THE KIT WILSON TRUST FOR ANIMAL WELFARE

Registered charity 1143338 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

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Latest income
£1.2m
Latest spending
£1.4m
Registered
2011
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted free funds were maintained at a level equating to approximately one year's unrestricted expenditure, with a total unrestricted fund balance of £3,558,027 at year-end. The charity reported a net outgoing of resources before transfers of £183,617, driven by significant building work and operational costs, though this was partially offset by investment income and donations. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future and noted no material uncertainties regarding going concern.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: Under £60,000 — below the median for charities its size (£70k)
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000. — page 35
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: approximately one year's unrestricted expenditure (held: £3.6m)
It is the policy of the Trustees to maintain unrestricted free funds at a level which equates to approximately one year's unrestricted expenditure. — page 10
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Website services
The Trust paid £Nil (2023: £192) to Mr D Alexander, the son of Mrs M E Alexander for website services. — page 41
The Trust paid £50 (2023: £485) to Ms L Pearce for vouchers to staff and volunteers — page 41
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Vouchers
The Trust paid £Nil (2023: £192) to Mr D Alexander, the son of Mrs M E Alexander for website services. — page 41
The Trust paid £50 (2023: £485) to Ms L Pearce for vouchers to staff and volunteers — page 41
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Gifts
The Trust paid £Nil (2023: £192) to Mr D Alexander, the son of Mrs M E Alexander for website services. — page 41
The Trust paid £50 (2023: £485) to Ms L Pearce for vouchers to staff and volunteers — page 41
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Reimbursement
The Trust paid £Nil (2023: £192) to Mr D Alexander, the son of Mrs M E Alexander for website services. — page 41
The Trust paid £50 (2023: £485) to Ms L Pearce for vouchers to staff and volunteers — page 41
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Price & Company. Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)

Total income
£1.2m
Total spending
£1.4m
Cost of raising funds
£268k
Reserves (reported)
£5.5m
Employees
28

Reported reserves equal ~48.2 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

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Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: East Sussex · Kent · Surrey · West Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£1.2m£1.4m
31/12/2023£1.1m£1.1m
31/12/2022£1.1m£956k
31/12/2021£904k£867k
31/12/2020£888k£855k

Common questions

Is THE KIT WILSON TRUST FOR ANIMAL WELFARE financially healthy?

The accounts state that unrestricted free funds were maintained at a level equating to approximately one year's unrestricted expenditure, with a total unrestricted fund balance of £3,558,027 at year-end. The charity reported a net outgoing of resources before transfers of £183,617, driven by significant building work and operational costs, though this was partially offset by investment income and donations. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future and noted no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Price & Company.

What does the highest-paid employee of THE KIT WILSON TRUST FOR ANIMAL WELFARE earn?

Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.