TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT 2024/25
The Trustees meet at monthly intervals to facilitate a better engagement with the Founder of the UK Wild Otter Trust. It was agreed that all meetings would be documented and signed off as true, with copies being distributed amongst the Trustees.
2024 was a busy year for the team due to the sheer number of orphaned otter cubs directed to UKWOT for care. For the period January 2024 to End December 2025 saw 38 orphaned animals in our care.
It was agreed that the existing facility, whilst showing a fit for purpose centre, may if numbers continue to rise be out spaced. It was therefore proposed that we look for our own piece of land to facilitate this issue before it becomes an issue. It was agreed that being proactive rather than reactive was the way to go. To that end, one of our Trustees kindly purchased a 4 acre site that is now being rented to UKWOT for creating a second site to house orphaned otter cubs.
We have therefore purchased a plot of land known as “Lee Meadow” and areas of this have started to be created for a return to wildlife, nature and biodiversity gains. It wa agreed that the meadow would be restored back to nature as such we have already planted 1600 native trees, created a 40 tree orchard and a one acre wildflower meadow with more in the pipeline such as a wildlife lake, 25 enclosures and solar, off grid power to operate from in the future.
It was also declared that this accountancy period had exceeding all expectations given the fragile state of our country with less money available.
We engaged in various fundraising activities and as such, managed to gain £100,121.00 income with a £84,000 outgoing. The remaining balance was held back for general operational costs moving forward.
It was agreed that given the circumstances, this was an excellent year on performance by all involved.
Our current financial condition is strong, with approx. £20,000 in bank and assets of £54,000.
Closing the Trustees annual statement it was agreed that we continue to build on UKWOTS reputation for excellence and professionalism in 2025.
Annual statement prepared by Colin Anderson/David Webb on this day 28[th] February 2025 and duly signed as confirmed digitally below:
Colin Paul Anderson – Trustee/Finance Officer
David R Webb – Trustee & Founder
Dated 28/02/2025
UK WILD OThER TRusr HEAD MILL UMBERLEIGH DEVON INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 2nd MAY 2024 MEADOW BRoOKACCOUANCy I DUKE StRE SOUTH MOLTON DEVON
Independent Examiners Report Basls of Independent Examlner's Statement.. My examlnation was carried out in accordance with general dirertlons glven by the Charlty Commisslon. An examinatlon includes a review of the accounting records kept by the chartty and comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideratlon of any unusual items or disc105ures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provlde all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinlon is glven as to whether the accounts presented a true and fair view and the report is Ilmited to those matter5 Set out in the ststements below. Independent Examiner'5 Statement.. In ¢onnection with my examlnation, no matter has come to my attention: l. which gives me reasonable cause to belleve that in, any material respect, the requirement5: to keep accounting record5 in accordance with 5ectlon 130 of the charttles act: to prepare accounts whlch accord with the accounting records and comply wlth the accounting requirements of the charltles act have not been met; or 2. to which, in my oplnion, attentlon should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: Date: Xat< Name: Relevant professional qualification or body:
