Registered Charity Number: 1159886
ISLE OF WIGHT DONKEY SANCTUARY CIO
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2023

ISLE OF WIGHT DONKEY SANCTUARY CIO
Reglstored Charlty Number: 1159886
Contents
Page
Legal and Administrative InfornalM)n
Report of Ihe Trustees
Independent Auditorfs Re
Consolldaled Statement of Financid Actmknes
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ConsolKlated Statement of Financial Positson
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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ISLE OF WIGHT DONKEY SANCTUARY CIO
Registered Charity Numbèr: 1159886
Legal and Admlnlstratlve Informatlon
Trustees
Andrew Gordon Patti50n (Appointed 19 Sep 20231
Colin Ward (Resigned)
Dawn Finney
Elaine Maria Burtenshaw
Janine DyeT
Jill PTOCter {Appointed 19 Jul 21r24}
Reglst¢red office
Lowerwinslone Farm
Sl. Johns Road
Wroxall
Venlnor
Isle of Wight
England
P038 3AA
Registergd charity number
1159886
Registered company number
CE002608
Accountant
Stephen Humphreys FCCA
SHMS Accountants Ltd
SHMS Housg
20 Little Path Fa￿n Road
Fareh8m
P015 STD
Independgnt Auditor
Stuart Mackie FCA {Senior Slatutory Auditor)
Morris Crocker Limited
station House
North Street
Havant
Hampshire
P09 1QU

REPORT
OF THE
TRUSTEES

ObjectiTr-es and activities
ID February 2023, the sanctuary appointed Susan
Mccall as the new Chief Executive. succeeding the
outgoing Charity Manager who dedicated eleven
successful years to ihe role. Susan brings extensive
experience from her leadership roles In several
charlties. most notably the Rlde High Equine Charity in
Milton Keynes, where she specialized in fostering
interactions between equlne5 and individua15 Wlth
addttional needs.
We have set out a clear vlslon for the sanctuary.
aligned with our mi55i0n. and developed a three-year
strategy to deliver It. our Ml951on 15 to provlde refuge.
exceptional care. alld new beginnings for donkeys
and other equines in need. Our Vislon is to become
the centre of excellence in donkey welfare, dedicated
to not only providlng the best POsSlble care but also
fostering a deeper connection and understanding
between people and our equine companions.

Doiikey welfare improTr-ements
Our donkeys are at the forefront of everything we do. We
provide a safe and nurturing environment. ensure regular
health checks. and prioritise their emotional and social
needs by offering ample space, enrichment. and
opportunities to socialise with other equines. Each donkey
has a customlsed care plan tailored to their specific welfare
needs, including diet plans. monthly weigh-ins. body-scoring
and conditionlng, medical care. bedding. grooming, exercise.
and training. We have l 19 Donkeys. 15 Ponies and 2 Mules.
We take pride in the indlvidual little touches we provlde for
each herd. such as warming up food for elderly donkeys.
using herbal tea in their water to encourage better
hydration. providing speclalised bedding o.ptions for our
Extra Care herd. and providing freshly steamed hay for Ihose
with respiratory Issues. These are just a few example5 of our
commltment to give the very best care to our donkeys.
We have developed Poppy's Place into a dedicaied care
centie for our Special Care donkeys, who have complex
health needs. ensuring a safe environment where they have
the freedom to roam and enjoy enhanced 5tabllng. The Barn
provides ample indoor space for shelter during wet weather
and shade during hot days_ Additionally. Ihere are paddock
areas in front of and behind the barn. allowing for grazing
and sunbathing.

Enhanced facilities for medical
treatment
In late 2022, we embarked on a fundraisino journey to
establish ark equine clinic. and thanks to generous
donatiOT15. we raised £125.000.
However. in the Spring of 2023, due to economic factors such
as high inflation. the cost-of-living crisis. and ever-
increasing operating c05t5, we decided to pause and
conduct further feasibility studies. We wanted to ensure that
Dur plans M*re making the best use of funds. Consequently.
we decided to repurpose an existing structure to rehouse the
Equine Treatment Centre. significantly reducing construction
costs.
We now plan to construct an equine rehabilitation barn on
the original planning site. including an isolaiion barn at the
perlmeter. Thi5 will enabte us to provide the highest level of
care for equines requiring isolation for medical treatment or
ob5eriation.
Strengthening our equine welfare
knowledge
We ale ded icated to contlnued learning and improvement
through an ongoing trainlng program for our Equtne Welfare
team, equipping them with the necessary experience, tools
and 5UPPOrt_ We have collaborated with local veterinary
expert5 and the Donkey Sanctuary at Sidmouth. who have
shared their extensive knowledge and enhanced learning
programs for both staff and volunteers.
All our Equine Welfare Team are now enrolled in the Donkey
Academy. All thls Iraining has led to significant
improvements in donkey care. This enhanced understanding
of social dynamics and donkey behaviour has resulted in
harmoniou5 herds, reducing stre55 and promoting better
health.

,Improving the sanctuary
environment
During 2023. our core objectives were to enhance the
environment for our donkeys. staff. and vi5ttors by
implementing measurable improvernent5 in estate
management and operational efficiencies.
We initiated projects to optimise layout. enrich paddocks.
improve grazing and pasture conditions. and implement a
mud-management program. These effort5 have already
resulted in cleaner. more hygienic shelters and pa(Jdock5
and will help to prevent serious hoof problems caused by
excessive mud.
Additionally, we have created two new paddocks. providing
an extra five acres of grazing land. This expansion will help
us support the nutritional needs of our growing donkey
population and ensure sustainable paddock grazing,
allowing us to rotate grazing areas and maintain optimal
pasture conditions

Educatioii aiid comniunity tlie£apy
We contlnue to foster a deeper understanding of donkeys
and their needs by offering enhanced educational programs
and resources for visitors. schools. and the wider community.
