Woodfield Equine Sanctuary

Registered charity 1192645 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as WOODFIELD ANIMAL SANCTUARY

To provide a sanctuary for and care for animals who have been subject to mistreatment ,abandonment or cruelty and to raise funds for the support of such animals.

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Latest income
£155k
Latest spending
£162k
Registered
2020
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £7,290 for the period, with total incoming resources of £154,699 and total payments of £161,989. The trustees confirm that unrestricted cash reserves stood at £14,910 at the end of the period, which they consider appropriate for operational needs. The charity relies heavily on public donations and Gift Aid, with no investments held.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: a modest level of unrestricted reserves (held: £15k)
“the trustees aim to maintain a modest level of unrestricted reserves to ensure the charity can continue to meet its operational commitments and respond to unexpected animal welfare situations.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The trustees have reviewed the charity’s financial position and are satisfied that the charity remains a going concern. The charity continues to operate with the ongoing support of public donations, fundraising activity and careful financial management.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Two trustees are engaged in paid operational roles within the charity.
“In accordance with the charity’s governing document, two trustees are engaged in paid Operational roles within the charity.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Two trustees are engaged in paid operational roles within the charity.
“In accordance with the charity’s governing document, two trustees are engaged in paid Operational roles within the charity. During the reporting period, the charity transitioned from using subcontracted arrangements to employing staff through Payroll.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Woodfield Animal Sanctuary (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
05/12/2025£155k£162k
05/12/2024£182k£166k
05/12/2023£179k£183k
05/12/2022£140k£123k
05/12/2021£132k£129k

Common questions

Is Woodfield Equine Sanctuary financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £7,290 for the period, with total incoming resources of £154,699 and total payments of £161,989. The trustees confirm that unrestricted cash reserves stood at £14,910 at the end of the period, which they consider appropriate for operational needs. The charity relies heavily on public donations and Gift Aid, with no investments held. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds Woodfield Equine Sanctuary?

Funders whose own accounts filings name Woodfield Equine Sanctuary as a grant recipient include MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATION, BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PETTIFOR TRUST CORPORATION.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
MRS D M FRANCE-HAYHURST FOUNDATIONFY2024£117k
BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2021£10ktowards operational cost
BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£10kto pay for veterinary care, micro chipping and passports
THE PETTIFOR TRUST CORPORATIONFY2023£500