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2025-12-31-accounts

Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity

Report and Unaudited Accounts

For the year ended 31[st] December 2025

Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity Registered charity number 1145477

Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity

Charity Information

Trustees

Rebecca Willers (Chairperson) Sally Willers (Secretary) Colin Taylor (Treasurer) Jeanette Richards Mike Hunter Liz Dams Yvonne Morrin Liz Bennett Tasha Ennew Matthew Gildersleeve (Appointed 22/05/2025)

Independent Accountants

Curnow & Co Limited Brackenhurst Lee Ilfracombe EX34 8LW

Business address and contact details

c/o. Shepreth Wildlife Park Station Road Shepreth Royston Herts SG8 6PZ

Email: swcc@sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk

Registered Charity Number

1145477

Bankers

Lloyds TSB The Cross 2 Melbourn Street Royston Herts SG8 9AB

Governing Document

Constitution

Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity

Reports and Accounts

Contents
Trustees Report 1-20
Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities 21
Independent Examiner’s Report 22-23
Statement of Financial Activities 24
Balance sheet 25
Notes to the Accounts 26-29

SWCC Annual Report 2025

Report of the Trustees

During the Thirteenth year (2025) of operation the Charity, Trustees and volunteers have undertaken work falling within the following:

  1. Raising funds through various means to donate to other charities whose aims are consistent with the Charity’s own but have the local presence and expertise to achieve the Charity’s objectives.

  2. Management of the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital.

  3. Events successfully delivered: Easter Conservation Trail, Elephant Event, Hedgehog Event, Otter Event, Red Panda Event, Lemur Event, Halloween Event, Annual Raffle, Santa’s Grotto.

  4. Recruitment and training of staff and volunteers to manage the hedgehog programme. 5. Educating the general public about conservation projects supported by SWCC and the work of the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital

Achievements and Performance

1. The Board of Trustees

The Charity has continued to raise funds for a variety of conservation causes in line with its aims and objectives.

2. Donations

The Charity raised and made donations of funding and equipment to:

3. SWCC Hedgehog Hospital

The Charity raised the funds required to keep the Hedgehog Hospital running efficiently. In the 2025 reporting period, the hospital admitted 431 hedgehogs. The success of this reporting period is credit to the staffing team and volunteers who continue to work hard to ensure that high standards of welfare are maintained throughout the year.

We would like to acknowledge Natasha Ennew and Kirstie Coddington for collating this data and producing this report on behalf of SWCC.

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SWCC Hedgehog Hospital Data Annual Report

Repor&ng Period: 01.01.25 – 31.12.25

431 246 57% 52 475g 47% 45
Hedgehogs
Admitted		 Released to Wild
Survival Rate		 Avg Days in Care
Avg Weight Gain
Required
Medication		 Postcode Areas

THE HEADLINE

In 2025, 431 hedgehogs came through our doors and 246 were released back to be wild — an astounding 57% survival rate. Again, this year surpassing the expected study outcome from Molony et al (2007); that concludes only 30 to 40% of wildlife casualties are successfully released back into the wild.

Out During Day' remained the leading cause of admission (56% of cases). Our core catchment spans Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, and Bedfordshire, with CB25 9JZ our single busiest postcode. With an average length of stay of 52 days and 47% of hedgehogs requiring medication, every rescue reflects meaningful staff, veterinary and volunteer investment — made possible by our supporters. OUTCOMES FOR 431 HEDGEHOGS

57% of hedgehogs were successfully released. 27% sadly died despite our care, 13% required humane euthanasia, and 2% were dead on arrival. 1% remain in our care.

