ISLE OF WIGHT DONKEY SANCTUARY CIO
The provide healthcare and welfare for abandoned, rescued and homeless donkeys.To educate children about the heritage and roles of donkeys.To support other charities through association with our donkeys.To provide the public with an opportunity to visit, learn and appreciate the animals in a natural, visitor-friendly environment.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a full-year deficit of £120,896, resulting from consolidated expenditure of £2,221,577 against income of £2,100,681. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm the charity remains a going concern with consolidated reserves of £4,124,075, which significantly exceed the stated policy target of 12 months of operating costs.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee in the £60,001 – £70,000 band (2023 – none).” — page 29
“One employee in the £60,001 – £70,000 band (2023 – none).” — page 29
“Our reserves policy is to hold unrestricted reserves at a level that provides security for at least 12 months of operating costs.”
“The charity owns the whole of the issued share capital of The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary Limited” — page 32
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2023) → 1 (FY2024).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Andrew Gordon Pattison
- Dawn Finney
- Elaine Maria Burtenshaw Co - Chair
- Gavin Whitter
- Janine Dyer Co - Chair
- Jill Procter
- Mark Alan Stratton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £2.1m | £2.2m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.2m | £2.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.2m | £1.7m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.9m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.4m | £797k |
Common questions
Is ISLE OF WIGHT DONKEY SANCTUARY CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a full-year deficit of £120,896, resulting from consolidated expenditure of £2,221,577 against income of £2,100,681. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm the charity remains a going concern with consolidated reserves of £4,124,075, which significantly exceed the stated policy target of 12 months of operating costs. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by MC Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of ISLE OF WIGHT DONKEY SANCTUARY CIO earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds ISLE OF WIGHT DONKEY SANCTUARY CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ISLE OF WIGHT DONKEY SANCTUARY CIO as a grant recipient include THE ANNANDALE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ANNANDALE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/05/2024 | £20k | Community Engagement Officer |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2024 | £20k | Community Engagement Officer |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/05/2022 | £10k | Community Engagement Officer |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | 3 | £137k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 2 | £12k |
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | 2 | £3k |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 1 | £55k |
| WILLIAM GEOFFREY HARVEY'S DISCRETIONARY SETTLEMENT NO 2 | 1 | £26k |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| Ripple Effect International | 1 | £12k |
Charities like this
- THE DONKEY SANCTUARY
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ISLE OF WIGHT BRANCH
- SHY LOWEN HORSE AND PONY SANCTUARY
- THE MARE AND FOAL SANCTUARY
- LUCY’S UK DONKEY FOUNDATION
- THE DEVON HORSE AND PONY SANCTUARY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISLE OF WIGHT DONKEY SANCTUARY CIO | £2.1m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE DONKEY SANCTUARY | £59.6m | £153,182 | 20 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ISLE OF WIGHT BRANCH | £819k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHY LOWEN HORSE AND PONY SANCTUARY | £242k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE MARE AND FOAL SANCTUARY | £6.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LUCY’S UK DONKEY FOUNDATION | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |