Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2024 Period start date To 31/03/2025 Period end date
Charity name: SOUTH DEVON HEDGEHOG HOSPITAL
Charity registration number: 1182659
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 hedgehogs and other wildlife species by providing care and medical treatment for the rehabilitation of sick, injured and orphaned hedgehogs within the county of Devon |
| 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 |
To ensure that printed educational material and advice is distributed at all fundraising events and the hospital. To ensure the public are educated about wildlife and animal welfare |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes, we have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers
Other
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 | The charity is still taking in a small number of sick wildlife due to the hospital size being decreased. The other trustees help but not in fundraising as they have other priorities and are elderly so that has been non-existent this year as there is only one trustee to run the hospital with no volunteers. Thankfully, a legacy enables the charity to run and allow for it to continue with its vital work. Despite low levels of help this year, the charity was still able to release 124 animas back to the wild, benefitting the environment and community. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
Exceeded objectives this year to release at least 80 animals back to the wild |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We did not meet expected fundraising objectives set |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | There were no investment objectives set this year |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Due to the legacy, there are enough funds for the charity to run another year |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | At present, there are no policies in place to hold reserves but will be looking into that in the next financial year |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Nil |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | It is to be discussed at the next trustee meeting |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no uncertainties of the charity going forward |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Legacies and selling donated goods online |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The risks facing the charity is at the moment, a lack of help and fundraising which will be addressed at the next trustees meeting |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| 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 | CIO |
| 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 | Appointed by current trustees |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | SOUTH DEVON HEDGEHOG HOSPITAL |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1182659 |
| Charity’s principal address | 19, WEAVERS WAY, KINGSKERSWELL, NEWTON ABBOT TQ12 5HY |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE HUTTON |
TRUSTEE/ TREASURER |
S. HUTTON | ||
| CAROL HUNTLEY-JONES |
TRUSTEE | S. HUTTON | ||
| REES CARDRICK | TRUSTEE | SEPT 22ND2024 – 31ST MARCH 2025 |
S.HUTTON | |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| NONE | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held 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
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) S. HUTTON Full name(s) STEPHANIE HUTTON
Position (eg Secretary, TREASURER Chair, etc)
Date
24.01.26
Financial Activities 24-25
South Devon Hedgehog Hospital
1 April, 2024-31 March, 2025
| DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT | TOTAL |
|---|---|
| Income | |
| Donations and legacies | 59,263.36 |
| Sales | 88.75 |
| Sales of Product Income | 11.76 |
| Total for Income | £59,363.87 |
| Gross Profit | £59,363.87 |
| Expenses | |
| Accounts Costs | 206.40 |
| Animal Enclosures | 2,394.00 |
| Animal feed/pen accessories | 409.17 |
| Computer Costs | 59.99 |
| Medication | 465.33 |
| Other Professional Services | 4,530.88 |
| Supplies | 201.90 |
| Total for Expenses | £8,267.67 |
| Net Operating Income | £51,096.20 |
| Net Other Income | |
| Net Income | £51,096.20 |
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