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Outcomes for 431 Hedgehogs
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7, 2% 6, 1%
54, 13%
Released
Died
Euthanised
118, 27% 246, 57% Dead on Arrival
S>ll in Care
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ADMISSION REASONS — SUMMARY

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TOTAL ADMISSIONS CATEGORIES TOP REASON
431 11 ODD (56%)
Hedgehogs admitted Distinct reason codes Most common admit reason
Admissions Reasons
Out During Day Orphan Other Injured Nest Disturbed
Trapped Born in Cap@vity Underweight AEack Ringworm
Nest
Disturbed Trappe
, 21 d, 17
Other, 34
Born in
Cap@vity, 13 AEac
k, 9
Underweigh
Out During Day, 241 Orphan, 53 Injured, 22 t, 13 Ri…
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INSIGHT #2

INSIGHT #5

The top 3 reasons (ODD, ORP, OTHER) account for 328 of 431 admissions (76%).

THE HEDGEHOG YEAR — SEASONAL PATTERNS

Hedgehog admissions follow a predictable seasonal rhythm. Spring brings injured adults waking from hibernation; summer brings orphaned juveniles (our 'urchins'); autumn brings underweight youngsters racing to reach hibernation weight before winter. June was our busiest month with 83 admissions, followed by August (62), October (54), September (53), and November (52). Winter months (December– March) are quieter as hedgehogs hibernate, but those we do admit are often in critical condition.

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Age Group Propor2ons by Month (Trend)
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Urchin Juvenile Adult Senior
January February March April May June July August September October November
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Monthly Admissions — Age Group Composi&on

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90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Urchin Juvenile Adult Senior TBA Not Spec.
January February March April May June July August September October November December
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OUR GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Hedgehogs came to us from 45 postcode areas across Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. CB25 9JZ was our single busiest postcode. The geographic spread reflects the generous network of finders, finders’ vets, and smaller rescues that trust us with hedgehogs in need. Our core catchment spans Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, and Bedfordshire. The single postcode with the most admissions was CB25 9JZ with 9 hedgehogs — a hot-spot for hedgehog activity.

Hedgehog Admissions by Postcode Area (darker = more admissions)

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PE7 3
CB6 2
PE28 4
CB7 5
CB25 9 Series1
CB8 8
52
MK44 2
MK43 8
SG19 2
0
CB21 4
SG8 5
SG7 5
CB10 2
SG5 3 CB11 3
SG4 7
CM6 2
SG11 1
CM17 0
SG13 8
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Top 10 Postcode Areas
PE29 17
CB1 17
CB6 20
PE27 22
CB25 22
CB24 22
CB23 24
PE19 28
CB22 36
SG8 52
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Top 10 Individual Postcodes
PE27 3DB 5
CB6 3WT 5
CB6 2RA 5
CB24 8XY 5
CB11 4JB 5
CB1 9BN 5
SG7 6HL 6
CB24 1EA 6
SG18 8PA 7
CB25 9JZ 9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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Admissions by Postcode Area & Age

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AL
LU
NN
CM
MK
IP
PE
SG
CB
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Urchin Juvenile Adult Senior
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OUR GEOGRAPHIC REACH CONTINUED

Admissions by postcode area and age shows that juveniles/urchins cluster in a small number of postcode “hotspots” (often linked to seasonal nest disturbance and garden hazards), whereas adult admissions are more geographically spread across the wider catchment through day-finds, road incidents, and vet/referral routes. Adult-heavy postcodes can flag persistent hazards or very active reporting communities.

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Outcomes Distribu&on — 431 Hedgehogs (2025)
DOA In Care
2% 1%
Euthanasia
13%
Death Release
27% 57%
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Age Group Admitted Released Survival %
Urchin 129 109 84%
Adult 94 50 53%
Juvenile 186 82 44%
Senior 19 3 16%
TOTAL 431 246 57%


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50
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200
BCS 1		 BCS Score Admitted Released Survival %
BCS 1 10 0 0%
BCS 2 185 81 44%
BCS 3 184 127 69%
BCS 4 39 31 79%
BCS 5 5 4 80%

