CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From 20 September 2023 Period start date
To 31 March 2024 Period end date
Charity name: Ponteland and District Red Squirrels
Charity registration number: 1204829
Objectives and Activities
SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in ils
governing document
Para 1.17
To further the conservation and
preservation of the red squirrel species
primarily but not exclusively in the
Ponteland area and to advance the
education of the public in the study of
red squirrels and in their conservation
and habitst preservation.
The charity is involved in monitoring the
red squirrel population in Ponteland and
engaging with the public to encourage
them to report sightings of both red and
grey squirrels in the area. We offer
advice on how to support red squirrels
and also assist in removing grey
squirrels. We have attended many
community events to educate the public
about the vulnerability to extinction of
the red squirrel and also given talks to
the PLSblic on how to help to save red
squirrels for future generations.
Summary of the main
activities in relation lo those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.
Par8 1.17and
We make and sell squirrel feeders to
enable the residents of the area to
support the fragile red squirrel
population. We produced and sold
calendars. This initiative was to raise
funds but more importantly to raise the
profile of the group and also to raise
awareness of the danger that grey
squirrels pose to our native reds.
Statement confirming
whether the Iruslees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Para 1.18
The trustees have all reviewed the
Charity Commission statement on
I public benefit found on the website.
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SORP reference
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Para 1.38
Policy on granl making
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Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
The trustees oversee the day to day
running of the charity working closely
with volunteers. The charity is run by
volunteers and the trustees, who receive
no remuneration.
Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers
We currently have a pool of over x
volunteers who regularly report
sightings of red and grey squirrels in
the area. A large number of local
residents also pennit trapping of grey
squirrels in their gardens.
We have 5 volunteers trained in
despatching grey squirrels with further
volunteers to receive training,
other
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
Ponteland Red Squirrels was founded
by our Chair over 20 years ago when
she realised that no one was protecting
the red squirrels in the area and grey
squirrels were moving up from the
south of England bringing squirrel pox
virus with them and killing off the small
red squirrel population. Grey squirrels
had taken over many surrounding areas.
Summary ofthe main
achievements of the charity,
identitying 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
Charitable status achieved on 20
September was a step towards raising
the profile of the efforts of the group
with local residents and businesses and
in turn showing people the plight of the
red squirrels.
Educating the public about the
vulnerabili
of the red s
uirrel is one of

our main aims and we have had a stand
once a month at a local farmerfs market
to enable us to reach out and talk to
members of the public about red
squirrels.
We have given talks to the local Rotary
group and the Ponteland Guides and
Brownies.
During the period we have managed to
have published several articles in our
local press about red squirrels and our
conservation work.
The charity has been harnessing social
media to help monitor sightings of
squirrels in the area. We have set up a
public FaGebook Group and Facebook
Page for the community in the area to
post photographs, questions and
comments about squirrels and
conservation. This presence has helped
infomiation to be spread to a wider
audience.
We have also created watts app groups
to enable the community to
communicate more easily and report
sightings.
The distribution of flyers at events,
delivering door to door and providing to
local businesses has assisted in
spreading information about squirrels
and the work we do to protect them for
people to enjoy in the future.
Similarly producing our own calendar
has enable us to disseminate
information and engage local and wider
support. We ran a competition asking
people to submit their photographs of
red squirrels. We selected the winners
and then have produced and Sold
calendars. We had one calendar
featuring photographs of the local red
squirrels taken by local photographers
and a second calendar of photographs
of red squirrels of the British Isles. The
calendar, as well as having delightful
pictures of our red squirrels, provides
informative facts and figures about red
and grey squirrels. We sold calendars
every week in the run up to Christmas at
our local shops and at Christmas
markets aswell as online.
Again, in an attempt to raise awareness
of the red s
uirrels that still live in our

area we have squirrel costumes which
our volunteers wear at various events
and when selling calendars. Pictures
can also then be posted on social
media.
We also provide live traps to resldents
who agree to allow us to trap grey
squirrels in their gardens. By removing
the grey Squirrels we are trying to
reduce the risk of transmission of
squirrel pox virus to the red squirrels.
We have removed over 1200 grey
squirrels from Ponteland and the
surrounding area in the period 20
September 2023 to 31 March 2024.
A number of trail Cameras are deployed
in the area and these are checked
regularly to monitor squirrel activity. It
Is hoped that remotely activated squirrel
traps can be purchased in the future to
reduce the cost in both time and money
of the need to check live traps on a
regular basis.
Any red squirrels found dead orwhich
have to be euthanised are preserved
and statistics taken and catalogued. The
body is also sent to the laboratory for
testing in situations where squirrel pox
or other virus is suspected. We also
support academic researchers by
providing our statistics.
In an attempt to reduce the number of
road deaths involving red squirrels we
have designed and printed signs for
drivers to be made aware of the risks of
squirrels crossing the roads. These
signs have been erected in particular
areas where a number of road fatalities
have occurred. An initiative for the
future is to raise funds to erect a
squirrel bridge to try and reduce road
deaths.
Next year we would like to create our
own website to provide an accessible
platform to share information about
squirrels. We would also like to have a
patron as a figure head to support our
work.
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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
Our main fundraising stream is the one-
off and regular donations we receive
from our supporters. To supplement this
income, our volunteers have manned
stalls at various fairs and charity events,
selling squirrel feeders which we make
ourselves from recycled materials,
squirrel nuts and our calendars.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
sel
Para 1.41
This also assists in raising awareness of
our cause.
Further community events are planned
and the charity intend to purchase
branded banners etc to make their stand
more eye catching. Flyers and posters
will be printed to offer advice about
helping red squirrels and these will be
distributed at all such events.
Fundraising events as well as raisin9
money also increase awareness of the
vulnerabilities of red squirrels. The
charity will continue to have a visible
presence at as many local community
events as
ossible.
Investment performan
against objectives
Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review
Review of the charity's
financial position at the end
of the period
Para 1.21
The charity had a £3305 credit cash
balance as at 31 March 2024 with no
large expenses predicted for the coming
financial year. Expenses were the cost
of purchasing the calendars and squirrel
food aswell as operational costs of the
volunteers, expenses. The charity has
no large assets. Some minimal stock
remains and crossing signs which were
purchased during this period will be
used b the chari
in the comin
ears.
Reserves are held to cover volunteer
expenses such as petrol.
Slalemenl explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stalin
are held
Amount of reseNes held
Para 1.22
Para 1.22
Reserves of approximately £3,000 were
held in March 2024.
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.22
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Para 1.23
No concerns
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Funds come from donations made by
supporters and funds raised from
selling calendars, squirrel food and
feeders.
The charity's principal
sources of funds lincluding
any fundraising)
Para 1 47
. Tabletop sales
at local community events raise a small
amount of funds, although time
consumlng are still worthwhile to raise
awareness.
A small amount of donations are
generated from educational events and
talks.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
Para 1.46
A lack of volunteers is a problem
especially finding volunteers willing and
able to despatch grey Squirrels. This is
also an emotive issue and many people
are unwilling to trap or report sightings
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
Para 1.46

