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2022-12-31-accounts

RSPCA Bournemouth, New Forest and District Branch

Annual Report and Financial Statements Year Ended 31 December 2022 Charity registration number: 205126

Contents (continued)

Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees’ Report 2 to3
Statement ofTrustees’ Responsibilities 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
NotestotheFinancialStatements 8to16

Reference and Administrative Details

Trustees

Mrs C Dennis

Mr P Dennis

Mr M Goff

Mr J Lethbridge, Hon. Secretary Mr S O'Connell, Chairman

Mrs S Radford, Treasurer

Mrs A Saunders

Mr R Whitham

Principal Office

Charity Registration Number

144 Richmond Park Road Bournemouth 205126

Bankers HSBC plc 111 Poole Road Westbourne Bournemouth

Other Officers

National Savings and Investments Glasgow GS8 1SB Mrs J Burden, Clinic Manager

Independent Examiner

PKF Francis Clark Chartered Accountants Towngate House 2-8 Parkstone Road Poole Dorset BH15 2PW

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Trustees' Report

The committee has pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's trust deed, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2019 FRS102).

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The charity is governed by RSPCA branch rules effective 1 January 2003.

The branch is run by an elected committee who, as standard, receive no remuneration for their roles as trustees. The committee are elected each year at the general meeting by the members. The committee are obliged to hold branch committee meetings bi-monthly at least, and are both individually and collectively responsible for the management of the branch and its funds, and are, therefore, also trustees. During 2022 the Branch Secretary received some remuneration for work completed outside of his trustee role to conduct a full review of the branch as a consultant. Quotes were received from their consultancy company along with 2 others at the time. Based on his existing knowledge of the branch, his previous consultancy experience and the discounted rate he was willing to offer, it was decided by the remaining trustees that he would be best placed to conduct the work. The decision was taken to the South Central Regional board for a waiver to be granted in this instance. Further information can be found in Note 8 of this report.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks to which the Charity is exposed, and can confirm that systems have been established and are in the places to enable the early identification of issues so that the necessary steps can be taken to manage those at risks.

OBJECTIVE AND ACTIVITIES

The objects of the charity continue to be the provision of animal welfare services in the Bournemouth, New Forest and surrounding area. The Charity is an independently run branch of the RSPCA, a nationwide charity.

Financial assistance is given to the public on limited financial means for their companion animals and a veterinary clinic is held five days a week at the branch premises. Other branches of the society and certain other animal charity organisations are helped where necessary.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The trustees are convinced that the achievements of the branch and the performance of the branch satisfy the objects of the charity.

In an effort to continue to enhance the effect the branch can have on animals in its locale, the trustees have embarked ona full review of branch activities, processes, capabilities and future potential. This review is designed such that the trustees will be able to ensure continued progression, increased engagement with the community and efficient use of funds to support animals in need in our local area.

Much of this activity has been developed during 2022 and will come to fruition in 2023. The output of this review will likely steer the direction of the trustee’s focus in the years to come.

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Trustees' Report (continued)

PUBLIC BENEFIT

The Trustees have given due regard to public benefit when planning the charity's activities, in accordance with the Charity Commission’s General Guidance on Public Benefit. The paragraphs above set out our activities, achievements and performance during the year, which are directly related to the objects and purposes for which the charity exists. The charity achieves its principal objects and purposes through providing affordable veterinary care for the public on limited financial means. These benefits are directly related to the aims of the charity and are fully compliant with Principles 1 and 2 of the Charity Commission Principles on Public Benefit.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The charity is maintained financially by donations, legacies and clinic collections together with branch activities. The Charity maintains an investment portfolio, together with bank deposits upon which interests and dividends are earned.

Income overall has decreased from 2021 to 2022.

During the year, income of £163,710 (2021: £209,572) was received and expenditure totalling £216,847 (2021: £221,954) was made. Investments revaluation (loss) / gain was (£4,213) (2021: £2,657).

PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

It is a key objective to expand the work of the Bournemouth Clinic and to treat more domestic animals where their owners on limited financial means struggle with vet bills, and often cannot afford to have them treated at all. The aforementioned branch review is to be used as a key element to increase the outreach of the branch where possible, increase engagement with the local community, improve efficiency in the processes of the branch and ensure the stability and sustainability of the branch for the future. This charity is willing to support financially other RSPCA branches in this part of the country who may be struggling.

RESERVES POLICY

It is the policy of the trustees to maintain free reserves at a sufficient level to cover routine expenditure requirements for a period of 2-3 years if income is not sufficient to meet these outgoings and known commitments for non-routine expenditure and contingencies. At the year-end total unrestricted free reserves were £394,911 (2021: £451,202) which are deemed sufficient.

Where possible, as in previous years, the branch will assist other RSPCA branches. This is provided sufficient resources are maintained in this branch. This review is carried out annually by the trustees. As already stated, future legacy income is very uncertain and without that the vital work that is done in the local community would, without doubt, incur a substantial annual deficit. The veterinary clinic itself runs at a substantial loss because of the charging policy.

