**Trustees’ Annual Report For the Year Ending 31 December 2025**
**Charity Registration number 1207034**
RSPCA Crewe, Nantwich & District Branch CIO TAR 2025
## Trustees’ Annual Report And Financial Statements
## Year Ending 31[st] December 2025
## **Contents**
|Report of the Trustees|Pages 2-21|
|---|---|
|Acknowledgement|Page 22|
|Reference and Administrative Information|Page 23|
|Report of the Independent Examiner|Page 24|
|Statement of Financial Activities|Page 25|
|Balance Sheet|Page 26|
|Principle Accounting Policies|Pages 27-28|
|Notes to the Financial Statements|Pages 29-32|
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## **Report of the Trustees**
The Trustees of RSPCA Crewe, Nantwich and District Branch have pleasure in presenting their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31[st] December 2025.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act, the Charity’s Constitution and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (updated 1 January 2026).
## **Our Charitable Objectives**
The objects of the Branch (with particular reference to the area of the Branch, and in accordance with the policies of the Society) are to:
- promote the work and objects of the Society.
- promote kindness and prevent or suppress cruelty to animals by all lawful means.
## **Our Strategic Aims**
We are a small Branch of the RSPCA staffed entirely by volunteers. We take in and re-home cats, dogs and rabbits. We operate in line with RSPCA requirements and standards in that all our animals are vet checked, vaccinated and microchipped. We ensure that all our animals are re-homed to safe, caring homes. We support our local communities by engaging with specific projects and other charities and organisations.
## **Public Benefit**
We have complied with our duty under Chapter 1 Section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. Under the Charities Act 2011, the advancement of animal welfare is recognised as a distinct statutory charitable purpose. This legislation, together with the Animal Welfare Act 2006, indicates an acceptance by society that treating living creatures with compassion has a moral benefit for the public as a whole.
Our animal welfare work, whilst local in nature, benefits society at large and also aims to help people in need with the care of their animals. Our charitable activities, outlined within this report, demonstrate the benefit provided to the public. All of our charitable activities focus on promoting kindness and preventing or suppressing cruelty to animals and are undertaken to further these purposes for the public benefit.
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## **Charity Activities**
We carry out the following charitable activities for the public benefit across Crewe, Nantwich and surrounding areas:
- We support the Society’s Inspectorate by taking in, free of charge, mistreated or abandoned cats, dogs and rabbits including those whose owners suffer ill health or financial difficulties. The Society’s Inspectorate rescues animals in distress and enforces laws against the cruel mistreatment of animals in England and Wales by bringing prosecutions. This work is essential to the prevention and suppression of cruelty, forms part of the RSPCA objects, and promotes humane sentiments towards animals that involve moral benefit to humankind as a whole.
- We rehome dogs, cats and rabbits at reasonable cost to suitable adopters. Whilst we recognise that such companion animals provide measurable benefits to physical and mental health, we consider the provision of pets as subsidiary to the main charitable aim of this service, which is to reduce animal suffering. We have a policy of charging a reasonable adoption fee for our animals to highlight the on-going personal and financial commitment of pet ownership. It would not be in the best interests of the animals, and therefore would fall outside our objects, to rehome animals to adopters who cannot afford to care for them.
- The dogs, cats and rabbits in our care receive veterinary treatment, vaccination, neutering and micro-chipping and are assessed for rehoming requirements. This reduces the incidence and spread of disease, helps to control dog, cat and rabbit populations, and reduces potential suffering due to the lack, or loss, of suitable homes.
- We offer subsidised neutering of companion animals for owners on low incomes via specific schemes. This helps to control dog, cat and rabbit populations, promotes responsible pet ownership and benefits pet owners on means-tested benefits by providing financial help.
- We offer free advice on pet care to promote responsible pet ownership and to educate the public.
- We offer volunteering opportunities to people from all sectors of the local community who wish to support our work, including trusteeship, pre-adoption home visiting, dog/cat socialisation, fostering and fundraising. This benefits the local community by providing opportunities for doing work that is compassionate and rewarding.
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## **Chair’s Foreword**
It is our pleasure to be presenting this report on our Branch’s achievements in 2025, and summary of our aims for 2026. We continue to be a small Branch, staffed entirely by volunteers. We do not have an animal centre, instead relying on volunteer fosterers and a Private Boarding Establishment (PBE) to house our animals. Despite this limit to our resources, and the many challenges we face, we continue to thrive.
2025 saw the first entire year in which we operated throughout as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). This was the final stage of our transition from an unincorporated charity, a significant piece of work undertaken by the Society, for its own benefit and that of Branches. Our trustees’ view is that our openness to this process says much about the way that we work, and our willingness to accept change (and extra work) for the ultimate benefit of the Branch.
Our trustees are incredibly proud of the work we do, and the difference we make not only to animals, but to the lives of those who volunteer and fundraise for us. We consistently overachieve, and continually seek to develop and improve. We very much hope that you enjoy reading our Annual Report for 2025 and enjoy this celebration of our success.
We start with an overview of our progress against our objectives for the year, then summarise the rehoming and community work we have done. We end with our financial review, 2026 objectives, and reference to the many people we thank for supporting everything that we do.
