2025-05-05-accounts

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

6TH APRIL 2024 - 5TH APRIL 2025

WWW.SAFE-HORSES.ORG.UK REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1172769

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CONTENTS

Charity Information page 2 Trustees’ Report page 3 Income and Expenditure page 7 CHARITY INFORMATION TRUSTEES: Alison Stratford - Chair Rebecca Speed Tracey Stone Kirsty Mackie BANKERS: National Westminster Bank 250 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4AA (Branch previously at Bracknell closed; banking now serviced via NatWest’s central processing centre) ACCOUNTANTS: Boyett Mayes Ltd Moneys Farm 7 Bottle Lane a Mattingley Hampshire RG27 8LJ CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER: 1172769 ae: POSTAL ADDRESS: PO Box 4330 Crowthorne Berkshire RG42 9WW

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 5TH APRIL 2025

The trustees submit their annual report and the financial statements for the year ending 5th April 2025.

The History of SAFE:

Founded by Alison Stratford in 2014, SAFE (Saving Abandoned Fly-Grazing Equines) emerged following the rescue of 26 abandoned and neglected horses in Binfield, Berkshire.. Some could not be saved, but many were successfully rehabilitated and rehomed. Since its inception, SAFE has continued to support abandoned and fly-grazed horses, establishing itself as a well-known and respected small charity.

Objectives & Activities: SAFE exists to support landowners, to legally rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abandoned, neglected horses and ponies. SAFE also undertakes rescues under the Animal Welfare Act, involving the Police. Our mission is centred on the 3 R’s > “Rescue, Rehabilitate and Rehome”. This applies to every equine we take in, and we offer lifetime security to ensure they never face neglect again. As a charity we also offer support in the below areas: ● Work with the Police, RSPCA, local authorities, equine bailiffs, and members of the public to rescue 7 abandoned, neglected, and abused horses. a ● Advance the education in the proper care and treatment of equines ● Help to tackle the ever-increasing rise in cruelty to animals by working with other organisations, to ensure neglected equines receive treatment.

● Remain a leading and recognised local charity. Ensuring that rescued horses receive a secure and bright future. ae: on

Structure, Management, and Governance Arrangements :

Saving Abandoned Fly-Grazing Equines became a CIO in April 2017 (started as a rescue in 2014), and is governed by Trustees. The Charity registration number, names of trustees and other information are detailed on page 2

All Trustees hold office until they resign, retire, or are removed. They can be replaced during a general meeting. The individuals responsible for the day-to-day running of the charity are Alison Stratford and Kirsty Mackie.

As a charity, we work collaboratively with equine and animal welfare organisations, local authorities, Saving Abandoned Fly-Grazing Equines Police, veterinarians and rescues, to ensure strong welfare outcomes. The Trustees feel that the main risk to the charity is funding. Economic instability increases competition for donations, and we remain reliant on supporter generosity.

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Achievements and Performance:

As a small charity, we have established a professional yet discreet relationship with landowners, such as local authorities and development companies as well as many private landowners. Most are unaware of their rights to detain horses that have been either dumped or illegally fly-grazed on their land. Most often these horses are in poor health and end up in our care.

We have good working relationships with the Police who now regularly seek our advice on the welfare of horses and request our help with serious neglect cases, as well as loose horses on the highways.

SAFE are frequently contacted by members of the public raising concerns about horses that are either fly-grazed or abandoned. This now occurs nationally. Even where we cannot take a horse in, we offer advice and work with trusted organisations to secure the best outcome.

The Trustees remain confident in knowing that SAFE’s objectives are being met.

Within the timeline of this report, we can confirm the following statistics

SAFE Equine Annual Tracker	Total Number
Horses Rescued	36
Horses sent to Professional Rehabilitation	14
Horses Fostered	11
Horses Rehomed	35
Horses Returned	3
Horses PTS* due to irrecoverable illness	1
Total number of horses in SAFE’s care in that period	61

*Put To Sleep

Once rescued, all horses are rehabilitated and rehomed, unless they have conditions making them unsuitable for rehoming. These horses remain permanently in our static herd of seven.

Horses join this herd during their decompression period before progressing to rehoming.

Many of the horses we rescue are very unwell or unhandled, and rehabilitation is long and increasingly costly, with more horses requiring hospitalisation or professional rehabilitation. Horses receive microchips, passports, vaccinations and consistent handling before rehoming. Our team of volunteers, vets, farriers, nutritionists and practitioners supports each horse’s welfare needs.

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Review of Objectives:

● Help to fight cruelty:

We receive regular alerts from the public, allowing us to intervene promptly. This is a daily part of SAFE’s work .

• Work with the Police, National Equine Charities, local authorities, equine bailiffs, and members of the public:

SAFE continues to collaborate widely to support at-risk horses.

● Remain a leading and recognised local charity:

We continue to be a first point of contact for welfare concerns and remain committed to full rehabilitation and lifelong security for each horse. Website: Our website remains functional but requires an update, which has been delayed due to competing priorities and limited resources. The Rescues: We continue to be inundated by concerned members of the public. Cruelty and neglect remain high, with 7 many colts (young males) removed from their mothers too young and abandoned. Thankfully we are a often able to respond quickly, thanks to members of the public, regarding SAFE as a charity who will get involved.

We continue with Iain McKenzie Equine Practice as primary vets with Donnington Equine Hospital for ae: on hospitalisation. Using a professional rehabilitation establishment has significantly improved outcomes for severely compromised horses.

