HART Wildlife Rescue
To rescue, treat, rehabilitate and release wildlife, in reponse to calls from the public, Police Forces, RSPCA, Veterinary practices and other wildlife agencies.To educate the public and raise awareness in the needs and care of British Wildlife
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a loss of £18,487 in 2024, reversing a small profit from the previous year due to increased staff costs and reduced income. The trustees describe this financial position as 'obviously not sustainable' and plan to focus on cost-cutting and increased fundraising in 2025. Despite the loss, unrestricted reserves increased to over £160,000, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover three months of running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“We have allocated sufficient funds to cover three month’s running costs (circa £50,000) which is reflected in our reserves policy.”
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- PETER JOHN MARTchair
- ANNE BLACKLOCK
- Chloe-Jade Hill
- KAREN MARGESSON
- Phoebe McBurnie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £210k | £229k |
| 31/12/2023 | £199k | £199k |
| 31/12/2022 | £193k | £197k |
| 31/12/2021 | £213k | £188k |
| 31/12/2020 | £251k | £199k |
Common questions
Is HART Wildlife Rescue financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a loss of £18,487 in 2024, reversing a small profit from the previous year due to increased staff costs and reduced income. The trustees describe this financial position as 'obviously not sustainable' and plan to focus on cost-cutting and increased fundraising in 2025. Despite the loss, unrestricted reserves increased to over £160,000, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover three months of running costs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HART Wildlife Rescue?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HART Wildlife Rescue as a grant recipient include THE GERRICK ROSE ANIMAL TRUST, THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST, MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GERRICK ROSE ANIMAL TRUST | FY2024 | £34k | |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | FY2023 | £11k | 40th Anniversary Awards |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | FY2024 | £7k | |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Animal welfare |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | FY2022 | £4k | |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | One-off grant |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2024 | £0 | |
| THE GERRICK ROSE ANIMAL TRUST | FY2022 | — | |
| THE GERRICK ROSE ANIMAL TRUST | FY2023 | — | |
| THE GERRICK ROSE ANIMAL TRUST | FY2025 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/08/2019 | £6k | Community/volunteering quarters |