Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/4/2021 Period start date To 31/3/2022 Period end date Charity name: Fritton Owl Sanctuary
Charity registration number: 1167831
Objectives and Activities
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SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of Para 1.17 To take in unwanted or neglected,
the charity as set out in its captive bred, Owls and give them a
governing document good home.
To take in injured native wild owls,
rehabilitate and release back into the
wild. Promote education of the plight of
these birds to visitors of at the
Sanctuary and by visiting schools,
fetes, residential home etc.
Working to help with the
conservation of the native species.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and Our main objective is to educate the public
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activities in relation to those about the plight of our Native and Non-
purposes for the public native Owls. Explaining that the main threat
benefit, in particular, the they face is caused by humans.
activities, projects or
services identified in the This is done by educational talks to schools
accounts. and children’s groups such as Brownies,
Guides, Beavers etc. We have home-
education groups come to the sanctuary for
a visit and talk.
We give talks to residential homes, where
the residents find it very therapeutic to
meet and stroke an Owl.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 All Trustees have adhered to the
whether the trustees have guidance issued by the Charity
had regard to the guidance Commission
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
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SORP reference None Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | None |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All of our staff are volunteers. They work with the Owls, cleaning and handling / training the Owls. They represent the sanctuary at events and help with fundraising. |
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Achievements and Performance
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| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | We took in 7 captive bred birds this year These came from homes where they could no longer be looked after. We rescued 4 wild owls of which 2 (50%) were nursed back to health and released back into the wild. They were released as near as safely possible to the place they were found. Some were too badly injured so did not survive. During this period we had the following visits: 9 Schools 2 Residential homes 12 Groups and Events 2 Home Education visits to the Sanctuary. No holds and visits were done during the Avian Flu restrictions from 29 Nov 2021 to 15 Mar 2022. We continuing to improve the site for our visitors and the Owls. We do not perform flying displays with our birds. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We have had a very good financial year. Once restrictions were fully lifted with had lots of visitors. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | None |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | None |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | All income is used to maintain the health and safety of the Owls. Ie Food, vet bills and maintenance of enclosures and site. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The Sanctuary is secure financially. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Donations from the public visiting the sanctuary. Income from educational visits. Sponsorship scheme of the Owls We had a Defra Grant to help with bills early in the year. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Consitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | New Trustees must be appointed by the majority of trustees at a trustee meeting. Each new Trustee is appointed having regard to skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Trustees Managers Volunteers All Staff are volunteers no paid employees. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | None |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Fritton Owl Sanctuary
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1167831
Charity’s principal address Fritton Plant Centre
Beccles Road
Fritton
Great Yarmouth,
Norfolk
NR31 9EX
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Louise Thorpe Chairperson
2 Carolyn Buss Secretary
3 Elle Sturman Up to 1 Dec 2021
Carys Gwynne Up to 1 Dec 2021
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Braidwood
5 Rosalyn Rogers
6 Kevin Rogers
7 Karen Varney From 1 Dec 2021
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Louise Diana Thorpe Carolyn Buss |
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Chairperson |
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| 31 March 2022 |
Fritton Owl Sanctuary Fritton Owl Sanctuary Charity Number: 1167831 Balance sheet year ending 31 March 2022 Income Expenditure Month Balance c/fwd April 2021 May 2021 June 2021 July 2021 August 2021 September 2021 October 2021 November 2021 December 2021 January 2022 February 2022 March 2022 Amount £ 197.48 1601.01 5330.74 4618.66 1874.77 3296.51 3358.91 1695.71 519.05 3328.69 674.50 358.32 923.53 Running total £ Month Amount £ Running total £ 1798.49 7129.23 11747.89 13622.66 16919.17 20278.08 21973.79 22492.84 25821.53 26496.03 26854.35 27777.88 April 2021 May 2021 June 2021 July 2021 August 2021 September 2021 October 2021 November 2021 December 2021 January 2022 February 2022 March 2022 835.94 711.59 1727.16 3202.91 857.61 1403.72 924.74 898.53 920.01 l673.18 2717.85 1380.45 835,94 1547.53 3274.69 6477.60 7335.21 8738.93 9663.67 10,562.20 11,482.21 13155.39 155873.24 17253.69 Total income £27,777.88 Total expenditu £17,253.69 Balance c/fwd £10.524.19 14 April 2022
I CHARITY COMMISoN -.] FOR ENGLAND AND WAIE5 Independent exarniner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report R•port to the trust8OS FRIoN OWL SANTUARY On accounts for tho year ended 31ST MARCH 2022 Charity no (if any) 1167831 Sot out on pays I reFrf)rt to the Irusiees on my examnation of the a¢iy)unts of the above tharity (he Trusn for year 8r#led 31K13f2022. Responsibililios and basls of roport As th8 chaflty's truslees, yw are resFrf)nsible for the preparation ot the accounts in acix)rdance wth the requir8m8nts ol the Chanties Act 2011 I report in respecl Ot my examinatlon of the Trust's accounts carri8d out under seuion 145 of the 2011 A in carrying out my examination. I have followed all the appli(zble Oirothions given by the Charity commissi under seuion 145{5}Ib) ol the Acl. Independent I have completed my exwninalion. I havé no concems and hav6 eom8 examlner's statement acfOSS other matters In ccmnection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this Teport in order to enable a propel undeisknding of Ihe aco)unts to be Teached. Signod: 2110412023 Narn•: SARAH GOWER Relevant professlonal quallficalionls) or body Irf any): Addr. 3 NEW WELLINGTON PLACE GREAT YARMOUTH NORFOLK, NR30 3HL
Section B Disclosiire only complete il the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (se8 CC32, Independent 8xarninatn of Charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examinws). Glve here briel details ol any Item5 Ihat the •xamlner wishes to disclo. WA