BCS @ ADMISSION → RELEASE RELEVANCE

Body Condition Score at admission is one of the strongest single predictors of release. Of 423 hogs scored on arrival, survival climbs almost linearly with BCS — BCS 1 hogs released 0% (0 of 10), BCS 2 44%, BCS 3 69%, BCS 4 79%, and BCS 5 80%. Practically: a hog arriving at BCS 3+ is 1.6× more likely to be released than a BCS 2, and emaciated (BCS 1) admissions almost never make it home. BCS should therefore be used at triage to set realistic prognoses, prioritise nutritional intervention for BCS 1–2 cases, and flag likely-long-stay hogs for capacity planning. The underlying admission reason must also be taken into consideration i.e. a hedgehog with a BCS of 4 that has been subject to an unsurvivable RTA would not be a candidate for a successful release.

KEY INSIGHTS

GENDER SPLIT INFORMATION

Overall, the rescue sees 54% male / 46% female. The skew is driven by Urchins (males 57%) and the SG/PE catchments — not by adults or juveniles, which are essentially balanced. The CB catchment is the one notable countertrend (female-leaning). In general, both sexes are well-represented.

BLOCK 4 — GENDER SPLIT BY AGE GROUP (Male / Female side-by-side) BLOCK 4 — GENDER SPLIT BY AGE GROUP (Male / Female side-by-side) BLOCK 4 — GENDER SPLIT BY AGE GROUP (Male / Female side-by-side) BLOCK 4 — GENDER SPLIT BY AGE GROUP (Male / Female side-by-side) BLOCK 4 — GENDER SPLIT BY AGE GROUP (Male / Female side-by-side) BLOCK 4 — GENDER SPLIT BY AGE GROUP (Male / Female side-by-side) BLOCK 4 — GENDER SPLIT BY AGE GROUP (Male / Female side-by-side) BLOCK 4 — GENDER SPLIT BY AGE GROUP (Male / Female side-by-side) BLOCK 4 — GENDER SPLIT BY AGE GROUP (Male / Female side-by-side) BLOCK 4 — GENDER SPLIT BY AGE GROUP (Male / Female side-by-side) BLOCK 4 — GENDER SPLIT BY AGE GROUP (Male / Female side-by-side) BLOCK 4 — GENDER SPLIT BY AGE GROUP (Male / Female side-by-side) BLOCK 4 — GENDER SPLIT BY AGE GROUP (Male / Female side-by-side)
Not Spec.
Urchin
Juvenile
Adult
Senior
TBA
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
Postcode Area
CB(Cambridge)
36
29		 32 40
19
22
5
4		 0 0 0 0
SG(Stevenage)
16
12		 36 23
20
15		 0
3
0		 0 0
1
PE(Peterborough)
15
12		 23 20 5
8
4
1		 0
1
0		 0
CM(Chelmsford)
3
1		 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
MK(Milton Keynes) 0 0 2 0
1
0		 0 0 0 0 0 0
LU(Luton) 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
AL(St Albans)
2
0		 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
IP(Ipswich) 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NN (Northampton) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL
72
54
98
84
46
46
9
8
0
1
0
1

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Gender DistribuFon
250
225
194
200
150
100
50
12
0
Male Female Not Identified
Male Female Not Identified
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KEY INSIGHTS

DAYS IN CARE

STAY BAND BREAKDOWN

Stay Band Count % of Total Interpretation
< 7 days 83 24% DOA,euthanasia,orquick turnarounds
7-30 days 50 14% Short-term stabilization & release
30-90 days 158 45% Standard rehabilitation cases
90-180 days 49 14% Complex medical or overwinter care
> 180 days 9 3% Long-term overwinter/chronic cases
TOTAL 349 100%

Days In Care ANALYSIS

< 7 days 7-30 days 30-90 days 90-180 days > 180 days

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The British Hedgehog Preservation Society conclude that Hedgehogs build a mental map of their home range to help better navigate their environment. Hedgehogs released from unknown sites face larger competition for resources and a greater risk of road mortality. They may also spread infectious diseases to new populations. Simply release a hedgehog where they will be most content, within its original home range.

