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BATfERSEA t)OGS' AND CATS. HOME ANNUAL REPORT AND CONSOUDATED FINANCIAL STATEMEprrs YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CcvDpany Limited by Guarantee Registration Number 278802 (England arKI Wales) Charity Registration Number 206394

BAThERSEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CONTENTS REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES REFERENCE AND ADMINISTrATIVE DETAILS 30 STRUCTUFIE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BAThERSEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOME CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 41 CONSOLIDATED AND CHARITY 8ALANGE SHEET CONSOLIOATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS NOTES AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES 44

BArrERSEA DOGS, AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMEMfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Report ot the Council ot Trustees The Council of Twstees is pleased to presenl the annual rep)rt arKI financial statem8nts of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home lor the year ended 31 December 2024. The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. the Companies Act 2006, lh8 Memorandum and Articles of Association. 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 Republi¢ of Ireland (FRS 102) effective 1 January 2019. The Truslees ccfflfirm that they compty with Iheir dLJty lo have regard to the guidance M public benefit. published by the Charity Ccnmission, when exercising their powers and duties. Section 172 statement The Trustees of Battersea, as those of all UK charitable companies, must acl in accordance with a set of general dutiès. Thesa duties are d8tail8d in s6Ct￿ 172 of the UK Companies Act 2006 which is summarised as follows: A TnL8tee of a charitable company must act in the way they consider. in g)od faith, would be most likely to promote the success of the charity for the benefit of its stakeholdars as a whole and. in doing so have regard to: The likely consequences of any decisions in the ￿￿9 term. The interests of the charitable company's employees: The need to foster the charitable CoMpan￿S business relationships with suppliers. custcrfners and others: The impact of the charitable company's operalions on the community and environment. The desirability of the charitable company maintsining a reputation for high standards of business conduct" and The need to act fairly between members of the charitable c￿￿PanY. The following statement summ￿lseS how the Trustees fulfil their dulles. Lontemi dedslon maklng The Trustees are responsible lor strategiG planning arKI, a¢¢oTdingly, all key de¢isiork8 are referred lo and taken by the Board of Trustees wilh implications for all slakeholders carefully considered. A robust governance structure is in place as outlined on page 32. Sub-committe8s of the Board of Trustees are responsible for ensuring oversight of key strategic areas and embedding of best practice. This ensures decis10n-ma￿ng processes are informed, rigorous and timely and effective controls. and risk assessment and management systems are in place and regularly monitored. People Engagement & Wellbeing The Board of Trustees recognises that our people (employees arKI volunteers) are our biggest asset given their specialist skills and knowledge and propensity to w above and beyond. In 2024, a new People Strategy was develq)ed. followtng extensive consultstion wrf(h key staff groups and valuable insights gained through our all-slaff survey and wider sector and societal insights. 85°A of employees responded to the biennial staff survey. Results showed 76°/o of respondents woukl recommend Battersea as a place lo work - a 5% improvement

BAThERSEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 compared with 2022. al￿9sKIe ￿tsVe results for Diversity & Inclusion (D&l) arKI line managemenl. The Volunteering team has lurther professicw)alised. tw￿8 athieving Investing in Volunteers accreditation - the UK quality Sta￿lard for good practice in volunteer management r8cognising an organisation's abilty to provide an outstanding volunteer experience. 95Yo of respoThJenls to our vdunteer survey stated that Ihey enioy their volunteering. aTrJ 90% vioukl recommend Baitersea as a good place to volunteer. In addition to our existing proVis￿n lor all effployees of a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Prograrnme, Menlal Health First Alder n8twork and SUPFQrt, flu vaccinations and bereavement SUPFMJrt. new wellbeing initiatives i￿luded Samaritans training for Academy staff to support their interactions with a(kJlts at risk and Helplines training for frontline Operations staff to support their skills in managing challenging situatic￿$ as well as piloting of a dedicated wellbeing ¢oa¢h which provides additiC￿al in person or virtual suppjrt to teams or individuals that experience traurnatic situalions. We have improved our mandatory health and safety and compliance training programmes achieving high levels of completion, engagement. developing knowledge aThJ skills in the areas of Data Protecti￿ and Cybar Security, Safeguarcling. Whisuebloviing, Health and Safety. File Safety arKI First Aid. Battersea ¢ontinu8S to 8ngage with its employees through a variety d face to face and digital ¢hannels including our Intranet and digtal communication channels, weekly news bulletins. monthly managers cascades. regular leadership ￿dates, Strategy Roadshows. staff social events and activities. of year events and quarterly pulse suNeys. Battersea Matters is our staff consultats'on group. made up of elg¢ted representatives from across the whole organisation. to discuss key organisa￿nal and employee piiortties. The group rnet four times in 2024. Battersea continued to adapt its ¢ommunicath)ns *ith ils volunteers and foster carers to keep them engaged and up lo date with Baltersea's news aThJ key projects. and to seek their feedback. As well as Ihe regular newsletter, volunteers were invited to organIsa￿n-Wld8 webinars and the Strategy RoadsTrthvs undertaken this year. Community and Envlronment The trustees Considerèd the charity's environmental impact and implemented several measures to support sustainabilty. These are ￿tlined in full in the SECR report on page 24. Reputation and business conducl All decisions wer8 made with integrity. ensuring Ihe charivs rewtstw and relationships were maintained. This includes adhering to ethical fuThJraisng pradi¢es and safeguarding policies. Stakeholder Engagement Our Service Users Battersea continues to engage with service users to help understand and improve their experience. In 2024 we: Surveyed users of Battersea's Pet Advice Line to understand their experien￿ with the SerV￿e and collected data to track the irnpact of Ihe service. Polled Battersea Academy alumni on specific18adership leaming needs in anticipation of a Leadership and Management programme for devel￿ment in 2025. CoTrJucted rnarket research with rescue organisations in Greece and South Africa (some of whom we currently work with) to inform our urMJ8rstanding of the context in those countries and future county marketing strategies.

BATTERSEA DOGS, AND CATS, HOME TFIUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Donors At Battersea. we are indebled lo our supporters and greally value all the donattms gNen to us. pnsuring they are carefully spent to alk>w us lo be here for every dog and cal. This year a n8W Supporter Experience team was established to enhance Battersea's relationships with supporters enabling us lo adcpt a more holistic approach. better ur+derstand their perspectives and leverage data and insights. Loyalty scores rose from 6.07 to 6.17 out of seven, ranking Battersea 3rd among 44 charities in the AbcMJl Loyalty Chase Indax. Parliamentarian and Government Policy Teams Battersea's work to drive polw and ￿gIslative change to benefit animal welfare wouldn't be achieved without Close collaboration with politicians and government policy teams. This has remained the case throughout 2024. During the year. we engaged with taams through various visits, briefings on various draft laws, cortsultation rasponsas, regular meetings across Westrninster and the devofved natiorL8, appeararKes at rec8Ptions and in front of cornmittees. This was critical in building relationships wtih the over 300 n8wly elected MPS after the General Election through a range of adivities irKluding a reception in Westminster in November and the retum of the Purr Minister competition. Chjr political engagement is based around advancing the Our Voice Strateg￿ priorities. 1dent1￿.ng sympathetic politicians and hellyng them further our legiS￿liVe priorities with tha naw Govemment. Sector Partners We continue to work with our sector partners lo drive lorward Battersea's 'Our Voic8, Strategy. Wa are part of a wide range ol formal and inlom)al partnerships across a range of different ISSU8s. In 2024 this included managing the impact ol the XL Bully ban with partners in the Dog Control Coalition, growing our partnerships with Mars Petcar8, across the housing sector and with a¢adernia under the Pet Friendly Prop8rti8s banner and working closely with 4 sector partners to ty and secur8 passage of key priorities around imports and dog theft before the 2024 General Election. We have also partnered wth The Crown Estate on Ihe creation of their regulatory regirne for dog walking. several Councils on how to manage the dog populations in their public spaces and developing a thew olchange towards preventalive dog control policies with th8 Dog Control Coalition.

