## **Trustees Annual Report**
**01 April 2022 - 31 March 2023**
**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…………………………………………….8 ➢ Rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming….…………………………………………………………….11 ➢ Licensing and policies……………………………………………………………………………………….12 **Financial review……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13** ➢ Income and outgoings……………………………………………………………………………………..13 ➢ Reserves…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13 **Our 3 year plan and plans for future development………………………………………………. 14**
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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_
‘2022-23 has been a successful year in which we have been able to level up the work undertaken by the charity toward our objectives, and also further develop the visitor centre to new standards. We have achieved many of our objectives for
development from last year, including the construction of new daytime aviaries, the introduction of a new Continued Professional Development Programme and the launch of new Children’s Conservation Workshops.
The establishment of our nest box conservation programme has also been a great strength for our charitable objectives, working with local landowners to monitor both active breeding sites and potential habitats to host greater biodiversity in the future. We also began working on the Biomagnification Project in October 2022, establishing schemes to run future research initiatives into the effect of chemical pollution on native species of bird of prey. The Rehabilitation Hospital has
continued to be active where possible, with our dedicated team working hard to navigate the challenges presented by the ongoing Avian Influenza outbreaks in the UK’
Naomi Johns, Centre Manager
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Neo, Common Buzzard
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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)**
Joe Rayment, Chair (appointed 12/02/2021) Jay Marshall (appointed 12/02/2013) Naomi Johns (appointed 27/01/2018) Tom Gillett (resigned 8/01/2023) Jim Cumpson (appointed 04/08/2019) Andy Bool (appointed 22/05/2022)
## **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. 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.
## **Risk management**
|**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
theyare 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 by the 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**
_Nest Box conservation programme_
From October 2022 – March 2023 we installed 8 breeding sites for cavity nesting species in the local area, with a focus on a local landowner project around Newton St Loe and Stanton Prior – two villages in the Bath area.
Boxes for Barn Owls ( _Tyto alba_ ), Tawny Owls ( _Strix aluco_ ), Little Owls ( _Athene noctua_ ) and Kestrels ( _Falco tinnunculus_ ) were constructed and installed in suitable habitats in the area.
Key relationships were built on with local farmers and landowners, making great strides in making grassland habitats safer and more successful for residing pairs of owls and birds of prey.
_Above: Installation of a Little Owl nest box to a mature Oak tree_
_Above: Nest boxes prepared for installation_
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## _Project Lugger_
We have continued to support Project Lugger as one of our partner charities, hosting a very successful Lugger Falcon awareness day in May 2022, raising over £600 for the development of the Rehabilitation and Research Centre managed by Project Lugger in Northern Pakistan, and using engaging techniques to raise awareness for Lugger Falcons such as quizzes, children’s trails, raffles and of course our flying displays.
## _The Biomagnification Project_
We began working on the Biomagnification Project in 2022, inspired by a concern for the impact of chemical pollution on wider ecosystems, which is being exposed by modern, international research into wild raptors. This project focusses on raising awareness for the
implications of biomagnification and supporting effective research into local wild bird of prey populations.
Biomagnification or **biological magnification** is the process of accumulation of certain chemicals in living organisms to a concentration higher than that occurring in the inorganic, non-living environment. Birds of prey, at the top of their respective food chains, are key species when it comes to biomagnification.
In January 2022 we began talks with local universities and initiated our specimen collection programme, taking feather samples from birds treated in our rehabilitation hospital for future analysis of particular persistent organic pollutants. We also hosted our first talk evening, generating an understanding of biomagnification and the connection between chemical use and environment, which was well attended and accompanied by a dusk flying display.
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_Right: dusk flying display_
## _Monitoring local biodiversity_
'Here at West of England Falconry conservation of the natural world is one of our guiding principles. With this in mind we have been working hard to manage our small site in a way that both protects and encourages biodiversity. Through this our goal is not only to increase the number and variety of native species and their habitats, but to set an example to the general public by demonstrating how even small-scale wildlife friendly practices can have an impact on the survival of entire ecosystems.
Our projects so far have targeted species at all trophic levels. They range from installing insect hotels to provide refuge for invertebrates, to creating a mosaic of vegetation levels that generate cover and foraging opportunities for garden birds and small mammals. However, there is always more that can be done, which is why a biodiversity action plan has been drawn up to set a series of goals for the next 5 years. This is accompanied by the launch of the West of England Falconry Biodiversity Monitoring Project in 2023, with a goal to better understand what species are already present at the site, so we are best placed to recognise any positive impacts our future efforts may bring.’
Alice Davidson, Deputy Centre Manager
## **Public Education activities**
## _**2022/23 saw 7943 visitors to the centre (3954 2021/22) 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.
3. 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.
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## _Children’s Conservation Workshops_
In February this year we launched our first Children’s Conservation Workshops, with a focus on providing practical, engaging opportunity to learn not just about birds of prey, but what it means to be a conservationist.
We welcomed over 30 young people aged 7 to 13 for our workshops during the half term, running activities such as Owl flying, ‘meet a bird of prey’, craft, trails and constructing insect habitats in the meadow at the centre. Giving young people inspiration to carry out practical conservation at home.
_Above: Building an insect habitat_
## _School Visits_
In 2022 we also made 4 visits to local primary schools and 2 to local secondary schools. For the primary education we focussed on spotting native wildlife in local areas, understanding food chains and looking at what it means to be a conservationist.
For the secondary education we ran sessions on Lugger Falcon conservation in Pakistan, and building careers with wildlife. The sessions were well reviewed by students and teachers, with one teacher commenting ‘Kate and Naomi did a fabulous job of making our visit such a successful visit. We will be back again next year - thank you so much’
_**During the year we provided 887 hours of education through our flying displays, hawk walks and owl encounters during the year to 4588 visitors (220 hours and 510 visitors 21/22)**_
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_Above: A Hawk Walk_
14 volunteers and students benefitted from raptor keeping training and education
14 volunteers were enrolled into the new Continued Professional development programme launched by Kate Evans in October 2022.
_Above: Volunteers attending a rehabilitation identification training session with Deputy Centre Manager Alice Davidson_
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During the year we also gained 295 subscribers on our YouTube channel with over 2k hours watch time and 43k views on our educational videos, focusing 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.
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**_
Due to the outbreak of Avian Influenza we had to close the Hospital for the months of November – March in best interest of preventing spread of the virus to our resident collection. This decision was minuted in our ethical review meetings and supported by Dr Sonya Miles.
With just over 80% of cases being reported by members of the public, we also handled referrals from other rehabilitation centres and falconers.
_Above: A Little Owl admitted to the Hospital in July 2023 being treated for low condition before a successful soft release to the wild_
The most frequently and most successfully treated species in this operational period was Tawny Owls.
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We also rehomed one Peregrine Falcon to our resident collection, a 13 year old male who was diagnosed with a right eye cataract in 2022. His loss of proper vision resulted in his previous owner referring him to the charity, and ‘Weeman’ underwent a series of flight training objectives over the winter of 2022. His visual needs are regularly assessed by our veterinary team and discussed as part of our ethical review meetings, but Wee Man has adapted well to his
specially designed aviary and flys well using a drone and parachute system to aid him in the field.
## **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.
In 2022 we launched our staff Continued Professional Development programme, focused on
improving both quality of welfare care provided and the consistency of welfare care provided across the team. The CPD programme includes a 1:1 training plan, video series resource and an annual staff training day to build practical skills. Staff training has been focused on quality of handling, biosecurity and zoonosis, thus improving the healthy environment for resident and rehabilitation birds around the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.
## **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 2023, the bank balance was £43,759.24, which includes a reserve of £17,680.79 in a separate savings account. The total income over the financial year was £83,129 and an overall surplus of £3.809.
_Past, current and projected income, expenditure and reserves:_
||**Income**|**Expenditure**|**Surplus**|**Reserves**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**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|
|**2022-23**|£83,129|£79,320|£3,809|£17,745.36|
## **Reserves**
The Charity’s reserves policy is to maintain a minimum reserve equivalent to three 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 £17,765.12.
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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 2022-23 was our premises – with 7 new aviaries constructed to house our hawks during the day. These were finished in January 2023 and provide an enhanced standard of welfare for our birds in line with new, approved modern practices.
## **Staffing**
Over the financial year 2022-23 we were focused 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.
