Section C: Notes to the accounts Trustees’ annual report for the period
Period start date 0 1 0 8 2 1 Period end date 3 1 0 7 2 2 Charity No
Charity name Libertys Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre (if any) 1 1 6 8 5 3 0
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Promote and advance education of public re the conservation of British and world wide birds of prey and reptiles. Care and rehabilitate injured wild birds |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public beneft, in particular, the activities, projects or services identifed in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Education by way of onsite and offsite demonstrations. Work placements for students from schools, colleges and universities. Advice to local vets, private falconers and centres. |
| Statement confrming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission onpublic beneft |
Para 1.18 | I confirm the Trustee's have given regard to the guidance given. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers | Para 1.38 | |
| Other |
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Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference |
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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 benefciaries and any wider benefts to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Continuation of the successful breeding of red listed Vultures. Further improvements to aviaries and enclosures. Educational displays to many new schools and offsite events. Continuing to work with Natural England with a trustee training to become a BTO ringer. Improvements to educational resources, provided for schools and visiting members of public. Promotion of the importance of keeping Bee's. The success of the year is evident in the increased reserves of over £41,000, ensuring the charity remains a going concern and enabling us to continue our |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference |
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| Achievements against objectives set | Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
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Financial Review
| SORP reference |
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| Review of the charity’s fnancial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Total funds carried forward as at the 31st July were in the sum of £41,730. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Funds are held purely for the furtherance of the principal activity and the animals welfare |
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| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £41,730 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves | Para 1.22 | N/A | |
| Details of fund materially in defcit | Para 1.24 | N/A | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a goingconcern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional)
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| SORP reference |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| 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 |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | SORP reference |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed,royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO adopted 1st August 2016 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.gunincorporated association,CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| 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 | Elected by serving trustees annually at general meetings |
Additional information (optional)
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charityworks |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties | Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Liberty's Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre |
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| Other name the charity uses | LORRC |
| Registered charity number | 1168530 |
| Charity’s principal address | Crow Lane Ringwood Hampshire BH24 3EA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Lynda Bridges | Chairman | ||
Jayson Bridges |
Vice Chairman |
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| Olwen Watts | |||
| Steve Manston | |||
| Colin Jaggers | |||
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Reference and Administrative details (cont)
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 |
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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
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
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
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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) Lynda Bridges
Position (eg Secretary, Managing Trustee Chair, etc)
Date 14/03/23
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CHARITY KI: 11685>) INroME & EXPENDtTURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JISTJULY 2022 2021 Income 254.205 141,338 New Foresi D.C. 2,667 256.872 18.708 196.126 pur¢se$ Stock BIF PuFchase5 Less.. Stock5 42 26,316 13289 3,Sfil 11.919 4.2fKJ 17.287 11.219 recl Costs: Veterinary Costs & Microchip5 AnSmal Food Wages- Net of FRS Uthifornis 1,831 14.813 80.164 2.914 14,761 fj1, 97.488 80,069 104.838 142.097 PromotloNI Costs: Advertising Motor Costs 10,334 2,962 149 10.697 3,111 Admlnlsiratlon C(¥sts: Telephone StationerylPrIntinPoStaBe I.T. Costs National Federation of Small Businesses 831 874 450 253 253 2,386 Water Waste, Cleaning & Pest Control Heat & Light Insurance Rent ete Repairs & Renewals 1,447 4,555 11,325 6.716 19.2Cx) 12.213 18,840 4.79) 13.058 6,627 19,2LK) 25.136 General Re5urfacin8 walkiTr8 area5 68,771 74,296 Accountancry Hnanrijl C05ts'. Bank Charge5 Interest 3,049 6,363 1.170 6.523 9,412 94,043 48,054 6.324 41,730 7.693 ,486 14.352 6,654 7,698 Exces5 of Expenditure over Income befo Depreclation Less Depreciation Charge Excess of Expenditure over Incorne after Deprectatton
UBERTYS RAPTOR & REPTILE tsNTRE CHARITY NO: 11685x1 AS AT 31STJULY 2022 2021 Axed Asstts: IIXl,979 107,303 Cash in Hand & At Bank Shop Stock PrepaymÈnts 31.516 13.289 30.518 4,2 46,405 36.378 L•ss Curr•nt Ll•bllltles.' Trade & Sundry Creditors 15.840 43,105 144.084 20,538 127,841 Finantr and Reserves Ltsng Term loan Lloyds 8ark Loan from Founding Tnjstee Bounctrbatk Loan Fund- Accurnulatetl Surpluses Balance 8/f Surplus for Year 50,621 2,445 19.166 62,358 12,445 22,916 30,122 22.424 7,698 71.852 144,084 30,122 127,841 We have prepafed the above Balan Sheet as at 31st July2022 and Income and ExpenditureAccount for the year tothat date from the books and records kept by the Trustees 8j from infomation and explanatlons recetved. To the best of our krtowled8e and belief such accounts are in accordan therewith. BLACKLER & CO Chartered Accountsnts The Barn Office Tredivett Mill Llttle Comfort Launceston Comwall PI15 9NA Signed. 2023 Approved by the Founding Trustee Mrs L Bridge&, Date.....
UBERTYS RAPTOR & REPTILE CENTrE CHARtTY NO: 1168530 Fixed Assets Endosure5 Equipment Van 25% R over 20 years 2rpA R Lease Total Values B/f 01.07.20 Additions 25.682 I,c([l 16,588 2.359 18.947 142,270 2,359 144,629 As at 31.07.21 25.682 IcKJ,c( Depreciation Blf Charge to 31.07.21 20,1KKJ 10,672 1.654 12,326 30,672 6,654 37,326 25,(KK) Net Book Value 31.07.2021 Additions Depreciation 25.682 75.C(Kl 6.621 107,303 5,000 70,000 1,324 5,297 6,324 100.979 25.682
8018 Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the tru51ees' ieporl above. Signed on behalf of Ihe chariVs tsustees Signatuie(s) Full name(s) L¥a Bridges Positioii (eg Secretaiy* Chair, etc) ManagiNJ Trustee Date 14103123 Charity A(counls lemplate5- Trusteeg annual Por{ frjr the period Odober 2016