However, it is not always possible to release back home for several reasons:

The Hospital Team strive to get the hedgehogs back home as swiftly as possible. For whatever reason, where this is not possible, or suitable, the nearest location to the home site is preferred to be used.

This view represents the release picture by Post Code view, unfortunately this does not show actual distance. For instance, a hedgehog released outside of the main postcode area CB1 to SG8 may only be a few miles away and is still suitable.

KEY INSIGHTS

Of 246 released hogs, 146 (59%) are released within the same outward postcode (Home + Same Sub Postcode) — i.e. effectively back to where they were found.

A further 41 hogs (17%) are released to the same main postcode area (e.g. CB→CB) but a different outward code — still local, but not the original road.

Only 55 hogs (22%) are released outside the main postcode area where they were found — these are the longerdistance translocations.

Release Distance — Admission vs Release Postcode

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80
76
70
70
60
55
50
41
40
30
20
10
4
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Home Same Sub Postcode Same Main Postcode Outside Main Postcode Unknown/Missing
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RELEASE DISTANCE BREAKDOWN (released hogs only) RELEASE DISTANCE BREAKDOWN (released hogs only) RELEASE DISTANCE BREAKDOWN (released hogs only) RELEASE DISTANCE BREAKDOWN (released hogs only) RELEASE DISTANCE BREAKDOWN (released hogs only)
CodCategory
Count % of Total Definition
1 Home 76 3 1% Completepost code match(e.g. CB21 5EZ→CB21 5EZ)
2 Same Sub Postcode 70 2 8% Same outward code,different inward(e.g. CB21 5EZ→CB21 4NT)
3 Same Main Postcode 41 1 7% Same area letters,different outward code(e.g. CB21 5EZ→CB4 2PS)
4 Outside Main Postcode 55 2 2% Different area letters(e.g. CB21 5EZ→SG8 7DW)
Unknown/Missing 4 2% Incomplete data
TOTAL
246
100%

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Releases by UK Postcode District
PE9, 2
CB6, 11
PE2
PE27, 18
8, PE29, 6
13
CB24, 14 CB
IP33, 1
25,
MK44, PE19, 15 CB4, 1 14
CB5, 2
1 CB1, 1
CB23, 27 CB
MK4 SG1 CB22, 21 8,
3, 2 9, CB21, 1
10 SG 11
SG18, 7
8,
SG7 27 CB10 2
, 6 CB10, 5
SG6, 4 CB11,
SG5,
4
5 SG
SG4
9, 2
, 4
SG2, 4
SG3, 2
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Releases
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The release map above illustrates the distribution density of released hedgehogs. Higher densities of releases are observed in specific areas of Cambridge, Stevenage and Peterborough.

Compliance

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The table below illustrates our adherence to responsibilities regarding antibiotic usage.

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MEDICATED
47%
Required Medication
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Drug Name Administered Category
None Administered 0 A Avoid
None Administered 0 B Restrict
Synulox 19 C Caution
Diatrim 29 D Prudence
Baytril 1 D Prudence

WHAT IF?

If we deduct the Hedgehogs that we were never able to save like Euthanasia’s, dead on arrival and those that pass within 48 hours of admittance (deemed unsavable as they are already in critical decline and would require critical care facilities; the total release percentage will increase from 57% to 75%.

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What If?
2%
23%
75%
Release Death In Care
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The Unsavable

The table below show the numbers that have either passed or were released within 48 hours of arrival at the hospital. These have been deducted from the data set to produce the ‘What If’ view.

&WHAT IF? Chart
Death <2 45
Euthanasia<2 38
Release<2 9
DOA 7

Report of the Trustees (continued)

3.1 Staffing

SWCC employs a Hospital Manager and two part-time Welfare Assistants. Volunteers are continually recruited and trained to maintain the hospital on a seven-day/week basis.

Alongside Shepreth Wildlife Park, SWCC employs a Conservation Officer to co-ordinate the community engagement programme and help develop the longer-term conservation strategies.

