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2022-03-31-accounts

Trustees Annual Report

01 April 2021 - 31 March 2022

West of England Falconry Ltd Company no: 07495749 / Charity no: 1152982

Authored by: Andy Bool and Naomi Johns

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Contents

Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Reference and administrative details…………………………………………………………………..…. 4 Structure and governance…………………………………………………………………………………….... 5 ➢ Status……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 ➢ Organisational structure……………………………………………………………………..…………… 5 ➢ Trustee appointments………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 ➢ Risk management……………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Achievements, activities and performance against Objectives…………….……………………6 ➢ Conservation………………………………….………………………………………………………………….6 ➢ Educational activities for the benefit of the public…………………………………………….7 ➢ Rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming….…………………………………………………………….10 ➢ Licensing and policies……………………………………………………………………………………….13 Financial review……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14 ➢ Income and outgoings……………………………………………………………………………………..14 ➢ Reserves…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14 Our 3 year plan and plans for future development………………………………………………. 15

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Introduction

‘To protect wild Birds of Prey and Owls through education, rehabilitation and conservation, to promote a high standard of animal welfare and to preserve the historic art of British Falconry.’

West of England Falconry’s mission

‘2021 – 22 was an exciting time in which to recover and re-build from the periods of extended closure throughout the Coronavirus Pandemic in 2020, enabling the charity to make new progress within our objectives. With a big focus on enhancing our educational capacity, 2022 saw the launch of our British Bird of Prey flying display and the opening of our brand-new Museum and Education building – both platforms giving us an ability to uniquely inspire a love of raptors and their biodiverse environments for our visitors.

‘We have continued to develop the skill set of our team and provide hands on education for local higher education students, as well as continuing to push for the highest standards for bird of prey welfare throughout our operation.

‘Our team have worked hard to safely navigate the Avian Influenza epidemic in the UK, implementing biosecurity measures to not only protect our resident collection but to continue to run our rehabilitation programme throughout the summer months and provide expert advise to members of the public, veterinary facilities and similar organizations over the course of the year.

Report from Naomi Johns, Director & Trustee

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Reference and administrative details

Registered Company number

07495749

Registered Charity number

1152982

Registered Office

West of England Falconry Newton St Loe Bath BA2 9BT

Trustees (as of 31/03/2022)

Jay Marshall (appointed 12/02/2013) Naomi Johns (appointed 27/01/2018) Tom Gillett (appointed 24/01/2019) Jim Cumpson (appointed 04/08/2019) Joe Rayment (appointed 12/02/2021)

Directors and Company Secretary

Jay Marshall, Director (appointed 17/01/2011) Naomi Johns, Director (appointed 23/01/2019) Naomi Johns, Company Secretary (appointed 23/01/2019)

Bankers

Barclays Bank UK PLC Leicester LE87 2BB

Accountant

Cobbold and Company 90A High Street Hanham Bristol BS15 3EJ

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Structure and Governance

Status

West of England Falconry Ltd (WoEF) is a registered charity, number 1152982. The Governing Document is the Memorandum and Articles incorporated on the 17[th] of January 2011 as amended by special resolution registered at Companies House on 16/05/2013.

Organisational structure

WoEF is governed by a board of trustees (currently five). The trustees of WoEF are responsible for the management, strategic governance and direction of the charity. Two of the five appointed trustees make up the board of directors who manage the day to day running of the organisation, the company’s business and ensure the company meets its statutory obligations. Regular trustees meetings are held once every two months.

Trustee appointments

Andy Bool joined the Board on a three month probationary period in December 2021 and has provided valuable insight from a charity management perspective.

Risk management

Risk Mitigation activities
Loss of facilities/premises Regular maintenance of bird housing or welfare facilities and of the
premises. Disaster recovery, contingency and business continuity
plans are beingdeveloped.
Financial stability The financial budget is reviewed by the board of trustees every
scheduled meeting. A contingency fund is kept in the case of
relocation or any necessary major projects. Income streams are
monitored to ensure longterm financial stability.
Lack of compliance with
licensing requirements
and/or statutory
obligation
The trustees and management team are all aware of their legal
responsibilities. Licensing requirements are referred to and reviewed
regularly by the board of trustees to ensure they are met.
Organisational growth Bi-monthly meetings with the board of trustees. A 3-year plan has
been developed and is updated annually. Continual review of charity
governance and strategy. Financial budgets and any development
plans are reviewed bythe board every quarter.

