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Charity registration number: 280784

THE DEVON HORSE AND PONY SANCTUARY TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

The Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary Contents

Page
Trustees' Report 1—7
Independent Examiner's Report 8
Statement of Financial Activities 10
Statement of Financial Position 11
Notes to the Financial Statements 12—15
The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts:
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 16

The Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 30 June 2025

The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025.

Objectives and Activities

Aims and Objectives

The charity’s objects are:

Public Benefit

The trustees are mindful of the expectation placed on charities to provide a public benefit. All decisions and future plans are made with due regard to the current Charity Commission’s Guidelines.

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

Achievements and Performance

Main Achievements

History in brief

The Devon Horse and Pony sanctuary has been in existence since 1976 and became a registered charity in 1981. Sylvia and Terry Phillips, the original founders and trustees worked tirelessly to ensure that the ponies, horses and donkeys that came to the sanctuary received the best possible care. We continue that commitment and since 1981 to present day, the numbers of animals that have a home with DHAPS have remained fairly constant at between forty and fifty which includes animals out on loan.

The Charity has continued to support and care for unwanted sick and neglected animals. Despite age related problems and various long-term infirmities, which the animals had when they came to the sanctuary, all are in remarkable health and appear very happy with their circumstances. This can be attributed to the dedication and professional care given to these animals by the staff and volunteers at the sanctuaries.

During this reporting year we have continued to build on our good work with local community organisations dedicated to helping young people with mental health issues. We have found that visits by small groups, normally two to four including carers has been the most effective.

We have continued building upon these relationships and have also been asked to provide a a space for one-to-one therapy sessions for mental health professionals and their patients. The office has been used in this way to great effect.

A combination of time spent with our wonderful animals and the remote and peaceful location has continued to be of great benefit. Not only to our visitors but also to the horses, ponies and donkeys in our care. We pay great attention to the animals needs and at no time do we allow then to be subjected to any stress.

The trustees recognise that as a modern charitable organisation we must be flexible enough to match current conditions which can not only adapt to animal welfare issues but also meet the changing needs and be of benefit to the local community.

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The Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 30 June 2025

Main Achievements - continued

The location of the sanctuary in Devon is unsuitable to entertain large numbers of visitors to help fund the charity. Access is very difficult; on occasions we have to collect visitors in a charity seven-seater vehicle from a nearby carpark if they are not confident enough to negotiate the narrow lanes. Hard standing is limited for parking and to disturb the peace of this wonderful environment would be a great shame and would undoubtedly bring the sanctuary into conflict with its near neighbors. To this end we will continue to improve the sanctuary for wildlife and other conservation projects. Because of these conservation efforts the sanctuary is now teeming with birdlife and other wild animals, which is again of benefit to our visitors with special needs.

We have not and do not expect any increase in visitor numbers or any increase in traffic. We continue to keep the sanctuary as quiet and as peaceful as we can not only for the benefit of our young people with mental health difficulties but also to help the equines that have suffered trauma in the course of their duties or through stress before coming to the sanctuary.

Visits by the general public are by prior appointment.

From our experiences we know that our therapy horses can help people of all ages, backgrounds and just spending quiet time in this beautiful environment and enjoying nature can be of great benefit to all.

During this financial year it can be seen that the marketing campaign focused on solicitors which was put into place several years ago has continued to bring in funds allowing the charity to improve facilities at the sanctuary. The cost of feed and hay has increased greatly but continues to be in plentiful supply. We continue to provide the very best care for our animals and only use the highest quality feeds and forage.

Advice and assistance

We provide advice and assistance to people with problems involving their horses, ponies and donkeys.

This advice is mainly given as a result of enquiries on our website and over the telephone. In the past we have visited animals on behalf of other animal welfare organisations.

Risk Management

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, in particular, those related to the operations and finance of the Trust and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major risks.

Rehabilitation and Re-Homing

A great deal of time, effort and resources is spent on the rehabilitation of sick or problem animals in order that they can be put out on loan, to free up space for other needy animals.

During 2024/2025 we continued to re-home suitable equines to approved loan homes. These homes are subjected to a rigorous inspection before an animal is put out on loan and only with the security of a British Horse Society agreement.

The animal is visited initially at least three times in the first year and at least once a year thereafter.

We always make sure that animals receive all necessary health care and in particular ensure that their vaccinations are up to date, we also ensure that they are properly wormed and documented, and their hooves are kept in good condition. In the case of moorland ponies on loan, particular attention is paid to the problem of laminitis.

Some of our animals are unsuitable for loan or are in the process of rehabilitation and are kept on sanctuary premises, particularly the retired Police horses.

Every animal in the care of the sanctuary is assessed and every effort is made to meet each individual’s needs. We will only use the best husbandry and veterinary care and where necessary animals will be sent to veterinary Hospital for treatment. We will put down an animal only on the advice of our vet and after all other avenues have been tried. We will never destroy a healthy animal.

In addition to Blackdown/Selworthy Equine Vets we have also taken on the services of ‘Tor Equine’ Both have provided an excellent service, they have helped to ensure that we maintain a programmed and recorded inoculations for all animals and that all vaccinations are kept up to date.

They are called out by staff immediately if a problem has arisen and one or the other are always available in an emergency. During this reporting period they have attended quickly and have treated the animals with great care and professionalism.

Community Partnerships

We continue to work with our partners within the local community as previously mentioned.

Rehoming Register

Our rehoming register has become one of the most important aspects of the work that we do.

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The Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 30 June 2025

Main Achievements - continued

We have been developing the register over the years and trying different methods to improve the service that we provide and as such we are helping many more animals to find a safe and secure home.

How it works: In the main the equines that are registered are not neglected or cruelly treated, quite the opposite many of our enquiries are from people who are desperate to find a good home for an animal that is loved and well cared for. But the owners’ circumstances may have changed for many reasons. There are far too many equines in need for the small number of spaces available through the various re-homing charities. Often these equines face a bleak future, and many are destroyed.

We also register from enquiries by phone and online potential loanees who would like to offer a home.

Sadly, bitter experience has taught us that not everyone is completely truthful either about the horse or pony being put up for adoption or the potential loan home is not always suitable for a variety of reasons, which are not apparent despite a long list of questions and will only be revealed by a personal welfare visit.

We know that if an unsuitable animal is sent to the wrong home, then the situation for that animal can quickly become untenable, causing unnecessary stress and suffering.

By conducting a welfare visit to both animal and potential loan home we can avoid this situation developing into a potential tragedy for both equine and the humans involved.

This may seem an expensive and time-consuming solution, but it works. And we can help far more animals in this way and be assured of a far higher success rate.

We do try to limit the distances involved but each case is judged on its merits. We note that some of the larger welfare charities such as the Blue Cross are adopting similar schemes.

This was highlighted recently, a couple who had rescued a horse some years ago decided that they were no longer fit enough to look after their horse and they were also going to lose their field, this is a common story they asked for help to find a suitable home. On the details that they gave via the register we decided that we would be able to find the horse a good home. I conducted a welfare visit and was horrified by the condition and age of the horse, sadly I advised that the poor horse should be put to sleep. Fortunately, they agreed, without a welfare visit we may have arranged for the animal to either come to us or go out on loan, based on the information given. The real cost isn’t the resources that we would have wasted on transport etc., but the stress caused to a very old ill animal.

Other welfare charities appear to re-home many more animals but then have to take them back, as insufficient time has been spent researching suitability.

We know that if you rehome an animal without the proper checks and most importantly a home visit to both the prospective home but also the animal in question, then you can unnecessarily cause an equine stress by having to transport it twice. Once to take the unfortunate animal to its prospective new home and a second journey to bring the animal back again as either the home wasn’t suitable, or the equine wasn’t as described by the owner.

