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2024-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period from 1.1.2024 to 31/12/2024

Charity name: Pumpkin’s Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre (PWHRC)

Charity registration number: 1196339

Objectives and Activities

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		 Having opened its doors to the public in late 2023,
the centre was open throughout 2024 with the
purpose of rescuing and rehabilitating sick, injured
and orphaned British - ie native - wildlife. We both
attended fundraising events and held our own. We
also delivered 20 outreach sessions in schools and
at scouts and adult community groups.
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) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP ref.
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 The charity is staffed exclusively by volunteers,
including vets, nurses, animal care assistants, fund
raisers, outreach assistants, receptionists and
transport volunteers. The charity would therefore not
exist without the volunteer contribution. At the end of
2024 we had 95 active volunteers registered. Some
volunteers contribute 2 days a week while others
give us a half a day a month or less.

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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 Having opened its doors in late 2023, in 2024
the charity focused on recruiting additional
volunteers, fine tuning its policies and
procedures to benefit our patients and
improving the facilities available.
During the course of 2024 the charity admitted
876 animals of which 205 were released back
into the wild and 80 went into longer term foster
to evaluate their potential for release in the
longer term.
Through investing in equipment, facilities and
an ongoing effort to train and educate our
volunteers the charity is aiming to increase
survival and release rates. While many animals
are sadly already very unwell when they come
to us all of them are at least given a chance.
Additional information (optional)
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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 N/A

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Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial
position at the end of the period		 Para 1.21 A total income of £76,737.47 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
restricted funds for any emergencies or
unforeseen purchases within the charity. The
target level of these restricted funds is kept
under regular review by the trustees and is
likely to increase in 2025.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22
£5,000 of restricted funds
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
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 N/A

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The charity’s principal sources
of funds (including any
fundraising)
Para 1.47
Principal sources of funds include donations
from the public, including legacies, and funds
raised at fundraising events and stalls at
various events.
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. Lack of
trained, competent volunteers.
Other Major expenses included running costs, animal
feed and equipment. This last category includes
the building of temporary off site animal soft
release pens. Also a new autoclave, washing
machine and dryer which were funded by a
benefactor’s donations.

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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.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the charity
works		 Para 1.51 Please find our organisational chart for 2024 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 managed 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 Jessica Klein Planning Ana Lapaz-Mendez
3 Laura Smart Social content -
outreach/education		 Ana Lapaz Mendez
4 Patricia Mary Marks Volunteer
Coordinator		 Ana Lapaz-Mendez
5 Sarah Louise Arnold Fundraising Lead Ana Lapaz-Mendez
6 Ramzy Nabil
Bamieh		 B2B marketing Ana Lapaz-Mendez
7 Kirsti Hummel Operations Aug 2024 onwards Ana Lapaz-Mendez
8 Minesh Pareek Marketing Aug 2024 onwards Ana Lapaz-Mendez

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name
Ana Lapaz-Mendez Chair/Founder

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 in N/A 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

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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
______ ______
Full Name Ana Lapaz Mendez
Position Chair Trustee - Operations Lead
Date _12/09/2025_______ 12/09/2025____

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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

Receipts and payments accounts

CC16a

For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/01/2024 31/12/2024

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £		 Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £		 Restricted funds
to the nearest £		 Restricted funds
to the nearest £		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £		 Total funds
to the nearest £		 Total funds
to the nearest £		 Last year
to the nearest £

Donations & Legacies		 71,382 - - 71,382 44,611
Charitable Activities 8,917 - - 8,917 15,552
EbayTradingActivity 551 - - 551 688
Other income - sale of volunteer clothing 1,200 - - 1,200 503
Other income - compensation from court
order		 600 - - 600 -
Refund from suppliers 397 - - 397 -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total(Gross income for AR) 83,047 - - 83,047 61,354
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
61,354

Refurbishmentproject(buildingcosts)		 209 - - 209 33,454
Animal care costs
(feed/supplies/cleaning/transport/meds)		 7,876 - - 7,876 2,511
Property/running costs
(rent/utilities/refuge/subscription)		 8,440 - - 8,440 4,550
Office costs
(printing/postage/stationery/ink/mobile
charges)		 1,272 - - 1,272 367
Fundraising/Communications
(Advertising/quiz night exps/event costs)		 743 - - 743 1,220
Equipment 5,259 5,259 -
Volunteer clothing 1,482 1,482 -
Refund to an eBaybuyer 88 88 -
Finance(fees/charges) - - - - 19
Sundryexpenses 151 - - 151 356
**Sub total ** 25,520 - - 25,520 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
42,477
57,527 18,877
- -
19,210 333
76,737 19,210

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Unrestricted Restricted funds Endowment funds funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ 25/09/2025

Categories Details

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

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B1 Cash funds METRO Bank A/c METRO Bank A/c 76,737 76,737 - -
- - -
- - -
Total cash funds 76,737 - -
(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) OK OK OK
Unrestricted Restricted funds Endowment
funds funds
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets Gift Aid reclaim 2,592 - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
Details Fund to which asset
belongs		 Cost (optional) Current value
(optional)
B3 Investment assets - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Details Fund to which asset
belongs		 Cost (optional) Current value
(optional)
B4 Assets retained for the - -
charity’s own use - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liability relates (optional) (optional)
B5 Liabilities -
-
-
-
-
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees		 Signature Print Name Date of approval
S. Arnold Sarah Arnold (Trustee) 25/09/2025
JennyLo Wai Yin Lo (Finance Officer) 25/09/2025

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

25/09/2025

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