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Achievements, Activities and Performance against Objectives

The activities of the Charity are summarised:

The conservation of wild Raptors through public education and the rescue and rehabilitation of ill or injured wild Birds of Prey and Owls.

The promotion of humane behaviour towards Birds of Prey and to preserve the historic art of British Falconry.

Conservation

Project Lugger

In early 2021 West of England Falconry became a working partner of Project Lugger (projectlugger.org) joining a network of over 30 European Partners dedicated to conserving the Lugger Falcon. 2021 saw West of England Falconry accommodate and train a young female Lugger Falcon from the Project’s active breeding programme, who now flys in educational displays for visitors, raising vital funds and more importantly awareness for the species. The young female ‘Indali’ has proved a valuable asset to the centres display team, displaying some of the impressive natural abilities of these falcons who are subject to persecution, habitat loss and secondary poisoning in their natural geographic range of India and Pakistan.

Director Naomi Johns has continued to support Project Lugger through her role as ‘Media Coordinator’, providing insight and technical support for the charity, including

Above: Naomi Johns giving a talk on Lugger Falcons in the wild at the Warwickshire Game and Falconry Fair, with ‘Indali’ on the fist, July 2021.

the development of the website and involvement with the running of fundraising activities for the

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Project. Naomi has also spoken on behalf of the Charity at offsite events, including the Warwickshire Game Fair and Lugger Falcon Awareness days in 2021.

Nest Box conservation project

With plans to begin the installation of nest boxes within the local area in 2022, West of England Falconry has established connections with the South Gloucester Bird of Prey and Owl Conservation Group, and has attended fieldwork meets involving checking and monitoring active Barn Owl breeding sites.

West of England Falconry has also provided guidance and advice to visiting members of the public with regard to sourcing site surveys and building, installing and maintaining breeding nest boxes for Tawny Owls, Barn Owls, Little Owls and Kestrels.

On-site conservation

West of England Falconry has focussed on enhancing the biodiversity around the site by building an additional four sites for insect habitats and by managing green space in order to create a mosaic of habitats with varying lengths of grass. The centre took part in and promoted the ‘No-Mow-May’ initiative, as well as spreading vital awareness amongst members of the public with regard to the use of chemical fertilisers and the potential impacts on insect and wildlife populations.

From September to December 2021 West of England Falconry created 7 small bird feeding stations around the site, noting species including but not limited to Bullfinch, Green Woodpecker, Greater Spotted Woodpecker and Greenfinch using the feeders.

Public Education

2021/22 saw 3954 visitors to the centre who learnt about birds of prey, the threats they face and what they can do to help.

Conservation Education at West of England Falconry:

  1. Conservation Education starts with introducing the species: their habitat, natural abilities and behaviour. Once one has witnessed or even experienced just a part of this, protecting the species you now feel a connection with is important.

  2. Now an insight into the threats to the species can be provided. Whether it be loss of natural habitat, persecution, chemical poisons in the food chain or more that is threatening a species or causing dramatic population change.

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  1. The third stage of WoEFs Conservation Education strategy is explaining solutions. WoEF is focused on the protection of local Birds of Prey and Owls and are determined that every visitor leaves us with a desire to protect their local ecosystem and simple ideas for how they can help.

The Museum of Falconry

In March 2021 our Museum of Falconry and Education Centre opened. Constructed by West of England Falconry Founder Jay Marshall, from the generous grant fund from Darren Jenkins, the site enables visitors to learn about falconry around the world, raptor anatomy and conservation initiatives from West of England Falconry and the wider falconry community.

The museum has proved highly successful and also includes a screen showing some of the centres popular films which can also be found on the centres YouTube channel.

Above: Our new Museum of Falconry and Education Centre opened to visitors in March 2021.

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We provided 220 hours of education through hawk walks and owl encounters during the year to 510 visitors.

Above: An Owl Encounter

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Above: We had 3954 visitors in 2021/22.

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Through fundraising at the centre on Lugger Falcon awareness day, we made a donation of £89 amount to support Project Lugger.

14 volunteers and students benefitted from raptor keeping training and education

13 volunteers and students attended West of England Falconry’s training day

Above: Volunteers attending a raptor first aid course from Bird Team Manager Kate Evans at our October 2021 Training Day

We gained 253 subscribers on our YouTube channel with over 1.3k hours watch time and 29.5k views on our educational videos, focussing on native species and conservation.

Rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming

Ongoing work in West of England Falconry’s Rehabilitation Hospital

Whilst the Avian Influenza outbreak has resulted in limitations for the number of cases we are able to safely treat in our rehabilitation hospital, our team have continued to provide as much care as possible to incoming cases of injured raptors.

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In addition to this, the Hospital and quarantine facilities at West of England Falconry have enabled our team to provide hands on support and care for falconers hawks and other birds of prey kept in captivity.

The centre’s primary vet Sonya Miles (BVSc CertAVP (ZM), CertAqV, MRCVS) has continued to provide regular support both remotely and during onsite visits. Without Sonya and her team providing the expertise they do, West of England Falconry’s rehabilitation programme would not be such a success.

Rescues/rehabs/releases

The rehabilitation Hospital was operational from the first of April 2021 to the 20[th] of October 2021 – we have noticed a general reduction in the number of cases admitted to the hospital during the Avian Influenza outbreak, partly due to the need to close the hospital during the peak season for the virus over the winter, and partly due to a greater awareness from the public when it comes to avoiding handling wild injured birds.

During this operational period West of England Falconry treated 23 cases and provided remote advice for many more over the phone or by email.

Above: A Barn Owl chick successfully returned to the nest site by Director Naomi Johns and Bird Team manager Kate Evans in June 2021

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Bird Welfare

The standard of bird welfare at West of England Falconry remains at a high level. The management team take pride in continual reviewal and improvement of all practices, housing, facilities and free flight/training activities.

Welfare standards are reviewed bi-annually alongside WoEFs avian vet in ethical review meetings, to which public, volunteers and staff are all welcome to attend. Risk assessments for the resident birds, wild birds and for the premises itself are reviewed every three months.

Director Naomi Johns continues to improve her own skills through research and training with other reputable members of the falconry community; and also continues to train members of the staff and volunteer team at the Centre to a high standard.

In 2021 we introduced a new policy to improve hygiene and reduce the risk of communicable disease, as well as providing educational courses to our team with regard to Zoonotic disease and preventing ‘Bumblefoot’ in captive hawks

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Licensing and Policies

After a successful inspection from DEFRA and BANES representatives, WoEFs Zoo License was renewed without conditions. Policies and risk assessments are continued and reviewed regularly in line with relevant regulation.

All staff and volunteers are made aware of any policy changes and all new staff are briefed in all relevant health and safety or operational policies.

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Financial review

Income and outgoings

At the end of March 2022, the bank balance was £50,171.14, which includes a reserve of £15,337.61 in a separate savings account. The total income over the financial year was £84,995 and an overall surplus of £12,431.

Past, current and projected income, expenditure and reserves:

Income Expenditure Surplus Reserves
2017-18 £24,198 £24,290 £651 N/A
2018-19 £53,857 £40,358 £13,499 £5,000
2019-20 £58,373 £52,231 £6,142 £5,010
2020-21 £53,857 £40,378 £13,479 £10,854.76
2021-22 £84,995 £72,564 £12,431 £10,370.76

Reserves

The Charity’s reserves policy is to maintain a minimum reserve equivalent to two months running without income. If the charity produces a monthly surplus (when the balance in the current account is £10,000 or above), 50% of the surplus is transferred to reserves. The current reserve in the savings account is £17,649.03.

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Our 3 year plan and plans for future development

Our 3 year plan runs from 2021 to 2023 and is regularly reviewed by the Directors and board of Trustees.

Key achievements against our plan

One of the largest areas of development over 2021-22 was our premises – with 4 new aviaries either constructed or enlarged and most notably the construction of the building for our Museum and Education Centre. The ‘Museum of Falconry’ has also been fully developed to open in March 2022, showcasing a series of exhibits from international and British falconry history, raptor anatomy, breeding programmes and more.

The other notable development was the construction of our dedicated flying display grounds and the launch of our flying displays in October 2021, proving both highly popular and a successful method of meaningful education for our visitors.

Plans for future development

Staffing

Over the financial year 2022-23 we are focusing on enhancing the training available for our regular staff and volunteers, through biannual training days and through launching our new Continued Professional Development (CPD) programme, which includes a video training series, knowledge gapidentification and 1:1 training.

Premises development

Over our next financial year the major development for the premises is the construction of 7 new aviaries to align the centre with new approved modern practice, which will improve the quality of life for our resident birds and enable the centre to demonstrate and educate a higher standard of care.

