WINGS AND PAWS RESCUE Trustee and CEO Clare Vowles 07791 616591 REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1190587 ## **- Wings and Paws Rescue 2025 Trustees Report** ## **Objectives and Activities** Wings and Paws Rescue continues its mission to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome sick, neglected and abandoned animals across the West Midlands and Shropshire. As a non-profit, volunteer-led organisation under the leadership of CEO Clare Vowles, our dedicated team works tirelessly to provide safety and second chances to animals of every age, breed and background. Alongside domestic rescue, we remain committed to caring for local wildlife in need, offering treatment, rehabilitation and release whenever possible. Our belief is simple: every animal deserves compassion, protection and the opportunity to thrive, and we are honoured to deliver that care each day. ## **Achievements and Performance** 2025 has been a year marked by extraordinary teamwork, community support and unforgettable rescue stories. In August, we proudly hosted our 5th Annual Funday, which proved to be our most successful event yet. Held at Bradshaws Doggy Paddocks, the day brought together families, adopters, supporters and volunteers, raising an incredible £4,261.50 for the animals in our care. The atmosphere was filled with joy, compassion and community spirit, and we are immensely grateful to everyone who attended, donated or helped bring the day to life. Another major focus this year has been supporting a local feral cat colony. Through patient and persistent trapping, neutering and returning of the adult cats, we are working to reduce the number of kittens being born into unsafe conditions. This long-term effort is vital in preventing suffering and ensuring healthier, more manageable colonies for years to come. Among the most memorable cases of 2025 was little Devon, a tiny puppy who arrived in a heartbreaking condition. Suffering from a severe case of The Strangles, his skin was inflamed, painful and incredibly fragile, with his ears and eyes affected badly. Thanks to immediate veterinary intervention, round-the-clock care and the dedication of his foster family, Devon made a full recovery. He is now thriving in his forever home, a testament to what love and proper care can achieve. Easter weekend brought one of our most dramatic rescues to date. Four neglected ponies and a young foal were signed over to the charity, setting off a frantic thirty-hour operation involving emergency transport, late-night coordination and a race across the country to bring them to safety. By Sunday evening, all five horses were settled into secure care. Shortly afterwards, a second foal was born, bringing hope and new beginnings to a situation that had started in such distress. These cases highlight the heart of what Wings and Paws Rescue stands for: stepping in when no one else can, and ensuring every animal has the chance to be safe, loved and understood. Our work continues to be possible only through the generosity and kindness of our supporters and local community. Every donation, fundraiser, shared post and kind word allows us to provide essential supplies, veterinary treatment, food, comfort and safety to the animals who need us most. We remain deeply grateful for the trust placed in us and the unwavering belief in our mission. WINGS AND PAWS RESCUE Trustee and CEO Clare Vowles 07791 616591 REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1190587 **Wings & Paws Rescue is a registered charity, number 1190587 The Trustees are: Clare Vowles (Chair), Claire Mellings and Michelle Uppal** CHARDTY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Recelpts and payments accounts CC16a For tr• To Sectior) A Receipts and payments Unr•ytrlcl*d Re5tncled EndowmeTrl Al n,i•p 71• Sub MtallGNDM Jn¢tyne AR) 71.141 T+>thlrwlpt& 71.11• •B.710 AJ pa￿ni1 Poi*• R* V4#bNI 124 sub￿ 71.111 Subth 71.189 Al C•*hfund¥ wyw•¥vJ Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period 81 C••h furnJ• OÈlaiis la115 83 InvMlm•nt •M•ts B4 As••t• rntall￿d for tr c￿lIty,* own LM• BS Uabllbo ofll t (j￿ Jill ##