Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2021 Period start date To 31/12/2021 Period end date
Charity name: HEDGEPIGS
Charity registration number: 1189906
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote humane behaviour towards animals, specifically Hedgehogs, by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for those who are in need of rescue, care and attention through sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill use. To provide advice and education to the general public concerning hedgehog welfare, highlighting the need to alleviate cruelty and suffering by increasing the understanding of their needs. |
| 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 |
The Charity is run entirely by volunteers. The Charity could not operate without the hard work and dedication of volunteers, who perform, amongst other activities, the following; Trustees Animal care, from cleaning out animals to feeding, treating and rescuing Animal collection and releasing Fund raising Website/Instagram/Face book updates Giving talks to community groups Giving advice over the phone, in person and in response to electronic communications Conservation work for the benefit and health of hedgehogs in the community The Charity has volunteers every day and night of the week at the rescue. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes |
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 | Number of Hedgehogs admitted to the rescue in the specified time frame: 106 Of this, Number of Hedgehogs released: 70 Number of Hedgehogs died while in the rescue: 22 Number of Hedgehogs euthanised in agreement with Veterinary experts: 14 66% of hedgehogs admitted to the rescue were released to the location, or as near as possible to the location, where they were found. Had the rescue not taken in these hedgehogs, it is highly probably that they would have died or all been put to sleep. This has not only helped the hedgehogs, but also the people who have found them, as many members of the public are in a state of mental distress when they call to arrange to bring in a sick or injured hedgehog. The charity, has caused people to feel relief at being able to take the animals somewhere that will help them and ensure they won’t suffer. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Income £ 11,528.63 Expenditure ‐£ 10,582.08 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | There is no reserve policy at present, due to the charity not having any paid staff, and all funds being used for the treatment of the patients. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The charity has no paid staff. All monies are utilised for the benefits of helping sick, injured and orphaned Hedgehogs. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
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 | Foundation 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 | Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed [for a term of 3 years] by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | HEDGEPIGS |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | None |
| Registered charity number | 1189906 |
| Charity’s principal address | 41 Imperial Road Beeston Nottingham NG9 1FN |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Korn | Chair | From 11/06/2020 | ||
| Louise Graham | Trustee | From 11/06/2020 | ||
| WendyConibear | Secretary | From 11/06/2020 |
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