GOWER BIRD HOSPITAL
To treat and rehabilitate sick, injured and orphaned wild birds and animals with the sole intention of returning them to the wild.To conduct and supervise environmental studies and research into wildlife rehabilitation. All our research is non-invasive, with the welfare of the animals always our foremost priority.To deliver educational talks to schools and groups at local and national level.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves amounted to £102,701, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining reserves sufficient to cover 12 months of normal activity. The charity reported a net payment deficit of £11,115 for the year, with total receipts of £62,310 against total payments of £73,426. Despite this, the trustees consider an audit is not required and the independent examiner found no matters requiring attention.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees· policy is to maintain cash reserves sufficient to cover about 12 months of normal activity.” — page 4
“Karen Kingsnorth, an employee, and Simon Allen, a trustee, are joint owners of the premises from which the charity operates. No rent is charged to the charity for the use of the accommodation but electricity, heating oil and telephone which are all metered separately for the charity's use of £837 (2023: £4,897), initially met by Ms Kingsnorth and Mr Allen, are reclaimed.” — page 8
“During the year a gross wage of £24,127.98 (2023: £22,325) was paid to Ms Kingsnorth.” — page 8
“Karen Kingsnorth, an employee, and Simon Allen, a trustee, are joint owners of the premises from which the charity operates. No rent is charged to the charity for the use of the accommodation but electricity, heating oil and telephone which are all metered separately for the charity's use of £837 (2023: £4,897), initially met by Ms Kingsnorth and Mr Allen, are reclaimed.” — page 8
“During the year a gross wage of £24,127.98 (2023: £22,325) was paid to Ms Kingsnorth.” — page 8
Trustees
- KAREN KINGSNORTHchair
- KEITH HOGBEN
- Michelle Melanie Rees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £62k | £73k |
| 31/12/2023 | £61k | £67k |
| 31/12/2022 | £83k | £54k |
| 31/12/2021 | £75k | £57k |
| 31/12/2020 | £121k | £87k |
Common questions
Is GOWER BIRD HOSPITAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves amounted to £102,701, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining reserves sufficient to cover 12 months of normal activity. The charity reported a net payment deficit of £11,115 for the year, with total receipts of £62,310 against total payments of £73,426. Despite this, the trustees consider an audit is not required and the independent examiner found no matters requiring attention. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GOWER BIRD HOSPITAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GOWER BIRD HOSPITAL as a grant recipient include THE PETTIFOR TRUST CORPORATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PETTIFOR TRUST CORPORATION | FY2022 | £500 |