FLORI'S FRIENDS RESCUE
The charity rescues, rehabilitates, cares for abandoned, abused, neglected and injured animals including those with mobility issues and paralysis . We provide medical treatment and support mainly but not exclusively within the Southeast of the UK. We promote humane behaviour towards animals by educating the public on animal welfare, responsible care and the prevention of cruelty and suffering.
Objects
TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF ABANDONED, ABUSED, NEGLECTED, OR INJURED DOMESTIC OR WILD ANIMALS, WITH PARTICULAR SUPPORT FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING MOBILITY ISSUES OR PARALYSIS, THROUGH RESCUE, REHABILITATION, MEDICAL CARE, PROTECTION, AND OTHER WELFARE SERVICES, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, WITHIN THE SOUTHEAST OF THE UNITED KINGDOM.TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS ANIMALS BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON ANIMAL WELFARE, RESPONSIBLE CARE, AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY AND SUFFERING
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £169,178 for the year ended 28 February 2025, with total income rising to £349,341. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £230,154, which the trustees consider to be within their stated policy target of maintaining three to six months of expenditure. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from donations and legacies was £296,035 (2024 - £109,632).”
“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 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 28/02/2025
- Volunteers: 11
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 29/02/2024
- Volunteers: 36
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 28/02/2023
- Volunteers: 50
Trustees
- Suzanne Woodheadchair
- Alexander David Samson
- Alison Louise Towler
- Carole Elizabeth Chapman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £349k | £180k |
| 29/02/2024 | £146k | £151k |
| 28/02/2023 | £148k | £145k |
| 28/02/2022 | £228k | £181k |
| 28/02/2021 | £133k | £61k |
Common questions
Is FLORI'S FRIENDS RESCUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £169,178 for the year ended 28 February 2025, with total income rising to £349,341. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £230,154, which the trustees consider to be within their stated policy target of maintaining three to six months of expenditure. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FLORI'S FRIENDS RESCUE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FLORI'S FRIENDS RESCUE as a grant recipient include RUTH SMART FOUNDATION, THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUTH SMART FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £40k | |
| RUTH SMART FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £6k | |
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| MICHAEL AND SHIRLEY HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | Unverified read£1k | null |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 2 | £137k |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 2 | £75k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 2 | £48k |
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £19k |
| SCHNAUZERFEST | 1 | £17k |
| SYLVANUS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE RATCLIFF FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
Charities like this
- FRIENDS OF ANIMALS WALES
- FARM ANIMAL RESCUE SANCTUARY
- FOREST DOG RESCUE
- FRESHFIELDS ANIMAL RESCUE
- DOGS FIRST
- FELINE FRIENDS (DERBYSHIRE)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLORI'S FRIENDS RESCUE | £349k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF ANIMALS WALES | £243k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FARM ANIMAL RESCUE SANCTUARY | £216k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOREST DOG RESCUE | £436k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRESHFIELDS ANIMAL RESCUE | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DOGS FIRST | £81k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |