Wildlife Rescue Statement of Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2021
Wildlife Rescue
CHARITY INFORMATION
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2021.
Registered Charity number 1153471
TRUSTEES
B Brown J P Hood BSc BVSc MRCVS C England J Seaward MA VetMB MRCVS
ACCOUNTANTS
Hub Accountants Ltd 1st Floor Offices 2A Highfield Road Ringwood BH24 1Rq
BANKERS
National Westmister Bank plc 42 Southbourne Grove West Southbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH6 3RT
Wildlife Rescue
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For the Year Ended 31 March 2021
Governing document
The governing document is the Declaration of Trust dated 20 August 2013.
Risk Management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
Procedures and policy for charitable distribution of general funds.
During the year the Trustees will meet to discuss and consider the work undertaken, the facilities and assistance required, the finances of the charity and how to promote the work of the charity.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objects of the Trust, as stated in its Trust Deed dated 20 August 2013 are:-
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for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of British Wildlife in the need of care and attention - in particular, to provide and maintainrehabilitation units or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such British Wildlife
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to enable rehabilitation and release back into the wild
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to educate and provide information and resources to the general public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals
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to provide information to Veterinary Practices, other Wildlife Centres and Charities
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
As always, our commitment to improve our facilities continues with repairs and maintenance to the existing units and construction of further rehabilitation facilities.
One of our dedicated team is studying for their SQP while others have expanded their knowledge attending online (as COVID 19 restricts attending classes) CPD’s. After 3 years of dedicated study and the support of our charity one of our nurses achieved her master’s degree.
Unfortunately, we were unable to accommodate the Sparsholt, Kingston Maurward and Reaseheath College students this year due to the COVID 19 restrictions. We have postponed all CPD and work experience in line with RCVS rules and guidance. We hope to be able to offer these valuable experiences during 2021.
Our Veterinarian, Veterinary Nurses, staff, and volunteers were kept busy with an increasing number of injured and sick British Wildlife casualties, with careful management and a strong dedicated team, we were able to provide veterinary treatment, nursing care and rehabilitation for an ever-increasing number of patients.
The local community volunteers have been extremely supportive of our work, during these difficult and challenging times their enthusiasm and commitment have proved invaluable. Local businesses have also supported us with donations the CO-OP and Marks and Spencer’s with food items and both Waitrose and Tesco’s have financially donated to our charity.
Unfortunately, due to the COVID 19 restrictions we were unable to attend our usual fund-raising Christmas Fair, summer festival or give educational talks to schools, groups, or colleges. We will resume as soon as restrictions are lifted and have taken bookings and make plans for 2021.
We continue with our commitment to offer the latest techniques and treatments to our British Wildlife casualties. This year some of the Hospital nurses have been trained in Laser treatment which we are now able to use for those patients that would benefit.
Wildlife Rescue
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - continued For the Year Ended 31 March 2021
FUTURE PLANS
The Trust will continue to offer advice and educate the public in aspects of conservation, wildlife, and animal welfare and to take in the sick or injured wildlife that they find.
Staff training and education will continue with external college courses, CPD access or if COVID 19 restrictions continue on-line courses.
Fund raising will continue. Once again, the Jean Sainsbury Trust have forwarded an application form for next year. We are exploring offering on-line CPD’s to raise funds. Waitrose and Tesco’s have agreed to continue with their support.
Veterinary Practices from whom we take in their clients wildlife casualties would still like to send their nurses to our RCVS Hospital for training in dealing with wildlife casualties. This would be a good opportunity to both educate nurses and raise funds for the Hospital. We will be considering this further when COVID 19 restrictions allow.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
At the year end £12,568 (2020 - £19,519) was held in the charity bank account. This is sufficient to cover one month of costs for the charity. The charity does not hold any reserves, with money being used to further the protection of wildlife as it becomes available.
TRUSTEE'S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ACCOUNTS
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the trust and of its financial activities for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
• state whether the policies adopted are in accordance with the Regulations and with applicable accounting standards, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time in 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.
The above report was approved by the Trustees on ……………..
and signed by:
……………………………C England - Trustee
Wildlife Rescue
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF Wildlife Rescue
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2021 which are set out on pages 6 to 9.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (The Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
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 Commissioners (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 REPORT
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 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 accounts present a 'true & fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
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 respects the requirements
• to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
• 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 accounts to be reached
Paul Stacey FCA Hub Accountants Limited 1st Floor Offices 2A Highfield Road Ringwood BH24 1RQ Date……………………………….
Wildlife Rescue
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the Year Ended 31 March 2021
| INCOMING RESOURCES FROM GENERATED FUNDS Donations TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of generating funds Costs of charitable activities Administration costs Professional fees Depreciation TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET OUTGOING RESOURCES RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total Funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
2021 £ 135,228 135,228 125,436 3,726 1,085 19,609 149,855 (14,627) 51,004 36,378 |
2020 £ 167,456 |
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| 167,456 | ||
| 152,115 3,420 1,560 17,558 |
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| 174,653 | ||
| (7,197) 58,201 |
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| 51,004 |
Wildlife Rescue
BALANCE SHEET For the Year Ended 31 March 2021
| BALANCE SHEET For the Year Ended 31 March 2021 |
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|---|---|---|
| Notes FIXED ASSETS: 2 CURRENT ASSETS: Bank and cash LESS: CURRENT LIABILITIES CREDITORS:amounts falling due within one year 3 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES CREDITORS: amounts falling due after more than one year NET ASSETS FUNDS Unrestricted Funds |
2021 £ 34,564 12,568 12,568 10,755 1,813 36,378 - 36,378 36,378 36,378 |
2020 £ 43,457 19,519 |
| 19,519 11,971 |
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| 7,548 | ||
| 51,004 - |
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| 51,004 | ||
| 51,004 | ||
| 51,004 |
Approved by the Board of Trustees on …………………….. and signed on its behalf by:
C England - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
Wildlife Rescue
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the Year Ended 31 March 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS102) and with the Charities Act 2011.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Resources expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Plant & Machinery - 25% on cost Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment - 25% on cost Motor Vehicles - 25% on cost
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
2. FIXED ASSETS
| Tangible Fixed Assets Cost at 1 April 2020 Additions Disposals Cost at 31 March 2021 Depreciation at 1 April 2020 Charge for year Disposals Depreciation at 31 March 2021 Net Book Value 1 April 2020 Net Book Value 31 March 2021 |
Plant & FF & Machinery Equipment £ £ 5,300 61,699 0 10,716 0 0 5,300 72,415 5,300 35,369 0 13,381 0 0 5,300 48,750 0 26,330 0 23,665 Motor Vehicle £ 17,127 10,899 24,912 0 0 24,912 7,785 6,228 0 14,013 |
Total £ 91,911 10,716 0 |
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| 102,627 | ||
| 48,454 19,609 0 |
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| 68,063 | ||
| 43,457 | ||
| 34,564 |
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the Year Ended 31 March 2021
3. LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Trade Creditors Accruals |
2021 £ 5,225 5,530 10,755 |
2020 £ 8,611 3,360 |
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| 11,971 |
4. EMPLOYEE'S REMUNERATION
The Trustees receive no remuneration for their work for the charity. No employees were paid more than £60,000pa.