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Annual Report
2014/15
Over 90 years of
caring for animals
Wood Green, The Animals Charity is the Registered Trademark of Wood Green Animal Shelters.
Registered Charity No. 298348.
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Highlights 2015
Saving lives
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Reaching out
10
From paws to doors
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Ask the experts
14
Celebrating 90 years
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Money matters
18
Hearts and minds
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Spreading the message
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People power
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Keen to be green
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Financial Review
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This is Wood Green, The Animal
Charity’s Report for the financial
year ending 31 March 2015.
The Report sets out information about Wood
Green’s purpose, operations, strategy, people
and those activities aimed at delivering positive,
social, cultural and environmental impacts.
The following messages from Mrs C Waldron,
Chairman of Trustees and Mr Clive Byles, Chief
Executive, highlight both Wood Green’s performance
during the year and the outlook for the charity.
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Welcome to the 2014-2015 Wood Green Annual Report.
This, our 90th year has been a very special time for us, a time to reflect on
our past and an opportunity to drive forward our ambitions for the future.
More than ever before, we have raised public awareness of our work, reaching out from our four regional centres and charity shops,
and building an outstanding national reputation for our animal welfare expertise. At the heart of our success is our ability to retain the
feel of a local charity, regardless of our national reach. We are big enough to effect change but small enough to respond to the needs of
the 5,270 animals and 200,000 visitors that came through our doors this year.
Like all charities we are combating lifestyle changes that impact everyone and our centres are always full and straining to house those
in need of our care. Worryingly, the number of animals needing critical care when they come to us is increasing, with 44% needing
more complex treatment and more animals than ever before requiring referral to a veterinary specialist. With the generosity of our
supporters we have been able to respond to that challenge, making sure that every animal we rehome is in the best possible health.
Once animals are ready for rehoming, our key challenge is to ensure that each one finds their forever home. Popular breed types and
young pets are always the first to be rehomed from all of our centres but inevitably less popular breeds, those needing medical care and
older animals, drop down the list. To confront that challenge head on we created and launched National Unwanted Pet Week in May
2014. Response from the great British public was overwhelming and it is a campaign that we will repeat and build on in this year.
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In 2014 we strived to extend our provision within the communities in which we are based. By
establishing our newly formed Behaviour and Training Consultancy Team to work in tandem with our
community engagement activities, we seek to advise, inform and educate the public, to affect change
in people’s thinking around pet ownership. In order to place this activity in the heart of the community
we opened, in Spalding, the first of a new generation of shops that will allow our customers to buy
goods, get advice about their pets and access our services.
Throughout 2014
...we responded
to the needs of the
Finally, in this report we review the impact of our work and you will see that when we help animals we
also help the communities around them. Our Northampton Centre, which celebrated its first birthday
this year, is a prime example and one of our most exciting programmes. This unique partnership,
with The Bee Hive Centre, offers a place where we can serve the community as both a rehoming and
advice facility alongside the provision of animal welfare education for students with a range of learning
needs. Its success has surpassed our expectations and has created a buzz nationally.
The year ahead will be an exciting one, with plans to develop, strengthen and continue the excellent
work that our talented team of staff and volunteers have already achieved.
My thanks go to our Trustees and to all of Wood Green’s supporters who we rely on to keep our doors
open to every animal in need. On behalf of us all, thank you.
5,270
animals
and had
200,000
visitors
to our four
centres.
Clive Byles, Chief Executive.
...Once
animals are
ready for
rehoming, our
key challenge is
to ensure that
each one finds
their forever
home.
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Trustees’ report
I am delighted to report on our performance and impact of the last 12
months, together with our plans for the future. At the beginning of 2014,
the Board of Trustees agreed to invest up to £1.25 million of our reserves
to help Wood Green achieve its objectives, which we have successfully
implemented over this financial year. Changes include improving the
visitor experience at our centres and restructuring our London Centre
to deliver outreach and education support to our local communities.
We have also created new posts to support our animal welfare work
and have invested in the critical areas of volunteering and fundraising,
allowing us to build strong foundations to support Wood Green’s future.
Finding homes for all of our animals is a constant challenge, particularly when they arrive at our
doors needing intensive support, often with very limited background history. The scale, depth
and detail of our assessment process for each animal is remarkable and it is essential that we
continue to communicate just how much we do, to allay any concerns of those who rehome.
Investing in our animal welfare and behavioural expertise will allow us to do just that.
Near the end of the year, Wood Green was gifted an exceptionally generous legacy, which has
left us with an unexpected surplus for the year. We are very grateful to our generous benefactors.
Their kindness has already impacted on the work that we can deliver in 2015 and will set us firmly
on the path to achieving two major capital investments next year, the building of two replacement
catteries. With your continued support we are confident that this next major milestone in our
history can be achieved.
Our staff and volunteers remain at the core of our work and we aspire to educate, develop
and support them at all levels of the charity, empowering them to take ownership of their own
learning. With that in mind we have made the decision to invest significantly in our training
programmes during the coming financial year. Our Learning and Development programme,
launched this year, will ensure that we provide the platform to build capability within the
organisation and surpass our performance year on year. We will also continue to invest in our
inspirational volunteers and have plans to increase this valuable team to a total of 500 across all
four centres.
Next year will also see us focus on our customers and the animal welfare journey that they
experience. Our ambition is to build a long standing relationship with each and every one, which
lasts from our first point of contact for the rest of their lives. Through investment in our facilities, our
staff and our message we will hear our customers more clearly, sharing our passion and worldclass expertise to really make a difference.
Mrs C Waldron,
Chair of Trustees
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Objectives and activities
Our mission
Our vision
is of a world where
all pets are well
cared for in loving
homes for life.
To fund our work,
Wood Green is reliant
on the generosity and
support of the public.
is to take in unwanted and lost animals,
provide shelter and care, find secure and loving
homes, provide advice, support and guidance for
pet owners and increase the public’s awareness of its
responsibility towards animals in society.
From humble beginnings, we are now one of the biggest
rehoming charities in the UK, reaching thousands of people
through our education and outreach services. Across our
four centres in Godmanchester, London, Heydon and now
at the Bee Hive in Northampton, our 90 year promise
to care for animals sees us save, home and enrich
the lives of cats, dogs, chickens, rabbits, mice,
guinea pigs, ferrets and more.
The purpose of Wood Green – why we exist
The principal aims of Wood Green are to:
Provide the best possible care and relief for animals suffering from injury, sickness,
ill treatment or neglect and to find them new homes
Provide accommodation for unwanted or homeless animals and deliver a rehoming service
Provide excellent facilities and local employment through our four centres
Promote good animal welfare and responsible pet ownership by providing support,
guidance and education to members of the public.
Work in partnership with those who share our vision
Set standards of animal welfare in the UK and beyond
Deliver sustainable growth through fundraising activities.
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WOOD GREEN, THE ANIMALS CHARITY
ANNUAL REPORT 2014/15
Saving lives
Our impact:
Wood Green saves lives. We assess every animal in our care, reducing
their pain and stress to give them the best possible chance of recovery.
Our veterinary team completed 10,910 animal checks this year, for those animals entering our
care, those signed over to us from their owners, strays and even an injured duck brought in from a
local village pond! We also operated on 2,745 animals but tragically, the number of pets needing
intensive treatment and surgery is on the rise.
This year we have sent more cases to specialist veterinary referral centres than ever before.
These were complex cases which we could not deal with internally or even with the help our local
veterinary hospital. Despite these centres offering us significant discounts, the cost per case often
runs into thousands of pounds. Why do we do it? Well our aim for every animal is to give them the
greatest chance of finding a new home, without putting a burden on their new owners. When they
leave our surgery they will be in the best possible health, ready to find their forever home.
our vetinary
team completed
10,910
2,745
animal checks &
operations
Zoe’s story
for this
A routine check on three year old Zoe, led to a life changing operation
r, so
bubbly Bichon Frise. Our on-site vets picked up a significant heart murmu
results
we arranged for her to have a cardiac ultrasound with a specialist. The
lead to
showed she had a serious cardiac condition that, left untreated, can
on
conditi
premature death. Zoe wasn’t in imminent danger but we knew her
a
was a potential time bomb so we referred her for specialist surgery, with
95% success rate, at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals.
Less than a month after her operation, and with a little love from her
foster carer, Zoe made a full recovery and found her perfect home
along with her sister.
Measuring our impact:
TARGET SET FOR 2015
WHAT WE ACHIEVED
NEW TARGETS FOR 2016
700 vet consultations
per month
920
31% more than target
893 vet consultations
per month
210 operations
per month
9% more than target
400 nurse checks per month
per site (excluding London)
68% more than target
229
Animals booked in
within 4 days
674
96 vet hours per week
501 nurse hours per week
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...our aim for
every animal is
to give them the
greatest chance
of finding a new
home, without
putting a burden
on their new
owners.
44%
of the animals we saw
needed more than basic
veterinary
treatment
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Reaching out
Our impact:
Wood Green reaches out to a national audience, educating the
public about responsible pet ownership
Through our centres at Godmanchester, Heydon, London and Northampton we have welcomed over
200,000 people this year to events, workshops and tours.
Over 2,500 people joined us in Godmanchester for our 2014 Annual Animal
Fun Day. As well as entering their four-legged friends into dog show categories
such as the Quickest Sausage Sniffer and the Best Biscuit Catcher, families
enjoyed tours of the different sections of Wood Green and enjoyed a host
of exciting activities, from guinea pig and goat feeding to animal talks.
Our beautiful Godmanchester Centre hosts some of our more unusual animals and this year our Field
and Small Animal’s team welcomed Alpaca and donkeys into the fold along with ponies and sheep.
This year also saw our first chicken rescue partnership with the British Hen Welfare Trust. It was a
spectacular success, with over 216 hens rehomed through our Field Team in just one day and 3,000
ex-caged hens finding new homes across the UK. A survey of the new owners highlighted an added
benefit of the event – half of the new hen owners had never visited Wood Green before.
Our teams work proactively to reach out to the communities that we serve, spreading the Wood Green
message through clinics, weight management programmes, vaccinations and pet MoTs. For the first time
our on-site Community Education team has also worked closely with Academies in a deprived area of
Peterborough to launch a Pet Club and host the first Living with Dogs event delivered in the community.
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The Northampton Centre team celebreating
their first birthday in January of this year.
Our newest centre in Northampton, based at the Bee Hive, opened in January 2014 and has surpassed
our expectations. We rehomed 152 rabbits, guinea pigs and chickens in our first year, visitor numbers
are increasing and we look forward to building on its success over the coming months. In July our first
group of students studying animal care passed their Level 1 and 2 award in Caring for Animals with
flying colours. During the three week course students learn how to look after small animals, so they can
become responsible pet owners and can progress to a career or further education within animal care.
Our plans to shift the focus of our London Centre towards more community engagement are
already making a difference. Our target was to create 10 new education links but the early successes
achieved by our incredible staff had a ripple effect, leading to 300 new links. Plans for this year
include ‘Pets in the Park, 2015’, a joint venture with partners including Hackney Council and Battersea
Dogs and Cats Home Community Education Team.
The greatest demand at the London Centre has been for our new preventative clinics, with 143
clinics already held this year supporting 1,282 pets and their owners. Our London team also
delivered a Communicats Project surpassing the target to trap, neuter and return over 100 cats
living in community cat colonies in the area. These activities not only improve the cats’ welfare,
they also reduce their negative perception within the community.
In January the London team delivered dog safety education talks at the Hackney Junior Citizenship
scheme reaching over 1,000 primary school children, teachers and parents.
Our plans for the future include creating a family friendly Responsible Pet Ownership video available
through social media. Our Community Education team are also developing a new curriculum pack, which
will provide a resource for GCSE ICT students, with a range of statistics and facts about Wood Green.
Attendance at
outreach and clinic
activities services
TARGET SET
FOR 2015
WHAT WE
ACHIEVED
NEW TARGETS
FOR 2016
1,300
2,201
2,400
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Connect FM’s ‘Treat Your Team’ delivered
cupcakes to the Northampton team to
celebrate our hard work.
143
clinics held this
year, supporting
1,282
pets & owners
From paws to doors
Top 5
dog breeds
Our impact:
Every one of the 5,270 animals through our doors this year benefitted
from a tailored care package, giving them the best chance of finding
their forever home.
Demand for our rehoming centres continues to rise – in total 5,270 animals came through our doors this
year. Our Dog welfare team was so busy before Christmas that we had to put a temporary stop on taking
in any new animals, as our kennels and foster homes were at full capacity. Heartbreakingly, Wood Green
often supports the most damaged pets, those broken both physically and mentally. Popular breed types
and young pets are always the first to be rehomed from all of our centres but inevitably, the less popular
and more common breed types, some of the small animals and those who are older or need medical
care drop down the list.
To tackle the issue we have brought together expertise from across the charity, creating a new
focus group to address the rehoming of long term residents. Last year we also launched a national
campaign; National Unwanted Pet Week and were overwhelmed with the public response.
Some of our more anxious animals and those about to give birth just do not cope in our rehoming
centres and for those the only solution is fostering. Demand for this service is only going to increase
so over the next year we will be recruiting intensively to ensure our most vulnerable animals have a
safe, tranquil environment to wait for their forever home.
Crossbreeds, Staffordshire
Bull Terriers, Jack Russells,
Lurchers & Labradors
Longest
stay for animal:
Satin the Spiny Mouse
– 1,108 days
He finally found a
home in April
Top 5
coat colour for cats
Black & white, Black,
Tabby, Tabby White
& Ginger
Many of our staff foster animals too….Stanley Anna came to us when her owner
had to move to a flat. Our team noticed that she was showing signs of stress
and chasing her tail, which is an unusual behaviour in cats. Stanley Anna was
fostered by a member of our team and she has flourished, her tail chasing is
almost non-existent. Now we are just waiting for her perfect family to arrive.
The journey our visitors take within the animal rehoming process is critical to building a lifelong
supportive relationship with our customers and their pets. This year we have launched a new
customer journey training programme, with all staff completing an eight week course to ensure
we deliver an outstanding and consistent service when customers visit our rehoming sections.
Our focus on customer service will continue into next year and beyond, when our dog welfare team
will extend opening hours, following consultation with our customers.
TARGET SET
FOR 2015
WHAT WE
ACHIEVED
NEW TARGETS
FOR 2016
Return rate for animals
3%
3%
3%
Animals fostered
250
248
215
Average stay for dogs
30 days
36 days
32 days
Average stay for cats
35 days
29 days
30 days
TARGETS
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Stanley Anna
Average
stay for dogs
36 days
Happy endings – Petal’s story.
I just thought would update you on
how much I am loving my new home.
Thank you for the card and for looking
after me so well. I miss you all too but
my mummy says I am the best thing
that has ever happened to her. I love
my walks and have made lots of new
friends in the fields and woods and
enjoy outrunning them all – even with
just my three legs!
Thank you Wood Green for finding me
my forever home.
Love, Petal xxx
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Ask the experts
Our impact:
Wood Green’s animal welfare and behaviour expertise changes
the lives of pets and their owners across the UK
Wood Green has developed a national reputation as animal behaviour and welfare specialists.
Across our charity, staff take more than a thousand calls and emails every week from pet owners.
Some are desperate for help and advice and others are just looking for tips or more extensive advice
to help with their pet’s training and behaviour.
Demand had grown to such an extent that our behaviour specialists were struggling to meet
enquiries alongside their day job. So this year we made the decision to set up a separate service and
the Animal Welfare, Behaviour and Training Consultancy team was born – focusing on training staff,
volunteers and educating the public.
The team comprises three Wood Green welfare and training stalwarts,
qualified dog behaviourist Sue Ketland, cat welfare specialist Juliette Jones
and canine trainer and welfare expert Wendy Kruger. Between them they
have more than 50 years’ hands-on animal welfare, behaviour and training
experience and they have tackled thousands of tricky pet conundrums and
training challenges over the years. This habit busting trio have supported
pets and their owners across the UK.
Already this year, through one-to-one sessions alone, the team have worked their magic, tackling
behavioural issues with 70 pets and their owners to keep precious animals at home. Memorable
moments include training a deaf cat through sign language, to help it find a new home, teaching an
owner how to coax their cat out of a cellar and training a dog to overcome his fear of nail clipping!
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Now the team have the time and resources to reach people regionally, and nationally, through radio
‘ask the expert’ sessions, prime time news coverage and features in newspapers and magazines.
They also held their first Ask the Expert session at our Godmanchester Centre in February and will
continue these sessions throughout the year. Alongside internal training at our Centres, the team
have advised other animal charities and have delivered training to students from The College of
Animal Welfare.
Plans for the coming year include extending support to other animal charities and developing joint
charity campaigns including ‘Dogs die in hot cars’ and Dog Bite Prevention Week.
Milo’s story
Wood Green’s Dog Welfare Team had reached
the point where they were considering whether
Milo, a 1 year old Labrador, could really be
rehomed. He had serious impulse control issues
and was a compulsive bin raider who would
chew and often eat literally everything in sight.
Wendy worked closely with him for six weeks and with such intense,
one-to-one support his behaviour improved dramatically. Following
a trial run in Wendy’s own home, the team felt Milo was ready for
his forever family. Wendy drove him herself and spent two hours
with the family, demonstrating his training and supporting them until
he accepted the house boundaries. She then left them alone for an
hour together and finally brought Milo back to Wood Green, giving
the family space to make a final decision. One phone call later and
the rest is history. His new family adopted him within days and are
delighted at how well he has settled into his new home
– they can’t imagine life without him.
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Ask the expert session
at
Godmanchester Centre our
1924 – 2014
Celebrating
our 90 years...
Not only has the world changed beyond recognition since we first opened our doors in
1924, but we have seen some pretty big changes within the Charity too!
Notable landmarks of our history...
1924
1933
1953
In the early part of the 1900s the area of North London had nowhere or
no-one to deal with stray or unwanted animals, until a lady by the name of
Miss Louisa Snow opened up “Wood Green Animal Shelter, for the painless
passing of animals”. Although this may offend our sensibilities of today,
at the time it was a necessary evil; the First World War had only recently
ended and there was a huge amount of unemployment around meaning
that people struggled to feed themselves and many animals were left to
starve and slowly die.
Rather than see this happen Miss Snow and her
helpers put these animals painlessly to sleep.
The Charity’s first annual report shows that in
their first year of business alone 6, 706 animals
(including even a monkey!) were admitted to the
shelter, while a further 364 were “lethalled at
home”. The report adds “The Refuge received
a most cordial welcome from the public, as it
supplied a long-felt want in the district.”
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By 1933 the Charity was
so heavily in debt it was
uncertain if it would
be possible to keep its
doors open. Hearing of
its financial difficulties,
Dr Margaret Young, a
lifelong lover of animals,
agreed to step in and
help, and it was her
influence that began to
shape the Charity we
recognise today – not
only did she introduce a
scheme where people
in need could bring their
animals for low-cost or
free treatment (something
our Outreach work
continues to this day), she
was also instrumental in
changing the aims of the
Charity from “the painless
passing of animals” to
that of rehoming them.
After setting up a treatment
centre and finding a veterinary
surgeon to run our clinic,
Dr Young then turned her mind
to expanding our facilities. By
the early 1950s the number of
animals needing rehoming had
grown to such an extent that
there was simply not space
for them all at Lordship Lane.
Hearing of a pig farm for sale in
rural Hertfordshire, Dr Young put
in some of her own money and
set about raising the remainder
in order to buy what would
become our Heydon Centre.
By the early 1980s it became clear that
the Charity was once again going to have
to expand, and so the search began for
The Charity launches
premises.
An oldworld
farm waschanged
eventually beyond
Notnew
only
has the
recognition
since we
its “Hands
On”
purchased in Cambridgeshire, but it was
scheme, teaching
opened
our project
doors
1924,
seen some pretty big
such a huge
thatin
it was
1987 but we have
responsible pet
before
the
new
centre
was
ready
to
be
changes within the Charity too!
ownership and
opened. It was during this period that Dr
supporting owners
Young finally had to give up work due
in the community.
to her failing health, however we were
It’s also the year
delighted to be able to welcome her to
that we start
the official opening of our Godmanchester
rehoming exCentre (now the Charity’s headquarters),
caged hens with
with HRH The Princess Royal performing
huge success.
the opening ceremony.
first
Our old intake kennels, which had not been
updated since our Godmanchester Centre
opened 25 years previously, are knocked
down and brand new kennels are built to
offer a welcoming temporary home to the
dogs when they first arrive in our care. We
were also proud to unveil a state-of-the-art
new surgery which is officially opened by
HRH The Duke of Gloucester.
Notable landmarks of our
history...
1987
1993
Dr Young passed away at the age of
98. Even in her retirement she had kept
in close contact with the Charity’s work,
and we like to think she would be proud
of how much
we have
achieved in the
intervening
years!
