2024-04-05-accounts - Sheep Ahoy Aka Oli's Gang

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 06 April 2023 05 April 2024

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Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name

Sheep Ahoy aka Oli’s Gang

Other names charity is known by Sheep Ahoy Animal Rescue

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
1 Julia Wilmshurst	Founder
2 Emma Wilmshurst	Founder
3 Joseph Elmore
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document Constitution (eg. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted Charitable Incorporated Organisation – Foundation Model (eg. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods Agreed by Founders (eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

New volunteers are given the Volunteer Handbook which includes an Emergency Contact form and information on Health and Safety; Discrimination, Harassment & Bullying; the general volunteering role; Trustee contact details; general policies on, for example, smoking, food & drink, clothing.

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;

Policies and procedures will continue to be developed as per Charity Commission regulations and guidance.

the charity’s organisational structure and any wider Risk assessments are carried out at charity events and risks mitigated as network with which the charity necessary. works;
relationship with any related Charity insurance needs are reviewed at annual renewal and updated accordingly.
parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

To promote humane behaviour towards animals, particularly sheep and goats, by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for sheep and goats whom are in need of care and attention by reason of Summary of the objects of the sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage and to educate charity set out in its the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the governing document prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals, particularly sheep and goats.

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The main activity will always be the day to day care of the sheep and goats that reside at the rescue.

Visits from Special Educational Needs schools continue and will be developed as applicable.

Other activities include:

Providing advice and guidance to both the public and third-party organisations on issues relating to sheep and goats;
Investigating welfare concerns reported to the charity;

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

Reporting welfare issues to the relevant authorities, i.e. DEFRA, Environment Agency, Trading Standards;
Highlighting to the public the welfare issues that affect sheep and goats;
Educating the public on how sheep and goats should be cared for and kept;
Taking in sheep and goats that have been brought to the rescue needing urgent care;
Helping to rehome sheep and goats if the charity itself cannot take them;
Holding events where the public can interact with the animals and educating them on sheep and goat welfare issues. This also allows people to meet the animals when otherwise they would not get the opportunity;
Allowing visits from local community groups where they learn about sheep & goats.

Priority will always go to animals in need through neglect.

Fundraising is an essential activity as otherwise the charity could not run.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

The charity relies on the help of volunteers.

Volunteers:

Undertake daily field checks on the sheep and goats;
Feed animals as appropriate;
Help with animal care, such as, when medical treatment is required;

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.
Help take the animals to the vets;
Organise fundraising events;
Set up and run stalls at events;
Help maintain fencing;
Build shelters;
Clear out & re-bed down shelters;
Unload deliveries of hay, straw, feed and equipment.

The charity also relies on people to donate items for fundraising activities.

Supporters of the charity are key as without their support and donations funds would not be raised to pay for the care of the sheep and goats.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Sheep Ahoy Animal Rescue has been a Registered Charity for seven years and this trustee report covers the period 5[th ] April 2023 to 5[th] April 2024.

This financial year ended with the charity outgoings being greater than its income and the reasons for this will be reported on. Monies from the deposit account were able to cover the deficit without affecting the primary objective of the savings which is to use the funds to purchase land.

The charity received two large donations towards its land purchase fund from two kind sponsors which added £25000 to the pot. Gift Aid of £6,250 was claimed on these donations which allowed a total of £31,250 to be deposited and allocated as reserved funds for the future.

The other main income came from fundraising events held at Sheep Ahoy and these included an Open Day, an Afternoon Tea, Yoga with the sheep and other local events where charity volunteers ran stalls. The overall funds raised from events is down on last year as only one actual Open Day was run at Sheep Ahoy due to a lack of available resources.

A grant of £1000 was received from the Tesco Groundworks scheme.

Fundraising via social media continues to be successful and supporters have responded positively to charity appeals for funds to pay for veterinary treatments for specific sheep.

It should be noted, that public events are not just to raise funds but to fulfil an objective of the charity which is to educate the public in the needs and welfare requirements of both sheep and goats. This is achieved in a relaxed environment which is enjoyed by both the visitors and the residents of Sheep Ahoy.

