## Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From 01/03/2023 Period start date To 02/03/2024 Period end date Charity name: Hamble Hedgehogs Charity registration number: 1185442 ## Objectives and Activities ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |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, as a charity, continued to rescue,
rehabilitate and release injured
hedgehogs. We also continued to educate
the public by undertaking talks to the
public clubs and societies and through
various social media interactions.| |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 in regard to
public benefit other than following
covid pandemic measures as did all
charities.| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference none Para 1.38 Policy on grant making |Policy on social
investment including
program related investment|Para 1.38|None| |---|---|---| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|4 volunteers undertook husbandry and
information stall duties during this
period alongside the trustees and
associates.| |Other||The charity continues to contribute to
research and regularly trains to
further their own education in regards
to hedgehog welfare and rehabilitation.
Including participating in an
International conference for hedgehog
rehabilitators.| ## 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|Through our work, we have managed to
save four hundred and fifty eight
hedgehogs during this period and run 18
education programs and train four
members of the public to rescue,
rehabilitate and release hedgehogs whom
have gone onto to form rescues
themselves.
We continue to educate via workshops
and talks and take part in various
research programs where invited. We
have worked with other local rescues in
order to cover a wider ranging area and
to further engage the public to help
save the humble hedgehog.| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Achievements against
objectives set|
Para 1.41|
We have achieved more than we had
anticipated and the response has been
overwhelming at times.| |---|---|---| |Performance of fundraising
activities against
objectives set|Para 1.41|Online draw for hampers and other
prizes, educational stalls at fetes and
fayres.| |Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|n/a| |---|---|---| |Other||All objectives achieved.| ## Financial Review |Financial Review||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the
end of the period|Para 1.21|We are in a positive financial
position.| |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|None.| |Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:| |---|---|---| |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.| |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 the cost of living
crisis| |Other||n/a| ## Structure, Governance and Management |Description of charity’s
trusts:||None| |---|---|---| |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|Trusted family and friends. Any
additional trustees to be added during
our next trustee meeting. During the
last annual meeting of trustees, it was
voted that Mrs Elaine Rudge be
approached with regard to becoming a
trustee of Hamble Hedgehogs.| |Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:|Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:| |---|---|---| |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 first and foremost.
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. Mrs Elaine Rudge undertakes
educational talks and biological work
within the rescue.| |Relationship with any
related parties|Para 1.51|N/A| |Other||n/a| ## Reference and Administrative details |Charity name|Hamble Hedgehogs| |---|---| |Other name the charity
uses|Hamble Hedgehogs Rescue| |Registered charity number|1185442| |Charity’s principal
address|169 Ellwood Avenue
Thornhill Park
Southampton
Hampshire
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any)| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||Nina Gilroy|Executive trustee||||James Gilroy| |||James Gilroy|||||Nina Gilroy| |||Ian Waugh|||||Nina Gilroy| |||Daisy-Victoria
Meadham|||||Nina Gilroy| |||Elaine Rudge|||||Nina Gilroy| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| ||||||||| |||Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved
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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 n/a for 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 ## 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) Full name(s) Nina Gilroy Position (eg Executive trustee Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 01/03/2026 ## **Hamble Hedgehogs Annual Accounts** |||| |---|---|---| |**SUMMARY**|**$0**
**$500**
**$1,000**
**$1,500**
**$2,000**
~~**$2,500**~~|**$2,160**
**$2,152**| |Total monthly income
$2,160||| |Total monthly expenses
$2,152||| |||| |**BALANCE**
**$8**||| |||| |**PERCENTAGE OF INCOME SPENT**
**100%**||| |**INCOME**
Item
Mar
Paypal
$653
Donation
$789
Draw Entries
$718
Other
$0
Total
$2,160
**EXPENSES**
Item
Jan
Utilities
$100
Hedgehog Food
$210
Telephone
$120
Education
$0
Vet Bills
$456
Medication
$745
Stall Sundries/Competition Prizes
$100
Website
$30
Rental Contribution
$0
Maintenance
$189
Enclosures
$85
Cleaning
$29
Transportation
$0|Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Total
Average
$653
$653
$789
$789
$718
$718
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$2,160
$540
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total
Average
$100
$100
$210
$210
$120
$120
$0
$0
$456
$456
$745
$745
$100
$100
$30
$30
$0
$0
$189
$189
$85
$85
$29
$29
$0
$0
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Security $88 $88 $88
Miscellaneous $0 $0 $0
Other $0 $0 $0
Total $2,152 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,152 $135
Income and expenses by month Total expenses
$2,500
$2,500
$2,152
$2,160$2,152$2,152
$2,000
$2,000
$1,500
$1,500
$1,000
$745
$1,000
$500 $456
$210 $189
$100 $120 $100 $85 $88
$500 $0 $30 $0 $29 $0 $0 $0
$0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0
Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
INCOME EXPENSES
UtilitiesHedgehog FoodTelephoneEducationStall Sundries/Competition PrizesVet BillsMedication Rental ContributionWebsite MaintenanceEnclosuresCleaningTransportationSecurityMiscellaneous Other Total
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$2,500
$2,160$2,152$2,152
$2,000
$1,500
$1,000
$500
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0
Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
INCOME EXPENSES
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