WILD TOUCH WILDLIFE RESCUE
We are a small, experienced rescue service operating in Norfolk rescuing and rehabilitating wild and exotic animals. We are dedicated to providing the best possible treatment for any sick, injured and orphaned wildlife that come into our care, whether that means caring for it ourselves or transferring it onto another facility. We work closely with a network of other specialist organisations.
Objects
1) FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS AND SUFFERING OF SICK, INJURED OR ORPHANED WILDLIFE AND UNWANTED OR CONFISCATED EXOTIC ANIMALS. TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FACILITIES FOR THE RESCUE, RECEPTION, CARE AND TREATMENT OF SUCH ANIMALS.2) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC OF WILDLIFE AND EXOTIC ANIMALS AND THE CARE AND CONSERVATION IN CAPTIVITY AND IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT BY PROVIDING DEMONSTRATIONS, INFORMATION AND ADVICE. 3) TO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH OR ASSIST OTHERS UNDERTAKING RESEARCH IN CONNECTION WITH WILDLIFE, ANIMAL REHABILITATION AND OTHER RELATED TOPICS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total incoming resources were £38,770 and total outgoing resources were £35,835, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The trustees aim to maintain free reserves equivalent to approximately three months’ operational expenditure. The charity relies on public donations and fundraising activities, including the 100 Club, to generate unrestricted income.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain free reserves equivalent to approximately three months’ operati” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Jessica Walchchair
- Ashley Kavanagh
- David Carr
- Jessica Stapleton
- Kerri Stapleton
- Lucy Cubitt
- Susan Margerison
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £39k | £36k |
| 05/04/2024 | £29k | £26k |
| 05/04/2023 | £20k | £13k |
| 05/04/2022 | £24k | £24k |
| 05/04/2021 | £9k | £7k |
Common questions
Is WILD TOUCH WILDLIFE RESCUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total incoming resources were £38,770 and total outgoing resources were £35,835, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The trustees aim to maintain free reserves equivalent to approximately three months’ operational expenditure. The charity relies on public donations and fundraising activities, including the 100 Club, to generate unrestricted income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WILD TOUCH WILDLIFE RESCUE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WILD TOUCH WILDLIFE RESCUE as a grant recipient include MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION | FY2025 | — |