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: - International Otter Survival Fund (£625) - Wild Cats Conservation Alliance (£650) - Elephant Unchained (£1,220) - Red Panda Network (£1,305) - The Ampasy Research Centre: Lemurs (£1603) ## **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. 1 ## **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**|
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**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. **----- Start of picture text -----**
Outcomes for 431 Hedgehogs
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TOTAL ADMISSIONS CATEGORIES TOP REASON
431 11 ODD (56%)
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- **INSIGHT #1** ODD (Out During Day) is the dominant reason — 242 of 431 admissions (56%). But The survival rate of this category is only 45%. Hedgehogs out during the day are typically already very sick when found. ## **INSIGHT #2** - Orphans (ORP) are our biggest success story — 53 admitted, 47 released (89% survival). Hand-rearing works: when we get them young and otherwise healthy, they almost always make it home. - **INSIGHT #3** Two reasons hit 100% survival: Nest Disturbed (21 cases) and Attack (9 cases). The provision of appropriate care resulted in this 100% survival outcome. - **INSIGHT #4** Injured (INJ) is the poorest-outcome category — 22 admitted but only 4 released (18%). Most arrive with severe trauma (road, strimmer, dog) that can’t be reversed. Public-awareness campaigns on garden tools and roads are regularly communicated via our social media channels. ## **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. **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **Monthly Admissions — Age Group Composi&on** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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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)** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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CB6 2
PE28 4
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CB25 9 Series1
CB8 8
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MK43 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
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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
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## **Admissions by Postcode Area & Age** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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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. **----- Start of picture text -----**
Outcomes Distribu&on — 431 Hedgehogs (2025)
DOA In Care
2% 1%
Euthanasia
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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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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.**
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**20**
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**98**
**84**
**46**
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Gender DistribuFon
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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 **----- Start of picture text -----**
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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: - Hazards in that area caused original admittance. - Finder does not want the hedgehog to come back. - Release site not ready to support release and hedgehog is ready to go. - Infectious diseases identified in the home area. 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** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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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**
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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** Antibiotic stewardship is a coordinated approach within all healthcare systems to promote and monitor the judicious use of antimicrobials to preserve their future effectiveness. It focuses on ensuring antibiotics are used appropriately, avoiding overuse and misuse, and preventing the development of antimicrobial resistance. The following shows the guidance and rules set for Veterinary prescribing along with our compliance. EMA Categorisation of antibiotics for use in animals for prudent and responsible use ol•ntlbl)tks In both •nlm•ls Th• Anthkr•bknl Ad¥k• Ad Hoc eMp•rt GroL (AMEG> h•• ¢at¢gorli•d •n¥bk*tk• bM•d on th• rn￿¥tsnL One Health l¢x antIt￿￿tIcS tmi are used to eat b)th peopk INI ￿lm￿lS nd for Jntitsotlcj thot jre the 1451 I1￿ of Ir¢4irnent lor Iniections In peopl•. Antlblotlc r•#l•t•nc• r*n spr••d brtw••n •nim•l•. hum•n# •nd th• •nvlronm¢nl pubtlc htalth ol irKrn•A•d wh•n u•¢d In •nlffl•h •nd thB n•od for th•lr uJ• In The c4tegtyi3Jtityl IS Intended as • tod to supp)rt é•¢iswi.makkng by vtt¢rfn•rl•rt3 on wlblth niiblrtbc ro use. thelr care, Tr* AMEG chffqorivt1￿ rttha.s nor rei>ace Ire￿￿11[ QllIdehr￿. wY1(￿l r*•y 10 take bc¢oint of Qiher f￿1¢r5 Kh as ￿p￿￿tIng In thg SwT¥WV ol ProdkKt Ch¥aU￿$￿. appropraately lustllb2*1 Ornl Ne&1￿150ft lfflorartylaxdl. approprthtdy JuAI*E1 Fwll AMtG rtporL- h¢tps:/ItyILlY1302tultl The table below illustrates our adherence to responsibilities regarding antibiotic usage. **----- Start of picture text -----**
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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%. **----- Start of picture text -----**
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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: - Helen Coleman: (£131.25) 4.5K run/walk - Joy Michalatou: (£6.25) Hills Road Sixth Form College – HR 4.5 Fun Run - Steven Pilcher: (£40) Fundraising - Lucy Berrisford: (£112.75) EcoWeek HR 4.5K Fun Run/Walk - Toby Jewkes: (£122.88) Bug Society fundraiser We would like to thank the following Shepreth Wildlife Park staff for arranging SWCC Fundraising events throughout the year: - Al Sabine - Ellie Scoot - Lesley McKilroy - Liz Dams - Sam Molino - Sandra Ortuno - Thomas King During 2025, the charity received regular monthly donations from 22 individuals totaling £412.30 per month. 18 ## **5.1 Grants** Grants were applied for and received from: - Rickard Animals Company (£100) - West Midlands Safari Park (£500) - PEM Charitable Trust (£500) - Holbeche Corfield Charitable Settlement (£500) - Marsh Charitable Trust (£500) - The Belfort Foundation (£2,000) - Chapman Charitable Trust (£2000) - Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust (£5000) - Big Give: Green Match Fund (5,528.68) - Big Give: Christmas Challenge (£11,784.30 was awarded in 2025, but £6,134 funds to be paid out in 2026) 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. 19 **Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity** ## **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 **----- Start of picture text -----**
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20 ## **Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity** ## **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: - select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; - make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and - prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the charity will continue on that basis. 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 **----- Start of picture text -----**
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21 ## **Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity** ## **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: - examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act; - to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act; and - - to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **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. 22 ## **Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity** ## **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: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or 2. 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| 24 **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| 25 **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. 26 **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. **27** **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| 28 **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 29