Dedicated to the rescue,rehabilitation and release ofsuffering animals and theprotection of their habitats

around the world.

THERESCUER

2018/2019

TOGETHER WE HOLDTHE KEY TO THE FUTURE

At IAR we learned long ago that, in order to improveanimals’ lives, we would also need to help the people whodepend on them or live alongside them. When we rescuedthe dancing bears from the streets of India, we also helpedthe bears’ handlers establish new, humane ways of earninga living. In Indonesia, our work to save critically endangeredorangutans involves not only the rescue and rehabilitationof these great apes, but also a range of projects to help thecommunities living alongside them. We have establishedthat people living in remote rural communities are driven tocarry out illegal hunting and logging out of poverty and thedesperate need to feed and care for their families. Byproviding support to these communities in critical areassuch as education and health care, we are also inspiring

and empowering them to become guardians of the forestand their local wildlife. Initiatives such as these are vital ifpeople are to change their attitudes and behaviour towardsthe natural world.

Without a concerted effort by every one of us to respect andcherish our planet and all the creatures we share it with, thefuture would be very bleak indeed. But I hope that, onceyou have read the uplifting stories in The Rescuer, you willfeel more optimistic and positive about the future too.

Thank you.

International Animal Rescue celebrates its30th birthday in 2019 – and how the worldhas changed since the charity first began!

The past 30 years have seen the threats to our naturalworld increase at a terrifying rate – and there’s nodenying that we as human beings are responsible forthem. So now we must all work together to solve theproblem.

In spite of the huge challenges that lie ahead, I remainhopeful about the future and what we can do to turnthings around. Every day I encounter inspirational peoplewho give me cause for optimism – individuals dedicatedto improving the lives of animals and people andpreserving the natural world we all depend on to survive.

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In September 2019, International Animal Rescue celebrates 30years of relieving animals from suffering around the world

1993IAR is established inMalta to tackle illegalhunting of birds

2001IAR is officiallyregistered as a501(c) (3) non-profitin the USA

2006IAR is officiallyregistered in Indonesiato care for primates andtackle deforestation

2007First rescue andrehabilitation centreis built in Java tocare for victims ofthe illegal pet trade

1989International Animal Rescueis officially registered in theUK by Alan Knight thanks toa legacy

1998Vet clinic is openedin Goa to hellp straycats and dogs

2002IAR launches campaignto help bring an end tocruel dancing bearpractice in India

2006Alan Knight isawarded an OBE inQueen's BirthdayHonours list

2009IAR rescues the lastdancing bear, bringing anend to India's 600-year-old tradition

2012IAR builds firstOrangutan Rescue andRehabilitation Centre inWest Borneo

2015IAR launches 'Tickling isTorture' campaign toexpose the cruel slowloris pet trade

2017Launch of reforestationproject in Indonesia toplant 650,000 treesfollowing fires in 2015

2018IAR film "Red Ape:Saving the Orangutan"airs in UK

2009Rescue of orangutan Jojo- a victim of the illegalpet trade in Indonesia,launching the start of IARorangutan rescue work

2013IAR's Orangutan Rescue andRehabilitation Centre becomesthe first Global Federation ofAnimal Sanctuaries (GFAS)accredited facility in Asia

2016IAR wins 'Charity ofthe Year' at JustGiving awards

2019IAR wins first place at 'TheCharity Awards' forEnvironment and conservation

2017Launch of 'Great BearRescue' to rescuecaged bears in Armenia

2018IAR releases firstbear cubs back intothe wild in Armenia

A BRIEF HISTORY OF IAR 4 5

Bear dancing was a common practice in India for centuries. Sloth bears were caught from the wild and beaten andmutilated to entertain villagers and tourists who would pay to watch the bear ‘dance’. In order to ‘train’ the bearcub, a red hot needle was used to pierce its muzzle and a coarse rope would then be threaded through the openwound. The bear’s handler would tug and yank on the rope to make the bear stand up on its hind legs and ‘dance’.

With the help of our partners Wildlife SOS in India, we have rescued more than 620 dancing bears from this crueltrade - and in 2009 we rescued the very last one! Our sanctuaries in India still care for nearly

300 bears, providing them with a lifelong, loving home where they can enjoy a peaceful,pain-free retirement.