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Conservation

Major developments for 2022 and 2023 for conservation include the launching of the Centre’s nest box programme for Tawny Owls, Little Owls, Kestrels and Barn Owls, through working with landowners, conservationists and ringers to provide breeding sites for resident raptors.

We are also hoping to collaborate with local Wildlife Conservation Students to monitor the effectiveness of local nest box conservation.

Over the next 12 months we will continue to develop our working partnership with Project Lugger, with 25% of West of England Falconry’s donations per month being donated to Project Lugger to actively support the conservation of the species in Pakistan, and the European Education programme.

Education

In 2022 and 2023 we will host feature days focusing on the conservation of threatened and declining species and raising awareness for local wildlife.

Developing the flying display programme for key areas of focus is important to generate specific education objectives, and we will offer both a British Bird of Prey flying display and an International species display.

In early 2023 new visual signage will be installed at the centre educating visitors about the core work ongoing within the charity to improve biodiversity, conserve and rehabilitate raptors.

Fundraising

West of England Falconry is largely self-funded by the running of experiences and entry fees to the Centre, but public donations also play a part in the continuation of the charity’s objectives.

In 2022 - 2023 West of England Falconry will be hosting several themed open days from March to October, on occasions such as Easter, Summer Bank Holidays and Halloween. These fundraising events are planned to attract higher numbers of people, with flying displays, activities for families and children as well as raffles and sales for adults.

Development to the online booking system and enabling the provision of Gift Aided entrance tickets and experiences will further support the charity’s fundraising.

Regular social media posting and website activity will continue to encourage online activity and donations.

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Report of the Directors and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

for

West of England Falconry Ltd

West of England Falconry Ltd

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

Page
Company Information 1
Report of the Directors 2
Income Statement 3
Balance Sheet 4
Notes to the Financial Statements 6
Report of the Accountants 8
Detailed Income and Expenditure Account 9

West of England Falconry Ltd

Company Information for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

DIRECTORS: J Marshall Miss N M D Johns SECRETARY: Miss N M D Johns REGISTERED OFFICE: Newton St. Loe Bath Somerset BA2 9BT REGISTERED NUMBER: 07495749 (England and Wales) ACCOUNTANTS: Cobbold and Company Accountants & Tax Advisers 90A High Street Hanham Bristol BS15 3EJ

Page 1

West of England Falconry Ltd

Report of the Directors

for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 March 2022.

DIRECTORS

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from 1 April 2021 to the date of this report.

J Marshall Miss N M D Johns

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD:

........................................................................ Miss N M D Johns - Director

Date: .............................................

Page 2

West of England Falconry Ltd

Income Statement

for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

Period
1.2.20
Year Ended to
31.3.22 31.3.21
Notes £ £
TURNOVER 84,995 45,364
Cost of sales 24,745 15,482
GROSS SURPLUS 60,250 29,882
Administrative expenses 50,374 38,322
9,876 (8,440)
Other operating income 2,555 29,765
OPERATING SURPLUS 5 12,431 21,325
Interest receivable and similar income 2 4
12,433 21,329
Interest payable and similar expenses 2 -
SURPLUS BEFORE TAXATION 12,431 21,329
Tax on surplus - -
SURPLUS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 12,431 21,329

The notes form part of these financial statements

Page 3

West of England Falconry Ltd (Registered number: 07495749)

Balance Sheet

31 March 2022

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
6
Investments
7
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
Debtors
8
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
9
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
RESERVES
Income and expenditure account
31.3.22
£
6,885
659
50,242
57,786
3,790
£
27,297
-
27,297
53,996
81,293
81,293
81,293
31.3.21
£
6,935
3,816
35,743
46,494
2,592
£
24,959
1
24,960
43,902
68,862
68,862
68,862

The company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2022.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for:

The notes form part of these financial statements

continued...

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West of England Falconry Ltd (Registered number: 07495749)

Balance Sheet - continued 31 March 2022

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:

........................................................................ J Marshall - Director

........................................................................ Miss N M D Johns - Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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West of England Falconry Ltd

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

1. REPORTING PERIOD

The Trustees have extended the Reporting Period to 31st March in alignment with the tax year. As a result of this change the comparative amounts presented in the accounts (including the related notes) are not entirely comparable.

2. STATUTORY INFORMATION

West of England Falconry Ltd is a private company, limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" including the provisions of Section 1A "Small Entities" and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Turnover

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Plant and machinery etc - 15% on reducing balance

Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.

4. EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS

The average number of employees during the year was 4 (2021 - 4).

5. OPERATING SURPLUS

The operating surplus is stated after charging:

Period
1.2.20
Year Ended to
31.3.22 31.3.21
£ £
Depreciation - owned assets 4,817 5,295

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continued...

West of England Falconry Ltd

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Plant and
machinery
etc
£
COST
At 1 April 2021 42,027
Additions 7,155
At 31 March 2022 49,182
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2021 17,068
Charge for year 4,817
At 31 March 2022 21,885
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2022 27,297
At 31 March 2021 24,959
7. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Other
investments
£
COST
At 1 April 2021 1
Disposals (1)
At 31 March 2022 -
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2022 -
At 31 March 2021 1
8. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.22 31.3.21
£ £
Trade debtors 420 50
Other debtors 239 3,766
659 3,816
9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.22 31.3.21
£ £
Other creditors 3,790 2,592

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West of England Falconry Ltd

Report of the Accountants to the Directors of West of England Falconry Ltd

As described on the Balance Sheet you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022 set out on pages three to seven and you consider that the company is exempt from an audit.

In accordance with your instructions, we have compiled these unaudited financial statements in order to assist you to fulfil your statutory responsibilities, from the accounting records and information and explanations supplied to us.

Cobbold and Company Accountants & Tax Advisers 90A High Street Hanham Bristol BS15 3EJ

Date: .............................................

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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West of England Falconry Ltd

Detailed Income and Expenditure Account for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

Turnover
Domestic sales & donations
Gift Aid
Cost of sales
Opening stock
Food, veterinary and other
costs
Wages
Closing stock
GROSS SURPLUS
Other income
CJRS grant
Government grants
Deposit account interest
Expenditure
Directors' salaries
Directors' social security
Rent
Light and heat
Protective clothing
Telephone, internet & website
Post and stationery
Advertising
Motor expenses and travel
Licences and insurance
Repairs and renewals
Computer costs
Sundry expenses
Accountancy
Subscriptions
Donations
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Profit/loss on sale of fixed asset investments
Entertainment
Carried forward
Year Ended
31.3.22
£
82,655
2,340
6,935
8,311
16,384
31,630
(6,885)
1,555
1,000
2
15,757
-
6,768
362
156
1,628
1,701
1,224
1,707
825
8,774
913
163
1,014
245
1,556
359
4,165
294
1
705
£
84,995
24,745
60,250
2,557
62,807
48,317
14,490
Period
1.2.20 to 31.3.21
£
£
43,568
1,796
45,364
7,185
7,860
7,372
22,417
(6,935)
15,482
29,882
11,231
18,534
4
29,769
59,651
14,720
74
5,928
1,052
131
1,876
582
1,322
1,411
811
2,006
543
171
1,113
329
-
455
4,424
416
-
-
37,364
22,287
Period
1.2.20 to 31.3.21
£
£
43,568
1,796
45,364
7,185
7,860
7,372
22,417
(6,935)
15,482
29,882
11,231
18,534
4
29,769
59,651
14,720
74
5,928
1,052
131
1,876
582
1,322
1,411
811
2,006
543
171
1,113
329
-
455
4,424
416
-
-
37,364
22,287
29,882
29,769
59,651
37,364
22,287

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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West of England Falconry Ltd

Detailed Income and Expenditure Account for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

Brought forward
Finance costs
Paypal fees
Penalties & fines
Interest payable
NET SURPLUS
Year Ended
31.3.22
£
2,057
-
2
£
14,490
2,059
12,431
Period
1.2.20 to 31.3.21
£
£
22,287
583
375
-
958
21,329
Period
1.2.20 to 31.3.21
£
£
22,287
583
375
-
958
21,329
21,329

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of West of England Falconry Ltd. (Charity Number 1152982) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the period ended 31" March 2022. Responslbllities and basls of report As the Charity's trustees of the Company, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act.). Independent examiner's statement Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Acl and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your Charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ("the 2011 A￿.). In carrying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145{5)(b) of the 2011 Ad. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that.. • accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006,. or . the accounts do not accord wilh such records,. or the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair. view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed.. Name: Neil Cobbold Professional Body.. Chartered Institute of Taxation Address: 90A High Street Hanham Bristol BS15 3EJ Date". 11th January 2023