Trustees Annual Report 2024
2024 was a landmark year for the charity as we prepared to become fully operational and officially opened our doors later in the year.
We were incredibly fortunate to receive two generous grants from the GARL Foundation, a local charitable trust. This funding enabled us to invest significantly in our site infrastructure, improving both our wildlife rehabilitation facilities and the working environment for our staff and volunteers.
Throughout the year, we also began building a dedicated team of volunteers, many of whom devoted countless hours to helping prepare the site for opening. Thanks to their commitment and hard work, we were able to become fully operational in September 2024.
We were delighted to welcome Kylie Chorlton as our Site Manager and Patrick Jackson as our Wildlife Care Manager. We were also extremely grateful to receive ongoing monthly grants from the D&L Charitable Trust, which funded the salaries of both Kylie and Patrick, providing the charity with valuable financial stability during this important stage of development.
During the year, Ron Chorlton and Paul Higson stepped down from their roles as trustees. We would like to express our sincere thanks for their dedication, commitment and service to the charity. Their contribution has been greatly appreciated.
Thanks to the grants received we were able to build eleven new outdoor aviaries/pens, while also renovating several existing enclosures. These developments included the installation of three new outdoor pools for waterfowl and a number of large metal aviaries. Metal was chosen as the primary construction material because it requires minimal maintenance while providing long term durability.
We also built three purpose designed large mammal rehabilitation units at the lower end of the site to accommodate animals such as foxes and badgers requiring specialist care. These units are equipped with CCTV, fully clad walls, tiled flooring, and underfloor heating, ensuring a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for the animals in our care.
In addition, we repaired and resurfaced many uneven pathways throughout the site, creating a safer working environment for our staff and volunteers.
At the end of September 2024, we opened our doors and immediately found ourselves very busy.
During our first few months of operation, we admitted 187 animals representing 50 different species. We were delighted to successfully rehabilitate and release many of these animals back into the wild, fulfilling our core mission of providing expert wildlife care and rehabilitation.
Our 24-hour emergency out-of-hours service proved invaluable, receiving frequent calls from members of the public as well as officers from Greater Manchester Police and Lancashire Police. We also worked closely with the local RSPCA inspectorate, accepting and caring for multiple wildlife casualties referred to us.
The achievements of 2024 have laid strong foundations for the future. None of this would have been possible without the generosity of our funders, the dedication of our volunteers and staff, and the continued support of our local community. We look forward to building on this success in 2025 as we continue our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and release wildlife back into the wild.
Chair of Trustees,
Heather Robbins
Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue
Registered Charity number: 509410
Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue
| Index to the Financial Statements | Page |
|---|---|
| Legal and administrative information | 1 |
| Report of the Trustees | 2 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 8 |
| Balance Sheet | 9 |
| Notes to the consolidated financial statements | 10 - 17 |
Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue
Legal and administrative information
Reference and Administrative Information
Charity Name: Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue Charity Registration Number: 509410 Registered Office and Operational address: Kirklees Valley Garside Hey Road Off Brandlesholme Road Bury Lancashire BL8 4LT Trustees at 31 December 2024 Angela Chorlton Elected Keith Richards Elected Ann Richards Elected Heather Robbins Elected
Independent Examiner
Frederick Norman
Harold Sharp, 5 Brooklands Place, Sale M33 3SD
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Report of the Trustees for the year ending 31 December 2024
The trustees are pleased to present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31 December 2024..
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and 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). In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities, the trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, including the guidance ‘public benefit: running a charity (PB2)’.
Our Purpose & Vision
The purpose of the charity is:
To relieve the suffering of sick, injured and orphan wildlife and wherever possible to rehabilitate back to the natural habitat . The charity is also dedicated to the public benefit by the provision of education, welfare and rehabilitation of wildlife to relieve the suffering of wildlife and to encourage respect and tolerance in order to promote ethical conservation.
The charity relies on grants and fundraising to cover its operating costs.
Charging for services is relatively new to us as services have almost always been free at the point of
We endeavour to encourage all within our community to take part in our activities and events and where appropriate to engage with our services.
Our Values
Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue is committed to the compassionate rescue, treatment, rehabilitation and release of injured, orphaned and vulnerable wildlife.