PROVIDING LIFELONG CARE FOR BROKEN BEARS IN INDIA

Bears really do love honey and nuts andone way to keep them busy and

entertained is to fill sacks with yummytreats and hang them from tree

branches in their enclosures. Bears lovethe challenge and it keeps them

occupied and out of mischieffor hours!

DID YOUKNOW?

The sloth bear is endemic to theIndian subcontinent and lives in the

tropical forests of the region. However,over the years the species populationhas begun to decline and is now listedas ‘Vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List

of threatened species.

DID YOUKNOW?

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Aleem is a beautiful sloth bear living at oursanctuary in Agra, India. These delightful photosmake it hard to imagine his horrific past as adancing bear when he was forced to perform fortourists on the side of a dirty, polluted road.

Once, Aleem’s life seemed dark and hopeless. Hewas weak, malnourished and extremely thin witha look of despair in those beautiful, big browneyes.

In a joint operation with our partners, Wildlife SOS,we rescued Aleem and took him to our sanctuary.He received expert medical care, which included anew diet to bring his weight up to a normal level.

He soon developed a close bond with fellow bearsAmbika and Sultanbi and together they roam the

sanctuary which has been designed to emulatethe bears’ natural environment as closely aspossible. They are able to indulge in the manyenrichment activities available to them, includinga pool and even a field with a sprinkler system tohelp them cool off on warm days!

Aleem can also often be seen enjoying heartyportions of honey-laced porridge and nuts - hisfavourite snack! Every so often, he will cheekilysneak up and steal nuts and dates from thehands of his keeper while he is busy stuffing themin the enrichment ball or a braid-feeder.

As far as we’re concerned, he can steal all thenuts, dates and honey he wants. It is our missionto provide these bears with the life they deserveand, with your help, we are doing just that!

ALEEM’S LIFE FULL OF LOVE AND HONEY!

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The plight of the orangutan in Indonesiahas reached a critical stage, with thesurvival of the species under seriousthreat. Animals are suffering and dyingbecause of the systematic destruction ofthe rainforest, primarily for palm oil butalso for other agribusinesses, as well asthe production of pulp, paper andplywood.

Our team in West Borneo is doingeverything it can to save the Borneanorangutan from extinction and protect andpreserve its precious rainforest habitat.

HELPINGORANGUTANSIN CRISIS

BUJING FINALLY GOES BACK HOMEWe found poor Bujing chained to the side of a house in West Borneoin 2014. He was dangerously thin and had no hair as a result ofsevere malnutrition. Stolen from the wild when he was just a baby,Bujing was later sold to a family and kept as a pet.

His owners fed him a diet consisting mainly of milk which wascompletely unsuitable for a growing orangutan. Out of desperation,Bujing started to steal food from local villagers and so was chainedup by his owner to keep him under control.

We’re so glad we reached him when we did. If he had been chainedthere for much longer, Bujing’s story could have ended in tragedy.

However, thanks to you we were able to send a rescue team to savehim from his suffering. He was rushed to our orangutan rescuecentre where he received urgent medical treatment from ourspecially trained vets.

After years of rehabilitation, in June 2019 Bujing was deemedready for release and, along with four other orangutans, he wastaken on an epic journey back to the rainforest where he wasfinally set free.

YOU are the reason why Bujing and many more have thechance of a new life! Thank you!

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SUPPORTING SUPERWOMEN IN INDONESIAThe release of Bujing and his four friends was extra-special because for the first time IAR also enlisted womenfrom the local hamlet as porters to carry supplies andequipment for the release team. The female porters joinedthe male porters who were carrying the five cratescontaining the orangutans, each weighing between100 and 150 kg.

The involvement of local communities has becomean integral part of IAR’s efforts in Indonesia tohelp boost their economy. Female figures playan important role in regulating thehousehold. They use the additionalincome for their children's health oreducation needs without having tomake money from activities thatdamage the natural environment.

“The ‘superwomen’ who havehelped with this release will go

home with extra income to help their families.Empowering women is one of the most effective ways tosave forests,” said Karmele Llano Sanchez, IAR IndonesiaProgramme Director.

