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2025-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1154444

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

FOR PACT

Xeinadin Audit Ltd 12 Conqueror Ct Sittingbourne Kent ME10 5BH

PACT

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

Page
Chairman's Report 1
Report of the Trustees 2 to 10
Report of the Independent Auditors 11 to 13
Statement of Financial Activities 14
Balance Sheet 15
Cash Flow Statement 16
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 17
Notes to the Financial Statements 18 to 26
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 27 to 28

PACT

CHAIRMAN'S REPORT for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

This year marked the 30th anniversary of PACT's founding - three decades of care, compassion and commitment to giving animals a second chance. It is a milestone that reflects the vision of our founders and the dedication of the staff, volunteers, and supporters who have carried that vision forward. It is also a moment touched with sadness, as we mourn the loss of George Rockingham, PACT's co-founder, whose passion for animal welfare shaped the charity we are today. We extend our deep thanks for his years of service and the legacy he leaves behind.

The past year has been one of renewal and strengthening. The report shows the scale and impact of our work: 1,844 animals entered our care and 1,609 completed their journey with us, whether through release, rehoming, or ongoing support. Eighty-four percent of our admissions were wildlife, underlining PACT's central role in regional wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. Companion animal outcomes remained strong, with 119 successful cat and dog adoptions, while 463 wild animals were returned to their natural habitats - a testament to the expertise of our teams and the resilience of the animals we support.

Behind these numbers lies the reality of increasing pressure. Many of our admissions reflect wider social and economic stress in communities. The link between animal welfare and human welfare has never been clearer, and it is driving our ambition to widen PACT's reach - supporting not only the animals who arrive at our gates, but also the people and communities who care about them.

Governance and leadership have been a major focus. We now have a largely renewed Board of Trustees, bringing a broader skill base and a commitment to stronger oversight. Alongside this, we have begun strengthening our senior leadership capacity to guide the charity through a challenging financial environment for the voluntary sector. Despite these pressures, PACT delivered a financial surplus this year and increased its net assets, demonstrating careful stewardship and the efforts of our staff, retail teams, and supporters.

PACT stands at an important moment in its history. As we celebrate 30 years of rescue work, we are also laying foundations for the next three decades: a long-term journey that maintains our core ethos while expanding our role in prevention, recovery, and resilience. We will continue to evolve our sanctuary standards, enhance our wildlife and companion-animal services, deepen community education, and build partnerships that strengthen the welfare ecosystem across the region.

My thanks go to everyone who contributed to PACT's achievements this year - our staff, volunteers, donors, shop teams, veterinary partners, and fellow trustees. Most of all, I thank the supporters whose generosity keeps the sanctuary thriving. Together, we honour our past, respond to the challenges of the present, and build a stronger future for the animals and communities we serve.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

The Trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by the Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) effective 1 January 2019.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

  1. To relieve the suffering of animals of any species who are in need of care and attending and in particular to provide or maintain animal sanctuaries or other facilities for the reception and care of animals and the treatment of sick or ill-treated animals.

  2. To advance the education of the public in the care of animals

  3. To advance education in the preservation, improvement and protection of the habitat and environment of animals

  4. To aid the rehabilitation and improve the quality of life for socially disadvantaged and disabled people

Significant activities

The Trust maintains a 15-acre animal sanctuary plus 17 acres of equine paddocks to rescue, rehabilitate and, where possible, rehome or release unwanted, abused and injured animals of all species. The Trust welcomes socially disadvantaged and disabled people to visit the sanctuary where they can interact with animals either through volunteering or bespoke education sessions.

Public benefit

The Trustees have reviewed and considered the Charity Commission's Guidance on Public Benefit.

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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

The financial year 2024-25 was a year of renewal and consolidation for PACT Sanctuary. Following a period of transition and strategic redesign, the organisation focused on rebuilding core standards of care, data integrity, and operational resilience across its multi-species sanctuary in Norfolk.

During the year, 1,844 animals were admitted into PACT's care - from injured wildlife to abandoned pets and surrendered farm animals. 1,609 animals left our care through rehoming, release, or other outcomes, with 235 animals remaining at the sanctuary at year-end receiving ongoing support and rehabilitation.

These figures demonstrate a sanctuary working close to full capacity, balancing high intake pressures with a continued commitment to quality outcomes, compassion, and professional standards.