The charity values animal welfare, kindness, respect for the natural environment and responsible stewardship of charitable funds.
The charity also values community involvement and recognises the important contribution made by volunteers, supporters and partner organisations in helping to protect and preserve local wildlife.
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Report of the Trustees for the year ending 31 December 2024 (continued)
Our Activities, achievements and performance
Rescue and Treatment
The charity’s principal activity is the rescue, care, treatment and rehabilitation of sick, injured, orphaned and displaced wild animals, with the aim of returning them to their natural habitat wherever possible.
During the year, the charity provided support and treatment for wildlife brought to the rescue by members of the public and partner organisations. Activities included emergency rescue work, veterinary care, rehabilitation, feeding and temporary shelter for animals in need.
Improvement of the site
During the year significant work was undertaken to improve and maintain the charity’s site and facilities. These improvements were aimed at enhancing animal welfare, increasing capacity for rehabilitation work and improving the safety and effectiveness of the rescue environment for both wildlife and volunteers
Our volunteers
The charity is very involved in the community and relies on voluntary support in providing our activities. Volunteers support the charity directly through work with animals as well as through work on maintaining and improving the facilities and fund raising.
Plans for future periods
We have a clear vision for our future: to expand our facilities and expertise to accommodate larger native species, including adult deer, red foxes, and badgers. By developing purpose-built enclosures and rehabilitation spaces, we will be able to provide the highest level of care for these animals, ensuring that they receive the specialist attention they need before being released back into the wild.
Financial review
During the year the charity received a significant grant from the GARL foundation. The charity applied for this to enable improvements of the treatment and holding facilities, as well as the purchase of a dedicated wildlife ambulance. £275,073 was received through this funding of which £93,697 was spent on projects in the current year.
£33,241 was received from other donations and the charity spent £58,153 on its charitable objectives, with other costs relating to the ongoing operation of the charity. Full details are given in note 5 to the accounts.
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Report of the Trustees for the year ending 31 December 2024 (continued)
Reserves policy
In establishing its reserves policy and in identifying the continued future of the charity as a going concern, the Trustees take into account the following information: its risk assessment; its business continuity plan; its budgets; available grants; and its level of reserves.
With this in mind the Trustees do not consider a specific reserves policy to be required, although aim to hold sufficient reserves to allow the orderly wind down of the charity should it be required.
Going concern
The trustees’ view on the going concern position is as detailed in note 1. There are no current concerns regarding the going concern of the charity.
Structure, governance and management
The Charity
Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue is a registered charity No. 509410. The governing document of the charity is its constitution which was last amended 13 November 2023.
The management of the charity is the Board of Trustees. They are responsible for the strategic direction of the charity. The day-to-day operational running of the Charity is delegated to the managers, some of who are paid members of staff.
The Board of Trustees for the financial year 2024 were:
Angela Chorlton Keith Richards Ann Richards Heather Robbins
Appointment of trustees
New trustees complete an application form and supply references, following this they are interviewed by the existing trustees.
The charity by its nature focuses its work on animal welfare. The trustees seek to ensure that members of the trustee body have an active interest in this area. The charity seeks its trustees by advertising in the media, with voluntary sector infrastructure organisations and by direct approach to individuals and appropriate businesses.