The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on 4....!.".!"-~ and signed on its behalf by:

Srnec Mrs S Radford, Treasurer Trustee

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Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees’ report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.

The law applicable to charities 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:

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 Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees 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 are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other[jurisdictions.]

Approved by the trustees of the charity, on ..4..171 0 ).<and6/23.....signed on 'its behalf by:

Mrs S Radford, Treasurer Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of RSPCA Bournemouth, New Forest and District Branch

| report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of RSPCA Bournemouth, New Forest and District Branch for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of RSPCA Bournemouth, New Forest and District Branch you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

| report in respect of my examination of the RSPCA Bournemouth, New Forest and District Branch's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination | have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

| have completed my examination. | 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 RSPCA Bournemouth, New Forest and District Branch as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting 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.

| 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.

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Anne-Marie Gates FCCA FCA (a partner of) PKF Francis Clark Chartered Accountants

Towngate House 2-8 Parkstone Road Poole Dorset BH15 2PW

27 June 2023

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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 (Including Income and Expenditure Account)

Unrestricted Unrestricted
Total Total
2022 2021
Note £ £
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies 2 126,742 198,732
Charitable activities 3 34,830 9,845
Investment income 4 2,138 995
Total Income 163,710 209,572
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 5 (216,847) (221,954)
Total Expenditure (216,847) (221,954)
Gains/losses on investment assets (4,213) 2,657
Other recognised gains and losses
Net movement in funds (57,350) (9,725)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 622,513 632,238
Totalfundscarriedforward 16 565,163 622,513

All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. The funds breakdown for 2021 is shown in note 16.

The notes on pages8 to 16 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 6

Balance Sheet

31 December 2022

2022 2021
Note £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 11 170,252 171,311
Investments 12 129,563 133,776
299,815 305,087
Current assets
Stocks 13 12,058 12,728
Debtors 14 1,654 63,789
Cash at bank and in hand 271,189 261,765
284,901 338,282
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 15 (19,553) (20,856)
Net current assets 265,348 317,426
Net assets 565,163 622,513
Funds ofthe charity:
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds 565,163 622,513
Totalfunds 16 565,163 622,513

The financial statements on pages 6 to 16 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on .<.1.0.06.125 and signed on their behalf by:

Mrs S Radford, Treasurer Trustee

The notes on pages8 to 16 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 7

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

1 Accounting policies

Statement of compliance

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

Basis of preparation

RSPCA Bournemouth, New Forset and District Branch is a registered charity, registration number 205126, registered in England and Wales. The address of the charity is given in the reference and administrative details on page 1 of these financial statements. The nature of the charity's operations and principal activities are described in the Trustees’ annual report.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a true and fair'view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view.This departure has involved following the 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 (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis and under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £.

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

Exemption from preparing a cash flow statement

The charity has adopted Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash flow statement in these financial statements.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. In the opinion of the board, the charity has sufficient working capital to continue to meet its financial obligations and pay its liabilities as they fall due for the foreseeable future. The board have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves held for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 (continued)

Judgements

Freehold property has not been depreciated because the trustees consider the high level of ongoing maintenance extends the life of the asset for an indefinite period. The trustees have considered whether any impairment has occured and are not aware of any events or matters (such as damage or exceptional deterioration) that will require a write down against the carrying value of the property.

Income and endowments

Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Investment income is recognised on a recievable basis.

Donations and legacies

Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured.

Investment income

Investment income is recognised on a receivable basis.

Expenditure

All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.

Charitable activities

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Governance costs

These include the costs attributable to the charity's compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit, strategic management and Trustees' meetings and reimbursed expenses.

Irrecoverable VAT

Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the category of resources expended for which it was incurred.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 (continued)

Taxation

The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:

Asset class Depreciation method and rate Fixtures and fittings 20% Reducing balance basis

Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments, other than programme related investments, are included at market value at the balance sheet date. Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated as the difference between sales proceeds and their market value at the start of the year, or their subsequent cost, and are charged or credited to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period of disposal.

Unrealised gains and losses represent the movement in market values during the year and are credited or charged to the Statement of Financial Activities based on the market value at the year end.

Stock

Stock is valued at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell, after due regard for obsolete and slow moving stocks. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method (FIFO).

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Trade creditors

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the charity does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.

Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Fund structure

Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustee's discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 (continued)

Pensions and other post retirement obligations

The charity provides a defined contribution plan to eligible employees.

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as employee benefit expense when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.