## **Conservation**
Major developments for 2022 and 2023 for conservation included 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.
## **Education**
In 2022 and 2023 we hosted 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 was 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.
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In 2022 - 2023 West of England Falconry hosted several themed open days from March to October, on occasions such as Easter, Summer Bank Holidays and Halloween. These fundraising events attracted higher numbers of people, with flying displays, activities for families and children as well as raffles and sales for adults.
We developed the online booking system to enable the provision of Gift Aided entrance tickets and experiences to further support the charity’s fundraising.
Regular social media posting and website activity will continue to encourage online activity and donations.
## **Plans for future development**
## **Masterplanning**
**In 2023 the Trustees and staff team will develop a multi-year masterplan for the development of the Charity and visitor centre to frame and guide our future development. We will publish the plan as a key part of our annual report in 23/24.**
## **Premises development**
Over our next financial year we will continue the development of our aviaries which will improve the quality of life for our resident birds and enable the centre to demonstrate and educate a higher standard of care.
We have also discussed plans for the provision of enhanced visitor facilities including the development of a new entrance area and gift shop. Timing of this within the plan will be discussed as we move forward with the masterplanning.
## **Staffing**
In 23/24 we will continue to focus on developing our staff and volunteers through the ongoing professional development programme. We will also review staff structure and implement any necessary changes to staff structure to support our growth and development.
## **Conservation**
We will continue to invest in our ongoing conservation initiatives (nest box programme, Biomagnification project and monitoring local biodiversity).
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## **Education**
We will continue to invest in ongoing education initiatives and will develop our programme of conservation workshops and build more links with local schools.
## **Fundraising**
Developing our fundraising expertise to support our growth is key and in 23/24 we will seek to recruit dedicated volunteer fundraising support.
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## THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD
(formerly WEST OF ENGLAND FALCONRY LTD)
Registered Number 07495749 (England and Wales) Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 March 2023
## THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD
## Contents of the Financial Statements
|Company Information|2|
|---|---|
|Directors' Report|3|
|Accountants' Report|4|
|Profit and Loss Account|5|
|Balance Sheet
6 - 7
Notes to the Financial Statements
8 - 9
Detailed Profit and Loss Account
10 - 12
**Draft**||
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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## THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD
Company Information for the year from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
## **Directors**
BOOL, Andrew John
CUMPSON, Jim DURRANT, Jane Elizabeth GONZALES, Montserrat Requejo RAYMENT, Joe **Company Secretary** JOHNS, Naomi Merlyn Diana **Registered Address** West Of England Falconry Ltd Newton St. Loe Bath BA2 9BT **Registered Number** 07495749 (England and Wales)
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## THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD
## Directors' Report
The directors present their report and the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 March 2023.
The directors who served during the year were as follows:
BOOL, Andrew John
DURRANT, Jane Elizabeth
The report of the directors has been prepared taking advantage of the small companies exemptions of Section 415A of the Companies Act 2006. **By order of the board:** BOOL, Andrew John Director DURRANT, Jane Elizabeth Director 31 October 2023
**By order of the board:**
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## THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD
## Accountants' Report
## **Report of the Accountant to the directors of THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD (the company)**
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with our terms of engagement and in order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Acts that relate to preparing the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2023.
We have prepared these finance statements based on the accounting records, information and explanations provided by you. We do not express any opinion on the financial statements. On the Balance Sheet you have acknowledged your duties under the prevailing Companies Acts to ensure that the company keeps adequate accounting records and prepares financial statements that give "a true and fair view". You have determined that the company is exempt from the statutory requirement for an audit for this accounting period. Therefore, the financial statements are unaudited. The financial statements are provided exclusively to the directors for the limited purpose mentioned above, and may not be used or relied upon for any other purpose or by any other person, and we shall not be liable for any other usage or reliance. Cobbold & Company 90A High Street Hanham Bristol BS15 3EJ Date: 31 October 2023
On the Balance Sheet you have acknowledged your duties under the prevailing Companies Acts to ensure that the company keeps adequate accounting records and prepares financial statements that give "a true and fair view". You have determined that the company is exempt from the statutory requirement for an audit for this accounting period. Therefore, the financial statements are unaudited.