Heather Robbind
~~……………………~~ Heather Robbind (Jun 23, 2026 11:58:03 GMT+1) Heather Robbins Trustee
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Independent Examiners Report
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
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Report to the trustees Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue
On accounts for the year 31 December 2024 Charity no 509410
ended (if any)
Set out on pages 5 to 7
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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Independent examiner's statement
The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the ICAEW.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Frederick Norman Frederick Norman (Jun 23, 2026 12:26:02 GMT+1) Date: Jun 23, 2026
Name: Frederick Norman
Relevant professional ACA qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: Harold Sharp 5 Brooklands Place, Sale M33 3SD
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
Nothing to disclose
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31 December 2024
| Restricted | Unrestricted | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | Total | Total | ||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income | |||||
| Income from generated funds: | |||||
| - Donations | 2 | 275,073 | 33,241 | 308,314 | 5,515 |
| - Other trading activities | 3 | - | 552 | 552 | 7 |
| Income from charitable activities | 275,073 | 33,793 | 308,866 | 5,522 | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Total income | 275,073 | 33,793 | 308,866 | 5,522 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||||
| Charitable Activities | 4 | 5,464 | 52,687 | 58,151 | 21,957 |
| Raising Funds | 4 | - | 2,503 | 2,503 | 1,296 |
| Governance Costs | 4 | - | 7,783 | 7,783 | 767 |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Total expenditure | 5,464 | 62,973 | 68,437 | 24,020 | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Net (expenditure)/income | 269,609 | (29,180) | 240,429 | (18,498) | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Transfers between funds | (88,233) | 88,233 | - | - | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Net movement in funds | 181,376 | 59,053 | 240,429 | (18,498) | |
| Reconciliation of funds | |||||
| Total funds brought forward at | |||||
| 1 January 2024 | 9 | - | 8,578 | 8,578 | 27,076 |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Total funds carried forward at | |||||
| 31 December 2024 | 9 | 181,376 | 67,631 | 249,007 | 8,578 |
| ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ |
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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CHARITY BALANCE SHEET
As at 31 December 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Fixed assets | |||||
| Tangible assets | 7 | 86,262 | - | ||
| ────── | ────── | ||||
| Current assets | |||||
| Other Debtors | 312 | - | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 166,856 | 8,578 | |||
| ────── | ────── | ||||
| 167,168 | 8,578 | ||||
| Current liabilities | |||||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within | |||||
| one year | 8 | (4,423) | - | ||
| ────── | ────── | ||||
| Net current assets | 162,745 | 8,578 | |||
| ────── | ────── | ||||
| Net assets | 249,007 | 8,578 | |||
| Funds | 9 | ||||
| Restricted funds | 181,376 | - | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 67,631 | 8,578 | |||
| ────── | ────── | ||||
| 249,007 | 8,578 |
The notes at pages 10 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on ……….. and signed on its behalf Jun 23, 2026 by:
Heather Robbind
Heather Robbind (Jun 23, 2026 11:58:03 GMT+1)
Heather Robbins Trustee
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2024
1. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006. Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
Going concern
The accounts have been drawn up on a going concern basis. In common with many fund-raising charities, the adoption of the going concern basis is dependent on the charity receiving adequate fundraising from voluntary income such as donations and legacies. While the Trustees recognise the uncertainties inherent in predicting the timing and level of future funding from voluntary income that is not yet assured, they believe that adequate funding will be secured from donations to support the ongoing operation of the charity.
The Trustees believe it is appropriate to prepare the accounts of the charity on a going concern basis.
Income
Donations and gifts
All monetary donations and gifts are included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable, provided that there are no donor-imposed restrictions as to the timing of the related expenditure, in which case recognition is deferred until the pre-condition has been met.
Fixed assets donated to the Charity are included as donation income at market value at the time of receipt.
Donations under Gift Aid, together with associated income tax recoveries, are credited as income when the donations are receivable.
Legacies are included when the Charity is advised by the personal representative of an estate that payment will be made, if the receipt is both virtually certain and measurable. These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Grants receivable
Revenue grants are credited as income when they are receivable, provided conditions for receipt have been complied with, unless they relate to a specified future period, in which case they are deferred. Grants for the purchase of fixed assets are credited to restricted income when receivable.
Expenditure
Expenditure, which is charged on an accruals basis, is allocated between:
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expenditure incurred in generating funds;
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expenditure incurred directly in relation to charitable activities; and
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expenditure incurred in the governance of the Charity. This expenditure includes independent examiner fees, certain legal and professional fees and a proportion of management costs considered to be involved in governance issues.
Costs are apportioned to the above categories either directly or based on an appropriate allocation basis such as floor area or percentage of management time. Support costs include central administrative functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories mainly on the basis of direct cost.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 December 2024
1. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Fund accounting
Restricted funds are to be used for specified purposes laid down by the donor. Expenditure for those purposes is charged to the fund, together with a fair allocation of overheads and support costs.
Unrestricted funds are donations and other income received or generated for expenditure on the general objectives of the Charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds which have been designated for specific purposes by the Trustees.
Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are shown at original cost or, if donated, at their value on the date of the gift, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided in equal annual instalments over their estimated useful lives at the following annual rates:
| Buildings | 2% |
|---|---|
| Computer Equipment | 33% |
| Equipment | 25% |
| Motor Vehicles | 25% |
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet comprise cash at banks and in hand.