## **Julie Brunt Branch Chair**
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## **Progress on objectives set for 2025:**
1. Engage with local Social Housing provider to develop collaborative working regarding neutering schemes
_Achieved and on-going – we have developed a sound working relationship which is enabling us to engage with some of the most vulnerable members of our community and to support them with aspects of pet ownership._
2. Increase fosterer numbers and carer capabilities and skills
_New fosterers for cats and rabbits were recruited, and a significant investment was made into the purchase of new equipment for rabbit fosterers_
3. Increase inter-Branch and national co-operation
_Achieved and on-going – we further engaged with the Society in relation to the CIO transition process by participating in a network evaluation and review. We provided direct help and support to other local Branches who were also transitioning, and we entered into our partnership with the RSPCA East Lancashire Branch._
4. Develop our work with local communities, supporting vulnerable people and offering educative events
_Achieved and on-going – we undertook target work as part of our engagement with a local Social Housing provider and our engagement with the Willowsway Project. We offered our first educational event to young people._
5. Conduct a Board effectiveness assessment
_Not achieved – this remains a priority for 2026._
6. Acquisition of more trustees with skillset in marketing, business and finance
_Not achieved – this remains a priority for 2026._
7. Implement the Public Relations plan.
_Achieved – a sequence of themed social media posts were created and shared throughout the year; a significant investment was made to design and produce new branded publicity materials for events; for the first time we began to attend Community Hub events for the voluntary sector in Crewe._
8. Develop and expand our network by targeting local businesses and other voluntary sector organisations within our footprint.
_Achieved via our Fundraising Team, our engagement with the RSPCA Cheshire (Altrincham) Branch and the Willowsway Project_
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## **Highlights for the year include:**
- Our first year of working with a new Independent Examiner (IE) - Charity AID Accountancy Services. This new appointment is in keeping with best practise of changing IE’s every 5-7 years. It facilitated a more thorough external review of this aspect of our operations; constructive feedback was given to the Board, and excellent support was provided to us by the IE to help us to make necessary changes
- Partly as a consequence of our work with Charity AID Accountancy Services we refined our budgeting process, in line with our commitment to the positive evolution of business planning
- We maintained our engagement with the Society, other Branches in the North West region and with other voluntary sector and community organisations across our footprint
- We saw our very first inclusion in the Society’s _Animal Life_ magazine. This is a quarterly publication that shares news of the work of the whole RSPCA network. This work also featured in a local press release, the production of which was supported by the Society’s Press Officer, Lucy Bailey
- We held our first Volunteer Event in November - an opportunity to thank our volunteers formally and inform them of our wider work
- A significant highlight was the excellent support we received from Nicole Jenkins, our Branch Partnership Manager
- We entered into a partnership arrangement with the RSPCA Lancashire East Branch in order to continue to operate a dog rehoming function - another first for our Branch
- Amanda Hill, our Cat Rehoming Co-ordinator, was asked to speak at a national meeting of the Charity Vets Association. Her presentation about our work was extremely well received, and Amanda donated her £450 fee to the Branch
- New policies were created around fostering, lone working and welfare and community work. This is part of the ongoing evolution of Branch governance, improvement of trustee skills and compliance.
## **Challenges**
It is perhaps telling that the challenges of 2025 remain fairly consistent with previous years:
- The on-going challenge of being an entirely volunteer-led organisation, particularly for a small group of trustees who deal with all the demands of managing and operating our Branch
- Continuing to function despite shortfalls in some key staffing areas, including a Branch Secretary
- Attracting volunteers with the knowledge and experience to fulfil certain areas of our work – administration, finance, business, marketing, animal fostering
- Increased volume of cats and rabbits, placing pressure on existing foster and PBE provision
- Rising costs, particularly in relation to veterinary care and boarding.
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## **Branch Achievements**
## **Dogs**
2025 saw big changes in the Branch’s dog rehoming operation as we entered into an Interbranch Boarding Arrangement with the RSPCA Lancashire East Branch.
As has been mentioned previously, recruiting and retaining reliable and capable volunteer dog walkers has been a perpetual problem. Following a particularly difficult period, it became clear that we needed to explore alternative methods of dog rehoming.
Our arrangement with the Lancashire East Branch allows us to continue supporting dog rehoming without the need for a local team of volunteers. Instead of using local private boarding kennels (PBE), our dogs are housed at the Lancashire East centre in Altham. Centre staff and volunteers care for the dogs day-to-day and also carry out all of the rehoming work (promotion, checking applications, viewings, home checks, training plans, post-adoption support etc). A vet visits the centre weekly, removing the need for volunteers to undertake vet trips. Two members of staff are qualified in canine behaviour. The centre sits on over forty acres of land, allowing plenty of variety in exercise areas. Our local
PBE provided one twenty minute walk per day. At the Lancs East centre, staff and volunteers ensure the dogs have two daily walks, spend time with a handler in indoor enrichment areas, and deliver basic training sessions and sessions to help the dogs feel comfortable in specific situations e.g. travelling in vehicles, exposure to doorbells, vacuum cleaners etc. The dogs also spend time individually in the centre’s reception area, learning how to settle while the staff work. All of these things help the dogs adapt to their eventual forever homes.
Housing our dogs at Lancashire East actually costs less than at Santosha Private Boarding Establishment (PBE). The arrangement ensures that funds are kept within the Society. It has allowed our Branch to continue helping dogs in need. This is important to us as dogs account for almost 50% of all animals in RSPCA care and remain the species most likely to suffer abuse.
We are very happy with the care and dedication provided by the team at Lancs East and very much enjoy working with them and hope to continue. At the same time, we remain open to the possibility of operating locally in the future, should circumstances change.
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In last year’s report, we told you about our special boy, Jack, one of our long-stayers. Jack had several health and behavioural issues following a lifetime of neglect. We eventually managed to place Jack in a suitable foster home, where he made wonderful progress. Although extremely lovable, Jack could still be a little challenging in the home. Fortunately, his fosterers found his ‘quirks’ amusing. They decided to adopt him at the end of March! We were absolutely delighted for Jack. He so deserved his happy ending.
Although we have not kept our own dogs at the local PBE this year, we have been involved with some Inspectorate dogs housed there. We were able to help with the adoptions of Rocky and Oscar.