We have a close relationship with our farrier and remedial trimmer. SAFE uses natural feeds and supplements tailored to horses’ needs

Volunteer Induction and Training:

Every new volunteer undergoes a comprehensive induction before joining a shift at our yards. Health and Safety procedures are thoroughly explained and demonstrated. Each shift is led by an experienced Shift Lead who has undergone extensive training. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; Saving Abandoned Fly-Grazing Equines under-10s are not accepted.

This year saw a consistent volunteer base, with new recruits joining through word of mouth and local Facebook groups. Several have progressed to Shift Lead roles.

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Feed and Supplements:

We remain steadfast in our approach to feed quality. We use Agrobs and Simple System products tailored to each horse. Supplements are used to address individual needs, e.g. milk thistle for liver issues, with nutritionist input. Suppliers remain EquiNatural and Global Herbs.

Finances:

Income increased this year, with a corresponding rise in expenditure due to horse numbers and use of professional rehabilitation.

Our fundraising team and supporters remain vital. We are especially grateful to Hilda Florence Holmes Trust Charity for ongoing support covering land rental and feed costs.

Trustees carefully monitor expenditure and work to increase income through donations, grants and fundraising events, including tack sales. Looking Ahead: Trustees agree an annual plan covering rescue operations, land management, horse care, fundraising and rehoming. Summary: if oN The trustees are confident that SAFE continues to meet its mission and remains committed to ongoing improvement and strong rescue outcomes for every horse in our care. All Trustees continue to agree an ena. annual plan of improvements covering all aspects of the charity, from rescue, maintenance and restructure of land management, daily care of horses to fundraising and rehoming horses. ae: LS

**This report was approved by the Board on Thursday 27th November, 2025.

Alison Stratford

Chair of the Trustees & Founder

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SAVING ABANDONED FLY-GRAZING EQUINES

Charity number 1172769

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025

Boyett Mayes Limited The Stables, Moneys Farm Bottle Lane Mattingley Hampshire RG27 8LJ

SAVING ABANDONED FLY-GRAZING EQUINES INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025

INCOME: Donations Donations Fundraising Other: Interest Received Other Fees Received: Rehoming fees Grant Income TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE: Running costs: Feed and Bedding Fallen Stock Removal Horse Wear and Equipment Vet, Dentist and Medical Supplies Farrier Freelance Groom Fees Transport Foster fees Passports Insurance Rehabilitation Yard and Land : Repair and Maintenance Electricity Fencing & Field Care Land and Yard Rental Other: Sundry Postage Telephone and Internet/ Website costs Depreciation Accountancy Motor expenses Administration and Informational costs Fundraising costs TOTAL EXPENDITURE SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR	£ 67,689 64,168 - - - 60,041 19,727 - 7,045 54,842 2,410 4,182 550 265 7,224 43,587 6,022 868 8,238 7,500 168 451 1,117 482 3,015 1,371 5,583	£ 131,857 - 60,041 139,833 22,628 12,187 2025	£ 191,898 174,648 17,250	£ £ 45,068 44,361 89,429 - - - 6,650 42,436 49,086 28,469 480 3,958 35,676 2,000 - 2,880 - 390 6,963 25,475 106,291 9,384 2,104 - 13,110 24,598 432 1427.48 654 300 852 5,029 8,694 2024	£ 138,515 139,583 (1,068)

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SAVING ABANDONED FLY-GRAZING EQUINES STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025

		2025			2024
ASSETS Tangible Fixed Assets CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank - Savings Cash at Bank Current Paypal Float Debtors	£ 7,917 21,912 622 2,265 1,982 -	£ 4,790	£ 3,127	£ 7,917 6,752 2,727 -	£ 4,790	£ 3,127
Total Current Assets CURRENT LIABILITITES Creditors Accruals Loan for Vet Fees	282 300 -	26,782		270 4,000	9,478
NET CURRENT LIABILITIES		300			4,270
Net Current Assets			26,482			5,208
TOTAL NET ASSETS			29,609			8,336
CAPITAL ACCOUNTS Balance B/Fwd Surplus/Deficit in Year			8,336 17,250			9,404 (1,068)
			25,586			8,336

Approved by:

Alison Stratford Trustee

1 December 2025 Dated:

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VYUII iv4kiyu) Liiniled Accountonts, Toxolion and Business Advisers Independent examiner's report to Saving Abandoned Fly-Grazing Equines "SAFE" This report on the financial statements of Saving Abandoned Fly-Grazing Equines"SAFE" for the year ended 5th April 2025, which are set out on pages 1 and 2, is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the "2011 Act"). Respective responslbilities of the Charity and examiner As members of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial ststements; you consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144{2) of the 2011 Act). It is our 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 145(51{b) of the 2011 Act., and to state whether particular matters have come to our attention. Basis of independent examiner's statement Our 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 a 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 trustees 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 to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's statement In the course of our examination, no matter has come to our attention.. {1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: to keep proper accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act., and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met or (21 to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed on behalf of Boyett Mayes Limited Date 23rd June, 2025 Name LISA FINCHAM BA ACMA CTA Chartered Accountant Tel: [phone] Emall: enquiries0bml-occounlants.co.uk Websile: vrfww.bml-occountanls.co.uk The Stables, Moneys Farm, Bottle Lone, Mattingley, Hompshire RG27 8LJ Company Registration Number: 4059388 Cio Chartered Tax Advi5er5 Practising Certilicate Holder