We have found that the best way forward is to not involve the Sanctuary at all. People who want to go on the register after an initial phone interview with one of the staff then must fill out an extensive online form describing exactly what kind of home they can offer or the exact requirements of the equine.

Sometimes people don’t always understand the needs of their equine and it is our responsibility to ensure that we get a very clear idea of who is suitable to offer a loan home and if an animal is suitable for that home. In the long run it is a great deal more cost effective to go and see a home or an animal than to transport an animal and find that you need to take it back again.

All parties involved have to sign a disclaimer making it quite clear that the animal is not the property of DHAPS and we will not be responsible for the equine should things not work out. Other than the visits by the charity staff both parties are responsible for the transport of the horse or pony. This can be anywhere in the UK.

Through the register we act as a central point of contact where we can find an appropriate home and carer. We make sure all possible safeguards are put in place to protect the interests of the animal and this will mean a stringent inspection will need to be carried out.

Working Horses

Priority is always given to cruelty and emergency cases and moorland rescues. On occasions a foal or pony may be found injured or suffering from hyperthermia on the moor and is either brought to us or we will go out to the animal in distress with the charity horse trailer and rescue the animal. We will then trace the owner and after the appropriate emergency care will return the animal to the owner. A new mobile shelter has been fitted out to help us with this work and to provide a sick bay.

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The Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 30 June 2025

Main Achievements - continued

The sanctuary continues to provide a home for retired Police horses and other working animals that have served the community. The Police have neither the funds nor facilities to keep those no longer fit for duty. We, like the Police and public, feel they deserve a happy retirement after years of service on hard roads, coping with traffic fumes and performing a stressful and sometimes dangerous job.

Despite the expense of feeding so many large animals, plus all the other resident horses, ponies and donkeys, the Trustees are resolved, wherever possible, never to refuse a suitable working horse and in particular a Police horse that needs a retirement home.

Retired Police horses are valuable animals and there is a long waiting list of people willing to give them a home, if they can ride them!

If they cannot be ridden, then they are often unwanted as they are large and expensive to keep. The Police often struggle to find them a suitable placement.

We have found that in most instances they make wonderful therapy horses, having great empathy with people suffering from trauma especially PTSD and autism. We only take the horses that cannot be re-homed elsewhere and face a bleak future.

Activities in France

At present we have 12 equines in France which are the property of DHAPS, some of these are kept at the premises and are cared for in the same way as they would be in Devon. Most of these animals are elderly or cannot be transported. We also have animals out on short term loan, and they are also inspected on a regular basis with the expectation that they can always return. These duties are carried out by a combination of paid contract staff and volunteers.

Financial Review

Financial Position

The Sanctuary’s income for the year was £204,358.

The ability to maintain all the animals is due to the help of kind and loyal supporters, who send regular donations and remember the animals when making a Will. Also, to the Trustees of various Trusts who kindly make grants to assist with specific projects.

These grants, legacies and donations have enabled the Charity Trustees over the years to purchase land and buildings, and the machinery necessary to keep its land and it’s fencing in good condition. It is the Trustees’ policy to invest monies to provide ongoing income and future security, also to maintain the maximum number of animals possible without detriment to those already in residence.

The overall surplus for the year amounted to £28,903 providing a total fund balance of £789,493 at the end of the year.

This is more fully reflected on pages 10 and 11 of the financial statements.

Charity assets are held in respect of the provisions of the sanctuary, fundraising and governance purposes. The trustees are of the opinion that the charity’s assets are available and adequate to enable it to fulfil its obligations.

The trustees feel that the position at the end of the year is satisfactory and puts us in a position to continue meeting the needs and commitment laid out in the charity constitution.

Additional Note

Reserves and Investment Policies

The trustees are very pleased to report that the value of the charity investments have remained secure and increased in value.

