Northumbrlan Hedgehog Re$e Trust Restered Charlty No. 1152034 Tru5tees' Annual RePt for the perlod 1° Aprll 2021- 31° March 2022 Objectlves and Actlvltles The Northumbrian Hedgehog Rescue Trusvs prlrnary objecttves are: l. to rescue, carefor and rehabllitate injured and sick hedgehcgs. the ultimate aim being to reintroduce healthy hedgehogs back into the wild, or into appropriate protected sites. 2. the education of the general publlc in the methods of treatment, nursing and conservation of hedgehog5. The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's General Guidance on Publlc 8enefit when revlewing the Trusvs aims and objectives, and In the plannlng of the Tfusvs future activities. The Trust has provided advice and educakn.on to the Eeneral public with regard to the care of hedgehogs by means of talks, attendance at Selected events and the distribution of leaflet5. Further information has been provided on the Northumbrian Hedgehog Rescue Trust's website, via the press and also using social media. Advice is also provided when the public visit the Trust's Principal Address for any reason and lastty, via telephone. Care is provided to hedgehogs in accornmodation at the Trusys Principal Address by the Trust's founder and Chair, Carole Catchpole, together with a group of volunteers. The Trust would be unable to operate without the SLfrPPOrt and help provided by the dedicated group of volunteers who assist with the cleaning out of hutches, fundraising and many other duties as required. Foster care is also provided by volunteers who care for orphaned or recovering hedgehogs within their own carefully vetted properties. Some provide safe gardens and proterted areas for hedgehogs that cannot be introduced back into the wild. Athlevements and Perfom)ance The Trust has been in existence since 2013. taking over the previous activities. assets and Ilabilitles of Northumbrian Hedgehog Rescue. Since its inception, the Trust has continued to develop Into an essential element in the welfare provision for hedgehogs within Northumberland, Tyneside. Wearside and County Durham. During this reporting period the Trust has administered care to 729 hedgehc%s in total, the highest amount since 2010. The number of hogs taken into care is always higher in the summer months when hedgeho85 are most artive; the summer and autumn of 2021 was no exception with many hedgehogs remaining in care over the winter period as continuatlon of their medical treatment was required. This prepared many for release into the wild in spring 2022. Volunteers attend the Rescue Centre on a daily basis and throughout the year. A total number of 38 volunteers SUPPOrted the work of the Trust, In addition, fosterers provided an essents'al element in providing additional care throughout the vear.
The work carried out by the Trust remains funded entlrely by donations from the public. Funds are also raised by way of collection tins, raffles, other fundraising events and the sale of a small amount of merchandise promoting hedgehogs, although fund raisinq events were reduced due to Covid restrictions still being in place at the start of this accounting year. Reserve5 Pollcy The trust previousty set a minimum general reserves level of between £20,000 and £40,OCMJ. However, this year due to multiple factors; pandernic, macrtreconomic factors and consideration of long-term a¢¢ornmodation provision, the Trustees agree that a significantly greater 'restricted provision, needs to be established. The total funds at year end amount to £129,103 and as at 31 March 2022 the Trustees now regard £75.( to be restricted to safeguard the Trust going forward. This figure is to be reviewed annually and where possible, increased. Setting aside £75,0(M) as restricted funds, results in an unrestricted balance of £54.103, this figure is deemed sufficient to meet approximately two years of expenses at the level incurred to the ended 31 March 2022. The Trustees are rnindful of the cominE increases to electric and heating costs, though at this point do not wish to festrict further funds. Spedal Thanks The Twustees would like to thank all the volunteers who contribute to its work in any way, including those who offer foster care. They would also like to extend thanks to Cheviot Vets In Powburn who have provided veterinary support during the period covered by this report. The charity would not be able to continue to care for the many hedgehogs who find themselves in need of help without the continuing support of the regular donors who provide monthly standing order payrnent5, together with people who kindly donate money and provide gift atd support for the running of the charity. We are also grateful for those who provide Collection tins at their premises and raise awarene55 for the charity. Our humblest thanks go to you all. Dedarati¢ The Trustees declare that they have read and approve thls Trustees. Report. Signed on behalf of Northumbrian Hedgehog Rescue Trusys Trustees: Signature: Name: Carole Catchpole Position: Chair Date: 6... f4.[. J A)13
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF NORTHUMBRIAN HEDGEHOG RESCUE TRUST I report on the Income & Expenditure of the Trust for the year ended 31" March 2022. Respectlve responslblllties of trustees and examiner The Charity's trustee5 are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees consider that an audit is not requlred for this year under sertlon 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an Independent examination is needed. It ts my responsibility to Examlr* the accounts under sectlon 145 of the 2011 Act: Follow the procedures laid down In the 8eneral dlrections 8iven by the Charity Commission under section 145¢5){bl of the 2011 Act; State whether particular matters have come to my attention. Bas15 of Irependent examinerfs report My examinatlon was carrled out in accordance with the 8eneral dlrectSons given by the Charity Commlssion. An examlnation includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those fecords. It also includes consideratlon of any unusual Items or disclosures In the accounts and. seeking explanations from you as trustees concernln8 any such matters. The Pfocedures undertaken do not provide all the evlden¢e that would be required In an audtt and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a -true and fair vieW' and the reportls lirnited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examlnerfs statement In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention: (l) Whlch gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requlrements: To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act: To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or (2) To which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn on order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgnature: Name: Date: