Horse Sense Wirral
REPORT AND FZNANCIAL sfATEMENTS
for the year ended
31st October 2024
Registered Charity No: 1152111

Annual Report
for the year ended
31st Ortober 2024
Contents
Page
Trustees and Advisers
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Ststements
Detsiled Income and Expenditure
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Horse Sense Wirral
Trustees and Advisers
for the year ended 31st October 2024
Trustees:
Amy Pine
Shaun Pirie
Rachel Tyrie
Correspondence Address:
Lodge Farm
Neston Road
Thornton Hough
Wirral
CH63 IJF
Managers - Finan
Yard
Yard Assistsrt
W Parker-Radley
J Wood
S Baker

Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31*t October 2024
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31st October
2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set
out on page 9 and comply with the Charity's Trust Deed and applicable law, including the Statement
of Recommended Prattice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities- (SORP 2005).
Historyi Objectives and Artivities of the Charity
Horse Sense Wlrral became a registered charity 20th May 2013, since successful registration we
have concentrated on increasing our public profile in order to increase income to Stsbilise our
finances for the future, this include5 holding public events, increasing online publicity and
distribution of collettion boxes amongst local shops.
Our objertives are to relieve pain and suffering in animals particularly horses and ponie5 by
providing ample love and care including veterinary care when required in order to be able to find
them a new home when recovered however, a number of ponies do have to stay within the
santtuary for life due to ongoing medical care and managem
Management and Governance Arrangements
The Charity is Managed and govemed by the Trustees detailed on the previous page.
Prncedures and Policy for Grant Making
The Charity has a Finance manager for the purpose of grant searching and applications. Our
Trustees and volunteers also regularly compose and send applications to local business for
donab.ons of items required for repair works etc.
Financial Review, Investmerrt Policy and Reserves
Over the last 12 months we have tried various methods of raising money includingi Visltor days,
Family fun days, pony and small animal adoptions, virtual fostering, online raffles, online shows,
collection tins, online auctions, cake sales, recycling of old horse rugs. Fundraising has been
particularly hard due to the high cost of living increase. Those that have been successful we will
continue to operate into 2025 and strive to come up with new ideas to try also applying for
grants to make improvements to the running of the charity. Along with the support of the public
donations is what enabled us to maintsin the high standard of care we pride ourselves on.
Our main fundraising aim for 2025 other than day to day costs is to continue a high standard in all
aspects of rescue and animal welfare as a charity.
Achievements and Performance of the Charity
In 2024 we installed a wash room with solarium, this is a great addition as can also be used to dry
off horses tf time is of the essence. The solarium can be used for warmth to help with muscle along
the back and help with raspatory issues.
The charity where honored to be a finalist in the BBC Make a difference awards.
We installed a Vet Room in 2022, making it easier for our vets to treat the animals on site, keeping
our costs down.
After Covid - 19 we have built up our volunteer numbers. getting bad( to pre Covid numbers.

Since rescuing a pony (Copper) in August 2019, we established a good relationship with the
Guardians of the Carneddau Mountsin Ponie5, making ourselves available to
help with any poorly ponies and we also attended the annual gatherings in November each year
with our Vet, Luke Edwards of Leahurst Equine Practice, to perform health checks on the herd
and remove any in poor condition or injured. These ponies roam f￿e on rough terrain over
thousands of acres. After several very poorty ponies, we started looja'ng more closely as to what
the problems may be. We worked with the guardian5 and our vets to research any change in the
environment, that may have affected their health. This enabled the guardians to implement
changes were possible
to keep this rare breed healthy.
our reputation takes us down many avenues, we are keen to advise horse owners on welfare
Issues to enable them to make changes were necessary to keep their horses healthy. We are also
happy to work with other rescues, and give advice to new rescues who like our principles to give
a good foundation going forward.
Our biggest achievements so far are:_
To save and turn around the lives of 82 Camaddeu ponies, rehabilitate and rehome. To erect a
purpose built duck house with large pond. and erett more secure post and rail fencing.
Our Chair to be a finalist at the Daily Mirror Animal Hero Award ceremony heSd in London in 2014.
To move to bigger better equipped premises. Although a huge undertaking we felt we needed to
make the move in order to reach the demands put on the charity due to the current equine crisis.
The premises are easier accessible for the public and has opened many doors already. We are
proud to be able to work very closely with Leahurst Equine Practice and their students, offering
hands on experience. We have also b￿n awarded several grants, which has enabled us to demolish
the old barbed wire fencing and rebuild with p05t and rail for the horses safety and so we are more
accessible for the public on open days. We have converted one of our barns to an arena to make
more suitable for our needs, giving u5 year round cover ft>r rehabilitsting the horses. We update
our website and media sites regularly, which not only reaches the general public but allows us to
publlsh animal welfare/informats'on to help educate and inform the public.
The charity offered its services free of charge. to victims of a neart)y gas explosion in New Ferry in
2017, to temporarily house any family pets effected. Working with the emergency services tr) enter
the No go zone. to rescue or to feed any pets to scared to come out of the rubble.
Our income and public support is steadily growing. since achieving Charity ststus.
Over the years we have built on a successful training program, working with schools, colleges and
universities. We offer work experience throughout the year, and through recommendations, are
receiving more requests to work alongside these establishments.
We have also built a strong relationship with vulnerable volunteers. We find those with mental
health issues, such as OCD, PTSD and Anxiety adapt well working wth the animals, and their
tutors/guardians see a vast improvement.
Risk Assessment
We have a risk of infertious diseases to which we stay alert to, and call upon the professional
knowledge of our veterinary practice to reduce the likelihood of such diseases spreading.
There are also risks of accidents as we work with horses (especially young and unhandled) to
which we take steps to avoid as best as we can by, alerting everyone who comes in contsct of
the horses of the potential dangers and health and safety procedures we require i.e. protective
hats/footwear. All our volunteers are required to sign a contratt of employment, which also
outlÉnes safety procedures required.

Reserves Policy
It is the po5icy of the Charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the
Charity, and remains available in case of need. The Trustees regularly discuss the portfolio of the
charity and future requirements of the charity. The Trustees believe that it is prudent to ensure
that there are sufficient funds to provide financial flexibility for the current running and future
development of the Charities objettives and unforeseen events.
Future Plans
The Trustees intend to continue to fulfill the objectives of the Charity by increasing publicity and
fundraising. Our aim in 2025 is to continue to raise awareness and to educate and give support to
the general public on welfare matters. Our aim is to be the best we can in our field.
ststement of Trustee5' Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Prattice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepa￿ financial
statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of the
charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the
charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements. the Trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable accountyng standards have been followed, subject to any materlal
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
prepare the financial statements on the going con￿rn basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993, the Charity
(Accounts Reports) Regulations 2008 and Trust Deed. 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.
Independent Examlner
The Trustees have appointed Keith Penny to undertake the independent examination of the Trust
for the financial year ending 31$t October 2024.
Trustees
The Trustees who served during the year were:
Amy Pirie
Shaun Pirie
Rachel Tyrie
New Trustees are appointed by Deed of Appointment by the conts'nuing Trustees.
The Trustees received no emoluments during the year. There are no other employees.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on DATE
Amy Pirie

Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of
Horse Sense Wirral
Charity Number 1152111
I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st October 2024 which are
set out on pages 6 to 10.
Respertive ￿Ponsibl11￿e5 of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance
with the Charities Act 2011. The charity's trustee5 consider that an audit is not required for this
year under settion 144(2) of the Charities Art 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent
examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
examlne the financial ststements under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
follow the procedures laid down in the general Direttions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Att; and
state whether particular matteT5 have come to my attention.
Basls of Independent examinerfs 5tstement
My examination was carried out 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 financial statements presented with those records.
It also includes
onsideration of any unusual items or disdosures in the financial statements, and seeking
explanatSons from you as 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 financial statements present a 'true and fair view, and the report Is limited
to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's ststement
In connection with my exarnination, no matter has come to my attention:
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 2011 Att. and
to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and comply with
the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding
of the financial statements to be reached.
Keith P
Date:
19~ fuLY 2015

Horse Sense Wirral
Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 3tst October 2024
Restricted Unrestricted
Funds 2024
Funds 2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Incoming resources
Incoming resources
from generated funds
Voluntary income:
Fundraising activities
other donations received
11,000
183,715
194,715 175,356
Liverles and Storage
Total Incoming resources
Resources expended
Charitable Activities
Charitable activity costs
15,000
179,392
194,392 184,933
Governance costs
Professional fees
Total resources expended
Surplus in Year
All activlties of the Charity are continuing.