Short-term debtors and creditors
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities in other operating expenses.
Defined contribution pension scheme
The pension costs charged represent the amount of the contributions payable to the scheme in respect of the accounting period.
Operating leases
Rentals applicable to operating leases are charged against income on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In applying the Charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions in determining the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities. The Trustees’ judgements, estimates and assumptions are based on the best and most reliable evidence available at the time when the decisions are made and are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be applicable. Due to the inherent subjectivity involved in making such judgements, estimates and assumptions, the actual results and outcomes may differ.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised, if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods, if the revision affects both current and future periods.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 December 2024
1. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Critical accounting judgements
The critical accounting judgements that the Trustees have made in the process of applying the Charity’s accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the statutory financial statements are discussed below.
Assessing indicators of impairment
In assessing whether there have been any indicators of impairment in relation to assets, the Trustees have considered both external and internal sources of information such as market conditions and experience of recoverability. There have been no indicators of impairments identified during the current financial year.
Legal status of the Charity
The Charity is limited by guarantee and has no share capital.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2024
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Restricted | Unrestricted | Total | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Donations | - | 33,241 | 33,241 | 5,515 | |
| Grants | 275,073 | - | 275,073 | - | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| 275,073 | 33,241 | 308,314 | 5,515 | ||
| ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ||
| 3. | OTHER INCOME | ||||
| Restricted | Unrestricted | Total | Total | ||
| funds | funds | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Bank interest | - | 552 | 552 | 7 | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| - | 552 | 552 | 7 | ||
| ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ |
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2024
4. EXPENSE CLASSIFICATION
| Salaries & associated cost Animal feed and medical expenses Advertising and Entertaining Legal & Professional Repairs and vehicle costs Work wear Utilities IT and Phone Costs Post & Stationery Cleaning Travel and subsistence Insurance Training and subscriptions Bank charges and interest Donations Depreciation Sundry |
Raising Funds Charitable Activities Governance Costs 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ £ - 3,312 - 3,312 - - 8,611 - 8,611 - 704 - - 704 - - - 6,928 6,928 - - 23,732 - 23,732 8,698 - 2,657 - 2,657 200 297 2,904 99 3,300 1,336 108 1,052 36 1,196 468 64 628 21 713 893 263 2,571 88 2,922 142 480 4,695 160 5,335 9,816 448 4,376 149 4,973 1,002 112 1,096 37 1,245 451 - - 256 256 335 - 279 - 279 384 - 1,971 - 1,971 - 27 267 9 303 295 2,503 58,151 7,783 68,437 24,020 |
|---|---|
The allocation for overheads and utilities is as follows:
| Raising funds | 9% |
|---|---|
| Charitable activities | 88% |
| Governance | 3% |
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 December 2024
5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
None of the Trustees received remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024, nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Trustees' expenses
During the year no Trustees were reimbursed expenses.
6. STAFF COSTS
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Salaries and wages | 3,312 | - |
| Social security costs | - | - |
| Pension contributions | - | - |
| ────── | ────── | |
| 3,312 | - | |
| ══════ | ══════ | |
| The average number of total employees (headcount) during the | Number | Number |
| year was as follows: | ||
| Charitable Activities | 2 | - |
| ────── | ────── | |
| 2 | - | |
| ══════ | ══════ |
No employee received remuneration greater than £60,000 in the year (2023 – None).
