**We Are All Mammals** 

## **Report of Trustees for the period ending 31[st] December 2024** 

One focus of the work of the Charity in the past year was to initiate collaboration on human-animal interactions, beginning with working with Koala Conservation Association (KCA, Australia). Despite visits to KCA in NSW by the Director and one trustee (RF), and submission of a collaborative proposal, KCA’s board decided not to proceed with our planned work. This was a considerable disappointment after investing considerable time in establishing this collaboration. 

One trustee (MKW) published a paper on the welfare of horses following rewilding. Welfare of animals following release or rewilding is rarely studied, but an important issue and may be a continued line of work for this Charity. 

Lastly, work around WAAM’s Standards for the Management and Welfare of Elephants in human care in Southern Africa continued with WAAM involved in training and guidance of an inspector working under the guide of Elephant Carers Association. 

This year has seen the stepping down of several trustees. One trustee appointed last year is still navigating finding time for the role. It is nonetheless clear that new trustees are required to drive WAAMs actions and initiate new activities. In particular, we are also actively looking for a new treasurer. 

The trustees believe the charity return and accounts provide a true and fair record of our activities for the period. 

Income under $10,000 in 2024 hence the following financial report (in GBP): 

|Current account Balance 1/1/24:|2227.60|
|---|---|
|Savings account balance 1/1/24|4749.85|
|Outgoings in 2024:|3131.76|
|Incomings in 2024:|672.69|
|Current account Balance 31/12/24:|863.29|
|Savings account balance 31/12/24|3698.09|