Horse Sense Wirral
Balan￿ Sheet
at 31st Ortober 2024
Notss
2023
2023
Flxed Assets
23,029
22,043
Current Assets
Debtor5, Prepayments and
Stock
Cash at bank and in hand
11,992
16,305
393
24,698
25,829
Current Liabillties
12
Net Current Assets
21
Total Assets Less
Liabilities
Funds
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
23,029
217
12,595
Total Funds

Horse Sense Wirral
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31st Ortober 2024
Accounting Policies
The financial ststements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial
statements are in accordance with applicable accounting standards, the Charities SORP 2005
(Accounting and Reporting by Charities) and comply with the Charities (Accounts and Reports)
Regulations 2008 issued under the Charities Att 2011.
Grants and Donations Received
Grants, donations and similar incoming resour￿ are included in the year to which they relate.
Investment Income
Investment income is recognised in the year in which it is receivable.
Taxation
The Trust is a registered charity (number 1152111) and in the opinion of the Trustees, the
exemptions from the charge to tax on income and capitsl gains under Settion 505 ICTA and
Sertion 256 TCGA 1992 are satisfied. Accordingly no liability to taxation arises.
Resources Expended
Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are incurred. Resources
expended include attributable VAT which cannot be recovered.
Cash Flow
The trust is exernpt from the requirements to include a cash flow statement as part of its
flnancial statements on the basis that it 15 a small reporting entity.
Fund Accounting
Detsils of the nature and purpose of each fund is set out in note 3.

Horse Sense Wirral
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31st October 2024
Fixed Assets
Cost as at 31st October 2023
Additions
Cost as at 31st October 2024
59,389
Depreciation
at 315t October 2023
in Year
37,346
Depreciation as at 31st October 2024
Net Book Value at 31st Qctober 2024
Net Book Value at 31st Ortober 2023
Movement in
Reserv
Year Ended 31st
October 2023
Unrestricted funds:
General funds
At
Encoming Resources
Surplus Transfer
1.11.22 Resources Expended (Defiat)
At
31.10.23
15.347
154.681
157,933
(3,252)
500
12,595
Restricted funds
Fixed assets
Bedding/Vet's
Fees/Fencing
16,543
10,000
4,000
6,000
(500)
22,043
00
187 681
Movement in Reserves
Year Ended 315t
October 2024
Unrestrirted funds:
General funds
At Incoming
Resources Surplus) Transfer
1.11.233 Resources Expended (Deficit)
At
31.10.24
12,595
197,000
179,392
17,608
(4,986)
25,217
Restrirted funds
Fixed a55ets
Bedding/Vet's
Fees/Fencing
22,043
4,000
(4,000)
4,986
23,029
Contingencies and Commitments
There were no contingent liabilities or financial commitments at 31st October 2024.
Trustee Expenses and Remuneration
No expenses or remuneration were paid to any of the Trustees.
Amy and Shaun Pirie live on the site, rent free. The house is used as offices and by
volunteers.

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Horse Sense Wirral
Income and Expenditure Account
for the year ended 315t October 2024
2024
2024
Re5tr1cted Unrestricted
2024
Total
2023
Grants, donations and
fundraising
175,356
11,000
183,715
194,715
Liveries and storage
Income
Bank Charges
3,389
3,389
2,690
Vet Fees
5,500
26,755
32,255
46,286
Feed Bedding and Laundry
5,51JO
67,529
73,029
56,833
Rent
38,065
38,065
Insurance
2,801
2,801
2,631
Event Costs
7,387
7,387
6,116
Fencing and Repairs
7,500
7,500
11,033
Printing and Stationery
463
463
978
Travel
482
482
1,050
Sundry
2,455
2,455
464
Phone
2,398
2,398
2,184
utilities
20,168
20,168
14,668
Depreciation
Expenditure
17
194 392
184 933
Surplus for the year