Our Impact in Numbers

Indicator FY 2024-25 Comment
Record-high, reflecting broad species
Total animals rescued (intakes) 1,844 range
Total outcomes recorded 1,609 87% flow-through within FY
Indicates active caseload at 31 March
Net animals remaining in care 235 2025
Wildlife share of total intakes 84% Confirms PACT's vital regional role
61% rehoming rate for companion
Adoptions achieved (cats & dogs) 119 species
Successful completion of
Animals released to the wild 463 rehabilitation
Reflective of injury severity and triage
Euthanasia or deaths in care 981 (wildlife-dominated) limits

Species Overview

PACT continues to operate as one of East Anglia's few multi-species animal sanctuaries, caring for wildlife, companion animals, and farm species under one integrated welfare framework.

Wildlife remained the largest area of work, with 786 mammals (hedgehogs, deer, foxes, squirrels, etc.) and 766 birds (songbirds, pigeons, corvids, waterfowl). The majority of these cases were admitted sick, orphaned, or injured, often as a result of road traffic, cat predation, or environmental disruption.

Companion animals accounted for approximately 11% of total admissions, including 153 cats and 42 dogs. Intake reasons were dominated by stray, owner relinquishment, and unable to cope categories, mirroring the financial and social pressures still felt across the UK.

Farm and small mammals (goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, etc.) represented a smaller but growing component, emphasising PACT's evolving role in long-term sanctuary provision and educational outreach.

Admissions by Reason

Across all species, the primary intake causes were:

o Sick/Injured (1,352 animals) - largely wildlife rescues from the community and veterinary referrals. o Stray or Abandoned (88 animals) - particularly cats and dogs.

o Unable to Cope or Unable to Afford (61 animals) - reflecting financial hardship and behavioural issues leading to relinquishment.

For wildlife, "Sick/Injured" dominated, while for companion animals, "Stray" and "Unable to Cope" were the leading reasons.

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These trends reaffirm that animal welfare cannot be separated from human welfare. Many companion animal admissions trace back to social and economic stressors - reinforcing PACT's strategic pivot toward community-based prevention, education, and support.

Outcomes and Welfare Achievements

PACT's work aims not only to rescue animals in need but to ensure each one receives the best possible outcome.

Companion Animals

o Cats: 95 adoptions, 8 reclaimed, 6 euthanasia, 8 natural deaths, 5 DOA. A 62% rehoming success rate reflects improved behavioural assessment and fostering pathways. o Dogs: 24 adoptions, 6 reclaimed, 1 euthanasia, 1 natural death, 1 transfer.

Consistently low euthanasia figures (2%) demonstrate strong rehabilitation and rehoming standards.

Wildlife

o Wildlife Birds: 297 releases, 228 euthanasia, 211 deaths, 17 DOA. o Wildlife Mammals: 163 releases, 162 euthanasia, 310 deaths, 20 DOA.

While wildlife survival rates remain constrained by injury severity, PACT successfully returned 463 wild animals to their natural habitats, an essential ecological contribution to the region's biodiversity.

Every release represents an animal that was found, stabilised, rehabilitated, and reintroduced - a tangible measure of PACT's role in the One Health-One Welfare system.

Areas of Strength

  1. Scale and Reach - Nearly 1,900 animals supported across species groups demonstrates operational depth and volunteer resilience.

  2. Wildlife Leadership - PACT has become a regional reference point for wildlife triage and rehabilitation, integrating improved clinical oversight and upgraded facilities.

  3. Companion Animal Outcomes - A 61% rehoming success rate across dogs and cats validates the strength of the rehoming network and volunteer foster system.

  4. Professionalisation and Data Integrity - For the first time, a full-year intake/outcome reconciliation has been achieved, setting a solid foundation for data-led governance and performance monitoring.

Challenges and Learning

While the year's achievements are substantial, the analysis also highlights areas for development:

o Length of Stay (LOS): A net caseload increase of +235 animals suggests slower throughput or late-year admissions; this has resource implications for space, feed, and staffing.

o Wildlife Mortality: Over 900 wildlife losses reflect the acute nature of many cases, but also the need for early intervention, first-aid guidance to finders, and triage partnership with local vets.

o Data Consistency: Variability in how intake reasons are recorded limits trend analysis; standardised dropdowns and definitions will strengthen insight and audit readiness.

o Preventive Action: The recurrence of "Unable to Cope" and "Unable to Afford" categories confirms the need for behavioural and human welfare integration, including advice lines, community vet support, and targeted fostering initiatives.

