RSPCA Surrey East Branch
Registered Charity No. 202280
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR
THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
FOR THE
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO
ANIMALS SURREY EAST BRANCH
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CONTENTS
TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023....................
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS.........
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT..
TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES...,........
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES...................
PUBLIC BENEFIT.... . .
ADVANCEMENT OFANIMALWELFARE....................
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES PURSUED FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT.....................
PRINCIPAL RISKSAND UNCERTAINTIES..........................................................
HEALTH & SAFETY...... .
FINANCIAL REVIEW.......... .
RESERVES POLICY...............................................................................................
CHARITABLEACTIVITIES.......................................................................................10
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO TRUSTEES
.15
STATEMENTOF FINANCIALACTIVITIES..............................................................16
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023...............
.16
BALANCE SHEET...................................
.17
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.......................................................
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TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER
2023
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
CHARITY NUMBER:
202280
TRUSTEES:
Mr G Barford (Resigned June 2023)
Mr J Bassil (Co-opted from August 2023 and
resigned March 2024)
Mrs K Caulkin (Vice-chair)
Miss S Dalton (Treasurer)
Mr R Ings
Mrs A Kortenray (Membership Secretary)
Miss S Kortenray (Secretary)
Mr R Osborne (Chair)
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS:
RSPCA Surrey East Branch
CIO RSPCA Headquarters
Parkside Building
Chart Way
Horsham
RH12 1XH
David Wheeler FCCA
Cheeld Wheeler & Co
Chartered Certified Accountants
Redhill Chambers
2d High Street
Redhill
Surrey
RH11RJ
INDEPENDENT
EXAMINER:
BANKERS:
CAF Bank Ltd
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent: ME19 4JQ
United Trust Bank
One Ropemaker Street
London, EC2Y 9AW
Nationwide Building Society
Nationwide House
Pipers Way
Swindon
Wiltshire. SN38 1 NW
HR Consultants
Acton Jennings
53 Wesffield Road
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Wakefield
WF4 6HU
Payroll Services
Three Counties Payroll
Unit 14: Elgar Business Centre
Moseley Road
Hallow
Worcester
WR2 6NJ
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The charity is constituted as an unincorporated association. The charity operates as
a separately registered branch of the National RSPCA subject to its rules for
branches (as updated in 2012).
Trustees are appointed to the committee by election by branch members at the
Annual General Meeting. The committee consists of at least five and not more than
fourteen eligible branch members. plus up to three co-opted members (who need not
be branch members). The committee may appoint a replacement committee member
from eligible branch members to fill any casual vacancy. Induction and training is
provided by the RSPCA.
TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the
financial statements in accordan￿ 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 surtable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.
Make judgments 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. and
Prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate
to presume the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that 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 Charities Act 2011, the
Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the charity
rules. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hen
for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objectives of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are to
promote kindness and to prevent or suppress cruelty to animals. The objects of the
branch are to promote the work and objects of the RSPCA, with particular reference
to the local area of the branch, by all lawful means and in accordance with the
policies of the RSPCA.
The main activities of the branch are:
Providing acc(xnmodation and necessary veterinary care for animals
rescued by RSPCA Inspectors and RSPCA Animal Rescue Officers:
Financial assistance to eligible owners who cannot afford to pay the full
cost of their animals, veterinary treatment andlor neutering.
Undertaking home visits for potential adopters and post-homing visits;
Supporting the work of regional RSPCA ￿nters.
Raising funds to meet the cost of this work - collections. donations and
legacies. The RSPCA receives no government funding.
During 2023, we employed a Branch Manager from May 2023. This is the first
member of staff employed by the branch.
PUBLIC BENEFIT
The trustees have reviewed the outcomes and achievements of our objectives and
activities for the year, to ensure they remain focused on our charitable aims, and
continue to deliver benefits to the public. We have complied with the duty under the
Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefft guidance published by the
Commission.
ADVANCEMENT OF ANIMAL WELFARE
Under the Charities Act 2011, the advancement of animal welfare is recognised as
a distinct statutory charitable purpose. This legislation and the Animal Welfare Act
2006 indicate an acceptan￿ by society that treating living creatures with
compassion has a moral benefit for the public as a whole. Whilst this public benefit
is clear, it is sometimes difficult to quantify and must be balanced against any
detriment.