3.2 Release Programme

At the time of reporting, 246 hedgehogs were successfully released back into the wild. We would like to thank the Hospital staff, volunteers and Release Site Co-ordinator for this tremendous success.

3.3 Hedgehog Scientific Advisory Board (HSAB - Research)

The SWCC Hedgehog Hospital has continued to support student research projects by offering its data for desk studies and assisting in research conducted at other institutions and in the field.

SWCC re-launched the Blue Tag Release Programme. The year was spent designing a new information leaflet, updating the website with information on the project, sourcing the supply of 2000 unique biodegradable tags and testing glue samples in preparation for the first release.

3.4 Hedgehog Helpline

SWCC staff manned the hedgehog helpline.

4. Website

The SWCC website (www.swccharity.org) continued to be updated.

5. Fundraising

The committee continued to meet virtually to discuss grant applications and upcoming fundraising events. Regular fundraising event days took place during the year. We would like to thank the following people for their sponsored fundraising events:

We would like to thank the following Shepreth Wildlife Park staff for arranging SWCC Fundraising events throughout the year:

During 2025, the charity received regular monthly donations from 22 individuals totaling £412.30 per month.

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5.1 Grants

Grants were applied for and received from:

SWCC reached the final stage of the £100,000 International Landrover Defender awards.

6. Media

The SWCC Hedgehog Hospital continued to receive good media coverage, and SWCC staff and volunteers maintained a successful social media presence.

7. Education

Adult and child versions of ‘Guide to Hedgehogs’ leaflet continued to be distributed, in addition to the PDF download from the SWCC website: https://swccharity.org/guide-to-help-hedgehogs

The monthly awareness and conservation events, which ran on-site throughout 2025 to help highlight the work of SWCC and other conservation initiatives, took the form of invited speakers, workshops, and relevant educational games.

The promotional video of the history of the wildlife park and the work of the conservation charity and SWCC Hedgehog Hospital, continued to be screened to the 90,000 visitors to the wildlife park in 2025, to help promote conservation awareness.

A grant was applied for, to build a SWCC Conservation Hub. This was successfully awarded for £45,000. Funds and project to commence in 2026.

8. Community

Community plays a significant role in what we do, from training volunteers, assisting students with the research element of the hedgehog programme, to advising people on how to make their garden wildlife friendly.

Our Conservation Officer and Volunteer Release-site Co-ordinator continue to work closely within the local community and with organised wildlife groups, to inspire and encourage citizen science programmes and enthuse young people to engage in wildlife and habitat restoration projects. Between them they also attended a significant number of pre-booked formal talks and events including school assembly talks, sustainability events, WI talks and uniform group events.

We would like to thank both Judith Large and Liz Dams for their time spent on this community engagement.

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Report of the Trustees (continued)

Financial Review

The financial accounts are set out on pages 24 - 29. The financial statement has been prepared implementing the Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charities issued by the Charity Commission for England and Wales (effective January 2019) and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2015).

During the period the principal sources of funding were fundraising and donations.

The Statement of Financial Activities shows net deficit of £17,473 which reduces the reserves brought forward of £67,087 make total reserves of £49,614 at the year end. The Restricted funds total £2,345 (Red Panda £500, Otter £625 and Elephant £1,220) which leaves free reserves of £47,269.

The Trustees are satisfied that these reserves are sufficient at the present time.

Plans for future years

The Charity expects to increase its fund-raising and obtain grants to pay for the hospitals running costs, employ staff and to allow it to continue to donate to other charities.

This report was approved by the board of Trustees on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2026 27th May

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Statement of Trustees Responsibilities

Charity Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including Statement of Financial Activities, for the financial year. In preparing those financial statements, the management committee should follow best practice and:

The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2026 27th May

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Independent Examiner’s Report

Report of the Independent Examiner to the trustees on the Unaudited accounts of the charity for the year ended 31[st] December 2025

I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31[st] December 2025, which are set out on pages 24 to 29.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this period under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity’s gross income did not exceed £500,000 although the charity’s trustees have requested that an independent examiners report is undertaken. I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit under Charities Commission law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

My examination was conducted in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

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Independent Examiner’s Report (continued)

Independent Examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act;

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or

  4. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

…………………………….