BAThERSEA DOGS. AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMEiifs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Our objectives and activities Battersea puts the health and welfare of dogs and cats at the very core of eve￿h1ng il does and in doing so we make a significant difference to the lives of animals through our activities. Battersea's core operational activities are directed towards improving the lives of dogs and cats. principally those thal Come directly into our centr8S. through our inlake. assessment, rehoming, and dinical activities, but also those beyond our centres through ￿r work and engagement with key stakeholders and decision-makers in Govemment C￿ animal welfare issues and s￿portIng other organisations in the UK and worldwide through our Global Prograrnmes. In 2024 Battersea intr¢xluced its new five-year Strategy 'Here for Every Dog and Cat, with a c18ar Mission: Wort(ing Mth others we vrim Greate lasting dmnge lor dogs and cats. W8 will seek to prev•nt the causes ofpoor dog and cat health and wettare. support individuals and communKi8s who most need help ￿th their dogs and eats. andprovide and enatAe expert care lor the dogs and cats that need a place in rescue. Our ambiti(￿ through this Strategy is to hew many more dogs and Cats than 8v8r before. We will champion the sharing of knowledge, leaming. and experierKe, and a collaborativ8 approach in fespryKling to the challenges we face. We will place a significant. additional emphasis on upstream. preventative wtyk aThJ help moré ownèrs kaep their pets through a new strategic focus on advice and support, all the time ensuring we are here for ovmers facing the heartbreaking decision to give up a much-loved pet. By 2029. we will: Help more people make better Choices when acquiring and caring for dogs and cats. Improve health and welfare starKlards in Ihe breeding and sale of dogs aThJ cals. Expand our efforts to reduce stray and roaming tjog and cat populations. Help people better understand the health arKI welfare needs ol their dtsjs and cats. Deliver targeted, a¢cessible, empathetic, and timely a(fvice and support to tfv)se in most need. Open up the benefits ol pet ownership io more people. Invest in our centres to constanuy improve their ability to rne8t the needs of all the dogs and cats in our care. Ensur8 Batt8rsea is a trusted. preferred Choice for those gving up or seeking a dog or cat. Bring the rescue and wellare seclor together to share knowledge and expertise and achieve better outcomes for more dogs and cats.

BAThERSEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOIIIE TRUSTEES. REPOAT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Our achievemenls and PerfOrn￿nce In 2024. the foundational year of this Strategy, Battersea developed new plans. partnerships, and slrategic alliances thal will enable us to create lasting change for dogs and cats. In 2024. we: Directly helped 5.220 animals at our centres. 2,766 dogs and 2,454 cats, an i1￿rease of 5Yo on 2023. We rehomed 10¥0 more dogs and 3% more cats year on year. Responded to 775 requests for support from dog ovmers and 716 from cat owners through our freo behaviour advice line. the outcomè of which saw 85% of Ihese dogs and 77Y. of these cats rernain in their homes. Helped an 8Stimated 88.000 dogs and cats in our focu$ ¢ountrle8 (UK, South Africa. Greece, Sri Lanka. Thailand) through 14 new grants to 8mpow8r communities to proactively manage dog cat powlations. A further. estimaled 181.0(Ki dogs and cats were helped in the year thrcugh previously awarded grants. Reached 418 Individual leafners. more than ever before. through our 8atters8a Academy helplng an estimaled 90,000 animals. Hosted our largest Inlernatlonal Dog and Cat Wellare conference to-date with ¢.200 delegates from 26 countries. Maintained our support of Streetvet to help more pets obvned by thos8 experiencing homelessness. This included approval of our first ever Strategic Alllance lo support 5.000 w$ and thelr owners In 12 new locations over five years. Celebrated the progress of the Renterfs Rights Bill following our Pet Frfendly Propertles campaign. Published new research commissioned across three universities looking into the Ilnanclal Impacl of pet ownership in rentsl wopèrtSes. th8 results of which are already informing Govemment wly. CO￿luCIed 3,669 hydrotherapy and ￿YS101herapY appointments. treatirKJ a mix of internal cases and extemal referrals. Delivered our hbJhest total income to dale, including a record-breaking £35.1m of furbdraised income arKI £32.6m lega¢y in¢ome. Increased year on year corporate income by £162k and Trusts income by £965k. Launched our new 'We're all In for them. brand platlonn and campaign. placing us in the top three most trusled. k)ved. and diSti￿tiVe rescue and reh)ming charities. Saw high engagement scores in our biennial staff survey with 76% of respondents recommending Batlersea as a good place to work, a 5°/0 improvement Compared with 2022. Receiv8d 51.545 hours of support from our onsite volunteers. an 11°A increase on 2023. Continued lo make good prcKJress againsl our D&1 Action plan. irKluding advan¢es towards our 2026 workforc8 diversty targets. embed(*ng inclusive rècruitment practices. and positive results on D&1 in our staff sur¥8y.

BArrERSEA DOGS, ANO CATS, HOME TRUSTEES. REPOFrr AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 PERFORMANCE BY STRATEGIC THEME PREVENT We willpreveni the causes o1plxir¢￿g aThlcal heallh wellare arrtlr8duce the numbe￿ ofdogs and cats needing rescue centres. USING OUR VOICE As part of our Our Voice programme. four focus areas have been defined to deliver significant animal welfare benefits over the strategy perKKI and beyond. These are: tackling problem demand; ethical $our¢lng; safety around dog$", and Ixt frlendly propertle& All four issues were promoted through an intwaled marketing arKI communications campaign ahaad of the General Electlon. We arranged MP wsits to rascues nationwide, leading io key Battersea policies appearing in most paty rnanif8stos. Engagement with the new Labour Government began immediat8ly. including a Parliam8ntary r8ception with 92 MPS and Peers. and wr most successful Purr Minister Carnpai￿. which drew national medkq coverage. 11 Parliamentary entries, and 5.272 votes. Battersea was invited to help shape a new animal welfare strategy, and the Govemment has backed a Prbvate Members Bill on puppy and kitte imports. However. the rthv Government has so far shown less focus on animal welfare than expected. so w8 will be working to highlight societal beneffts that a(xompany good animal welfare. Alongside Informlng. engaging, Insplrlng and mobilising the public to change behaviour and take actlon, we are collaborating with others within and beyond the sector to improve the syst8ms at play. influence and shap8 policy and 18gislation through relalionship building arKI develop strong. nuanced and evidence4Msed pclicies and solutions to the issues we're seeking to address. ENABUNG BEThER CHOICES We were inVo￿ed in 132 partnwships vrith other organisations including working with Defra to support owners in the run up tothe introthjction of compu15(xy cat microchipping, reaching owners through a series of Interviev￿ including ITV News, ￿neratIng 300+ pieces of coverage with 287m reach. A new breed dlsruptlon proleet is progressing in partnership with Gumtree, aiming to tackle breed fixation in prospective oVn￿rS through a test and leam approach. Alongside this, My Developlng Dog, a breed-specific WhatsApp tool swporting new puppy owners was p051tively tested and will be pik>ted in 2025. REDUCING STRAY AND ROAMING DOG AND CAT POPULATIONS The Grants & Programmes awarded 14 new wants with a total value rf £5.1 m, to help empower ctJnmunities to proactively manage dog and cat wpulations, which will help 88.000 dog8 and cats, while previousty awarded grants helped a further 181.O¢XI dogs and cats. All programmes funded by Battersea are compliant with International Companion Animal Management coalition IICAM) guidelines and are designed specifbcally to address the IoGal and national contexts and the do￿ cat population management systems in which they operate. In the UK Hope Rescu8 in Wates and RAIN Rescue in Yorkshire delivered effectrvely against their grants and a £6Crf)k grant was awarded to the Capital Cat Care Campaign {C4) to fund the neutering of c.9,000 cats owned by low-inccme houseWs in 2025.