2 Income from donations and legacies

2
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted Unrestricted
Total Total
2022 2021
£ £
Donations and legacies;
Clinic takings 104,151 110,026
Collections - collecting boxes - 312
Appeals and donations 19,059 29,400
Legacies 3,532 58,994
126,742 198,732

3 Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted
funds Total
General 2022
£ £
Rental Income 10,250 10,250
Branch Activities 54 54
Grants Receivable 24,086 24,086
Subscriptions 440 440
34,830 34,830
Unrestricted
funds Total
General 2021
£ £
Rental Income 9,200 9,200
Branch Activities 233 233
Subscriptions 412 412
9,845 9,845

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 (continued)

4 Investment income

Unrestricted Unrestricted
Total Total
2022 2021
£ £
Interest receivable and similar income;
Interest receivable on bank deposits 544 139
Other income from fixed asset investments 1,594 856
2,138 995
5
Expenditure on charitable activities
Total Total
2022 2021
£ £
Staff salaries 62,232 48,071
Surgery vets and nurses 59,534 73,812
Rates and water 1,355 1,697
Surgery drugs 43,664 44,152
Heat and light 4,639 3,481
Insurance 110 1,300
Cleaning 814 380
Repairs and renewals 2,334 7,951
Property repairs 3,680 20,617
Branch contribution to region 51 -
Grants for vetinary treatment - 276
Telephone, stationary and post 2,154 2,684
Sundry 474 3,332
Depreciation 1,692 1,958
Card charges 2,367 1,827
Donations 1,000 -
Software support 3,273 2,971
Payroll Bureau - 447
Garden 3,965 2,105
Governance costs (see note 6) 5,155 4,893
Clinical testing 5,235 -
Cremation costs 3,660 -
Legal and professional fees 8,757 -
Trade subscriptions 108 -
Hire of plant and machinery 594 -
216,847 221,954

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 (continued)

6 Analysis of governance and support costs

Governance costs

Unrestricted
funds Total Total
General 2022 2021
£ £ £
Independent examiner fees
Examination of the financial statements 5,155 5,155 4,893
5,155 5,155 4,893

7 Net incoming/outgoing resources

Net outgoing resources for the year include:

Net outgoing resources for the year include:
2022 2021
£ £
Independent Examiners fee 5,155 4,893
Depreciation offixedassets 1,692 1,958

8 Trustees’ remuneration and expenses

During the year the charity made the following transactions with trustees:

Mr P Dennis

ENil (2021: £447) of expenses were reimbursed to Mr P Dennis during the year.

Mr J Lethbridge

As approved by the South Central Regional Board, James Lethbridge received a total of £3,790 (2021: £nil) for consultancy work conducted outside of his standard trustee role in 2022.

No other trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.

No trustees have received any other benefits from the charity during the year.

9 Staff costs

The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:

The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:
2022 2021
£ £
Staff costs during the year were:
Wages and salaries 59,188 45,138
Social security costs 2,270 2,333
Pension costs 774 600
62,232 48,071

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 (continued)

The monthly average number of persons (including senior management team) employed by the charity during the year was as follows:

2022 2021
No No
Charitable activities 4 4

No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year

The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £26,772 (2021 - £24,956).

The charity offers a defined contribution pension plan to eligible employees. During the year the charity paid pension contributions which totalled £828 (2021 - £600). At the year end contributions of ENil (2021 - ENil) were outstanding and included in liabilities.

10 Taxation

The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.

11 Tangible fixed assets

11 Tangible fixed assets
Land and _ Furniture and
buildings equipment Total
£ £ £
Cost
At 1 January 2022 163,479 41,452 204,931
Additions - 633 633
At 31 December 2022 163,479 42,085 205,564
Depreciation
At 1 January 2022 - 33,620 33,620
Charge for the year - 1,692 1,692
At 31 December 2022 - 35,312 35,312
Net book value
At 31 December 2022 163,479 6,773 170,252
At31December2021 163,479 7,832 171,311

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 (continued)

12 Fixed asset investments

2019 2021
£ £
Other investments 129,563 133,776
Other investments
Listed
investments Total
£ £
Cost or Valuation
At 1 January 2022 133,776 133,776
Revaluation (4,213) (4,213)
At 31 December 2022 129,563 129,563
Net book value
At 31 December 2022 129,563 129,563
At 31 December 2021 133,776 133,776
13 Stock
2022 2021
£ £
Stocks 12,058 12,728
14 Debtors
2022 2021
£ £
Other debtors - 58,744
Prepayments 1,654 5,045
1,654 63,789
15 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2022 2021
£ £
Trade creditors 7,098 11,515
Other taxation and social security 2,164 1,266
VAT 4,253 2,225
Other creditors 1,057 -
Accruals 4,981 5,850
19,553 20,856

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 (continued)

16 Funds
Other Balance at 31
Balance at 1 Incoming Resources recognised December
January 2022 resources expended gains/(losses) 2022
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General 622,513 163,710 (216,847) (4,213) 565,163
Other Balance at 31
Balance at 1 Incoming Resources recognised December
January 2021 resources expended _gains/(losses) 2021
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General 632,238 209,572 (221,954) 2,657 622,513

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