O scar, a 7 year old Shih Tzu, was born with deformities in both back legs. We arranged a foster home for him while his legal case was ongoing, as he was struggling in kennels. Once the case was concluded, there was a risk that Oscar might not be deemed rehomable. Fortunately, his fosterer decided to adopt him. We facilitated the adoption and pledged lifetime financial support towards vet expenses.
We have not rehomed many dogs this year, mainly due to the change in our operation. Another reason is that dogs are increasingly coming into rescue with complex behavioural issues. Rehabilitation, particularly in the kennels environment, takes time and dogs are staying with us for longer periods, inevitably resulting in a lower turnover. As much as we would love to rehome more dogs, we remain committed to ensuring the best possible outcome for each one that comes into our care.
**Angela Chan Dog Rehoming Coordinator**
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## **Cats**
2025 turned out to be the busiest cat year the Branch has ever experienced. Spring and Summer were non-stop with abandoned cats and kittens coming in, and there was a big increase in the number of cats being temporarily housed at Santosha PBE by the RSPCA inspectors due to no space being available at centres and Branches.
Nationally cat abandonment is now so high that RSPCA have deemed it an “epidemic”. We believe that cost of living difficulties coupled with rising vet bills is the main reason. Also, cat ownership rose during the Covid-19 pandemic, but neutering levels have dropped nationally, hence more unwanted kittens.
The Cat Team has responded to this situation by changing some working practices. The Branch is now working much more closely with the RSPCA Inspectors than in the past.
We successfully trialled a process where we assisted Inspectors by rehoming cats whilst they were in the “queue” to find Branch or centre space. This finds the cats a new home much more quickly. The Branch rents 4 pens at Santosha, so there isn’t the capacity for the Branch to take large numbers of cats into our care immediately, we simply couldn’t afford to.
Our trial demonstrated that by working like this we have been able to rehome more cats. In 2025 37 cats that came in via the Inspectors were rehomed as opposed to 31 in 2024. The 4 Branch pens and foster space are reserved for helping cats from our own area, but
we are now extending our support to helping cats that can come in (via inspectors) from the wider North West area. Cats are not aware of postcodes and rehoming should not become a postcode lottery.
In the last quarter of 2025 our resilience was truly put to the test. Five cats (a mum and her 3 kittens and another kitten) tested positive for ringworm, they were all strays from the same area. Ringworm is a mild skin infection, it has nothing to do with worms, however it is highly contagious and people can catch it. In cats it can take months to clear with medication.
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So our isolation facilities were put to good use and a small team of volunteers and Santosha staff were subjected to what turned into months of wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for cleaning, medicating and any other contact. No other volunteers were allowed to see the cats. This was very difficult for all involved, particularly the cats.
As if ringworm wasn’t bad enough, in early December 24 cats arrived from the inspectors, 11 from a 30 cat, multi-cat household and 13 from a 75 cat (yes 75!) and 3 dog multi-pet household. Miraculously all the cats were in pretty good condition and most were very social. So, our hopefully quiet, post kitten, time of year turned into anything but that. The good news is that 4 of these cats found places in RSPCA centres and the Branch found homes for the remaining 20.
A very big thank you to all volunteers, staff at Santosha, supporters and vet staff who got us through the year and particularly the difficult end of year period. It took tremendous effort.
We rehomed 117 cats in 2025, 17 more than 2024 and we helped many more through our increased community support work and assistance with community neutering. This included working in partnership with another charity to neuter a very
large feral colony in the Middlewich area, working closely with other organisations to support cat welfare and neutering for those needing assistance in the community.
A very special tribute must go to our volunteers Rachael Dyer and Miriam Harvey for their hard work and the many extra hours they have willingly dedicated to supporting the extra needs placed on the team by the multi-pet household cats, and those with ringworm.
## **Amanda Hill Cat Rehoming Coordinator**
## **Rabbits**
2025 was a year of significant growth, challenge and transformation for the rabbit function. As awareness of proper rabbit welfare continues to rise—and with the ongoing pressures of the cost-of-living crisis—we have seen a noticeable increase in the number of rabbits needing rescue, specialist care and safe rehoming. At the same time, our team has expanded, our standards have strengthened, and our capacity to support complex cases has grown considerably.
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This year saw a steady flow of rabbits arriving including transfers from other Branches and intakes from members of the public who could no longer meet their rabbits’ needs. Early 2025 began positively, with nine rabbits rehomed in the first quarter, including:
- Biscoff (now George), who settled beautifully with Penny
- Artemis & Elspeth, whose new young owner declared their red eyes “full of love
- Blue Lilly & Richard Gansey III, now enjoying free-roam garden life in Chester
- Harley & Quinn, who are loving life in their new playhouse
- Harry & Ron, who went to be bonded with a lone female called Moccasin.
Throughout the year we continued to rehome rabbits steadily, though adoption rates slowed during the summer and autumn. As always, finding suitable homes for rabbits— who require space, companionship, and specialised care—remains more challenging than for other species.
Unfortunately, several rabbits returned to us after changes in their adopters’ circumstances, including Cosmo & Gaia, Harry & Ron, and later the quartet Farand, Auden, Nova & Quinn. While returns are always difficult, they also reflect the trust adopters place in us to ensure their rabbits’ long-term welfare. Sadly, we lost Farand in December to unexpected illness, but he was loved and cared for until the very end.
On a brighter note, many rabbits did find their forever homes later in the year, including:
- Dusty & Manuka, reunited after raising their surprise litter of seven
- Milo & Mila, who now live at Leigh College as part of an educational animal care programme – a partnership arrangement that was initiated in 2025
- Otis, who had an instant bond with his wifebun, Stella
2025 brought several complex and emotionally demanding cases that highlighted the importance of specialist rabbit knowledge within the Branch.