BAThERSEA tX)GS' AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMEMfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OECEMBER 2024 In Greece Animal Action Gree￿ and Nine Lives continued their focused trap. neuter. vaccinate and release work in Paros and Athens Tespectively. helping thousands of unowned cats and ¢ha118nging the public's perception of this vital work. Zero Strays Pawiect continued to work relentlessly to change animal welfare laws and the anforcement within national and local govemment, working dosely with the pdice. judiciary, and municipalities to get owned pets registered and neutered. In Soulh Africa, th8 grants POrtfolN) grew to 17 grants. A key achievement in this programme is that SAVA CVC has now vaccinated 100.000 cats and dogs against rabies. In Thailand Jai Dog Rescue exceeded their sterilisation and vacCina￿n larg8ts, neutering 11,901 dogs against a target of 10,791. Jai Dog also expanded their education initiatiV8S, reaching over 6.300 people through school sessions and village meetings. A new £970k grant to Soi Dog in Phuket aims to help 35,OLKI cats arKI the I￿al community through a holistic approach to Cat health and wellbeing. In Srl Lanka Dogstar achieved their annual targetol sterilising 2,750 cats. Dogstarfs innovative capacity-buikling initiatives, including the training of eight practical leamers and the development of online resources. laid a strong foundatKJn for scaling up in 2025. We awarded four new Special Programmes grants and C¢Jmpleted our first round of research funding which includes swporting research on the animal-human boThJ. A new partnership with ICAM was established. and we hosted our firstver glLknal UN event at the wo￿1 Urban Forum. Numerous scientific papers are being published on the back of our funding. achieving increased media exposure. positioning Battersea as a growing thwght-leader and raising public awareness of challenges in the anirnal welfare sector. SUPPORT We ￿11 support indiw"duals and cornmunities most need l ￿ tlw ¢ty and Cats ￿ enable animals to remain where they are loved and car8d for. DELIVERING ACCESSIBLE SUPPORT TO THOSE IN MOST NEED Across tha year our canine behaviour team responded to 775 requests for supportfrom owners through our free behaviour advice line. the outcome of which saw 85Yo of these animals stay at horne, wentially avoiding admission or a retum to Battersea. The feline behaviour team responded to 716 requests for support and 77.kn of these animals remained in their homes. A new Advice. Support and Educatlon programme was developed in 2024, ready to implement frorn 2025 as part of Battersea's new strategy. This will provide targeted support that will improve the welfare of dogs and Cats before they need to enter Battersea's care, and support pecple and communities lo better manage their animals. Meanwhile. research was completed with 24 Local Authority dog wardens to infomi a new Stray Do9 Support Programme to launch in 2025. WORKING wrrH PARTNERS We conlinued to support Streetvet to help the pets of those experiencing homelessness. This included the development and approval ol our first ever Strategic Alliance to support 5.000 pets and thelr owners In 12 new lorAtions over five years. A new conlract was agreed to C£￿tinUe Battersea's partnership with Fareshare in 2025, providing Iree pel fc4xI via a n8lwork of f￿d banks.

BATfERSEA t)OGS' AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMEMfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Battersea. along with Blue Cross and the RSPCA. was the largest contrbutor to an important hard$hlp lund established to S￿pOrt over 1.8￿ low-inc¢Jme American Bully XL owners who otherwise would have struggled to meet nautering costs ahaad of the Government deadline, potentialty facing the heartbreaking decision to have their pets put to sleep. ENCOURAGING MORE PET FRIENDLY HOMES Our Pat Friendly Properties campaign continued to make ￿eat strides. The new Govemment introduced the Renlers. Rlghls Blll vthich reflected our efftjrts to influence the new Housing Minister. Mars Pel¢are partnered with us on a joint fringe event atth8 Labour Party Conference and 4,150 Battersea swporters acted within the space of a week to contact their MPS before the Second Reading of the 8111. 13 MPS spoke in the debale to raise the importance of pets and housing as an issue, arKI over 13,IY)O SUp￿erS visited our campaign page before the debate. CARE We ￿}IproVIde expert care for11￿8 andcats Ihat sb71 needa place in rescue so that Ihey re¢eive APPLYING OUR EXPERTISE Balt8rs8a directly helped 5220 anlmals at our cenlres. an increase of 5°k on 2023. As a proportion of inlake. stray dogs accounted for in 2024 and 33% of dogs came from I￿al aLrthority care. Stray cat intake again increased year on year. accounting for 31 % of cat intake. These cats sLqyed longer on average, sl¢)wing down the throughwt of cats through our cenlres. 725 kittens were cared for {803 in 2023). arKI 374 puppies (451 in 20231. 31 puppies and 52 kitlens were born on site. Animals also came to us from 41 external partners including Police, vets. and other rescues such as Hope Rescue (l(X) dogs helped). All three centres experienced an increase in large bull breeds following the ban on American Bully XLS in early 2024, and whilst a far smaller number of XL'S came inlo Battersea's care than expected, difficult behaviours and limited rehoming appeal for large bull bleeds contributed to a longer length of stay. We experienced a rise in unplanned arrlvals where people tum up with cats and okngs wanting Battersea to admit them immediately. An average of 22 dogs and 37 cats each month were unscheduled arrivals to the London centre. Many of these animals were brought in by mernbers of the public experiencing extremely dIff￿1t and desperate circumstances and the animals were frequenlly in a poor behavioural an(Vor Med￿￿1 state resulting in longer stays. The average lenglh of slay for dogs before retrMJning was 38.4 days. an additicfftal 3.2 days compared to 2023. For cats. the average length ot stay was 28.3 days. an increase of 0.5 days from the previous year. 894 anlmal8. or 16% of intake. benefitted from a placement In temporary foster. 4,019 operations were conducted by our Clin￿. up 8% on 2023, including an 18°A increase in dog neuters and a 5% increase in cal neuters. 110 airway surgeries were carried out. compared to 78 in 2023, including 14 on behalf ot Dogs Trust. We also carried out an increased range of orthopaedic surgeries in-house and continued to offer surgical support lo Dogs Trust and Blue Cross. carying out 22 XL Bully neuters for Blue Cross clients as they struggled to complete these surgeries for their clients ahead of the Govemmenl deadline. io

