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2023-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period from 1.1.2023 to 31/12/2023 Charity name: Pumpkin’s Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre (PWHRC)

Charity registration number: 1196339

Objectives and Activities

SORP
reference
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		 The centre opened its doors with a soft opening
in November 2023. Fundraising and other
activities to raise awareness were carried out
throughout 2023
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 and Accounts.
Additional information (optional)
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SORP
reference
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 Volunteers were recruited from the summer of
2023 for fundraising and training and to
renovate the facilities. From November 2023
animal care team members were on site
volunteering with the first intakes.
Other

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Achievements and Performance

SORP
reference
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 further prior to launch.
The following initiatives and key documents
were added to the initial strategy developed in
2022:
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Staff handbook
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Fundraising diary and events
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Recruitment of additional trustees
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Recruitment of a core group of
volunteers
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Centre Standard Operating Procedures
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Animal Handling Standard Operating
Procedures
It has also continued to form collaborative
networks with local rescues and veterinary
practices in preparation of the provision of
veterinary care and rehabilitation to future
wildlife patients.
Relationships have also been built with local
environmental organisations, the local
community, and initial corporate sponsors.
Since admitting our first patient on 25
November 2023 the local community has
voiced and demonstrated strong support for the
charity.

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 N/A
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives set		 Para 1.41 N/A
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 N/A
Other

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Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial
position at the end of the
period		 Para 1.21 A total income of £19,210.02 was held in the
charity’s bank account
Statement explaining the policy
for holding reserves stating
why they are held		 Para 1.22 It was agreed by the Trustees to hold £5000 in
reserve funds for any emergencies or
unforeseen purchases within the charity. The
target level of these reserve funds is kept under
regular review by the Trustees and is likely to
increase when the charity has fully opened.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £5,000 of reserved funds
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22
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 General fundraising from the local community.
Approaches to local businesses and large
organisations such as local councils and HS2.
Investment policy and
objectives including any social
investment policy adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 Closure due to outbreak of disease, end of
rental agreement. Breaking of licence
agreement with Defra. Lack of funds.
Other

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Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
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 Documents pertaining to the founding and
management of the charity are shared with all
new trustees. Trustee meetings are held on a
regular basis and minutes of all former
meetings are made available to all trustees. A
WhatsApp group for trustees is set up.
Training sessions were held throughout Autumn
2023 by Ana Lapaz-Mendez to enable the new
animal team leaders to work independently in
providing triage and first aid to our early
admissions.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the charity
works		 Para 1.51 Please find our organisational chart for 2023 in
Appendix A on page 8 of this document
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51 N/A
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Pumpkin’s Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre
Other name the charity uses PWHRC
Registered charity number 1196339
Charity’s principal address 196 Falloden Way, London NW11 6JE

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Names of the trustees who manage the charity during the reporting dates
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not
for whole year		 Name of person or
body entitled to
appoint trustee
1 Ana Lapaz- Mendez Chair, Founder
2 June Redrup Ana Lapaz-Mendez
3 Jessica Klein Planning Ana Lapaz-Mendez
4 Laura Smart Social content Ana Lapaz Mendez
5 Patricia Mary Marks Volunteer
Coordinator		 From 30 April
2023 - current		 Ana Lapaz-Mendez
6 Sarah Louise Arnold Fundraising Lead From05 August
2023 - current		 Ana Lapaz-Mendez
7 Ramzy Nabil Bamieh B2B marketing Ana Lapaz-Mendez
8 Pippa Alldritt Operations/Finance Ana Lapaz-Mendez
9 Melissa Sian Rees Branding From05 August
2023 - current		 Ana Lapaz-Mendez
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name
Ana Lapaz-Mendez Chair/Founder 2023

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole
year
N/A

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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held N/A in this capacity Name and objects of the charity N/A on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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

N/A

Other optional information

Unfortunately, wewere unaware that we were required to have an Independent Examiners Report for the 2023 accounts, hence our submission to the Charities Commission is late. Our apologies for this oversight and we will ensure all reports are filed in good time going forwards.

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signatures
Kirsti Hummel
_______		 Sarah Arnold
_______
Full Name Kirsti Hummel Sarah Arnold
Position Operations Lead & Trustee Fundraising & Finance Lead & Trustee
Date _30/10/24 _1/11/24______

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APPENDIX A

Organisational Chart Pumpkin’s Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre 2023

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Pumpkin's Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre 1196339

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Receipts and payments accountspts and payments accountsts and payments accountspayments accountsayments accountsyments accountsments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/01/2023 31/12/2023

Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
44,611
15,552
688
503
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-
-

61,354
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-
-
61,354
33,454
2,511
4,550
367
1,220
19
356
42,477
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-
-
42,477
18,877
-
333
19,210		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
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-		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
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-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
44,611
15,552
688
503
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-
-
61,354
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-
61,354
33,454
2,511
4,550
367
1,220
19
356
42,477
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-
-
42,477
18,877		 Last year
to the nearest £
Donations & Legacies 44,611 333
Charitable Activities 15,552 -
EbayTradingActivity 688 -
Other income - sale of volunteer clothing 503 -
- -
- -
- -
-
 -
~~Sub total~~~~(Gross income for~~
AR)
61,354		 333
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
333

Refurbishmentproject(buildingcosts)		 33,454 -
Animal care costs
(feed/supplies/cleaning/transport/meds)		 2,511 -
Property/running costs
(rent/utilities/refuge)		 4,550 -
Office costs
(printing/postage/stationery/ink/mobile
charges)		 367 -
Fundraising/Communications
(Advertising/quiz night exps/event costs)		 1,220 -
Finance(fees/charges) 19 -
Sundryexpenses 356 -
**Sub total ** 42,477 -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
-
-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
-
18,877 - - 18,877 333
- - - - -
333 - - 333 -
19,210 - - 19,210 333

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

11/11/2024

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B1 Cash funds		 Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Gift Aid reclaim
METRO Bank A/c
Details
Details
Details
N.Zeid
Signature
S.Arnold		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
19,210
-
-
-
-
-
19,210
-
OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
992
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asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
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Print Name
Sarah Arnold (Trustee)
Nicola Zeid (Finance Officer)		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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(optional)
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Current value
(optional)
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When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
S.Arnold Sarah Arnold (Trustee) 30/10/2024
N.Zeid Nicola Zeid (Finance Officer) 30/10/2024

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

11/11/2024

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