2008
Wood Green Animal Shelters becomes
Wood Green, The Animals Charity, the name
change reflecting our progressive modern
nature and the wide range of work that
we now do.
Our new logo
and website
are also
launched to
reflect this
change.
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2011
2012
2014
What next for
Wood Green?
The Charity
continues to
offer first class
care to the
4,500 animals
who arrive at
our centres every year in need of loving
new homes, including at our new centre
at the Bee Hive in Northampton. Our
Outreach and Hands On team continue
to work with people in our communities
and local schools promoting responsible
pet ownership and helping us achieve our
vision of a world where all pets are well
cared for in loving homes for life.
Money matters
Our impact:
Our generous supporters come from all walks of life but they have
one thing in common – they keep Wood Green’s doors open to the
thousands of animals needing our help every year.
Fundraisers, donors and legacy givers are the lifeline of Wood Green, without their support and
generosity we simply would not exist – their gifts made up over 90% of our income this year.
As a charity we receive no government or lottery funding and rely entirely on the generosity of our
loyal and new-found supporters, particularly with the rise in specialist operations that we have
experienced over the past year.
Over
14,000
of you regularly
give to us
Molly, a 6 month old Bichon
Cross was brought in to our
Godmanchester Centre when her
owner was unable to give her
the time this young pup needed.
Limping and looking very sorry
for herself, she was given a
thorough examination by our
vets and it was immediately
clear there was something
very wrong with her knees.
her hind legs. Without surgery Molly’s future was bleak – her legs
would become progressively worse and she would no longer be
able to enjoy the life of a normal bouncy young puppy.
One of our Surgery Team fostered this beautiful puppy while
we referred her to a specialist orthopaedic consultant, who
diagnosed her with the condition Medial Patellar Luxation in both
Wood Green launched an emergency appeal to help cover the
£5,000 needed to realign both legs. In just 24 hours the public
came to Molly’s rescue and her surgery took place within days.
She is now happy, having found her perfect home.
Our committed supporters have also given their
time this year. More than 50 volunteers from Morgan
Sindall’s Cambridgeshire branch gave their time and
expertise to spruce up our Heydon Centre. The extensive
make-over included painting four of our buildings, laying
flooring, tiling and setting up new information boards around
the site. All in all, the donated labour and materials
added up to more than £17,500.
We even took delivery of an amazing £20,000 of dog food thanks to the generosity
of the Peterborough based company, Gardman. Earlier in the year Gardman had
already donated £16,000 worth of pet care products to Wood Green.
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Two of our youngest fundraisers Scarlet (8) and
Dougie (5) raised £10.10 for Wood Green during
the school holidays by setting up a drinks stall
in their local park – under adult supervision of
course! The intrepid duo were presented with
a certificate at the Godmanchester Centre
where they also got to meet and have a
cuddle with Stanley the Schnauzer puppy.
The average
one-off gift
to Wood Green
is a generous
£25
We received a wonderful
surprise in September when
Support Adoption for Pets
presented us with a cheque for
an amazing £30,000.
The grant has been used to fund a custom-made van to help
us rescue even more stray and unwanted dogs who face
being put to sleep in local authority pounds. A huge thank
you to everyone who helped us win the funding by voting
for our video online. Further funding for the van came from a
90th birthday present from Marc Abraham, who gave us a
generous gift of £720 from the Pup Aid Campaign.
In July Wood Green’s latest Charity Shop opened its doors for
business in Swan Street, Spalding. We were soon inundated
with animal-lovers and families looking for a bargain or two.
TARGETS
TARGET SET
FOR 2015
WHAT WE
ACHIEVED
NEW TARGETS
FOR 2016
Legacies
£3.35 million
£5.36 million
£3.50 million
Donation income
£2.5million
£2.9 million
£2.61 million
Thrift Shop Income
£460,000
£277,000
£815,000
£6,610,000
£8,295,157
£7,303,509
Total fundraising
income
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To fund our
work, Wood
Green is
reliant on the
generosity
and support
of the public.
Hearts and minds
Our impact:
Wood Green educates and raises awareness of the plight of
animals in need across the UK
Raising awareness of our work is critical if we are to achieve our vision of a world where all pets are
well cared for in secure, loving homes for life. Our aim is for potential owners to make a rehoming
centre their first port of call before they make the life changing decision to get a pet. Often, prospective
owners’ desire for a specific breed turns out to be a nightmare match and with specialist advice from
our teams, the true reflection of owners and their lifestyles leads to a completely different choice.
We fight a constant battle to warn people about the dangers of buying through a website – our
devoted teams have to deal with the consequences of poor decisions on a daily basis. Sometimes
working closely with other animal charity partners can make our message even more powerful. One
of our most formidable alliances is the Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG). This year Wood Green
played a key part in a six month pilot, with a team of six volunteers working with internet sites including
Gumtree, EPupz and PreLoved. Staff were shocked to see sick and new-born animals for sale, they
even uncovered offers to exchange unwanted pets for a mobile phone or computer game console.
Thanks to their efforts more than 100,000 shocking pet ads that failed to meet agreed standards were
taken off the sites – sending a clear message to those exploiting such vulnerable animals.
In September 2014 Wood Green supported the campaign Pup Aid, which aims to educate and raise
awareness and eventually ban the cruel trade of puppy and kitten farming in the UK. Pup Aid’s lead
campaigner and vet Marc Abraham successfully collected more than 100,000 signatures through an
e-petition and as a result puppy farming and the sale of puppies in pet shops, garden centres and
fake breeders was debated in the Main Chamber
at the House of Commons in September. We
took Pup Aid poster girl Violet with us to
London to celebrate the occasion. While
at Pup Aid, Violet not only got introduced
to celebs and interested members of the
public, but, as if by fate, she
also found her new owner
– dog groomer and devoted
Mastiff lover Donna-Marie.
Working
alongside the PAAG,
we helped remove over
100,000
shocking pet ads
Sue Perkins
meets Violet
at Pup Aid
Stanley, a 13-week-old Schnauzer cross was just one of the suspected puppy
farming victims to arrive at Wood Green’s Godmanchester Centre every
year. His home was a bed of sawdust in a shed at the bottom of a garden,
separated from his siblings and with no mother.
Thankfully Wood Green came to the rescue and Stan is now happily
settled in his forever home.
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Staff were shocked
to see sick and new-born
animals for sale, they
even uncovered offers
to exchange unwanted
pets for a mobile phone
or computer game
console.
Marc Abraham and the Wood Green
team at Westminster
Marc Abraham
collected over
100,000
signatures supporting
Pup Aid
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Our visit to Crufts was topped off with a win by
ex-Wood Green dog Fern who won the Rescue Dog
Agility Challenge and a coveted Crufts trophy.
Fern’s owner Helen was delighted with the result:
With Fern there is never a dull moment –
she’s definitely the cheekiest dog I’ve ever come
across and makes us laugh every day. Thank you
Wood Green for the best dog in the world!
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Spreading the message
206,656
people saw our most
popular Facebook post
Our impact:
12,655
By reaching out to the nation we find more homes for our animals,
improve the lives of pets and raise the funds Wood Green needs to
keep our doors open
people engaged with
our most popular
tweet
Connecting with a range of audiences to spread our message is vital to Wood Green’s survival.
From heart-warming stories to shocking animal welfare messages our marketing team of staff and
volunteers work tirelessly to make sure the Wood Green voice is heard loud and clear.
Highlights of our media coverage this year include ITV news coverage of National Unwanted
Pet Week (NUPW) and press interest in Wood Green’s 90th birthday celebrations, with special
birthday messages showcased from a variety of stars, including BBC Radio 2 DJ Michael Ball and
Gogglebox’s Steph and Dom Parker.
To coincide with National Unwanted Pet Week, the charity teamed up with independent furniture retailer
Furniture Village to launch a unique digital initiative. A selection of our rescue dogs and cats became
digital models, superimposed on beds, tables and sofas in a special version of the online catalogue.
Visitors were able to click through to find out more about each animal looking for their forever home.
Cold days,
freezing nights.
she was
was just a puppy when
shivering in the cold, Molly
to see the state she
Hungry, dehydrated and
in a city centre. It was heart-breaking and matted.
found cowering under bushes
remained was filthy
was missing, and what
was in – half of her coat
dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea
buy
caring for around 650 homeless
we urgently need help to
At Wood Green, we’ll be
As the temperature plummets
pigs and more this winter.
them all safe and warm.
and bedding to help keep
more blankets, winter coats
70500 and
Text WARM WINTER2 to
Please, be a Winter Warmer.
warm this winter.
neglected pet like Molly
give £5 to help keep a
my gift of warmth
this Christmas. Here is
I’ll be a Winter Warmer
Winter coat £22
Thermal blanket £12
Bale of hay £7.50
Other
£
on Christmas day £45
Hay for all our field animals
Name
Our annual visit to the Crufts exhibition and show at the
NEC Arena in Birmingham gave us the chance to see
some familiar faces and to meet lots of new supporters.
We had an action packed few days with thousands
of people visiting the Wood Green stand to meet our
Rescue Agility Team, adopt one of our cuddly toy dogs
and browse the variety of dog themed gifts on sale.
We also launched ‘Jump-a-Hound’ game app which
is available on app store/Play.
Address
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Dogs are very clever animals and
like to use their brain or they can get
easily bored.
Dogs love agility as it is fun, challenging
and rewarding and so plays into
both
owner’s and dog’s need for exercise
and excitement. Handlers and dogs
have to
work together, which combined with
the enjoyment, really helps to build
a bond.
Wood Green,
The Animals Charity
one of the leading
has grown to
become
animal welfare
We take in animals
organisations
in the UK.
of all shapes and
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thousands of
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Number of
press articles
Number of visits to the
website
Number of website
visits via mobile and
tablet devices
TARGET SET
FOR 2015
WHAT WE
ACHIEVED
NEW TARGETS
FOR 2016
1000 articles
1104 articles
1200 articles
2.5 Million
1,609,503
2,000,000
Mobile 450,000
Tablet 420,000
Mobile 462,115
Tablet 421,066
Mobile 470,000
Tablet 423,000
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Postcode
The Animals Charity’
payable to ‘Wood Green,
orders/CAF charity vouchers
Road, Godmanchester,
Please send cheques/postal
Freepost PE1366, London
Green, The Animals Charity,
with this coupon to: Wood
Cambridgeshire PE29 2NH.
rate. Wood Green will receive
your standard network
Texts charged at £5 plus
Charity is the Registered
Wood Green, The Animals
100% of your donation.