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2024
7. TANGIBLE ASSETS
| Motor | Computer | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | vehicles | equipment | Equipment | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Cost | |||||
| At 1 January 2024 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Additions | 64,482 | 4,800 | 1,150 | 17,801 | 88,233 |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - | - |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | |
| At 31 December 2024 | 64,482 | 4,800 | 1,150 | 17,801 | 88,233 |
| ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | |
| Depreciation | |||||
| At 1 January 2024 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Charge for year | - | 352 | 97 | 1,522 | 1,971 |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - | - |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | |
| At 31 December 2024 | - | 352 | 97 | 1,522 | 1,97 |
| ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | |
| Net book amount at 31 | |||||
| December 2024 | 64,482 | 4,448 | 1,053 | 16,279 | 86,262 |
| ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | |
| Net book amount at 31 | |||||
| December 2023 | - | - | - | - | - |
| ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ |
8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Trade creditors | 1,061 | - |
| Accruals | 3,240 | - |
| Taxation and social security | 122 | - |
| ────── | ────── | |
| 4,423 | - | |
| ══════ | ══════ |
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 December 2024
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| Unrestricted Funds General Fund Restricted Funds Grant Fund TOTAL FUNDS 2023 Comparative |
At 01.01.2024 Net Movement in funds Inter-fund Transfers At 31.12.2024 8,578 (29,180) 88,233 67,631 - 269,609 (88,233) 181,376 |
|---|---|
| 8,578 240,429 - 249,007 |
|
| 27,076 (18,498) 0 8,578 |
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| General Fund Grant Fund TOTAL FUNDS MOVEMENT 2023 Comparative |
Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds 33,793 (62,973) (29,180) 275,073 (5,464) 269,609 |
|---|---|
| 308,866 (68,437) 240,429 |
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| 5,522 (24,020) (18,498) |
10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
At the year end the charity was owed £312 (2023: £0) from Wildpay Solutions Ltd, a connected company.
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Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue
Registered Charity number: 509410
Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue
| Index to the Financial Statements | Page |
|---|---|
| Legal and administrative information | 1 |
| Report of the Trustees | 2 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 8 |
| Balance Sheet | 9 |
| Notes to the consolidated financial statements | 10 - 17 |
Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue
Legal and administrative information
Reference and Administrative Information
Charity Name: Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue Charity Registration Number: 509410 Registered Office and Operational address: Kirklees Valley Garside Hey Road Off Brandlesholme Road Bury Lancashire BL8 4LT Trustees at 31 December 2024 Angela Chorlton Elected Keith Richards Elected Ann Richards Elected Heather Robbins Elected
Independent Examiner
Frederick Norman
Harold Sharp, 5 Brooklands Place, Sale M33 3SD
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Report of the Trustees for the year ending 31 December 2024
The trustees are pleased to present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31 December 2024..
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and 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). In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities, the trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, including the guidance ‘public benefit: running a charity (PB2)’.
Our Purpose & Vision
The purpose of the charity is:
To relieve the suffering of sick, injured and orphan wildlife and wherever possible to rehabilitate back to the natural habitat . The charity is also dedicated to the public benefit by the provision of education, welfare and rehabilitation of wildlife to relieve the suffering of wildlife and to encourage respect and tolerance in order to promote ethical conservation.
The charity relies on grants and fundraising to cover its operating costs.
Charging for services is relatively new to us as services have almost always been free at the point of
We endeavour to encourage all within our community to take part in our activities and events and where appropriate to engage with our services.
Our Values
Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue is committed to the compassionate rescue, treatment, rehabilitation and release of injured, orphaned and vulnerable wildlife.
The charity values animal welfare, kindness, respect for the natural environment and responsible stewardship of charitable funds.
The charity also values community involvement and recognises the important contribution made by volunteers, supporters and partner organisations in helping to protect and preserve local wildlife.
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Report of the Trustees for the year ending 31 December 2024 (continued)
Our Activities, achievements and performance
Rescue and Treatment
The charity’s principal activity is the rescue, care, treatment and rehabilitation of sick, injured, orphaned and displaced wild animals, with the aim of returning them to their natural habitat wherever possible.
During the year, the charity provided support and treatment for wildlife brought to the rescue by members of the public and partner organisations. Activities included emergency rescue work, veterinary care, rehabilitation, feeding and temporary shelter for animals in need.
Improvement of the site
During the year significant work was undertaken to improve and maintain the charity’s site and facilities. These improvements were aimed at enhancing animal welfare, increasing capacity for rehabilitation work and improving the safety and effectiveness of the rescue environment for both wildlife and volunteers
Our volunteers
The charity is very involved in the community and relies on voluntary support in providing our activities. Volunteers support the charity directly through work with animals as well as through work on maintaining and improving the facilities and fund raising.
Plans for future periods
We have a clear vision for our future: to expand our facilities and expertise to accommodate larger native species, including adult deer, red foxes, and badgers. By developing purpose-built enclosures and rehabilitation spaces, we will be able to provide the highest level of care for these animals, ensuring that they receive the specialist attention they need before being released back into the wild.