Every year wild bears in Armeniaare illegally caught or trapped bypoachers. Once captured, manyof them end up in small, squalidcages in restaurants and otherpublic entertainment venues asa tourist attraction. Some arekept in bus depots, others arehidden from view in dark cellars.The bears are mentally andphysically damaged by theboredom and frustration of theirmiserable existence behind bars.

RESCUING BEARSBEHIND BARS

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n 2017, with our partners FPWC inArmenia, we launched a campaign to helpthese suffering bears. The Great BearRescue aims to stop this cruelty and free allthe bears from their barren prisons. Theultimate goal is to rehabilitate and eventuallyrelease those that are physically and mentallyequipped to fend for themselves. Those that are toodamaged to survive in the wild will be given a permanenthome in sanctuaries where they will be well cared for, well fed and havethe freedom to express natural bear behaviour.

To date we have rescued 25 bears, including four cubs.

We are also supporting government moves to amend animal protectionlegislation which would make it easier for the police to seize a bearwhen its owner refuses to cooperate.

THE STORY SO FAR…In 2018 we made history by releasing two young bears back into the wildin Armenia for the first time. And there was an even more momentousevent in May 2019 when Dasha and her two cubs were set free!

Dasha was rescued from a restaurant in Armenia, where she was beingkept in a cramped cage half-submerged in water. In a joint operationwith our partners, FPWC, we saved Dasha from a lifetime of cruelty andneglect. The following spring, when Dasha emerged from hibernation, shehad two small cubs at her heels!

One year later, the little family was transported high into the Armenianmountains. After getting into position, our team raised the doors of thetransport crates. Luka was the first to emerge, eager to taste freedom forthe first time.

Dasha followed shortly after but hung back for Coco, who was cautiousof the new life that awaited her. It wasn’t long before all three wererunning through the flower-filled meadows of the Armenian countryside,digging holes and foraging for fruits and berries.

We have fitted Dasha with a radio collar so that we can keep track ofher movements. We also have a team of rangers monitoring the bears.The latest report confirms that they are high up in the mountains, farfrom human habitation.

DASHA’S FAMILY RETURNS TO FREEDOM

Did you know? The bears in Armenia areSyrian Brown Bears (Ursus arctos syriacus),

one of the smaller sub-species of brownbear. They are found in the mountainous

areas of the country where they forage forfruits, berries and insects in the meadows

and forests and hibernate in cavesand tree hollows.

DID YOUKNOW?

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Thirty-one rescued Critically Endangered Javan slowlorises have completed their journey to freedom! Aftertreatment and care at our Primate Rehabilitation Centrein West Java, the shy little primates were transported tothe habituation enclosure (an area of open forestenclosed by netting, with various types of tree for naturalfood and shade) before their final release into the wild.

During this time, our team in the field observed andrecorded behavioural data on the lorises. During thehabituation period all the lorises were active and

displaying natural wildbehaviours and so,happily, they were allfinally set free.

All thirty-one lorises haveundergone an incredibletransformation. When they firstarrived at our centre, many of themwere malnourished, diseased and traumatised.Now they finally fit, healthy and free!

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Saburre insectat apparatus bellis, ut cathedras adquireret

umbraculi. Saburre corrumperet rures. Augustus frugaliterdeciperet agricolae. Quadrupei adquireret incredibilitertremulus concubine. Pompeii vix fortiter agnascorOctavius, et catelli incredibiliter comiter conubium santetutilitas saburre. Perspicax concubine senesceret aegrelascivius saburre. Catelli agnascor agricolae. Quadrupeisenesceret utilitas suis agnascor agricolae. Quadrupeisenesceret utilitas suis

CATASTROPHES

SLOW LORISES ARE QUICK TOADAPT TO LIFE IN THE WILD

Three cheeky monkeys - Jordanny, Sophie and Lola - havebeen at the Refuge For Wildlife in Costa Rica since beingrescued as tiny fragile babies four years ago. Having lost theirmothers, they would not have survived all alone in the wild andneeded 24 hour care from our expert vets and carers.

