fifl Recei tsand ents accounts CC16a To Section A Receipt5 and payments Totsl fund L•1 yw rK A1 R•¢•1 11•A21 181.no &Av) nt 2537JJ 1•1,750 Coun Vert 3.joo zz¥ zo,•n J,eoo 1.0 37.744 37.744 Inour4 oior J.StsS 10A42 17Y5 1&71S •75 I.5 2.39& &Jndry Vot¢o& 18,127 21,17J JO,111 d &w•nt¢e UbM$ 2$1 2173 220• 1.tJ4 1DQ Sub lot41 A4 A•Mt and Inv•th•nt Pnlar Sub total 161.989 165,517 16.21 A8 Trnn•lr* b¢tsYen fund A6 ¢a%h fund• year•nd 200 1491 2.200 ¢CXX Rl AfxAyJnts IS81
Section B Statement of a55ets and liabilities at the end of the period Rèstrict1 Endowrnont funds tridiis rrISt£ 81 Cash lund¥ 1.47$ Totsl ¢•sh fund• lund¥ Det•ll¥ 82 Oth•r rnon•tary*s••ts BJ In¥wtrMnt ••••ts Curr•nl Delai5% 84A•••ts r•tslnod for t charfty• own u •n Detai15 B5 U•bllltl•B Dale of roval all the bU5tees Print Narr P2 aqoourrto160?
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0611212024 To 0511212025 Period start date Pariod end dats Charlty name: Woodfleld Anlmal Sanctuary Charity registration number." 1192645 Objectives and Activities SORP referen Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming document Para1.17 To provide rescue. rehabilitation and where necessary lifelong sanctuary for animals that have been neglected, abandoned. abused or are otherwise in ne of protectlon. Tho charity works to safeguard the welfare of animals by providing appropriate vetsrinary tmatment, daily care, and responsible rehoming where sultable. The charlty also works to promote responsible animal ownership and raise awareness of animal welfare issues in order to help prevent fulurn sufferfng. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activilies, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 gnd 1.19 The charlty's maln actlvltles durlng the year included the rescue, rehabilitation and provision of lifelong sanctuary for animals in need, primarily equines. Many animals entering the charity's carg require long-term or permanent sanctuary due to age, health or behavioural needs. The charity provides daily husbandry Including appropriate nutrition, shelter, veterinary treatmenl farriory and ongoing welfare monitoring to ensure t wellbeing of resident animals. The charity also responds to welfare concerns and •morgency situation5 involving abandoned, injured or unhandled animals. This work may involve coo eration with veterina
professionals, landowners, mèmbers of the public and other véelfare organisations to secure safe outcomes for animals requirlng inteThention. Alongside its rescue activlties, the charity promotes responsible equine ownership and works to help prevent walfare issues as80¢iated wilh indiscriminate breeding through education and support for castration initialives where appropriate. During the reporting period the charlty also continued to develop its online presence through social media and digitsl platfornis to raise awareness of animal welfare issues, increase transparency around its work and engago supporters who help fund and sustain the charity's activities. Statement confimiing whether th8 trustees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 The trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission for England and Wales on public benefit when planning and carrying out the charity's activities. The trustees consider that the charity's work in rescuing animals, providing rehabilitation and sanctuary, and promoting responsible animal ownership provides clear public benefit through the prevontion of animal suffering and the promotion of improved animal welfare standards. Additional Inforniatlon (optional) You ma choos8 to include further statements where relevant about.. SORP ref8r8nse Not applicablo - the charity doe3 not operate a grant-making programme. Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Not applicable- the charity doès not undertake social or programme related invesknenL Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunte8rs Para 1.38 Volunteers play an essentlal role In supporting th8 work of Woodfield Animal Sanctuary. Wlthout their continued sup ort the charity would not be able to
dellver Its actlvltl8s effectively. Volunteers assist with a wide range of tasks Including animal care, feeding, gèneral husbandry. maintenanco work and the preparation and support of fundraising events and opèn days. Their contribution supports the charlty's daY-tOaY operations and allows staff to focus on the ongoing care, rehabilitstion and Ylfare management of the animals dt th¢ ?gnGtuary. No additional infomiation to declare. Other Achievements and Performance SORP referen During the reportlng perlt)d, Woodfield Animal Sanctuary continued to deliver its charitable objectives through the rescue, rehabilitation and provision of lifelong sanctuary for animals in need, primarily equines. Summary of the main achievements ofthe 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 The charity responded to welfare oncerns involving abandoned. neglected, injured and unhandled horses and poniesi providing Immediate care and long-temi rehabilitation where required. During the year the charity rescued 19 horses and ponies from situations requiring intervention. Alongside this rescue activity, the charity continued to provide daily care and long- term support for Its existing resident animals, many of whom require pemianont sanctuary due to age. health conditions or behavioural need8. Rehoming remained an important part of the charity's work where animals were assessed as suitable. Durlng the reporting period 12 horses wara successfully rehomed under carefully managed rehoming agreements. These agraements ensure that animals can be returned to the sanctuary if required. safeguarding their long-tsnn welfare. The chari also continued its work to
