Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/06/23 Period start date To 31/05/24 Period end date
Charity name: Red Squirrel South-West Project Ltd
Charity registration number: 1138484
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Promoting the preservation and conservation of the red squirrel and its habitat in the South-West of England |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Public engagement and outreach continued via Wildwood Devon’s red squirrel enclosure and via social media. Work continued with the Exmoor Squirrel Project, working with Exmoor National Park, landowners and the public to clear grey squirrels to allow natural regeneration of woodlands and to work towards the reintroduction of native red squirrels to the area. Supporting the delivery and coordination of a grey squirrel trapping training course, in order to train interested members of the public how to safely and legally remove grey squirrels. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit when reviewing aims and objectives and planning future activity. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| We are grateful for the individual fundraising opportunities that our |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | volunteers take on of their own accord to help support us. Similarly, this is extended to those that donate towards the project. |
|---|---|---|
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | A grant from the Forest Commission Woods into Management Forestry Innovation Fund has enabled the charity to continue the project with Exmoor National Park, hire trappers and officers from the local area and engage with the public about the project. The Grey Squirrel Management Training has allowed the charity to run a national course, endorsed by LANTRA, training registered members how to safely remove grey squirrels to a certified level. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | £13770 in bank account |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds for a period of 3 to 6 months. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £13770 in reserves |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The main risk to the charity comes from a loss of funding within the wildlife charity sector including grants and lack of donation from supporters. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The main sources of income this year was from donations and grants, such as PayPal Donations and the Forestry Commission grants. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Finances will be put towards outreach and public engagement, in particular linked to the Exmoor Squirrel Project and the surrounding areas. Raising the profile of the charity and building supporter network through activities such as fundraising and educational events. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Memorandum and articles of association incorporated 6th May 2010 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable company |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | 3 committee management meetings a year and 1 annual AGM, appointments and roles decided then. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | RSSW is partnered with other wildlife charities such as Wildwood Devon, Exmoor National Park and receives support from other red squirrel charities like European Squirrel Initiative, Red Squirrel Survival Trust, UK Squirrel Accord. These partnerships provide the charity with support and information and enable us to keep up to date with the latest advice and knowledge. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Red Squirrel South West Project |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | British Red Squirrel |
| Registered charity number | 1138484 |
| Charity’s principal address | Escot House Escot Park Ottery St Mary Devon EX11 1LU |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Gannon | Trustee | Chairman | ||
| Patrick John Martin | ||||
| Thomas Edgar | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
John Michael Kennaway, Director
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
INCOME AND EXPENSES JUNE 2023 – MAY 2024
Profit and Loss Account
for year ending May 2024
| Opening Bank Balance as at 1 June 2023 | £43,684.34 | |
|---|---|---|
INCOME |
£ | |
| Paypal Donations | 61.98 | |
| Donations | 546.00 | |
| Frozen Dead Squirrels Sales (Exeter Uni) | 455.00 | |
| Grey Squirrel Management Training Income | 10583.98 | |
| Forestry Commission WIMFIF Grant | 62713.70 | |
| Forestry Commission GSMT Grant | 8597.63 | |
| Gift Aid (HMRC) | 56.78 | |
| The Dogs Butcher (Dead Squirrel Sales) | 75.00 | |
| Box Trap x1 Donation - F. Gilbert | 40.00 | |
| RSST Grant - Lantra Membership | 720.00 | |
| TOTAL Income |
£83,850.07 | |
EXPENSES |
£ | |
| RSSW Charity Administrator | 14007.00 | |
| RSSW Project Coordinator | 1716.89 | |
| M. Kennaway Project Coordinator Hours | 954.50 | |
| GreenNet BRS Website | 150.00 | |
| RSSW Domain Name - 123 REG | 14.39 | |
| RSSW Social Media Platform - Sendible x12 | 302.40 | |
| Policy Bee Charity Insurance | 151.20 | |
| ENP Project Funding Contribution | 45368.11 | |
| ENP Project Trap Box Upgrades (P. Morgan) | 692.50 | |
| PVM Supplies - RSSW Uniform | 107.50 | |
| Zoom Membership | 166.00 | |
| Transfer to RSSW Savings Account | 30000.00 | |
| Grey Squirrel Management Training Expenses | 19170.84 | |
| Bauer Media | 39.00 | |
| Companies House | 34.00 | |
| Stramongate Press Promotional Material Print | 569.70 | |
| Accelerate Business - Independent Verifier | 100.00 | |
| Field Studies Council - QGIS Staff Training | 220.00 | |
| TOTAL Expenditure | £113,764.03 | |
| Bank Balance end of 31st May 2024 | £13,770.38 |
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full name(s) | ||||
| Position (eg Chair, Secretary, etc) |
Charlotte Gannon Trustee and Director ~~ee ee~~ ~~ee~~ |
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| Date | 24/01/2025 ~~Po~~ |