**Fleur & OG** Fleur arrived withdrawn and reactive after repeated medical treatments. We trialled bonding her with OG to improve her wellbeing, and the change was remarkable. Once neutered, the pair were adopted together—a testament to the power of companionship in rabbit welfare.
**Nimbus** Locked in a padlocked hutch for four and a half years, Nimbus arrived with a gentle nature despite his neglect. His transformation into a confident, affectionate rabbit was one of the year’s most rewarding journeys and his bond with Rowena (who transferred to us from RSPCA Blackpool and North Lancashire Branch) has brought everyone on the team joy.
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**Dusty & Manuka** Initially found abandoned on an industrial estate, they surprised us with a litter of seven kits. These seven kits brought extra challenges as they grew up, meaning we needed to find more foster spaces and adapt the care that we were delivering. Both parents showed exceptional instincts, and the whole family thrived under foster care.
**Gaia** Returned to us with her partner Cosmo, Gaia was diagnosed with chronic Pasteurella multocida. She required daily nebulisation, but ultimately the Pasteurella was too much for Gaia and she was put to sleep in early 2026.
**Esteban (Estie)** One of the most severe welfare cases we have seen, Estie arrived with the worst coccidia infection our vets had encountered. Thanks to intensive care and daily monitoring, he made a full recovery after just one round of treatment—an extraordinary outcome.
## **The Team**
2025 was a pivotal year for growth on the Rabbit Team. We welcomed:
1. Lauren, joining as Co-Coordinator, bringing extensive experience and much-needed organisational strength
2. New fosterers, including Ellie, Emma S and Emma K, each contributing energy, compassion and a willingness to learn
This expansion has strengthened our resilience and allowed us to support more rabbits with increasingly complex needs. The Branch held their first Volunteer Event in November, where the Rabbit Team presented our work to the wider Branch. This was a milestone in visibility, collaboration and shared learning.
A major achievement this year was the complete upgrade of all outdoor rabbit housing across our foster network.
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With trustee support, we invested in:
- Brand-new hutches and walk-in runs
- Set-ups that meet RSPCA and Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWAF) minimum space requirements
- Demonstration-quality environments that model best practice for adopters
We also introduced:
- Observation sheets to monitor behaviour, health and bonding progress
- Clearer policies and procedures to ensure consistency across all foster homes
These improvements have raised the standard of care for every rabbit entering our branch and strengthened our ability to educate adopters around proper welfare.
During the summer and autumn, when adoptions slowed, this increased pressure on space and foster capacity. As in previous years, the number of rabbits needing help exceeded the number of suitable homes available. The rising cost of veterinary care, combined with increased public awareness of rabbits’ complex needs, continues to drive surrender rates.
Despite these challenges, the team has shown extraordinary dedication. From late-night nebuliser sessions to emergency vet trips, from bonding trials to bereavement support, every volunteer has played a vital role in ensuring that each rabbit receives the care, compassion and dignity they deserve. As we move into 2026, our priorities include:
- Continuing to strengthen our foster network
- Expanding our educational outreach
- Further improving welfare standards
- Supporting more complex medical and behavioural cases
- Advocating for responsible rabbit ownership across our community
The year has shown us that the need for rabbit rescue is growing, not diminishing. But it has also shown us what a committed, skilled and compassionate team can achieve.
## **Katie Farrie Rabbit Rehoming Coordinator**
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## **Welfare Assistance and Community Work**
We recognise the importance of community work, and the following key outcomes:
- _Addresses local needs directly_ - Community work identifies and responds to the unique challenges faced by people in a specific area — from food insecurity to education gaps or social isolation
- _Builds social bonds_ - It fosters connection, trust, and a sense of belonging among residents, which helps reduce crime, increase civic engagement, and improve overall wellbeing
- _Empowers individuals_ - It enables people to take part in solving issues that affect them, which builds confidence, leadership skills, and a sense of ownership
- _Fills gaps left by governments_ - Where public services may be lacking, community work steps in to provide essential support and advocacy
Charities working together also generate significant benefits: they can amplify their strengths, stretch limited resources further, and create longer-lasting change:
- _Avoids duplication of efforts_ - Collaboration helps ensure that multiple charities aren’t doing the same work in the same area, wasting resources and effort
- _Expands Reach and Resources_ - By pooling skills, knowledge, funding, and volunteers, charities can serve more people and deliver more comprehensive solutions
- _Stronger Advocacy and Influence_ - United voices have more power to influence policy and raise awareness on social issues than individual organisations acting alone
- _Improves Innovation and Learning_ - Partnerships foster the sharing of ideas, best practices, and lessons learned, which can lead to more effective delivery
This year, the Branch has continued to develop community project-based work initiated in 2024, strengthening partnerships with a range of local organisations, including Arc Vets, to deliver a neutering programme in the Winsford area. We also offered significant financial support to the Willowsway Project in Middlewich. They are a small local charity and were trying to manage a large colony of feral cats. We provided the funds to buy four traps and paid for a number of the cats to be neutered. This latter project featured in _Animal Life_ and local press, and both initiatives supported the ongoing progress of raising the profile of cat neutering schemes in local areas.
Our ongoing work with The Guiness Partnership has also enabled support to be provided to a further three families. This strand of work will continue into 2026 as an established project, taking a more strategic and preventative approach to supporting responsible pet ownership through animal education and neutering initiatives.
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## **Public Relations**
In 2025, the Branch further developed a Public Relations (PR) plan to raise local visibility and awareness, and reiterate that we are not the RSPCA Stapeley Grange. A greater local profile enables us to promote understanding of how we as a Branch operate and the vital work we undertake. In this way, we hope to increase support for the Branch and animal welfare.
