Woodland Wellbeing Charitable Trust Annual Report 2024 Unaudited Financial Statements 31 December 2024 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1194208
Trustees, Annual Report Year ended 31 December 2024 The trustees present their report and the unaudlted financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. Reference and administrative details Registered charity name Woodland Wellbeing Charitable Trust Charity registration number 1194208 Principal office Flat 7 Cavendish Court Salford M7 4LW United Kingdom The trustees Akiva Heilpern Aryeh Schonberg Neil Berman (appointed 19.9.25) Independent examiner Gary Harris Brulimar House Jubilee Road, Middleton, Manchester England M24 2LX
Structure, Governance and management Year ended 31 December 2024 The charity was registered on the 23th April 2021. as a charitable incorporated organisation{CIO). It has three trustees. The charity offers Animal assisted Therapy (AAT) to the local community. AAT is a guided interaction with animals airned at utilising their positive and non- judgmental qualities to facilitate human wellbeing may it be social, emotional, physical or behavioural. The types of animals used in our intervention schemes depend on the therapeutic goals of the individuals treatment plan and can range from a dwarf bunny to a Shetland pony. The goals of Animal Assisted Therapy programs include: Improving motor skills and joint movement Increasing verbal communication and self esteem Developing social skills Providing a positive outlook on life Combating depression and anxiety Providing non-judgernental companionship for those in need Teaching traits of ernpathy and nurturing skills
Structure, Governance and management Year ended 31 December 2024 What are the benefits of AAT therap AAT therapy builds on the pre-existing human-animal bond. Interacting with a friendly animal can help many physical and mental issues. It can help reduce blood pressure and improve overall cardiovascular health. It can also release endorphins that produce a calming effect. This can help alleviate pain, reduce stress, and improve one's overall psychological state. The charity uses the name of Seven Shepherds Farm, and it is proud to be servicing the community on various fronts. With a focus on providing a both safe and recreational setting for mainstream children who can benefit from the positive effects of bonding with animals in a one on one or group session, we are proud to see incredible interaction and interest from the children. Additionally, we offer one on one animal assisted therapy sessions for struggling children and young adults going through emotional, behavioural, and social dlfficulties. These too have been proved to be very effective and resulting in great change and advancernent in the many individuals we take under our care. Objectives and activities To provide an animal sanctuary in the greater Manchester area for individuals, groups, and schools in the forrn of animal therapy treatment to promote relief from sickness suffering, and mental health. To relieve sickness, suffering and distress and to promote good health, especially but not exclusively amongst children and elderly people, through the advancement of education in relationships between people and companion animals.
Achievements and Performance The Woodland Wellbeing Charitable Trust received £17,884 (2023: £44,242) in donations and grants for the year. Charitable expenditure was £23,175 {2023: £35,739}. The total balance on the accumulated fund at year end was £194,812 (2023: £60,452). The trustees are aware of the reduction in donations received from the previous year. This was due to the site used for the purposes of its charitable activities becoming contaminated and therefore not fit for use. Since the year end, this site has been sold and a new site acquired. Flnanclal Y6vl8w The trustees are satislied wfth the activty and surplus of the charity. The impact is being fett withln the community and positive feeLtsd( has been recew. The trustees are satisfied wlth the progress and establishment of Ihe charity. The trustees. annual report was approved on 9 October 2025 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by: Neil Bemian Trustee
Independent Examiners Statement Year ended 31 December 2024 I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Woodland Wellbeing Charitable Trust I'the charity'} for the year ended 31 December 2024. onslbillties and ba l of As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparatlon of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Chartty Commission under section 145{Sllb) of the Act. er, I have completed my examination. I confirm that no malerial matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act", or the financial staternents do not accord with those records; or the financial statement5 do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn In this report in order to enable a proper understanding of Ihe accounts to be reached. Gary Harris Independent Examiner Brulimar House Jubilee Road, Middleton. Manchester England M24 2LX 9 October 2025
Statement of Financial Activities Year ended 31 December 2024 2024 Unrestricted funds Total funds Total funds 2023 Income aThl endowments Donatlons and legacies Charitable acllvtties 17,884 17.884 44,242 Total Income 17.884 17,884 44,492 Expendlture ExpeTrlitura on ¢haritab18 adivitles Total expondlture 23.175 23,175 23.175 35.740 35.740 23,175 Net (expendilureylncome arnl net movemenl In fund$ {5291) {5.291) 8,752 Reconclllallon of funds Total funds broughl lorward Total funds Carrled forward 60,452 55,161 60.452 51,700 60,452 55,161 The statement ol finaroal activities indudes all gains arKI losses recognised in the year. All inrne and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
Statement of Financial Position Year ended 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Flxed assets Tangitle lixed assgts 12 196,057 57.523 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank in hand 13 315 2.420 4,470 1.650 Cror&. •mounls fa115ng dua wilhln one year Nel ¢mnt Ilabllllles Told assets less cuffent Ilabllltlos 14 73) (345) 195.712 3.750 61.273 Crodftors: amou5 falling due after morè Ihan one yffir 15 821 194.812 60,452 Fund$ ol Ihe Charlty Unreslrthd lunds: Revaluation reseTV8 Other unrestrKted incorne funds Tthal unr•strl¢tgd lunds T¢)lal charlty fundg 139,651 55,161 194,812 194,812 60,452 60,452 60,452 16 Tt*se ffinan¢ial stalemenls were approved by the bowd ol trustees and authorised lor issue on 9 October 2025, aryj are signed on behalf ol ts tM)ard by: Neil Berman Trustee