P J Curnow FCCA

Curnow & Co Limited Chartered Certified Accounts Brackenhurst Lee Ilfracombe EX34 8LW

Date: 27[th] May 2025

Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity

Charity Number: 1145477

Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 31 December 2025

Restricted
Restricted
Restricted
Restricted
Restricted
Restricted
Restricted
Unrestricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Hedgehogs
Tigers
Red Panda
Otter
Lemur
Elephant
Charity Ball
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Incoming Resources
Donations
30,185
1,711
122
425
447
568
667
Fundraising
368
1,054
187
165
181
552
Grants
24,165
Interest Received
534
31,087
26,930
122
612
612
749
1,219
-
Asset and Investment Sales
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total Incoming Resources
31,087
26,930
122
612
612
749
1,219
-
Resources Expended
Donations
650
805
1,603
Fundraising
Fundraising
72
1,027
43
Charity Ball Costs
Equipment
Garden memorial project
188
Hospital Costs
Hospital supplies
2,431
Veterinary
7,062
Hospital equipment
Waste Disposal
Repairs and maintenance
1,364
Administration
Staff wages
52,589
Staff pensions
1,446
Printing/Stationery/Advertising
154
Accountancy
1,016
Subscriptions
356
Bank Charges
18
Website
718
Insurance
1,227
Electricity
2,637
Telephone
412
Solar Panels
Staff Training
53
Depreciation
Leasehold property
2,933
6,735
68,968
650
805
-
1,603
43
-
Asset and Investment Purchas
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total Resources Expended
6,735
68,968
650
805
-
1,603
43
-
Net Income for the year
24,352
-42,038
-528
-193
612
-854
1,176
0
Transfers between funds
-16,763
16,582
163
-66
13
88
-17
0
Total funds brought forward
39,680
25,456
365
759
0
766
61
0
Total funds carried forward
47,269
0
0
500
625
0
1,220
0		 Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Year ended
Year ended
31/12/2025
31/12/2024
£
£
34,125
38,396
2,507
54,339
24,165
38,358
534
332
61,331
131,425
-
-
61,331
131,425
3,058
7,118
1,142
1,912
-
22,102
-
-
188
-
2,431
2,408
7,062
8,664
-
-
-
6,512
1,364
-
-
52,589
46,081
1,446
2,077
154
-
1,016
715
356
246
18
8
718
240
1,227
1,745
2,637
3,320
412
884
-
15,922
53
2
2,933
2,933
78,804
122,889
-
-
78,804
122,889
-17,473
8,536
0
0
67,087
58,551
49,614
67,087

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Charity Number: 1145477

Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity

Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2025

Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
(3)
Current Assets
Cash at Bank and in hand
Stock
Sundry Debtors
Prepayments
Creditors: Amounts due within one year
(4)
Net Current Assets
Total Assets less Current Liabilities
Creditors: Amounts due over one year
Net Assets
Funds of the Charity
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds: Hedgehogs
Tigers
Red Panda
Otter
Lemur
Elephant
Charity Ball
Total Funds		 £
£
17,602
31,801
1,896
-
-
(1,685)
32,012
49,614
0
49,614
47,269
-
-
500
625
-
1,220
-
49,614
31/12/2025		 £
£
20,535
60,781
2,491
3,801
-
(20,521)
46,552
67,087
0
67,087
39,680
25,456
365
759
-
766
61
-
67,087
31/12/2024		 £
£
20,535
60,781
2,491
3,801
-
(20,521)
46,552
67,087
0
67,087
39,680
25,456
365
759
-
766
61
-
67,087
31/12/2024
67,087
0
67,087
39,680
25,456
365
759
-
766
61
-
67,087

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Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity

Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 31[st] December 2025

1. Accounting policies Basis of preparation of accounts

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards for Smaller Entities (FRSSE), effective April 2008, and all other applicable standards, as modified by the Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting issued by the Charity Commissioners for England & Wales, effective October 2005. The accounts have been drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Charities Act and the Companies Act.

