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Tel: [phone] www.swansupport.org.uk Email: [e-mail]

TRUSTEES REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 30[th] SEPTEMBER 2023

Swan Support was founded as registered Charity # 1163624 in 2015 and has now been operational for over 8 years, during which time it has gone from strength to strength. The Charity is focused on the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured swans within the Thames Valley and surrounding areas, led by Wendy Hermon and supported by a group of volunteers with many years’ experience. We provide a 24-hour service to the public by prompt response to calls. We also rescue waterfowl as needed.

The charity has now moved to its permanent site at Bray, under a lease from Summerleaze and building works are now under way to complete a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility.

As the leading swan rescue charity in the area, we have responded to over 1500 calls and are increasingly being asked to cover a wider area of the South of England and attend challenging rescues, often involving the use of a canoe. We have seen a large increase in injuries from dog attacks as well as catapults and have been working with the police and other organisations to respond accordingly.

Swans with fishing tackle are usually dealt with in situ, others with more serious injuries are relocated to our treatment centre for rehabilitation. Approximately 90% are subsequently released back into the wild.

All of our work continues to be staffed by volunteers and we are solely funded by donations from the public and supporting organisations. We have noticed a decrease in donations as the economic situation has worsened. Veterinary support is provided by a local vet in Uxbridge.

In addition to our rescue work, the Charity continues to work with other rescue services such as the RSPCA, Highways Agency, Fire Brigade and the police to co-ordinate rescues. We have also provided training in the safe handling of swans who are displaced on motorways, rail tracks and such like. We offer educational talks to schools, institutions and other groups with the intention of raising awareness.

As in previous years we worked closely with the Royal Swan Marker, Worshipful Company of Vintners, Worshipful Company of Dyers and the Royal Swan Warden to assist with Swan Upping. We were also responsible for keeping the racing course at Henley Royal Regatta free from geese and swans during 6 days of racing.

Trustees as of 30[th] September 2023 Wendy Hermon Joanne de Nobriga Pauline Thompson Afi Webber

Registered Charity No. 1163624 Address: Bray Lakes, Monkey Island Lane, Bray, SL6 2EB

SWAN SUPPORT - 1163624

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2023

Boyett Mayes Limited The Stables, Moneys Farm Bottle Lane Mattingley Hampshire RG27 8LJ

SWAN SUPPORT - 1163624 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2023

INCOME: Donations Collections Giving - Online Charity Checkout Loans Received Project Account Income TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE: Accomodation/Rental Vets fees, planning costs and cremations Feed Fuel Vehicle expenses New Vehicle Telephone Boat and equipment costs Marketing costs Office supplies Loan repayments Insurance Charity checkout fees Reimbursed expenses Capital Expenditure Training Other TOTAL EXPENDITURE (DEFICIT) / SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR Balance at bank b/fwd Reverse cost accruals b/fwd Accruals c/fwd SURPLUS CARRIED FORWARD	£ £ £ £ 32,588 20,062 473 537 12,495 14,609 474 917 2,000 - 17,939 15,051 65,969 51,176 7,220 4,833 803 1,696 4,127 2,381 11,775 11,021 7,853 4,224 - - 576 520 1,460 1,244 906 4,670 1,181 1,307 - (300) 3,198 2,794 599 335 7,405 5,462 34,315 - 1,662 - 302 1,000 83,381 41,188 (17,413) 9,988 31,749 23,160 142 - 1,541 - 745 142 14,939 31,749 - - 2023 2022	£ £ £ £ 32,588 20,062 473 537 12,495 14,609 474 917 2,000 - 17,939 15,051 65,969 51,176 7,220 4,833 803 1,696 4,127 2,381 11,775 11,021 7,853 4,224 - - 576 520 1,460 1,244 906 4,670 1,181 1,307 - (300) 3,198 2,794 599 335 7,405 5,462 34,315 - 1,662 - 302 1,000 83,381 41,188 (17,413) 9,988 31,749 23,160 142 - 1,541 - 745 142 14,939 31,749 - - 2023 2022
	£ 32,588 473 12,495 474 2,000 17,939
	7,220 803 4,127 11,775 7,853 - 576 1,460 906 1,181 - 3,198 599 7,405 34,315 1,662 302
		23,160 1,541 - 142 31,749
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SWAN SUPPORT - 1163624 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2023

LIABILITIES Current Liabilities (Note 1) Total Liabilities ASSETS Cash at Bank Current Acc Cash at Bank Reserve Acc Total Cash Total Assets Approved by:	£ £ £ £ 745 142 745 142 14,765 16,698 174 15,051 14,940 31,749 14,195 31,607 2022 2023	£ £ £ £ 745 142 745 142 14,765 16,698 174 15,051 14,940 31,749 14,195 31,607 2022 2023
	£ 745 14,765 174	£ 142
		31,749 31,607
Trustee Dated:

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SWAN SUPPORT - 1163624 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2023

NOTE 1: ACCRUALS

Portakabin Rental Expenses	2023 2022 £ £ 745 0 0 142 745 142

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BM ooyerT Moye5 Liiniled Accounlon15. Toxolion ond Business Advisers This report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30th September 2023, which are set out on pages 1 10 3. is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 Ithe'Regulations"} and s145 of the Charities Act 2011 {Ihe .2011 Acf')- Independent examinerfs report to Swan Support Respective responsibilities of the charity and examiner As members of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements," you consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 14412) of the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. 11 is my resF)onsibility= to examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 A¢l,' to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charty Commission (under secb.on 145{5llbl of the 2011 Act." and to State whether particular matters have come lo my attention. Basis of independent examinerfs statement My examination was carried out in accordan￿ with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a ¢omparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking exptanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair view. and the report is limited to those matters set out in the ststement below. Independent examiner's statement In the course of my examination, no matter has come to rny attention.. 111 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements.. to keep proper accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act," and to p￿pare accounts which accord wrth the accountsng records and comply with the accounts.ng requirements of the 2011 Act have not been Met or 12} to which, in my opinion, attents.on should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the aecounls to be reached. Signed Date Name LISA FINCHAM (Mrsl Qualifications BA ACMA CTA Address BOYETh MAYES LIMITED THE STABLES, MONEYS FARM BOThLE L4NE, MAThINGLEY RG27 8LJ Tel: [phone]W Email- [e-mail] Website: www.bml-occounlonts.co.uk The Stables. Moneys Form. Bollle Lane, Mallingley. Hompshire RG27 8LJ Company Regi51ralion Number. 4059188 Cio Chartered Tax Advi5er5 Piaclislry C•rhhcoto Holdor