because of the legal requirement to
euthanise the greys.
We anticipate that soon there will be no
red squirrels in our area despits our
best efforts and then there will be no
motivation or incentive for fund raising
to support red squirrels when there are
none around. Unless there is
government support and funding made
available for various methods to control
greys we will not be able to continue
with what we do.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity's
trusts..
Type of governing document
Para 1.25
Constitution adopted 20 September
2023
cio
How is the charity
constituted?
rpo",aled
Par3 1 25
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election lo post or name of
any person or body entitled
lo appoint one or more
trustees
Para 1.25
New trustees are appointed by the
existing trustees at a scheduled trustee
meeting.
The proposed person is nominated then
seconded by trustee members and
appointed by a simple majority.
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Trustees are provided with written
infonnation on their role and
responsibilities. This information
includes links to all the Charity
Commission advice and guidance. The
role of a trustee is then explained and
reinforced at the trustees, inaugural
trustee meeting.
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees
Para 1.51
The charity is a small organisation with
a chair. treasurer and secretary who are
responsible for running the charity.
The charity is run entirely by volunteers.
The charity s organisational
structure and any wider
network wilh which the
charity works
P8ra 1.51
The charity meets regularly and
communicates with other local red
squirrel groups under the umbrella of
the Northern Red Squirrels. We share
good practice and support each other to
raise awareness of the vulnerability of
red squirrels nationally.
Relationship with any
related parties
Para 1 51
Other
Reference and Administrative details
Charit
name
l Other name the charit
uses
istered charit
number
Ponteland and District Red S
Ponteland Red S
uirrels
1204829
uirrels

Charity's principal address
75 Errington Road
Darras Hall
Ponteland
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE20 9LA

Names of the charity trustees who manage the chartty
Dates acted If not for whole
ear
Trustee name
Office lif any)
Name of person lor body) entitled
toa
oint trustee
ifan
Sally Margaret
Hardy
Donna Ann Hazard
Chair
Treasurer
Jane-Louise
Hodson-Hamillon
Secretary
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12
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15
16
17
18
19
20
Cor
orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re
D1￿Ctor name
ortwasa
roved
Name of trustees holding title to property 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
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held in this capacity
Name and objects ofthe
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
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Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity s own
assets
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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
Other o
tional information

Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signaturelsl
Full name{sl
Position leg Secretary,
Chair, etc}
Jane HodsDn-Hamilton
Secretary
Date
28 January 2025

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Ponteland and Dlstrl¢t Red Squirnels
1204829
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For the period
from
20-SÈp-23
31-Mar-24
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
fuftds
to th? nearest
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
Total fund5
Last year
to the neare5t£
to tho nearest E
to lh8 neare8t £
to the nearest£
A1 Recelpts
Voluntary recepis
Other trading aGlivilies
1,206
1,437
1,206
1.437
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)
2,643
2,643
A2 Assel and investment sales,
Isee table).
Sub total
Total receipts
2,643
A3 Payments
Operation of the charity
Purchases
Bank ch8rges
650
712
35
650
712
35
Sub total
1,397
1,397
A4 A55et and investment
purchases.15ee table
Sub total
rotal payments
1,397
1,297
Net of receipts/{payments)
A5 Transfers behveen funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
1,246
1,246
2.059
3,305
2,059
3,305
CCXX R1 accounts ISSI
2910112025

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted
funds
to noarest £
Restricted
fund5
to nearest E
Endowment
funds
to neare$tÉ
Categorles
Details
B1 Cash funds
cssh In bank
3,305
Cash in Paypal Account
Total cash funds
3,305
IB9iee bALqnce5wllh recwpts and paymEnts
a¢CQUMIsii
Unre$tricttd
lund
Restricted
funds
to nearpst£
Endowrnènt
funds
to nearest£
Details
Mugs
to nearest £
B2 Other monetary a8sets
55
Fund w whlch
a55Pt belon
Details
Costloptlonall
Currentvaluo
tic￿￿1
Fund io whlch
a5sel belon
Currentvalue
D?tails
Crossing signs
ostloptlonall
B4 Assets retained for the
charity's own use
240
Fund to which
rolates
Amount duo
¥onal
Wheti du•
Details
85 Liabiltties
Signed by one or two Iru5tees on
behalf of all the trustees
Date of
roval
Signature
Print Name
Jane Hodson-Hamilton
2810112025
CCXX R2 accoun15 ISSI
2910112025