Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
Period start date: 01/04/2024 Period end date: 31/03/2025
Charity name: Norfolk Tortoise Club
Charity registration number: 1174886
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote humane behaviour towards tortoises by promoting best practice for tortoise care, providing a rehoming service for tortoises in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances, ill-usage, changed owner circumstances and educating the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals. |
| 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 |
Offering tortoise keepers knowledgeable and friendly advice and support in their rehoming journey, caring for tortoises that have been ill- treated or are unwell by providing veterinary care, and holding events and informative meetings to promote welfare and best practice tortoise husbandry. We also take in any unwanted animals to care for at the centre so we can access their health needs and if necessary, rehabilitate. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Our goals as a charity and the trustees are to continue to support the tortoise community, whether regarding the animals, or the owners to practice best care, protecting the futures of the animals and preventing incorrect care resulting in tortoises unable to thrive. The aim is that all tortoises should thrive, not just survive and education and advice is key. |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | In the financial year, we have rescued and rehomed over 80 tortoises. All this has been done with ongoing support to all new owners. We have rescued tortoises that have had issues with their health, rehabilitated them and then settled into their new home. Weve added a bespoke medical unit with funds raised from our donors. We hold events to keep owners updated on current practices and pass on information either in person, or via an online meeting. Our volunteers step up to help to support all of our events. As a charity, we also offer support to other tortoise charities |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | This financial period has been a challenging one for the Norfolk tortoise club. Price rises and electricity increases had impacted on the centre, but we are in a good place to begin the next financial year. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We have to ensure we have funds to continue the work at the end of the financial year. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | We would like to have at least £5000 at at the end of the financial year |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves | Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit | Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | With tortoise rescue, we cannot predict the animals arriving at the centre, and we are aware of our capabilities. We will always push forward in the provision of the animal care, but with rising costs we are very mindful that we need to continue to progress our fundraising work |
Additional information (optional)
| Additional information (optional) | Additional information (optional) | Additional information (optional) |
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| You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: | ||
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Membership, rehoming donations, and open events, offering advice. Regular donors and bequests, and grants. Sales of products at events and online. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are expected to meet the requirements of our constitution |
| 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 | All trustees must meet the guidelines in the constitution, having volunteered for the centre. They then apply for post, and are voted in. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Norfolk Tortoise Club |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1174886 |
| Charity’s principal address | Mergate Hall Flordon Road Bracon Ash NORWICH Norfolk NR14 8DP |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline Foulger | Treasurer | 4 | ||
| Koren Weyand | 3 | |||
| LindseyDuckham | 3 | |||
| GaryWhite | 4 | |||
| RayMorter | 4 | |||
| Danielle Broom | 4 | |||
| William Rhodes | 4 | |||
| A J O’Connor | 4 | |||
| Eleanor Tirtasana- Chubb |
4 |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held N/A in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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) Jacqueline Foulger ~~ee~~ Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc) ~~ee~~ Date 12/01/2026 ~~pO~~
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Norfolk Tortoise Club Accounts
Date April 2024- March 31st 2025
Debit Credit
Rent & Electricity 5,940.00
Refuse Collection 592.80
Mobile Phone 88.80
Insurance 888.43
Feed & Supplement 1,298.85
Bulbs & Holders 3,548.81
Repairs & Maintenance 11,141.33
Sundries & Volunteer Welfare 634.25
Support expenses 9,272.64
Online IT & IT Support 1,068.24
Office Supplies 879.08
Animal Sundries 2,178.24
Vets 1,731.66
Event & Shop Supplies 4,845.80
Mileage Claims 60.00
Lab Testing 1,135.76
Other Invoices 795.17
Postage including Ebay 766.80
Membership 3,752.74
Donations 18,681.10
Legacy 15,000.00
Grants 6,746.89
Easy Fundraising 497.55
Event Cash 5,647.26
Card Payments 6,889.97
Misc/Sales 838.20
HMRC charity gift aid 2,166.09
Ebay 1,945.53
46,866.66 62,165.33
Difference + 15,298.67
Balance 31st March 2025 23,903.47
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CHARITY (OMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Norfolk Tortoise Club On accounts for the year ended 31 $1 March 2025 Charity no {rf any) 1174886 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust") for the year ended Responslbllltles and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('Ihe 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 examiner's statement I have completed rny examination. I confirm that no material matters have 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 COnrnS 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. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 0910112025 Name: Gillian Russell Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): MAAT Address: 3 The Beeches, Mattishall, Dereham, Norfolk NR20 3SR IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidan for examiners). Glve here brlef details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018