Financial review
During the year the charity received a significant grant from the GARL foundation. The charity applied for this to enable improvements of the treatment and holding facilities, as well as the purchase of a dedicated wildlife ambulance. £275,073 was received through this funding of which £93,697 was spent on projects in the current year.
£33,241 was received from other donations and the charity spent £58,153 on its charitable objectives, with other costs relating to the ongoing operation of the charity. Full details are given in note 5 to the accounts.
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Report of the Trustees for the year ending 31 December 2024 (continued)
Reserves policy
In establishing its reserves policy and in identifying the continued future of the charity as a going concern, the Trustees take into account the following information: its risk assessment; its business continuity plan; its budgets; available grants; and its level of reserves.
With this in mind the Trustees do not consider a specific reserves policy to be required, although aim to hold sufficient reserves to allow the orderly wind down of the charity should it be required.
Going concern
The trustees’ view on the going concern position is as detailed in note 1. There are no current concerns regarding the going concern of the charity.
Structure, governance and management
The Charity
Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue is a registered charity No. 509410. The governing document of the charity is its constitution which was last amended 13 November 2023.
The management of the charity is the Board of Trustees. They are responsible for the strategic direction of the charity. The day-to-day operational running of the Charity is delegated to the managers, some of who are paid members of staff.
The Board of Trustees for the financial year 2024 were:
Angela Chorlton Keith Richards Ann Richards Heather Robbins
Appointment of trustees
New trustees complete an application form and supply references, following this they are interviewed by the existing trustees.
The charity by its nature focuses its work on animal welfare. The trustees seek to ensure that members of the trustee body have an active interest in this area. The charity seeks its trustees by advertising in the media, with voluntary sector infrastructure organisations and by direct approach to individuals and appropriate businesses.
Heather Robbind
~~……………………~~ Heather Robbind (Jun 23, 2026 11:58:03 GMT+1) Heather Robbins Trustee
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Independent Examiners Report
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
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Report to the trustees Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue
On accounts for the year 31 December 2024 Charity no 509410
ended (if any)
Set out on pages 5 to 7
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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Independent examiner's statement
The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the ICAEW.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Frederick Norman Frederick Norman (Jun 23, 2026 12:26:02 GMT+1) Date: Jun 23, 2026
Name: Frederick Norman
Relevant professional ACA qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: Harold Sharp 5 Brooklands Place, Sale M33 3SD
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
Nothing to disclose
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31 December 2024
| Restricted | Unrestricted | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | Total | Total | ||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income | |||||
| Income from generated funds: | |||||
| - Donations | 2 | 275,073 | 33,241 | 308,314 | 5,515 |
| - Other trading activities | 3 | - | 552 | 552 | 7 |
| Income from charitable activities | 275,073 | 33,793 | 308,866 | 5,522 | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Total income | 275,073 | 33,793 | 308,866 | 5,522 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||||
| Charitable Activities | 4 | 5,464 | 52,687 | 58,151 | 21,957 |
| Raising Funds | 4 | - | 2,503 | 2,503 | 1,296 |
| Governance Costs | 4 | - | 7,783 | 7,783 | 767 |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Total expenditure | 5,464 | 62,973 | 68,437 | 24,020 | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Net (expenditure)/income | 269,609 | (29,180) | 240,429 | (18,498) | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Transfers between funds | (88,233) | 88,233 | - | - | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Net movement in funds | 181,376 | 59,053 | 240,429 | (18,498) | |
| Reconciliation of funds | |||||
| Total funds brought forward at | |||||
| 1 January 2024 | 9 | - | 8,578 | 8,578 | 27,076 |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Total funds carried forward at | |||||
| 31 December 2024 | 9 | 181,376 | 67,631 | 249,007 | 8,578 |
| ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ |
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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CHARITY BALANCE SHEET
As at 31 December 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Fixed assets | |||||
| Tangible assets | 7 | 86,262 | - | ||
| ────── | ────── | ||||
| Current assets | |||||
| Other Debtors | 312 | - | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 166,856 | 8,578 | |||
| ────── | ────── | ||||
| 167,168 | 8,578 | ||||
| Current liabilities | |||||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within | |||||
| one year | 8 | (4,423) | - | ||
| ────── | ────── | ||||
| Net current assets | 162,745 | 8,578 | |||
| ────── | ────── | ||||
| Net assets | 249,007 | 8,578 | |||
| Funds | 9 | ||||
| Restricted funds | 181,376 | - | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 67,631 | 8,578 | |||
| ────── | ────── | ||||
| 249,007 | 8,578 |
The notes at pages 10 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on ……….. and signed on its behalf Jun 23, 2026 by:
Heather Robbind
Heather Robbind (Jun 23, 2026 11:58:03 GMT+1)
Heather Robbins Trustee
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2024
1. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006. Kirklees Valley Wildlife Rescue meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
Going concern
The accounts have been drawn up on a going concern basis. In common with many fund-raising charities, the adoption of the going concern basis is dependent on the charity receiving adequate fundraising from voluntary income such as donations and legacies. While the Trustees recognise the uncertainties inherent in predicting the timing and level of future funding from voluntary income that is not yet assured, they believe that adequate funding will be secured from donations to support the ongoing operation of the charity.
