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2025-04-05-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 06 April 2024 05 April 2025

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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)
Type of adviser
Name
Address
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 will continue to be developed as per Charity Commission regulations and guidance.

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:

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)

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:

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

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

Sheep Ahoy Animal Rescue has been a Registered Charity for eight Summary of the main years and this trustee report covers the period 5[th ] April 2024 to 5[th] April achievements of the charity 2025. during the year

This financial year ended with the charity outgoings being slightly 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 fence the land purchased in 2024 and to install field shelters plus a hay store.

Income

Donations included further monies towards the set up of the new land at Weddington. This money was to purchase and install 2 large field shelters for the sheep plus a hay barn which is to also incorporate an area to store feed.

Fundraising included two Open Days held at Sheep Ahoy plus a Quiz night held by a local group who hold quizzes to raise money for charity organisations.

No grants were received in the year and donations are down on the previous year. This appears to be due to the general economic climate as many small rescues and charities are suffering in the same way.

Merchandise sales include sheep sponsorship packs which are popular as a celebratory message can be included which means that these packs are often given as birthday gifts.

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.

Expenses

A large expense this year was the fencing of the 5 acre field at Weddington which had to be done before the land could be used for the sheep. Provision had been made for this by way of restricted funds in the deposit account.

The overall expenses of the charity remained comparable to the previous year. This year there was an increase in veterinary fees but a decrease in animal feed, hay and straw. This was due to more veterinary visits needed which included out of hours veterinary attendance where urgent treatment was needed.

Noah lamb was very poorly when he came into Sheep Ahoy but, even with significant veterinary treatment and around the clock care at Sheep Ahoy, he passed away at only 2 months old. These losses hit the team hard but everyone has to continue regardless as the rest of the sheep and goats need their daily care to continue.

This year the sanctuary gave places to Rosie, Jim, Thomas, Daisy, Flower and Cliff the old goat. Rosie and Jim, both lambs who had a bad start in life and needed care as they were suffering from a severe parasite burden; Thomas lamb who came via another veterinary practice who did not have sheep experience. Thomas was found to have a fractured leg which had started to heal and so supportive treatment was

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given.

Daisy lamb was brought to us with a deformed leg, pneumonia and severe parasite burden which had damaged her gut. Angel was due to have an operation on her deformed legs but Daisy came along and was suffering with swelling around her leg joints and so was operated on as a priority. Unfortunately, the operation was not successful and due to the damage in the leg joint we had to make the sad and hard decision to let Daisy go whilst still sedated. These decisions are not made without full and frank discussions with our vets and we were ultimately led by the future welfare of Daisy as we are with all our animals.

Flower came to Sheep Ahoy with a broken leg at the time of Daisy passing and so joined Thomas bringing light to a sad time. Flower had her leg cast and rehabilitated successfully.

The charity has been struggling to raise funds and with more residents comes more work and so this has to be weighed up when asked to take in another animal. In this case it was Cliff, a very old goat whose human needed to move and could not take Cliff with her. Well we said yes and brought old Cliff into the Sheep Ahoy gang where he received care for his arthritic body to live out his days safely.

Many of the sheep are getting old and have ongoing health issues. As well as losing Noah and Daisy lambs this year we also lost Nemo in early 2025. Nemo’s body started to shut down with no veterinary treatment able to help him. This is something we face with running a rescue.

Repairs and renewals included the clearance of the field shelters in Marshborough and Woodnesborough. This is an expense that we had previously not had but could not avoid any longer as we do not have the machinery to do it ourselves. Now done it will be easier to maintain the upkeep of these shelters going forward.

General

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. There are now two SEN schools attending Sheep Ahoy with the aim of allowing 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

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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 £15,336.

The project the ‘Restricted Funds’ were allocated to this year was the fencing of the Weddington land and this was achieved.

The balance of funds will now be used to purchase two field shelters and a hay barn at the Weddington field. Once installed this will allow the sheep currently at one of the rented fields to be moved to the charity’s own land with the rented field being relinquished thus saving money each month going forward.

Details of any funds materially The charity has no deficit. in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

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

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.

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.

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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.’

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)

Founder etc) Date 19 January 2026

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Sheep Ahoy aka Oli's Gang

Sheep Ahoy aka Oli's Gang No (if any) Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 06/04/2024 05/04/2025 To from

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

FundraisingEvents 8,187 - - 8,187 6,386
Donations 27,247 - - 27,247 37,275
PayPal GivingFund 3,589 - - 3,589 3,679
Merchandise Sales, e.g. EtsySales 5,882 - - 5,882 2,651
Ziffit Sales 18 - - 18 167
Amazon Smile - - - - 56
Patreon 6 - - 6 6
Revival Books 32 - - 32 57
Gift Aid 5,321 - - 5,321 7,289
Tesco Groundworks Grant - - - - 1,000
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 (Gross income for
AR)		 50,281 - - 50,281 58,566
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).

Interest on Deposit Account
-
231
-
231
1,503
Sub total -
231
-
231
1,503
Total receipts 50,281
231
-
50,512
60,069
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A3 Payments
GrazingRental 7,935 - - 7,935 7,720
VeterinaryFees & Healthcare 11,241 - - 11,241 4,496
Animal Feed,Hay& Straw 7,013 - - 7,013 10,915
Cost of FundraisingEvents 1,409 - - 1,409 1,009
Cost of Goods Sold 159 - - 159 477
Postage & Stationery 538 - - 538 566
Repairs & Renewals 1,085 - - 1,085 80
Public LiabilityInsurance 404 - - 404 351
Transaction Fees 255 - - 255 197
ShearingFee 250 - - 250 200
MotoringCosts 1,344 - - 1,344 2,140
Bank Charges - - - - 25
Professional Services - - - - - - - - 2,465
Sundries 322 - - 322 21
**Sub total ** 31,953 - - 31,953 30,662
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
Land Purchase
-
-
-
-
100,000
Buildings & Equipment
18,756
-
-
18,756
451
Sub total 18,756
-
-
18,756
100,451
Total payments 50,709
-
-
50,709
131,113
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Net of receipts/(payments)
- 428
231
-
- 197
- 71,044
A5 Transfers between funds
519
- 519
-
-
-
A6 Cash funds last year end
455
15,624
-
16,079
87,123
Cash funds this year end
546
15,336
-
15,882
16,079
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 1 28/01/2026

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
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B1 Cash funds
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)		 Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Co-op Community Account
PayPal Account
Cash In Hand
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
Metal Feed Troughs
Rubber Field Matting
5 Acres of Grazing Land
Fencing for 5 Acres of Grazing Land
Details
Co-op Deposit Account
Signature
JPWilmshurst
~~2~~		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
225
-
-
15,336
101
-
220
-
546
15,336
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
13,109
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Print Name
Julia P Wilmshurst		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
100
-
-
-
-
100,000
13,109
When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
15/01/2026
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Sheep Ahoy Aka Oli’s Gang
members of
On accounts for the year 5 April 2025 Charity no 1173005
ended (if any)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 5 April 2025.

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 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:

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

|Signed:Connor Henley
Date:27 January 2026
Name:Connor Henley ACA
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Date:27 January 2026
Name:Connor Henley ACA
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Date:27 January 2026
Name:Connor Henley ACA
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Date:27 January 2026
Name:Connor Henley ACA
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