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
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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, 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. |
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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 | None |
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| 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
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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, we have managed to save 89 hedgehogs during this period and run 11 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. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
We have achieved more than we had anticipated and the response has been overwhelming at times. |
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| 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 |
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| Other | All objectives 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. |
| 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. |
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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. |
| 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 and rising unemployment has had a negative impact on donations and increasing competition in grant applications. |
| 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 | 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 Dr Claire Hart be approached with regard to becoming a trustee of Hamble Hedgehogs. |
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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 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 and Dr Claire Hart undertakes social media education and oversees a second hedgehog rescue under the Hamble Hedgehogs name. |
| 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 Ilampshire S019 6BG
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Nina Gilroy | Executive trustee | James Gilroy | |||||
| James Gilroy | Nina Gilroy | ||||||
| Ian Waugh | Nina Gilroy | ||||||
| Daisy-Victoria Meadham |
Nina Gilroy | ||||||
| Elaine Rudge | Nina Gilroy | ||||||
| Claire Hart | Nina Gilroy | ||||||
| Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name |
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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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 $3,000 $3,500 ~~$4,000~~ |
$3,478 $3,538 |
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| Total monthly income | $3,478 | ||
| Total monthly expenses | $3,538 | ||
| BALANCE | -$59 | ||
| PERCENTAGE OF INCOME SPENT | 98% | ||
| INCOME Item Paypal Donation Draw Entries Other Total EXPENSES Item Utilities Hedgehog Food Telephone Education Vet Bills Medication Stall Sundries/Competition Prizes Website Rental Contribution Consumables Maintenance Cleaning Transportation |
Mar $15 $40 $0 $8 $63 Mar $0 $41 $35 $0 $102 $0 $0 $20 $0 $25 $0 $0 $0 |
Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Total Average 35 10 5 178.25 100 0 135.25 230.79 40 17 122.75 $889 $74 20 20 20 202.5 175.63 140 315 135 157 259.03 187 $1,671 $139 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 220 0 0 $220 $18 0 0 0 100 0 0 230.09 0 0 0 360 $698 $58 $55 $30 $25 $481 $276 $140 $680 $366 $417 $276 $670 $3,478 $72 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Total Average $0 $0 $100 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100 $0 $0 $100 $300 $25 $45 $51 $60 $55 $0 $156 $10 $25 $40 0 $0 $483 $40 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $420 $35 $77 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $77 $6 $0 $0 $0 $0 $402 $0 $0 $719 $0 $0 $0 $1,223 $102 $0 $0 $0 $0 $250 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $250 $21 $0 $0 $50 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $50 $4 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $240 $20 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $79 $0 $0 $0 $23 $0 $0 $127 $11 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $113 $0 $0 $0 $0 $113 $9 $0 $0 $25 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $25 $2 $0 $20 $20 $20 $0 $0 $20 $20 $5 $5 $0 $110 $9 1 2 |
| Security | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $120 | $10 |
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| Miscellaneous | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $233 | $187 | $136 | $320 | $140 | $796 | $221 | $208 | $929 | $133 | $70 | $165 | $3,538 | $18 |
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Income and expenses by month
$1,000
$929
$900
$800 $796
$700 $680
$600
$500 $481
$417
$400
$366
$320
$300 $276 $276
$233 $221 $208
$200 $187
$136 $140 $140 $133
$100 $63 $55 $70
$30 $25
$0
Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
INCOME EXPENSES
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Total expenses
$4,000
$3,538
$3,500
$3,000
$2,500
$2,000
$1,500
$1,223
$1,000
$500 $483 $420
$300 $250 $240
$77 $50 $0 $127 $113 $25 $110 $120 $0 $0
$0
UtilitiesHedgehog FoodTelephoneEducationStall Sundries/Competition PrizesVet BillsMedication Rental ContributionWebsite ConsumablesMaintenanceCleaningTransportationSecurityMiscellaneous Other Total
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