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2023-04-30-accounts

Registered Charity Number: 702888

Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2023 for The Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre

PBT Accountancy Ltd 282 Hatherley Road Cheltenham GL51 6HR

Contents Page
Company Information 1
Trustee's Report 2 - 7
Accountant's Report 8
Statement of Financial Activities 9
Balance Sheet 10
Cash Flow Statement 11
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 12
Notes to the Financial Statements
13 -18
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

19 -20

Charity Number 702888 Accountants PBT Accountancy Ltd 282 Hatherley Road Cheltenham GL51 6HR

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The Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

The trustees present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 April 2023.

Objectives and Activities

  1. To prevent cruelty and relieve the suffering and distress of wildlife needing care and attention.

  2. Advance the education of the public in the study of wildlife, wildlife first aid and rehabilitation, conservation and the prevention of cruelty to animals.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:

On Sunday 3 July 2022 we hosted our biggest Open Day ever. The sun shone and our supporters came in droves. The planned improvements to access and parking arrangements proved a significant improvement to improve the overall visitor experience (we have a few more tweaks and improvements in mind for next year as well). This was the first time in 3 years we have been able to invite the public inside the hospital in significant numbers and this also proved a huge draw. After the success of the 2021 event, we were slightly amazed and extremely delighted to raise a staggering £18,889.02

At the end of 2022 our final patient tally for the calendar year was 7542, some 400 fewer than the previous year, but still over 400 more than in 2020 and over a 95% increase from total number admitted just 7 years ago in 2015. Despite the impact from Avian Influenza (more to follow on that subject), birds make up just under two thirds of all our patients. Hedgehogs continue to be the species we admit most frequently with 1692 treated during 2022, which is over a fifth of the total patient count.

During this year we have been pleased to offer training placements to 54 students studying either a veterinary or animal related course from several different UK colleges and universities, as well as international institutions. These opportunities allow us to play a role in educating the next generation of veterinary professionals and rehabilitators and help to increase knowledge and experience in the extremely specialist field of wildlife treatment and rehabilitation.

Our charity shops in Tewkesbury and Evesham continue to thrive and the combined income from both of our charity shops makes up 30% of our total income and it is no exaggeration to say we simply could not exist without the shops and therefore by extension the staff, volunteers and the customers who keep them so busy.

Avian Influenza has continued to have a significant impact on our operations this year as positive cases continued to be reported across the country. We have constantly reviewed our protocols and regularly adjusted our admissions policies for all birds and particularly water birds. In Nov 2022 we experienced our closest call to date with a patient in care beginning to display potential symptoms, immediate steps were taken to contain the situation including a complete halt in further admissions of any birds. Very fortunately, following fast track testing by APHA (Animal and Plant Health Agency), Avian Influenza was eliminated as the cause of the symptoms.

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The Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

Financial review: Total income for the year was 2023 £878,278 2022 £ 902,093 Expenses for the year were 2023 £730,219 2022 £708,642

This gives a surplus of £148,059 for the year.

Major sources of income for the year:

Donatons Inc Legacies 2023 £358,747 2022 £405,303
Charity shop takings (Evesham) 2023 £185,470 2022 £146,944
Membership 2023 £83,492 2022 £85,127
Charity shop takings (Tewkesbury) 2023 £83,797 2022 £78,709
Sale of Goods 2023 £52,783 2022 £60,856
Gif aid scheme 2023 £49,023 2022 £39,386
Open Day 2023 £18,889 2022 £17,317
Major expenses for the year:



Wages and employment costs* 2023 £572,620 2022 £458,248
Charity shop expenses* (Evesham) 2023 £22,969 2022 £46,976
Charity shop expenses* (Tewkesbury) 2023 £21,127 2022 £32,869
Utlites 2023 £13,738 2022 £24,376
Veterinary expenses 2023 £19,562 2022 £22,684
Food stufs 2023 £14,027 2022 £11,674

*For the year ending Apr 2022 Wages and employment cost relating to charity shop staff were accounted under Charity shop expenses. For year ending Apr 2023 Wages and employment cost relating to charity shop staff are accounted under Wages and employment costs.