Continuous Improvement and Future Focus

In line with PACT's 2025-28 Strategic Plan, the charity will focus on three core ambitions in the coming year:

  1. Strengthen Flow and Welfare Quality

o Introduce Length of Stay (LOS) dashboards for each unit to track efficiency and identify barriers to adoption or release.

o Implement a five-day outcome-recording rule to ensure timely data capture for management and trustee reporting. 2. Enhance Preventive and Educational Outreach

o Develop targeted Human Behaviour Change initiatives to address causes of relinquishment.

o Expand the Education and Outreach sub-strategy to engage schools and community groups around wildlife care, biodiversity, and responsible pet ownership.

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3. Deepen Evidence and Accountability

o Deploy a unified Intake-Outcome Database with consistent coding across sanctuary units.

o Introduce quarterly KPI dashboards to the Welfare Subcommittee, focusing on:

o Intake-to-outcome ratio (target >= 0.95)

o Average LOS (target < 60 days for domestic animals, < 45 for wildlife) o Adoption rate (target >= 65%)

o Wildlife release rate (target >= 40%) o Outcome recording timeliness (target <= 5 days)

Trustees' Reflection

The Trustees recognise that FY 2024-25 represented an important stabilising phase in PACT's journey. The charity's ability to respond to nearly 1,900 animal welfare emergencies, maintain care quality, and begin building a transparent data foundation marks a significant step toward long-term sustainability.

PACT remains guided by its vision:

"A world where all animals are entitled to a second chance - to thrive, not just survive."

The Board expresses its gratitude to the dedicated staff, volunteers, and supporters whose efforts made this year's impact possible, and reaffirms its commitment to continuous improvement in care, governance, and community engagement.

Fundraising activities

In 2024-25, the charity undertook a programme of strategic reform to strengthen income generation and ensure long-term financial sustainability. A comprehensive audit was conducted of all fundraising resources, processes and activities. This review identified the core income-generating functions of the charity and informed a structured approach to income diversification, optimisation of existing activities and improved use of supporter data.

A dedicated Fundraising, Marketing and Communications sub-strategy was developed to support the organisation's new 10-year strategic framework. To strengthen governance and oversight, a corresponding Board-level sub-committee was established. Operationally, the charity undertook a reconfiguration of roles and designed a new departmental structure, including the recruitment and appointment of a Head of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications, who commenced in post in January 2025.

A revised annual programme of work was implemented. Key activities-including the quarterly direct response mailing-were optimised using improved segmentation, clearer propositions and alignment with strategic messaging. This resulted in markedly improved return on investment across core campaigns. Legacy marketing activity was maintained and monitored against long-term predictive modelling and targeted stewardship activity reactivated several higher-value supporters.

In March 2025, the Board approved a formal Business Plan for 2025-26 for the new department. The plan sets out priority investments in rebranding, enhancement of the charity's online presence, improvements to data management systems and the initiation of a phased digital transformation programme.

Throughout the year, a systemic review of fundraising-related policies, protocols and operational practices was undertaken to align the charity with relevant regulatory and compliance frameworks, including the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Practice, Charity Commission guidance, ICO requirements and GDPR.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

Income and Fundraising

PACT's total income in 2024/25 increased by 15.6%, from £2,304,402 in 2023/24 to £2,664,300. This increase does highlight PACT's reliance on legacies and its grassroots approach to donor communication. The need for strategic digital engagement and an optimized fundraising management system has been put in the plans for further implementation.

Charity Shop Income

Charity shop income rose by 9.5%, increasing from £1,243,546 to £1,362,603. PACT's retail operations have demonstrated resilience and growth potential, positioning them as a key pillar for future income strategies as well as providing outreach to local communities.

Donations and Legacies

Donations decreased by £121,971, and legacy income increased by £289,250, reflecting sector-wide variability in this income stream. PACT's over-reliance on these sources highlights the need for diversification. Exploring low-hanging fruit such as digital campaigns, corporate sponsorships, and online appeals could bolster future income streams while reducing risk.