Notes to the Financial Statements ' Year ended 31 December 2024 L General Infomiation The charlty Is a publlc benefft entity and a registered charity In England and Wales and is unlncorporated. The address of the principal Offi Is Brullmar Hous8, Jubilee road, Middleto ManchgSt8r. M24 2LK United Klrodo £ Statement of compllan¢e These financial statements have been prepared in compllance with FFIS 102, The Financial Reportlng Standard applicable In the UK and the Republlc of Ireland,. the Statement of Flecommended Practlce applicable to oharlties preparlng thelr accounts in accordance wrth the Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charitles Act 201L 3. Accountlng polloles Bas1$ of preparatlon The financlal statements have been prepared on the historlcal cost basls. as modlfled by the revaluatlon of certaln financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditur The flnan¢ial statements are prepared in sterllng whlch Is the functional currency of th8 entity. Golng Concern There are no materlal uncertalntle8 about the charitys ablllty to oontlnu& Judgements and key SOLJrc8s of estimation uncertainty The preparation of the flnancial statements dld not requir8 management to make jUdgnent4 estlmates or assumption8 that affect the amounts reported. Fund aeoountlng Unrestrlcted funds are available for use at the discretion of the truste8S to further any of the charrtvs purpose& Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commttmenL Restrlcted funds are subjected to restrlctlons on thelr expendlture declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal and fall into one of two sub-classes.. restrlcted income funds or endowment fund&
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Incomlng resource$ All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity: it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income: income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of 8ntitlernent to the gift, receipt is probable and its amount can be measured reliably. legacy income is recognised when receipt is probable and entltlement is established. income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless Ihis is impractical lo measure reliably, in which case the value is derived from the cost to the donor or the eslimated resale value. Donatèd facilities and services are recognised in the accounts when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers. Income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised with the delivery of the contracted service. This is classified as unrestricted f unds unless there is a contractual requirement for it to be spent on a particular purpose and returned if unspent, in which case it may be regarded as restricted. Resourees expended Expenditure is recognlsed on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure incl¢Jdes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates- expenditure on raising funds Includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events. non-charitable trading activities. and the sale of donated goods. expenditure on charitable activities includes all cost5 incurred by a charity in undertaklng actlvities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities. Other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities. All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflectlng the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable lo a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis. Tanglble assets Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, unless it reverses a charge for impairment that has previously been recognised as expenditure within the staternent of financial activities. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, except to which it offsets any previous revaluation gain, in which case the loss is shown within other recognised gains and losses on the statement of financial activities. Depreciation Depreciation Is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of Ihat asset as follows: Impairnwnt of flxed assets A review for Indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date. For the purposes of impairment lesting. when it is not possible to estlmate the recoverable arnount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets thal includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. For impairment testing of goodwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date. allocated to each of the cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. irrespective of whether other assets or liabililies of the charity are assigned to those units. Financlal Instrument5 A financial asset or a financlal Ilablllty Is recognised only when the charily becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs. Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other conslderatlon expectd to be paid or received and not discounted. Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Where investments in shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably. the investment is subsequently measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in income and expendilure. All other such investments are subsequently measured at cosl less impairment.
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) other financial instruments, including derivatives, are initially recognised at fair value, unless payment for an asset is deferred beyond normal business terms or financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate, in which case the asset is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrumenl. Other financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, wlth any change5 recognised in the stalement of financial activities, with the exception of hedging instruments in a designated hedging relationship. Financial assets that are measured at cost or amortised cost are reviewed for objective evidence of impairment at the end of each reporting date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised under the appropriate heading In the statement of financial activilies in which the Initial gain was recognised. For all equity instruments regardless of significance, and other financial assets that are individually significant, these are assessed individually for impairment. Other financial assets are either assessed individually or grouped on the basis of similar credit risk characteristics. Any reversals of Impairment are recognised immediately, to the extent that the reversal does not result in a carrying amount of the financial asset that exceeds what the carrying amount would have been had the impairment not previously been recognised.