The trustees have not adopted a policy on the Revaluation of fixed assets and on this basis, Land is disclosed at cost on the balance sheet and in Note 5 and amounts to £7,676. However, in the opinion of the trustees, if the land were to be re-valued its value would have increased, however in the current financial climate it is very difficult to estimate a value. The trustees feel that it would not be in the best interest of the charity to have the land professionally valued as the charities cash resources could be better used elsewhere.

Payroll costs now account for over 75% of the charity's expenses. As the charity continues to expand and treat more and more patients, more care and support staff are required to support the smooth running of the hospital and to ensure high standards are maintained. Individual staff costs are low with all care, shop, and support staff on a wage slightly over the minimum legal wage and the Management team and veterinary team on a wage far less than would be expected in private practice. The trustees took the decision this year to approve an above average pay rise across the board for our staff this year to try to help them cope with the cost-of-living crisis. Our staff are our biggest asset, the skills and dedication of our hardworking people, regardless of their role, are the backbone and lifeblood of the hospital. Every one of them plays a vital role in the day-to-day operation of the whole organisation.

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The Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charities current and future activities. The charity carries out these objects by:

In summary

This has been yet another hugely successful year for the charity which continues to grow and develop both in terms of patients helped but also the supporting structures. We continued to be challenged by the impact of Avian Influenza. We are immensely proud of the way our staff and volunteers have kept the hospital operating throughout, even when forced to make impossible decisions. The challenges have been many and varied but the ability of the staff and volunteers to adapt and the resilience they have shown has been a credit to them all.

Given that the UK has been in the throes of a cost-of-living crisis throughout this financial year, seeing many of our costs rise significantly, to end with an accounting surplus is unexpected and very positive. However, with monthly costs of over £60,000 a month we must continue to carefully monitor spending and ensure that good value is always obtained on the day-to-day spend as well as capital items.

Reserves Policy:

Financial reserves are necessary to support the charity in case of difficulty. However, the charity is solely reliant upon donations, charity shop income and legacies to maintain a sufficient reserve level. At the end of the year the charity held sufficient reserves to continue for over 11.5 months.

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The Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

Future Plans:

  1. To continue to operate the wildlife hospital and two charity shops in their current locations.

  2. To continue to treat and where possible rehabilitate and release any British wildlife casualty brought to the hospital.

  3. To continue to monitor and adapt to the ever-changing situation surrounding Avian Influenza. Particularly responding to advice and regulations issued by DEFRA.

  4. To continue to raise funds towards the hospital expansion plans previously described.

  5. To further improve facilities for the care and rehabilitation of casualties at each stage of their care.

  6. To continue to offer a range of courses to further the education of the public in Wildlife First aid.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing Document

Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre is a registered charity constituted under a Deed of trust (Dated 1st May 1990). Registered charity number 702888.

Governance

The Charity is governed by the Trustees and meetings are held as and when required, but at least annually. Additional Trustees are appointed by the existing Trustees. All newly appointed and existing trustees are reminded regularly of their responsibilities.

Trustees

Trustees remain in post until they opt to retire from the role or are removed by a resolution approved by at least two thirds of the remaining trustees. New trustees are approved and appointed by existing trustees and are drawn from supporters or volunteers of the charity usually by recommendation of existing trustees or managers.

All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or benefit. All trustees upon appointment sign a declaration of eligibility, conflict of interest policy and a code of conduct including the charity safeguarding policy.

Risk management

The Trustees have identified the major risks which face the charity and are satisfied that systems are in place to

mitigate the effect of those risks. These matters are kept under regular review.

Policies

All care staff operate under the supervision and instruction of our resident vet Dr Anna Sturaro MRCVS and receive training appropriate to their role.

The charity has policies in the respect of; Safeguarding, Staff Code of Conduct, Equality and Diversity, Anti Bullying and Harassment policy, Disclosure of Malpractice in the Workplace (Whistle blower) policy, Child Safeguarding policy, Complaints Policy, Trustee, Staff and Volunteer handbooks, Health and Safety, Discipline and grievance, and Lone working.