Our guided tours, activities. and educational materials
highlight the importance of equine welfare and engage our
visitors. These programs offer opportunities for direct
interaction. adoption initiatives. and storytelling that bring to
life the journey of our equines and the impact of our work.
Our commitment to community engagement also extends
to providing support for community groups and those in
need of special care. In 2023, we hosted visits from veteran
group5, dementia support groups and other local
community organi5ations.
Each visit is carefully tailored to meet the specific needs of
the participant5. offering an experience that adds signifiiant
value. Additlonally, we bring our donkeys to care home5,
hospices. and other facilities whose residents cannot Vislt
the sanctuary, allowing them to experience the therapeutic
benefits from interacting with our donkeys. These outreach
efforts foster emotional connections and enhance the well-
being of individuals. demonstrating the p05ttive impact of
our work beyond the sanciuary grounds.
We are Immensely grateful to have received a National
Lottery grant. which allows us to employ a community
engagement officer. This SUPPOrt enables us lo further our
ongoing community work and extend the benefits of our
sanctuary to even more people.

Oiii statt iqiid volunteeLS
We employ over 40 staff members and have over 80
dedicated volunteers. Together they ensure that all our
equines receive exceptional care every day of the year. Their
hard work also alSows us to welcome over 120,000 vi51tors
annually to the sanctuary and provide ongoing support to
our donors and supporters.
OUL goverliaiice
We have made significant strides in Improving our
operations. focusing on stronger governance In finance. HR,
and day-to-day procedures. Comprehensive processes for
health and safety, as well as safeguarding. are now firmty in
place. Additionally, we have invested in enhanced
cybersecurity measures and provided specialised IT securtty
training for all staff.

Our donkey fostering scheme
Some donkeys who find refuge with u5 are better suited to a
quieter. more private environment. Our foster scheme help5
these donkeys find permanent foster homes away from the
sanctuary. This might involve fostering out a pair of bonded
donkey5 or Joining an existing donkey at the foster home a5
their companion. Each donkey is carefully Matched to an
environment that best suits thelr needs. allowing us to
provide a more flexible and personalised approach to
equine welfare.
All routine costs are covered by their foster guardians, while
we ensure excellent welfare standards are maintained
through regular vi51ts and update report5. To date. we have
successfully rehomed our first three donkeys. each of whom
is thriving in their smaller group environment.
Veterinary care
We contlnue to work very closely with our local veterinary
practice, holding regular care meetings and using 'live'
medication boards to ensure rigorous treatment protocols
are upheld. These boards are updated daily based on the
latest veterinary advice. ensuring each donkey receives the
most appropriate care promptly.

In 2023, we forged strong relationships and c105e
collaboration with The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth,
renowned for theif world-class veterinary care. Their vets
schedule regular visits to our site. sharing their extensive
knowledge with our equine welfare team and local vets to
promote the health and welfare of our equines. We greatly
appreciate their continued support.
Additionally, we malntain a close partnershlp wilh Liphook
Equine Hospital. which provides speciali5ed sUPPOrt and
treatment for our equines requlrlng more complex
operations and procedures that cannot be performed on the
i51and. A prime example of this collaborati(b is Theo's case.
Theo. suffering from severe colic. was urgentty iransferred to
Liphook for surgery, accompanied by his best friend. Noah.
Multlple operations and emergency blood transfusions,
facilitated by our team and supported by donor donkeys,
saved Theo's life. This story highlights the critical role of our
veterinary partners in ensuring the well-being of ou r
donkeys.
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Finance aiid investment polxcy
Accounts for yeaTrend D•c•mb•r 2023
We are grateful for the continued support and commitment
from our donors. 5UPPOrters and adopter5. Our consolidated
Income for the year was £2.247,192. broken down a5 follows:
Legacies £506.652
Donationsladoptions £929.701
Trading Activities from our shop and cafe £770.842
Interest £39.998
Our total expenses amounted to £1.995.9g3. detaiEed as
follow5-
Charitable activities £1 ,197.973
Raising fund5 £108.445
Other trading £689.575
This results In a surplus of £251 ,199
Reserves pollcy
Our reseNes policy aims to meet the day-to-day operations
of the sanctuary. The trustees acknowledge that a
significant portion of our income comes from legacies.
Historically. we have aimed to cover daily expense5 Wlthout
relying on legacies. However, due to rising iosts and
increased investment in staff. we will continue to recognise
readily available funds to Tneet our daily commitment5. This
policy is reviewed regularly.
Total assets. Induding fixed assets and deslgnated funds.
stand at £4.244.971.
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Income and Expenditure Analysls
In 2023. we experienced a s light reduction in income
primarily due to decreased legacies. which reduced from
£579.553 to £506.652. However. IM05t of this shortfall was
offset by increased fund5 from other sources. Additional
income was generated from cash reserrfes, capitalising on
higher interest rates from short- term and instant access
accounts. We mitigated risks by spreading deposits across
multiple UK-authorised banks to ensure protection under the
£85k FSCS cover. managing depo.slt5 to maximise returiis In
line with our cash flow projection5 and reserves policy.
Expendlture increased sharply due to the cost-of-living crisis
and inflation. To accomrnodate the rise in vtsitor numbers.
we invested in staff to enhance Safety and support oiir
growth.
Isle of Wlght Donkey Sanctuary Llmlted
Our trading company. which includes a gift shop. online
shop and cafe. reported:
Trading income £770.842
Total Expense £689.574
Net income £81.268
Despite increased turnover in 2023. the cost of sales and
staffing also r05e. The café has since improved it5 Offerings.
Significantly increasing maigins. and the shop has seen
higher turnover and margin5.
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Overall Summary
Consolidated reserves at the year-end= £4,244,971
Expenditure was higher in 2023 due to cautious and
controlled measures during the pandemic.
