Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1.11.2021 Period start date To
31/12/2022 Period end date
Charity name: Pumpkin’s Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre
Charity registration number: 1196339
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference |
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The purposes are twofold: to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention through veterinary and rehabilitation services, and to advance public education on the welfare and conservation of British wildlife species. These objectives guide our work and drive our efforts to create a positive impact on wildlife and society. |
| 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 |
No activities were undertaken as the Charity was in its early stages of development. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees confirm that they have taken into account the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in fulfilling their responsibilities during the reporting period covered by this Annual Report andAccounts. |
Additional information (optional)
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| SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Other | No volunteers were recruited during this period |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference |
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| 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 | The Charity was focused on developing its organisation strategy and the following key documents to be clear and focused on outcomes and deliverables upon launch. : 5-year Business plan, : Finance policies including opening a new bank account, : Marketing and communications strategy, : Fundraising strategy, and : Trustee and volunteer recruitment plan during this accounting period. It has also formed collaborative networks with local rescues and veterinary practices in preparation of the provision of veterinary care and rehabilitation to future wildlife patients. No other activity has taken place. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | A total income of £331 was held in a new |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they areheld |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reservesheld | Para1.22 | **N/A ** |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The Charity is newly registered and did not **commence active fundraising. ** |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | As the Charity is in its infancy, the focus was on creating a stable infrastructure based on clear strategic development and appropriate planning. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | N/A |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Descriptionofcharity’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 | 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 | The selection of trustees was based on skills, experience and knowledge by invitation. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Pumpkin’sWildlifeHospitalandRehabilitationCentre |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | PWHRC |
| Registered charitynumber | 1196339 |
| Charity’s principal address | 196 Falloden Way, London NW11 6JE |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Lapaz-Mendez | Chair, Founder | 2021 | ||
| June Redrup | Trustee | 2021 | ||
| Jessica Klein | Trustee | 2021 | ||
| Atif Ansari | Trustee | 2021 | ||
| Kirstie Louise Currie | Trustee | 2021 | ||
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
| Director name | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ana Lapaz-Mendez | Chair | 2023 |
| Jessica Klein | Trustee | 2023 |
| June Redrup | Trustee | 2023 |
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole |
|---|---|
| **year ** |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
N/A |
|---|---|
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodiancharity’s objects |
N/A |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
N/A |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
Pippa Alldritt |
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|---|---|---|
| Pippa Alldritt | Lorraine Duff | |
| Operations Trustee | Finance Officer | |
| 15.10.23 |