Expenditures

PACT increased total expenditures by 11.2%, from £2,122,751 to £2,359,727, primarily in relation to employee costs as noted below. Expenditure is being closely monitored to ensure the charity can deliver it's mission as efficiently as possible.

Employee Costs

Employee costs rose by 9.6%, from £1,392,897 to £1,527,108, driven by inflationary pressures and expanded service demands. While this increase is consistent with sector challenges, it underscores the importance of balancing staffing needs with financial constraints. Investments in staff are vital for sustaining service delivery, but strategic workforce planning will be key moving forward.

Net Position

PACT achieved a £304,573 surplus in 2024/25, up from £181,651 in 2023/24. This increase is primarily due to the increase in legacy income for the year. The organization's net assets increased from £2,047,587 to £2,367,160, reflecting prudent financial management and a commitment to long-term stability.

Reserves Position

PACT's reserves position strengthened during 2024/25, supported by the year-end surplus and the release of legacy assets. The increase in net assets has contributed to rebuilding unrestricted reserves, which had previously been under pressure due to operational demands and sector-wide financial volatility. The Board continues to monitor reserves against the charity's Reserves Policy, which aims to maintain a prudent level of unrestricted funds to safeguard continuity of services, protect against unforeseen events, and ensure compliance with future regulatory requirements. While progress has been made, the charity remains focused on gradually increasing reserves to achieve the target range recommended by the policy, thereby enhancing long-term financial resilience.

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FUTURE PLANS

Looking ahead, PACT aims to build on our role in rescuing animals to a focus on recovery and resilience, both for animals and the communities that support them.

Investments planned for FY 2025-26 include:

o A wildlife facility refurbishment with improved isolation and release preparation areas.

o Expansion of the volunteer wildlife hospital team, targeting a 20% increase in logged hours.

o Rollout of a behaviour and foster readiness programme for dogs and cats to reduce time to adoption.

o Development of partnerships with veterinary colleges and ecological researchers to strengthen clinical standards and One Health data collection.

By embedding these priorities within its Balanced Scorecard, PACT will continue to balance compassion with measurable results - giving every animal the best possible chance to thrive.

Insights and Recommendations

During 2024-25, PACT operated within a challenging environmental and economic landscape marked by increased relinquishment and abandonment of companion animals, rising veterinary costs following the CMA review, and complex behavioural issues that placed sustained pressure on already stretched resources. These trends underscored the need for a more resilient operating model, one capable of balancing immediate rescue demands with the long-term continuum of care required to secure sustainable outcomes. At the same time, ongoing biosecurity pressures (particularly Avian Influenza) and the heightened risk of climate-related events, such as regional flooding, highlighted the necessity of strengthened risk management and future-proofed operational planning.

Looking ahead, PACT's ability to deliver impact will depend on advancing towards a system-wide approach that extends beyond rescue and rehoming. This includes deepening collaboration with sector partners, shaping preventative care pathways, and utilising the PACT Vet Clinic in a more outward-facing, community-supporting capacity to reduce relinquishment at source. In parallel, the organisation must continue its trajectory toward higher standards, anticipating future DEFRA-led regulation and accreditation frameworks for sanctuaries and rescues. The Insights and Recommendations that follow therefore focus on consolidating welfare assurance, strengthening organisational culture and leadership, improving financial discipline, enhancing governance, and positioning PACT for sector leadership-ensuring the charity remains equipped to deliver its mission in an increasingly complex and demanding operating environment.

Animal Standards and Welfare Assurance

Maintain a robust welfare assurance framework through scheduled audits, updated SOPs, and delivery of the Animal Health & Welfare sub-strategy. Finalise species-specific team structures and embed a Quality Assurance system with quarterly reporting. Continue alignment with regulatory and sector bodies in anticipation of future licensing and accreditation requirements.

Culture, Leadership and Workforce Development

Strengthen organisational resilience by consolidating SLT leadership behaviours, values and communication standards across all teams. Implement the staff engagement survey, internal communications calendar, and the People & Organisation Development Plan to support morale, performance and organisational cohesion.

Income, Financial Discipline and Reporting

Ensure financial sustainability through departmental workplans with KPIs, quarterly delivery cycles and structured variance reviews. Maintain proactive forecasting and cross-department coordination to support income growth, manage external pressures and safeguard long-term programme delivery.