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The Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION

Charity name Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre
Alternative names Vale Wildlife Hospital
VWH
Registered Charity Number 702888
Principal address and registered office Station Road,
Beckford,
Tewkesbury
GL20
7AN
Trustees Mr Gary Lockwood
Mrs Sally Lockwood
Mrs Maggie Chapman-Smith
Mr Tony Nevin
Founder Mrs Caroline Gould
Managers Mr Dean Harrison
Mr Martin Brookes
Veterinary Surgeon Dr Anna Sturaro MRCVS
Accountants PBT Accountancy Ltd
282 Hatherley Road
Cheltenham
GL51 6HR
Bankers The Co-operative Bank plc
PO Box 101
1 Balloon Street
Manchester
M60 4EP
CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ

Related Parties:

There are no related party transactions accountable for within the charity.

Assets

No assets are held on behalf of any other person or organisation.

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The Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES

Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair

view of the state of the affairs of the charity and of surplus or deficit for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

For and on behalf of the Trustees of Vale Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre

Maggie Chapman-Smith Trustee Date: 07/09/23

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The Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

Report of the Accountant to the members of Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with our terms of engagement and to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Charities Act 2011 that relate to preparing the financial activities of the charity for the year ended 30 April 2023.

We have prepared these based on the accounting records, information and explanations provided by you. We do not express any opinion on the financial statements.

We have no concerns and have come across not matters in connection to which the attention should be drawn to this report to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed

11[th] December 2023

PBT Accountancy Ltd 282 Hatherley Road Cheltenham GL51 6HR

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The Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre Statement of Financial Activities

for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
Other trading activities
3
Investment income
4
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
5
Charitable activities
General charitable activities
6
Other
Total
NET INCOME
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
30/04/2023
30/04/2022
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
fund
fund
£
£
410522
532650
460665
362986
10066
6501
881252
902137
20886
99135
728654
596526
0
38182
749541
733843
131712
168294

749790

581496
881502
749790

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The Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre Balance Sheet

for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
11

CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks

12
Cash at bank andinhand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one
year
13
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
14
TOTAL FUNDS
30/04/2023
30/04/2022
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
fund
fund
£
£
180867
128690

19500
20000
695617
615374
715117
635374
-6391
-14,274
-6391
621100
889593
749790
889593
749790
889593
749790
889593
749790

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issues on 23[rd ] November 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:

….......................................................

Mr Gary Lockwood

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The Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre Cashflow Statement

for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Interest received
Net cash used in investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the
reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
reporting period
30/04/2023
30/04/2022
£
£
148819
207560
148819
207560
-71484
-14114
2908
48
-68576
-14066
80243
193494
615374
421880
695617
615374

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The Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre Notes to the Cashflow Statement

for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income for the reporting period
(as per the Statement of Financial
Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Interest received
Decrease/(increase) in stocks
Increase in creditors
Net cash provided by operations
30/04/2023
30/04/2022
£
£
131712
168294
19307
35574
-2908
(48)
500
415
208
3325
148819
207560

2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET

FUNDS
Net cash
Cash at bank and in hand
Total
At 30/04/22
Cash flow At 30/04/23
£
£
£
615374
80243
695617
615374
80243
695617

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The Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, 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 financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Freehold property in accordance with the property Plant and Machinery 25% on cost Motor Vehicles 25% on cost

Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

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The Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Gifts
Donations
Gift aid
Legacies
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
Other grants
3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Shop income
Collections & events
RSPCA Donation
Sale of goods
4. INVESTMENT INCOME
Rents received
Deposit account interest
30/04/2023
30/04/2022
£
£
2750
2788
212647
230150
49023
39387
146101
260325
410522
532650
30/04/2023
30/04/2022
£
£
28808
37672
30/04/2023
30/04/2022
£
£
269268
225654
107876
53972
18005
22504
36708
60856
431857
362986
30/04/2023
30/04/2022
£
£
7158
6453
2908
48
10066
6501

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The Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

5. RAISING FUNDS

Other trading activities

5. RAISING FUNDS
Other trading activities
Licensing
Car boot expenses
Other expenses
Open day expenses
Shop expenses
30/04/2023
30/04/2022
£
£
371
20
0
557
0
960
2085
2001
18431
95597
20886
99135

6. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS

Direct Support costs Totals
Costs (see note 7)
£ £ £
General charitable activities 722874 6280 729154

7. SUPPORT COSTS

General charitable activities

Governance costs £ 6280

8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 April 2023 nor for the year ended 30 April 2023.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 April 2023 nor for the year ended 30 April 2023

9. STAFF COSTS

Wages and salaries
Other pension costs
30/04/2023
30/04/2022

548308

472752
24313

8927
572621
481679

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

Management
General staff
30/04/2023
30/04/2022
7
5
25
30
32
35

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The Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

9. STAFF COSTS - continued

No employees received emoluments more than £60,000.

