FARPLACE ANIMAL RESCUE
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves totalled £489,855, which is below the charity's stated policy target of maintaining reserves equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 6
“Janet Edwards is our Head of Animal Care and lives at the sanctuary along with our CEO Gareth Edwards. She is co-owner of some of the land the charity uses for its activities, along with Gareth Edwards. The charity is charged no rent for use of the land or buildings.” — page 9
“During the year the charity acquired from Mr Gareth Edwards, The Chief Executive Officer, the freehold in the property known as Farplace, Sidehead at full market value.” — page 38
“Janet Edwards is our Head of Animal Care and lives at the sanctuary along with our CEO Gareth Edwards. She is co-owner of some of the land the charity uses for its activities, along with Gareth Edwards. The charity is charged no rent for use of the land or buildings.” — page 9
“During the year the charity acquired from Mr Gareth Edwards, The Chief Executive Officer, the freehold in the property known as Farplace, Sidehead at full market value.” — page 38
“Subsidiary undertakings Farplace Trading Limited”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Anne-Marie Tuckerchair
- Emma Phipps
- Kevin Newall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £7.0m | £7.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £6.3m | £5.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £5.2m | £4.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £4.1m | £3.8m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.5m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is FARPLACE ANIMAL RESCUE financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves totalled £489,855, which is below the charity's stated policy target of maintaining reserves equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Allen Sykes Limited.
Who funds FARPLACE ANIMAL RESCUE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FARPLACE ANIMAL RESCUE as a grant recipient include THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO, ANIMAL AID CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | FY2022 | £10k |
| ANIMAL AID CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BRITTEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| THE PAUL JENNINGS AND JEANETTE DUNN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £13k |
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| SYLVANUS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| OLSEN ANIMAL TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE A AND R WOOLF CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |