CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2024 Charity name: Deanshanger Hedgehog Rescue Charity registration number: 1204413 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Para 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming document For the benefit of the public to help the conservation and preservation of the wild hedgehog species by providing a free of charge rescue, care and rehabilitation service for sick, injured and orphaned hedgehogs with the aim of release back into the wild wherever possible. To advan the education of the general public conmIng hedgehog welfare and conservation through the provision of information and advice designed to increase the understsnding of the needs of hedgehogs in their natural habitats with the aim of improving the survival rate of the species. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefiL in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 To help the conservation and preservation of the wild European Hedgehog (ErinauS europaeus) by providing rescue, care and rehabilitation for sick, injured or orphaned hedgehogs, with the aim of releasing them back to the wild. We also aim to educate the public by offering talks to various groups. ststement 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 had regard to guidance issued by the charity commission on public benefit
Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP refen Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 Other Achievements and Performance SORP ference The charity had 258 patients admitted in 2024. Summary of the main achievements of the charity. identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the cirCumstanS of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 We have developed a relationship with Wobum Safari Park and have set up a small rehabilitation site there in which patients who are now off medication and are growing to a release weight can be housed there freeing up space for new patients at the main rescue ntre. We held a number of educational talks for all age ranges, from Beavers and Brownies through to Wl groups and gardening clubs. Strengthened the relationship with our two nominated veterinary practices,
Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 Deanshanger Hedgehog Rescue accounts have an income of less than £250,000 and are prepared on a receipts and payments basis. The gross annual income was £17,976 with annual reiptS totalling £17,654 The largest income came from donations totalling £10,087 with monthly sponsorships generating £5,128, fundraising activities and events generated £1,359 and £1,056. All funds are unrestricted. The largest expenditure was ongoing operational running costs as well veterinary costs and waste removal. The cash fund for year end is £14,234 No reserves are currently held, however there is a cash fund of 14,234 as the charity continues to grow a reserves policy will be im lemented b the trustees. £0 There is currently ep ugh money in unrestricted funds to a the charity to erate for 10 months. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves ststing why they are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 Para 1.22 Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concem Para 1.24 No deficit has been identified Para 1.23 The Charity has a healthy unrestricted fund and is entirely volunteer run, there is an ongoing initiative to increase our fundraising volunteer team and investigate new income channels. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 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 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of goveming document trust deed, ro al charter How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association. CIOI 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 Deanshanger Hedgehog Rescue has a constitution Deanshanger Hedgehog Rescue is a CIO Para 1.25 Para 1.25 Trustees can be nominated by any Trusteelthe Founders - decision made as per other decisions within our constitution - by majority. The Deanshanger Hedgehog Rescue constitution uses the standard constitution provided by the Charity Commission: (1) Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. (2) In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The chariWs organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other
Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the chari uses Re istered chari number Charity's principal address Deanshan er Hed eho Rescue 1204413 47 Puxley Road Deanshanger Milton Keynes MK19 6JA
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole ear Trustee name Office (if any) Name of person (or body) entitled toa oint trustee ifan Dominic Matthews Chair Rachel Matthews Debbie Coxall Kim Tondryk Heather Pether 3° April 2024 3° April 2024 Treasurer 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Co orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to propety belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole ear
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA 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 ke ersonnel details NIA Other o tional information NIA
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) Dominic Matthews Chair Date 27" October 2025
CHARITY COMMISSION ' FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restrlcted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest to the nearnst £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts Sponsorships Donats"ons Fundraising Events Sundry Receipts 5.128 10,087 1,359 1.056 5,128 10.087 1.359 1,056 tota ross Income or AR) 17.976 17.gT6 Asset an (see table). investment sales. 17,976 A3Pa Vets Health ents 1,915 854 1,067 850 75 516 2,831 524 151 552 224 1,042 1,584 255 324 188 416 4,107 181 17,654 1.915 1.067 850 75 516 2.831 524 151 552 224 1,042 1.584 255 324 188 416 4.107 181 Bedding Fundraising & publiaty Clothing Equipment Admin InsurarK Printsng & stsbonery Trdining & Educabon Repair5 & Maintenan Waste Telephone Intemet Postage Volunteer expenses Sundry Bank Fees Sub totsl 17,654 A4 Asset and Investment urchases see tsble Sub total 17,654 17,654 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfer5 between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 322 322 14,2 14,234 CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 2411012025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrlcted funds to nearest £ ategories Restrlcted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Details B1 Cash funds Bank 14,234 Total cash funds 14,234 (•Jree balanc receiNs and payments account(s)) Unrestrlcted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ End0ent funds to nearest £ Details Details Fund to which asset belon Cost (optional) Current value tional B3 Investment assets Fund to which asset belon Unrestncted Funds Details Pods . Fixtures and Fittirus Current value tional Cost (Optional) B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use ICU'S - Equipment unrestn.cted Funds Fund to which liabill relates Details Amount due tional When due tional B5 Liabilities Signed by one or Iwo trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Date of roval Heather Pether 2511012025 Kim Tondryk 2511012025 CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 2411 or2025