UK WILD OThER TRUST INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 2nd MAY 2024 RECEIPTS 2024 2023 Grants Donations & adoptioris Sale of merchandise Gift aid Trainin Fundraiser Bank interest received 3,500.00 62,018.01 6,063.01 1,155.68 750.00 550.00 21.61 68,785.59 9,030.01 21,468.64 750.00 87.11 PAYMENTS 100.121.35 74,058.31 Purcha5e5 of merchandise ladJusted for stock Feed and beddlng Veterinary costs Repairs & maintenance uipment hire Workwear Motor expenses Public liabllity insurance Advertlsing Postage & stationery Computer costs Subscrlptions & 5undries Professiona I fees Water charges Rent Light & heat Phone costs Donations Bank fees 9,701.63 14,139.50 176.52 24.225.74 8,630.13 9,502.69 117.46 14,631.19 943.98 14,133.30 306.38 6,528.05 1,014.39 479.29 4,134.87 2,188.00 389.03 6,167.44 528.99 623.52 116.01 971.88 231.00 85.24 500.00 1,535.40 185.84 475.70 1.87 1,510.00 2,227.18 328.97 1,470.r)o 83,907.80 44,693.39 Balancelsl brought forward (from previou5 yearl 40.777.65 11.412.73 Balancels) in hand at year-end 56,991.20 40,777.65
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Assets Fixed Tra iler L200 Truck Freelander OT51 ERS Freelander OT58 ERS Nissan Crew Cab OT52 ERS - Machlnery & equlpment Machlnery & equipment Stock of merchandise purchased 29th December 2021 purchased 10th January 2022 purchased 18th May 2023 purchased 19th June 2023 purchased 10th July 2023 purchased in 2022123 purchased in 2023124 2,000.00 4 500.00 2,800.00 3.995.00 6,375.00 18,131.41 7,423.53 9,600.00 2,000.00 4,500.00 18,131.41 Current 5,800.00 Cash and Bank balances in hand Bank Business atcount Savin s account 259.69 1,906.57 846.24 9,500.00 TOTAL 56.991.20 40,777.65
UK WILD OThER TRusr HEAD MILL UMBERLEIGH DEVON INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 2nd MAY 2024 MEADOW BRoOKACCOUANCy I DUKE StRE SOUTH MOLTON DEVON
Independent Examiners Report Basls of Independent Examlner's Statement.. My examlnation was carried out in accordance with general dirertlons glven by the Charlty Commisslon. An examinatlon includes a review of the accounting records kept by the chartty and comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideratlon of any unusual items or disc105ures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provlde all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinlon is glven as to whether the accounts presented a true and fair view and the report is Ilmited to those matter5 Set out in the ststements below. Independent Examiner'5 Statement.. In ¢onnection with my examlnation, no matter has come to my attention: l. which gives me reasonable cause to belleve that in, any material respect, the requirement5: to keep accounting record5 in accordance with 5ectlon 130 of the charttles act: to prepare accounts whlch accord with the accounting records and comply wlth the accounting requirements of the charltles act have not been met; or 2. to which, in my oplnion, attentlon should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: Date: Xat< Name: Relevant professional qualification or body:
UK WILD OThER TRUST INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 2nd MAY 2024 RECEIPTS 2024 2023 Grants Donations & adoptioris Sale of merchandise Gift aid Trainin Fundraiser Bank interest received 3,500.00 62,018.01 6,063.01 1,155.68 750.00 550.00 21.61 68,785.59 9,030.01 21,468.64 750.00 87.11 PAYMENTS 100.121.35 74,058.31 Purcha5e5 of merchandise ladJusted for stock Feed and beddlng Veterinary costs Repairs & maintenance uipment hire Workwear Motor expenses Public liabllity insurance Advertlsing Postage & stationery Computer costs Subscrlptions & 5undries Professiona I fees Water charges Rent Light & heat Phone costs Donations Bank fees 9,701.63 14,139.50 176.52 24.225.74 8,630.13 9,502.69 117.46 14,631.19 943.98 14,133.30 306.38 6,528.05 1,014.39 479.29 4,134.87 2,188.00 389.03 6,167.44 528.99 623.52 116.01 971.88 231.00 85.24 500.00 1,535.40 185.84 475.70 1.87 1,510.00 2,227.18 328.97 1,470.r)o 83,907.80 44,693.39 Balancelsl brought forward (from previou5 yearl 40.777.65 11.412.73 Balancels) in hand at year-end 56,991.20 40,777.65
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Assets Fixed Tra iler L200 Truck Freelander OT51 ERS Freelander OT58 ERS Nissan Crew Cab OT52 ERS - Machlnery & equlpment Machlnery & equipment Stock of merchandise purchased 29th December 2021 purchased 10th January 2022 purchased 18th May 2023 purchased 19th June 2023 purchased 10th July 2023 purchased in 2022123 purchased in 2023124 2,000.00 4 500.00 2,800.00 3.995.00 6,375.00 18,131.41 7,423.53 9,600.00 2,000.00 4,500.00 18,131.41 Current 5,800.00 Cash and Bank balances in hand Bank Business atcount Savin s account 259.69 1,906.57 846.24 9,500.00 TOTAL 56.991.20 40,777.65