## **ANNUAL REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5th APRIL 2026**
# **WEST SUSSEX WILDLIFE PROTECTION**
**CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1212713**
Harbour View Accounting Ltd Litlehampton West Sussex BN17 5DP
1
## **West Sussex Wildlife Protection**
## **CONTENTS**
|Page 3|Legal and Administrative Information.|
|---|---|
|Page 4|Independent Examiner's Report.|
|Page 5|Trustees Report.|
|Page 6|Statement of Receipts and Payments.|
|Page 7|Statement of Assets and Liabilities.|
|Pages 8 to 9|Notes to the Accounts.|
2
## **West Sussex Wildlife Protection**
## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION**
## **CHARITY NUMBER**
1212713
**DATE OF REGISTRATION** 27th March 2025 **START OF FINANCIAL YEAR** 6th April 2025 (27th March 2025) **END OF FINANCIAL YEAR** 5th April 2026 **TRUSTEES AT 6th April 2026** Simon Wild appointed 27th March 2025 Tim Chynoweth Smith appointed 27th March 2025 Graham Donaldson appointed 27th March 2025 Simon Smith appointed 27th March 2025 Jane Wild appointed 27th March 2025 Nerys Helen Deutsch appointed 27th March 2025
The existing trustees appoint any new trustees following the provisions laid out in the Charity's governing instrument.
## **LEGAL STATUS**
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
**GOVERNING INSTRUMENT**
CIO FOUNDATION DATED 27th MARCH 2025
## **OBJECTS**
**TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS ANIMALS AND RELIEVING SUFFERING AND DISTRESS AMONGST NON-DOMESTIC ANIMALS BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE CARE, PROTECTION, TREATMENT AND SECURITY FOR THOSE ANIMALS, AND WILDLIFE IN PARTICULAR, WHICH ARE IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY REASON OF SICKNESS, MALTREATMENT, POOR CIRCUMSTANCES OR ILL USAGE.**
**CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS** 1 Sutton Close Bognor Regis PO22 8EY
**PRIMARY BANKERS** Barclays Bank Saffron Road Leics. LE87 2BB **INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS** Harbour View Accounting Ltd 16 Purbeck Place Littlehampton West Sussex BN17 5DP
3
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS**
Report to the trustees/members of West Sussex Wildlife Protection on the accounts for the year ended 5th April 2026 set out on pages 5 to 9.
## **RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER**
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act;
- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act; and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT**
My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT**
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Dated:
4
## **West Sussex Wildlife Protection**
## **TRUSTEES REPORT**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025**
Reference and administrative details Charity name: West Sussex Wildlife Protection (WSWP) Charity number: 1212713 Website: www.westsussexwildlifeprotection.co.uk
Structure, governance and management WSWP is a charitable trust governed by its governing document. The board consists of 6 trustees who meet regularly to oversee operations.
Objectives To promote humane behaviour towards animals and relieving suffering and distress amongst animals.
Achievements and performance During 2025
Financial review Total receipts: £43,440 Total payments: £26,417
Reserves policy The trustees aim to hold sufficient unrestricted reserves to cover 3-6 months of core operating costs
## **Trustees' Responsibilities**
The Charities Act 2011 require the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the trust and of the surplus of the trust for that period. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to:
- Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
- Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- Prepare financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the trust will continue in existence.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the trust. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Trustees on ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Signed on their behalf by Trustee …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Printed Name:
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## **West Sussex Wildlife Protection**
## **STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS**
**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022**
|**Notes**
**RECEIPTS :**
Donations & Legacies
**2a**
Charitable activities
sales
**2b**
**TOTAL RECEIPTS**
**PAYMENTS :**
Expenditures
**3a**
**3b**
**TOTAL PAYMENTS**
**NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES**
Balances Brought Forward
Transfer Between Funds
**BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD**|Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Funds
Funds
**2026/27**
**2025/26**
£
£
**£**
**£**
-
-
33,924
9,497
20
-
-
-
-
**-**
**-**
**43,441**
17,023
-
-
-
-
**-**
**-**
**-**
**17,023**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**26,418**
-
-
14,429
-
-
-
-
**-**
**-**
**-**
**40,847**|
|---|---|
The Charity's operations are classed as continuing operations.
The notes on pages 8 to 9 form part of these financial statements.
6
## **West Sussex Wildlife Protection**
## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 5TH APRIL 2026**
|**Note**
**ASSETS**
Cash at Bank and in Hand
**Charity Funds:**
General Funds
Restricted Funds
**5**
**Assets retained for the Charity's own use**
Bolt gun
Citroen
**LIABILITIES**
Independent Examiners Fee|Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Fund
Fund
**5-Apr-27**
05/04/2026
£
£
**£**
**£**
-
-
40,820
**-**
**-**
**-**
**40,820**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**650**
-
-
-
2,000
Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Fund
Fund
**5-Apr-27**
**5-Apr-26**
£
£
**£**
**£**
-
-
650
**-**
**-**
**-**
**650**|
|---|---|
## **TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
Charity Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which comply with the regulations set out in the Charities Act 2011. The Trustees have elected to take advantage of the provisions that apply to small charities and have prepared a Receipts and Payments Account and Statement of Assets and Liabilities which are set out on pages 6 and 7.