Visitor number5 increased significantly over the past 12
months, leading to investments in staff. procedures. and
site improvements to strengthen the charity for futUTe
challenges.
The positive net worth in our balance sheet confirms that the
chailty remain5 a going concern.
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FutULe plans
In 2023. we experienced changes in management and
trustees. followino a consolidation of our p05itiOD after the
COVID pandemic. With the significant increase in
operatlonal expenditure and investment in additional staff
and procedures, 2024 will mark the implementation of our
strategic three-year plan.
The Trustees and Chief Executive Officer have dedicated
time to developing our nexi strategic plan, which will guide
the charity from 2024 to 2027. Our key focu5 areas include-
Donkey Care and Welfare
contlnue to invest in the care
and welfare of OUT equines while improving site
infrastructure. As pait of our efforts to improve equine
welfare. we will continue to look at further opportunities
for extending our fostertng scheme.
Visitor Experlence - elevate the visitor experience by
enhancing interactive and educational elements,
improving facilities, and providing except£onal customer
service to create memorable and engaging v1sitS.
Fundraising - strengthen fundraising effort5, particularly
OUT adoption scheme. by enhancing communication and
engagement with ou¥ supporters. ensuring they feel
valued and connected to our mission.
Community Engagement - support and expand
community engagement programs.
Staff Development - Implement individual developrnent
programs to enhance equlne knowledge among our
staff.
Volunteer Integ ration increase our focus on volunteer
integration, communication, and ensure a safe and
inclusive environment for all.
IT and Communications - further integrate our
systems. providing enhanced communications. and
providing ongoing cyber-crime training.
Governance - conduct a benefits and governance
review to underpin the running of the charity.
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Risks
The Trustees oversee risk management for Ihe charity. With
quarterly reviews conducted during strategy review
meetings. We have enhanced and improved audit and
assurance activities, including operational and financial
controls, and established robust internal controls for cash
management. Monthly Trustee Meetings continue to refine
management account5, financial data, and monthly budget
eview5.
Internal Audit5 and Controls
comprehensive internal
audits and controls have been established. with full
reviews pending completion.
Cybersecurity - we have implemented both awareness
and oiber-crime training. along wilh ongoing testing. to
m Itigate risk5. particularly concerning financial
transactions.
Staffing continuity of management and succession-
planning remain challenging. We have development
plans and ongoing monthly training for staff. particularly
on the yard. but recruitment continue5 to be an issue.
Business Continuity and Resilience
a new three-year
strategy has been developed and implemented. with
quarterly reviews to measure progress against set goals.
Health and Safety - annual reviews and policies are in
place, with ongoing improvements to ensure a safe
environment.
Safeguarding policies for safeguaiding staff and
volunteer5 have been established but need to be fully
implemented acr05S the organisation.
Reputation Management - we have made improvements
in communication and actively monitor reviews to
mitigate the impact of any negative media.
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BoaLd ot TLilStees
Trustees are appointed for a 3-year term and can seek re-
election to a maximum of 9 years. Trustees meet monthly
with the CEO to discuss ongoing matters and ensure Smooth
operation. Additional, strategic review meetings are held
quarterly to evaluate the governance practices and ensure
adherence to best practices.
Statement ot tlustee iespoiisibi]ities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the
Trustees and the flnancial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards
(United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice>.
The law applicable to charitDe5 in England and Wales,
including the Charities Act 2011. Charity (Accounts and
Reports) Regulatlons 2008, and the prowsions of the trust
deed. requires the trustee5 to prepare financial statements
for each financial year that give a true and fair view of the
State of affair5 of the charity and of the Incoming resources
and application of resources. including the income and
expenditure. of the charity for that period.
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In preparing these financlal statements. the trustee5 ar
required to=
Select SUTtable accounting policie5 and apply them
consistently.
Obsetve the methods and principles in the Charity SORP.
ake judgments and estimate5 that are reasonable and
prudent.
State whether applicable accountirg standards have
been followed, subject to any material dopaitures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
Prepare the financial statements on a going concern
basis unless it 15 inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in busEnes5.
The Trustee5 would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to our
COTnmitted staff and volunteers, as well as the generosity of
our supporter5. Together. they enable us to keep our
donkeys happy and healthy. allowing us to continue oui
mission and make a significant impact on both our equines
and the community.
This report end approved by the trustees on the 7 5th of
October 2024 and signed on it5 behalf by-
Dawn Finney. Trustee
151e of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Janine Dyer. Trustee
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ISLE OF WIGHT DONKEY SANCTUARY CIO
Registered Charlty Number: 1159886
Independent Auditor's Report
Oplnion
We have audited the financial statements of Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctsjary and its
sub5idiarles for the year ended 31 December 2023 on pège5 22 to 40, which Comprise the
Consolidated Statement of Financial Activrties, the Group and Charity eaance Sheets and
Cashflow Statements and nole8 to the financial statements. including a summary of signifKanl
accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their
preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial
RepDrting Standard FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard Applicable in the UK and
Republi¢ of Ireland. (United langdom GeneTalty Accepled A¢¢ounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements..
give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and the parent charWs affairs as at
31 December 2023 and of the group's incoming Tesources and application of resources.
including its income and expenditure. for the year then ended..
have been property prèpared in accordance with Unlled lQngdom GenerallyAccepted
Accounting Practice,. and
have been prepared in accordance wth the requirements of the CharitiesAct 2011.
Basls for oplnlon
We conduclgd our audr( in accordan￿ with Interna￿nal Standards on Auditing {UK) IISAS
(UlQl and applicable law. Our responsibilities under th05e $tsndards ar8 further described in
the Auditors ￿spOnSibl11tieS for th6 audit of the financial 51atemenls section of our reporL We
are independent of the group and parent chartty In accordance with the ethical requirements
that are r816vant lo our audit of the financial statements in the UK. including thè FRC'S Ethical
Standard. and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibiliknes in accordance wth these
requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained 1$ $ufficient and
appropriate to provida a basis for our opinion.