BATfERSEA tK>GS' AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMEMfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Hydrotherapy and physlolherapy services were both fully booked throughout year treating a mix ol intemal ¢ases and extemal referrals. lotalling 3.669 appointments. Th8 Clinic team cornpleled Iriage Iraining for Operations staff across all three centres to help manage medical challenges for animals under their care. and two exchange trips with members of the clinic team were arranged for grantee partners in Thailand and South Africa. W8 rehomed 3.735 animals. tlog rehomlng rose 10% year on year from 1.417 to 1.559 dogs and cat rehoming rose 3% frcvn 2,114 to 2,176. This was despite a challenging ¢ontgxt that saw interest in cat rehoming across Ihe sector drop during the summer months, a growing rise in unplanned athnissions and an increase in dws put to s188p. mainly due to a ris8 in banned breeds. Battersea ts proud to operate a non-selective intake polry whKh means il takes in all dogs and cals, regardless of their breed. age. medical ccmdttKfi, behavioural history or any other characteristic. As a result. we receive some of the most ¢hall8nging dogs and cats in society and we invest our 164 years of expertise into the care of each one. Some of our animals have untr8atable medical problems or behavKwral issues so severe thal we believe we will be unable to safety rehome them, and some of the dogs we receive are of types banned under law. In these cases. we will put an animal to sleep. We care deeply for all the animals we look after, and such decisions ale never taken lightly or in isolation. Battersea offers hope and the chance of a happy lrfe to many (tr)gs and cats who, if not for Battersea. would have nowhere else to In 2024, 913 dogs were put to s188p. equivalent to 31 Yo of total intake (+1Yo from 2023>. Whilst 19•/0 of dogs were put to sleep for behavioural reasms (+1 % from 2023), the biggest rise for PTS was due to being a banned breed. 114 dcgs were put to slaep due to being a banned bra8d, up 185% from 40 in 2023. An a(SJitsonal 80 dogs were put to sl8ep as consented euthanasia cases. up from 68 dogs in 2023. RAtsING STANDARDS AND DRIVING A MORE CONNECTED SECTOR Battersea's Academy reached more leamers than ever befc*e helping an estimated 90,000 anlmals. 87 learning opportunilies were delivered online and face to face to 1083 attendees. 418 indiwdual leamers attended an average of three leaming opportunities each and we welcomed 309 new leamers. A¢ademy18arners represented 133 UK organisations. 24 South African organisations. 7 Greek. 3 Sri Lankan organisations and one from Thailand, alongside 55 organisations from 27 other countries. A new-lfy)k Practical Week (renamed the Residential W&ek) was delivered with tremeThJous success. The Academy enjoys a consistent Net Promoler Score In Ihe hlgh 80s. We hosted our largest annual Internat5onal Dog and Cat Welfare Conference y8t, a one-day free online event, open to anyone working or volunteering in a dog or ¢at shelter or rehoming organisation in the UK or overseas. N8arly 200 delegates from 26 countries joined, all with the common goal of leaming and sharing. We also remained major supporters to the Assoclallon of Dogs and Cat$ Homes (ADCH) including spx)nsoring and speaking at its Annual Conference. Chief Executive Peter Laurie serrfed as Trustee and Honorary Secretary throughout the year. We undertook testing and leamiTrJ of the 2025 A¢ad8my delivery schedule for a new Foundations in Shelter Management Programme. li

BA￿ERsEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 OUR ENABLERS OUR SUPPORTERS In 2024 we raised a total of £70.3m in income from all acttvities. thanks entirely to our generous supporters. Annual gross fundraising income reached £35.1 m with legacy Income hitting a record high of £32.6m representing over 850 ki￿1 gifts left lo Battersea in supporters Wills. Key achievements In 2024 Include: Creation of a new Supwter Experience team boosted loyalty scores lo 6.17n, ranking Battersaa 3rd out of 44 charities in the Chase In(*x. Two new fa¢e-lo-fa¢e fundraising agencies were re¢ruiled and onboardèd. New TV advertisements for Legacy arvj Regular Giving. Third-paty events income grew by 46%. Our Wear Blue for Rescue carnpaign achièved 44% awareness among younger audiences, reaching 1.6m through social media, while collaborati￿S with Lioness Chloe Kelw helped us reach new audiences. Carol concerts raised a record £51 k with supp￿1 from ambassadors Dame Jacqueline Wilson, Sue Perkins and Greg Jam8S. Battersea Backstage hosted by Ambassachy Holden and TV presenter Alan Carr, was the most su¢¢essful to date. raising £350k (vs. a £160k target), with ambassadors arKI friends of Batte￿ in attendance. Securing a major donation to upgrade th8 digital X-ray system at our Windsor clinic. People's Postc(MJe Lottery award8d an annual grant of £2m in the tenth year of our partnership. Denzel's dog treats licens&J, now stocked in Ocado. C￿0p, Spar, and T8SCO. highlighting Batlersea's brarKI strength. While average gift values for tha Muffj Dog Challenga increased, low registration numbers and rising costs meant the series fell short of its benchmark8d targets. As a result, we have made the strategic decision to thontinue these events moving forward. OUR PEOPLE A new People Strategy was developed. following extensive consuftation with key staff groups and valuable insights gained through ￿r all-staff survey and wider sector and societal insights. 85% of employees responded to the biennial slaff survey. Results showed 76% of respondents would rec¢xnmend Battersea as a good place lo work - a 5% improvement compared with 2022. Battersea was supported by 747 volunteers in a range of roles. This converted into 51.545 hours donated by onsite volunteers, an 11% increase on 2023. This is the equNalent of an additional 26 full time roles at Battersea. 129 new on&te volunteers and 120 new foster carers were recruited. 87% of staff participated in at least one non4narthtory learning arKI dev8b)pm8nt opportunity in 2024. After a successful pilot in 202&4, we laun¢hed a second round of the ￿oSS-CharItY mentoring programme. 33 applicaticffis were recetved from Battersea colleagues, 19 of whom have been and will participate in the programme that will run in 2025. We continue to make axcellent use of our Apprenticesh5p levy. using £88,767 of funding with 16 staff enrolled on programmes. including leadership and management. fundraising. voterinary nursing, Data, and L&0. 42 managers started the fi'nal Foundatlons of people Manageme￿ prograrnme cohort. and we launch8d a new improved Managemenl Training prcgramm8s for new managers 12

BArrERSEA t>OGS' AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 "Leadlng wlth Impact" which wll better address the needs of experienced managers joining Battersea as well as staff being promoted into their first mana9ement or leadership role. We launched a developrnenl project with our Directors team. introducing a 360-feedback programme, aligned with our Values and My Leadership behaviours that will be used to provide Insight for personal and team development plans and activities for our Dlreclors in 2025 as well as drive an organisatlonal culture of feedback and continuous improvemenl. A key focus in 2024 was on inclusive r￿rUItment to enabl8 US to increase Ihe proportion of diverse candidates applyin9 to and securing jobs at Battersea. We ran workshops for our hiring managers and developed digital indusive recruitment leaming modules Oob design, shortlisting. and interwewing) that will be rdl8d out in 2025. We also developed new, more inclusive and accessible recruitment guidanc8 (bcuments for candidates - new Recruitment Packs. a 'Lrfe at Battersea. pack. a r￿W Employee B8n8fits document and a new Wow to Apply, guide and reviewed content on our careers stte to provTrde signposting to candidates on getting adjustment support throughout the recruitment process. For the first time this year we partnered with Flèxa to highlight our wotkplace flexibility within our office-based roles lo attract more candidates and improve dniersty - we are rated in their top 100 mosl flexible companies to work for. We remain fccused on the wellbeing of our people, especially ourfrontline animal-facing teams, and continue to trial various inilialives alongside our Employee Assistance Programme. In Q3. we introduced a wellbeing coach for Operations colleagues to offer extra sUPPOrt, for those facin9 particularly Challenging and traumatic stiuations. Iniiial feedback has been p¢)sitive. with a full review planned for 2025. OUR AUDIENCES Brand. rnarketing, and communicatrcxis cxrtput across the year sustained our brand health. including our posilion in the top three most trusled, loved, and distinctive rescue and rehoming charities. Battersea also moved frcn 1V to Q place in the 2024 YouGov Charity Brand Irvjex. Our new We're all in for them. brand platfom and campaign launched to grow awareness of our evolving work, with a digilal-lirsl paid media approach and a focus on recall lo maximise investment. Tracking results across year one showed positiv8 foundations to build on exposure to the campaign increased key perceptions of Battersea as Leading and Differant, alongside awareness. affinity underStar￿Ing of the depth and breadth of our work. ison Hammond was annwnced as the presenter of rrv's For the Love ol Dogs. Series 12 aired fr(Nn 16 April gaining an average 1.8m consolidated viewers and generating 3.394 pieces of coverage. Although overall social media engagement dipped ccnpared to previous series. audience sentiment became more wtrve as the series progressed (60-80Y. positive dep8nding on channel>. Contra￿$ were signed for a 13th series (6x30.) airing in 2025 and a Christmas special. which aired 19 December (1.4m viewers). We generated 17.345 pieces of coverage across ttie year, a slight decline from 2023. Highlights included a BBC package reaching 18.7m highlighting how donations from the Paul O'Grady tribute fund were spent. Partnership PR opportunities included announcing a garden at Chelsea Flower Show. collaborating with The King's Foundation on a photosh¢)Ot at Highgrove. and v￿￿e0 content with McLar8n Racing. Throughout the year we continued to approach and secure visits from high profile c8￿britIeS 13