Approved by the Trustees on ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Signed on their behalf by Trustee …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Printed Name:
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## **West Sussex Wildlife Protection**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2026**
## **1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING**
The accounts have been prepared under the “Receipts and Payments” basis as prescribed by the Charity Commissioners and the documents meet the appropriate legal requirements.
|**2. RECEIPTS**
**a) Donations & Legacies**
Charitable actvities
Donations
Grants
Misc inc
**b) Investment Income**
Bank Interest
**3. PAYMENTS**
**a) Costs of Charitable Activities**
Computer Costs
Insurances
Office expenses
Other professional services
Printing postage and Stationery
Raising Funds
Travel and accommodation
uncategorised expense
fraud
**b) Governance Costs**
Independent Examiner's Fee
Insurance Costs|Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Funds
Funds
**2026/27**
**2025/26**
£
£
**£**
**£**
9497
-
-
33,924
-
-
**-**
**-**
**33,924**
-
-
-
-
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
-
-
289
-
-
151
-
-
-
2,639
-
-
6,181
-
-
-
983
-
-
-
1,000
-
-
3,824
-
-
1,956
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**-**
**-**
**-**
**17,023**
-
-
650
-
-
-
-
**-**
**-**
**-**
**650**|
|---|---|
8
## **West Sussex Wildlife Protection**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025**
## **4. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS**
## **CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR**
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Balance Balance
05-Apr-27 Income Expenditure Transfers 06-Apr-26
£ £ £ £ £
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - 40,820
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## **RESTRICTED FUNDS PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEAR**
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|---|---|---|---|---|
|Balance|Balance|
|05-Apr-27|Income|Expenditure|Transfers|06-Apr-26|
|£|£|£|£|£|
|-|-|-|-|-|
|-|-|-|-|-|
|-|-|-|-|-|
|-|-|-|-|-|
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## **5. PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS**
No payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period other than for reimbursement of expenses incurred.
## **6. RISK ASSESSMENT**
The trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated, combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.
## **7. RESERVES POLICY**
The trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. The trustees aim to ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.
## **8. PUBLIC BENEFIT**
The charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the charity has achieved this are provided in the Trustees Report. The trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
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## **ANNUAL REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5th APRIL 2026**
# **WEST SUSSEX WILDLIFE PROTECTION**
**CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1212713**
Harbour View Accounting Ltd Litlehampton West Sussex BN17 5DP
1
## **West Sussex Wildlife Protection**
## **CONTENTS**
|Page 3|Legal and Administrative Information.|
|---|---|
|Page 4|Independent Examiner's Report.|
|Page 5|Trustees Report.|
|Page 6|Statement of Receipts and Payments.|
|Page 7|Statement of Assets and Liabilities.|
|Pages 8 to 9|Notes to the Accounts.|
2
## **West Sussex Wildlife Protection**
## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION**
## **CHARITY NUMBER**
1212713
**DATE OF REGISTRATION** 27th March 2025 **START OF FINANCIAL YEAR** 6th April 2025 (27th March 2025) **END OF FINANCIAL YEAR** 5th April 2026 **TRUSTEES AT 6th April 2026** Simon Wild appointed 27th March 2025 Tim Chynoweth Smith appointed 27th March 2025 Graham Donaldson appointed 27th March 2025 Simon Smith appointed 27th March 2025 Jane Wild appointed 27th March 2025 Nerys Helen Deutsch appointed 27th March 2025
The existing trustees appoint any new trustees following the provisions laid out in the Charity's governing instrument.
## **LEGAL STATUS**
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
**GOVERNING INSTRUMENT**
CIO FOUNDATION DATED 27th MARCH 2025
## **OBJECTS**
**TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS ANIMALS AND RELIEVING SUFFERING AND DISTRESS AMONGST NON-DOMESTIC ANIMALS BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE CARE, PROTECTION, TREATMENT AND SECURITY FOR THOSE ANIMALS, AND WILDLIFE IN PARTICULAR, WHICH ARE IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY REASON OF SICKNESS, MALTREATMENT, POOR CIRCUMSTANCES OR ILL USAGE.**
**CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS** 1 Sutton Close Bognor Regis PO22 8EY
**PRIMARY BANKERS** Barclays Bank Saffron Road Leics. LE87 2BB **INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS** Harbour View Accounting Ltd 16 Purbeck Place Littlehampton West Sussex BN17 5DP
3
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS**
Report to the trustees/members of West Sussex Wildlife Protection on the accounts for the year ended 5th April 2026 set out on pages 5 to 9.