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Donallons and legacle8 Unrestricted Tolal Funds Unrestrict8d Total Funds Funds 2024 Funds 2023 Donallons DonalFons Received Grarrts 17.884 17.884 34.242 10,000 44,242 34.242 10.000 44242 17.884 17,884 Charhabl• a¢iivltle8 Unrestricled Total Funds Uniestricted Total FurKIs Funds Funds 2023 Gain1105s on disposal of tangible asset 250 250 Expendllurn on ¢harhable actlvlli88 by fi1r type Unrestricted Total Fund8 Unrestricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2023 OFerating costs Support costs 22,596 579 22.596 579 34.420 1.320 35.740 34,420 1,320 35,740 23.175 23,175
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Expenditure on charhth activities by actlvity type £iivities utxlertaken dlreclly &pport costs Totsl lunds Toial fuml 2023 Operatino costs Governance costs 21596 579 34,420 1.320 35,740 579 579 3.175 Net (expendltureylncome Nel (expendilur8)thicome is stated after Charg1{credItgl. t)epreciatlon of tangkle fixed assets 1.118 1,118 Independent examlnalkn lees F8es paythe to the independent examiner for: Independent examinatton of the flnancial sktements 10. Slafl $t5 The average head count ol employees duAng the year was 2 (2023: 2). No employee re¢elv8d employee beneffts ol rnore than £60.000 dwing the year (2023: Nil). No remuneration or ottler ber*fits from empn9[rt with the charlty or a related entlire rec8ived by the twstees.
11 Tanglble flxed assets Long leasehold property Motor vehicles Farm Animals Total Cost At l January 2024 Revaluations 50.349 139.651 1.000 4.470 4.940 59.759 139,651 At 31 2024 Depreelatlon At l January 2024 Charge for the year At 31 DecombBr 2024 4,470 4,940 199.410 2,235 1,118 3,359 1.118 3253 Carrylng amount At 31 December 2024 Al 31 Decgmlw 2023 190,000 50,349 1,117 2,235 196.057 4.940 57,524 13. Debtors 2024 2023 Trade deblors 1,335 2,050 14. Credltors: amounts falllng withtn one year 2024 2023 Accruals and deferred incomè 1.995 720 15. Credllors: amounts fallkvj due after more than on• y•ar 2IY24 2023 Other creditors 821
1& Analysls ol charltable lunds Unrestrl¢w lund$ At 1 January 202 At 31 D8cembw Income Expenditijre Translers General funds Revaluaiion reserve 60,452 17,884 123,175) 55,161 139,651 194.812 139.651 60,452 17,884 (23,175) 139,651 At 1 Janvary 202 Ai 31 December 2023 Income Expendtture Tfansfe General funds Revaluation SerVe 51,700 44,492 135.740) 60,452 51.700 44,492 (35,740) 60,452 17. Analysis ol net assets between funds Unrestrlc18d Total Funds Funds 2024 Tangk>le fixed assets Currenl assets Creditors less than 1 year CredrfO greater than 1 year 56.406 1,650 {1,995) 1900) 55.161 56,406 1,650 11.995> 1900) 55,161 Unrestricled Total Funds Funds 2023 Tangble fixed assets Current assets Creditors less than 1 year Creditors greater Ihan 1 year Nel assets 57.523 4,470 (720) {821) 60,452 57.523 4,470 1720) {821) 60,452
Mission Statement Reaching hearts. changing lives Woodland Wellbeing Charitable Trust delivers Animal Assist d Therapy (AAT) that improves emotional and mental healt or children, teens, and vulnerable people. Our ach helps participants build confidence, strengthen I skills, and develop lasting emotional resilience through ed interaction with animals and nature. so
Endorsements Animal As515ted Therapy is a known and effective Intervention for a wide range of developmentaland emotlon31 disorders. Thephysical, mental andpsychologlcal gainshave tremendous ttierapeutic beneflts. I plan to refer many dlerits to this new and Innovated service. MD Kantot - Porh¥vous As someone who has witnessed first-hand. the benefits that expresslve therapies brlng to chlldren's Ilves. I f(Jll heartedly endorse this ambitious project. Therapies such as these, help children get in touch wtth inner world enabling themto find tlieir inner resources to c)vercome challenges that can stymie thelr growth. I wish everyone 4nvolved much Hatzlacha and look forward to l3uilding partnership5 With thi5 unique (Kgani52tion. - È>rou9hton Jewish PrimGry School I have bec.ome qulte convlnced of the hlgh benefits of AAT. fjiven the rlslng numbers of children and young people with mental health i55ues and learnlng difficulties thls project is very welconie. Dnce in pla, I believe that thi5 project will have a wtdor appeal - a5 an oasis of calm and comfort ft)r Iiidivlduals of all age5 seEkIl to shed thelr anxieties, hypertension anu stresses. Novo Kestenboum - Interlink Monche5tei It 15 wdl known that haviiig a pet to cuddle and to iare for for the child to (onslder as a personal frlend, totally unthre3tenkng, can instil wlthin the chlld self -confidence aiid feplings of empathy tOW3rd5 Qther5 which were lacking previously. I took forward to beln8 part of this great step forward in the educatitsn of our chiklren and thank you all profusely for all your efforts in advancing this project. R. Eli Cohen - Et2 ChGi,ry7 Iihway
