## Wolfwood Animal Rescue Registered Charity No:1133826 ## **Trustees Report & Accounts for the year ending 31st July 2023** ## **Trustees:** Calvin Routledge, Robin Davies, Paul Daley, Sarah Hayland, Juli Scanlan, Graham Clark and Heather Wakelin. ## - **Charity Aims** - to relieve the suffering of abandoned, unwanted and neglected dogs in need of care and protection, by the provision of temporary accommodation and a re - homing service. - to relieve the suffering of injured and displaced wildlife by a recovery service and provision of care and rehabilitation. - to provide sanctuary and care for rescue horses and ponies until permanent adoption is found. - to advance public education in matters concerning the welfare of such animals and birds. ## **Report** Wolfwood has experienced another successful year caring for, and rehabilitating wildlife casualties, working with rescue/needy dogs until new loving homes are found and providing sanctuary for a number of horses and ponies. The staff have a good working relationship with local Vets, RSPCA Officers and when required, Officers of the local Police Force. The Charity Founder welcomes opportunities to speak at community groups. He shares his passion for the interesting, challenging, but extremely rewarding work, and how the charity is funded. He is well received and usually returns with much appreciated kind donations. Since the conclusion of the Covid pandemic and it’s restrictions, volunteers are now back on site, with work placements from various colleges and organisations resuming. In many cases the experience assists students decide if future employment working with animals is what they really want, or can cope with, it can be quite a revelation for them. A steady stream of dogs pass through, with some breeds easier to rehome than others. Suitable homes are not always forthcoming. Unfortunately and occasionally, a dog may have to wait some considerable time, but they are given the best time and care while waiting. The wildlife casualty season is always busy. It used to occur from April to early September, but climate change has made it less predictable - nature is becoming confused. Our two very successful charity shops continue to generate a healthy revenue, especially as they are located in an area of significant poverty and provide inexpensive quality goods. The staff and volunteers don’t always have an easy job, but they are loyal and hardworking, which we hugely appreciate and we are well supplied with donated goods. A few changes have occurred within the staff, including the appointments of an Administration Officer and Equine Manager. Our teams work well together and it’s an ongoing learning experience, which includes keeping records and the maintenance of our website, not just working with the residents. A number are students, who we employ at the weekends. Unfortunately, we turn away a steady stream of employment applicants, the charity can only accommodate a limited number. In January 2023, as a result of the resignation of one of our Trustees, three new ones were appointed. All have been long time, reliable supporters of the charity and we have confident expectation of gaining from their varying skills and expertise. Wolfwood doesn’t own it’s own premises. Renting within a privately owned pet boarding concern since its foundation, the charity has been extremely grateful. A few amazing and very welcome legacies and the notification of one further, is enabling the Trustees to consider and plan for the future. The creation of a new M6 junction, which has been on the cards for many years and will encroach on our current location, causing a negative effect on all aspects of the rescue work, during and after construction, is giving us serious cause for thought. Ownership of the premises changed in March 2023 when it was acquired by the University of Lancaster. We are now leasing the facilities from them, with a review of the lease due in five years time. The horses and ponies have been transferred to privately owned purpose built accommodation, which is eminently more appropriate, a lot easier and more efficient for giving the care and exercise they need and deserve. It was always envisaged for Wolfwood to be independent and have ownership of it’s own centre. It has taken sixteen years to become a sustainable charity, recognised for it’s passionate work with wildlife casualties, alongside giving love, care, treatment and training to rescue/ dogs in need, of a new loving home, and providing sanctuary for a few horses and ponies. Wolfwood is incredibly grateful for the love and support received over the years, acknowledging that other animal rescue centres may not be so fortunate. We look forward to an exciting future. Heather Wakelin Wolfwood Trustee 8th February 2024 Wolfwood Balance Sheet As at 31 July 2023 |FA - Plant and machin
Cost - b/fwd