The Care Community Hubs in Crewe and Nantwich work to improve the health and wellbeing of local residents by showcasing local support groups and societies. Our attendance at Hub events in March, April, June and October gave us a platform to inform the public about the work of our Branch, answer questions about animal welfare and discuss volunteering opportunities.
In August, the Branch had a stall at the Nantwich Societies Spectacular. This annual event is an opportunity for voluntary groups to engage with their local community, promote their activities and encourage participation in their causes.
By actively participating at local events, the Branch can highlight the work we do in our community and secure more support to enable us to continue our vital work.
We were asked to give a presentation on animal welfare to a local Brownies pack as part of their work towards their Charities Badge. The Charities badge is awarded to those who help others and make a difference. A bespoke presentation on animal welfare and the work we do as a Branch was delivered in November 2025. Following on from this, the Brownies made crafts and had a bake sale to raise money for the Branch.
To reach a wider and more targeted audience, we are planning to approach different groups to give talks about the work of the Branch in 2026.
## **Lisa Allen**
## **PR Coordinator**
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## **Volunteering**
The Branch remains, as it always has been, staffed entirely by volunteers. The most popular roles for applicants continue to be those directly involved with working with our animals, which we are not always in a position to accommodate. We still wish to recruit more fosterers, so this remains a priority for 2026. We are delighted that a core team of volunteers remain with us, which allows for continuity in terms of animal care and stability at Board level.
Towards the end of 2025 we advertised for Cat Team members and created a new role description. This role was not just about cat socialising (although we recognise that any involvement with our Cat Team necessitates having a good knowledge of any current cats), we also wanted to attract volunteers who could help out with trips to the vet, viewings and adoptions. There was a very positive response, resulting in two new volunteers, and a potential new trustee.
We advertised widely and throughout 2025 for a Branch Secretary – this is a key role, being a trustee and one of the three Branch Officers. We received very little interest, meaning that this role remained split between three other volunteers, which impacts on their workload. Towards the end of the year, one of our current volunteers expressed an interest in the role, and we have high hopes that she will embark on it in 2026.
We continue to improve the extent to which we engage with our own volunteers – following on from its introduction in 2024, we produced a quarterly Branch Newsletter, sharing updates about the main areas of our operation. We held our first Volunteer Event in November – funded by the Branch as a gesture of appreciation to our volunteers. 15 attended, and presentations were given by our Rabbit Team, our volunteer vet and one of the trustees. We then reviewed the event and are planning another for 2026.
## **Fundraising**
In 2025 our small fundraising team did an incredible 21 events! In total they raised over £6,000, which we’re very proud of.
We started off, as every year, with 3 table-top sales. Those are some favourites by our supporters.
There have also been some new fundraising ideas and opportunities that we explored too, like collecting at Crewe Alexandra FC. We also spent a whole weekend at the Armed Forces event and truly enjoyed it. The weather was fantastic, which always lifts the spirit.
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We also organised an 80s night which was a big success (and a LOT of fun), as well as a giftwrapping workshop. We organised our own One Fun Day this year, for which we received a £650 grant from the Society. This allowed us to buy a gazebo that will help us at future events as well. As well as the gazebo, we also invested in new boards and a pull up banner. They help us educate people about our branch in a professional manner.
Our team is always thinking of new ideas.
We’re very grateful for the support we receive at all the events we run and from the companies that support us with collections, like Morrisons, Tesco and Crewe Alexandra FC.
## **Ewa Arrand Fundraising Coordinator**
## **Objectives set for 2026**
## **Priority 1: Impact**
- Evolution and embedding of PR Plan, including specific Facebook fundraising campaigns to support one-off cases
- Increased footfall through the door on all fundraising events
- More cats neutered affordably in collaboration with local and national partners
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## **Priority 2: Rescue and Care**
- Increase our fostering capabilities and carer numbers and skills
- Explore opportunities around neutering programmes across the branch footprint
- Improve quality of life of animals in our care through contractual oversight and implementation of inspection recommendations. Also includes enrichment and socialising by volunteers.
## **Priority 3: Advocacy and Prevention**
- Continue to support those most in need in our local communities (human and animal)
- Deliver Educative events around pet ownership
## **Priority 4: Engagement**
- Continue to expand on partnership contractual working, including relationship with RSPCA East Lancashire for dog rehoming support, and local veterinary practises for collaborative schemes
- Target relationships with local businesses, and other charities, including fundraising joined up working for mutual charitable solutions, to develop and expand our network
- Increase interbranch and Society cooperation
## **Priority 5: Organisational Effectiveness**
- Recruit to Secretary function, whether paid or voluntary
- Undertake Board effectiveness assessment
## **Financial Review**
Income received during this year was £466,667, this was a dramatic increase of £126,658 on the previous year’s total of £76,358. We were extremely fortunate, and grateful, to have received legacies of £147,177 during this year.
Had these legacies had not been received, income would have fallen this year. A large contributor to this reduced income was reduced funds from The Care Contribution Fund scheme (CCF). This is paid from RSPCA Head Office, is a daily rate paid to the Branch when it takes an animal into care to look after it and attempt to re-home it. This decreased from £13,662 (2024) to £5,870 in this financial period . Additionally, the total income generated through rehoming animals decrease slightly from £11,336 (2024) to £10,030.
Expenditure increased slightly to £108,173 (£96,967 in 2024) The largest expenditure increase has been for the care of animals with 89% of expenditure being used to provide direct support to animals.
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Veterinary treatment increased from £39,920 (2024) to £50,834 (2025). £42,974 of this related to animals in our care; the remaining £7,860, under the heading Community Animal Welfare, is the amount we contributed to the care of animals through our Community Project-based work. The cost of Boarding animals remained comparative to the previous year, with the cost of caring for animals through foster carers increasing slightly.
## **David Smith Treasurer**
## **Reserves Policy**
Reserves are held to ensure the continuation of our animal welfare work. In order that our service level for animal welfare is maintained should there be a significant reduction in incoming resources, the Branch holds reserves (funds that are freely available for general purposes and are uncommitted).
The charity does not employ staff or own its own building; therefore the only expenditure liabilities relate to the welfare of animal in our care and general charity overheads.
A vital income stream is legacies, but any future legacy donations are unknown and the value unpredictable. To help ensure the charity’s future viability and be able to support as many animals as possible, surplus funds are placed in an Investment Fund. This generates monthly income, and since it is readily available, funds can be used to subsidise income if required.
Should charity funds decrease significantly, and closure deemed necessary, based on the assumption that it would take the charity six months to rehome all the animals in our care, the target reserves level is £54,000 based on 2024 expenditure.
Towards the end of 2025, the trustees reviewed their Investment and Reserves Policy. Five key areas were identified, and some of the current reserves levels of £466,667 will be used to underpin these over the next five years. These are fully detailed in our Investment and Reserves Policy.
## **Risk Assessment**
The Trustees are very aware of the need to assess and minimise risks to the operation of the charity. As such, a comprehensive set of policies and procedures are maintained, reviewed, and where necessary, updated to comply with changes in legislation and the requirements of funding bodies. Following the guidance of these policies covers the main risks to the operation of the charity.
The risk of being unable to adequately fund the work we achieve is our main concern. In order to minimise this risk, expenditure is constantly reviewed in order to ensure that funds continue to be used effectively. In addition, the trustees continually look at various ways in which to diversify its income streams.
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The charity is registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) and adheres to all General Data Protection Regulation. All relevant policies such as Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Equality etc are in place and reviewed regularly.
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
## **Governing Document**
RSPCA Crewe, Nantwich and District Branch (the Branch) was originally formed as an unincorporated charitable association (registration number 256976) and a separately registered Branch of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (the Society) on 8[th] October 1968.
The Branch converted to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on 15[th] February 2024 (registration number 1207034) and is governed by a constitution approved by the Charity Commission of England and Wales. The unincorporated charity was confirmed as having been dissolved by the Society on 6th December 2025.
## **Appointment of Trustees, Induction and Training**
The Board of Trustees is well represented by a wide range of individuals from various aspects of the community. Trustees have the power to appoint additional trustees to act jointly with them for all purposes. A trustee whose term of office has expired can be appointed for a further term of office.
All new trustees are invited to meet with the Chair in order to gain an overview of the charity and the context within which it operates. The Chair will discuss the following aspects of the charity with potential or new trustees and answer any questions arising.
- The obligations of the Board of Trustees members.
- The main documents which set out the operational framework for the charity.
- The current financial position as set out in the latest published accounts.
- Future and objectives of the organisation.
In addition, new trustees are given a copy of the latest Annual Report, the trustee role description, the organisation’s main policy documents and the latest financial statements. They are made aware of the Constitution and the Charity Commission’s Trustee Handbook.
## **Organisational Structure**
The Branch is currently governed by a committee of nine trustees. Trustees are elected at our Annual General Meeting and can opt to stand for a period of either 1, 2, or 3 years. All trustees are individuals who have been members of the Society and the Branch for at least 3 months, as required by our Partnership Agreement with the Society. We are keen to attract new trustees, particularly those who are able to provide expertise in specific areas that the Board may currently be missing.
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As a board of trustees, we have a collective responsibility for the management of the Branch and its funds. We have complied with our duty under the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. Under the Charities Act, the advancement of animal welfare is recognised as a distinct statutory charitable purpose. This legislation, together with the Animal Welfare Act 2006, indicates an acceptance by society that treating living creatures with compassion has a moral benefit for the public as a whole.
## **Responsibilities of the Trustees**
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period.
In preparing these financial statements the Trustees are required to:
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- observe the methods and principles in the Charity’s SORP:
- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charity (Accounts Reports) Regulations 2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Trustees’ Annual Report was approved by the Trustees on 23 April 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
## **Julie Brunt, Branch Chair**
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## **Acknowledgments**
The Branch continues its relationship with Santosha Boarding Kennels and Cattery who have maintained their excellent standard of care for our animals over 2025. We are so grateful to the proprietor, Adam Crossley, and to all of Santosha’s staff for everything that they do for our animals.
For their help, advice and support over the year, the Branch wishes to thank:
- Group N2 Inspectorate, Brett Witchalls and the staff at Regional Headquarters.
- Nicole Jenkins, Branch Partnership Manager
We would also like to thank local businesses for their support. Particular mention is given to:
- YMCA Crewe for hosting our trustee meetings
- Crewe Alexandra FC for working in collaboration to fundraise
- Ellyn Groat for her ongoing support and advice and attendance at our Volunteer Evening
- Our colleagues at the RSPCA Lancashire East Branch for enabling us to continue to operate a dog rehoming function
- Kennelbuild support in reviewing our assets
- Linda Leese, Ann Hadley and Amy Redfearn for their beautiful crochet blankets, mice and rabbits which the cats love, and for their other kind donations. We thank Linda also for creating other fundraising opportunities for us.
- Melanie Latham for judging our dog shows.
- Jackie Cross for making up hampers for us.
- Olwen Ayers for making covers for the carriers, and blankets.
- We thank the many people who donated and bought cat blankets for us when we needed them over the Winter.
- Other professionals who have supported the Branch including Nantwich Vets, Eden Vets, Birch Heath Vets and Clinical Animal Behaviourist.
We extend our gratitude to all our supporters, those who have donated or adopted through 2025.
Special thanks to all our volunteers for all the work they do on our behalf. We really wouldn’t be here without their commitment and time, and we must also mention their families. Family members are often called upon to do a whole range of activities without even being officially registered as volunteers! So, we wish to extend a huge thank you to all of them!