Governance, Compliance and Board Processes

Enhance governance effectiveness by standardising Board reporting formats, establishing a forward annual planning cycle for Board committees and maintaining a governance calendar for policy review, risk management and statutory compliance.

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Sector Positioning and External Representation

Advance PACT's strategic repositioning by ensuring consistent organisational messaging and selective, high-quality external engagement. Prioritise partnerships and sector relationships that support preventative care pathways, collaborative models and PACT's evolving role within the wider animal welfare ecosystem.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document

The CIO was registered on 4th November 2013 and started trading on 1st April 2014 When the charity 1045251 was wound up and all assets passed to the CIO.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The Board of Trustees have been strengthened over the last year, and we are keen to maintain a healthy number of trustees, with a good spread of expertise and experience.

A new Trustee Recruitment Process and information pack were developed in Summer 2024. The number of trustees is not capped and the current Board comprises eight members. When vacancies arise, positions are advertised through appropriate online volunteer and governance platforms, and candidates are shortlisted and assessed in line with the formal recruitment process. Appointments are made by the Board following review. Newly appointed trustees complete an induction which includes a meeting with the CEO and senior leadership team, receipt of The Essential Trustee guidance, and signposting to previous Annual Reports on the charity's website to support understanding of PACT's work and future plans.

Procedures and policies for decision-making

The Board of Trustees aims to meet not less than once every three months to review the charity's activities, financial position and strategic priorities, and-together with the Chief Executive -make decisions and formulate future plans. Day-to-day operational decisions are delegated to staff working within parameters set by the Trustees and senior leadership.

To strengthen governance, oversight and risk management, the Board is supported by a number of sub-committees which focus on key areas of the charity's work, including finance, audit and risk, animal health and welfare, retail, and people and culture. These committees provide more detailed scrutiny of performance, emerging risks and compliance, and make recommendations to the full Board to support informed and timely decision-making.

Risk management

The Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team maintain active oversight of organisational risks as part of the charity's governance framework. A comprehensive Risk Register is in the process of being introduced to enable the executive team to track, assess and escalate risks to the Board in a timely and structured manner. In addition, departmental and thematic risks are monitored through the relevant Board sub-committees, ensuring early visibility, reducing delays in decision making, and supporting prompt mitigation where required.

A growing body of organisational policies underpins the management of identified risks, with all policies collated, reviewed and updated through the governance calendar to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and best practice. This developing framework is intended to strengthen consistency in how risks are monitored consistently across the organisation and to support the embedding of mitigations into day-to-day operations alongside strategic planning.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

1154444

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Principal address

River Farm Woodrising Hingham Norfolk NR29 3HE

Trustees

Mrs T Wilde (resigned 12.9.24) D Wilkinson P van Dijk (appointed 23.9.24) (resigned 24.11.25) P Eke (resigned 12.6.24) A Lejk (appointed 13.9.24) Z Phillips (appointed 13.9.24) D Prince (appointed 13.9.24) N Barbosa (appointed 12.6.24) (resigned 8.7.25) H Stuart (appointed 12.11.24) E LeMay (appointed 12.11.24) M Perryman-Smith (appointed 12.6.24) A Ratcliffe (appointed 13.12.24)

Auditors

Xeinadin Audit Ltd 12 Conqueror Ct Sittingbourne Kent ME10 5BH

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law, the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law).

Under charity law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and The Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. 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.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

30/01/2026 30/01/2026

Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:

........................................................................ A Lejk - Trustee

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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF PACT

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of PACT (the 'charity') for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.

Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

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Responsibilities of trustees

As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements which give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

We have been appointed as auditors under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

Our objectives in performing the audit are to identify and assess the risk of material misstatement in the financial statements due to fraud or error and to obtain sufficient audit evidence to support this. We also evaluate and respond to the risk of material misstatements.

Audit procedures performed by the engagement team included:

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors.

