REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
WEST HATCH ANIMAL CENTRE FRIENDS GROUP (RSPCA)
Charity Registration Number 1062697
Contents
Page
Trustees, report
Independent Examiner's report
statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the accounts
Detailed statement of financial activities
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WEST HATCH ANIMAL CENTRE FRIENDS GROUP
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
The trustees present thelr report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August
2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charity registration number
1062697
Principal address
West Hatch Animal Centre
West Hatch
Taunton
Somerset
TA3 5RT
Trustses
R Hill- Chairman
S Walker- Treasurer
Mrsj H1ll-Sec￿tary
Mrsj Ibb5
Mrs M Lidster-walker
M J Benwell
Mr5 D Benwell
Ms R Buckley- Appointed 221612024
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Constitu￿on. objects and policies
The Charitable Trust is tonstituted by Trust Deed. and its object5 are to further the charitable
work of the Animal Establishment by making grants or providing SLtch other assistance to
the Animal Establishment. Under the charities legislation in England, Wales and Scotland
the advancement of animal welfare 15 recognised 35 a distinct statutory charitable purpose.
However, under the legislation, charities are also required to demonstrate that the work they
do benefits the public in some way.
EnskJfi11 g.he welfa". c. of animaifts and rr&lieving the suffering of animals has benefits for society
as a whole which is recognised in the passin8 of the Animal Welfare Acts.
Recwitment and appoinljnent of new trusteos
The trustees have served throughout the year, except where otherwise indicated. Appointment
of trustees is governed by the constitution of the charity. The Board of Trustees is authori5ed
to appoint new trustees to fill vacancies arising through resignation or death of an existing
trustee. Trustees shall retire from office at the AGM but may be re-elected.
Wider network
The charity works closely with the staff of the RSPCA at West Hatch in order to provide for the
Animal Establishment.
Risk Management
The trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and have
also examined other operational and business risks faced by the charity. The trustees conf irm
that they have e5tabli5hed systems to mitigate the signif icant risks. They would view the most
likely risks to be for example false applications for animal care but the risks of this are mitigated
as much as is practically possible by the charity.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The aim of the charity is to improve the living conditions of domestic animals and wildlife
In carrying out the activitie5 of the charity the Trustees have had regard to the guid3nce issued
by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
ADVISORS TO THE TRUST
Bankers .' HSBC Bank
Solicitors .' none appointed
Investment Advisors .' Hawksmoor Investment Managers, Fitzwarren House. Queen St￿et, Taunton, TAI 3UG

WEST HATCH ANIMAL CENTRE FRIENDS GROUP
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
The trustees consider that the performance of the charity this year has been satisfactory.
There are no significant plans for the future, other than to continue to support the Animal
E5tabli5hment. The aim of the charity is to support the work of the RSPCA Animal Centre focused on
the welfare of the animals and animals adopted from the Centre and anything related thereto.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Resgrv95 Pollcy
We hold cash at bank and investments of £1,487,460, all of which is unrestricted funds. The trustees consider that
the reserves held are sufficient to continue the support of the Animal Establishment in future years.
Investmont policy and objectives
The Trust Deed authorises the trustees to make and hold investments using the general funds
of the charity. The Trustees consider that the investment Strategy is of a conservative nature and are very happy
with the performance thus far.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees are responsible for preparing the f inancial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under
that law the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the
United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accoijnting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting
Standards and applicable lawl. The financial statements are required by law to give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the Surplus or deficit of the charity for that
period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to
select 5Ultable accounting policies and then apply them consistentlv
observe the metliods ana principles in the Cnariiy SONP
make judgement5 and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
prepare the financial statement5 on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in bu5ine55.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to
ensure that the financial Statements comply with the Charitie5 Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts
and reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are a150 responsible
for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD:
R Hill Chairman Trustee
Date. i4-J2-2024

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER"S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
WEST HATCH ANIMAL CENTRE FRIENDS GROUP
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 set out on pages four to eight.
Respective responsibilites of trustee5 and oxaminer
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's
trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under sertion 144121 of the
Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is required.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under Section 145 of the Charities Act
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions of the Charity Commi55ion
under Section 14515llbl of the Charities Act - and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the
Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept
by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also
includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking
explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and
consequently no opinion 15 given as to whether the accounts present a true and fair
view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below
Independent examiner s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
11 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the
requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act,. ond
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with
the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met- or
21 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
R Mugford FCCA
Bray Accountants
21 Angel Hill
Tiverton
Devon
EX16 6PE
Date:
3rd December 2024