The Trustees believe it is appropriate to prepare the accounts of the charity on a going concern basis.
Income
Donations and gifts
All monetary donations and gifts are included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable, provided that there are no donor-imposed restrictions as to the timing of the related expenditure, in which case recognition is deferred until the pre-condition has been met.
Fixed assets donated to the Charity are included as donation income at market value at the time of receipt.
Donations under Gift Aid, together with associated income tax recoveries, are credited as income when the donations are receivable.
Legacies are included when the Charity is advised by the personal representative of an estate that payment will be made, if the receipt is both virtually certain and measurable. These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Grants receivable
Revenue grants are credited as income when they are receivable, provided conditions for receipt have been complied with, unless they relate to a specified future period, in which case they are deferred. Grants for the purchase of fixed assets are credited to restricted income when receivable.
Expenditure
Expenditure, which is charged on an accruals basis, is allocated between:
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expenditure incurred in generating funds;
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expenditure incurred directly in relation to charitable activities; and
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expenditure incurred in the governance of the Charity. This expenditure includes independent examiner fees, certain legal and professional fees and a proportion of management costs considered to be involved in governance issues.
Costs are apportioned to the above categories either directly or based on an appropriate allocation basis such as floor area or percentage of management time. Support costs include central administrative functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories mainly on the basis of direct cost.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 December 2024
1. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Fund accounting
Restricted funds are to be used for specified purposes laid down by the donor. Expenditure for those purposes is charged to the fund, together with a fair allocation of overheads and support costs.
Unrestricted funds are donations and other income received or generated for expenditure on the general objectives of the Charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds which have been designated for specific purposes by the Trustees.
Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are shown at original cost or, if donated, at their value on the date of the gift, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided in equal annual instalments over their estimated useful lives at the following annual rates:
| Buildings | 2% |
|---|---|
| Computer Equipment | 33% |
| Equipment | 25% |
| Motor Vehicles | 25% |
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet comprise cash at banks and in hand.
Short-term debtors and creditors
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities in other operating expenses.
Defined contribution pension scheme
The pension costs charged represent the amount of the contributions payable to the scheme in respect of the accounting period.
Operating leases
Rentals applicable to operating leases are charged against income on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In applying the Charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions in determining the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities. The Trustees’ judgements, estimates and assumptions are based on the best and most reliable evidence available at the time when the decisions are made and are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be applicable. Due to the inherent subjectivity involved in making such judgements, estimates and assumptions, the actual results and outcomes may differ.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised, if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods, if the revision affects both current and future periods.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 December 2024
1. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Critical accounting judgements
The critical accounting judgements that the Trustees have made in the process of applying the Charity’s accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the statutory financial statements are discussed below.
Assessing indicators of impairment
In assessing whether there have been any indicators of impairment in relation to assets, the Trustees have considered both external and internal sources of information such as market conditions and experience of recoverability. There have been no indicators of impairments identified during the current financial year.
Legal status of the Charity
The Charity is limited by guarantee and has no share capital.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2024
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Restricted | Unrestricted | Total | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Donations | - | 33,241 | 33,241 | 5,515 | |
| Grants | 275,073 | - | 275,073 | - | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| 275,073 | 33,241 | 308,314 | 5,515 | ||
| ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ||
| 3. | OTHER INCOME | ||||
| Restricted | Unrestricted | Total | Total | ||
| funds | funds | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Bank interest | - | 552 | 552 | 7 | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| - | 552 | 552 | 7 | ||
| ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ |
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2024
4. EXPENSE CLASSIFICATION
| Salaries & associated cost Animal feed and medical expenses Advertising and Entertaining Legal & Professional Repairs and vehicle costs Work wear Utilities IT and Phone Costs Post & Stationery Cleaning Travel and subsistence Insurance Training and subscriptions Bank charges and interest Donations Depreciation Sundry |
Raising Funds Charitable Activities Governance Costs 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ £ - 3,312 - 3,312 - - 8,611 - 8,611 - 704 - - 704 - - - 6,928 6,928 - - 23,732 - 23,732 8,698 - 2,657 - 2,657 200 297 2,904 99 3,300 1,336 108 1,052 36 1,196 468 64 628 21 713 893 263 2,571 88 2,922 142 480 4,695 160 5,335 9,816 448 4,376 149 4,973 1,002 112 1,096 37 1,245 451 - - 256 256 335 - 279 - 279 384 - 1,971 - 1,971 - 27 267 9 303 295 2,503 58,151 7,783 68,437 24,020 |
|---|---|
The allocation for overheads and utilities is as follows:
| Raising funds | 9% |
|---|---|
| Charitable activities | 88% |
| Governance | 3% |
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 December 2024
5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
None of the Trustees received remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024, nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Trustees' expenses
During the year no Trustees were reimbursed expenses.
6. STAFF COSTS
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Salaries and wages | 3,312 | - |
| Social security costs | - | - |
| Pension contributions | - | - |
| ────── | ────── | |
| 3,312 | - | |
| ══════ | ══════ | |
| The average number of total employees (headcount) during the | Number | Number |
| year was as follows: | ||
| Charitable Activities | 2 | - |
| ────── | ────── | |
| 2 | - | |
| ══════ | ══════ |
No employee received remuneration greater than £60,000 in the year (2023 – None).
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2024
7. TANGIBLE ASSETS
| Motor | Computer | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | vehicles | equipment | Equipment | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Cost | |||||
| At 1 January 2024 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Additions | 64,482 | 4,800 | 1,150 | 17,801 | 88,233 |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - | - |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | |
| At 31 December 2024 | 64,482 | 4,800 | 1,150 | 17,801 | 88,233 |
| ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | |
| Depreciation | |||||
| At 1 January 2024 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Charge for year | - | 352 | 97 | 1,522 | 1,971 |
| Disposals | - | - | - | - | - |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | |
| At 31 December 2024 | - | 352 | 97 | 1,522 | 1,97 |
| ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | |
| Net book amount at 31 | |||||
| December 2024 | 64,482 | 4,448 | 1,053 | 16,279 | 86,262 |
| ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | |
| Net book amount at 31 | |||||
| December 2023 | - | - | - | - | - |
| ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ | ══════ |
8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Trade creditors | 1,061 | - |
| Accruals | 3,240 | - |
| Taxation and social security | 122 | - |
| ────── | ────── | |
| 4,423 | - | |
| ══════ | ══════ |
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 December 2024
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| Unrestricted Funds General Fund Restricted Funds Grant Fund TOTAL FUNDS 2023 Comparative |
At 01.01.2024 Net Movement in funds Inter-fund Transfers At 31.12.2024 8,578 (29,180) 88,233 67,631 - 269,609 (88,233) 181,376 |
|---|---|
| 8,578 240,429 - 249,007 |
|
| 27,076 (18,498) 0 8,578 |
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| General Fund Grant Fund TOTAL FUNDS MOVEMENT 2023 Comparative |
Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds 33,793 (62,973) (29,180) 275,073 (5,464) 269,609 |
|---|---|
| 308,866 (68,437) 240,429 |
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| 5,522 (24,020) (18,498) |
10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
At the year end the charity was owed £312 (2023: £0) from Wildpay Solutions Ltd, a connected company.
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