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# THE SHETLAND PONY WELFARE TRUST

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
14488057 (England and Wales)

## Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 April 2025

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 1 May 2024

## End date: 30 April 2025

# THE SHETLAND PONY WELFARE TRUST

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

Directors report |
Balance sheet |
Additional notes |
Balance sheet notes |

# THE SHETLAND PONY WELFARE TRUST

Directors' report period ended 30 April 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 April 2025

Principal activities of the company

The Shetland Pony Welfare Trust Directors and Trustees Annual Report for the Year ended 30th April 2025 The directors and Trustees submit their Annual Report and Accounts for the period ended 30th April 2025, which have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting standard (SORP)FRS 102 (effective January 2015) and the Charities Act 2011 Structure Governance and Management Incorporation the Company was incorporated on the 16th of November 2022. The Charities' legal status is that of a Company Limited by guarantee and is governed by the company's Article of Association. Directors and Trustees, The Trustees who are directors for the purpose of company law and the Trustees for the purpose of Charity law who served during the period are Kathryn Sullivan Elizabeth Mary Kaye Smith Verena Waddington Amanda Fryatt Belinda Greenwood Clark Trustees are appointed and de-selected as per the rules stated in the Articles of Association. Members of the Charitable Company guarantee to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 to the Charitable Company in the event of winding up. The total number of such guarantees at the 30th of April 2025 was Two Risk Management the Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the Charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. Objections and aims Obligations and Activities The objectives of the Charity are to relieve the suffering of Shetland and Shetland type ponies and other breeds of Equine. Rescue and rehabilitation of Shetland Ponies and their sometimes much larger companions.

Political and charitable donations

Director's and Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 30 April 2025 Review of Financial Activities and Affairs Financial Review Full details of the financial transactions are contained in the attached accounts. The total income for the year was 62,468.30 at the 30/4/25 Income 2024 59,153.49: and, after deducting expenditure of16,378.84 (2024) the net profit for 2024 was 46,127.65. Expenditure (2025) was 50,835.27 Net profit at 30th April 2025 was 57,760.68 Restricted income 2025 17,000.00 Reserve policy The. trustees have reviewed the charity's needs for reserves in line with guidance issued by the Charities Commission and consider it prudent that unrestricted reserves should be sufficient to cover six months' running costs. The trustees are confident that future income, and support from the Trustees will enable the charity to meet its foreseeable needs based on planned activity Investment Policy Under the memorandum and articles of association, the charity has the power to make an investment which the trustees see fit. The trustees have considered the most appropriate policy for investing funds to maximise interest on funds available Approved by the Trustees on 11th May 2025 and signed on their behalf by Signed....................................................................................................... ...... Belinda Greenwood Clark Trustee Statement of Trustees Responsibilities for the year ended 30th April 2025 The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare Financial Statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the situation of the charity and of its financial activities for the period. In preparing those Financial Statements the Trustees are required to: a) b) c) Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent State whether the policies adopted are in accordance with SORP FRS 102 and with applicable accounting standards, subject to any material departures and disclosed and explained in the Financial Statements' d)prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the charity will continue operating. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities Signed ...............Kathryn Sullivan....................................... Date...12th May 2025.........

Company policy on disabled employees

Public Benefit The Shetland Pony Welfare Trust offers public benefit by assisting owners of Shetland Ponies. Since 2012, the charity has also assisted other equine breeds in urgent need. Public education on animal welfare and volunteer programs provide valuable life skills. The Shetland Pony Wellbeing Foundation provides opportunities to engage with Shetland ponies through our workshops, designed to support and enhance mental health and wellbeing. 3 We maintain our commitment to community engagement by visiting elderly residents with our therapy ponies. When planning activities, the Trustees consider the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit to ensure the greatest positive impact.

Additional information

Notes to the Accounts The Shetland pony Welfare Trust Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 30th April 2025 1.Basis of Accounting a) Accounting Convention b) Accounting Polices The Financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with the Charities Act 2015 and the Companies Act 2006, and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Charities SORP(FRS102) (effective 2015. Financial Instruments Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the onset receivable or payable including any related transaction costs c) Going Concern The Trustees have prepared the accounts on the going concern basis as there are no future planned or committed expenditure beyond that which can be supported from known income or current levels of reserves d) Disclosure exemptions The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS102from the requirement to produce a cash flow statement because it is a small charity . e ) Incoming Resources All incoming resources are included on the statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income, and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The Shetland Pony Welfare Trust Notes to the accounts cont. f) Resources Expanded Resources expanded comprise all expenditure directly relating to the objects of the charity, and is accounted for gross, and when incurred. Expenditure is recognized on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates Fixed Assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life Vehicles 25% Reducing Balance Equipment/Buildings 10% On cost Plant 5% On cost g) Fund Accounting 1.Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the Charities objects 2.Designated funds are unrestrictunds earmarked by the trustees for future projects or commitment Restricted fs are trust funds subject to specific restrictive conditions imposed by sponsors and until the restriction has been satisfied h) Resources Expended 1) Charitable Activities £ 62,468.30 2024 £ 59,153.49 2025 12The Shetland Pony Welfare Trust Notes to Accounts cont. Taxation 2.The Charitable company is exempt from corporation tax on its Charitable activities. 3.Tangible Fixed Assets At 30th April 2025 Property and Equipment 27,735.00 Fixtures and fittings Vehicles and Plant Total 14,100.00 12,340.00 54,175.00 Total Depreciation Charge At 30th April 2025 4,873.75 Property and Equipment 1,756.25 Fixtures and fittings Vehicles and plant 1,025.00 2,092.50 Nett tangible fixed Assets Vehicles and plant fittings At 3oth April 2024 36,600.00 8,300.00 49,301.25 At 30th April 2025 Property/equip 22,00.00 Total depreciation charge at 30/4/24 1,650.00 810.0 0 Fixtures and 6,300.00Total 315.00 2,775.00 Total Tangible fixed assets at 3/4/24 33,825.00 At 3oth April 2025 49,301.25 4. Investment Income Bank Interest Received As at 30th April 2025 £1,187.75 5. Creditors Amounts falling due within one-year 2025 zero. 6. Restricted funds 7. Total funds at bank 30/4/25 As at 30/4/25 17,000.00 57,760.68 Company Ltd by Guarantee the Member's Liability is Limited to a maximum of £1.00

Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 May 2024 to 30 April 2025

Kathryn Sullivan
Belinda Greenwood Clark

The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
11 May 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Belinda Greenwood Clark
Status: Director

# THE SHETLAND PONY WELFARE TRUST

## Balance sheet

As at 30 April 2025

| Notes | 2025 | 17 months to 30 April 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
|  | £ | £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: | 3 | 54,175 | 36,600
Total fixed assets: |  | 54,175 | 36,600
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 57,760 | 46,127
Total current assets: |  | 57,760 | 46,127
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 57,760 | 46,127
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 111,935 | 82,727
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 111,935 | 82,727
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 111,935 | 82,727
Total members' funds: |  | 111,935 | 82,727

The notes form part of these financial statements

# THE SHETLAND PONY WELFARE TRUST

## Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 April 2025 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The directors have chosen not to file a copy of the company's profit and loss account.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 12 May 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Kathryn Sullivan
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# THE SHETLAND PONY WELFARE TRUST

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

- ## 1. Accounting policies

  Basis of measurement and preparation

  These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

  Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

  Tangible fixed assets depreciation Statement ITEM At 30/4/24VALUE percent DEPRECIATION TOTAL 30/04/2025 Horse Trailer 1,00.00 SL Red Bal 25% 250 750Horse Trailer land rover 1,500.00SLRed Bal 25% 250 1250Landrover SUV 1,600.00SL/Red Bal 25% 400 1,200.00Suv Tack/Equip 10,00.00 5% 500 9,500.00Landrover Tools 5,00.00 5% 250 4,750.00Tack/Equip Buildings 6,00.00 5% 300 5,700.00Horsebox Caravan 300 5% 15 285Caravan Plant 4,00.00 5% 200 3,800.00Plant Trailers 200 5% 10 190Trailers Portable Fencing 5,00.00 10% 500 4,500.00Buildings Gates etc Gates etc Office Equipment 2,00.00 5% 100 1,900.00Fencing Office equip Tools TOTAL Fixed Assets 36,600.00 2,775.00 33825 Depreciation 2,775.00 Ttoal Assets 33,825.00 Vehicles Total Depreciation Total 4,100.00 900 3,200 Tack/equipment 22,00.00 1,350.00 20,650.00 Buildings 6,300.00 315 5985 Plant 4,200.00 210 3990 TOTAL Fixed Assets 36,600.00 2,775.00 33,825.00As at 30/4/24

  Other accounting policies

  The Shetland Pony Welfare Trust Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of The Shetland Pony Welfare Trust I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30th April 2025 Responsibilities and basis of report as the charity's trustees of the Company (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act'). Examination I having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under part 16of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011('the 2011Act'). In carrying out my have followed the Directors given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: l. I accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act. 2. or the financial statements do not accord with those records. or 3. the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached Signed------------------------------------------------------------------ Date.........8/10/2025.......................................................................... Signature: Sue Shefford

# THE SHETLAND PONY WELFARE TRUST

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

- ## 2. Employees

  | 2025 | 17 months to 30 April 2024
  --- | --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 0 | 0

  No paid employees . We are a Registered Charity relying on Volunteers

# THE SHETLAND PONY WELFARE TRUST

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 April 2025

## 3. Tangible assets

| Land & buildings | Plant & machinery | Fixtures & fittings | Office equipment | Motor vehicles | Total
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Cost | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £
At 1 May 2024 | 22,000 | 8,300 | 6,300 | 0 | 0 | 36,600
Additions | 5,735 | 4,040 | 7,800 | 0 | 0 | 17,575
Disposals |  |  |  |  |  |
Revaluations |  |  |  |  |  |
Transfers |  |  |  |  |  |
At 30 April 2025 | 27,735 | 12,340 | 14,100 | 0 | 0 | 54,175
Depreciation |  |  |  |  |  |
At 1 May 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Charge for year |  |  |  |  |  |
On disposals |  |  |  |  |  |
Other adjustments |  |  |  |  |  |
At 30 April 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Net book value |  |  |  |  |  |
At 30 April 2025 | 27,735 | 12,340 | 14,100 | 0 | 0 | 54,175
At 30 April 2024 | 22,000 | 8,300 | 6,300 | 0 | 0 | 36,600