10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
Investment income
Total
Unrestricted
fund
£
532650
362986
6501
902137
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
Charitable activities
General charitable activities
Other
Total
NET INCOME
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
99135
596526
38182
733843
168294
581496
749790

11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 30 April 2022
Additions
At 30 April 2023
DEPRECIATION
At 30 April 2022
Charge for year
At 30 April 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 April 2023
At 30 April 2022
Freehold Plant and
Motor
Fixtures &
property machinery vehicles
Fittings
Totals
£
£
£
£
£
302078
392571
39843

734492
29153
0
32330
10001
71484
331231
392571
72173
10001
805976




0
213348
352611
39843
0
605802
15779
3528
0
0
19307
229127
356139
39843
0
625109




0
102104
36432
32330
10001
180867
88730
39960
0
0
128690

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The Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

12. STOCKS

30/04/2023 30/04/2022
£ £
19500 20000
AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
30/04/2023 30/4/22
£ £
Trade creditors 895 14274
Taxation andsocialsecurity 0 0
Other creditors 0 0
895
14274

Stocks

13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 01/05/2022
Net
movement
of funds
At 30/04/2023
£
£
£
749790
131712
881502
749790
131712
881502

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement in
funds
£
£
£
881252
-749541
131712
881252
-749541
131712

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net
movement
At
At 01/05/21
in funds
30/04/2022
£
£
£
581496
168294
749790
581496
168294
749790

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The Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement in
funds
£
£
£
902137
-733843
168294
902137
-733843
168294

14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended
in funds
£
£
£
1483633
-565549
918084
1483633
-565549
918084

15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30 April 2023.

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The Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre Detailed Financial Statement of Activities for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Gifts
Donations
Gift aid
Legacies
Grants
Other trading activities
Shop income
Collections & events
RSPCA Donation
Sale of goods
Investment income
Rents received
Deposit accountinterest
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Other trading activities
Licensing
Car boot expenses
Other expenses
Open day expenses
Shop expenses
Charitable activities
Wages
Pensions
Hire of plant and machinery
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Carried forward
30/04/2023
30/04/2022
£
£
2750
2788
212647
230150
49023
39387
146101
260325
28808
37672
269268
225654
107876
53972
18005
22504
36708
60856
431857
362986
7158
6453
2908
48
10066
6501
881252
902137
371
20
-
557
-
960
2085
2001
18431
95597
20886
99135
548307
472752
24313
8927
7353
6548
2772
5797
14899
15528
5475
5751
603119
515303

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The Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre Detailed Financial Statement of Activities for the Year Ended 30 April 2023

Charitable activities
Brought forward
Sundries
Subscriptions & donations
Ebay
IT
Repairs & maintenance
Veterinary expenses
Disinfectant & cleaning
Animal food
Motor expenses
Waste disposal
Animal bedding
Printing & stationary
Postage
Advertising
Bank charges
Canteen
Opening stock
Other expenses
Closing stock
Other
Rent, rates & water rates
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
Support costs
Governance costs
Accountancy fees
Other legal & professional
Total resources expended
Net income
30/04/2023
30/04/2022
£
£
603119
515303
3151
323
3482
846
-
74
3721
4046
9612
12751
19563
21248
1331
1663
14028
11244
10175
9164
2069
2219
264
354
3005
3388
891
2854
125
30
250
219
441
550
20000
20415
1673
740
- 19,500
-20000
677400
587431
25667
2608
19307
35574
44974
38182
1116
4380
5164
4715
6280
9095
749541
733843
131712
168294

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