Capricorn Animal Rescue

21/03/2022

We're relieved, after so many years, that the Charity Commission has confirmed all the issues that we experienced on site. Thank you to all those who have supported the volunteers in fighting against these wrongdoings.

"On 2 December 2021 the Commission, exercising its powers under section 181A of the Act, **disqualified Sheila Stewart from being a charity trustee or trustee for a charity**, in relation to any charity in England and Wales, for a period of 15 years from 14 January 2022. As a result, Sheila Stewart is also disqualified from holding an office or employment with senior management functions. Her name has been entered upon the Commission’s register of removed trustees."

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/charity-inquiry-capricorn-animal-rescue-and-sanctuary-inc-aston-hawarden-animal-aid/charity-inquiry-capricorn-animal-rescue-and-sanctuary-inc-aston-hawarden-animal-aid

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30/11/2021

Thank you to Carolyn Thomas MS for bringing up our issues faced at Capricorn over the years to Senedd Cymru and a thank you is due to Flintshire Local Voluntary Council for their critical advice and understanding of the issues facing us.

It has now been 6 years since an under cover BBC Cymru Wales program exposed, on a national scale, what we had been fighting against.

It has nearly been 5 years since an inquiry was opened by the Charity Commission.

Nearly 4 years since animals were removed from the site.

30/11/2021

01/08/2018

Continued concerns about governance and management lead to appointment of interim manager

22/02/2017

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Capricorn Animal Rescue and Sanctuary

*After receiving a number of complaints from the public as well as significant media and parliamentary interest about the charity in 2016, the Commission initially provided regulatory advice and guidance to the trustees on how to improve the charity’s governance.

The Commission monitored the charity’s compliance with this guidance and visited the charity in October 2016 and subsequently inspected the charity’s books and records. Our engagement established that there were clear and on-going serious regulatory issues relating to the administration of the charity by the trustees. These included inadequate financial controls, failure to safeguard and properly account for the charity’s assets, potential unauthorised trustee benefit and the trustees’ failure to act on regulatory advice.

The inquiry will examine:

**the administration, governance and management of the charity
**whether there has been any unauthorised benefit to the trustees of the charity
**whether the trustees have properly exercised their duties and responsibilities under charity law in the administration of the charity and in particular their duty to account for the charity’s funds

In order to protect the assets of the charity, the Commission has taken steps to freeze the charity’s bank accounts under section 76(3)(d) of the Charities Act 2011.

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Capricorn Animal Rescue and Sanctuary (inc Aston, Hawarden Animal Aid), registered charity number 1048511.

18/12/2016

For anyone who missed the BBC Week In Week Out program which exposed some horrible issues and deception its repeated this morning on BBC News channel at 10.30 am

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b084zg92

13/12/2016

The BBC have exposed the tip of the iceberg at this rescue - a must watch, dead cats and kittens, chickens not watered to the point they need to drink for 8 mins. The main issue, is direct lies on film from the founder Sheila Stewart!!! The Charity Commission MUST open an Inquiry into this charity - please enter your complaints to them at [email protected] animal welfare, governance and wilful deceit all from the founder and trustee of the charity!

12/11/2015

Attention Members: Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting on the 2nd December attached. Please see link below for further details. All registered members will have received a pack in the post.

08/11/2015

After our appeal yesterday for cat food, we were inundated with donations. The generosity of our lovely supporters never fails to amaze me. Thank you so much to everyone who helped us out, we are incredibly grateful.

07/11/2015

It's a hard life being a Capricorn ferret!!!

07/11/2015

We find ourselves running low on cat food again, but with so many mouths to feed, it is no surprise!! If you are able to put a tin or two of Felix cat food in your trolley whilst shopping this week and drop it off at the rescue the kitties (and humans) would be very grateful. Thank you very much.

05/11/2015

Frodo settling well in his new home. Lovely to see Chloe, thank you so much for sharing.

finally got some nice pictures of my baby Frodo previously Buddy. had him for almost a month now and he's already the most spoilt rabbit in existence, thank you Capricorn ❤️

03/11/2015

Oscar looking all grown up and just too cute! He is looking fantastic Tracey, thank you so much for letting us share your beautiful boy. (Loving Lulu's action shot in the background too!!!)

Almost every time I walk Oscar we are stopped & asked what breed he is & told he's 2 pretty 2 b a boy.. I think he'd b good at agility so may look in2 it..

31/10/2015

Well, Alfie beagle looks like he's landed on all 4 paws in his new home! Flying through the woods with his new brother Toby by day and lounging in a big plush bed by night! Exactly what we want to see, thank you so much for letting us share the photos.

24/10/2015

Would you look at little Naughty Norman. He looks like a different dog! We can't tell you how happy we are to see him looking so well and playful, it really is fantastic. Thank you so much Ceri for letting us share your photo.

24/10/2015

It may have been rainy, windy and cold today, but still the dogs need walking! Despite the rain I think they all enjoyed their walks. If you see any you like, they are all looking for new forever homes!!!!