## **RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER**
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act;
- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act; and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT**
My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT**
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Dated:
4
## **West Sussex Wildlife Protection**
## **TRUSTEES REPORT**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025**
Reference and administrative details Charity name: West Sussex Wildlife Protection (WSWP) Charity number: 1212713 Website: www.westsussexwildlifeprotection.co.uk
Structure, governance and management WSWP is a charitable trust governed by its governing document. The board consists of 6 trustees who meet regularly to oversee operations.
Objectives To promote humane behaviour towards animals and relieving suffering and distress amongst animals.
Achievements and performance During 2025
Financial review Total receipts: £43,440 Total payments: £26,417
Reserves policy The trustees aim to hold sufficient unrestricted reserves to cover 3-6 months of core operating costs
## **Trustees' Responsibilities**
The Charities Act 2011 require the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the trust and of the surplus of the trust for that period. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to:
- Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
- Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- Prepare financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the trust will continue in existence.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the trust. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Trustees on ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Signed on their behalf by Trustee …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Printed Name:
5
## **West Sussex Wildlife Protection**
## **STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS**
**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022**
|**Notes**
**RECEIPTS :**
Donations & Legacies
**2a**
Charitable activities
sales
**2b**
**TOTAL RECEIPTS**
**PAYMENTS :**
Expenditures
**3a**
**3b**
**TOTAL PAYMENTS**
**NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES**
Balances Brought Forward
Transfer Between Funds
**BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD**|Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Funds
Funds
**2026/27**
**2025/26**
£
£
**£**
**£**
-
-
33,924
9,497
20
-
-
-
-
**-**
**-**
**43,441**
17,023
-
-
-
-
**-**
**-**
**-**
**17,023**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**26,418**
-
-
14,429
-
-
-
-
**-**
**-**
**-**
**40,847**|
|---|---|
The Charity's operations are classed as continuing operations.
The notes on pages 8 to 9 form part of these financial statements.
6
## **West Sussex Wildlife Protection**
## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 5TH APRIL 2026**
|**Note**
**ASSETS**
Cash at Bank and in Hand
**Charity Funds:**
General Funds
Restricted Funds
**5**
**Assets retained for the Charity's own use**
Bolt gun
Citroen
**LIABILITIES**
Independent Examiners Fee|Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Fund
Fund
**5-Apr-27**
05/04/2026
£
£
**£**
**£**
-
-
40,820
**-**
**-**
**-**
**40,820**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**650**
-
-
-
2,000
Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Fund
Fund
**5-Apr-27**
**5-Apr-26**
£
£
**£**
**£**
-
-
650
**-**
**-**
**-**
**650**|
|---|---|
## **TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
Charity Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which comply with the regulations set out in the Charities Act 2011. The Trustees have elected to take advantage of the provisions that apply to small charities and have prepared a Receipts and Payments Account and Statement of Assets and Liabilities which are set out on pages 6 and 7.
Approved by the Trustees on ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Signed on their behalf by Trustee …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Printed Name:
7
## **West Sussex Wildlife Protection**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2026**
## **1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING**
The accounts have been prepared under the “Receipts and Payments” basis as prescribed by the Charity Commissioners and the documents meet the appropriate legal requirements.
|**2. RECEIPTS**
**a) Donations & Legacies**
Charitable actvities
Donations
Grants
Misc inc
**b) Investment Income**
Bank Interest
**3. PAYMENTS**
**a) Costs of Charitable Activities**
Computer Costs
Insurances
Office expenses
Other professional services
Printing postage and Stationery
Raising Funds
Travel and accommodation
uncategorised expense
fraud
**b) Governance Costs**
Independent Examiner's Fee
Insurance Costs|Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Funds
Funds
**2026/27**
**2025/26**
£
£
**£**
**£**
9497
-
-
33,924
-
-
**-**
**-**
**33,924**
-
-
-
-
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
-
-
289
-
-
151
-
-
-
2,639
-
-
6,181
-
-
-
983
-
-
-
1,000
-
-
3,824
-
-
1,956
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**-**
**-**
**-**
**17,023**
-
-
650
-
-
-
-
**-**
**-**
**-**
**650**|
|---|---|
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## **West Sussex Wildlife Protection**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025**
## **4. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS**
## **CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR**
**----- Start of picture text -----**
Balance Balance
05-Apr-27 Income Expenditure Transfers 06-Apr-26
£ £ £ £ £
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - 40,820
**----- End of picture text -----**
## **RESTRICTED FUNDS PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEAR**
**----- Start of picture text -----**
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Balance|Balance|
|05-Apr-27|Income|Expenditure|Transfers|06-Apr-26|
|£|£|£|£|£|
|-|-|-|-|-|
|-|-|-|-|-|
|-|-|-|-|-|
|-|-|-|-|-|
|-|-|-|-|-|
**----- End of picture text -----**
## **5. PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS**
No payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period other than for reimbursement of expenses incurred.
## **6. RISK ASSESSMENT**
The trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated, combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.
## **7. RESERVES POLICY**
The trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. The trustees aim to ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.
## **8. PUBLIC BENEFIT**
The charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the charity has achieved this are provided in the Trustees Report. The trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
9