Gertie's Lonely Guinea Pig Rescue
Trustee's Annual Report
01 February 2023 to 31 January 2024
Charlty Number: 1176936
Reglstered Address: 35 Fem Avenue. North Shiekls, Tyne & Wear, NE29 ORJ
Governance
A Charitable Incorporated Organisation (COI) governed by a Trustee's constitutional
agreement
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Samantha Jackson - Treasurerrrrustee
Karen Corder- Chairmanrrrustee
Jayne Muir - Secretarytrrustee
Karen pri￿ - Trustee
Our Purpose and Public Benefrt
For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of guinea pigs in need of care
and attention and, in particular, to provide and maintain rescue homes or other
facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such guinea pigs;
To promote humane behaviour towards guinea pigs bred or owned as pets by
providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for those which are in
need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances
or ill usage and to educate the public in matters pertaining to the care of such
animals.
Achievements
We took in 81 Guinea Pigs
Rehomed 70 guinea pigs - ensuring our adoption policy was met on each
adoption and advising on appropriate ongoing care.
We now have 22 Guinea Pigs with Sanctuary status and a pennanent home
with Gertie's - This is where due to age or medical condition they are unable

to be rehomed. Some are at the rescue and others are in long term foster
pla￿Ment.
Communication
We have continued to develop our website- which contsins a lot of
information about us, what we do and how to contact us. We have now had
over 48,000 hits on the site.
We continue to maintain a Facebook Page and Group to support people who
have adopted from Gertie's, raise awareness of our charity and work, fund
raise and to support all guinea pig owners.
We have Facebook, Twitter and an Instagram Accounts to further our media
impact
Post adoption we support owners via phone and messenger which takes up a
lot of our time.
Had a great 6th birthday event
Risks Considered
General Data Protection Regulation
Reviewed our major risks and reviewed our Privacy policy to meet with the General
Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Reviewed our storage of data.
Funding
We almost ran out of funds at one point this financial year, and had to appeal for
donations in order to keep afloat. We now need to ensure we maintain a balan￿ of
funds that allow for at least 6 months running costs in hand.

Accounts
Our Annual Accounts have been compiled cross checked and signed off by the
Trustees.
Income
Total Income £23,358
Our income came from 5 sour￿5
Donation8 -
All donations have come in the main from Gertie's Supporters and adopters. We are
very lucky to have a core of faithful and generous supporters without whom we
would not be able to stay afloat.
Glve As you IlvelAmazon Smlle
Raised £644- We promote the use of Give As You Live when people buy goods
online. If they go through this site we get a small donation without increasing the
cost to the purchaser- same with Amazon Smile. Our supporters are great
shoppers! Unfortunately Amazon Smile has now stopped this scheme.
PayPal Giving Fund
£423 arrived via this Fa￿book based fundraising. This is where people can pick our
charity and raise funds for their birthdays etc. This also includes funds raised where
people choose us as their charity on Ebay, make an Ebay sale in our benefit and via
other associated companies.
Other Schemes
£1,195 This is where we have been chosen by an employee to have part of a grant
from the company they work for.
Gift Aid
£3,795- This was 2 years of claim for HMRC where donations attracted gift aid.
Expenditure
Our expenditure was £18,351

Vet Fee3
£5,234 was made up of professional medical care for sick guinea pigs and our
neutering program where boars who fail to bond with other boars are neutered to
find a home with females. A massive thank you to First Vets and in particular
Judith who always gives ourguinea pigs the greatest carn andputs herself
out for us.
Treaknents
£449- Made up of treatrnents for mites and fungal infections etc.
Guinea Plg Supplies
£9,129 this consists of items that are used in daily care and wellbeing of the guinea
pigs such as - vegetables, hay, bedding, pellets and cleaning products.
Equipment
£893 This is items that have multiple use like cages, pens, tables, correx, bridges,
hideys etc. Also a humidifier to keep damp from the Guinea pig room.
MedialAdverti8inglFundralsing
£2,228 - This is our website host and hardcopy media like posters, leaflets and
business cards. Also for hosting events and associated costs
Sundries and Postage
£348 this is everything else - such as ststs'onery, postage and general use items.
PayPal Fees
Fees for using PayPal - £62
Travel
£8 Fees for Tyne Tunnel - Picking up and dropping off Guinea Pigs
Our closing balance as at 31 January 2023 was £6,486

Conclusion
Our biggest asset remains our loyal and generous supporters - Without whose
support and donation's Gertie's Lonely Guinea Pig Rescue would not be able to
function. Their support, encouragement, friendship and generosity always makes us
feel very humble.
The trustses declarn that they have approved the trusts88' report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature
Full name.. Samantha Jackson
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