address weltsro issues associatsd with indiscriminate breeding. During the reporting perlod 10 colts and stalllons were castrated, helping to improve long- term equlne welfare outsomes and reduce future welfare cases. During the year thè charity further developed its emergency response capabillty. Slaff obtained rocognisod qualifications in animal capture and chemical immobilisation, enabllng the harlty to safely asslst In sltuaiions involving unhandled or dlffi¢ult-to-handle equines requiring urgent intervention. During the reporting period, a member of staff bocame an approvod RSPCA transporter. strengthenlng tho charlty's abillty to work alongslde othor wolfar8 organisatlon$. Di8CUS8ion8 arn ongolng regarding the potentlal for the charity to act as an approv•d holding facillty for equlnos In omeryoncy welfare situatlon$. The charfty al80 contlnued to strengthen publlc engagement through social medla and online platfomis. As a result of targeted awarenes$ campaigns and oducatlonal conten( the charity's 8o¢lal medla followlng reachad approxlmately 25.000 supporters, helping to Increase awareness of anlmal welfare18sueg and build Support for the charlty's r••cuo and sanctuary work. Addltional Inlomiation {OPlional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant aboul.. Achievements against objectives set The trustees are sati¥fied that the charlty has continuèd to operate In line with Its stated obJ•ctlve8 during the r•porting perfod. P•rn 1.41 Activities remalned focused on animal welfare through rescue, rehabilitation. sanctuary provision and responslblo rehoming. Decisions taken throughout the year were guided by the charity, commitsnent to improvlng animal welfare oirtcomes and delivering public benefit through the prevention of animal sufferlng.
Fundraising actlvity durfng the year was carried out in accordanco with the charity's objectives and focused primarlly on public donations, online engagement and community support. Perfomiance of fundraising activities against objectives set Par¥ 1 41 Thè charity continued to rely on voluntary donations and Gift Aid as its primary sour¢• of incomo. Fundralslng activity remalned transparent and proportlonate. with an emphasis on building publiG awaw•neso of the Gharlty. work and maintainlng trust with supporters. The charity does not hold Investments and therefore has no Investment perfomiance to reporL Investm8ni performance against objective8 Parn 1.41 Other Durlng the rèporting p•rfod the charfty In¢roas•d opportunities for publl engagement by expanding th• number of open days held at tho sanctuary. A total of four open days were hosted durlng the year, allowlng members of tho public to lèarn moro about the charlty's work, moat some of the anlmals In Its care, and galn better undorstandlng of anlmal welfare and •anctuary pra¢tlcM. The charlty also welcomed •mployo• volunteer groups from local and national organisatlons, Includlng companles 8uch as EE and Admlral Insurance. Thue volunteer days provlded valuable practical support for maintenance and Improvement work around the sanctuary while Strengthenlng communlty engagement and awareness of the charlty's wor
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial posilion at the end of the period Para 1.21 The charfty continuès to rely primarlly on publlc donations, Glft Aid clalms and occasional grant funding to support its aclivlties. The trustees aro grateful for the continued generosity of supportars whose contributions make tho charity, work possible. At the end of the reportlng period, the harity held unrestrlcted cash funds of £14,910. During the year total incoming resources amounted to £154,699 and total payments amounted to £161,989, resultlng In a net deficit of £7.290. Thi$ rnflects contlnued Inveslment In essentlal operational costs including animal f•ed, voterinary treatmen( rnscue response actlvltles and day-t041ay sanctuary oparatlons, togother with capltal expenditure on replacement perimetsr and paddock fenclng and plant and machinory required to malntaln safe infrastNcture for the anlmals In tho charlty'$ Care. The trustaes contlnuo to monltor the charlty's flnanclal positlon closely to ensur• that avallable funds are priorltl8•d towards animal welfare and corn opgrational requlrements. Statement explaining the poIiGy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 the trustee8 alm to malntain a modest level of unrn8tricted r950rve• to ensure the charity can contlnue to meet Its oporatlonal commitments and respond to unoxp•cted animal welfare 81tuations. As an animal sanctuary, the charlty must bo able to rospond qulckly to emergency rescue situations and meet unplanned veterlnary costs. Maintainlng some lev•1 of reserves also helps ensum thal th• ongoing care of resldent anlmals can continuo unintsrrupted should there be temporary flu¢tuation$ in donation Incom•. At the end of the reporting pèriod the charity held unrestricted cash reseryes of £14.910. The trnstees consider this level of reserves to be appropriate glven the scale of the charity's operations, while reco nisin that continued fundraisin