Case Studies Reuven's Story At eight, Reuven never stopped moving. His mind raced faster than his body, and his energy spilled into frustration, tears, and silence. Teachers called him "distracted" and "restless." At home, his parents watched helplessly, loving his spunk but fearing the storm. A friend suggested Woodland Wellbelng. Therapy with animals. It sounded strange. Unpredictable. Too soft, too uncertain. But something in them said: try. The first time Reuven met Max, a gentle therapy pony, something shifted. The boy who couldn't sit still, paused. He brushed Max's coat, led him slowly, and felt the warmth of another heartbeat beside his own. No charts. No lectures. Just presence. And bit by bit, patience, trust, and calm began to take root. At home, mornings grew quieter. Small victories in focus and effort appeared in school reports. At the dinner table, laughter returned. A quiet confidence settled, unseen but unmistakable. By the yearfs end, Reuven was transformed. The boy who never stopped moving had learned to relax, to breathe, and to connect.
. Our.): -Goals, 1.Grow Confidence: Children build patience, empathy, and resilience through hands-on experiences with our animals-learning to care, follow routines, and manage emotions in real time. 2. Train More Guides: We equip new therapists with the skills to bring animal-assisted therapy to more children, spreading care, calm, and connection across the region. 3. Open the Gates: Community days welcome families, schools, and local groups to experience the farm, meet the animals, and see therapy in action. 4. Expand the Farm: Renovate, add animals, and create new spaces for activities-turning the farm into an even richer place for learning, growth, and joy. 5. Stronger Together: Partner with schools, special needs services, and social care tearns across Greater Manchester to nurture wellbeing and build a more connected community.
Statement from the Chair Aryeh Schonberg "Reflecting on the progress of Woodland Wellbeing Charitable Trust fills me with immense pride and gratitude. This year, we have witnessed firsthand the life- changing impact that Animal Assisted Therapy brings to children, teens, and adults. With each session, we see individuals flourislWhethe[ a child who finds their voice through interaction with gentle animals or a teen struggling with self-confidence who learns to connect and trust. The therapeutic bond between humans and animals is profound, and our charity is dedicated to nurturing this connection. Our success this year has only strengthened our resolve to expand our outreach, particularly with the new equine therapy initiative. As we look ahead, our goal is to increase our impact, offering more sessions, expanding our facilities, and bringing on additional skilled therapists. Together, we are building a sanctuary of hope, healing, and growth for all who seek it."
Objectives and activities: The Woodland Wellbeing Charllable Trust operates an animal assisted therapy farm in Greater Manchester, providing animal-assisted therapy to support mental health, emotional resilience, and overall wellbeing. The Trust is dedicated to relieving distress and fostering positive, nurturing relationships between people and animals. Its work particularly benefits children and vulnerable individuals through therapeutic and educational programs designed to build confidence, connection, and care. In 2025, the Woodland Wellbeing Charitable Trust plans to relocate to Greylands Farm on Lumns Lane, Swinton, Manchester. This historic four- acre property, long held by the same family. is envisioned to become a fully equipped therapeutic and community centre. The move represents a significant step toward expanding the Trusvs mission, offering enhanced facilities, outdoor spaces, and dedicated therapy environments to belter serve the community.
As part of thls expansion, we hope to: Renovate and adapting the fami's facilities for therapeutic use Purchase new equipment to support its growing programs Train additional therapists to meet increased community need Extend services to more children, families, and local groups Introduce communtty days, allowing visitors to engage with the animals and experience the benefits of nature-based therapy flrsthand This development marks a significant milestone in the Trusfs ongoing mission to provide accessible, compassionate. and effective animal- assisted therapy throughout Greater Manchester.
THE NATIONAL CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER.. 1194208