Wildlife Rescue Statement of Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2022
Wildlife Rescue
CHARITY INFOMRATION
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022
Registered Charity Number
1153471
TRUSTEES
B Brown J P Hood BSc BVSc MRCVS C England J Seaward MA VetMB MRCVS
ACCOUNTANTS
B B S ACCOUNTANTS LTD 1st Floor Phoenix Centre Gods Blessing Lane Holt BH21 7DE
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 2022
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
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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
Our commitment to improve our facilities continues with repairs and maintenance to the existing units. Building projects were purposely delayed in the hope that the overinflated material costs and demand for builders caused by the pandemic would subside.
One of our dedicated team has completed her study and passed her exams, she is now a qualified SQP. Others have continued to expand their knowledge attending online CPD’s.
Unfortunately, we were unable to accommodate the Sparsholt, Kingston Maurward and Reaseheath College students or sixth form students from local schools this year due to the continued Covid-19 restrictions. We look forward to resuming our educational work for the younger generation as soon as the restrictions are lifted.
Wildlife Rescue
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - continued For the Year Ended 31 March 2022
Our Veterinarian, Veterinary Nurses, staff, and volunteers were kept busy with injured and sick British Wildlife casualties, with careful management and a strong dedicated team, whilst following all DEFRA Bird Flu and Government Covid-19 guidelines and restrictions we were able to continue to provide the very best veterinary treatment, nursing care and rehabilitation for all our patients.
The local community volunteers have been extremely supportive of our work, during these difficult and challenging times for which we are most grateful their enthusiasm and commitment have proved invaluable, their dedication is so much appreciated. Local businesses have also supported us with donations the CO-OP, Marks and Spencer’s and Sainsburys with food items and Waitrose have continued with financial support for our charity.
Unfortunately, due to the continued COVID 19 restrictions we were unable to attend our usual fundraising 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 made plans for the end of 2022 and 2023.
The Hospital continues with its commitment to offer the latest techniques and treatments to our British Wildlife casualties.
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. The Trust will continue with the rescue, veterinary treatment, nursing, rehabilitation and, wherever possible, the release of the British Wildlife who were initially admitted to our hospital for treatment.
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. We receive no Government funding at all. 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 have agreed to continue with their support and thanks to one of our dedicated volunteers we now have Charity donation boxes in several business premises.
Wildlife Rescue
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - continued For the Year Ended 31 March 2022
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.
Volunteering opportunities are open to all. We are here for the benefit of both people and British Wildlife.
We will continue to provide information and resources to other wildlife centres and charities.
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:
• select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
• 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 31-01-23
and signed by:
Carla 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 2022 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:
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examine the accounts (under section 145 of the Charities Act);
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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
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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
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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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
Robin Coe
B B S ACCOUNTANTS LTD 1st Floor, Phoenix Centre Gods Blessing Lane Holt, BH21 7DE
Date 31-01-2023
Wildlife Rescue
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the Year Ended 31 March 2022
| 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 INCOMING (OUTGOING) RESOURCES RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total Funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
2022 £ 128,219 128,219 125,404 3,193 0 21,371 149,967 (21,749) 36,378 14,629 |
2021 £ 135,228 135,228 125,436 3,726 1,085 19,609 149,856 (14,627) 51,004 36,378 |
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Wildlife Rescue
BALANCE SHEET For the Year Ended 31 March 2022
| Notes FIXED ASSETS: 2 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 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 |
2022 £ 21,418 2,592 2,592 9,381 (6,789) 14,629 - 14,629 14,629 14,629 |
2021 £ 34,565 12,568 12,568 10,755 1,813 36,378 - 36,378 36,378 36,378 |
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Approved by the Board of Trustees on 31-01-23 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 2022
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.
Wildlife Rescue
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - continued For the Year Ended 31 March 2022
2. FIXED ASSETS
| Tangible Fixed Assets Coast at 1 April 2021 Additions Disposals Cost at 31 March 2022 Depreciation at 1 April 2021 Charge for the year Disposals Depreciation at 31 March 2022 Net Book Value 1 April 2021 Net Book Value 31 March 2022 |
Plant & Machinery FF & Equipment Motor Vehicle £ £ £ 5,300 72,415 24,912 7,321 905 12,621 73,320 24,912 5,300 48,750 14,013 1,830 13,313 6,228 7,130 62,063 20,241 0 23,665 10,899 5,490 11,257 4,671 |
Total £ 102,627 8,226 110,853 68,063 68,063 136,126 34,564 21,419 |
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3. LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Trade Creditors Accruals |
2022 £ 5,225 4,157 9,382 |
2021 £ 5,225 5,530 10,755 |
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4. EMPLOYEE'S REMUNERATION
The Trustees receive no remuneration for their work for the charity. No employees were paid more than £60,000pa.