BATfERSEA t)OGS' AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEM8ER 2024 across the world of film. TV. sport and radio for behind-the-scenes twrs and rehoming. These included visits IrC￿n Italian fashion deggner Donatella Versace (122m social media followeTS), actor Ambika Mod. and TV presenters Kirsty Gallacher. Vicky Pattison, Jeff Brazier, Faye Winter. and Arnber Gill. Ambassador Amanda Holden talked about rehoming a Battersea puppy on her Heart FM Brealdast Tath'o show (4.2 millh)n weekly listeners), as w811 as to her 2.3 million Inslagram followers. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMEiir New research prolects were delivered across a range of Organisational areas including the rescue and rehoming landscape in Greece and South Africa to infom Academy plans" Local Authority challenges and opportuniiies for Battersea's Stray Dog Programme. audience profiling for key incom8 generation prc￿1￿Cts. and Legacy CaMpa￿n development and cr8alive testing. A new Theory of Change was d8velop8d to measure progress against Battersea's new strategy, arKI a new monitoring and eValUatr￿ approach was rolled ryjl for the Acad8my, and wr work in South Africa. Compliance monitoring has continued lo expand into new areas. Our Income Generation shadowing programme was updated. incorporating actions from income generation, directors, external monitoring. and intemal monitoring. We commenced Door to D(M)r audits with no compliance issues raised since November. We continue lo enhance our Animal Welfare monitoring programme. Our programme of Intemal Audlls C￿tinUed to be used as a means of ong)ing leaming and development of our control environment, with a focus in the year on areas including Cyber Security. Health & Safety and Procurement. A new payroll system (Moorepayl and a new electronic cheque scanning system (Hague) were both intrcéuced. delivering efficiencies in processing time. improved accuracy. and better-quality rep(xlirKJ. TECHNOLOGY Our Launehpad programme aims to transforni how we collect, store arKJ use data to deliver increased impact for our animals. This is a mulli-year protyamme of work which, alongside wider prc¢ess and organisatiMal Change, also indudes the direct replaoemenl of our tw￿ core Custcffier Relationship Management (CAM) systems which supwi the day-tO•day delNery of our care for dogs and Gats. and wider supwter engagement. During 2024 we have worked together with our delivery partners on the development of the replacement systerns. and with the support of our new Programme Manager the delivery of the programme is on track for implementatb)n of the system for animal operations in the summer of 2025, with ￿rther devebwnènt lor our ￿orter CRM to follow Ihereafter. 14

BAThERSEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMElffS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Financial review Income Total income was £70.3m (2023: £64.5m) lor the year- an increase of £5.8m from 2023. This was due to higher legacy income at £32.6m {2023: £27.6m). Income received from Donations was also higher at £26.8m {2023: £26.2m). Ir￿me from Trading activities (which includes income from our Raffle and Lottery products) remained flat versus 2023. Investment and haritable incorne grew year-on-year with i￿easeS ol £0.2m and £0.1m respectively versus 2023. 2024 21)23 Change Ratlo Legacies Donations Gifts in kind Trading a¢tNlties Investment incorne Charitable income Tolal Incorne 27.6 26.2 18 46 26.8 14 13 70 100 Exponditure Total expenditure increased by £5.5m to £63.4m for the year (2023: £58.2m). The amount we spent on caring for animals at Battersea increased to £23.1 m {2023: £22.3m}. reflecting the increase in animals h8lp8d and inflationary increasès in costs. The costs of raising funds reduced versus 2023 being £16.3m (2023: £17.3m). Grani giving and Acaderny expenditure increased to £6.3m (2023.. £3.8m) due to the compounding nature of building a multi-year grant programm8. Education and awareness costs remained flai year-on year being £8.2m (2023.. £8.2ml. Support and govemance costs increased by £2.8m to £8.8m (2023: £6.Om) largely driven by asset impaiment. 2024 2023 Chango Ratlo Care of animals Raising funds Gifts in kind Grant giving and Academy Education and awareness Support and govemance Total Expendlture 23.1 16.3 36 26 17.3 14 10 13 14 100 47 Penslon Battersea operates a defined contribLrtion pens•cJn scheme for its ernployees. It also has a legacy defined benefit pension scheme which was closad to new members from Septemb8r 2010. At the end of September 2013 this was also closed to future benefit accrual. to help mitigate any future liabilty. Despite this, Battersea will continue to have ongc4ng obligations. the funding of bthich 1$ agreed between Ihe Trustees of the pension s¢hem8 and Ihe charitys Trustees. These liabilities are subject to Iluctuation as assumptions change over time. As at 31 December 2024 the pension scheme was in a surplus position of £10.2rn (2023: £10.1m). In line wth FRS 102, the surplus 15

BATfERSEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMEKfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 on the pension scheme has not been recognised in Ihe final￿la1 statements for the year ended 31 December 2024. Full detai18d information on 8att8rs8a's pensm schemes. including defined contribution scheme. can be found in note 18. Inveslment powers and pollcy Under tho Memorandum and Articles of Aswiation, the d)arity has the power to make any inv8Stm8nts which the Council of Trustees see fit. The Trustees are aware of the importance of responsible investsnent in making decisions that align with our charitable purpose and objectives. alongside their responsibilty for maximising investment retums without jeopardising the charty's reputation. They therefore require their investment advisers to refrain from investing in any company that is involved directly in the uso of exp8rimental animals for nC￿- clinical research. or sthqcontracts to cc¥npani8s Ihat make use of such animals, unless there is a legal or regulatory requirement to do so. In athlith)n. Trustees have committed to applying principles of ESG in investrnent decisions in so far as they do not result in signrficant financial detrirnent to the Charity and will therefore ask Sarasin & Partners and Close Brothers to make th8 appropriate recommendations. If in dcnrt)t. they are asked to refer to Ihe Chair of Council. Our investment advisers confirm adheierKe to this FM)Iicy throu￿ a fomial quarterly scr88ning of our investment portlolio. This gives Trustees assurance that there are no listed investments adverse to the purpose of the charity. thereby complying with the requirements of the Statement of Recommendod Practice (SORPI and the Charity Cornmission's revised guidance note CC14. Investment diversification within the above criteria is used to reduce risk exposur8. The Trustees also prohibit high-risk investment. e.g.. derivatives. Th8 Ccmjncil of Trustees, together with their athisers. set benchmarf( weighlings for th8 Portfolio ar*d a benchmark for income yie5d. The Council of Trustees place the emphasis on maximising long-tarm. sustainablè invastment growth and actual performance is reviewed agairtsl the benchmark retum with both Sarasin & Partners and Close Brothers annualty. Reserve$ The aim of Battersea's ReseNes Polw is to ensure that tt)e charity's ongoing activitiès are protected from unexpected fluctuations in its income and expenditure. In setting the reserves Policy, the Council of Trustees is influ&nc8d by strategic risks facing the ¢harity- not least the fact that the charity is ck)se to wholly reliant on voluntary income to continue its charitable undertakings which b8ing uncertain sources of revenue may rM)t always provide the necessary funds to cover essential costs. Trustees have affimed the target range tor free reserrfes to be maintained belween 6 to 12 montFts of future budgeted charitable. supp)rt cost and capital expenditure which equates to between £24.Om and £50.5m. This byould allow for our activities to cC￿tinue as normal during temporary falls in income ￿ allow ¢ontingen¢y plans to be implemented in the event of a more signrficant downturn in incom8 or unanticipated increase in expenditu￿. This level is deemed appropriate when considered alongshJ8 th8 major strategic and operationd risks currently faced by Ihe Charity- Free reserves (tr￿1 is, those unrestrKted fvrKls not I￿1 up in iangble fixed assets or other designated funds. excluding any pen￿On assets) incr8ased during 2024 to £52.6m (2023: £41.5m). representing approximately 12.5 rnonths of tharitable, 8UPPOrt cost and Capital expenditure. 16