Conclu$ions rolattng to golng ¢oncorn
We have nothing to Teport in respect ofthe followlng matters In relation to whi(* the ISAS lu
require us to r8p)rt lo you Whe￿..
the trustees. use of the going concem basis of accounting in the preparation ot the
finan¢kal statements is not appropriate.. or
the trustaes have not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material
uncertainties that may cast signfficant doubl a*)ut the group or parent charlty5 abilrty lo
continue to adopt Ihe golng concern basis of accounting for a period of at lea8t months
from the dale when the financial ststemenls are authorised for issue.
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Other Inforniallon
The trustees are respDn$ible for the other information. The other informatlon comprises the
InfOmiat￿n Included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our Report of
the Independent Auditors thereon. Our opinion on the financial slalements does nol cover the
other infoTmation and we do not exp￿$8 any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is lo read the other
infomalion and, in doing so, con5tderwhether the other information is materially in￿nsIstent
th the financial stal8m8nts or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be
materially misstated. Sf we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material
misslatements, we are required to ¢Jetemiine vthether there is a material mlsstatement
in the financial stal8ments c¥r a material misstatement of the other information. If, base<l on
the work we have performed. we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other
Infomiation, we a￿ required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in thbs regard.
Mattors on whlch we are requlred to r•port by exceptlon
In the light of the knowledge and understandin9 01 the group and ils environment obtsinad in
the course of the audit. we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the
Trustees.
We have nothing lo rep)rt in respeGt of the following matter5 where the charit￿8 Act 2011
requires us lo report to you if, in our oplnion:
adequate accounting reGords have not begn kept or retum$ adequate for our audit have
not been received from branches not visited by us. or
tha financAal statements are not in agreement with the acc(MJnling records and returns.,
certain disdosures of trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made: or
W8 have nol received all the ￿lformatiOn and explanations we require for our audit

Re5ponslbllfti¢s of trustses
As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees Responsibilities, the trustees are
responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give
a true and falrview, and for such intemal conlrol as the trustees determine is necessary to
enable the preparation of finan¢￿1 ststements that are free from material misstatement,
whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the group and
parent charW8 abilty to continue as a going concern, disdosing. as applicable. matters related
lo going ¢oncern and using th8 going concem basis of accounting LJnl8ss the trustees either
intend to liquidate the group or parent chatity or to cease operations, or have no realistlc
alternativ8 but to do so.
Our respon$lbllltles for the audit of the Ilnanclal statoments
We have been appointed as auditors undgr Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and Tew)rt in
accordance ￿th the Act and relevant reyulalions made or having effeot there under.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance aboutwhether the financial statements as a
whole are free from material misstatement. whether due lo fraud or eTror, and to issu¢ a
Report of the Independent Auditors that indudes our opinion. Reasonable assuran¢è is a high
level of assurance. but is not a guaTanlee that an audit conduGted in accordance with ISAS
{UKI wll 8NYays deled a material misststemenl when it exists. Misstatements can arise from
fraud or error and are considered material rf. individualty or in the aggregate, they could
reosonabty be exp&cted to influence the economic decisions of user5 tsken on the basis of
these fi'nancial statements.
Irregularities. induding fraud, are instsnces of nOn￿oMplIan¢e with laws and regulations. We
d&sign procedures in Ilne wth our responsibilities, outlined above, to delect material
misstatements in respect of Irregularities, indudlng fraud. The extent tr) which our procedures
are capable of detects'ng irregularities, including fraud is delaited below..
From discu55ion with management and those charged with governance infomation about the
entity is documenl8d lo asse55 the activity￿thIn the organisation. Wè discuss managemen¥s
assessment of risk in respect of irregularities, fraud and going COn￿rrt.
Based on these di$cu$sions and our own assessments we detemlned that the key risk areas
were income recognition in respect of cut off issues con¢eming lega¢y and donation income
and manag8mant override Cor￿rning the size of the organisation.
We set finan¢lal statement materialty levet based on the level of income. As a nol for profrt
organisaknon raising income is its primary focus which is why income was used to detemiin6
the level of materiality. Our overall assessmgnt of risk was used to determine performance
materialty at an appropriale level.
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Substantive audlt tests Wgre designed after assessing and performing walkthrough tests. The
walkthrough testing confirmed documented systems which have been designed to a¢t as a
pr8venlatNe measur8 agalnsl fraud and errorwhlch appear to be operaling as dooumented.
Substantive testing tested a sample of the populatlon, representative of the populatlon, lo
identfy errors. The testing did not identify any material misstatements in areas tested.
Audit substsntive tests ¢oncluded no malerral errors over tre key risk areas of income
recognttion and management override.
Th8 audit considers the organisation 18 not exposed to material risk of 8rroT as a result of
assessing laws and regulations that are appropriate to thE organi$ation.
Management assessed there is no going concem risk. The audit undertook a review of
budg915, management accounts and the review of I￿rd minutes and came to the same
condusion as management
A lurther description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located
on the Financial Reporting Councifs website al w¥.fr&org.uklauditorsr8sponsibililies. This
description fomis part of our Report of the IndependentAuditors.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the chartys tnJsta25, as a body, In 8ccordan¢e part 4 of the
Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulab"ons 2008. Our audit work has been undertak8n SLI
that we might stsle to the charity's trustees those matters we are required to stste lo them in
an auditors, report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent pemiÈted by law, we do Mt
a¢cept or assume responsibility trJ anyone other than the group and the parent charity and the
charivs trustees as a body. for our auditwork. for this report. or for the opinions w8 hav8
formed.
