**THE MILL HOUSE ANIMAL SANCTUARY ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED**
**30th JUNE 2025**
**CHARITY REGISTRATION NO. 512905**
**THE MILL HOUSE ANIMAL SANCTUARY YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE 2025**
|**Contents**|**Page**|
|---|---|
|Administrative Details|1|
|Trustees’ Report|2-3|
|Independent Examiner’s Report|4|
|Statement of Financial Activities|5|
|Balance Sheet|6|
|Notes to the Accounts|7-10|
## **THE MILL HOUSE ANIMAL SANCTUARY**
## **Administrative details:**
|Registered Charity Number:|512905|
|---|---|
|Charity Correspondent:|Mrs Patricia Hartley|
||Thorne Royd,|
||Hornthwaite Hill Road,|
||Thurlstone, Sheffield|
||S36 9QL|
|Chair (C) / Trustees (T):|Mrs Patricia Hartley (C)|
||Miss Jane Ann Wright (T)|
||Miss Beverley Howard (T)|
||Mrs Susan Hedges (T)|
||Mr Francis Cutler (T)|
||Mr Pual Howard (T)|
|Banker:|Virgin Money|
||66 Fargate Sheffield, S1 2HE|
|Independent Examiner:|Easy Accounts & Tax Ltd|
||Chartered Certified Accountants|
||C/O Easy Tax – Argentum,|
||510 Bristol Business Park,|
||Coldharbour Lane, Bristol,|
||United Kingdom, BS16 1EJ|
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## **THE MILL HOUSE ANIMAL SANCTUARY TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE 2025**
The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 30th June 2025. The accounts comply with current statutory requirements and the Statement of Recommended Practice “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” issued in March 2005.
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
The Trust is constituted by a Declaration of Charitable Trust dated 22 June 1982.
The Mill House Animal Sanctuary is a charity registered with the Charity Commission. The constitution was formally adopted on the 22 June 1982 and no changes have since been made to the constitution.
The trustees who have served during the year and since the year end are shown on page 1.
The Executive Committee controls and provides for the administration of the affairs of the Society and in particular:-
- a) Formulate to give effect to the general policy of the Society.
- b) Give general guidance to the sub-committees and receive and consider reports from them.
- c) Accept or reject applications for the membership of the Society.
- d) Submit an annual report, statement of accounts and balance sheet to the Annual General Meeting of the Society
- e) Generally act in the name of the Society
The management and day to day running of the charity is operated by the Executive Committee. During the year the Chairman of the Executive Committee was Patricia Hartley, with the Vice Chairman being Paul Howard. The secretary was Samantha Hartley and the Honorary Treasurer was Robert Hartley.
## **Objectives and Activities**
The principal activity of the society is the care and protection of animals and in particular horses who are in need of care and attention by reason of old age, sickness, maltreatment, neglect, poor circumstances, or other similar causes;
In furtherance of the above object but no further or otherwise the Society has the following powers:-
- a) to buy horses from markets and farms and thereby save them from slaughter. b) to place animals in “approved homes” where they will be looked after by people interested in their welfare and periodically visited to ensure the animals are receiving the necessary care.
- c) to do all such other things as are necessary for the attainment of the foregoing object.
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**THE MILL HOUSE ANIMAL SANCTUARY TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE 2025**
## **Achievements and Performance**
During the year ending 30 June 2025, the charity demonstrated a marked improvement in financial performance, achieving a surplus of £19,615 compared to a deficit of £76,482 in the previous year. This reflects stronger overall financial management and a recovery in income levels.
## **Financial Review**
The charity reported a strong financial recovery in the year ended 30 June 2025, moving from a deficit of £76,482 in the prior year to a surplus of £19,615. Total incoming resources increased significantly to £109,697 (2024: £57,592), largely driven by a substantial rise in legacy income (£78,741). Donation income declined to £27,321, indicating some variability in voluntary income streams.
Total expenditure dropped markedly to £90,082 (2024: £134,074), reflecting tighter cost control. Charitable activity costs fell to £46,281, while management and administration expenses decreased significantly to £43,800, contributing to the overall surplus.