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Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Xeinadin Audit Ltd 12 Conqueror Ct Sittingbourne Kent ME10 5BH

Date: ............................................. 30/01/2026

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
4
Sanctuary Operations
Wildlife Facility Appeal
Other trading activities
3
Other income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
5
Charitable activities
6
Sanctuary Operations
Other
Total
NET INCOME
Transfers between funds
16
Net movement in funds
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
Unrestricted
fund
£
1,192,584
2,079
-
1,348,078
346
2,543,087
-
1,985,293
368,782
2,354,075
189,012
(361)
188,651
2,008,221
2,196,872
Restricted
funds
£
57,088
36,000
14,000
14,125
-
121,213
-
5,001
651
5,652
115,561
361
115,922
39,366
155,288
31.3.25
Total
funds
£
1,249,672
38,079
14,000
1,362,203
346
2,664,300
-
1,990,294
369,433
2,359,727
304,573
-
304,573
2,047,587
2,352,160
31.3.24
Total
funds
£
1,060,061
500
-
1,243,546
295
2,304,402
-
1,802,109
320,642
2,122,751
181,651
-
181,651
1,865,936
2,047,587

The notes form part of these financial statements

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BALANCE SHEET 31 March 2025

31.3.25 31.3.24
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
fund funds funds funds funds
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 10 1,057,705 36,900 1,094,605 1,085,379
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks 11 14,768 - 14,768 17,005
Debtors 12 1,029,303 - 1,029,303 944,451
Cash at bank and in hand 394,538 118,388 512,926 240,670
1,438,609 118,388 1,556,997 1,202,126
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 13 (203,983) - (203,983) (139,617)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 1,234,626 118,388 1,353,014 1,062,509
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,292,331 155,288 2,447,619 2,147,888
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year Amounts falling due after more than one year
14
(80,459) - (80,459) (100,301)
NET ASSETS 2,211,872 155,288 2,367,160 2,047,587
FUNDS 16
Unrestricted funds 2,196,872 2,008,221
Restricted funds 155,288 39,366
TOTAL FUNDS 2,352,160 2,047,587

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by: 30/01/2026

............................................. A Lejk - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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PACT

CASH FLOW STATEMENT for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
Interest paid
Tax paid
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Sale of tangible fixed assets
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Loan repayments in year
Net cash used in financing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the
reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the reporting period
31.3.25
£
355,113
(100)
-
355,013
(62,917)
-
(62,917)
(19,840)
(19,840)
272,256
240,670
512,926
31.3.24
£
(39,706)
-
(46,559)
(86,265)
(7,982)
1,179
(6,803)
(19,140)
(19,140)
(112,208)
352,878
240,670

The notes form part of these financial statements

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PACT

NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

31.3.25 31.3.24
£ £
Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial
Activities) 304,573 181,651
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges 65,422 60,012
Loss/(profit) on disposal of fixed assets 3,269 (295)
Interest paid 100 -
Decrease in stocks 2,237 935
Increase in debtors (84,852) (203,183)
Increase/(decrease) in creditors 64,364 (78,826)
Net cash provided by/(used in) operations 355,113 (39,706)
2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At 1.4.24 Cash flow At 31.3.25
£ £ £
Net cash
Cash at bank and in hand 240,670 272,256 512,926
240,670 272,256 512,926
Debt
Debts falling due within 1 year (20,000) - (20,000)
Debts falling due after 1 year (100,301) 19,842 (80,459)
(120,301) 19,842 (100,459)
Total 120,369 292,098 412,467

The notes form part of these financial statements

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PACT

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The functional currency is Sterling £.

Income

All incoming resources are accounted for when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount measured reliably, and its is probable that the income will be received.

Donations are recognised by the charity on receipt. Donated facilities and donated professional services are recognised in income at their fair value when their economic benefit is received, it can be measured reliably, and the Charity has control over the item. Fair value is determined on the basis of the value of the gift to the Charity.For example, the amount the Charity would be willing to pay in the open market for such facilities and services. A corresponding amounts is recognised in expenditure. No amount is included for volunteer time in line with the SORP (FRS102).

For legacies, these are recognised when probable and entitlement is shown.

Income from trading activities includes income earned from fundraising events and trading activities to raise funds for the charity. Income is received in exchange for supplying good and services in order to raise funds and is recognised when entitlement has occured.

Income from grants is recognised at fair value at the earlier of receipt or when the Charity has entitlement after any performance conditions are met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. 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.

Costs are classified between Charitable Activities, Cost of Generating Funds and Governance directly depending upon their purpose within the Charity. Administration costs are apportioned between the Sanctuary Operation and Charity Shop Administration proportionally based upon the proportion of administration payroll attributed to each sector.

Tangible fixed assets

Assets are held at valued at cost.

Stocks

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

Inventory (Veterinary Stock) is valued at the cost to the Charity.