The Trustees strive to make our work cost effective, administrative costs. are kept to the minimum and a very high percentage of every penny donated was used directly in the care of the equines and to making improvements to their already comfortable living conditions. Very little money has been spent on administration.

It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level that equates to at least six months of charitable expenditure devoted to the upkeep of the animals.

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The Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 30 June 2025

Additional Note - continued

In the past, when on very rare occasions reserves have dropped below a safe level, the Phillips family have made personal funds available without interest, to keep the charity free from debt and in most instances these funds are then donated to the charity. This hasn’t been necessary for many years.

The Charity owns the sanctuary land and buildings at Southcott. ‘The Old Barn’ has been renovated to a high standard and the ‘office’ is now modern and well equipped which meets with current employment laws and greatly increases the value of the charity investment.

All fund raising and administrative work is now computer based and we are able to raise our profile through social media, the office which is vital to this work has been future proofed and should not need any further investment for many years. The office can also be used as a quiet space for one-to-one therapy.

It is incumbent on the trustee to ensure that the charity assets maintain and increase in value, and we are pleased to report that the value of the charity land has quadrupled. There are no plans to sell the charity assets,

Stables and field shelter have been repaired and improved access and movement across the sanctuary has also been improved.

CCTV monitoring has been installed throughout improve security.

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document

The governing document of the charity is its trust deed dated 1 July 1980, as amended on 3 April 2010.

The number of trustees is limited to seven and meetings will be quorate when three trustees are present.

The Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary (“DHAPS”) is a member of The National Equine Welfare Council.

All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or other benefits.

Reference and Administrative Details

Trustees

Mr R E Phillips - Chairman Ms A J Stokes - Secretary Ms L Henwood

Charity Number

280784

Principal Address

The Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary The Old Barn, Southcott Manaton Devon TQ13 9UW

Independent Examiner

Mr H Binmore THB-Accountants Office 1, The Tannery Mardle Way Buckfastleigh Devon TQ11 0AG

Bankers

National Westminster Bank Plc 45 Fore Street Bovey Tracey Devon TQ13 9BP

Credit Agricole Charente Perigord Brantome Bp 15 Brantome 24310 Brantome en Perigord France

CAF Bank Limited 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ

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Solicitors

Foot Anstey Senate Court Southernhay Gardens Exeter Devon EX1 1NT

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The Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary Zndepemlent Examiner's Rewt to the TrI￿e$ of The De¥on HI¥￿ and Pony Sanctuary For The Year Ende4130 ￿ne 2025 I report to the trustee5 on my exarnin0t￿n of the ￿cOUnts ofThe Devon Horse and Pony Sanduary (the Trust) for the year ended 30 June 2Q25. Charity law requires the twstees to PTEpare financial Statements for each financial year which glve true and fair vicY4 of the 5tatc of affar5 of the thirity and of its 5UtpILts or deficit for that per￿d. In prepanng those financial statements. the trystees Jre required to: Select suitable accounb.ng kxJIici85 and then apply consistently observe the mèthods and prlnciples in the applkable Charftles SORP; • make Judgements ano eStr"Ma￿ that are ￿aS0nats￿ and prudent; . stète whether applicable accountsng standarts have bew followed. subj to any matrrfal departures dlsdosed and explalned In the finarKlal statemerts: . prepare thè finanoal statem2nts on the going concern b&%is. ThE tnjstees are responsible for keeping proper atcounting records which disdose with reasonable aciurècy at any tirne the financtal [￿sItiOn of the charity and to enable them to enSL￿e that the financial statements comply the Chariknes Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charfty and hen￿ for taklng reasonable step5 for the prevention a￿1 dewion of fraijd and otner I[￿gularitieS and to provide rpasonable assurance that: the charity is opwabng efficiently and effertivelyi . its assets a￿ safeguarded against unauthorfjsed use or dispO￿tion. proper records are maintained financial infDrmakn"on Ltse(J within the charity or for publication Is ￿liable.. an . the charity complies with rekvant laws and regulat￿n& Responsibilities and 8a5is of Report As the chority trustees OF the Tnjst you are reS￿nsib￿ for the p￿para￿.0ft of the accounts irt accordan￿ wth the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 Trhe Act-). I report in respect of my examrnation of the Trusys accounts carrietl out under section 145 of the 2011 Art and in carryng out rny examina￿On, f have follt)wed the applicable Dlrections glven by the Charlty Commlsslon under settlon 145{5llbl of the Art. Independent Examiner's Statement I have completed my examination. I confinn that no materkl matters have come to rrty &tentlon in connecrion wlth the examlnatlon giving me cause to believe Ihat in any malerial resped= accounting Fecords Y￿re tK)t kept in [&[￿rt of the Ttust as requited by section 130 of the ACL: or the accounts do not accord with those records,. or thf ar.counts do not compty wrth the applicable requlrements concernlng the forni arKI contents of accourits Set out In the chariti￿ (Accounts and Reptsrts) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement thal the accounts glve a 'true and falr vlew, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come auoss no other matters in a)nTrect￿n with the examination to whith attention should be drawn In thls ￿POrt In order to enab a PrOp￿r understonding of the accounts to be Tyached. Mr 14 Binmo THB-Accountants l April 2026 Office I, The Tannery ma￿le Way Buckfastleigh Devon TQII OAG

The Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 30 June 2025

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
3
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities
4
NET INCOME
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
The notes on pages 12 to 15 form part of these financial statements.		 2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
204,358		 2024

Unrestricted
funds
£

179,520
(175,455 )
(166,120 )
28,903
13,400
28,903
760,590
13,400

747,190
789,493
760,590

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The Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary Statement of Financial Position As At 30 June 2025

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
8
Investments
9
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
10
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
11
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES)
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestricted Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
On behalf of the board
Mr R E Phillips
Trustee
1 April 2026
The notes on pages 12 to 15 form part of these financial statements.		 2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
694,592
845		 2024

Total funds
£

663,008

845
695,437
-
94,836
663,853

23,842

74,485
94,836
(780 )
98,327

(1,590 )
94,056
96,737
789,493
760,590
789,493
760,590
789,493
760,590
789,493
760,590

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The Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 30 June 2025

1. General Information

The Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary is an unincorporated charity registered with the Charity Commission, registered charity number 280784 . The principal address is The Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary, The Old Barn, Southcott, Manaton, Devon, TQ13 9UW.

2. Accounting Policies

2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities Act 2011.

The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

2.2. Incoming Resources

All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

2.3. Resources Expended

Expenditure is recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on the accruals basis and includes any irrecoverable VAT.

2.4. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold 10% reducing balance Motor Vehicles 10% - 20% reducing balance Fixtures & Fittings 20% reducing balance

2.5. Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other shortterm highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.

3. Income from Donations and Legacies

Donations and gifts
Legacies
Grants		 2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
1,209
197,149
6,000		 2024
Unrestricted
funds
£

21,117

158,403

-
204,358
179,520

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The Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 30 June 2025

4. Analysis of Expenditure

Charitable activities
Charitable activities
. Support Costs
Employee costs
Premises expenses
General administration
Depreciation
Employee costs
Premises expenses
General administration
Depreciation
. Independent Examiner's Remuneration
Independent examination of the financial statements		 Activities
undertaken
directly
£
22,395		 Support
costs
(see note5)
£

153,060		 2025
Total
£

175,455
Activities
undertaken
directly
£
34,860		 Support
costs
(see note5)
£

131,260		 2024
Total
£

166,120
2025
£
780		 2025
Charitable
activities
£
28,996
67,835
23,734
32,495
153,060
2024
Charitable
activities
£
23,163
54,068
20,600
33,429
131,260
2024
£
795

5. Support Costs

6. Independent Examiner's Remuneration

Independent examination of the financial statements

7. Average Number of Employees

Average number of employees during the year was: 2 (2024: 2)