On the balance sheet, total funds increased to £72,988 (2024: £53,373), all of which are unrestricted. Cash balances improved significantly to £54,474, strengthening short-term liquidity
Overall, while the charity’s financial position has strengthened due to increased income and reduced expenditure, reliance on legacy income and the presence of net current liabilities highlight ongoing financial risks that require careful management.
## **Investment Policy**
The investment powers are vested with the Executive Committee. The constitution does not contain any restrictions on investments.
## **Approval**
Signed on behalf of the trustees
## Patricia Hartley
Patricia Hartley (Apr 28, 2026 16:34:22 GMT+1)
-----------------------Mrs Patricia Hartley
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## **THE MILL HOUSE ANIMAL SANCTUARY INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE 2025**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 30th June 2025.
## **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) Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect:
- The accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
- The accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
- 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 requirements that 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 to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Jahanzab Arshad **Jahanzab Arshad (FCCA)**
**Director** Easy Accounts & Tax Limited Chartered Certified Accountants C/O Easy Tax - Argentum 510 Bristol Business Park Coldharbour Lane Bristol BS16 1EJ United Kingdom
Date: 27/04/2026
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## **THE MILL HOUSE ANIMAL SANCTUARY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE 2025**
|**Notes**
**Incoming resources**
Donations
2 ( a )
Legacies
2 ( b )
Gifts
2 ( c )
Rent for Millhouse (Cutler & Wright)
Bank interest receivable
**Total incoming resources**
**Resources expended**
**Cost of generating funds:**
Fundraising and Publicity
3
**Charitableexpenditure:**
Costs in furtherance of charitable objects
4
Management and Administration
5
**Total resources expended**
6
**Net incoming/outgoing) resources for the year**
**Reconciliation of funds**
Total funds brought forward at 1st July 2024
**Total funds carried forward at 30th June 2025**|**2025** **2024**
27,321
46,065
78,741
5,076
6,378
3,552
-
83
73|
|---|---|
||109,697
57,592|
||-
-
46,281
58,613
43,800
75,461|
||90,082
134,074|
|||
||**19,615**
**(76,482)**|
||53,373
129,855|
||**72,988**
**53,373**|
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## **THE MILL HOUSE ANIMAL SANCTUARY BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE 2025**
|**THE MILL HOUSE ANIMAL SANCTUARY**
**BALANCE SHEET**
**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE 2025**|||
|---|---|---|
|**Notes**
**Fixed assets**
Tangible assets
7
**Current assets**
Debtors
8
Cash in hand
9
**Current liabilities - amounts falling due within**
**one year**
10
**Net current assets/(liabilities)**
**Total assets less current liabilities**
**Represented by:**
Unrestricted fund
||**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
147,043
162,640|
||
|147,043
162,640
9,788
10,393
54,474
15,241|
|||64,263
25,634
(138,317)
(134,901)|
|||(74,054)
(109,267)|
|||**72,988** **53,373**|
|||**72,988** **53,373**|
Approved by the trustee on 27 April 2026
Patricia Hartley Patricia Hartley (Apr 28, 2026 16:34:22 GMT+1) **-------------------------** Mrs. Patricia Hartley
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**THE MILL HOUSE ANIMAL SANCTUARY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE 2025**
## **1. Accounting policies**
## **Basis of accounting**
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting by Charities published in March 2005.
## **Depreciation**
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
|Outside Buildings -25% reducing balance|
|---|
|Sundry Equipment -25% reducing balance|
|Land & Buildings -over 50 years|
|Motor Vehicles -25% reducing balance|
|Cat Chalet and Hut -25% reducing balance|
|Horse Trailer
-25% reducing balance|
## **Donations and gift aid**
Donations and gift aid are accounted for when received. Any tax recoverable arising on the receipts is accounted for on an accruals basis.
## **Investment and other income**
Investment and other income have been accounted for on an accruals basis.
