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 in￿rne 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
Cr￿￿or&. •mounls fa115ng dua wilhln one year
Nel ¢mnt Ilabllllles
Told assets less cuffent Ilabllltlos
14
73)
(345)
195.712
3.750
61.273
Crodftors: amou￿5 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 jUdg￿nent4
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￿{credIt￿gl.
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 emp￿￿n9[rt with the charlty or a related entli￿re
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 flourisl￿Whethe[ 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