Stuart Mackie FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Morris Crocker Limited
Chartered Accounlanls
Slalutory Auditors
Eligible b act as an audTttir In tem15 of Sectw)n 1212 of th8 Companies Act 2006
station House
North Street
Havant
Harnpshire
P091QU
Date.. 1811012024
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ISLE OF wIG￿r DONKEY SANCTUARY CIO
Registered Charlty Number: 1159886
Consolidatod Statement of Financial Activlties
(Incorporatlng an Income and expenditura account)
For the year endod 31 Deramber 2023
2023
2023
2023
2022
Unr•strittgd
Fun
T¢JW E￿ll
Totsl Fu*d8
Noto8
Incomo from:
Donation5 and legacie$
1,436.352
1.436.352
1,470,145
Other trading activities
770.842
770,842
691,365
Investsn&nt Income
2,543
Total InGome
2.247.192
2,247,192
2.164.053
Rèsources exponded
Raising funds
108,445
108,445
114.525
Charilable activibes
1.197,973
1.197,973
974.981
Othertradiny activities
689,575
689.57S
587.803
Total resourc￿ exp•n8ed
1,995.993
1,995.993
1.677.309
Net incoming re50urco$
251.199
251,199
486,744
Rocon¢lllatlon of funds
T¢)tal funds brought foNJard
3,993,772
3,993.772
3,507.028
Total funds carrled fO￿ard
4,244,971
4,244,971
3,993,772
An of the above resu115 are derived from continuing activities. There wgre no other r8cogni8ed gains or
losse$ other than those stated above. Movement in funds are di$Glosed in Note 21 to the financlal
statements.
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ISLE OF WIGHT DONKEY SANCTUARY CIO
Registsred Charlty Number- 1159886
Consolidatad Statement of Financial Posltion
As at 31 Dacember 2023
The Group
2023
The Charity
2023
2022
2022
Notes
Flxed assets
Tangiblè assets
Investments
11
12
2,177,442
1.939.587
1,997.506
1,841.148
2.177,442
1,939,587
1,997,508
1,841,150
Cumnt assels
Stocks
Deblors
Investments
Cash at bank and in hand
15
18
17
57,919
713,204
1.205,840
221,800
2.198,763
37,754
434.522
979,335
1,205,840
156.105
2,341.280
734,090
1,658,405
2,130.681
1.462 986
2,197.078
CuTrent Llablllti95
Creditors: amounts falling du8
within one year
18
131,234
76,4
95,770
46,406
Net current a880ts
2 067 529
2,054,185
2 245.510
2,150.670
T¢tsl ass•ts loss current
Ilabllltlgs
4244,971
3,993,772
4,243,018
3.991,820
Creditors." amounts falllng due
atter one year
Net 4880ts
4,244,971
3,993.772
4,243,018
3 991820
Funds
Unroslricl8d fund5
Reslrited funds
Totsl Funds
21
4,244.971
3,993,772
4,243.018
3.991,820
4,244.971
3 993.772
4.243.018
3.991,820
The ac￿MPanY1n9 notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on
15th October 2024
Dawn Finney
Janine Dyer
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ISLE OF ￿GHT DONKEY SANCTUARY CIO
Regi$tsred Charity Numbor: 1159886
Consolidatèd Statemont of Cash Flows
For the year end￿ 31 Dacernber 2023
Thé Group
2023
Th• Charlty
2023
2022
2022
Not•s
ash flows from o￿TatIng
actlvltles
22
78,166
211.812
108.468
243,998
Cash flows from Inve5tlng
activi11os
Interest Teceivable
Purchase of tangible
assets
Disposal of tangible flxed
assets
Net cash prowded by
investing a¢tivitifrs
39.998
39,998
2,543
{350,2791
(275,1021
(250,859)
1229, 108}
1.350
24.052
1,350
24,050
1308,931}
1248.507)
1209,511 }
1202.5151
Change In cash and cash
equfvalgnts In the year
1230.765)
(86,6￿)
(101.043)
41,483
Cash and cash equivalents at
the beginning of the year
1,658,405
1,695,1C*)
1,462,987
1,421,504
1.427,640
1,858.405
1.361,944
1,462,987
Cash and cash equlvalent8:
Cash at bank and in hand
Short term deposits (included
In current asset Inveslmentsl
221,800
1.658,405
156,104
1,462.987
1,205,640
1,427,640
1,205,840
1.361,944
1658 405
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ISLE OF WIGHT DONKEY SANCTUARY CIO
Registered Charity Number: 1159886
Notes to the Flnanclal Statsm•nts
Accountlng pollcle8
Statutorylnft>mation
The IOW Donkey Sanctuary CIO is a Charitab￿ incorporated or9ani8ation incorporated in England
and Wales. The registered office address and prinGipal place of business is.. Lower Winstone
Fami, Wroxall, Ventor, P038 3AA
Basls of Properatlon
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charitses preparing their accounts in
ac¢ordan¢e wlh the Financi81 Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of IrelaThJ
IFRS 102)(effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP FRS 1021. th8 Financial Reportin9
Standard applKable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102} and the Charities Act 2011.
Assets and Thabilitie$ are inltially recognised at historical cost or Iran8aBtion value unless othe￿1$¢
stated in the rdevanl a¢¢ounling policy or note.
These financial statements consolidate the rèsulis of the charty and its wholty-owned Subsidiary
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary Lirnited on a line by line basis. Transactions and balanGes
between the charity and its subsidiary have been eliminated from the consolidated ffnancial
statemènts. Balances be￿een the entities are disclosed in the rbJte5 of the charities, balance
sheet
Publ1¢ B8nefft Entfty
The chanty meets th8 definition of a public benefit enb'ty under FRS 102.
Golng Concem
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainlies about Ihe charity's ability to continue
as a goin9 concem.