remains essential to support the long- terni care of the animals in the charity's care. Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 At the end of the rèporting poriod tho harity hold unrestricted cash reserves of £14.910. These reserves are hold to support the charity's ongoing operatlon8 and to provlde a modest flnanGial buffer to meet unexpected veterinary costs, emergency rescue Situations or temporory fluGtuatlon• In donatlon income. Not appIlbI0- the ¢harlty held unrestricted cash reserves of £14,910 at the end of the re ortin erlod. not applicable - the charlty does not hold an funds that are materiall In deficiL Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 Details of fijnd materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern P*a 1.24 "Para 1.23 The trustees have revlèwèd the charfty, financlal position and are sati8fi8d Ihat the charity remains a golng concern. The charity contlnuos to operate wlth th• ongolng support of publlc donation$, fundraising aetlvity and carnful flnanclal managem•nL Tho trust••• r•cognlsè that the charlty'• operatlonal base Is dependent on prèmises that are subjoct to a prlvate Intornst-only mortgage arrangement du• to conclude In 2027. Repayment of the mortgage is dependent on the rosolution of a private estate or refinanclng arrangements. The trustees ¢ontinue to monitor thls position and arn oxplorlng longer-terni Option? to secure the charlty'• operatlonal base. Based on th? charlty's curr•nt flnanclal posftlon and contlnued publlc supporL the trustses arn Confident that the charity can continue to meet its operational Commltments. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to indude fijrther statements where relevant about: The charity's principal sourc•s of incomo during the rnporting period were voluntary public donatlons, Gift Aid claims and charitable grants. The charity relies heavlly on the contlnued generosity of supporters who donats throu h online latfomis social modia The charity's principal sources of funds {induding any fundraising) Para 1.47
fundraislng and community •ngagwnent. Glft Aid remains an important source of additional Income which helps maximise the valuè of donation8 received from UK taxpayers. The charity also raises funds through open days held at the sanctuary and through ongoing public engagement with 5UPPOrtor6 and voluntsers. The trustees continue to focus on maintalning strong relationships wlth •upportcwo and InGr¢43lng publlc awareness of the charity's work In order to onsure sustainable income to support Its rescue, rehabilitatlon and sanctuary activities. Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Parn 1.46 The charlty does not operate an Inveslment or soclal investment pollcy and does not hold Investments. A description of the principal risks facing the charty The trusteos regularly revlew the princlpal rl$ks facing the eharity and malntaln a rfsk regi8t•r to monltor and manage those rlsks. Parn 1.46 The maln rfsk• Identlfled In¢ludo rl•ing operatlonal costs assoGlated wllh animal feed, boddlng, veterlnary treatment and utllltles. Incr•aslng demand for rescue and emorgoncy welfare Interv8ntlons, and reliance on public donations as the charlty's primary source of Income. Th• trust••s also recognlse that the charlty's operational base is dependent on promlses that are privately ownèd and subject to a mortgage arrangemont. Tho trustsos contlnue to monitor this positlon and explore longer-terni optlons to socurn tho charity's operational base. These rlsks are mitigated through careful financial monitorfng, prudent •xpendlturo. ongoing supportor engagement and maintaining collaborative relationships wlth other welfare organisations where appropriats. No additional inforniation to declare. Other
Structure. Governance and Management Descripb'on of chanty's trusts.. Woodfield Anlmal Sanctvary is governed by a charitable trust deed which sets out the charlty's purposes. trustoe powers and governance arrangements. The trustees are responsible for ensuring that the charity operates in accordance with this governing document and applicable char law. Th• charity is governed by a Trust Deed. Type of governing document Pars 1.25 How is the charity constitLrted? I t y LiiiiiiGorporaled association. CIOI Trustee selection methods including delails of any Constitutional provisions 8.g. election to post or name of any person or body entrtled to appoint one or more trustees Thè charity is an unincorporated charity. T4125 Trustees are appointed by resolution at a properfy Conven meètlng In accordance wlth the charity's governlng documenL Trustees are Selectgd based on the skllls, knowledge and experlence r•quired to support the effoctive governance and operatlon of the charlty. Tho trustees aim to ensure that the board maintains an approprfate range of experience relevant to the charity's actlvltl•# and responsibilitles. Addltional inforniation loptional) You may choose to include further statements where retevant about..
