & clothing
Stationery and printing
Sundry expenses
Telephone and internet
Van expenses
Veterinary fees
For the year ended 31 July 2020		 50,637
148
332
2,250
2,746
-
36,714
12,672
897
-
35,000
97,691
-
69,037
1,300
2,350
250
(146)
(1,228)
(245)
(198)
(386)
(5,004)
(714)
(441)
(5,070)
(9,626)
(9,016)
(285)
(3,364)
(757)
(7,836)
(1,062)
(912)
(1,108)
(2,025)
(716)
(1,136)
(16,500)
(3,114)
(47)
(12,000)
(4,065)
(504)
-
(436)
(127)
(203)
(1,176)
(6,153)
(18,254)		 2020
2019
£
£
78,305
450
937
-
4,257
3,006
24,407
4,049
4,504
3,226
-
2,111
453
79,911
-
7,150
360
312,025
213,125
312,025
213,125
(881)
(974)
(400)
(192)
(472)
(5,004)
(95)
(449)
(8,730)
(9,534)
(12,533)
(2,100)
(5,000)
(1,206)
(7,776)
(1,004)
(1,325)
(2,115)
(2,156)
(464)
(2,129)
(18,000)
(84)
(126)
(12,000)
(2,708)
(2,514)
(93)
(395)
(739)
-
(1,194)
(6,323)
(26,275)

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Wages
Wild life
Net profit/(loss)
Wolfwood
Profit And Loss Account
For the year ended 31 July 2020		 (93,405)
(3,698)		 2020
2019
(98,298)
(3,047)
(210,958)
(236,334)
101,067
(23,209)

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl membets of WOLFWOOD On accounts for the year ended 31 JULY 2020 Charity no (if any) 1133826 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust.) for the year ended Re8pon$lbilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {Ihe Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under seclion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)Ibl of the Act. Independènt rrhe charrty's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to •xaminer's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed bodyll. Delete I l if not applicable. I have completed my examination. I confinn that no material matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ") which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records vRre not kept in accordan￿ with section 130 of the Charities Act.. or the accounts did not accord wilh the accounting remrds,. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements con￿mIng the fomi and content of accounts set oul in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair. view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no conoms and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Date: Signed: 3111121 Name: MARK DAND Relevant professional qualification{s) or body IER Oct 2018

(if any): Address: 54 CRAIG WALK WINDERMERE CUMBRIA LA23 2JT Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidan￿ for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examin8rwishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018