The company has also taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No. 1 from the requirement to produce a cash flow statement.

The Charity is entirely dependent on donations, fundraising and grants as a consequence the going concern basis is also dependent on the continuation of donations, fundraising and grants.

The particular accounting policies adopted are set out below.

Accounting convention

The financial statements are prepared, on a going concern basis, under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of freehold land and buildings and fixed asset investments.

Incoming Resources

Incoming resources are accounted for on a receivable basis deferred as described below where appropriate. Grants are all included in voluntary income on the SOFA.

Recognition of liabilities

Liabilities are recognised on the accruals basis in accordance with normal accounting principles, modified where necessary in accordance with the guidance given in the Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting issued by the Charity Commissioners for England & Wales.

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Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity

Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 31[st] December 2025 (Continued)

Resources Expended

As specified by SORP (2005), adopted during the year, resources expended includes all expenditure directly related to the objects of the charity and comprises the following:-

Costs of generating voluntary income

The cost of generating voluntary income comprises of an appropriate share of support costs associated with attracting and administering grants and donations received by the charity.

Fundraising Costs

Fundraising costs comprise of goods and services obtained specifically for fund raising activities and events, and an appropriate share of the support costs.

Governance Costs

Governance costs represent expenditure incurred in the general running of the charity and expenses incurred for compliance with charitable and statutory requirements, as well as an appropriate share of support costs.

Fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation.

Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets (less their expected residual value) over their estimated useful economic lives.

A regular review of the likelihood of asset impairment is undertaken.

Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment 25% straight line Leasehold Property Over 20 years

Taxation

As a registered charity, it is exempt from income and corporation tax to the extent that its income and gains are applicable to charitable purposes only. Value Added Tax is not recoverable by the charity, and is therefore included in the relevant costs in the Statement of Financial Activities.

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Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity

Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 31[st] December 2025 (Continued)

Funds structure policy

The charity maintains a general unrestricted fund which represents funds which are expendable at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. Such funds may be held in order to finance both working capital and capital investment.

Restricted funds have been provided to the charity for particular purposes, and it is the policy of the board of trustees to carefully monitor the application of those funds in accordance with the restrictions placed upon them.

There is no formal policy on the allocation of funds to designated funds.

There is no formal policy of transfer between funds. Any proposed transfer between funds would be considered in the particular circumstances.

2.

Winding up or dissolution of the charity

If upon winding up or dissolution of the charity there remains any assets the satisfaction of all debts and liabilities the assets represented by the reserves shall be transferred to some other charitable body or bodies having similar objects to the charity.

3. Tangible Fixed Assets

Cost at 1stJanuary 2025
At 31stDecember 2025
Depreciation at 1stJanuary 2025
Charge for the year
At 31stDecember 2025
Net Book Value
At 31stDecember 2025
At 31stDecember 2024		 Leasehold
Fixtures
Total
Property
& Fittings
61,970
58,664
3,306
61,970
58,664
3,306
41,435
38,129
3,306
2,933
2,933
Nil
44,368
41,062
3,306
17,602
17,602
Nil
20,535
20,535
Nil

4. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Sundry Creditors and Accruals 2025
£
1,685
1,685		 2024
£
20,521
20,521

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Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity

Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 31[st] December 2025 (Continued)

5. Leasing commitments

The charity has a 20 year lease from the Wildlife Park ending in 2033. The £100 per annum rent has been waived to date.

6. Staff numbers

The average number of employees during the period under review was 4 (2024 – 4).

7. Donations

The following donations were paid out after the year end:Red Panda £500 Otter £625 Elephant £1,220

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