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THE HAPPY PANTS RANCH

Registered charity 1185169 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Happy Pants Ranch is a registered animal sanctuary charity and forever home to around 450 rescue animals, that have nowhere else to go. This includes all animals and wildlife from goats and cows to dogs and emus! It is now also a wellbeing hub for humans, helping to improve mental and physical health for all.

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Latest income
£75k
Latest spending
£51k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity has negative unrestricted reserves of £29,218, though the trustees' report notes a deficit of £30,398. The going concern basis relies on the continuing financial support of trustee Ms A James, who is the charity's largest creditor. The independent examiner reported matters of concern regarding inadequate accounting records and cash misappropriation.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £-29k; policy: investment in land and buildings to operate as a sanctuary for unwanted and abandoned animals and the balance of unrestricted funds is available to meet continuing administrative costs)
“The financial year ended 28 February 2025 has returned a surplus of £22,862 which has improved the overall financial position of the Charity to (£30,398) from (£53,260).” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis based on the continuing support of the Trustees. Ms A James, a trustee, is the charity's largest creditor and has confirmed her full support to the charity.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee loan
“As at the year end date the Trustee; Ms A James has an outstanding loan and is owed £76,149 (2024: £77,530) by the charity, this is included in other creditors.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: Late filing admitted
“We acknowledge that we have not been efficient in complying with our statutory obligations and the Trustees take full responsibility for late filing.” — page 4
“We have been liaising and co-operating with the Charities Commission with regards to this.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: Regulator engagement
“We acknowledge that we have not been efficient in complying with our statutory obligations and the Trustees take full responsibility for late filing.” — page 4
“We have been liaising and co-operating with the Charities Commission with regards to this.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — the happy pants ranch (matched by registered charity number).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
28/02/2025£75k£51k
29/02/2024£55k£60k
28/02/2023£68k£62k
28/02/2022£106k£128k
28/02/2021£178k£175k

Common questions

Is THE HAPPY PANTS RANCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity has negative unrestricted reserves of £29,218, though the trustees' report notes a deficit of £30,398. The going concern basis relies on the continuing financial support of trustee Ms A James, who is the charity's largest creditor. The independent examiner reported matters of concern regarding inadequate accounting records and cash misappropriation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.