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## **Reference and Administrative Information**
|**Charity Name**:|Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Crewe,|
|---|---|
||Nantwich and District Branch CIO|
|**Charity Status**:|Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)|
|**Charity Number**:|1207034|
|**Registered Office:**|7 Kings Court, Welsh Row, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5DY|
|**Telephone**:|07508 342551|
|**Email:**|branch@rspca-crewenanthwich.org.uk|
|**Website:**|www.rspca-crewenantwich.org.uk|
|**President:**|Vacant|
|**Branch Chair:**|Julie Brunt|
|**Secretary:**|Amanda Hill (Auxiliary Secretary)|
|**Treasurer:**|David Smith|
|**Trustees:**|Lisa Allen|
||Ewa Arrand|
||Angela Chan|
||Rachael Dyer|
||Katie Farrie|
||Sacha Reid (appointed Jan 2026)|
|**Branch Partnership Manager:**
Nicole Jenkins||
|**Chief Inspector:**|Brett Witchalls|
|**Independent Examiner:**|Bev Richardson**,**Charity AID Accountancy Services|
||Woodland Lodge, Stafford Road, Dunston, Staffs, ST18 2AB|
|**Bank:**|National Westminster Bank|
||36 High Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 2GA|
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## **Independent Examiners Reported to the trustees of RSPCA Crewe, Nantwich and District Branch CIO**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of RSPCA Crewe, Nantwich and District Branch CIO (‘the Charity’) for the year ended 31 December 2025, which are set out on pages 25 to 32.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
## **Independent examiner’s statement**
I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
- 2) the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3) the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Bev Richardson MAAT Charity AID Accountancy Services Woodland Lodge, Stafford Road, Dunston, Staffs, ST18 2AB
Date 23 April 2025
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## **Statement of Financial Activities**
|**INCOME FROM:**
Note
Donations and Legacies
1
Charitable Activities
2
Trading Activities
3
Investment - Bank Interest
4
**Total Income**
**EXPENDITURE ON:**
Raising Funds
Charitable Activities
**Total Expenditure**
5
**NET (expenditure) / income and**
**net movement in funds for the**
**year**
**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**
Total funds brought forward
Transfer in Funds
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Total**
**Funds**
**funds**
**funds**
**funds**
**2025**
**£**
**£**
**£**
168,034 - 168,034
13,439 - 13,439
5,919 - 5,919
15,624 - 15,624
**203,016 -**
**203,016**
2,917 - 2,917
105,256 -
105,256
**108,173 - 108,173**
94,843 -
94,843
371,824 - 371,824
**466,667 - 466,667**|**Total**
**Funds**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
**28,564**
**24,998**
**7,222**
**15,574**|
|---|---|---|
|||**76,358**|
|||**1,211**
**95,756**|
|||**96,967**|
|||**(20,609)**
**392,433**|
|||**371,824**|
The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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## **Balance Sheet**
|Note
**FIXED ASSETS**
Tangible assets
8
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Debtors
9
Cash at Bank
**CREDITORS**
Amounts falling due within one
year
10
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
**NET ASSETS**
**FUNDS**
11
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds
**TOTAL FUNDS**|**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
32,701
**33,396**|
|---|---|
||4,851
5,450
434,695
337,852|
||**439,546**
**343,302**|
||5,580
5,414|
||**433,966**
**337,888**|
||**466,667**
**371,284**|
||-**-**
466,667
**371,284**|
||**466,667**
**371,284**|
The accompanying accounting policies and notes form part of these financial statements. Approved by the Trustees on 23 April 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
**Julie Brunt, Branch Chair David Smith, Treasurer**
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## **Principle Accounting Policies**
## **a) Basis of preparation**
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 Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (updated 1 January 2019) – (Charities SORP (FRS102)) and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102).
RSPCA Crewe, Nantwich and District Branch CIO meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note.
## **b) Going Concern statement**
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes that the Charity will continue to operate. The validity of this assumption is dependent upon the continuance of support from the Charity’s key funders and stakeholders and in response to the progress made by the Charity in pursuing a viable budget including the obtaining of further grants and donations.
The Charity’s business plan shows that the Charity will be able to operate in the foreseeable future. Based on this understanding the Trustees believe that it remains appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis. The financial statements do not include any adjustments, which would result from the basis of preparation being inappropriate.
## **c) Funds**
General accumulated funds are unrestricted funds available for general purposes and include funds designated for a particular purpose; the use of such funds remains at the discretion of the Trustees.
Restricted funds are funds subject to conditions imposed by the donor or by specific terms of the appeal under which the funds are raised. The restrictive conditions are binding upon the Charity.
## **d) Income**
Income is recognised and included in the accounts when all of the following criteria is met;
- The charity has entitlement to the funds
- Any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met or are fully within the control of the charity
- There is sufficient certainty that receipt of the income is considered probable, and the amount can be measured reliably.
- Income dependent on certain conditions, amounting to more than mere administrative requirements, is recognised when the conditions have been fulfilled.
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## **Principle Accounting Policies (continued)**
## **e) Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT**
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure on charitable activities includes the direct costs of activities undertaken to further purposes of the charity and their associated support and governance costs.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
## **f) Interest receivable**
Bank interest is shown on the basis of amounts received in the year.
## **g) Tangible fixed assets**
Depreciation is provided at a rate calculated to write off the cost on a straight-line basis over a period of less than the estimated useful life of the assets, which is estimated at 10 years for animal equipment and 5 years for electrical equipment.
Fixed assets are capitalised when their value exceeds £500.
## **h) Debtors**
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
## **i) Creditors**
Creditors are recognised where the Charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably.
## **j) Taxation**
As a registered Charity no provision is considered necessary for taxation.