## **2. Incoming resources**
|**a)**
**Donations**
Donations and fund raising activities
**b)**
**Legacies**
Legacies
**c)**
**Gifts**
Covenanted income
Gift aid credits|**2025**
**£**
27,321
**2024**
**£**
46,065|
|---|---|
||78,741
5,076|
||-
5,315
-
1,063|
||-
6,378|
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## **THE MILL HOUSE ANIMAL SANCTUARY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE 2025**
|**3.**
**Fundraising and Publicity**
Advertising costs
Other fundraising costs
**4.**
**Costs in furtherance of Charitable Objects**
**Provision of charitable services:**
Purchase and Upkeep of Animals
**5.**
**Management and Administration**
Salaries
Office costs
Audit & accountancy
fees
Legal and professional
Interest payable
Other
**6.**
**Total Resources Expended**
**StaffCosts Depreciation**
**Othercosts**
**£**
**£**
**£**
Direct charitable
**-**
**-**
**46,281**
expenditure
Fundraising and
**-**
**-**
**-**
publicity
Management and
**10,729**
**15,598**
**17,473**
administration
**10,729**
**15,598**
**63,394**|**3.**
**Fundraising and Publicity**
Advertising costs
Other fundraising costs
**4.**
**Costs in furtherance of Charitable Objects**
**Provision of charitable services:**
Purchase and Upkeep of Animals
**5.**
**Management and Administration**
Salaries
Office costs
Audit & accountancy
fees
Legal and professional
Interest payable
Other
**6.**
**Total Resources Expended**
**StaffCosts Depreciation**
**Othercosts**
**£**
**£**
**£**
Direct charitable
**-**
**-**
**46,281**
expenditure
Fundraising and
**-**
**-**
**-**
publicity
Management and
**10,729**
**15,598**
**17,473**
administration
**10,729**
**15,598**
**63,394**|**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
46,281
58,613
**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
10,729
36,628
31,671
37,323
928 1,009
40
31
-
-
432
470
43,800
75,461
**Total**
**Funds**
Total
Funds
**2025**
2024
**£**
**£**
**46,281**
**58,613**
**-**
**-**
**43,800**
**75,461**|
|---|---|---|
||**10,729**
**15,598**
**63,394**|
**90,081**
**134,074**|
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## **THE MILL HOUSE ANIMAL SANCTUARY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE 2025**
## **7. Tangible Fixed Assets**
|**Cost**
At 1 Jul 2024
Additions
Disposals
**At 30 Jun 2025**
**Depreciation**
At 1 Jul 2024
Charge for the year
On Disposals
**At 30 Jun 2025**
**Net Book Value**
**At 30 Jun 2025**
At 30 Jun2024|**Outside**
**Cat**
**Sundry**
**LandandOtherassets**
**Total**
**buildings chalet &**
**hut**
**equipment**
**buildings**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**52,090**
**728**
**131,554**
**200,500**
**83,120**
**467,992**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**52,090**
**728**
**131,554**
**200,500**
**83,120**
**467,992**
**50,360**
**624**
**99,788**
**84,210**
**70,370**
**305,352**
**433**
**26**
**7,942**
**4,010**
**3,188**
**15,598**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**|
|---|---|
||**50,793**
**650**
**107,730**
**88,220**
**73,558**
**320,950**
**1,298**
**78**
**23,825**
**112,280**
**9,563**
**147,043**|
||**1,730**
**104**
**31,766**
**116,290**
**12,750**
**162,640**|
## **8. Debtors**
|Income tax recoverable
Prepayments
V.A.T. recoverable
**k and in hand**
Current account
Cash in hand|**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
6,796
6,796
1,375
1,375
1,617
2,222|
|---|---|
||9,788
10,393|
||**2025**
**£**
**2024**
**£**
54,382
15,226
92
15|
||54,474
15,241|
## **9. Cash at bank and in hand**
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## **THE MILL HOUSE ANIMAL SANCTUARY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE 2025**
## **10. Liabilities - amounts falling due within one year**
|Trade creditors
Bank loan
Other creditors
Bank current a/c
Accruals|
|**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
1,097
561
-
-
136,619
133,665
-
-
600
675
138,317
134,901|
|---|---|---|
Other creditors relates to money outstanding to Mrs P Hartley, a trustee of the charity. The balance at 30th June 2025 was £136,619 (2024 - £133,665).
## **11. Trustees Remuneration and Expenses**
No Remuneration was paid to the trustees during the year.
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