The financial statements are provided exclusively to the directors for the limited purpose mentioned above, and may not be used or relied upon for any other purpose or by any other person, and we shall not be liable for any other usage or reliance.
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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## THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD
|Profit and Loss Account
for the year from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
Notes
2023
£
**Turnover**
86,241
Cost of sales
(38,905)
**Gross profit**
47,336
Distribution costs
(1,551)
Administrative expenses
(48,093)
Other operating income
418
Other interest receivable and similar income
38
Interest payable and similar charges
(3,188)
**(Loss)/profit before taxation**
(5,040)
**(Loss)/profit for the year**
(5,040)
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**Draft**|Profit and Loss Account
for the year from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
Notes
2023
£
**Turnover**
86,241
Cost of sales
(38,905)
**Gross profit**
47,336
Distribution costs
(1,551)
Administrative expenses
(48,093)
Other operating income
418
Other interest receivable and similar income
38
Interest payable and similar charges
(3,188)
**(Loss)/profit before taxation**
(5,040)
**(Loss)/profit for the year**
(5,040)
5
**Draft**|2022
£
82,655
(24,745)|
|---|---|---|
||47,336
(1,551)
(48,093)
418
38
(3,188)
|57,910
(1,894)
(46,425)
4,895
2
(2,059)|
||(5,040)
|12,429|
||(5,040)
|12,429|
||||
## THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD
## Balance Sheet as at
## 31 March 2023
|Notes
2023||2022|
|---|---|---|
|£|£|£
£|
|**Fixed assets**|||
|Tangible assets
5|31,523|27,298|
|31,523
27,298
**Current assets**
Debtors
7,147
7,124
Cash at bank and on hand
44,252
50,661
51,399
57,785
**Creditors amounts falling due within one**
**year**
(6,669)
(3,789)
**Net current assets (liabilities)**
44,730
53,996
**Total assets less current liabilities**
76,253
81,294
**Net assets**
76,253
81,294
**Capital and reserves**
Profit and loss account
76,253
81,294
**Reserves**
76,253
81,294
The company was entitled to exemption from audit for this reporting period under section 477 of the Companies Act
2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act
**Draft**|||
|2006.|||
The Directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The directors have chosen to not file a copy of the company’s profit and loss account.
The members have agreed to the preparation of abridged accounts for this accounting period in accordance with section 444(2A).
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## THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD
Balance Sheet (continued) as at 31 March 2023
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 31 October 2023, and are signed on its behalf by:
BOOL, Andrew John **Director** DURRANT, Jane Elizabeth **Director Registered Company No. 07495749**
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Notes to the Financial Statements
## THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD
for the year ended 31 March 2023
## **1. Statutory information**
The company is a private company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page. **Compliance with applicable reporting framework** The financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102 Section 1A as it applies to the financial statements for the period and there were no material departures from the reporting standard. **Accounting policies Property, plant and equipment policy** Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets as follows: Reducing balance (%) Plant and machinery 15 Fixtures and fittings 15 Office Equipment 15 **Revenue recognition policy** Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.
## **2. Compliance with applicable reporting framework**
## **3. Accounting policies**
## **Foreign currency translation and operations policy**
Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recognised at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction. At the end of each reporting period foreign currency monetary items are translated at the closing rate of exchange. Non-monetary items that are measured at historical cost are translated at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are charged to profit or loss.