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## **Notes to the Financial Statements**
|**1 DONATIONS AND LEGACIES**
**Unrestricted**
Donations
Collection Boxes
Subscriptions
Gift Aid Claim
Grant Donation
Legacies
Miscellaneous
**Total**
**2 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES**
Dog Re-Homing
Cat Re-Homing
Rabbit Re-Homing
CCF - Dogs
CCF - Cats
CCF - Rabbits
Other
**3 TRADING ACTIVITIES**
Fund Raising
**4 INVESTMENT**
CCLA Investment Interest
Bank Interest|**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**2025**
**£**
**£**
**£**
19,496
- 19,496
43
-
43
248
- 248
1,409
- 1,409
650
-
650
146,178
-
146,178
10
-
10
**168,034**
**- 168,034**
-
- -
9,380
- 9,380
650
- 650
1,415
- 1,415
1,152
- 1,152
842
- 842
-
-
-
**13,439**
**- 13,439**
5,919
- 5,919
**-**
**- 5,919**
15,226
- 15,226
398
- 398
**15,624**
**- 15,624**|**2024**
**£**
27,182
108
268
1,006
-
-
-|
|---|---|---|
|||**28,564**
2,000
8,466
870
6,393
6,936
333
-|
|||**24,998**
7,222|
|||**5,919**
15,025
549|
|||**15,574**|
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## **Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)**
|**5 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE**
**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**2025**
**£**
**£**
**£**
Fund Raising
741
- 741
Publicity & Promotion
2,176
- 2,176
Telephone
154
- 154
Veterinary Treatment - Dogs
867
- 867
Veterinary Treatment - Cats
28,869
- 28,869
Veterinary Treatment - Rabbits
4,000
- 4,000
Branch Animal Welfare
2,879
- 2,879
Contingency
6,359
-
6,359
Community Animal Welfare
7,860
-
7,860
Boarding - Dogs
8,223
- 8,223
Boarding - Cats
30,925
- 30,925
Fostering - Dogs
-
-
-
Fostering -Cats
1,563
- 1,563
Fostering - Rabbits
1,937
- 1,937
Dog Behaviourist
60
- 60
Animal Equipment
472
- 472
Charity Running Costs
-
- -
Insurance
1,465
- 1,465
Meeting Expenses
612
- 612
Volunteer Travel
2,096
- 2,096
Equipment
-
- -
Accountancy Fees *
260
- 260
Professional Fees *
765
- 765
Branch Contributions
-
- -
Miscellaneous
-
- -
Depreciation
5,890
- 5,890
**108,173**
**- 108,173**
* Accountancy and Professional Fees were recorded as Accountancy in 2024
**RESOURCES EXPENDED**
Fund Raising Costs
2,917
-**2,917**
Direct Costs
96,364
-**96,364**
Support Costs
7,770
-**7,770**
Governance Costs
1,122
-**1,122**
**108,173**
**-**
**108,173**|**2024**
**£**
1,211
-
188
3,953
26,438
7,495
2,034
-
1,090
17,016
22,819
224
1,520
871
-
213
1,251
836
525
1,091
1,044
1,021
480
-
296
5,351|
|---|---|
||**96,967**|
||**1,211**
**85,174**
**8,966**
**1,616**|
||**96,967**|
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## **Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)**
|**6 NET Expenditure/Income for the year**
Net income (expenditure) is stated after charging:
Independent Examination
Depreciation|**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
480
480
5,890 5,351|
|---|---|
||**6,370 5,831**|
## **7[ Trustee remuneration and expenses ]**
The Charity has no employees, it is completely voluntary run.
There were no trustees’ remuneration or other benefits in the year (2024: None). Trustee expenses totalling £6,898 were reimbursed in the year for costs incurred on behalf of the charity (2024 £4,449)
There are no further related party transactions that require disclosure in the accounts
|**8 Tangible fixed assets**
**COST**
At beginning of year
Additions
**DEPRECIATION**
At beginning of year
Charge for Year
At end of year
**NET BOOK VALUE**
As at 31st March 2024
As at 31st March 2025|**Animal**
**Electronic**
**Equipment**
**Equipment**
**Total**
33,936
- 33,936
3,928
727 4,655|
|---|---|
||**37,864**
**727 38,591**|
||19,578
- 19,578
5,745
145 5,890|
||**25,323**
**145 25,468**|
||39,287
- 39,287|
||**32,119**
**582 32,701**|
## **9 Debtors: amounts falling due within one year**
|**Debtors: amounts falling due within one year**||
|---|---|
|Prepayments
Deferred Income|**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
-
-
4,851 5,450|
||**4,851 5,450**|
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## **Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)**
## **10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year**
|Accruals
Deferred Income
Movements in deferred income are as follows:
At beginning of year
Released to income in the year
Deferred in year
At end of Year|**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
5,580 5,414
- -|
|---|---|
||**5,580 5,414**|
||**£**
5,450
(5,450)
-
**-**|
## **11 Comparative Statement of Financial Activities**
|**Income from:**
Donations & legacies
Charitable activities
Trading activities
Investments
**Total income**
**Expenditure on:**
Raising funds
Charitable activities
**Total expenditure**
**Net income and net movement in**
**funds for year**
**Reconciliation of funds:**
Total funds brought forward
**Total funds carried forward**|**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**funds**
**Total**
**2024**
**2024**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
**£**
28,564
-**28,564**
24,998
-**24,998**
7,222
-**7,222**
15,574
-**15,574**|
|---|---|
||**76,358**
**- 76,358**
1,211
-**1,211**
95,756
-**95,756**|
||**96,967**
**- 96,967**
(20,609)
-**(20,609)**
392,433
-**392,433**|
||**371,824**
**- 371,824**|
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