## **Tel: 07968 868172 www.swansupport.org.uk Email: info@swansupport.org.uk** ## **TRUSTEES REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING 30[th] SEPTEMBER 2025** Swan Support was founded as registered Charity # 1163624 in 2015 and has celebrated 10 years in operation. It continues to grow its reputation, developing its skillset and continuing to provide advice to other wildlife charities and individuals around the country. The Charity is focused on the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured swans within the Thames Valley and surrounding areas, whilst maintaining a strong presence within communities to continue the education of the public. It is led by Wendy Hermon and supported by a group of volunteers with multiple years’ experience. We provide a 24-hour service to the public with prompt response to all calls. Our experience shows that we are often the only organization that will answer a telephone call at midnight or after 5pm. The charity’s permanent site at Bray, leased through Summerleaze continues its transformation into a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility. We have two indoor facilities, one containing pens for those swans and cygnets requiring specialist care and the other for administration purpose together with two outdoor pens. Numbers of swans in care are kept to a minimum, and those who cannot be released are passed to other organisations. As the leading swan rescue charity in the area, the number of calls we receive from the public continues to increase and we have responded to somewhere in the region of 1750 calls per year. We have had calls from as far away as Sunderland, Liverpool, asking for advice. We have a list of other swan rescue organisations that we can pass on as appropriate . Approximately 95% of swans admitted to the treatment centre are succesfully released back into the wild. Our remit now covers much of the South of England, as well as forays into other parts of the country. We are specialists in canoe rescues and are called upon by many other rescue organisations for support when dealing with challenging situations. It is clear that attacks on swans continue to escalate, with injuries arising from dog attacks and catapults. To address this situation, we raised awareness among the local councils and police forces. Working closely with the MP of Windsor, Thames Valley Police and David Barber, King’s Swan Marker, The Police Crime Commission Matthew Barber and Eton Town Council we presented the issues and concerns, resulting in the successful implementation of a PSPO(Public Spaces Protection Order) in Windsor, Eton, Horton, Wraysbury and Datchet , to directly address the catapult threat. All of our work continues to be staffed by volunteers. We have been seeking out new volunteers to extend our reach and as part of our commitment to those volunteers we provide ongoing training and support. **Registered Charity No. 1163624 Address: Bray Lakes, Monkey Island Lane, Bray, SL6 2EB** ## **Tel: 07968 868172 www.swansupport.org.uk Email: info@swansupport.org.uk** We are solely funded by donations from the public and supporting organisations. The economic landscape has deteriorated and we are challenged to find the necessary funds to complete the build at Bray. We are grateful for the support we receive from members of the public and specific organisations. In addition to our rescue work, the Charity continues its relationships with other rescue services such as the RSPCA, Highways Agency, Fire Brigades 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 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 2025 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 2025** 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 2025** |**INCOME:**
Donations
Collections
Giving - Online
Charity Checkout
Loans Received
Refund
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**|**£**
**£**
33,613
421
13,465
1,054
-
132
11,785
**60,470**
1,848
1,928
1,542
15,231
4,953
-
862
4,296
1,207
1,469
-
3,401
540
8,833
11,623
525
**58,258**
**2,212**
16,124
-
-
**18,336**
_-_
**2025**|**£**
**£**
36,028
274
11,180
2,367
-
3,000
2,970
**55,819**
2,093
5,510
1,573
12,795
8,419
-
580
3,612
2,080
613
2,000
3,047
540
9,631
1,216
178
**53,889**
**1,930**
14,939
745
-
-
**16,124**
_-_
**2024**| |---|---|---| Page 2 ## **SWAN SUPPORT - 1163624 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025** **----- Start of picture text -----**
2025 2024
£ £ £ £
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities (Note 1)
Total Liabilities - -
ASSETS
Cash at Bank Current Acc 9,566 12,979
Cash at Bank Reserve Acc 8,769 3,144
Total Cash 18,336 16,124
Total Assets 18,336 16,124
Approved by:
Trustee
Dated:
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Page 3 ## **SWAN SUPPORT - 1163624 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025** ## **NOTE 1: ACCRUALS** |Portakabin Rental
Expenses|**2025**
**£**
0
0
0|**2024**
**£**
0
0
0| |---|---|---| Page 4 BM Independent examiner's report to Swan Support Limited lont5. Taxation ond 6iJfiness Advisers This report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30th September 2025, which- are sel out on pages 1 10 3, is in respect of an ex8minalion carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 Ilhe 'Regulations"l and s145 of the Charitie5 Act 2011 Ilhe .2011 Acf,). 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 responsibility.. to examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act- to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act", and to stale whether particular matters have come lo my attention. Basis of independent examiner's statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the Iruslees 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 lo whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view" and the report Is limited lo those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's statement In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. 111 which gives me ￿8$onable cause lo believe that in, any material respect. the requirements.. lo keep proper accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act,. and lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met or 121 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Signed Date Name LISA FINCHAM (Mrsl Qualifications BA ACMA CTA Address BOYETh MAYES LIMITED THE STABLES, MONEYS FARM BorfLE LANE, MAftlNGLEY RG27 8LJ Tel: 01256 636 600 Email- enquiriesiQ bml-occounlon15.co.uk Website: wv