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PACT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds consist entirely of funds donated to the Charity in a campaign to build a Wildlife Facility. This facility was built during the years ending 31 March 2016 and 31 March 2017 and the restricted funds are now carried forward as the Wildlife Facility fixed asset. This fixed asset is classified as a Sanctuary Improvement in these accounts.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations
Gift aid
Legacies
3.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Charity Shop Turnover
4.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Grants
Sanctuary Operations
Grants
Wildlife Facility Appeal
5.
RAISING FUNDS
Raising donations and legacies
6.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Sanctuary Operations
Direct
Costs
£
1,932,117
31.3.25
£
281,940
11,166
956,566
1,249,672
31.3.25
£
1,362,203
31.3.25
£
38,079
14,000
52,079
31.3.25
£
Support
costs (see
note 7)
£
58,177
31.3.24
£
392,745
-
667,316
1,060,061
31.3.24
£
1,243,546
31.3.24
£
500
-
500
31.3.24
£
Totals
£
1,990,294

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PACT

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

7. SUPPORT COSTS

SUPPORT COSTS
Other resources expended
Sanctuary Operations
Governance
Other
costs
£
£
-
154
32,904
25,273
32,904
25,427
Totals
£
154
58,177
58,331

8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Trustees' expenses

During the year £158.46 was paid in expenses to trustees.

9. STAFF COSTS

Wages and salaries 31.3.25
£
1,527,108
1,527,108
31.3.24
£
1,392,897
1,392,897

Key Management Personnel remuneration was £167,867. The Key Management Personnel of the charity comprised of the Chief Executive, the Head of Veterinary Services, the Head of Retail, the Head of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications, the Head of Finance, Head of Sanctuary Operations and the Head of People & Organisational Development.

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

31.3.25 31.3.24
Staff 79 72

The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was:

31.3.25 31.3.24
£60,001 - £70,000 1 1

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PACT

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST OR VALUATION
At 1 April 2024
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
At 31 March 2025
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2024
Charge for year
Eliminated on disposal
At 31 March 2025
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
COST OR VALUATION
At 1 April 2024
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
At 31 March 2025
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2024
Charge for year
Eliminated on disposal
At 31 March 2025
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
Freehold
Land

£
630,279
-
-
15,000
645,279
-
-
-
-
645,279
630,279
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
-
2,473
-
-
2,473
-
247
-
247
2,226
-
Sanctuary
Improvements
£
879,567
14,259
(4,680)
-
889,146
467,397
42,209
(1,410)
508,196
380,950
412,170
Computer
equipment
£
-
8,580
-
-
8,580
-
2,831
-
2,831
5,749
-
Plant,
Equipment
and
Vehicles
£
150,173
37,605
-
-
187,778
107,243
20,134
-
127,377
60,401
42,930
Totals
£
1,660,019
62,917
(4,680)
15,000
1,733,256
574,640
65,421
(1,410)
638,651
1,094,605
1,085,379

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PACT

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued

Cost or valuation at 31 March 2025 is represented by:

Valuation in 2025
Cost
Valuation in 2025
Cost
Freehold
Land

£
15,000
630,279
645,279
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
-
2,473
2,473
Sanctuary
Improvements
£
-
889,146
889,146
Computer
equipment
£
-
8,580
8,580
Plant,
Equipment
and
Vehicles
£
-
187,778
187,778
Totals
£
15,000
1,718,256
1,733,256

Land at Swanton Morley

The land was previously donated and included below cost. It has been revalued in the year to include the cost at Land Registry value.

11. STOCKS

Veterinary Stock
12.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade debtors
Other debtors
VAT Receivable
Prepayments and accrued income
31.3.25
£
14,768
31.3.25
£
1,484
11,166
1,146
1,015,507
1,029,303
31.3.24
£
17,005
31.3.24
£
3,154
-
67,223
874,074
944,451

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PACT

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

13.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
14.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
Other creditors
15.
LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Other loans
Amounts falling between one and two years:
Other loans - 1-2 years
16.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
At 1.4.24
in funds
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
2,008,221
189,012
Restricted funds
Wildlife Facility Appeal
39,366
14,000
Wood Farm
-
65,022
X-Ray
-
36,539
39,366
115,561
TOTAL FUNDS
2,047,587
304,573
31.3.25
£
126,762
28,462
48,759
203,983
31.3.25
£
80,459
31.3.25
£
20,000
80,459
Transfers
between
funds
£
(361)
-
-
361
361
-
31.3.24
£
47,657
54,981
36,979
139,617
31.3.24
£
100,301
31.3.24
£
20,000
100,301
At
31.3.25
£
2,196,872
53,366
65,022
36,900
155,288
2,352,160