Trustse3 aro provided with appropriate Induction information on appointmenL including guidance issuèd by the Charity Commission. Trustees are roquired to complete declarations of interest and comply with the charlty's conflict of intsrest pollcy. All trustees have read and signed copies of relevant pollcles and procedures applicable to the governance ando ration of tho chari Policies and prOdureS adopted for the induction and training of tiustees P•3 1.51 The charity'8 organisational structure and any wider network with whiGh the chanty works The charfty Is govemed by Its trustoas, who are Tesponslble for strategic overslght and governance. Day-to-day operations are delivered by staff in oporational rolès, including a Sanctuary Operations & Rescue Manager, responsible for overseelng overall operational flow, including rescues, admlnistratlon, communicatlons and coordinatlon of on- and off-slt• actlvity. The ¢harity also employs a Yard Manager. responsible for on-slto animal care, feedlng, yard management and the day-t041ay delivery of sanctuary actAvitlo8. P¥• 1.51 Income generation 18 prlmarlly 8UPPOrtèd through the charity's social mèdia platfoms and online awareness campalgns. Slaff arn supported by voluntser# who assist with everyday yard dutles, anlmal care and general sanctuary actlvltles. Durlng the year the trustees recognlsed the importance of strengthoning Indendent ovorsight and, followlng tho end of the reporting perlod, appolntod an addltional trustee on 4 February 2026 to support governanc• and long-tsrni •ustalnability. In accordance with th? charity's goveming documen( two trustees aro engaged in pald operational roles within the charlty. During the reporting period, the charity transitloned from using subcontracted arrangements to employing staff through payroll. These arrangements are considered necessary to support the day-tOlaY ration of the sanctua Relationship with any related parties P•ra 1.51
Conllicts of interest are declared and recorded, and any trustee recetving remuneration does not partlclpate in discussions or decisions relating to their employment or remuneration, in accordance with th8 charity's conflict of interest policy. No addltional Infomiatlon to declare. other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charil uses istered charil number Charity's principal address Woodfield Animal Sanctua 1192645 Woodfield House. Welshmoor, Llanrhidian, Swansea, SA3 1EX
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee n•me Office Ilf ary) Dat¢• acted tf notfor vthole Trustee I CEO Trustee Name of person lor b¢)dyl entitlgd oint trustee ifan David Wallis Nathan Stanley Roberts Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Alyson Ruth Edwards Melanie katina Lloyd Trustee Board of Tru8te&8 Trustee Board of Tru8tao8 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 orate trustee8 - names of the d1ClOrS at the date the re Dlrnetor name rtwasa roved Name of tTUStees holding title to propety belonging to the chajity Tru•t•• namo
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets Not applicable - the charity does not hold funds or held in this capacity assets on behall of third parti05. Name ano oDJe¢ts of the charity on whose behaw the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian ¢hanty's objects Not appiicablo. Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of suGh assets from the charity's own assets Not applicable. Addltlonal infomiatlon (optional) Nam88 and addresses of advlsers (Optional infomiatlon) Type of Name Address odviser Namé of chlof axaeutlv• or namos of nIor •taff m•mb6rs {Optional inforniatlon) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non4i8closure of ke Nono. rsonnel details Other o tional infonnation No additional infonnation to declarn.
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trtees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity. Signature(s) Full namel$) Position (èg Secretary. Chair, etc) Nat Stanley Roberts Truste• Trustee Date .03-L6 17.03.L
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts ••• Independent Examiner's Report,,. yllil J: Report to the trusteesl members of SA ALfoAI2 On accounts for the year ended Charity no (if any) 202S l iq'2ULbCa Set out on pages FORM Cclb ex ('IhlC(ytr£ A LIPcrthrD I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended O 51 k 11202S Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: PsLJii Date: 1'71o31102ts Name: Prt(P JoHphJ ILUA•nS Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Sn * 20 Y&ag Address: Potr4fALts A & SA83 Tr4AThJSL¥ IER October 2018