Charity No. 298348
Animal Shelters. Registered
Trademark of Wood Green
Thank you
Our Winter Warmer
campaign raised
thousands of pounds
in donations ...and cosy
winter knitwear for
our residents.
People power
Our impact:
Wood Green empowers staff to be the best they can be
People are at the heart of Wood Green’s success and with only 275 staff and 349 volunteers to run
our four centres and shops, 365 days a year, their results are incredible. Without their expertise, passion
and loyalty we would simply be unable to offer the round the clock care that our animals need.
Our team of dedicated staff always rise to the challenge. To support them we must continue investing
in their skills, giving our future managers and frontline employees the tools they need to shape our
future. For that reason, this year we have launched a new, flexible, staged leadership programme,
recognising that leadership can be demanding and sometimes challenging, but ultimately hugely
rewarding and personally satisfying. This sits alongside our Smart Skills programme, open to all
employees across the organisation and offering bite sized training programmes. Our staff also benefit
from secondment opportunities, allowing us to share expertise between all four of our centres.
In the past year our incredible volunteers have contributed over 48,000 hours of their time across
all sections of the charity. Our volunteers enrich teams with their enthusiasm and the diverse range
of skills and experiences that they bring. The range of roles is endless, from answering calls to
photographing new arrivals and writing copy to attract potential rehomers. Once timid, nervous
animals gradually grow in confidence with opportunities to socialise and without volunteers we would
be hard pressed to deliver that crucial link in the rehoming chain. Their involvement boosts existing
roles and enables us to do more than would ever be possible with our staffing contingent alone.
Thank
you
to all of our staff
& volunteers
Gen Samson made
the final of
the Ceva Animal
We
Professional of thelfare, Charity
Year Award
Natalie’s
decision to volunteer at Wood Green
proved to be a life changing one.
I joined Wood Green as a volunteer last
year. In my day job I am a Project Manager
but work was getting so stressful that I decided
to take time out and do something for myself.
Everyone at Wood Green is so passionate about
their work and it made me reflect on what it is I
really want to do with my life.
er
er and Natalie, Volunte
of staff, Jack, Volunte
Fran, weekend member
Jack
started as a volunteer at Wood Green last November.
Volunteering at Wood Green is such a great experience.
I work with an incredibly diverse range of animals every time
I come and the team here are so knowledgeable about the
animals in their care. It’s my long term ambition to work as a vet
with field animals, so this opportunity is second to none.
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In a bold move, Natalie resigned from her
position earlier this year and will begin
training to become a Veterinary Nurse
in September.
Volunteers week
Perhaps most importantly is our ambition at Wood Green for volunteers to gain as much as they give. So
we were delighted this year to be awarded ‘Five Star Focus’ for our excellence in volunteer management
by Cambridgeshire County Council – endorsing Wood Green’s five star welcome for volunteers.
Our main ambition for the coming year is to deliver a major recruitment drive, taking our volunteer
numbers to 500 in total. Continuing our drive for excellence in volunteer management, we will
also build on our recent award to ensure that our planning, recruitment, induction, support, safety,
training, reward and recognition processes are of the highest level.
Number of volunteers
TARGET SET FOR
2015
WHAT WE
ACHIEVED
TARGET FOR
2016
345
349
500
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In the past
year our volunteers
contributed over
48,000
hours of their time
across all sections
of the charity.
Keen to be green
Every Wood Green Centre is committed to keeping green, doing all that we can to minimise our
carbon footprint. Visitors to our Godmanchester Centre can now enjoy a new nature trail, where they
can learn about the wildlife habitats that we encourage on all of our sites.
We suffered a few teething problems with our wind turbine this year, which had to be shut
down for three months while we waited for a replacement part to be built, shipped and
installed. The good news is that without that glitch, we would have hit our targets
and we still managed to keep our consumption of electricity from the grid
below target. We intend to retain that tight control of electricity consumption
over the coming year, despite the growth and expansion on our sites.
Our ambitions for next year are to complete an Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme audit. We have
already engaged a lead assessor who will report and propose energy saving recommendations
throughout the Charity. We have committed to take up these proposals where possible, as the basis of
our new Energy Strategy, in an effort to reduce our energy costs and our carbon footprint.
Over the coming year we will also undertake a waste and recycling review,
looking at the feasibility of working with a provider to achieve zero to landfill – not
an easy thing to achieve with the amount of animal waste we produce! Our muck
heap continues to grow and produce some fine manure, so we are also looking
at ways to distribute or sell the manure as we have more that we can use at the
moment. This is one less thing that we have to pay to get rid of and it may even
start generating income. As they say, “where there’s muck…”!
TARGET FOR 2015
WHAT WE ACHIEVED
TARGET FOR 2016
Wind Turbine Generator
(WTG) Production
1,950,000kwh
1,076,078kwh
1,950,000kwh
WTG Export to
the grid
1,120,000kwh
581,230kwh
1,120,000kwh
Wood Green (KBF)
electricity consumption
1,092,000kwh
1,111,551kwh
1,100,000kwh
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Financial review
Our impact:
We use our funding wisely to help as many animals as we can
Making each £1 go further:
The vast majority of our expenditure goes towards our charitable objectives – to find secure and loving homes for unwanted and
lost animals, to provide, support and guidance for pet owners and increase the public’s awareness of its responsibility towards
animals in society.
The Wood Green team continues to work hard to ensure its administration costs are well controlled and spent only where absolutely
necessary. Allocated staff and support costs increased by £143,909 (13%) following a restructuring of our leadership and senior
management teams; increased investment in staff training; and a full year of investment in our new volunteering programme. Direct
costs associated with generating income increased by £65,166 (3%). A further more significant increase is planned for 2015 to enable
us to sustain greater long-term investment in our charitable activities. These investments did not affect our capacity to invest in our
charitable activities with direct investment in animal welfare and education increasing by an equivalent sum, £203,082 (4%).
Income 2015
£10,110,429
(2014 £8,981,370)
Legacies and donations
82% (2014 78%)
Trading and commercial
11% (2014 15%)
Investment income
2.7% (2014 2.5%)
Rehoming fees
3% (2014 4%)
Expenditure 2015
£9,051,765
(2014 £8,598,354)
Animal welfare activities
55.1% (2014 55.5%)
Cost of generating income
29.6% (2014 30.3%)
Support
13.6% (2014 12.7%)
Governance
1.7% (2014 1.5%)
From every £1 we spent, 55p went directly on animal welfare, 29p helped us generate more
funds and 13.60p was spent on administration, compared to 12.70p last year.
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PRINCIPAL FUNDING
The portfolio comprises mainly equities, with some exposure
to both fixed interest bonds and cash. The emphasis is on
achieving total returns that over time should significantly exceed
those from holding cash, on account of the associated risks.
The Trustees are pleased to report that despite the general
difficult economic situation, the Charity’s financial performance
for 2014/15 significantly exceeded expectations with a total
operating surplus of £1,058,664 (2013/14: surplus of £383,016).
The total returns from the Growth portfolio are measured
against the Association of Private Client Investment Managers
[Total Return] Balanced Index, on a monthly basis. As for
“alternative investments”, the Trustees are aware that this
benchmark includes a 5% weighting in both commercial
property and hedge funds, and anticipate that over time, the
portfolio will include at least some exposure to such assets.
A major factor in achieving an operating surplus in 2014/15 was
the sale of a property bequeathed to the Charity that sold in
February 2015 for £960,000. Legacy income varies significantly
from one year to the next, making it challenging to plan ahead.
Total legacy income increased to £5.4 million compared to the
£4.3 million achieved in 2013/14. This is an increase of 26%.
Investment managers are tasked to maintain a medium risk
portfolio, although there is discretion to invest up to 15% of the
assets in higher risk investments. We have an ethical investment
policy and ethical issues are always given full consideration,
particularly with regard to any companies with any record of
experimenting on animals.
The value of quoted investments was £11.9 million
at the end of the financial year (2013/14: £8.1 million).
Investment income was £271,456
(2013/14: £231,296), an increase of 17%.
Income from charitable activities was £391,239
(2013/14: £424,852), a decrease of 8%.
RESERVES POLICY
The Charity has included in the accounts debtors totalling £1.7
million (2013/14: £2.1 million) in respect of legacies notified
at 31 March 2015. This represents a £414,606 (19%) decrease
compared to last year and largely reflects the receipt during the
year of a single legacy of £600,000 notified in the final quarter
of 2014. By their nature, it is not possible to estimate accurately
the timing of final receipt of this income.
The Charity’s reserves policy recognises that the Charity’s income
does not arise evenly and that to enable the Charity to plan its
activities and to maintain a level of service, both to animals and
people, it is prudent to hold sufficient reserves. The Trustees
regularly monitor the free reserves position throughout the year.
The policy also recognises that a proportion of retained reserves
must represent the maintenance and renewal of fixed assets
used to carry out the Charity’s activities. The Charity’s accounts
also include a number of designated funds to meet and support
specific future needs of the charity over the next 1-5 years. These
funds, described in detail in Note 15 to the accounts, are not
freely available and thus are distinguished from free reserves.
2014/15 saw total resources expended of £9.1 million, an
increase of £453,411 (5%) from 2013/14. While there remains
an increasing demand for our services we remain vigilant over
our cost base with due regard to our long-term sustainability.
The Council is pleased to report positively on continued effective
management of the Charity’s resources.
The Charity’s free reserve cover is summarised as follows:
After the gain in investments outlined below, the total net
surplus for 2014/15 was £1,951,293 compared with a net
surplus of £678,148 in 2013/14. This was added to reserves.
Total funds at 31 March 2015 were £25.1 million.
FIXED ASSETS
Fixed assets are held in order to achieve the objects of the
Charity. Movements in fixed assets during the year are set out in
notes on pages 39 and 44 to the financial statements.
2015
£’000
2014
£’000
Total budgeted operating expenditure
11,220
8,470
Free reserves
6,975
4,218
7.5
6.0
Number of months of operating
expenditure covered by free reserves
Free Reserves represent total funds excluding tangible fixed
assets, designated general funds and restricted funds at the
balance sheet date.
INVESTMENTS
The Council has discretionary powers to invest in the purchase
of investments or property of an ethical nature.
Under the existing Reserves Policy, the Charity is required to
hold a minimum of 6 months operational expenditure worth
of free reserves.
The aim for the Charity’s investment portfolio is to generate both
capital and income growth over the medium to long term.
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Risk Management
.
The Trustees have reviewed Wood Green’s key risks and are satisfied that risk
management is being undertaken appropriately and that adequate systems are in
place to manage risk.
