Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
Period start date: 24/09/2024 to End Period 01/04/2025
Charity name: The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre
Charity registration number: 1210189
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote Humane behaviour towards Reptiles and Amphibians by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security for reptiles which need care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage and to educate the public in matters pertaining to reptile and amphibian welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among reptiles. |
| 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 |
This is the first year of the Charity and it has been mainly used to establish our charity’s identity with the public, during this period we have delivered a rescue and rehoming service for Sick, injured and unwanted reptiles in Sussex and surrounding areas. We have rescued a total of 12 animals during the year, ranging from Bearded Dragons, 2 Royal Pythons, Leopard Geckos, a Corn Snake and a Hermann’s Tortoise. We have also assisted with an emergency case, where a Bearded Dragon was left outside in the cold by its previous owner. We have also supplied these animals with veterinary care provided by Coast ways Vets in Brighton who have supported us with the medical needs of our animals at the centre. We have so far rehomed 4 animals in total, with another 2 pending rehoming within the next few weeks. |
| 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 they have read the guidance by the Charities Commission on Public Benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policyongrant making | Para 1.38 | None |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | None |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | None |
| Other | None |
Achievements and Performance
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SORP reference
• We have rescued a total of 12 different
species of reptile
• We have found new homes 4 reptile species
• We have also provided care for reptiles
Summary of the main Para 1.20 including organising veterinary services and
achievements of the charity, providing medication to a range of different
identifying the difference the reptile species.
• We are establishing our identity in the area
charity’s work has made to
for providing the services of a Reptile
the circumstances of its
Welfare charity.
beneficiaries and any wider • We’ve also provided Emergency care, to a
benefits to society as a Bearded Dragon left out in the cold.
whole. • We have raised nearly £10K through our
fundraising activities to aid our charitable
purpose.
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Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives Para 1.41
set
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We have a budget for several months in the future. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held in our main current bank account for security and to simplify the accountancy process. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 2,126.07 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | None |
| Details of fund materially in deficit | Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The Main uncertainties will be our financial positioning. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Our main source of income during the year was: • Public Donations • Grants |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | None |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The principal risk to the charity is running out of funds. Due to the lifespan some of the animals we care for have, we have to continuously supply food for these animals. |
| Other | None |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| 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 | • Trustee candidates are interviewed by a minimum of 3 current trustees • Candidates are then voted in by trustees at the next trustees meeting. • Confirmation of appointment is set to the new trustee. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Trustee recruitment policy |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | None |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | None |
| Other | None |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1210189 |
| Charity’s principal address | 23 A ‘Beckets Avenue, Aldwick Bognor Regis West Sussex PO21 4LX |
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 (ifany) |
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| Benjamin Checkley | Chair | |||
| David Checkley | ||||
| Sophia Aiyeki Tochukwu |
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| Terri Neil | ||||
| Nicholas Patterson | ||||
| Connor Tombs | 24/09/2024-10/10/2024 | |||
| Alexandra Wells | 13/11/2024-12/12/2024 | |||
| James Rutherford | 13/11/2024-02/01/2025 | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
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 None held in this capacity Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for None 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 |
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| 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) B Checkley Position (eg Secretary, Chair of Trustees Chair, etc) Date 26/05/2025
| Charity Name The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre |
Charity Name The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre |
Charity Name The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre |
Charity Name The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre |
Charity Name The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre |
No (if any) 1210189 |
No (if any) 1210189 |
No (if any) 1210189 |
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| For the period from |
Period start date 24-Sep-24 |
To | Period end date Jun-25 |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donations & `Grants | - 9,722- |
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | - 9,722- |
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| Sub total Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| - 9,722- |
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| Food | - 658- |
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| Equipment | - -- |
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- 5,307- |
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| Vet&Medicine | - -- |
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- 815- |
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| Venue Hire | - -- |
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- 600- |
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| **Total receipts ** | - | 9,722- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 9,722- | - | -- | |||||||||||||
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| Food | - | 658- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 658- | - | -- | |||||||||||||
| Equipment | 5307.22 | - | -- | - | -- | - | 5,307- | - | -- | ||||||||||||||
| Vet&Medicine | 815.28 | - | -- | - | -- | - | 815- | - | -- | ||||||||||||||
| Venue Hire | 600 | - | -- | - | -- | - | 600- | - | -- |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
7/2/2025
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| Marketing | 924.85 | - | -- | -- | - | -- | -- | - | 925- | - | -- | ||||||||||||
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| Volunteer Expenses | 102.05 | - | -- | - | -- | - | 102- | - | -- | ||||||||||||||
| Phone | 529.09 | - | -- | - | -- | - | 529- | - | -- | ||||||||||||||
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| **Sub total ** | - | 8,937- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 8,937- | - | -- | |||||||||||||
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| **Cash funds this year end ** | - | 785- | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
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| B1 | Cash | funds | Bank Account Balance | - | 785- | - | -- | - | -- | |||||||
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| Total cash funds | - | 785- | - | -- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| (agree balances with receipts and payments account (s)) |
OK | OK | OK |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
7/2/2025
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| B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
Details | Unrestricted funds to nearest £ |
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CCXX R3 accounts (SS)
7/2/2025
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| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Signature | Name | Date of approval | |||||||
| B Checkley | 18/06/2025 | |||||||||
CCXX R4 accounts (SS)
7/2/2025
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