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The Branch's animal weffare work: although local in nature, benefits society at
large, and also aims to help people in need with the care of their animals. The next
section of this report highlights the Branch's main activities and demonstrates the
benefit provided to the public. All our charitable activities focus on promoting
kindness and preventing or suppressing cruelty or suffering to animals and are
undertaken to further these purposes for the public benefit.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES PURSUED FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT
We support our local RSPCA Inspectors by taking in, where we can, and free of
charge, mistreated or abandoned and injured animals. The RSPCA Inspectorate (as
well as providing education, infomation and advice) rescues animals in distress and
enforces laws against the cruel mistreatment of animals in England and Wales by
bringing prosecutions. This work is key to 'the prevention or suppression of cruelty,
part of the RSPCA objects, and promotes humane sentiments towards animals
which involves moral benefit to humankind as a whole.
We provide subsidised veterinary treatment for animals which are sick or injured
and belong to local people on low incomes. We do this through a voucher scheme.
This work benefits those on means tested benefits by giving them financial help to
obtain care for companion animals in need of veterinary treatment.
We provide subsidised neutering and microchipping of companion animals for those
in the Branch area on low incomes. We do this by a voucher scheme. This work
helps to control companion animal populations through neutering and benefits those
on means tested benefits by giving them financial help to neuter and microchip
companion animals, thereby promoting responsible pet ownership.
Animals in our care re￿1ve veterinary treatment, vaccination, neutering,
microchipping and are assessed for rehoming, This work helps to control the
incidence and spread of disease and suffering through vaccination and neutering.
We take in, free of charge, lost and injured animals. This work benefrts our local
communty (including local authorities) by preventing animals straying and posing
risk to themselves and to people through road traffic accidents.
We respond to enquiries (both direct and via the society's national call centre) from
the public about animals locally. The public benefits from knowing that we can
intervene to assist animals in need.
We provide volunteering opportunities for those who wish to support our work,
including trusteeship, fostering and fundraising. This benefits local people and
companies by providing the possibility of doing work which is compassionate and
rewarding.
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PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The trustees actively review the risks which the branch fa￿S on a regular basis
through regular meetings of the trustees which cover operational and financial
reviews. The trustees also examine other operational and business risks which the
branch faces and Gonfirm that they have established systems to mitigate the
significant risks, which have been identified as,
Insufficient Trustees for the branch to continue
Insufficient trusteelstafflvolunteers to undertake the activities of the branch
including fund raising
Non-complian￿ with regulations
Loss of income
Insufficient income generation
Losslreduced reputation
HEALTH & SAFETY
We are committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety and have a
pclicy in place which outlines the ways in which we will achieve this. This policy is
rerfiewed regularly to take account of changes.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Our income was £120,532 (2022: £63,295) and our expenditure £57,626 (2022."
£32,923) resulting in an excess of income over expenditure of £62,906 (2022..
£30,372).
In 2023, the Branch's income was significantly increased due to the receipt of
£49:040 from a legacy, and we are very grateful for being remembered in this way
by Mr Philip Reginald Ralphs.
At 3151 December 2023 we held reserves of £210,408,(2022: £147,503), of which
£40,000 is in restricted funds and £170,408 in general funds.
Our reserves and investrnent policy is to hold a suitable level of reserves. We do not
knowingly invest in anything which causes ham to animals.
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RESERVES POLICY
The reserves policy of the society is to maintain a level of unrestricted funds, not
committed or invested in tangible fixed assets (free reserves). that will enable the
charity to ensure a continuity of activity and the ability to adjust. in a measured way,
to any significant changes in resources.
The trustees estimate that an appropriate level of unrestricted reserves will be three
years running costs. Should no new funds come into the charity, three years is felt
to be the length of time needed to significantly increase our fundraising and
therefore a reserve of this level is felt ne￿SSary to maintain our current level of
support to beneficiaries.
