HORSE SENSE WIRRAL
We are an Animal Sanctuary based in North Wales (Holywell) we supply a life long home to over 100 rescue/retired animals. We believe that animals who have been neglected or abused deserve to have nothing more asked of them other than to be happy and contented. We offer advice & assistance to owners & police.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £13,608 for the year ended October 2024, with total incoming resources of £208,000 against resources expended of £194,392. Unrestricted free reserves stood at £25,217, while total funds including restricted reserves were £48,246. The trustees maintain a policy of holding sufficient unrestricted funds to provide financial flexibility for current running and future development.
What the accounts disclose
“Amy and Shaun Pirie live on the site, rent free. The house is used as offices and by volunteers.” — page 11
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/02/2026)
Trustees
- AMY PIRIEchair
- Rachel Tyrie
- SHAUN PIRIE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £229k | £239k |
| 31/10/2024 | £208k | £194k |
| 31/10/2023 | £188k | £185k |
| 31/10/2022 | £177k | £180k |
| 31/10/2021 | £205k | £206k |
Common questions
Is HORSE SENSE WIRRAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £13,608 for the year ended October 2024, with total incoming resources of £208,000 against resources expended of £194,392. Unrestricted free reserves stood at £25,217, while total funds including restricted reserves were £48,246. The trustees maintain a policy of holding sufficient unrestricted funds to provide financial flexibility for current running and future development. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HORSE SENSE WIRRAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HORSE SENSE WIRRAL as a grant recipient include MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION, THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO, THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST, SIR PETER O'SULLEVAN CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £117k | |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | FY2024 | £20k | |
| THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST | FY2024 | £15k | |
| SIR PETER O'SULLEVAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £13k | Grants for specific projects and other good causes committed and paid during the year |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | Grant Programme - Pets |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2023 | £10k | Animals |
| SIR PETER O'SULLEVAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | Grants for specific projects and other good causes committed and paid during the year |
| THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND | FY2024 | £8k | |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | FY2022 | £7k | |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Animal welfare |