The trustees are of the vlew that the immediate future of the Charity for the next 12 months is
secure on the basis of confimation of continuing income streams and fundraising activity to
generate addthnal income strgams. Accvrdingly. the financial statements have been prepar&J on
the going con¢em basis.
The trustees do not ¢onsider that there are any sources of estimation LtnGertainty al the reporbng
dale that have a significant risk of causing a material adlustmenl to the carrying amounts of assets
and liabilities within the next reportlng period.
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Reylstered Charlty Numbgr: 1159886
Notss to the Flnanclal Statements
Income
Income Is recognised when the charity has entidement to the funds, any performance conditions
aitsched to the income have been met, it is probab￿ thal the income will be ￿CeIved and that the
amount can be measured reliabty.
Income frorn govemmenl and other grants, whether 'capilal' grants or 'rovonuo' grants. is
recognised when the charty has enttuement to the funds. any performance conditions attached to
the grants have been met, il is probably that trie income will be received and the amount Ban be
measurèd reliably andlg not deferred.
For legacies, entitlement is taken at the earlier of the dale on which either. the charity is aware that
probate has been granted, the eslale ha$ been finalised and notificalion has been made by the
execulor{sl to the charity that a distribuknon will be made, or when a distribution is receNed from
the estate. Recelpt of a legacy. in whole or in part, is only considered probable when the amount
can be measured reliably and the charity h85 been notffied of the executor's Inten￿On to make a
distribution. Where legacies have been notified lo the charity, or the charity is aware of the
granting of probate, and the crEteria for incame recognrf(ion have not been mel. then the legacy is
treated as a contingent asset and disdosed if matèrial.
Income r9ceNed in advance of the provision of a specified service 18 deferred until the crtterla for
income recyJgnition are meL
Interest Receivable
Interest on fvnds held on deposit Is included when Teceivable and the amount can be measured
reliably by thg charity.. this is nomalty upon nolificalion of th8 Interest paid or payable by the bank.
FundAccountlng
Restricted funds are to be used for sPe￿fiC purposes as laid down by the donor. Expendlture
which meets these ¢rileria is charged lo trte fund.
Unreslricled funds are donations and other incoming resources reoeNed or gènerated for the
¢harilabl8 PUTpose5.
Expandlturn and Irrecov•rable VA T
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or ¢￿struCtive obligation to makè a payment to
third paty. it is probable that setuement wll be required and the amount of the obligation can be
measured reliably.
Expgnditure is dassffied under the following activity headings:
Go5ts of Trising funds relate to the costs incurred by the charity in inducing third parties lo make
voluntsry contributions to it, as well as the cost of any activities wifh a fundraislng purrk)se.
Expenditure on ¢haritable activities includes the costs if delivering services and other
educational activitie5 undertaken to further Ihe purpDs8s of the charity and their associated
SUPPDrt costs.
Other expendlture represents those item5 not fallin9 into any other heading.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged agalnsl the acliwty for which the expenditure was incurred.
Albcatlon of Support Costs
Resources expended are allocated to the particular actnity where the cost relates direcdy to that
activity. However. the cost of overall direction and administration of aach activity, comprising the
salary and overhead c051s of th8 central function, 1$ apport¥oned on the following basis which are
an estimate, based on staff lime. of the amount attributable to each activity.
Governance costs are the costs associated with the govemance arrangements of thè charity.
These costs are associated with constibJtional and statutory requirements and include any costs
associated with tha strategic management of the charitys activities.
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Registered Charlty Number: 1159886
N¢tes to th• Flnanclal Statements
Operatlng Leases
Renlal tharges are charged on a straight line basis over the lemi of the lease.
rangiblt Flxed Assets
Tangible fixed assets are Initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or
valuation, net of depreciatlon and any impaiment losses. Depreciation is recognised so as to write
off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over thelr useful Ilves on the
following bases..
Freehold land and buildings.. 2% Straight Line
Plant and 8quipment etc-.
10-250/0 Reducing Balanee
Motor vehicles-.
250h Reducing Balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an ass8t is determined as the difference bet￿een the
sate proceeds and the Car￿ng value of the asse( and is recognisgd in net incomellexpenditurel
for the year.
Investments In Subsidiarlos
Investments in subsidiaries are at cosL
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recogni5ed al the settlement amount due after any trade discount
offered. Prepayments are valued al the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents in¢lude cash In hand. deposits held at ¢all with banks, r)ther short-temi
highty liquid investments with original maurtfjes of h¥elve monlhs OT less.
Creditors and Pmvl$lons
Creditors and provisions are recognised wher8 the charity has a present obligation resulting from
past event that will probably resutt in the transfer of funds lo a third paty and the amount due to
setde the obligation can be measured or estimatsd reliab￿. Creditors and provisions are normal
re¢ognis8d at their setuement arnount after allowing for any trade diseounls due.
Flnanclal Instruments
The oharity only has financi81 assets and financial liabilities of a kind thal qualify as basic financial
instrum&nts. Basic financial instruments are Initial￿ recx)gnised at transaction value and
subsequentty measured al their settlement valu8 Wtth the exceptltsn of bank loans whlch are
subsequently measured al amorbsed cost using the effective interest method.
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Registered ChaTity Number: 1159886
Notes to thg Flnan¢lal Statements
Income Irom donatlons andlogacles
2023
2022
Adopt a donkey scheme
Donations
Gfft aid
Legacies
311.594
528,439
89,688
506,651
1,436,352
238.842
559,216
92,53S
579,552
1.470.145
All thicome from donations and leg￿les. wag attributable to unrestricted fiJnd5 in 2023 and 2022
In¢omg from othèr tradlng aetlvities
2023
2022
Income from trading actwities
770,842
770.842
691,365
All income from other trading activitles. wa5 attrtbutable to unrestri¢W funds in 2023 2022.
