Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1st January 2024 To 31st December 2024
Charity name: Exeter Equine Care Trust
Charity registration number: 1188994
Objectives and Activities
Exeter Equine Care Trust was established as a charity for the following purpose:-
Activities during the period:-
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote humane behaviour towards animals by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for horses which are in need of care and attention as a result of their owners being unable to care for them, or rehome them by providing a home for as long as needed where the horse’s retirement, behavioural or health needs will be managed, and where possible, they will be rehomed safely elsewhere. To educate the public in matters pertaining to equine welfare and the prevention of cruelty and suffering. |
| 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 |
Trustees focussed in 2024 on continuing to ensure sufficient volunteer support was available to meet the welfare needs of retired horses and increasing the community engagement activity programme. Trustees focused energy on online engagement with supporters and donors, with a website refresh, an increased social media profile and new donation methods being set up. Trustees planned additional fundraising to increase reserves against extra-ordinary vet expenses for retired horses. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees have complied with our duty to have due regard to the commission's public benefit guidance when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant. |
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Trustees would like to thank the daily contribution from volunteers at Hilltop without whom we would not be able to provide the level of equine welfare our retired horses deserve, nor engage with community groups. |
| Other | Not applicable | |
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 | Working with the riding school located on site the charity was able to interact with the public at events to promote equine welfare, and run an inclusive volunteer programme which provides opportunities for personal wellbeing, good health and learning through interaction with the horses. |
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| Other | Not applicable | |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Total receipts on unrestricted funds were £5,079 from fund-raising and donations in 2024. Payments of £1,617 were made to third parties in 2024, in addition to volunteer time and donated goods. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Trustees have an agreed aim to establish unrestricted reserves of £6k being sufficient to support 4 horses extra-ordinary needs for a year. This was achieved in 2024. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £7,382 at 31st December 2024 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable |
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 | Not applicable |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable |
| Other | Not applicable | |
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 | We are are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission on 9 April 2020, registration number 118894 |
| 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 | Trustees are nominated and elected according to the adopted constitution. During the period there were no changes to the initially appointed Trustees. Meetings are chaired by appointment amongst attending Trustees at each meeting. |
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 | Not applicable |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Not applicable |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Not applicable |
| Other | Not applicable | |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Exeter Equine Care Trust |
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| Other name the charity uses |
| Registered charity number | 1188994 | ||
| Charity’s principal address | Hilltop Riding School | ||
| Pennsylvania Road | |||
| Exeter | |||
| EX4 5BN | |||
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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 Not applicable
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets NONE held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable 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 Not applicable Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Not applicable
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details Not applicable
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature | ||
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| Full name(s) | Katherine Hoskins |
Sonia Lowe |
| Position | Treasurer | Trustee |
| Date | 31/3/25 | 31/3/25 |
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Recei ts and a ments accounts p p y
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For the period 1/1/24 31/12/24 To from
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Last year funds funds funds to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
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| Donations | 3,449 | - | - | 3,449 | 402 | ||||||||||||||
| Fundraising proceeds | 1,630 | - | - | 1,630 | 210 | ||||||||||||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 5,079 | - | - | 5,079 | 612 |
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| **Total receipts ** | 5,079 | - | - | 5,079 | 612 | ||||||||||||||||
| A3 Payments | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Administration and Fundraising | 385 | - | - | 385 | 65 | ||||||||||||||||
| Equine supplies(bedding, feed, worming, | 1,232 | - | - | 1,232 | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Sub total | 1,617 | - | - | 1,617 | 65 |
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| **Total payments ** | 1,617 | - | - | 1,617 | 65 | |||||||||||||||
| **Net of receipts/(payments) ** | 3,462 | - | - | 3,462 | 547 | |||||||||||||||
| A5 Transfers between funds | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| A6 Cash funds last year end | 3,421 | 500 | - | 3,921 | 3,373 | |||||||||||||||
| **Cash funds this year end ** | 6,883 | 500 | - | 7,383 | 3,920 |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds |
Details Bank and Cash Total cash funds |
to nearest £ 6,883 - - 6,883 Unrestricted funds |
to nearest £ 500 - - 500 Restricted funds |
to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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| 6,883 | 500 | - | ||
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| 6,883 | 500 | - |
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B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets
B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use
| Details Not applicable (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
OK to nearest £ - - - - - - Unrestricted funds |
OK to nearest £ - - - - - - Restricted funds |
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B5 Liabilities
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
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| Signature | Print Name Kate Hoskins(Treasurer) Sonia Lowe (Trustee) |
Date of approval |
| Kate Hoskins(Treasurer) | 9/2/25 | |
| Sonia Lowe (Trustee) | 9/2/25 |
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