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MABLETHORPE WILDLIFE RESCUE

Registered charity 1173244 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

For the benefit of the public, to relieve the suffering of seals and seal pups in need of care and attention. To provide care and treatment to all local wildlife until such time as they can be safely released into the wild. To raise awareness and educate the public as to the seals natural environment and welfare needs. The main sources of income come from the shop in Mablethorpe and donations.

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Latest income
£700k
Latest spending
£702k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £2,027 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds of £299,745. The trustees report that this balance is sufficient to cover three months of charitable expenditure, aligning with their stated reserves policy. The charity continues to receive beneficiary donations and is actively searching for further funding to support its future plans.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months worth of future charitable expenditure (held: £300k)
“The trustees aim to maintain the reserves at a minimum of three months worth of future charitable expenditure.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Rent paid to trustee Mr D Drew for the charity shop.
“The charity shop being used by the charity is owned by Mr D Drew, one of the trustees. During the year the charity paid £19,200 (2024 £19,200) in rent to Mr D Drew.” — page 17
“The zoo, gift shop and car park being used by the charity are being leased from Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary Limited. During this year the lease charges were £20,000 (2024 £11,667).” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Lease payments to Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary Limited, where trustees Mr D Drew and Mrs C Drew are directors.
“The charity shop being used by the charity is owned by Mr D Drew, one of the trustees. During the year the charity paid £19,200 (2024 £19,200) in rent to Mr D Drew.” — page 17
“The zoo, gift shop and car park being used by the charity are being leased from Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary Limited. During this year the lease charges were £20,000 (2024 £11,667).” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Credit balance owed to Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary Limited, where trustees Mr D Drew and Mrs C Drew are directors.
“The charity shop being used by the charity is owned by Mr D Drew, one of the trustees. During the year the charity paid £19,200 (2024 £19,200) in rent to Mr D Drew.” — page 17
“The zoo, gift shop and car park being used by the charity are being leased from Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary Limited. During this year the lease charges were £20,000 (2024 £11,667).” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)

Total income
£700k
Total spending
£702k
Reserves (reported)
£300k
Employees
18

Reported reserves equal ~5.1 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

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

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£700k£702k
31/08/2024£622k£438k
31/08/2023£115k£120k
31/08/2022£118k£93k
31/08/2021£80k£73k

Common questions

Is MABLETHORPE WILDLIFE RESCUE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £2,027 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds of £299,745. The trustees report that this balance is sufficient to cover three months of charitable expenditure, aligning with their stated reserves policy. The charity continues to receive beneficiary donations and is actively searching for further funding to support its future plans. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.