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The Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 30 June 2025

8. Tangible Assets

Cost
As at 1 July 2024
Additions
As at 30 June 2025
Depreciation
As at 1 July 2024
Provided during the period
As at 30 June 2025
Net Book Value
As at 30 June 2025
As at 1 July 2024
9. Investments
Cost or Valuation
As at 1 July 2024
As at 30 June 2025
Provision
As at 1 July 2024
As at 30 June 2025
Net Book Value
As at 30 June 2025
As at 1 July 2024
10. Debtors
Due within one year
Other debtors
11. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
Accruals and deferred income
12. Transactions with Trustees		 Land &
Property
Freehold
£
821,741
-		 Motor
Vehicles
£

188,478

60,268		 Motor
Vehicles
£

188,478

60,268		 Fixtures &
Fittings
£

19,940

3,811		 Total
£

1,030,159

64,079
821,741
248,746
23,751
1,094,238
249,171
16,000
104,666

14,408
13,314

2,087
367,151

32,495
265,171
119,074
15,401
399,646
556,570
129,672
8,350
694,592
572,570
83,812
6,626
663,008
2025
£
-
2025
£
780		 Listed
£
845
845
-
-
845
845
2024
£
23,842
2024
£
1,590

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The Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 30 June 2025

During the year the expenses reimbursed to the trustees or paid directly to third parties were as follows:

2025 2024
£ £

13. Related Party Disclosures

La Grange is a fifty-acre farm set in France which is co-owned by Mr and Mrs Phillips (Mr Phillips is a trustee).

The Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary make use of the land and buildings. Mr and Mrs Phillips reside in the house. The charity settles the majority of expenditure on the property that relates to its charitable activities.

The property enables the Sanctuary to assist unwanted and ill-treated horses, ponies and donkeys and in particular retired police horses from the UK. It also provides direct benefit to a large number of UK residents visiting France.

Events, functions and open days are held in the house and on the property to raise funds for the direct benefit of the charity animals.

Two rooms are put aside as offices in the house and a gift shop built in the grounds at Mr and Mrs Phillips’ expense, this could also be used as an office if necessary. The kitchen is used to provide food for the various functions.

The house is used to entertain a constant stream of visitors, supporters and other charity related benefactors.

The house is also used to provide residential accommodation for work experience places and work away labour.

Mr and Mrs Phillips are permanently on site and work long hours without remuneration on behalf of the charity and are always on hand in case of emergency or other need. This greatly reduces the cost of day-to-day labour.

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The Devon Horse and Pony Sanctuary Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 30 June 2025

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Donations and gifts
Donations from individuals
Legacies
Grants
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities
Veterinary, farrier and fodder costs
Wages and salaries
Staff welfare
Rates
Light and heat
Water rates
Repairs and maintenance
Premises insurance
Travel, transport and fuel costs
Printing, postage and stationery
Advertising and marketing costs
Telecommunications
Independent examiner's fees
Professional fees
Bank charges
Sundry expenses
Depreciation of motor vehicles
Depreciation of fixtures and fittings
Depreciation of freehold land and property
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
NET INCOME		 2025
Total funds
£
1,209
-
197,149
6,000		 2024
Total funds
£

16,477

4,640

158,403

-
204,358
179,520
204,358
(22,395)
(28,562)
(434)
(168)
(3,704)
(2,271)
(58,813)
(2,879)
(6,758)
(259)
(5,358)
(796)
(780)
(8,644)
(190)
(949)
(14,408)
(2,087)
(16,000)
-
179,520

(34,860)

(22,725)

(438)

(1,969)

(3,915)

(2,512)

(42,661)

(3,011)

(13,995)

-

(2,086)

(1,007)

(795)

(1,455)

(266)

(996)

(12,274)

(808)

(14,853)

(5,494)
(175,455)
(166,120)
(175,455)
(166,120)
28,903 13,400

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