The trio quickly bonded and became a family, supporting each otherthroughout the rehabilitation process. Thanks to the exceptional careprovided by the Refuge, the tiny monkeys grew to be strong anddeveloped all the essential skills they would need to survive in the wild.The time had come for them to go home.

Firstly, they were transferred to our pre-release enclosure located in aheavily forested and remote area with extremely limited human interaction.

After several weeks adjusting to their new surroundings, under constantobservation from the monitoring team, the three were finally deemed readyfor release. The top of the enclosure was opened and within minutes they hadall climbed out confidently, high up into the trees. They were at the end of theirjourney through rehabilitation and at the beginning of their exciting new livesback in the wild.

MISCHIEVOUS MONKEYSON THE MOVE

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AND THE WINNER IS…In June 2019 IAR won the‘environment and conservation’category of The Charity Awards, thelongest running and most prestigiousawards scheme in the charity sector.This was in recognition of ourreforestation project in Indonesia,

which works to protect Critically Endangered orangutans andtheir rainforest habitat.

IAR’s reforestation project has planted more than 12,500 treesaplings so far, thanks to the support of the local community.In addition to planting and protecting precious rainforest,education is at the heart of everything we do. We stronglybelieve that education is vital if we are to have any hope forthe survival of the species. We have developed a number ofeducational programmes such as our ‘conservation camp’which encourages local teenagers to become active stewardsin the protection of Borneo’s wildlife and natural environment.

This achievement owes much to our wonderful supporters.Without you, none of our work would be possible. Thank you!

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“I have been supporting International Animal Rescue forseveral years now... I have a real affinity for orangutansand I absolutely love animals. I think that we ashumans have not been kind to them, destroying theirhabitat and making it very difficult for them to survive. Ifeel very passionate that I can do something about itand help their survival.

We as humans have a responsibility to try and help andInternational Animal Rescue are very good at real timeupdates – you know that your money is being wellspent.” Annabelle Boone, IAR Legator

Leaving a gift in your Will is quick and simple to set upand can make a huge difference to suffering animals.

Leave a lasting legacy for animals. Contact us today foryour free ‘Giving the gift of freedom’ legacy booklet.Call us on 01825 767688, email us oninfo@internationalanimalrescue.org or write to us at:International Animal Rescue, Lime House, RegencyClose, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 1DS

LEGACIES

Over the past year we have been blown away by the amazing things oursupporters have done to raise the funds we need to continue our life-savingwork. We rely on public donations and we are incredibly grateful to everysingle supporter who chooses to go the extra mile in support of our work.

WE HAVE THE BESTSUPPORTERS IN THE WORLD!

We believe it is incredibly important to inspire the younger generationto care about the world around us and the animals we share it with.They are our hope for the future survival of Critically Endangeredspecies and their precious habitats.

We want to say a huge thank you to triplets Alice, Lizzy and Kittyfor all they have done in support of our orangutan rescue

project over the past year! They gave up sweettreats, held a cake sale, organised a

colouring competition, held an‘orange’ day at their dad’s work

and sold home-made stickersto reach their amazing totalof £1261!

HOPE FOR THE FUTURE

This year, Cakes for Apes was bigger and even betterthan ever before, and that’s all thanks to the supersupporters who took part!

Throughout the month of April, allaround the world, people hosted cakesales and tea parties in schools,offices, shops and cafes. The globalevent has raised over £35,000! Weare absolutely delighted by thisincredible amount. It just goes toshow that every single penny reallydoes count!

CAKES FOR APESOver the past year, we have

seen people take part ina number of running

challenges from 5Ks to fullmarathons! We are soinspired by thedetermination anddedication that these

challenges take. We havereally enjoyed seeing so many

supporters proudly crossing the finishline in our colourful running vests!

We have charity spaces available in the Brightonhalf and full marathons, so please do get intouch if you’re interested in joining ourinspirational team of runners.

THE EXTRA,EXTRA MILE

If you’re interested in fundraising in support of our work,then we would love to hear from you! You can email us atfundraising@internationalanimalrescue.orgor call us on 01825 767688.

JOIN OUR FAMILY OF FUNDRAISERS

“I’m amazedand heartened at whatInternational AnimalRescue has achieved.

