Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 02/03/2021 Period start date to 01/03/2022 Period end date
Charity name: Hamble Hedgehogs Rescue
Charity registration number: 1185442
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | 1. For the benefit of the public to further the conservation and preservation of the hedgehog species primarily but not exclusively in the Southampton postcode area. 2. For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering and distress of hedgehogs in need of care and attention by providing a rescue, care, and rehabilitation service for sick, injured, or orphaned hedgehogs with the aim of releasing such hedgehogs back into the wild wherever possible. 3. To advance the education of the public in the study of hedgehogs and in the care, methods of treatment, conservation, and habitat of hedgehogs. |
| 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 |
We had a very tough year. Due to the domino effects of the national lockdown and later downturn in donations but increase in admissions, we struggled to get out into the public to undertake fundraising activities or physical talks. We did manage several ‘talks’ using social media and zoom calls and fundraise online offering lottery style draws and competitions. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We had no guidance issued about public benefit. |
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SORP reference None Para 1.38 Policy on grant making.
| Policy on social investment including program related investment. |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable. |
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| Contribution made by volunteers. |
Para 1.38 | Due to the pandemic, we kept no ‘outside’ volunteers other than Kim Mitchener used for minute taking and secretarial duties due to the number of hedgehogs we had admitted and restrictions. |
| Other | The charity continues to contribute to research, and each trustee directly involved in hedgehog care continues to undergo regular training and partaking in seminars with regards to hedgehog welfare and rehabilitation. |
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | Through our work, this year we have saved two hundred and eight hedgehogs. This lower number was due to having no volunteers and being only able to admit the number of hedgehogs we could safely care for. We continued to run education programs where we could but due to pandemic restrictions, we could only work within a certain scope. We have arranged with other local rescues to form a collective to cover a wider ranging area and to further engage the public to help save the humble hedgehog. This also helps the public when seeking aid with hedgehogs as we can be a one stop information service to advise on availability within rescues. |
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| Achievements against objectives set. |
Para 1.41 | We have not been able to achieve as much as we had hoped this year due to pandemic restrictions. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set. |
Para 1.41 | Fundraising was undertaken through social media and online outlets due to public restrictions. |
| n/a |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Other | All aims achieved. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We are in a positive financial position currently but could do better. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| 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 | N/A |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Donations via ongoing fundraising activities online and regular donations given each month by members of the public. We have had a few large donations given to us by companies and we ask for a small donation in return for educational talks. We were also able to secure a bounce back loan from our bank which enabled us to support the charity. |
| 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 | Ongoing issues with pandemic restrictions inhibiting physical fundraising activities. |
| Other | N/A |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
None | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Foundation Model 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 | Originally trusted family and friends but now we are looking to offer trustee positions to long term, resolute volunteers who have shown dedication and loyalty to our charity plus have undertaken relevant training. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees. |
Para 1.51 | Trustees must commit to at least two years of service, uphold our constitution, and always put the welfare of hedgehogs primarily. Trustees must be of a trustworthy character and have known the other trustees for at least 5 years, |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works. |
Para 1.51 | Currently, Nina Gilroy is Executive trustee and treasurer. Mr Gilroy and Mr Waugh oversee the constitution is adhered to and Miss Meadham oversees social media. We work with other charities and rescues involved with hedgehogs. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Hamble Hedgehogs |
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| Other name the charity uses | Hamble Hedgehogs Rescue |
| Registered charity number | 1185442 |
| Charity’s principal address | 169 Ellwood Avenue Thornhill Park Southampton Hampshire SO19 6BG |
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) |
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| Nina Gilroy | Executive trustee | James Gilroy | ||
| James Gilroy | Nina Gilroy | |||
| Ian Waugh | Nina Gilroy | |||
| Daisy-Victoria Meadham |
Nina Gilroy | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved.
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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
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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
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Kim Mitchener Full name(s) Nina Gilroy
Position (eg Secretary, Executive trustee Volunteer Secretary Chair, etc)
Date
08/11/2022