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The Southern Wildlife Care And Advisory Trust

Also known as: The Folly Wildlife Rescue Trust

Rescue, care and rehabilitation of injured, orphaned, sick and distressed wild animals.Promoting an interest and respect of our natural wildlife heritage.

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Activities & Mission

Rescue, care and rehabilitation of injured, orphaned, sick and distressed wild animals.Promoting an interest and respect of our natural wildlife heritage.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£622,914
Latest Expenditure
£365,604

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 58.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £551,868
Charitable Activities £66,649
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,397
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £365,604
Raising Funds £0
Governance £9,144
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£622,914
£365,604£365,604£1,200,157£1,184,36922 / 200
2023
£364,912
£350,1490 / 200
2022
£324,385
£316,1350 / 200
2021
£472,535
£337,5020 / 200
2020
£323,996
£290,1800 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Southern Wildlife Care And Advisory Trust

What does The Southern Wildlife Care And Advisory Trust do?

Rescue, care and rehabilitation of injured, orphaned, sick and distressed wild animals.Promoting an interest and respect of our natural wildlife heritage.

How much income did The Southern Wildlife Care And Advisory Trust report in 2024?

The Southern Wildlife Care And Advisory Trust reported total income of £623k and reported expenditure of £366k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Southern Wildlife Care And Advisory Trust?

The Southern Wildlife Care And Advisory Trust has a program ratio of 58.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Southern Wildlife Care And Advisory Trust registered as a charity?

The Southern Wildlife Care And Advisory Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 May 2002 as charity number 1091857. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs The Southern Wildlife Care And Advisory Trust?

The Southern Wildlife Care And Advisory Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Johnson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Southern Wildlife Care And Advisory Trust operate?

The Southern Wildlife Care And Advisory Trust operates across 2 areas: East Sussex and Kent.

Is The Southern Wildlife Care And Advisory Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Southern Wildlife Care And Advisory Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1091857.

Details

Address
The Broadwater Forest Wildlife Hospital
Fairview Lane
Broadwater Forest
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Kent
TN3 9LU
Registration Date
2 May 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3986876
Charity Number
1091857

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Trustees

Susan Johnson Chair
Elizabeth Chandler
Hannah Hall
Jessica Cater
Melvyn White
SANDRA REDDY

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Folly Wildlife Rescue Trust

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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