Our existing level of unrestricted reseNes is 2 years 11.5 months of expenditure.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVED THIS REPORT ON 14 MAY 2024
ome- Honorary Chairman
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CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
The main ways in which RSPCA Surrey East fulfils its charitable objects are by
supporting the Inspectorate and providing financial assistants for members of the
public within the branch area to subsidise neutering and veterinary treatment. Up
until June 2023, we also provided pet food to local food banks to help those who are
struggling with the cost of living.
During 2023, we offered assistance to the Inspectorate and Animal Collection Team
on seven occasions (2022: 13) of which four were taken up. The assistance offered
included covering the cost of temporary private boarding due to lack of capacity in
the animal centres run by the RSPCA National Society. The branch also provides
support to the Inspectors by funding the cost of animals collected by the RSPCA and
taken to Wildlife Aid in Leatherhead, (a charity which specialises in the rehabilitation
and release of wildlife). This project provides a local solution of where to take injured
and sick wildlife which redU￿S the suffering to the animals and also reduces the
travelling time of the Inspectors and Animal Collection Officer, so enabling them to
help more animals in need. We are very grateful to our colleagues at RSPCA
Guildford and Epsom for providing the administration for the scheme. In 2023, the
branch spent £50 (2022: £1,317) on this project. The reduction in support is due to
changing priorities introduced by RSPCA National Society in relation to the collection
of wildlife.
We also promote the protection of wildlrfe from harn by taking part in an annual litter
pick at Earlswood Lakes in conjunction with the Great British Spring Clean.
To help reduce the risk of unwanted puppies and kittens (both cat and rabbit). the
branch neutered 54 animals (2022.23) during the year. This was split between 32
dogs, 19 cats and 3 rabbits. As a rule during 2023, the branch did not support the
cost of neutering cats as such cases are referred to Cats Protection who are the
experts for caring for cat welfare needs although during the year we did neuter 19
cats. This policy has changed in 2024, as the Cats Protection have withdrawn their
subsidised neutering scheme.
The biggest area of support currently provided by the branch is to help those on
means tested benefits within our branch area with the cost of emergency veterinary
treatment. During the year, the branch helped 118 treatments for animals (2022:
93) (69 dogs, 45 cats and 2 other types of animals) to receive much needed
veterinary care.
Between June 2020-2023, the branch has supported the local foodbanks by offering
a supply of cat and dog food as required by the individual banks, delivered to their
doors within the time frame requested. Unfortunately, this service ￿aSed in June
2023 due to the Trustee who ran this project stepping down as a Trustee. However,
we do hope that we can restart the project soon. This project was made possible
through the very generous grant of £499.65 from the Katherine Martin Trust and VIP
Lifelines vouchers which were re￿iVed from Pets at Home. Through these two
sources, the branch donated £840.65 (2022: £1302) worth of pet food. The
foodbanks themselves believe that the support prevented the surrender or
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abandonment of a number of pets that would have been brought on by a lack of
household funds to pay for their meals.
The branch also supports the other work of the RSPCA by the supply of pet food to
Milbrook animal centre and facilitating the purchase of a new floor at Leybourne
Animal Centre.
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Chairfs Ststement for 2023
As has become customary I'd like to start my Chairfs report by collectively thanking all
my fellow Trustees for another year of commitment, hard work. and enthusiasm for
animal welfare. I recognise and appreciate the support provided by my colleagues to me
and each other. Especially as the last 12 months have seen Ghanges to the world
around us which have negatively impacted our animal friends. Two that immediately
spring to mind are the new war in Israel and the UK ban on XL Bully dogs. I'm glad to
say that these challenges have been met with a steely detemination from everyone
who believes in a world where all animals are respected and treated with kindness.
First year with our new Branch Manager
Improved our website/communication
Improved our AWA pro￿sseS
Pulled together our new cat boarding agreement with RSPCA Ashford and
RSPCA Canterbury
Developed our new Trustee. volunteer, and staff Induction Packs
The Branch Manager made a real difference this year but sadly resigned due to making
the decision to move to Scotland with their family. We have embarked on a new
recruitment campaign to find a replacement and hope to have someone in post by late
Maylearly June. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank our outgoing branch manager
for all their hard work and recognise how much their help and support has moved our
Branch forward.