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PACT

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Wildlife Facility Appeal
Wood Farm
X-Ray
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
2,543,087
14,000
70,674
36,539
121,213
2,664,300
Resources
expended
£
(2,354,075)
-
(5,652)
-
(5,652)
(2,359,727)
Movement
in funds
£
189,012
14,000
65,022
36,539
115,561
304,573

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Wildlife Facility Appeal
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.4.23
£
1,826,570
39,366
1,865,936
Net
movement
in funds
£
181,651
-
181,651
At
31.3.24
£
2,008,221
39,366
2,047,587

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
2,304,402
2,304,402
Resources
expended
£
(2,122,751)
(2,122,751)
Movement
in funds
£
181,651
181,651

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PACT

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Wildlife Facility Appeal
Wood Farm
X-Ray
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.4.23
£
1,826,570
39,366
-
-
39,366
1,865,936
Net
movement
in funds
£
370,663
14,000
65,022
36,539
115,561
486,224
Transfers
between
funds
£
(361)
-
-
361
361
-
At
31.3.25
£
2,196,872
53,366
65,022
36,900
155,288
2,352,160

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Wildlife Facility Appeal
Wood Farm
X-Ray
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
4,847,489
14,000
70,674
36,539
121,213
4,968,702
Resources
expended
£
(4,476,826)
-
(5,652)
-
(5,652)
(4,482,478)
Movement
in funds
£
370,663
14,000
65,022
36,539
115,561
486,224

Restricted funds

Wildlife

This consists of funds donated to the Charity in a campaign to build a Wildlife Facility. This facility was built during the years ending 31 March 2016 and 31 March 2017. The restricted funds are now carried forward as the Wildlife Facility fund.

Wood Farm (Large)

These were funds given for the improvements to our site at Wood Farm, with works commencing in the year ending 31 March 2026.

Xray

This is a fund specifically for the purchase and maintenance of an Xray machine.

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PACT

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

17. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

During the year the following transactions occurred with trustees;

A trustee donated £220.08 to PACT, and also purchased £867.02 of supplies at cost.

Strategic Goal Management Ltd which is owned by a related party undertook business of £2,160 (2024: £1,080).

CVs Ltd whom is a supplier, has a trustee working in employment during the year.

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PACT

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Gift aid
Legacies
Other trading activities
Charity Shop Turnover
Charitable activities
Grants
Other income
Gain on sale of tangible fixed assets
Other Income
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Animal Welfare
Employee Costs
Depreciation
Utilities and Waste
Insurance and Business Rates
Professional Fees
Office Expenditure
Bank Charges
Other
Employee Costs
Rent, Rates and Insurance
Shops Maintenance
Utilities and Waste Disposal
Motor Expenses
Telephone
Carried forward
31.3.25
£
281,940
11,166
956,566
1,249,672
1,362,203
52,079
-
346
346
2,664,300
92,164
1,527,108
65,422
109,744
22,142
46,220
62,783
6,534
1,932,117
6,712
227,104
58,988
31,113
14,517
22,117
360,551
31.3.24
£
392,745
-
667,316
1,060,061
1,243,546
500
295
-
295
2,304,402
100,290
1,392,897
60,011
60,640
54,134
40,586
57,119
4,534
1,770,211
135
229,944
16,542
31,541
17,438
3,319
298,919

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PACT

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

Other
Brought forward
Card and Banking Charges
Loan interest
Loss on sale of tangible fixed assets
Support costs
Other
Fund Raising and Promotion
Governance costs
Auditors' remuneration
Auditors' remuneration for non audit work
Sundries
Legal and Professional Fees
Bank interest
Total resources expended
Net income
31.3.25
£
360,551
1,515
3,944
3,269
369,279
32,904
3,213
11,310
154
10,650
100
25,427
2,359,727
304,573
31.3.24
£
298,919
10,708
11,015
-
320,642
24,830
7,068
-
-
-
-
7,068
2,122,751
181,651

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