During the year risks are identified within teams and captured on the risk register by the Director
of Corporate Services. The organisation undertakes a focused risk exercise annually to ensure that
it dedicates time to anticipating new risks as well as capturing current risks and managing and
updating existing risks. Risks are prioritised according to their impact and likelihood then controls and
mitigating actions are set up and delivered. There is also recognition within the exercise that any risk
assessed as high impact but low likelihood, whilst it would not automatically feature as a high priority
risk, does require separate consideration given the potential for significant damage.
Risks are also categorised by their potential effect on our strategic objectives and whether the risk
carries with it an element of reward. This allows us to analyse our overall risk position and see the
cumulative effect of risks. The risk process is managed by the Director of Corporate Services who
reports to the Chief Executive. If appropriate, professional advisors will be appointed to support the
assessment and monitoring of specific risks. The risk register is reviewed by the Board of Trustees at
least every 6 months.
One of the principle risks and uncertainties affecting Wood Green’s animal welfare work is a potential
surge in the number of animals requiring veterinary treatment, which we manage by maintaining
sufficient reserves. There is also the potential of a disease outbreak, which would reduce the number
of animals we could treat and support. This risk is managed through investment in our modern
surgery, which has reduced the use of antibiotics in routine surgical procedures. Also, the installation
of new web cameras means that we can monitor our patients around the clock without having to
disturb them, particularly when they are in isolation areas, which has significantly reduced the risk
of spreading disease. By continuing to invest in our facilities in this way, we will reduce the potential
impact of this key risk.
The principle risk and uncertainty affecting the rehoming strand of our work is the risk to our
reputation of a rehomed animal biting a member of the public. To mitigate this risk we continue to
invest in specialist animal welfare training for our staff and constantly strive to improve systems for
recording animal behaviour and matching animals to the most appropriate owners.
A serious incident at any one of our four sites would have the potential to close down our facilities. To
address that risk we have developed and regularly test incident response plans, ensuring that all staff
understand their part in an emergency situation.
Legacy giving is a vital part of raising money to support our animals. With people living longer and
facing increasing care costs, the charity sector as a whole is facing a drop in the number of people
who leave gifts in their will. This change is reflected across the charity sector in general and poses a
significant risk to Wood Green. For the forthcoming year we plan to continue targeting additional sources
of income generation to balance our portfolio of income and manage this potential risk. Taking a long
term view, we continue to invest and diversify our fundraising capabilities to meet the challenges of
increased competition. We also intend to focus on public relations, by engaging an external agency to
gain national press coverage. Such an investment will offset the principle risk of any negative publicity
within our field of work, giving us the additional resource that we need to share our expertise.
This is the end of the strategic report.
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Structure, governance and
management
Wood Green Animal Shelters is a charitable company limited by guarantee,
incorporated on 28 January 1988. The Articles of Association set out the Charity’s
objects and powers and is its Governing Document.
The Charity is governed by its Council of Management which consists of the Trustees as stated below
and meets regularly throughout the year. The Council comprises a minimum of three and a maximum
of fifteen elected members, but may, in addition, appoint Vice Presidents of the Charity without voting
rights. The quorum for meetings of the Council is two or the number nearest one-half of the total
number of the Council, whichever is greater, or such larger number as may be decided from time to
time by the Council.
By continuing to identify trustee candidates, with appropriate skills and experience we ensure
that our governance arrangements are appropriate and effective. We provide comprehensive
training to keep Trustees up to date with legislative requirements and to cover skills gaps. To ensure
financial stability and improve the standards of animal welfare, we maintain Council-led oversight
committees as follows:
The Animal Welfare Advisory Group (AWAG) investigates initiates and reviews animal welfare
policies and procedures for recommendation to the Council. The group also supports the Chief
Executive, staff and volunteers in the implementation of animal welfare policies. AWAG is also
tasked to review proposed animal welfare projects and activities, and advises on and monitors
animal related construction, refurbishment and major projects. AWAG also advises on and sets
standards for a range of education related matters.
The Performance and Resources Committee (P&R) meets quarterly to oversee all financial aspects
of the Charity. It has delegated responsibility for ensuring there is a framework for accountability
and for ensuring that the Charity complies with all financial aspects of the law, relevant regulation
and good practice and planning. The Finance & General Purposes Committee (F&GP) has
delegated responsibility for the performance of the Charity’s investment portfolio.
The Income Services Committee meets quarterly to oversee all income-generating activities of the
Charity which includes the performance of its trading subsidiary, Wood Green Enterprises Limited.
The trading company promotes the Charity’s Godmanchester Centre as a visitor attraction, and
operates conference and event facilities, a retail shop and catering services. All profits from the
trading company are donated to the Charity.
The Charity has a wholly owned subsidiary trading company, Wood Green Enterprises Limited, which
promotes the Charity’s Godmanchester Centre as a visitor attraction, and operates conference and
event facilities, a retail shop and catering services. All profits from the trading company are donated
to the Charity.
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Investment Policy and performance
The F&GP sets the investment objectives and benchmarks for the Investment Managers, and annually
reviews the ethical investment policy. It also acts on delegated authority to oversee the Charity’s
relationship with its bankers and investment advisors. F&GP also oversees the Charity’s capital
expenditure plan, project monitoring and property portfolio.
Policies adopted for the induction and training
of Trustees
The elected members are subject to fixed term appointments and election or re-election according to
procedures set out in the Governing Document. Each member has one vote on each issue, decisions
are taken on a majority vote, and in the case of an equality of votes, the Chairman has an additional
casting vote.
Method of appointment or election of Trustees
Trustee recruitment and appointment takes place through a Trustee Search Committee that meets as
required. This committee identifies the skills and experience likely to be of value to the Charity and
finds people with such skills who may wish to become Trustees or serve as a Director of the Charity’s
trading subsidiary. Training, particularly on Governance, is provided for the Trustees.
Members’ liability
In the event of the company being wound up, members are required to contribute an amount not
exceeding £1.
Policies, strategies and decision making
The Council, assisted by the Chief Executive Officer and the senior management team, is responsible
for formulating the strategy and policies of the Charity as a whole, including the approval of budgets
and exercising financial control through regular financial reporting. The Council acts on advice and
information from regular meetings with its professional advisors as required.
The Council retains a number of professional advisors in conjunction with the operation of the Charity.
The advisors currently appointed are listed in this report.
Monitoring performance
The Council continually monitors the Charity’s performance throughout the year including
measurement against the following key performance indictors:
The number of animals rehomed
Changes in the level of voluntary income
Expenditure on charitable activities
Free reserves cover.
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Reference and
administrative
details
they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the charitable company and the group and of the
incoming resources and application of resources, including the
income and expenditure, of the charitable group for that period. In
preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them
consistently;
Wood Green Animal Shelters (A Company limited by Guarantee).
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
Company registration number 2073930.
Registered charity number 298348.
make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and
prudent;
Council of management:
Mrs C Waldron, Chairman
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been
followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and
explained in the financial statements;
Trustees:
Mrs C Waldron, Chairman
Mr J M Cousins, Treasurer
Mrs P L Gee
Mr C P Alder
Mrs J South
Ms J Alabaster
Ms A Au
Mr J Younger (appointed 1st March 2015)
Dr C Manser (resigned 5th March 2015)
Mr R Auld (resigned 3rd July 2014)
Dr. J Lawton (appointed 5th March 2015)
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis
unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable group
will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting
records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the
financial position of the charitable group and enable them to ensure
that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable
company and the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for
the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Registered office:
66 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3LH
PROVISION OF INFORMATION
TO AUDITORS
Principal Address:
King’s Bush Farm, London Road, Godmanchester,
Cambridgeshire, PE29 2NH
Each of the persons who are Trustees at the time when this
Trustees’ Report is approved has confirmed that:
Chief Executive:
Mr Clive Byles
so far as that Trustee is aware, there is no relevant audit
information of which the charitable group’s auditors are
unaware, and
Auditors:
Price Bailey LLP, Chartered Accountants, Tennyson House,
Cambridge Business Park, Cambridge, CB4 0WZ
that Trustee has taken all the steps that ought to have been
taken as a Trustee in order to be aware of any information
needed by the charitable group’s auditors in connection with
preparing their report and to establish that the charitable
group’s auditors are aware of that information.
Solicitors:
Hewitsons LLP, Shakespeare House, 42 Newmarket Rd,
Cambridge CB5 8EP
TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
AUDITORS
The Trustees (who are also directors of Wood Green Animal
Shelters for the purposes of company law) are responsible for
preparing the Trustees’ Report (including the Strategic Report)
and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law
and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
A resolution to re-appoint Price Bailey LLP as auditors and to
authorise the Council to fix their remuneration was proposed at
the meeting of Trustees held on 1st October 2015.
The report was approved by the Trustees on 1st October 2015 and
signed on their behalf by:
Company and charity law requires the Trustees to prepare
financial statements for each financial year. Under company law
the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless
Mrs C Waldron
Trustee
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Independent
Auditors’ Report
to the members
of Wood Green
Animal Shelters
of significant accounting estimates made by the trustees; and the
overall presentation of the financial statements. In addition, we
read all the financial and non-financial information in the Trustees’
Report to identify material inconsistencies with the audited financial
statements and to identify any information that is apparently
materially incorrect based on, or materially inconsistent with, the
knowledge acquired by us in the course of performing the audit.
If we become aware of any apparent material misstatements or
inconsistencies we consider the implications for our report.
OPINION ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In our opinion the financial statements:
We have audited the financial statements of Wood Green Animal
Shelters for the year ended 31 March 2015, which comprise the
Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities (incorporating an
income and expenditure account), Consolidated Balance Sheet,
Charity Balance Sheet, Consolidated Cash Flow Statement and
related notes. The financial reporting framework that has been
applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom
Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice).
give a true and fair view of the state of the group’s and the
parent Charity’s affairs as at 31 March 2015, and of the group’s
incoming resources and application of resources, including its
income and expenditure, for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of
the Companies Act 2006
This report is made solely to the Charity’s members, as a body, in
accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006.
Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the
Charity’s members those matters we are required to state to them
in an Auditor’s Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent
permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to
anyone other than the Charity and its members, as a body, for our
audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
OPINION ON OTHER MATTER RESCRIBED
BY THE COMPANIES ACT 2006
In our opinion the information given in the Trustees’ Report
including the Strategic Report) for the financial year for which the
financial statements are prepared is consistent with the
financial statements.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF
TRUSTEES AND AUDITORS
MATTERS ON WHICH WE ARE REQUIRED
TO REPORT BY EXCEPTION
As explained more fully in the Trustees’ Responsibilities Statement,
the trustees (who are also the directors of the Charity for the purposes
of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial
statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters
where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in
our opinion:
the parent Charity has not kept adequate and sufficient
accounting records, or returns adequate for our audit have not
been received from branches not visited by us; or
We have been appointed auditor under the Companies Act 2006
and report in accordance with this Act. Our responsibility is to audit
and express an opinion on the financial statements in accordance
with applicable law and International Standards on Auditing
(UK and Ireland). Those standards require us to comply with the
Auditing Practices Board’s (APB’s) Ethical Standards for Auditors.
the parent Charity financial statements are not in agreement
with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of trustees’ remuneration specified by law
are not made; or
SCOPE OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
we have not received all the information and explanations we
require for our audit.
An audit involves obtaining evidence about the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements sufficient to give reasonable
assurance that the financial statements are free from material
misstatement, whether caused by fraud or error. This includes an
assessment of: whether the accounting policies are appropriate to
the group’s and the parent Charity’s circumstances and have been
consistently applied and adequately disclosed; the reasonableness
Andrew Booth (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of:
Price Bailey LLP Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors.
Tennyson House, Cambridge Business Park, Cambridge CB4 0WZ
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
NOTE
TOTAL
FUNDS
TOTAL
FUNDS
2015
2014
2
2
5
8,295,157
1,152,577
271,456
6,992,005
1,333,217
231,296
4
4
321,842
69,397
377,995
46,857
10,110,429
8,981,370
2,061,081
961,914
75,902
1,712,906
1,176,880
77,701
885,069
4,891,479
176,320
554,451
4,926,368
150,048
6
9,051,765
8,598,354
11
1,058,664
(41,398)
20,000
383,016
289,179
0
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from generated funds
Voluntary Income
Activities for generating funds
Investment Income
Incoming resources from charitable activities:
Income from animal placements
Clinic and other service income
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Cost of generating funds:
Voluntary income
Investment management fees
Charitable activities:
Education and awareness
Animal Rehoming and care services
Governance Costs
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
NET INCOMING RESOURCES BEFORE OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES
Realised gains and (losses) on disposal of investment assets
Realised gain on disposal of investment property
NET INCOMING / (OUTGOING) RESOURCES BEFORE REVALUATIONS BEING NET
INCOME FOR THE YEAR
Unrealised gains and losses on revaluations of investment assets
11
1,037,266
914,027
672,195
5,953
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS FOR THE YEAR
Total funds at 1 April 2014
15
1,951,293
23,137,400
678,148
22,459,252
25,088,693
23,137,400
TOTAL FUNDS AT 31 MARCH 2015
All activities relate to continuing operations. All funds shown above are unrestricted in nature. There were no other recognised gains
and losses other than those stated above. Movements in reserves are shown in Note 15. The notes on pages 38 to 51 form part of these
financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2015
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02073930
NOTE
£
2015
£
£
2014
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Investment property
Investments
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
Debtors
Short term investments
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year
9
10
11
12
13
14
NET CURRENT ASSETS
NET ASSETS
CHARITY FUNDS
Unrestricted funds:
Designated funds
General funds
15
15
NET ASSETS
9,160,475
490,211
12,140,683
9,656,306
595,211
8,518,820
21,791,369
18,770,337
48,725
2,073,310
200,000
1,537,534
109,796
3,204,089
350,000
1,882,310
3,859,569
5,546,195
562,245
1,179,132
3,297,324
4,367,063
25,088,693
23,137,400
6,752,757
18,335,936
7,683,808
15,453,592
25,088,693
23,137,400
The financial statements were approved by the Council of Management on 1st October 2015 and signed on their behalf, by:
Mrs C Waldron and Mr J M Cousins.
The notes on pages 38 to 51 form part of these financial statements.
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CHARITY BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2015
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02073930
NOTE
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Investment property
Investments
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
Debtors
Short term investments
CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year
£
9
10
11
12
13
14
2015
£
£
2014
£
9,152,495
490,211
12,145,683
9,643,410
595,211
8,523,820
21,788,389
18,762,441
1,149
2,245,523
200,000
1,368,327
62,789
3,261,555
350,000
1,802,420
3,814,999
5,476,764
526,532
1,117,329
NET CURRENT ASSETS
3,288,467
4,359,435
NET ASSETS
25,076,856
23,121,876
6,752,757
18,324,099
7,683,808
15,438,068
25,076,856
23,121,876
CHARITY FUNDS
Unrestricted funds:
Designated funds
General funds
15
15
TOTAL FUNDS
The financial statements were approved by the Council of Management on 1st October 2015 and signed on their behalf, by:
Mrs C Waldron, Chairman and Mr J M Cousins, Treasurer.
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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR
THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
NOTE
2015
£
2014
£
16
16
2,193,353
(2,538,129)
296,618
(843,315)
(344,776)
(546,697)
(344,776)
(546,697)
MOVEMENT IN NET FUNDS IN THE YEAR
(344,776)
(546,697)
Net Funds at 1 April 14
1,882,310
2,429,007
NET FUNDS AT 31 MARCH 2015
1,537,534
1,882,310
Net cash flow from operating activities
Capital expenditure and financial investment
DECREASE IN CASH IN THE YEAR
Decrease in cash in the year
17
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31 MARCH 2015
1.4 Income
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of
Financial Activities when the Charity is legally entitled to the
income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable
accuracy. For legacies, entitlement is the earlier of the
Charity being notified of a confirmed value or the legacy
being received.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
Gifts in kind donated for distribution are included at valuation
and recognised as income when they are distributed to the
projects. Gifts donated for resale are included as income
when they are sold. Donated facilities are included at the
value to the Charity where this can be quantified and that a
third party is bearing the cost. No amounts are included in the
financial statements for services donated by volunteers.
The financial statements have been prepared under the
historical cost convention, with the exception of investments
which are included at market value. The financial statements
have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of
Recommended Practice (SORP), ‘Accounting and Reporting
by Charities’ published in March 2005, applicable
accounting standards and the Companies Act 2006.
Donated services or facilities, which comprise donated
services, are included in income at a valuation which is an
estimate of the financial cost borne by the donor where such a
cost is quantifiable and measurable. No income is recognised
where there is no financial cost borne by a third party.
The Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) and Balance
Sheet consolidate the financial statements of the Charity and
its subsidiary undertaking. The results of the subsidiary are
consolidated on a line by line basis.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received
under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time
of the donation.
The wording used in the statement of financial activities has
been amended from that used in the formats contained
within in the Companies Act 2006. In the opinion of
the Council of Management, the wording used is more
appropriate to the charity and is in accordance with the
Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting and
Reporting by Charities (March 2005).
Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is
recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.
All legacies received and receivable capable of accurate
financial measurement are included in the Statement of
Financial Activities. Reversionary legacies are not included
in the Statement of Financial Activities until they become
pecuniary or residuary legacies, because of the difficulty in
accurately assessing their value.
1.2 Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements comprise the accounts
of Wood Green Animal Shelters and its subsidiary, Wood
Green Enterprises Limited, made up to 31st March 2015.
1.5 Resources expended
The detailed profit and loss account of the subsidiary is
included in note 3. The Charity has taken advantage of
the exemption contained within 408 of the Companies Act
2006 and paragraph 397 of the SORP not to present its own
Income and Expenditure Account.
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has
been included under expense categories that aggregate all
costs for allocation to activities. Where costs cannot be directly
attributed to particular activities they have been allocated on a
basis consistent with the use of the resources.
The income for the year dealt with in the accounts of the
charity was £9,963,059 (2014 – £7,820,215). The net income
for the year in the accounts of the Charity was £1,954,980
(2014 – £681,650).
Input VAT incurred which cannot be reclaimed is included as
a cost.
Costs of charitable activities comprise all expenditure directly
relating to the objects of the charity.
Fundraising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary
contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating
information in support of the charitable activities. Support costs
are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure
on the objects of the Charity and include project and
central management activities. Governance costs are those
incurred in connection with administration of the Charity and
compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
1.3 Company status
The Charity is a company limited by guarantee. The
members of the company are the Trustees named on page
32. In the event of the Charity being wound up, the liability
in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of
the Charity.
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leases are those where substantially all of the benefits and
risks of ownership are assumed by the Charity. Obligations
under such agreements are included in creditors net of
the finance charge allocated to future periods. The finance
element of the rental payment is charged to the Statement of
Financial Activities so as to produce a constant periodic rate
of charge on the net obligation outstanding in each period.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Fixed assets are included at cost or valuation.
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation.
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the
cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over
their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold property
2% per annum on a
straight line basis
Motor vehicles
25% per annum on a
straight line basis
Fixtures & fittings
10-20% per annum on a
straight line basis
Computer equipment
33% per annum
1.11 Pensions
The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme
and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by
the Charity to the fund in respect of the year.
1.12 Fund accounting
Realised gains / (losses) on disposal of fixed assets for charity
use are included in the statement of financial activities as an
incoming resource / (additional depreciation).
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available
for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the
general objectives of the Charity and which have not been
designated for other purposes.
Unrealised gains and losses on fixed assets for charity use
are included in the statement of financial activities under
gains / (losses) on fixed assets and investments.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have
been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The
aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes
to the financial statements.
1.7 Investments
Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet
date. The Statement of Financial Activities includes the net
gains and losses arising on revaluations and disposals
throughout the year.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance
with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have
been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of
raising and administering such funds are charged against the
specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out
in the notes to the financial statements.
Investments in subsidiaries are valued at cost less provision
for impairment.
1.8 Investment properties
1.13 Total Income
Investment properties are included in the Balance Sheet at
their open market value in accordance with Statement of
Standard Accounting Practice No.19 and are not depreciated.
This treatment is contrary to the Companies Act 2006 which
states that fixed assets should be depreciated but is, in the
opinion of the Trustees, necessary in order to give a true and
fair view of the financial position of the Charity and the group.
All income is attributable to the principal activity of the
care and relief of animals suffering from injury, sickness, ill
treatment or neglect. All income arises within the United
Kingdom.
All legacies received and receivable capable of accurate
financial measurement are included in the Statement of
Financial Activities.
Reversionary legacies are not included in the Statement of
Financial Activities until they themselves become pecuniary
or residuary legacies, because of the difficulty in accurately
assessing their value.
1.9 Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable
value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow
moving stocks.
As at 31 March 2015 the council of management estimates
of the value of reversionary legacies was £1.1 Million (2014:
£1.1 Million).