I'd like to thank Kate Caulkin, my Vice-chair, for her unwavering guidance and support
to the Branch Manager and fulfilling the line manager role required. With this being the
first year of our Branch Manager role there has been a lot to work through. I'd also like
to thank Kate for being my counsel and sounding board for my ideas and helping me
shape my thoughts for the future of our Branch.
I'd also like to show my appreciation for our Honorary Treasurer, Susan Dalton, who not
only had to deliver her usual treasurer duties throughout the year but supported the
Branch with administering the payroll, pension, and other financial activities for our
Branch Manager role.
Despite our recruitment efforts we continue to operate without a permanent Branch
Secretary on the Board, and I would therefore like to recognise the continued
selflessness, hard work and diligence from both Sara Kortenray and Annie Kortenray to
temporarily cover the duties and activities required for this role.
This year we finally signed the Grant Agreement with the National Society to release the
£75,000 left to the Surrey East Branch by the Friends of South Godstone. This means
we can now move forward with the recruitment of our new Animal Welfare Officer role in
2024 once we have become a CIO.
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The Surrey East Branch voted to be one of the "early adopters. of the new CIO
status which will provide the branch with greater clarity of the Society rules and how
we conduct ourselves as well as removing the personal liability on the Trustees and
therefore making the role more attractive and WFth less risk. I hope we will have
become a CIO by the middle of 2024.
We also welcomed a new volunteer, Georgina Day, to the branch. Georgie already
volunteers for Wildlife Aid Foundation in Leatherhead and is looking to expand her
ne￿Ork. Georgie is a successful Senior Project Manager with an IT background, and
we are working with her to help create our Digital Strategy and better digital content
to engage with our communty.
Sadly, at the AGM last June: after a dedicated service to the Branch Graham Barford
decided to step down as a Trustee. I'd like to thank Graham for all his support over
the years and for volunteering with Ray Ings to administer and deliver support to our
local Food Banks throughout the pandemic. I know this selflessness from Graham
helped a huge number of families look after their pets at an incredibly difficult time for
us all.
In the Autumn the Trustees were approached by the RSPCA Purley, Caterham, and
District Branch about a potential merger. The Purley Branch are looking to dissolve
their Branch, but Twstees voted against a full merger and instead we have
negotiated with the Purley Branch to enact a boundary change to adopt the north
Surrey area back into the Surrey East Branch area. The Surrey East Branch have
worked hard with the Purley Branch, the South London Branch, and the National
Society to protect animal welfare in the area of the dissolving Branch. The South
London Branch have decided to merge with the remaining Purley Branch area and
I'm looking to building a close
relationship with the South London Branch going fop#vard.
The Branch continues to support the inspectorate and provide AWA to our
community. This year we have helped 173 animals and given £29,044 in financial
assistance to ensure we protect the welfare of animals. Our Branch Manager has
ensured that we are able to provide a better: more timely service to our community.
I'd like to thank Ray Ings for continuing to act as the Branch's Animal Welfare
Advocate offering expert advice to the Branch Manager or his fellow Trustees and
also for his role as our Branch Representative to the South-East Regional Board. I
also like to recognise Ray's wider role in 2023 as the Vice-chair of the South-East
Regional Board.
Our Branch has continued to re￿1ve ex￿lIent advice and guidance from our
National Society's Branch Partnership team and especially Sarah Piggott as our
Senior Branch Partnership Manager.
The trustees were very sad to hear the news that Ellie Unmack passed away
pea￿fullY at her home on Sunday, 5 February. Ellie had a tremendous
passion for animal welfare and was deeply involved with the branch for many
years setving at different times as Chair and Treasurer. She also served on
the RSPCA National Council. She was dedicated, incredibly hard working,
and would go from manning collecting boxes to going home to care for case
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horses that local inspectors had brought to her. In recognition of her
dedication to animal welfare, Ellie was awarded the Queen Victoria Silver
Award in the RSPCA 2018 Honourfs list.
Looking forward in early 2024 it is planned that all the Trustees locked themselves in
a room for a day to discuss our vision: our mission, our strategic priorities for 2024,
our ambitions and our values. All these will create our strategy for the Branch and
I'm looking forwara to being able to present these at our next AGM.
Finally, I'll end my Chairfs statement Wtth two closing remarks".
I'm proud of our achievements
I'm confident over our future
Richard Osborne
Chair
Surrey East Branch
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY
FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS SURREY EAST BRANCH
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Royal Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Surrey East Branch for the year ended 31 De￿rnber
2023.
Responslbllltles and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Branch you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the Branch's accounts as required 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
Act.
Independent exarninerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I 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 Branch as required by Section
130 of the Act; or
2. That accounts do not accord wtth those records. or
3. That accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements con￿rnIng the form
and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports)
Regulations 2008 other than the 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 whiGh attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
David Vvheeler
David Wheeler - Independent Examiner
David Wheeler FCCA
Cheeld Wheeler & Co
Chartered Certified Accountants
Redhill Chambers
2d High Street
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 1RJ
Dated: 14p )29
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Noto$
Unrestritr
Restricted
TOTAL
2023
TOTAL
2022
INCOME
DonaliDns and voluntary income
Income from other activities
34.292
43.218
40,000
74.202 1
43,218 1
3,211
120,532
62,112
213
Investment income
3,211
80.532
970
63,295
TOTAL INCOME
40,000
EXPENDITURE
Costs of raising funds
Charitable activities
59
59
46.104
46,104
11,463
57,626
31.689
Governance costs
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1,235
32,924
57,626
NET INCOME I (EXPENDITURE) FOR THE
YEAR
22.905
40,000
82,905
30,372
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
TOTAL FUNDS AT 1 JANUARY 2023
147,503
170,408
147,5C3
210,408
117,131
147,503
TOTAL FUNDS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
40,000
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BALANCE SHEET
31 DECEMBER 2023
Notes
2023
2022
CURRENT ASSETS:
Debtors
Accrued income
Cash at bank
58
1448
212,846
324
802
148,630
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
214532
149,756
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Creditors: Amounts falling due within
one
ear
Sund
creditors and accruals
3,944
2,252
NET CURRENT ASSETS
NET ASSETS
210,408
147,503
THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY:
General accumulated fund
Restricted fund
TOTAL FUNDS
10
170,408
40,000
210,408
147,503
147,503
ON BEHALF OF THE CHARITY:
sborne
S Dalton
Approved by the Charity on 14 May 2024
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of accounting
These financial statements have been. prepared under the historical cost
convention and are in accordance with the Statement of Recommended
Accounting Pract,ce (Charity SORP FRS102), the Charities Act 2011 and
applicable United Kingdom accounting standards.
The particular accounting policies adopted are described below and are
consiotent wi;h previous years u iless otherwise stated.
The society constttutes a public Jenefft entty as de!Ined by FRS102.
Income
Ali income is included in the statement of financial activtiies when the charity is
entitled to the income and the amount can be quant'.fied with reasonable
accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories cf
income:
Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is
included in fvll in the Sta'emant of Financia:. Activities when receivable.
Lifeline Vouchers recerved from Pets at Home are included as :.ncome
when spent, with the accompanving expenditure also included.
Membership subscription.s are accounted for when received.
Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the Charty
where this can be quantified. The value of seNices provided by
volunteers has not been included in these accounts.
Investsnent income Is included when retsived.
1ncom.ing resources from charitable trading activity are accounted for
when eaned.
Legacies are accounted for when the funds are re￿ived.
Grant income is treated as ir.come in the year it is received.
Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a Siabilty is incurred.
Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fvlly recovered, and is reported
as part of the expenditure to which it relates..
Costs of generating funds comprise the costs associated with attracting
voluntsry income and the costs of trading for fundraising purposes.
Th,e notes form part of these financial statements
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Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in
the deli'¥/ery of its activrties and services for its beneficiaries. It includes
boty costs that cati be allopated directly tc such activities and those
COSLS o:= ap, indirect narJre necessary to SilPPOrt them including the
salary ￿sts of the Branch Manager.
Governan￿ costs include those costs associated with meeting the
COD.Stitutional and statutory requi,'ements of tk..e charity and include the
independent examiner fees and costs linked to the strategic
management of the charity,.