The overall expenses of the charity remained comparable to the previous year. There was an increase in field rental costs but a decrease in veterinary fees. The reason for the latter was due to the majority of the rehabilitation care needed for new sheep joining the rescue being undertaken by the Sheep Ahoy carers themselves and not by the vets. The sheep requiring considerable care was Angel who came into rescue with her two lambs Sooty and Sweep.

There are always new sheep needing a place at the charity due to neglect or health issues but existing residents pass away too. Veterinary fees also cover the cost of euthanising sheep who are at the end of their life and to relieve suffering as well as the cost of any treatment new residents need to rehabilitate them in addition to any ongoing treatment required.

This year sanctuary places were given to Biscuit, Missy, Larry, Noah, Angel, Sooty, Sweep … and Lucy, who had come into Sanctuary during the year, and went on to have two lambs Lily and Luca.

Unfortunately, our elderly Robyn, passed away during the year and we sadly lost Dobby after an ongoing battle to overcome his overshot jaw and his eating issues which became much worse as he grew.

Repairs and renewals were done as cheaply but effectively as possible

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with volunteers repairing shelters to keep them in use.

The aim of the charity has always been to secure a permanent location for the sheep and this has now been achieved with the support of a major donor. The donations from the donor has allowed the charity to purchase 5 acres of local land and this is why the deposit account balance has reduced and the charity is now recording an asset of £100,000. The high cost of land in the South East of England and the lack of available suitable grazing land to purchase means that the money spent was justifiable to allow the charity to put down permanent roots. The land is being prepared during 2024/2025 and will be home to a large number of the sheep ahoy family.

The charity is receiving more calls than ever from the public who are concerned about the welfare of sheep they come across in fields. If the location is local to Sheep Ahoy a member of the team will attend with a view to assessing the condition of the sheep, and if necessary, to contact the relevant welfare organisation or government body. If the sheep are not local then a member of the team will advise the caller on what action to take and support them through the process.

The charity receives rehoming requests on a regular basis from sheep and goat owners who can no longer care for their animals. Sheep Ahoy has limited resources and if the animals involved are healthy the charity will work with the owners and a network of other people across the country to find suitable homes. This is called ‘Direct Rehoming’ as the animals do not physically come into the rescue but move from their original home to their new home with the help of the charity.

The charity continued to work with local Special Educational Needs schools whereby pupils are brought to meet the sheep accompanied by a member of school staff. The aim being to allow the pupils to engage with the sheep in a relaxed environment where they are away from everyday life. Pupils with high anxiety related issues find that their time with the sheep allows them to relax. The pupils can help with chores, feed the sheep or just sit with them in an outdoor environment and take in the fresh air. This has proved to be a positive experience for the SEN pupils and is something that the charity will continue to support and develop.

Section E Financial review

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Brief statement of the

The charity has a deposit account where funds for specific projects are allocated as ‘Restricted Funds’ on the charity accounts.

charity’s policy on reserves

The balance on the deposit account at year end was £15,624.

The project the ‘Restricted Funds’ were allocated to was the purchase of land for the charity to set up as its main site and this was achieved in this financial year.

The balance of funds has been allocated to pay for the land to now be fenced.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

The charity has no deficit.

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;

All monies raised directly fund the care of the rescued sheep & goats.

All administration is provided free of charge

No salaries are paid, all work is voluntary.

The charity investment policy is driven by a need to follow an ethical approach and, as such, the Co-Operative Bank continues to be used to fulfil both the banking and savings needs of the charity.

investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

One of the achievements of the charity has been working with a local special educational needs school whereby pupils visit the sheep resulting in a positive benefit to the pupil’s mental health. The school have put this into context in the following feedback to the charity:

‘Pupils at Laleham Gap School who participate in the Sheep Ahoy programme benefit immensely from being in a relaxing natural environment, an experience they might not otherwise have the opportunity to enjoy.

This exposure is fantastic for our pupils’ mental health and well-being. It offers them the chance to learn about the care required for rescued animals, some of which have additional needs.

The program includes learning about a sheep’s diet, what to feed them, and what they should avoid eating. Pupils also learn to conduct field checks to ensure the sheep are healthy or identify if they need specialist care. This hands-on experience is excellent for building the pupils’ self-esteem and fostering their independence.

Learning about the life cycle of animals provides valuable educational insights and helps pupils develop a deeper understanding of nature and empathy for living creatures. Additionally, the various activities and responsibilities involved in caring for the sheep help build the pupils’ resilience by teaching them patience, responsibility, and problem-solving skills.

Our pupils often comment on how they love the gentle nature of the sheep and how interacting with them makes them feel good about themselves.’

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Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) JPWIlmshurst

Full name(s) Julia Wilmshurst Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Founder etc) Date 15 December 2024

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Sheep Ahoy aka Oli's Gang

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Receipts and payments accounts

For the period 06/04/2023 from

05/04/2024

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||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |Section A Receipts and payments| |Unrestricted|Restricted|Endowment| |Total funds|Last year| |funds|funds|funds| |to the nearest £|to the nearest £|to the nearest £|to the nearest £|to the nearest £| |A1 Receipts| |Fundraising Events|6,386|-|-|6,386|9,902| |Donations|12,275|25,000|-|37,275|69,156| |PayPal Giving Fund|3,679|-|-|3,679|1,608| |Merchandise Sales, e.g. Etsy Sales|2,651|-|-|2,651|612| |Ziffit Sales|167|-|-|167|134| |Amazon Smile|56|-|-|56|81| |Patreon|6|-|-|6|166| |Revival Books|57|-|-|57|-| |Gift Aid|1,039|6,250|-|7,289|19,974| |Grant from Dover District Council|-|-|-|-|1,685| |Tesco Groundworks Grant|1,000|-|-|1,000|-| |Sub total|(Gross income for| |AR)|[ 27,316 ]|31,250|-|58,566|103,318| |A2 Asset and investment sales,| |(see table).| |Interest on Deposit Account|-|1,503|-|1,503|339| |Sub total|-|1,503|-|1,503|339| |Total receipts|27,316|32,753|-|60,069|103,657| |——————| |A3 Payments| |Grazing Rental|7,720|-|-|7,720|6,451| |Veterinary Fees & Healthcare|4,496|-|-|4,496|8,555| |Animal Feed, Hay & Straw|10,915|-|-|10,915|9,078| |Cost of Fundraising Events|1,009|-|-|1,009|1,428| |Cost of Goods Sold|477|-|-|477|609| |Postage & Stationery|566|-|-|566|741| |Repairs & Renewals|80|-|-|80|153| |Public Liability Insurance|351|-|-|351|334| |Transaction Fees|197|-|-|197|101| |Shearing Fee|200|-|-|200|200| |Motoring Costs|2,140|-|-|2,140|1,650| |Bank Charges|25|-|-|25|-| |Professional Services|842|1,622|-|2,465|-| |Sundries|21|-|-|21|158|

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Sub total [ 29,039 ] 1,622 - 30,662

29,459

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||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |A4 Asset and investment| |purchases, (see table)| |Land Purchase|-|100,000|-|100,000|-| |Buildings & Equipment|451|-|-|451|937| |Sub total|[ 451 ]|100,000|-|100,451|937| |—|Total payments|———==|[ 29,490 ]|101,622|-|131,113|30,396| |Net of receipts/(payments)|- 2,174|- 68,869|-|- 71,043|73,261| |A5 Transfers between funds|1,722|- 1,722|-|-|-| |A6 Cash funds last year end|907|86,216|-|87,123|13,862| |Cash funds this year end|=|455|S|15,624|-|16,080|87,123|

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at	the end of the period
Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets	Signature JPWilmshurst Co-op Deposit Account Metal Feed Troughs Rubber Field Matting 5 Acres of Grazing Land Details Details 2 12' x 10' Field Shelters for Sheep 1 6' x 4' Field Shelter for Goats 2 6' x 4' Animal Ark Shelters Sheep Hurdles Hay Sheds Co-op Community Account PayPal Account Cash In Hand Details Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 147 - - 15,624 36 - 272 - 455 15,624 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) 1,000 200 300 680 - - 840 100,000 - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Julia P Wilmshurst	Endowment funds to nearest £
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A	Independent Examiner’s Report	Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees of		Sheep Ahoy aka Oli's Gang

On accounts for the year	On accounts for the year	5 April 2024 Charity no	1173005
	ended
		I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
		charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 5 April 2024.
Responsibilities and	Responsibilities and	As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
basis of report		accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
		(“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed:	Connor Henley	Date:	05/02/2025

Name:	Connor HenleyACA

Relevant professional	Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
qualification(s) or body
(if any):