## **4. Employee information**
||2023|2022|
|---|---|---|
|Average number of employees during the year|3|4|
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## THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD
## Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
for the year ended 31 March 2023
## **5. Property, plant and equipment**
Total £ **Cost or valuation** At 01 April 22 44,365 Additions 9,789 At 31 March 23 53,408 **Depreciation and impairment** At 01 April 22 17,068 Charge for year 5,563 At 31 March 23 21,885 **Net book value** At 31 March 23 31,523 At 31 March 22 27,298
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## THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD
|2023
£
**Turnover**
Donations Received
5,178
Gift Vouchers
11
Merchandise
5
Other Revenue
5
Sales - Exempt
3,044
Sales - Standard Rated
77,998
86,241
**Cost of sales**
Opening Stock
6,885
Cost of Goods Sold
308
Direct Expenses
10,692
Direct Wages
28,107
Closing Stock
(7,087)
38,905
**Gross profit**
Gross Profit
47,336
47,336
**Distribution Costs**
Motor Vehicle Expenses & Travel
1,413
Postage, Freight & Courier
138
1,551
**Administrative expenses**
Advertising & Marketing
1,631
Audit & Accountancy fees
1,423
Depreciation Expense
5,563
Directors' Remuneration
18,677
Donations Paid
1,016
Detailed Profit and Loss Account
for the year from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
**Draft**|2023
£
**Turnover**
Donations Received
5,178
Gift Vouchers
11
Merchandise
5
Other Revenue
5
Sales - Exempt
3,044
Sales - Standard Rated
77,998
86,241
**Cost of sales**
Opening Stock
6,885
Cost of Goods Sold
308
Direct Expenses
10,692
Direct Wages
28,107
Closing Stock
(7,087)
38,905
**Gross profit**
Gross Profit
47,336
47,336
**Distribution Costs**
Motor Vehicle Expenses & Travel
1,413
Postage, Freight & Courier
138
1,551
**Administrative expenses**
Advertising & Marketing
1,631
Audit & Accountancy fees
1,423
Depreciation Expense
5,563
Directors' Remuneration
18,677
Donations Paid
1,016
Detailed Profit and Loss Account
for the year from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
**Draft**|2022
£
11,539
-
-
-
-
71,116|
|---|---|---|
||86,241
6,885
308
10,692
28,107
(7,087)
|82,655
6,935
223
8,088
16,384
(6,885)|
||38,905
47,336
|24,745
57,910|
||47,336
1,413
138
|57,910
1,512
382|
||1,551
1,631
1,423
5,563
18,677
1,016|1,894
1,224
1,014
4,817
15,757
1,556|
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## THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD
|2023
£
Employers National Insurance
2,277
Entertainment-100% business
229
IT Software and Consumables
1,148
Legal Expenses
165
Licenses & Insurance
2,814
Light, Power, Heating
1,006
Printing & Stationery
951
Profit/loss on sale f a invest
-
Protective Clothing
247
Rent
5,904
Repairs & Maintenance
2,374
Subscriptions
309
Sundry Expenses
767
Telephone & Internet
1,313
Travel - National
279
48,093
**Other Operating Income**
CJRS
-
Gift Aid Claims
418
Government Grants
-
418
**Other interest receivable and similar income**
Interest Income
38
38
**Interest payable and similar charges**
Beyonk Fees Vatable
2,588
EPOS Fees
79
Interest Paid
-
Detailed Profit and Loss Account (continued)
for the year from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
**Draft**|2023
£
Employers National Insurance
2,277
Entertainment-100% business
229
IT Software and Consumables
1,148
Legal Expenses
165
Licenses & Insurance
2,814
Light, Power, Heating
1,006
Printing & Stationery
951
Profit/loss on sale f a invest
-
Protective Clothing
247
Rent
5,904
Repairs & Maintenance
2,374
Subscriptions
309
Sundry Expenses
767
Telephone & Internet
1,313
Travel - National
279
48,093
**Other Operating Income**
CJRS
-
Gift Aid Claims
418
Government Grants
-
418
**Other interest receivable and similar income**
Interest Income
38
38
**Interest payable and similar charges**
Beyonk Fees Vatable
2,588
EPOS Fees
79
Interest Paid
-
Detailed Profit and Loss Account (continued)
for the year from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
**Draft**|2022
£
-
705
913
-
825
362
1,319
1
156
6,768
8,774
245
167
1,628
194|
|---|---|---|
||48,093
-
418
-
|46,425
1,555
2,340
1,000|
||418
38|4,895
2|
||38
2,588
79
-|2
-
-
2|
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## THE BIRD OF PREY PROJECT LTD
## Detailed Profit and Loss Account (continued)
for the year from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
|PayPal Fees
**Profit/(loss) for the year**
Net Profit
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**Draft**|2023
£
521|2022
£
2,057|
|---|---|---|
||3,188
(5,040)
|2,059
12,429|
||(5,040)
|12,429|
||||
## **Independent Examiner’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[st] March 2023.
## **Responsibilities and basis 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 Act 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 Act”). In carrying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
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 with 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: 22[nd] January 2024