2023
2022
Inv•5tment Inmmè
Interest recefvable
39.998
39,998
2,543
l incomg from investments was attributable to unrestricted funds in 2023 and 2022

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Reyistered Charfty Number: 1159886
Motes to thg Financial Stat•m•nl$
Not IncomellexpendltUTe)
2023
2022
Net incomellexpenditure) is stated after Chargin￿(creditIng).
Depreciallon
(Profilllloss on disposal of fixed assets
Auditorfs remuneration
111.149
175)
7.1C
79.338
14,5651
5,860
Staff cogts
Number of employe88
The average numb8r of emF4oyee$ during the year was..
2023
Number
2022
Number
Farm Staff
Office Staff
Fundraising Staff
Café Staff
Shop Staff
Estate Management
10
12
19
13
35
Employmonl costs
2023
2022
Salaries and wages
Social security costs
Employeffs contribution to defined Contri￿Jtion pension $¢heme.
807.909
54,534
13.095
875,538
612,032
39.186
9,546
660,764
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.
The charity trustees were neither paid or retsNed any benefits from employment during the year
12022.. £Nill.
Payments totalling £1,135, were made to Coh'n Ward during the yew. as reimbursement of
expenses in¢urred on behalf of the charity. Reimburments of £74 were made lo Colin in 2022.
The total employmont benefits including employer pension contributions of the kgy management
personnel were £130.225.12022 - £80,0551- Key management personnel comprises of 4 staff.
' Susan Mccall- Chief Executive (Appointed March 20231
Derek Needham - Chartty Manager {Resigned August 20231
' Jill Dubery- Finance & HR Administrator (Resigned September 2023)
Julia Newton- Senior Farm & Training Managèr
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Reglstered Charlty Number: 1159886
Notss to the Flnancial Statements
Rotlrnment beneflt schome
The charity operates a defined contribution pension Scheme for all qualifying empbyees. The
assets of the srheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independenuy
administered fund.
Penslon costs
2023
2022
Empbyerfs pension cost
13,095
13,095
Relat¢d party tran$actlons
There are no donations from related partres whlch are outside the nomial course of busine5S.
The charty has tsken advantage Of ex8mpticffls in FRS102. from disclosing transactlons with
other members of the group.
During the year. wages of £20.233 were paid to Mr S Ward.(2022'. £15,979)
Mr S Ward is deemed to be a retal￿ paty to th8 trustee, Mr C Ward.
10 Taxatlon
The ¢*arity Is exempt from corporation tax as all its incty)mg is charitable and is apFlied for
charitable purposes.
The tharity's trading subsidiary. Thelsle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary Ltd. gift aids available profits
to the parent charity. Its charge to ttjrporation tax in the year was £nil {2022-. £nill.
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R¢gistered Charfty Number: 1159886
Not05 to the Financlal Stalements
11 Tanglble flxed assfrts
Land and
bulldlngs
Plant and
ma¢hlnery
etc
klotor
vehlcles
Total
Groupand chaTity
At 1 January 2023
Additions
Disposals
At 31 Decembgr 2023
1,986,990
115.655
350.570
234.624
3.4021
581,792
51.304
2,388,864
350.279
L3,4021
2.735,741
2,102.645
51.304
Dopreclatlon
At 1 January 2023
Charge for the year
On disposals
At 31 De¢ember 2023
288,814
39,564
134.345
65,287
12,126}
197,506
26.118
6,297
449,277
111,148
12,126}
558.299
328,378
32,415
Net l)ook value
At 31 December 2023
1,774,267
384.286
18,889
2,177,442
At 31 December 2022
1,698,176
216,225
25,186
1.939,587
Land and
buildings
Plant and
machinery
otc
Motor
vehl¢le¥
Total
CharSty
Cost
At 1 January 2023
Additions
Disposals
At 31 December 2023
1.986,990
115.655
227,623
135,204
51.304
2.265,917
250,859
13,4001
2,513,376
359.427
D•proclatlon
At 1 January 2023
Charge for the year
On disposals
At 31 December 2023
288,814
39,584
109.837
47,366
2,1261
155,077
26,118
6,297
424,769
93.227
32,415
515 870
Net book value
At 31 December 2023
18,88
At 31 Decgmbw 2022
,78S
25.186
1,841,148
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Registered Charity Numbgr: 1159886
Notes lo tho Flnanclal Statements
12 Inves¢m•Trts
Charity
Subsldlary Vndortaklngs
2023
2022
Cost and book value at 1 January and 31 Der•mb•r
Detsil$ of the subsidiary undertakings are sel out bd¢)W'.
Countyof
In￿rpOratIOn
% Held
The Isle of Wlght Donkey Sanctuary Limited
England
100
Th• charity's investment 18 in rewect of wholly D￿d subsidiary, Th• Isle ofwighl Donkey
Sanctuary Limited, • ¢ompany which opeTale$ trading activities for the charty by operating a café and
gift shop. The Isle of Wl9ht Donkey Sanctuary Limited 1$ a company registered in EnglancL
13 Subsldlary undgrtaklng
The Gharty ovm¥ the vthde of the issued Share capital of The1818 of Wight Dwkey Sanctuary Limlted,
a company registered in England. The company number is 03020657. Th$ r¢gi$tered offiee address is
SHMS House, 20 Litt18 Park Farm RDad, Fargham, Hampshlre. United lQngdom, P015 STD.
The subsidiary 18 U8ed foT non-prirnary purpose trading activf(ies, in the fom of operating an cafg and
gift shop. All activitles have been cons01idatÈd on a lin• by lin• basis on Ihe statement of ffinanaal
adiwties. Availatle proflls ara dislrtbut•d to the parent charity.
2023
2022
Summary ofsubsldlary rnsults
Turnover
Cost of sales
Gro55 profft
Administrative expertses
Other operating income linc. govemmenÉ grants)
Profit on ordinary acliwb'es
Deel of covenant to paient undertaking
Profit for the financial year
770,842
319,033
451,809
(370,5411
691,365
288,324
403.041
{299.4781
81,268
81,268
103,563
103,563
The aggregate of assets, liabilities and funds was".
Assets
L[abIl￿e8
Funds
309.287
307,332
332,569
330,6141
Amounts owed tolfrom parent undertaking are shown in note 16

ISLE OF WIGHT DONKEY SANCTUARY CIO
Règlstered Char]ty Numbgr: 1159886
Not•s to thg Financlal Statements
14 Parent Charity
The parent charity's gross Income and the results for the year are disc105ed as follow5..
2023
2022
Gross incoming resour￿$
Result for the year
1,557,619
1.576,252
486 744
Result for the year inGILKtes a donation from Subsithary undertaking of £61,26812022.' £103.248)
15 stocks
The Group
2023
Th¢ Chaiity
2023
2022
2022
Stocks held for other trading
activities
57,919
57,919
37,754
37,754
Stocks held are used within the ¢harfty's tradlng SUbS￿l8ry and used solely for trading aGtivtbe$
16 Debtorn: amount falllng du• vAthln on• year
The Group
2023
The Charity
2023
2022
2022
Oiher Debtors
Prepayment5
Amounts due from group
undertakings
Accrued ino)me
Trade Debtors
Legacies reG8Nabl•
2,B47
30,165
29,213
19,872
2.500
25,773
29,213
19,384
271.870
33.892
300,516
10,679
33,892
1,000
645,300
713.204
10,679
374,298
434.522
645,300
979,335
374,298
734.090
17 Current asset Inv68tment8
Tho Group
2023
Th? Charlty
2023
2022
2022
Short ferm deposits
1.205,840
1,205 840
1,205.840
1,205,840
Investsments in short temi deposits have an orwjlnal maturfty of 12 months or less. At the balance
sheet dale the average maturity of the deposits was 3 months. The average Interest rate was
4.58%.
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Reglsterèd ChaTIty Number. 1159886
Notes to tho Flnancial Statomonts
18 cr￿lt0￿. amounts falling due within ong ygar
The Group
2023
The ChaTIty
2023
2022
2022
Trade creditors
Taxation and social seGurity
Other credltors
Accruè(l expense8
Credit Card
79,946
25,792
5,855
17.165
2,476
131,234
38,671
23,342
62.918
15,734
1,966
13.735
1,417
23,042
10,828
12,338
2,144
76,4
10,639
2,097
46,406
19 Anaty818 of group not assets betsvoen funds {Gurr8nt year}
G8n•ral
unre5tvlGt8d
Réstslctsd
fur
Total fund8
Net assets
4,244,971
4.244.971
4,244 971
4,244,971
20 Anatysls of group not assets between funds (prior year)
Genordl
Re#irb¢iod
funds
Totsl fvnd¥
Net assets
3.993.772
3,993,772
3,993 772
3,993 772

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ISLE OF WIGHT DONKEY SANCTUARY CIO
Reglstered Charity Num￿r. 1159886
Noles to the Finan¢ial Statemfrnts
22 Reconclllatlon of n•t Incom¢ to net cash Ilow from optrrallng actlvlll
2023
2022
Net Incom• lor the r•portlng p8rtod
251,199
486,744
Adjustments for..
Depreciation tharges
{ProfftllLoss on disposal of flxed assets
Interest recewable
IlncreasallD8crease in stocks
IlncreasellDecrease in debtors
Increasel(De¢reasal in credbtors
111.149
1751
{39.9981
{20.1651
1278.6821
54.738
79,338
14,565)
12,5431
111,4111
1276,8431
158,9081
Net ¢a¥h provld•d by operatlng actlvltles
78,166
211 812
23 Comparative$ for th• statement of Ilnan¢lal actlvltles
2022
2022
2022
2021
Unre8trlcted
FurKIy
ReslriG¢ed
Funds
Total Funds
Totsl Funds
1￿me Irom:
Donalions and legacies
1,470.145
1,470.145
1.389,357
Other tradlng activlties
691,365
691.365
544,501
Investment Income
2,543
2,543
33
Total incomlng r•¥ourco8
2,164,053
2.164,053
1,933,891
Resources expendod
Raising funds
114,525
114,525
65,601
Charitabl8 activitlas
974,981
974.981
792,439
Other trading 8Ctivities
587,803
587,803
428 538
Total r•soUrC￿ gxp¢n¥ed
1.677.309
1,677,309
1.286.578
Net Incom?
486,744
486,744
647,313
R￿0￿cl11allOrt of lunds
Total funds brought fO￿ard
3,507 028
3,507 028
2,859 715
Totsl fund8 ¢arried lorward
3,993,772
3,993.772
3,507 028
There were no restrithd fvnds ￿ 2021
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Regtsternd Charlty Numbor: 1159886
N¢AK to tho Flnanclal Statgments
24 Op•rating le•sg commilmonts payablg as a10s809
The group's totsl full1￿ minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases is as
follows for each of the foll¢)wing ￿riOdS
Equlpment
2023
2022
Less than one year
More than one year
1.997
1.164
3.161
1.997
3,161
5,158
25 Gapltal commltments
At the balance sheet date, the group had no capilal commitments.
At the previous reporting dale. Ihe gK)up had capitsl commitments of £57,499. in relation lo
groundworks on thg site, which were completed in 2023.
26 Controlllng party
The charity is controled by ib trustees
27 Materfal Logacles
Legacy income is reco9nised as incoming resources when the charty has received the legacy. or
when both the receipt and the amount can be reliabty estimated and are considered probable. As
of 31 De¢ember 2023, the charity had no legacies for which thg amount or likelihood of receipt
could not be detemilned. Consequendy. there are no material legaciès to report as of 31
Decèmbèr 2023.