## **Tel: 07968 868172 www.swansupport.org.uk Email: info@swansupport.org.uk** ## **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**| |||_-_| Page 2 ## **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:||| Page 3 ## **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| |---|---| Page 4 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: 01256 636 6W Email- enoviries@bml-occountonts.co.uk 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