1.10 Leasing and hire purchase
Assets obtained under hire purchase contracts and finance
leases are capitalised as tangible fixed assets. Assets
acquired by finance lease are depreciated over the shorter of
the lease term and their useful lives. Assets acquired by hire
purchase are depreciated over their useful lives. Finance
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2. INCOMING RESOURCES
VOLUNTARY INCOME
Charity donations
Charity legacies
ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS
Commercial trading activities
Sponsorship and other funds
Other operating income
Promotional events
INCOMING RESOURCES FROM GENERATED FUNDS
TOTAL FUNDS
2015
£
TOTAL FUNDS
2014
£
2,933,575
5,361,582
2,733,172
4,258,833
8,295,157
6,992,005
1,043,541
32,323
23,175
53,538
1,161,155
39,675
63,295
69,092
1,152,577
1,333,217
9,447,734
8,325,222
3. NET INCOME FROM SUBSIDIARY TRADING ACTIVITIES
The charity has one wholly owned subsidiary. The Charity owns 5,000 £1 ordinary shares in Wood Green Enterprises Limited, which
is incorporated in England and Wales. The subsidiary operates a coffee shop, restaurant and organises events in the arena complex
and show field at King’s Bush Farm, Godmanchester. It also provides on line and retail shop facilities at the Godmanchester Centre. In
addition the subsidiary also receives commission on pet insurance and from February 2013 commenced trading in surplus electricity
produced at the King’s Bush Centre.
Wood Green Enterprises gifts its taxable profits to Wood Green Animal Shelters at the discretion of the Directors. A summary of the
company’s trading results is shown below. Audited accounts have been filed with the Registrar of Companies.
TOTAL FUNDS
2015
£
TOTAL FUNDS
2014
£
1,049,594
(273,077)
1,258,988
(307,106)
GROSS PROFIT
776,517
951,882
Trading and administrative expenses
(638,452)
(622,537)
OPERATING PROFIT
138,065
329,345
429
770
NET PROFIT ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES
138,494
330,115
Amounts invoiced by Wood Green Animal Shelters
Gift Aid donation to Wood Green Animal Shelters
(91,650)
(50,538)
(97,833)
(235,784)
LOSS FOR THE YEAR
(3,694)
(3,502)
Turnover
Cost of Sales
Other interest receivable and similar income
Included within the Group unrestricted general funds carried forward is £11,837 (2014 £15,531) which relates to Wood Green
Enterprises Limited.
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4. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
TOTAL FUNDS
2015
£
TOTAL FUNDS
2014
£
Income from animal placements
Clinic and other services
321,842
69,397
377,995
46,857
INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
391,239
424,852
TOTAL FUNDS
2015
£
TOTAL FUNDS
2014
£
Investment properties
Listed investments
Interest received
14,943
214,660
41,853
24,100
190,432
16,764
INVESTMENT INCOME
271,456
231,296
5. INVESTMENT INCOME
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6.EXPENDITURE BY CHARITABLE ACTIVITY
Staff
Costs
2015
£
Animal
food and
Depreciation care costs
2015
2015
£
£
Other
direct
costs
2015
£
Allocated
staff
costs
2015
£
Allocated
support
costs
2015
£
TOTAL
2015
£
TOTAL
2014
£
2,061,081
961,914
75,902
1,712,906
1,176,880
77,701
COSTS OF GENERATING FUNDS
Voluntary income
311,412
388,463
Investment management fees
0
0
11,923
0
0
0
0
1,468,355
430,237
65,542
141,153
65,877
5,198
140,161
65,414
5,162
699,875
11,923
0
1,964,134
212,228
210,737
3,098,897 2,967,487
2,872,584
359,307
624,473
367,484
334,992
332,639
4,891,479
4,926,368
401,539
(100)
3,031
359,797
60,614
60,188
885,069
554,451
3,274,123
359,207
627,504
727,281
395,606
392,827
5,776,548
5,480,819
70,074
0
0
82,181
12,075
11,990
176,321
150,048
4,044,072
371,130
627,504
2,773,596
619,909
615,554
619,909
187,446
0
428,108
(619,909)
(615,554)
4,663,981
558,576
627,504
3,201,704
0
0
Animal rehoming and
care services
Education, awareness
and publicity
Governance
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
SUPPORT COSTS
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
9,051,765 8,598,354
0
0
9,051,765 8,598,354
The depreciation charge above includes the loss on sale of assets disposed during the year of £23,667 (2014 – £22,807)
ALLOCATED STAFF AND SUPPORT COSTS COMPRISE THE FOLLOWING:
Allocated
staff
costs
2015
£
Allocated
support
costs
2015
£
Total
allocated
costs
2015
£
Total
allocated
costs
2014
£
Management
Finance
Information technology & communication
Human resources
Volunteer management
Health & safety
Facilities & Office Costs
144,299
97,606
85,784
84,996
35,970
30,022
141,232
12,501
58,200
123,640
125,835
10,831
9,271
275,276
156,800
155,806
209,424
210,831
46,801
39,293
416,508
87,959
151,400
217,856
163,042
20,863
39,266
411,168
TOTAL ALLOCATED COSTS
619,909
615,554
1,235,463
1,091,554
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7. NET RESOURCES EXPENDED
This is stated after charging / (crediting):
GROUP
2015
£
2014
£
CHARITY
2015
£
2014
£
534,909
552,835
524,946
544,121
Auditors remuneration
18,447
14,468
14,780
12,500
(Profit)/Loss on sale of fixed assets
23,667
22,807
23,667
22,807
Operating lease payments in the year on land and buildings
48,990
38,000
48,990
38,000
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration (2014 £NIL)
During the year, insurance was purchased to indemnify the Council of Management against default on their part. The cost of insurance
amounted to £3,180 (2014 £3,180)
8. STAFF COSTS
Staff costs were as follows:
2015
£
2014
£
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
4,115,644
304,589
243,748
3,827,909
284,610
230,578
TOTAL STAFF COSTS
4,663,981
4,343,097
2015
NO.
2014
NO.
Direct charitable activities
Support and administration
161
21
20
157
24
22
TOTAL STAFF
202
203
The number of higher paid employees was:
2015
NO.
2014
NO.
1
1
In the band £60,001 to £70,000
Employer pension costs for higher paid employees totalled £6,820 (2014 – £5,593).
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9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
GROUP
Land and
Buildings
£
Fixtures Fittings
and Equipment
£
Motor
Vehicles
£
COST
At 1 April 2014
Additions
Disposals
11,193,312
6,506
(103,903)
3,381,836
99,737
(164,844)
187,577 14,762,725
26,234
132,477
(22,228) (290,975)
AT 31 MARCH 2015
11,095,915
3,316,729
191,583 14,604,227
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2014
Charge for the year
Disposals
3,548,806
272,581
(19,774)
1,379,993
255,053
(156,194)
177,620
7,275
(21,608)
AT 31 MARCH 2015
3,801,613
1,478,852
163,287 5,443,752
NET BOOK VALUE
At 1 April 2014
7,644,506
2,001,843
9,957
9,656,306
AT 31 MARCH 2015
7,294,302
1,837,877
28,296
9,160,475
CHARITY
Land and
buildings
£
Fixtures fittings
and equipment
£
Motor
vehicles
£
TOTAL
£
COST
At 1 April 2014
Additions
Disposals
11,193,312
6,506
(103,903)
3,262,850
94,690
(151,010)
187,577 14,643,739
26,234
127,430
(22,228) (277,141)
AT 31 MARCH 2015
11,095,915
3,206,530
191,583 14,494,028
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2014
Charge for the year
Disposals
3,548,806
272,581
(19,774)
1,273,903
245,090
(142,360)
177,620
7,275
(21,608)
AT 31 MARCH 2015
3,801,613
1,376,633
163,287 5,341,533
NET BOOK VALUE
At 1 April 2014
7,644,506
1,988,947
9,957
9,643,410
AT 31 MARCH 2015
7,294,301
1,829,898
28,297
9,152,495
The cost of depreciable assets included within land and buildings at 31 March 2015 was £10,866,415 (2014 £10,963,813)
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TOTAL
£
5,106,419
534,909
(197,576)
5,000,329
524,946
(183,742)
10. INVESTMENT PROPERTY
Freehold
investment
property
£
GROUP AND CHARITY
Long term
investment
leasehold
property
£
TOTAL
£
VALUATION
At 1 April 2014
Disposed
465,000
(105,000)
130,211
595,211
(105,000)
AT 31 MARCH 2015
360,000
130,211
490,211
COMPRISING
Historic cost
Revaluation
202,000
158,000
157,706
(27,495)
359,706
130,505
AT 31 MARCH 2015
360,000
130,211
490,211
The 2015 valuations were made by the Council, at open market value. Council believes that the current open market valuation is not
materially different from the value included in the financial statements.
For the purposes of giving a true and fair view, the specific requirement of the Companies Act 2006 to provide depreciation on any
assets which have a limited useful life has been over ridden. If the properties above included within Freehold investment properties
were depreciated, the depreciation charge for the year would have been £9,300 (2014 £9,300).
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11. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Listed Investments
The Group holds a portfolio of listed investments, re-valued to the market value at the balance sheet date. The gain or loss on this
revaluation is realised once the investments are sold.
Fixed term deposits
Fixed-term deposits are funds invested until a set date of maturity; interest will be recognised on these amounts upon their maturity. All
of the fixed asset investments are held in the UK.
Listed
Unlisted
Other
GROUP
securities
securities
investments
TOTAL
£
£
£
£
MARKET VALUE
At 1 April 2014
Additions
Disposals
Impairment of unlisted security
Reclassification to current assets
Realised losses
Unrealised gains
8,117,670
4,560,559
(1,610,175)
(41,398)
914,027
1,150
0
0
(1,150)
-
400,000
0
0
(200,000)
-
8,518,820
4,560,559
(1,610,175)
(1,150)
(200,000)
(41,398)
914,027
AT 31 MARCH 2015
11,940,683
(0)
200,000
12,140,683
2015
2014
Listed investments
Unlisted investments
Other fixed asset investments
11,940,683
(0)
200,000
8,117,670
1,150
400,000
TOTAL MARKET VALUE
12,140,683
8,518,820
TOTAL HISTORICAL COST OF INVESTMENTS
10,097,792
7,123,076
COMPRISING OF:
LISTED SECURITIES HELD AT 31 MARCH 2015
COMPRISED THE FOLLOWING ASSET CLASSES:
£
2015
%
£
2014
%
GLOBAL FIXED INTEREST
UK Government stock
UK Fixed Interest
Preference
Funds
73,218
483,107
108,450
1,173,916
1%
4%
1%
10%
362,367
637,314
103,050
707,247
4%
8%
1%
9%
TOTAL FIXED INTEREST
1,838,691
16%
1,809,978
22%
EQUITIES
Equity holdings
Funds
6,645,035
3,456,957
55%
29%
4,791,305
1,516,387
59%
19%
TOTAL EQUITY
10,101,992
84%
6,307,692
78%
TOTAL LISTED INVESTMENTS
11,940,683
100%
8,117,670
100%
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£
2015
%
2014
£
%
Global fixed interest
UK equity
UK funds
Overseas equity
Overseas funds
556,325
6,598,950
599,731
3,611,491
574,186
5%
55%
5%
30%
5%
1,809,978
2,970,982
343,410
1,820,323
1,172,977
22%
37%
4%
22%
14%
11,940,683
100%
8,117,670
100%
COMPRISING OF:
Investment in Subsidiary
The charity owns 100% of the £1 ordinary share capital of its trading subsidiary, Wood Green Enterprises Limited, incorporated in
England and Wales. The results of the company have been consolidated in these financial statements. See note 3 for the results of
Wood Green Enterprises Limited.
CHARITY
GROUP
SUB-TOTAL
SHARES IN
GROUP UNDERTAKING
MARKET VALUE
1 April 2014
Additions
Disposals
Reclassification to current assets
Realised losses
Unrealised gains
8,518,820
4,560,559
(1,610,175)
(1,150)
(200,000)
(41,398)
914,027
5,000
8,523,820
4,560,559
(1,610,175)
(1,150)
(200,000)
(41,398)
914,027
12,140,683
5,000
12,145,683
TOTAL
12. STOCK
2015
GROUP
2014
2015
CHARITY
2014
Veterinary Drugs
Animal Feed
Goods for resale
Sundry Consumables
Donated animal food
0
0
47,576
0
1,149
43,668
4,123
47,007
10,141
4,857
0
0
0
0
1,149
43,668
4,123
0
10,141
4,857
AT 31 MARCH 2015
48,725
109,796
1,149
62,789
In the Trustees opinion, any difference between book value and replacement cost would be immaterial.
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13. DEBTORS
2015
GROUP
2014
2015
CHARITY
2014
Trade debtors
Amounts owed by Group undertakings
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Tax recoverable
Legacies receivable
43,773
0
82,956
191,143
30,000
1,725,438
364,704
0
463,192
46,310
189,839
2,140,044
12,332
363,241
82,956
31,556
30,000
1,725,438
6,995
400,195
487,221
37,261
189,839
2,140,044
AT 31 MARCH 2015
2,073,310
3,204,089
2,245,523
3,261,555
2015
GROUP
2014
2015
CHARITY
2014
459,161
0
57,149
45,935
546,225
0
439,921
192,986
458,773
0
27,263
40,496
521,600
0
415,019
180,710
562,245
1,179,132
526,532
1,117,329
DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
14. CREDITORS
DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
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15. STATEMENT OF FUNDS
Brought
forward
£
Incoming
resources
£
Resources
expended
£
Transfers
in/(out)
£
Gains
/(losses)
£
Carried
forward
£
‘Hands On’ education project
The Beehive
Volunteering
Fundraising
Capital development project
Capital replacement fund
Estate maintenance and conservation fund
991,301
300,200
262,232
385,810
4,518,090
190,907
1,035,268
35,187
3,470
117
56,664
0
0
69,095
(181,706)
(48,722)
(46,802)
(120,597)
(119,388)
0
(1,172,486)
(135,671)
(12,433)
(3,705)
0
(1,086,929)
(190,907)
1,151,133
0
0
0
0
872,629
0
0
709,111
242,515
211,842
321,877
4,184,402
0
1,083,010
TOTAL DESIGNATED FUNDS
7,683,808
164,533
(1,689,701)
(278,512)
872,629
6,752,757
GENERAL FUNDS
Tangible fixed asset fund
Revaluation reserve
Free reserves
9,656,306
1,578,744
4,218,542
0
0
9,945,896
0
0
(7,362,064)
(495,831)
622,146
152,197
0
0
20,000
9,160,475
2,200,890
6,974,571
TOTAL GENERAL FUNDS
15,453,592
9,945,896
(7,362,064)
278,512
20,000
18,335,936
TOTAL FUNDS
23,137,400
10,110,429
(9,051,765)
0
892,629
25,088,693
DESIGNATED FUNDS
Included within Unrestricted General Funds carried forward is £11,837 (2014 £15,531) which relates to the Wood Green Enterprises
Limited, the Charity’s trading subsidiary.
Designated fund levels are subject to an annual review to reflect changes to the Charity’s plans.
Hands-On Education
The Charity is passionate about promoting good animal welfare and responsible pet ownership by providing support, guidance and
education to members of the public. The Hands-On Outreach and Education team work with people, businesses and of course animals
within the community to assist them in improving the standards of animal care. The designated fund is to support the project over the
next 3 years as it grows and develops a long-term sustainable offering to the communities it serve.
The Bee Hive
Set in The Bee Hive, a specialist school in Northampton for six form students with severe learning difficulties. The Charity delivers daily
vocational education programmes for students to learn about and understand how to care for animals and their welfare whilst also
offering the local community the opportunity to rehome a range of small animals. The designated fund, similar to Hands-On, is to
support the project over the next 4 years as it plans for long-term sustainability.
Volunteering
The Charity would not be able to continue a lot of it vital work without the dedicated support of its volunteers. The designated fund is to
support the growth of volunteering over the next 4 years to ensure the needs of the Charity as well as volunteers continue to be met.
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Fundraising
In response to the challenging economic climate and to protect charitable activities, Trustees have taken the decision to increase the
Charity’s investment in fundraising. Whilst there is a clear expectation that this will deliver sustainable financial reward over the longer
term the designated fund is designed to cover any short-term shortfall during the start-up and implementation phase.
Capital Development
A core value and objective of the charity is the provision of high quality accommodation for the animals in its care. The Charity
headquarters in Cambridgeshire is one of the largest rehoming centres in Europe. In addition the Charity also has rehoming centres
in Heydon, in Northampton as well as its original Centre in North London. The Trustees have also expressed a desire to develop the
Charity’s “green credentials” whereby all future capital development meets current and known future energy efficiency and renewable
standards, as well as complying with environmental best practice. The designated fund is based on a 5 year rolling capital investment
plan designed to ensure each site is always positioned to deliver this objective.
Estate Maintenance and Conservation
The Charity incurs significant costs to simply maintain each of its four sites to a standard suitable for rehoming the animals that come
into its care. This fund covers the total maintenance and conservation costs for the 12 months to 31 March 2016.
Revaluation Reserve
The revaluation reserve represents the revaluation of the investment properties and investments held by the charity. Included within the
revaluation reserve carried forward is £158,000 which relates to the revaluation of investment properties and £2,042,890 which relates
to the unrealised gain on listed investments.
16. NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
2015
£
2014
£
Net incoming/(outgoing) resources
(Surplus) / deficit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
(Increase)/ decrease in stocks
(Increase) / decrease in debtors
Increase/ (decrease) in creditors
Realised (Gain)/Loss on sale of investments
Realised gain on sale of investment property
1,037,266
23,667
534,909
61,071
1,130,779
(616,887)
41,398
(20,000)
1,150
672,195
22,807
552,835
5,169
(705,778)
38,569
(289,179)
0
0
NET CASH INFLOW FROM OPERATIONS
2,193,353
296,618
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Sale of tangible fixed assets
Purchase of listed investments
Sale of listed investments
Sale of short term investments
Sale of investment properties
(132,477)
69,732
(4,560,559)
1,610,175
350,000
125,000
(137,514)
12,060
(3,192,012)
2,474,151
0
0
NET CASH OUTFLOW FROM INVESTMENTS
(2,538,129)
(843,315)
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE AND FINANCIAL INVESTMENT
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17. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
Net Funds
1 April
2014
£
Cash flow
£
31 March
2015
£
1,882,310
1,882,310
(344,776)
(344,776)
1,537,534
1,537,534
18. PENSION COMMITMENTS
The Charity operates a defined contribution based pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the
Charity in an administered fund. The pension charge represents contributions payable by the charity to the fund.
There were no contributions outstanding as at 31 March 2015 (2014 £Nil). Total employer contributions paid in the year were £243,748
(2014 – £230,577).
Contributions paid for the year in respect of employees earning over £60,000 amounted to £6,820 (2014 £5,593).
19. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS
At 31 March 2015 the group had annual commitments under non-cancellable operating leases as follows:
2015
Land & Buildings
£
2015
Other
£
2014
Land & Buildings
£
2014
Other
£
9,750
33,000
52,711
37,922
30,398
0
0
38,000
0
17,848
58,492
0
9,750
33,000
52,711
37,922
9,828
0
0
38,000
0
17,848
37,922
0
GROUP
Expiry date within 1 year
Expiry date between 2 and 5 years
Expiry date more than 5 years
CHARITY
Expiry date within 1 year
Expiry date between 2 and 5 years
Expiry date more than 5 years
20. PRINCIPAL SUBSIDIARIES
Company name
Percentage Shareholding
Wood Green Enterprises Limited
100
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Your support is the reason why
Wood Green exists – we receive
no lottery or government funding.
From blankets to biscuits, state of the art diagnostic equipment, to cutting
edge catteries we need your help to protect every animal in our care.
Please change a life TODAY:
Become a ‘Loyal Friend’ and receive a VIP behind the scenes tour and
discount vouchers for our shops and café.
Let you love of animals live on through a gift in your will
Give your time by volunteering at any of our shops or centres or join
our foster circle to offer short term care of animals in your own home
Buy a present for our animals next time you shop on Amazon
Give while you shop through our on-line store.
Godmanchester Centre (HQ)
King’s Bush Farm, London Road,
Godmanchester, Cambs PE29 2NH
Rehomes dogs, cats, small animals
and chickens.
London Centre
601 Lordship Lane, Wood Green,
London N22 5LG
Rehomes cats.
Heydon Centre
Highway Cottage, Chishill Road,
Heydon, Hertfordshire SG8 8PN
Rehomes cats, chickens and small animals.
Northampton Centre
The Bee Hive, Harborough Road,
Kingsthorpe, Northampton NN2 8LR
Rehomes chickens and small animals.
All our centres offer a community wide
preventative treatment and advice service.
Call: 0844 248 8181
Visit: woodgreen.org.uk
Or Email: [email protected]
Wood Green, The Animals Charity is the Registered Trademark of Wood Green Animal Shelters. Registered Charity No. 298348.

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