Secret World Wildlife Rescue
Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR) exists to relieve the suffering of British wildlife, to encourage respect and tolerance for wildlife and to further its conservation. We do this by: Providing a public rescue, rehabilitation and release service for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife; educating the public, delivering conservation projects, disseminating data and delivering professional training.
Activities & Mission
Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR) exists to relieve the suffering of British wildlife, to encourage respect and tolerance for wildlife and to further its conservation. We do this by: Providing a public rescue, rehabilitation and release service for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife; educating the public, delivering conservation projects, disseminating data and delivering professional training.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,299,264 | £1,591,696 | £1,113,059 | £2,313,489 | £417,006 | 52 / 340 |
| 2023 | £1,604,389 | £1,351,545 | £921,886 | £2,652,563 | £360,605 | 35 / 322 |
| 2022 | £1,165,764 | £1,218,181 | £902,988 | £2,399,719 | £419,735 | 29 / 300 |
| 2021 | £1,375,837 | £920,208 | £743,969 | £2,452,136 | £184,793 | 26 / 350 |
| 2020 | £1,043,908 | £798,014 | £633,163 | £1,996,507 | £604,224 | 23 / 350 |
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Frequently asked questions about Secret World Wildlife Rescue
What does Secret World Wildlife Rescue do?
Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR) exists to relieve the suffering of British wildlife, to encourage respect and tolerance for wildlife and to further its conservation. We do this by: Providing a public rescue, rehabilitation and release service for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife; educating the public, delivering conservation projects, disseminating data and delivering professional training.
How much income did Secret World Wildlife Rescue report in 2024?
Secret World Wildlife Rescue reported total income of £1.30m and reported expenditure of £1.59m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Secret World Wildlife Rescue?
Secret World Wildlife Rescue has a program ratio of 85.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Secret World Wildlife Rescue registered as a charity?
Secret World Wildlife Rescue was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 April 2003 as charity number 1097119. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Secret World Wildlife Rescue?
Secret World Wildlife Rescue is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Andrew Hockey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Secret World Wildlife Rescue operate?
Secret World Wildlife Rescue operates across 6 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, Devon and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Secret World Wildlife Rescue a registered charity?
Yes — Secret World Wildlife Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1097119.
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New Road
East Huntspill
Highbridge
Somerset
TA9 3PZ
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