Equipment costs are tr'eated as expenditure in the year they are
incurred and no depre-iation is applied.
Salary costs - RSPCA Surrey East employed one part time member of
stay from May 2023 (until February 2024,. During 2023, the total
amjunt spent on salary was £8,165 and £301 was paid on Employerfs
national insurance.
Pension Costs - The cost of providing reti". ement pensions and related
benefits is charged to expenses over the periods of the emplcyee's
employnent and during 2023 totslled £115.
Fund accountfng
Unrostricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trust6es
in f￿rtherance of the general objectives of the chartty.
Deoignated funds are unrestricted funds eanTtarked by the Committee
for part:.cular purpose¢
Restricted funds are Subje￿ to restrictions on their expenditure
imposed by the donor or through the temis of an appeal.
The notes foTr. part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
2022
2 DONATIONS AND VOLUNTARY INCOME
Collections and boxes
Door to door collections
Donations
i Le
acies
Membershi
210
23,094 | 23,218
1,616
2,735
49,040 1 35,500
352
449
74,102., 62,112
share from HQ
3 . INCOME FROM OTHER ACTIVITIES
Fundraisin
events
Commission from
et Insuran￿ sales
Grant for Animal welfare offI￿r - restricted income
i Grants from other branches
Grants from other or
anisations
219
196
17
40,000 1
600
43,219
213
4 ' INVESTMENT INCOME
Bank interest
970
970
3,211
5 EXPENDITURE ON RAISING FUNDS
Fundraisin
costs
59
59
6 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES EXPENDITURE
Veterinary fees and microchips (excluding foster
animals), homeless animal costs, wildlife care, and
rovision of su
ort for Ins
ectors and Rescue Officers
Fosterin
Insurance
! Branch contribution to regional fund and legacy
rocessin
costs
Donations to other charities
29,044
23,422
1,589
943
216
13,599
3,245
46,104
2,428
3,306
31,689
The notes form part of these financial statements
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7 GOVERNANCE COSTS
Inde
endent examinerfs fee
Annual Ger,eral Meetin
Printin
statione
tela
Da;
rJtection fee
Bank charoes
Staff ccsts
900
110
778
35
60
9.580
12.243
840
99
180
35
81
hone &
1.235
2 TRUSTEE REMUNERATION & RELATED PARTY
TRANSACTIONS
No members of the managemen committee received any remuneration during
the year.
No trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in
any contract or transaction entered into by the charity during the year.
The Branch complies with the Branch Rules as issued by the National Society
and has a number of related financial transactions wtth this organisation. The
Trustees Ann Kortenray and Sara Kortenray are mother and daughter, Sara
Kortenray is a signatory on the bank accounts, but Ann Kortenray is not.
Related paty transactions have .Icluded:
£40,000 received from the National Society cf the RSPCA as a grant to
use to amploy an Animal Welfare Officer.
3 EMPLOYEE REMUNERATION AND PENSION
RSPCA Surrey East employs one part time member of staff who earns less
than £60k. A NEST defined contribution pension scheme is in place.
VOLUNTEERS
RSPCA Surrey East are very gratefv:. to the volunteers who helped the branch
this year which included running our bookcase, prov'ding art work and publicity
materials and supporting us at our annual Ittter pick.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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TAXATION
As a charity: '.he society benefrts frorn various exemptions from taxation
afforded by tax legislation and is therefo,"e not liable to corporation tax on
income or ga:,Is falling within those exemptions. Recovery is made from
receipts undei
Giti Aid. Expendi".ure subject to VAT wk,ich is not recoverable by
the Branch is shown inclusive of the VAT.
MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS
At 1 January
2023
At31
December
2022
Income
Expendi*ure
Transfero
Llnrestricted
fund - General
Restricted
fund - AWO
Totsl funds
147.503
80,532
57.626
170,408
40,000
40,000
SUMMARY OF FUNDS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
Debtors
Accrued income
Cash at ban.<
58
1.448
172.846
174,352
58
1.448
212,846
21L846
40.000
ao.oco
Creditors
Total fvnd8
3,944
170,408
3.944
210,408
The notes fom part of these finan,cial statements
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