Cost - additions
Cost - disposals
Depn - b/fwd
Depn - charge
Depn - disposals
FA - Motor vehicles
Cost - b/fwd
Cost - disposals
Depn - b/fwd
Depn - charge
Depn - disposals
FA - Spare category
Cost - Morecambe Shop Fitting
M/c Shop Fittings Deprec'n
FA - Other
Fencing for horse enclosures
Fencing for horses depreciation
Land
Debtors
Valley View
Bank
Co-operative Bank
HSBC
Petty cash
Temporary Lloyds
Creditors
Amy Wakelin
C&T
Valley View
Net assets
Capital account
Brought forward
Net profit
Total funds|13,915
14,233
-
(12,259)
(2,612)
-
13,278
20,400
-
(6,538)
(8,508)
-
5,354
2,002
(2,002)
-
6,954
(4,868)
42,000
44,086
5
5
450,741
-
685
-
451,426
(437)
(200)
(50)
(687)
354,298
159,165|2023
2022
£
£
30,071
-
(16,156)
(27,067)
(1,348)
16,156
1,656
26,050
(5,650)
(3,679)
(8,508)
5,650
13,862
2,002
(2,002)
-
6,954
(3,477)
42,000
45,477
-
-
-
292,904
685
138
293,727
514,149
354,723
(325)
(150)
50
(425)
(687)
(425)
513,462
354,298
£
£
300,611
53,686
513,462
354,298
513,462
354,298| |---|---|---| Page 1 of 1 Wolfwood Profit And Loss Account |Income
Bowerham Shop
Calendar donation
Calendar sales
Christmas Fair
Collection boxes
Donations
Donations - Dog Rehoming
Donations - Storm Damage
Donations - Wildlife
E Bay Sales
Fund Raising Events
Gift Aid Tax Recovered
In Memorium
Morecambe Shop
Gross profit
Expenses
Advertising and PR
Animal Rescue
Bank charges
Bowerham Shop Licences
Bowerham Shop Rent
Cleaning
Depreciation
Dog food
Electricity
Horses
Insurance
Kennel equipment
Legal and professional
Morecambe Shop Rent
Postage
Rates
Rent
Repairs and maintenance
Staff training & welfare
Stationery and printing
Telephone and internet
Van expenses
Veterinary fees
Wages
Wild life
Net profit
For the year ended 31 July 2023|105,314
515
70
2,835
1,229
30,113
11,861
-
1,255
273
4,387
6,720
172,313
200,290
(2,086)
-
(1,311)
(216)
(5,004)
(4,893)
(12,511)
(17,245)
(13,625)
(9,781)
(4,248)
(2,263)
(2,218)
(12,000)
(53)
(4,308)
(13,000)
(24,890)
(790)
(285)
(1,283)
(8,062)
(75,536)
(158,856)
(3,546)|2023
2022
£
£
81,243
550
302
-
1,662
21,612
8,229
7,775
718
740
4,719
-
32,283
159,197
537,175
319,029
537,175
319,029
(573)
(24,000)
(564)
(273)
(5,004)
(7,648)
(11,247)
(4,624)
(5,062)
(8,488)
(2,203)
(1,603)
(1,168)
(11,500)
(144)
(2,363)
(10,000)
(3,740)
(368)
(1,063)
(931)
(5,226)
(36,113)
(115,601)
(5,839)
(378,011)
(265,343)
159,165
53,686| |---|---|---| Page 1 of 1 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIAND ANO WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Roport to th• trusts LFV**X)D On aeeounts for the year ended 31 Juty 2023 Charity no (if any) 1133826 Sot oul on pagog I￿￿￿￿tr ￿￿e ot•dUliDnai sh40151 I reFK)rt to the trustees on my examination of the acca)unts of the above charity Ilhe Trusf) for the year ended Ro8pon81bllltle8 and bas1• of r•port A6 the ch8riV8 trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Chanties Act 2011 (Ihe W. I report in respect of ry examination of the Trust'8 accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out ry examination, I have foll￿￿ed all the applicable DirectK)ns given by the Charity Commlssion under Section 145(5>lb) of the Ad. Indepond•nt Tr charitr/s gro88 In(Th￿ exceeded £250,000 and l am qualfied to oxamlnefs Statem•nt undertake the examinatK)n by belng a qualified member of linsert name of applicable Ilsted Ix)tty]]. Delete I l rfTr)t 8pplirAble. I have completed my examinatlon. l (￿n￿mi thal no materlal matt8r8 have me to my allention in conneclion wilh the examination (other than that disdosed below ') wh￿h gples me Cause to b81ieve that in, any material the accounting records were kept In ￿cordanCe with 88Ction 130 of the Charrties Act.. or the accounts dtsj not accor(I with the accounting records., or the ￿Ount8 did not comply wilh Ihe applKable requirements o)nceming the form and content of accounts set wl In Ihe Charftles (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts gNe 8 'true and fairf view which is not a matter )nsidered as part of an independent examinatKM. I have no concems and have come a(¥oss no (thr mattern n connection with the examinatK•n to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a propef ufKlerstanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Please delete the in the br￿ets rfthey do not ap￿. Slgned: 3110312024 Name: Ricardo Musetti Relevant professlonal quallflcatlonls) or body FCCA- 0789322 IER Oct 2018