I feel immensely proud tobe a part of it all”

Mel McAlpine

“Fundraising and beinga part of such an incredibleorganization has been the greatestand most fulfilling experience of my life.”– Patty Cuthbert

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Indian Dancing Bears

Armenia Bears

Primate Rescueand Rehabilitation

Costa Rica - HowlerMonkey Rescue

Cat Rescue

Other projects

Education & Awareness

Programme Travel

Campaign Support

CAMPAIGN EXPENSES £3,633,000

INCOME £4,271,000

TOTAL EXPENDITURE £4,072,000

Individual Donations

Regular Gifts from Individuals

Gift aid

Trusts and foundations

Legacies

Merchandise

Fundraising events

Investment income

Campaign and animal rescue projects

Fundraising

Governance, development and administration

FINANCIALOVERVIEW-2018The financial summary shown is an extract from theCharity’s full audited financial statements for theyear ended 31 December 2018. These wereprepared in accordance with current statutoryrequirements, the Memorandum and Articles ofAssociation, the Companies Act 2006 and theStatement of Recommended Practice ‘Accountingand Reporting by Charities 2015’ (SORP). The fullfinancial statements were approved by the Board ofTrustees and have been submitted to CharityCommission. These summarised accounts may notcontain sufficient information to enable a fullunderstanding of the financial status ofInternational Animal Rescue. For further information,please contact the Charity’s Treasurer at the UKhead office address. International Animal Rescue’sauditors are Clarke Brownscombe of 2 St AndrewsPlace, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1UP.

International Animal Rescue generated a small operatingsurplus of funds in 2018 of £187k; however, unrealisedlosses reduced this to a loss of £112k. Overall, theperformance was solid and largely in line withexpectations. Over £3.6m was expended on charitableactivities and fundraising cost amounted to only 10% ofincome. Following the settlement of some larger Estates,legacy income was the highest amount ever for theCharity - it is not expected to be at this level in futureyears. This is excellent news and means that we havemore funds available to help more animals in 2019 andbeyond. Regarding reserves, £1 .7m is ring-fenced forspecific programmes that cannot be funded from futureincome alone (new wildlife rescue centre in Costa Rica,the construction of a large free ranging enclosure foradult sanctuary orangutans in Borneo and a project toprotect threatened orangutan habitat). The balance ofthe Reserves is to cover working capital and financial risk- There remains uncertainty as a result of the ongoingBREXIT negotiations, which is a concern for the propertymarket, which has a marked impact on legacy incomeand the affect that it has had on the value of Sterling(GB£) as most of IAR’s commitments are in foreigncurrency, this has introduced a foreign exchange costchallenge in the medium term.

Unrestricted Restricted 2018 2017 funds 2018 funds 2018 (£) (£)

Voluntary income Donations and grants 2,318,420 36,072 2,354,492 2,412,672Legacies 1,670,169 113,037 1,783,206 853,939

Investment income Bank interest and dividends 98,039 - 98,039 88,101Rental income - 0 9,000Other trading activities 34,939 34,939 40,123

TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 4,121,567 149,109 4,270,676 3,403,835

Charitable activities 3,418,668 214,216 3,632,884 2,406,616

Cost of generating funds Fundraising costs 335,295 - 335,295 316,269Development 88,000 88,000 86,000Investment managers’ fees 16,009 - 16,009 14,261Governance cost - 0

TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 3,857,972 214,216 4,072,188 2,823,146

Net incoming/(outgoing) resources beforeother recognised gains and losses 263,595 (65,107) 198,488 580,689Net gains/(losses) on investment assets (382,360) - (382,360) 322,500Other recognised gains and losses 72,180 72,180 (42,025)Net movement in funds (46,585) (65,107) (111,692) 861,164Fund balances at 1 January 2013 4,452,406 95,107 4,547,513 3,686,349

FUND BALANCES AT 31 DECEMBER 2013 4,405,821 30,000 4,435,821 4,547,513

INCOMING RESOURCESFor the year ended 31 December 2018

RESOURCES EXPENDED

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CONTACT USAddress: International Animal Rescue, Lime House, Regency Close, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 1DS

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