WEST HATCH ANIMAL CENTRE FRIENDS GROUP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024
Notes
2024
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Unrestricted
funds
INCOME
Income from generated funds
Donations. legacies etc
Investments
138,320
26,034
32,613
19,843
Total income
EXPENDITURE
Expenditure on raising funds
Charitable activities
63,751
74,894
Total expenditure
Net income (expenditure) before
investment gains (losses)
100,603
-22,438
Net gains (losses) on investments
48,669
-29,549
TOTAL FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD
1,347,131
1,399,118
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
1,496,403
1,347,131

WEST HATCH ANIMAL CENTRE FRIENDS GROUP
BALANCE SHEET
31ST AUGUST 2024
Note
2024
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Total
funds
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
9,573
11,262
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank
Investments
679,896
807,564
1,487,460
677,604
658,895
1,336,499
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
-630
-630
NET CURRENT ASSETS
1,486,830
1,335,869
NET ASSETS
1,496,403
1,347,1J1
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
1,496,403
1,347,131
TOTAL FUNDS
1,496,403
1,347,131
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on !¢tsl,,-&h-d were signed on
its behalf by..
R Hill - Chairman - Trustee

WEST HATCH ANIMAL CENTRE FRIENDS GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with items
recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to the
accounts.
The financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting
by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard in the U K and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective 1st January 20151, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and with the Charities Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity under FRS 102
Income
Income is included in the statement of financial activities when the charity
becomes entitled to the income and the amount can be quantif led with reasonable
accuracy. The income from fundraising ventures is shown gros5, Wlth associated costs
included in resource5 expended. No permanent endowments have been received in the
period.
Expenditure
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings
that aggregate all cost related to this category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to
particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use
of resources.
Assets
Tangible fixed assets are depreciated on a reducing balance basis having regard to the
useful lives of the assets. The rates used are as follows:
Plant and machinery
15% on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
U nrestricted fund5 can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of
the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purpose5 Wlthin the objects of the
charity. Restrictions arise when Specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular
restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the note5 to the
financial statements.
Value Added Tax
Value Added Tax is not recoverable by the charity, and as such is included in the relevant costs
in the Statement of Financial Activities.

WEST HATCH ANIMAL CENTRE FRIENDS GROUP
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024
2024
2023
2. DONATIONS, LEGACIES ETC
Donations and gifts
Gift aid
Legacies
Subscriptions- new members
Subscriptions- renewals
2,107
180
133,448
790
1,795
3,157
190
27,160
786
1,320
138,320
32,613
3. INVESTMENTS
Deposit account interest
Dividends received
2,744
23.290
26,034
807
19,036
19,843
4. SUPPORT COSTS ALLOCATED TO CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Finance
Support
costs
Projects
Totals
Other resources expended
130
6,004
57,617
63,751
5. TRUSTEES" REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There was no trustees. remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 August
2023 or for the year ended 31 August 2024.
Trustees" Expenses
During the year one trustee was reimbursed for direct charitable expenses incurred on
behalf of the charity amounting to £4,58912023.' £1,619)

WEST HATCH ANIMAL CENTRE FRIENDS GROUP
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024
Plant and
machinery
Totals
6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1st September 2023
48,272
48,272
At 31st August 2024
DEPRECIATION
At 1st September 2022
37,010
37,010
Charge for the year
At 31st August 2023
1,689
1,689
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 August 2024
9,573
9,573
At 31 August 2023
11,262
11,262
7. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Accrued expenditure
630
630
8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net movement
in funds
At 1.9.23
At 31.8.24
Unrestricted funds
General fund
1,347,131
149,272 1,496,403
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Gains/losses
resources expended on investments
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
164,354
-63,751
48,669
149,272
TOTAL FUNDS
164,354
-63,751
48,669
149,272
N.B - there was a loss on investment of £29,549 during the year to 31.8.23

WEST HATCH ANIMAL CENTRE FRIENDS GROUP
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024
2024
2023
INCOME
Donations, legacies etc
Donations and gifts
Gift aid
Legacies
Subscriptions new members
Subscriptions renewals
2.107
180
133,448
790
1.795
3.157
190
27.160
786
1.320
138,320
32,613
Invostments
Deposit account interest
Dividends reGeived
2,744
23,290
26,034
807
19.036
19,843
Total income
164,354
52,456
EXPENDITURE
Support costs
Bank Gharges
Postage, stationery and advertising
Professional fees
Depreciation - Plant and maGhinery
130
3,673
642
1,689
6.134
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139
2,107
660
1,988
4.894

WEST HATCH ANIMAL CENTRE FRIENDS GROUP
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024
2024
2023
Projects
Domestic & Wildlife
Animal behaviour training
Vet fees
54,745
940
1,932
63,676
162
6,162
57.617
70,000
Total expenditure
63,751
74,894
Net income
100,603
-22,438
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