Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/7/2023 Period start date To 30/6/2024 Period end date
Charity name: British Wildlife Rescue Centre
Charity registration number: 1171813
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The relief of suffering amongst wildlife in need of care and attention and in particular by the provision of a rescue and rehabilitation service for sick, injured and orphaned British Wildlife and the advancement of public education in the needs and care of British Wildlife |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The British Wildlife Rescue Centre is a wildlife hospital and rehabilitation facility based in Staffordshire. The main aim of the charity is to rescue sick, injured and orphaned wildlife and rehabilitate them back to full health before returning them back to their natural habitat. The hospital is open all year round and admits around 2000 patients each year. It operates with 2 members of staff and a great team of volunteers. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers
Other
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 | Last year saw another very busy year at the hospital with total admission figures at 1777. Many of these are admitted in our busy season which are between the months of April-September. Main reasons for the higher admission figures in these months are due to the high number of orphaned or young animals being admitted. Fundraising efforts consisted of local quizzes and fetes and successful grant applications from Animal Friends Insurance of £3,500 and Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust of £2,000. We received a donation of £3,000 from Midlands Animal Rescue Trust. We have had continued support from Newport Bag Company and Soaps by Rosie throughout the year with regular donations from their handmade items which we appreciate greatly. We were also lucky to benefit from a local organisation called the Animal Rescue Volunteers who choose several local charities each year to benefit from their own fundraising events and we received monthly donations from them for 12 months which was fantastic. We have continued our partnership with Hoglets Wildlife Education which is still proving very popular with local schools and is a very important aspect our work. It is to be noted that figures are down by £7,000 this year. We believe that this is due to receiving a large out of the blue £40,000 legacy donation in 2022 which sets our figures out of line for the average yearly income. This along with the ever rising cost of utilities. However 2024 is set to be another promising year with a second legacy donation of £10-15,000 and having been chosen to benefit from a large Convention where donations are around £20,000 mark. We are continuing to expand, where funds allow, and we now have a new shed with individual pens built inside which can be used for an array of species such as ducklings, rabbits in the summer months and hedgehogs in the winter. This will free up much needed space in our hospital. We also would like to develop a new waterfowl rehabilitation area which will include 2 small pools and an enclosure with shed. The staff, volunteers and board of trustees at The BWRC would like to thank all of our supporters from the bottom of hearts for all of their kind donations and hard work that allows The British Wildlife Rescue Centre to continue our operations |
into the future and continue to provide life-saving care to local wildlife in need.
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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 |
Financial Review
Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 financial position at the end of the period Statement explaining the Para 1.22 policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 reserves Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 deficit Explanation of any Para 1.23 uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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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 | |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | |
| 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 |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The British Wildlife Rescue Centre |
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| Other name the charity uses | The BWRC |
| Registered charity number | 1171813 |
| Charity’s principal address | Wildlife Barn London Road Weston St180JS |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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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
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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) mkb Full name(s) Marcus Keith Barker
Position (eg Secretary, Chairman Chair, etc)
Date
26/4/2024
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted Restricted funds funds to nearest £ to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ B1 Cash funds Bank 49,070 Total cash funds 49,070 (agree balances with recelpts and payments account(s)) Unrestrlcted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Details B2 Other monetary assets Fund to whlch asset belon Current value tlonal Details Cost (optlonal) Fund to whlch asset belon Details Cost (optlonal) Current value tlonal B4 Assets retalned for the charity's own use Fund to whlch 11 blllt lates Amount due lonal When due lonal Details B5 Liabllltles Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Date of roval Signature Print Name IKSIE Jowl Qc4 CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 2910412024
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES British Wildlife Rescue Centre 1171813 Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a For the perfod from To 0110712023 3010612024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Recel ts Donations & fundraising Educational course fees Grants 32,932 1,933 1,500 32,932 63,774 812 5,133 1,500 ross Income AR) 36,365 36,365 69,719 sse an see table . nves men sa es, Total receipts 36,365 36,365 69, 19 A3Pa ments Accountanc fees Cleanin & waste Ener Feedstuffs General ex Insuran IT costs Medical & veterina Rent & water rates Re airs & maintenan Salaries Staff trainin & welfare Statione osta es Tele hone & internet 1,200 2,556 4,175 8,788 118 402 1.200 2,556 4,176 8,788 118 402 1,200 1,628 3,038 6,421 19 369 enses ex enses 1,038 1,273 1,221 21,598 1,038 1,273 1.221 21,598 194 398 6,406 20,010 252 161 675 40,771 302 808 43,479 302 808 43,479 Sub total A4 Asset and Investment Own use assets 4,383 Sub total 4,383 43,479 43,479 45,154 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end (7,114) (7,114) 24,565 56, 49,070 56, 84 49,070 ,619 56,184 CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 2910412024
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