BArrERSEA DOGS. AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEAqBER 2024 Trustees balance the need to maintain an apprwriate level ol Ire8 reserves to manage anticipated risks with lunding of key initiatives to increase Battersèa's d)aritabl8 impact. Our pLan for 2025 involves signrficant additional investment across charitable spend and income generation and as such an cyeraling deficit is projected. This will reduce free reserves to between the mid-point and maximum of our target range by the end of 2025, with free reseNes projected to remain within this range in future The Fixed Assel Fund of £61.6m (2023: £62.1 m). represents the net book value of Battersea's tixed assets - principally the value ol the land and buildings on our three sites. The Multi Year Grants fvnd exists lo ringlence funds for grants awarded but where ¢onditions for release have not yet been met. At 31 December 2024. the balan￿ on the furKI stood al £8.4m (2023: £7.7m). which represents awards to nineteen organisati￿lS {2023: eleven). The Data Strategy fund reflects monies set aside to deliver our Launchpad programme. The fund has decreased in the year to reflect the work underway on this project. to £3.2m (2023: £4.3ml. The Slle Development Fund represents monies set aside to meet the costs of future planned capitsl refurbishment works across Battersea's three sites. As at 31 Decemb8r 2024, this stands at £2.Om (2023: £5.8m). A new Strateglc InWernentsli•)n fund has been established to meet the cosls of implementing new initiatives to support the dalivery of Battersea's new frve-year organisational strategy. The balance on this lund at 31 December 2024 is £3.2m. Total funds at year end were £130.kn (2023: £121.8m). Trusteès review and monitor this policy annually. 17

BATfERSEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Plans for tulure periods 2025 represents the first full year of implementation of our new strategy. Alongside the continued delivery of existing significant programmes of work. including Launchpad. we will deliver grovrth in impad for dogs arKI cats. In 2025 w• will... PREVENT lrnplement Our Voice strategy to deliver regulatory and behavioural Change. around better welfare supply, ethical sourcing, and public safety around dogs. Develop a strategic approach to UK cat population managemenL Award grants to support Prevent initiatives in overseas fccus countries. Launch Academy p¥)ulation management trainiro. SUPPORT Implement our Advice, Support and Education strategy. Help more pets owned by those experiencing homelessness through a strateglc alliance with Stre8tVel. Partner with Fareshare to he¥) ensure pet food is available in food banks. Create a more inclusive rental market for pet owners through our Pet Friendly Properties campaign. Award grants to lund Swort initiatives in overseas f￿uS counlriès. CARE Introduce new processes to improve customer experience arKI more efficient ways of working across key operational areas. Launch our strategic Stray DcrfJ Support prO￿arnme. Continue to invest to improve and maintain our facilities. Incr8ase the numb8r of Academy leamers. Improve sh8lter standards in ft)cus countries. including the launch of a w(yJramme to improve the professionalism and sustainabilty of the UK rescue sector. OUR PEOPLE Year l of implemenlation of the People Strategy across three focus areas". Teams arKI ways of working- Getting the structural foundations right to set pecple arKI teams up for success. Talenl and capabilities- Growing individual and organisatiorbal skills and capabilities to be more impacttul in our work. Our People experie￿e- Creating a culture where p80ple at 8atters8a f8el included. heard and supported to make a positive impact. Working io improve trust in leadership arKI maintain ¢onre¢tK)n to OUT ¢ause. Developing inclusive. engaging cThnmunlcati￿ dwinels for our people. OUR SUPPORTERS Our overarching priority for 2025 ts lo embed the new ir￿orne generation strategy arKI continue setting up the building blocks lor success induding working with teams across the organisation to develop our strategc foundations (P80pla, Data & Insight, Casés for Support, Cohesbon and Agility & Adaptability). Our priorities focus around thr8e Strai8g￿ aims: 18

BATTERSEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMEMfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Increasing the value of supporters Ihat we have. Attracting and engaging new supporters. Devaloping diverse and sustainable ir￿)rne scwrce. OUR AUDIENCES Growing visibilty and understanding of our evthng story with new and exisling audiances through our brand campaign and wider storytelling. Ensuring wr distinctiveness through reactive work. high profile PR opportunities and For the Love of Dogs series. Maintaining trust in our brand through international trademarf(ing. brand architecture lo guide work Nwth partners and rewtatTron management. Continuing to improve the effectiveness of our markeling vra e￿nOmetricS and campaign reviews. TECHNOLOGY Deliver new Animal CRM system V￿thIn the Launchpad proj8Ct and develop and implement the delivery plan lor Income Generation. Design and implementation of a post go live target operating model to ensure a safe and effective handovar of the Animal CRM system during the go live period and beyond. 88gin the development of an organisatN)nal Technology Strategy. Rollout improvements and upgrades across our IT infrastructure plattomi. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMEiir Commence work on a 5-year eslat8s stralegy. Implement dynamic risk profiling to further our csrt)er and dats protectHN). Publish enwronmental strategy and integrale with existing organisalional strategies. Improve employee subject access request process. Improve Business Conlinuity Planning arKI run a Cyb8r readiness exèrcis8. Deliver efficiencies in tra¢king research a￿1 audience insight mapping. Introduce new Value for Money (Vfm) principles Roll out the Battersea Theory of Change and Impaci Toolkit to enable wlleagues to assess and demonstrate our impact across the thre8 pillars. 19

BA￿eRsEA DOGS, AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Principal Risks and Uncertainties An organisation-wide risk management approach is in place which id￿t￿leS our key strategic and operational risks, and monitors that tt)ey are effectively managed through effective controls. clear accountability. and escalation as required. The Battersea risk management approach cunprises: oing review by Directors arKI Senlor Leadership of strategic and operational risks (bolh 8XiSting and emerging risks). which have the potential to a¢J4ersely afle¢t the organisation: a quarterly review by the FinarKe. Audit & Risk Ccffirnillee (FARC) of the strategic risks and material issues arising; the establishment of policies. processes. and procedures lo mitigate the risks identrfied. as applicable., and the implementation ol Pr￿esseS and Pr￿edureS lo minimise or manage potential impact on the Charity should those rth materialise. Battersea considers the current maicK risks to the charity lo be: Rlsk De￿rfpt1Qn Flnanclal LiquidiiylFinancial stability Risk that economic uncertainty or unforeseen costs affects our financial well)eing and liquKlity. Controls have been shown lo be effective in this area. and business plans have areas idenlified that can be am8nd8d should c1rcurnstan￿s require. Fundralslng - Exlemal factors negatiV8ty affect our ability to generate income. Five-year strategy for irthme generation agreed aWside organisational strategy, irduding agreement to invest for gTOWth. People Staffin* achieving desired recruitment and retenlion Five-year strategy for People agreed al¢)ngside organisational strategy. Wellbelng - Risk that our current worff environment and practi￿S do not Supp￿ g)od mental and phy￿1 wellbeing. Wellbeing programme of work included in our Pecyle strategy. Operatlon of Charity Dellvery of slrategy - Risk that we are unable to manage our resources effectively to achieve our organisational strategc objectives. Impl8mentalion of change and proj8Ct management principles coupled with efficient governanGe Controls in place fcff strategic and high-risk proiectslprogrammes of work. 20

BAThERSEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Cyber - Risk that our systems are compromised due to a cyber security breach. Refreshed BCP in 2024 with testing and monitoring regime in place specifically lor Cyber. CRM Replacemont and Data Strategy Project- onwing CRM replacement and data strategy project fails lo be deliveTed or fails to bring the expected facilitated benefits of the programme, requiring signrficant resource. time and money to rescdve. Agreed gw)veTnance. risk and delivery framework in place, project on track to deliver benefils to animal welfare in sumrner 2025. Detailed planning and bLTrdget process for income generation utilising the n8W framework unden•4ay. Compliance Rlsk of negative publi¢lty- aflecls public Irust in Battersea. an(Vor the broad8r rescue sector. Communications and media pLqn in place. with signfficant govemance and oversight controls for all areas of our activity to ensure that Battersea is operating within its charitable purpose and to the highest starwjards. Regulatory Fallure- Material failure to c￿npty with regulatory or statutory requirements Three-lines-of-defence m¢)d81 in place with dedicated Governar￿e. Risk and Compliance team monitoring kéy regulatory risks. Major IncSdent (BCP) - Major unforeseen event such as arson, natural disaster, terrorism or major IT infrastructure failure. Refreshed BCP in 2024 with testing and monitoring regime in place for all key risks to continuous ability lo work. Heafth and Safety- risk that our Health and Safety controls are ineffective,18ading to injury. regulatory reprisal, financial settlements an(Yor legal proceedings. ImplemenlatKin of training, Tolling programm8 of risk assessments, and maintenance of our estate. alongside ccmprèhensive H&S reporting. with dedicated internal r8source to assess arKI advise on H&S issues. 21

BAThERSEA DOGS, AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEw1EP￿ FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Fundraising standards Open and accountable All fundraising at Battersea is carried with the full oversighl of the Directors and the Councll of Trustees. Battersea strives to provide an excdlent service to all our supwrters, and this is rellected in the low levels of complaints that we receive. C(¥nplaints are dealt with by our experienced Supporter Services team and are generally resolved without the need for escalation. Battersea tskes any ¢omplainls very seriously and sees them as an opportunity lo continue to improve our relalionshp with our supporters and the public. Complalnts We record and M¢￿itor all fundr￿1ng related complaints received and th&8e are rewrted to our Trustees annually. We aim lo acknowledge ccfflplaints within one working day with the vast majority being resolved within three working days. As a percentage against the volume of fundraising activity Battersea undertakes. we have received a very low number of complaints. For 2024. we recorded 458 complaints- 0.00011% of our total volume of lundraising activity (2023: 569 complaints- 0.00013°kn of our totsl volume of fundraising activity) and we continue to strive to improve how we Measure. record and resofve complaints acTOSS Battersea. In 2024. we continued to use the tiering and tracking system introduced in 2022. Th6 approach enables us to identify themes and trents. and areas vthere ¢(Mnplaints are increasing, so we can take proactive action to manage this and ensure that the trends do not persist. We also improved our ¢cthplaints management and reporting further by implementirKJ an Overarching Complaints Procedure. This sets out clear roles and responsibilities for Ihe management of all complaints across Battersea including fundraising and is reinforced ¥￿th new complaints reporting to Trustees. Protecting Ihe vulnerable Battersea takes its responsknility towards supporters who may be ¢onsKlered vulnerable very seriously. We have a Vulnerable Persons Policy which is shared with statt and agencies working for us and we review our agencies policies to ensure these align with our own. Our Incorne Generation and Swporter Services teams have been trained to respond sensitively and appropriately to any inijvidual wh￿n they might consider to be in a vulnerable circumstance. Conta¢llng our supporters and 8upeNlslng I￿r lundralser8 Battersea prides itself on a high standard ol athul fundraising and we continually revi8W how we Conts￿t the pubfic lo ask for support. This ensures that we follow regulations, meel our own high slandards and exceed the public's eXpectat￿ns. We are registered with the Fundraising Regulator arKI as such their low aFpears on our funckaising collateral as a kitemark of approval. All contracts with thirthparty agencies inclL¥Je clauses lo be able to monitor. mystery shop and IT￿n their fuThJraisers. Each agency is required to commit to the Code of Practice and provide copies of their c(Knpliance policies. Weekly slatus calls with our agencies allow us to monitor their wrating wocedures. Battersea manages Iwo soc4ety k)ttery products: the Paw Draw weekly loltery and the Superdraw quarterly raffle. We take steps to er￿Ure the product design. marketing and fulfilrnent adheres to Licensing Conditions and Ccths of Practice requirements of the 22

BATTERSEA DOGS. AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMEiifs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Gambling Commission and best pract￿. Our markeling strategy is ethical arKI age specific. Battersea follows the UN Rights of the Child and perceives a child to be anyone under the age of 18. As such, whilst legislation permits garnbling prtsjucts to be open to those over 16. we require players to be over 18 years of ag8. This approach to age infonTrs marketing actswty and we will rKtyt actively market to anY￿e We know is under 18 years of age. We deliver a robust training programme to agències working on our behalf. adhering to the Fundraising Code of PractlC8. and demonstrating best pract￿e. Each training session has a section on compliance. consent for futurè contact preferences and dealing with vulnerable paople and is delNered quarterly. We recognise that staff tumover at agencies can be high, so it is key that we ensure that anyone representing Battersea is aware of what is èxpected of them in this aréa. We actively engage with and encourage our agency fundraisers to be proud Battersea ambassa(%)rs. Our mystery shopping and call monitoring programme ensures that fundraisers are treating our potential donors fairly. respecrfully. and appropriately. Our slafl aim to shadow our third-paty fundraisers across all channels c quarterly basis and provide leedback an(Vor reC￿nMendationS for any wnprovement. We also carry out monthly independent sha(knYing of our face￿t￿face agencies. All these visits are r8cord8d and forni part of an annual report to our Council of Trustees. We also regularly attend the agency induction training s8ssions to observe and audit the cont8nl and delivery of the fundraisers. inilial training using the Chartered Instttule of Fundraising ICIOF) IFundraising Regulator checklist. Battersea is a member of the CIOF and the Fundraising Regulator arKI takes part in their compliance round table events. 23

BATfERSEA DOGS. AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Streamlined Energy and Carl>on Reporting (SECR) Our SECR obligations Baitersea understands that. like all organisations. our actrvities and servtces have an impact on Iha 8nvironment. As such. we are comrnitted to ihe continual improvement of our environmental perfomiance and ensure compliance with all relevant environmental legislation, including the Strearnlined Energy arvj Carbon ReportirvJ (SECR) scheme. Implemented in 2019. SECR requires all qualifying tMJsinesses to comply for financial years starting on or after 1 April 2019. This report cOrreSp￿lS to financial year ending December 2024, though the previous year12023) is revisited as well. The greenhouse gas {GHG) emissions associated with our core business operations have been measured and verified in accordance with SECR category guidance; Scope 1 (direct resource usel, Scope 2 (bought resoUr￿S for use in our direct operations). and spe¢rfic Scope 3 ernissions {iThJirect ￿l$s￿n$ due to business aclivities) sU￿lUS to compliance requirements. We have also identrfied appropriate intenw ratios to nomialise and monitor our carbon amissions and enargy efficiency measures, which support our drive to minimise costs and improve productivity whilsl reducing cartM)n emissions in line with the UK'S 2050 net zero target. Our Carbon Impact Tabl• I Scope GHG Emlsslon$ Source 2019 Nalural Gas 176.24 177.67 486.2S Propane 20.49 53.89 58.14 Fleet Transpjrt 12.87 41.53 38.45 Isollurane 26.89 27.85 49.78 Nrtrous Oxide 17.76 8.88 149.76 Refrigerants 38.48 120.60 NIA Purchased ElgclrKity S￿.80 569.33 675.47 Purchased Goods arKI SeNices (water ontyl 3.77 10.13 Fuel & Energy-Related Acti¥ilies 231.59 232.78 231.32 Waste Generated in Operations Iwastewaler onty) 3.55 3.87 20.86 Total (tC02e) 1.127.92 1240.17 1.720.16 All data us8dto calculate the lable above has b88n tracked rnonlhly, wh8r8 p0s￿bIe. Howev8r, due to gaps in r8cording, some 818Ctricity, natural gas. and water valugs for th8 month of Dgcambar 2023 have been estimated ba$edon their rospedwe I l.monlh average. For Iwo water meters. missing monlhly values have been estimated fthar Ii>mMlh and8-monlh averages. For2023 and 2024, transport dafa for 116el vehicles has b88n obtained from fuel card records and data lor stall transport 8xpenses has been recorded in miles. For2019. 811 tranS￿rt d8t8 was obtained from miles. 24

8ATfEASEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMETrifs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Reportlng Year (2tr24J Thè total GHG emissions associated with our c(ynbined business operations during this SECR period (2024) were 1.127.92 tonnes of cawbon (Jioxide equivalents ItC02e). Utilities at our three sites accounted for approximatety 910kn of our emiSsv￿s. with the remaining amount pertaining to transport. anaesthetic gas use within our dinic operations, and refrigerants. Like the previous r8POrting years, this proportionality indicates that our approach to carbon reduction should continue to primarily target the operalional elliciency of our building operations. As in previous years. we have expanded the scope of our r8Wrting to exceéd mandatory requirements by inclLKling emissions associated with water use, transmission distribution IT&DI of electricity to site, and we1￿tO-tank (Wrn emissions for all fuels. In future years we will lo)k lo indude further Scope 3 emissions. such as employee commuting. wrchased goods and S8rvices, and remote working. We Thill also aim to present any green tarrffs and renewable energy generation that we can prcure as part ol our wider sustainability goals. Previous Reportlng Ye•rl2tr23) For th8 previous reporting year (2023), our combined business operations during the previous SECR period were 1.240.17 IC028. Utilities at our three sites accounlod for approximately 84°/o of our emissions, with th8 remaining amounl pertaining to Iransport. ana8sth8tic gas use within our clinic operations. and refrig8rants. Baseline Yaar (2019) Due to COVID-19 impacts on our operational capacity. we were unable to use our Year 1 or Year 2 datum as an accurate baseline. Therefore, we have also retroactively calculated our carbon emissions for 2019 to represent a Yjusiness as usual. baseline. The total GHG emissions associated with our operations during 2019 was 1.720.16 tC028. Emlssion Intensity Ratios Currant govemment environmentsl reporting guidan￿ recommends the development ol al least two Key Performance Indicators (KPIS) as$c￿lated wilh key environmental impacts. In Table 2, we have identilied Iwo intensity ratios which diwde our cart)on emissions by an appropriate nonnalbsation factor to enable performance tracking over time and comparison against organisations operating in equivalent sectors. These include (11 average carbon emissions per £1 Ook tumover and (21 average Cart)c￿ emissions per FTE employee. We chose lo incorporate an ernpbye*based Ind￿alC￿ to encourage staff engagement with our organisational aim to minimise our impact on Ihe environment. Tabh2 tC02dFre 1.67 1.87 2.19 2019 3.91 3.29 25

BA￿ERsEA DOGS, AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Calculation Methodology The raw consumption data ol our 2(Y24 ixtsiness ryrations has been obtained using combination of direct meter reads. half-IM)urty meter data, utilty and product invoicas, expense reFX)rts. fuel card data (fleel). and mileage data (staff transport ex￿nSe$l. Where averages or estimates have been used. this is Klentilied. All cart)on emissions have been calculated in accordance with guidance provided by the UK Govemment. GHG Reporting Protccol, and using DEFFIA conversion factors. For wr anaesthetics. r8commended conversion factors from the NHS Sustainable D8v8lcyment Unit {SDU) were fdlowed. Energy Saving Measure8 Considering our key ern1ssicw￿ areas and prewous Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOSI recommendations. we have continued to tocus much of our energy saving efforts on improving building efficiency, including ongoing work to develop a unified Building Management System {BMSI across all three of our stes. At its core. this project aims to Optimise the visibility of plant health and building statuses. therefore ensuring that the conditions of our facilities are safe and suitable for our dogs and cats. In addttlon. the project also brings greater visibility to our energy conSumpts'c￿l pattems. providing us wilh the daLq and information necessary to Identify key trends. make Informed adjustments. and track our progress over time. To further improve cost etr￿icY and reduce wr relianoe on natural gas. we have transition8d eighl of our remaining Brands Halth and Old Windsor boilers to air source heat pumps, which absorb latent heat from ￿tSide air and transfer it to radiators and underfloor heating. Additionally. we implemented new air handling unit schedul8s for 8￿h1 systarns at our Battersea site. removin9 unnecessary run times by an average of 8 houtsl day. We have continued LED installations, replacing some of our less energy effKient light fixtures across all three sites. Additionally, during a recent ¢￿tract renewal process. all our half-hourly energy supplies were switched to a 100% zero-carbon mix Irenewables and n￿lear only). In response to fi'ndings from a TM44 audit, we also underwent full servicing of all air conditioning equipment across our three sites, helping to improve their efficiency and perfomance. Several other energy saving actifms Were KJ8ntilied during this audit, and an associated action plan is b￿ng developed. Behawoural change programmes have been continued intemally. including providing slaff with relevant environmental Lpdates and informational communications on sustainablel energy- efficient working. Lastly. we are planning to renew cwr Sifver level aCCreditat￿n for our environmental manag8m8nt system through Investors in the Environment. whth requires ongoing monitoring of resources and demonstrating Ihe progress being made towards meeting our reductirm largets. Energy Consum￿10n Dats Table 3 kwh Consumption Totals Scopè GHG Emissions Source 2024 2019 Naiural Gas J3.766 883.292 2.380,311 26

BAThERSEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL sTATEmE￿rs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEIABER 2024 Propan 240.432 231,720 252.464 Fleet Trar 137.591 169.879 147.928 Purchased Electr￿lty 2.882.379 2,749.165 2.642.581 Olher Congunwdon Totals Scope GHG Emissions Sourc• Unlt 23 2019 Isollura 250ml t 141 Nf(rous Oxide Refrigerants 62.68 NIA Water 21.249 21,351 29,457 All fvgures have been rounded fo the nearest number. 2023 consumption figures for natural gas. propanehransport (Ileet), and transport (staff expenses) were converted lo kwh from MY, L, and miles. respecfively, by using the relevant yeaPs UK Govemments GHG Gonversion Factors for Company Reporting. For 2019 transport mileage fUu￿$, 2020 UK Goyemmeni GHG wwersion factors were usedas these We￿ notprovided in the ￿19 UK Govemmenl guidance. 27

BATTERSEA DOGS, AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Diverslty & Inclusion At Battersea. we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforc8 and in¢lusNe culture in all ttHt W8 do. We aim to ensure that this commitment. reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and (Mjr work together. We want to ensure that everyone who comes into contact wilh Battersga is wel¢¢Jned, valued and respected regardless of their race. age. gender. sex, i*sabilty, sexual orientation, social class, religion or belief. We strrrfe to creale lasting change for animals and the people that care for them and believe that Creating a truly diverse and inclusive Battersea, which is proudly open to all. will be essential in our mission to deliver greater impact for dtsJs and cats everywhere. Our comprehensive Diversity & Inclusion Action plan has been in place since 2021 with 2024 marking an extremely posilive year. including the followng successes: D&1 foming a key cornerstone of our newty launched People Strategy around 'Our People Experience.. ensuring pwle feel valued, included. heard and support8d to make a positive impact in their wor Implementation of inclusive recwilment recommendations Inc1￿Ing th8 design of new digital leaming modules and live workshops for all hiring managers for roll out in 2025. Cornpleting a site accessibility audit for our London site to maximise the indusivty of cMJr buildings, environment and service so 8V8ryone who c(xnes into oontaot with Battersea feels welcome. Recommendations are feeding into our longer-term design arKI refuthshmenl plans. Further audits will be completed for Windsor and Brands Hatch in due course. Progress has been made towards five-year diversty target for 2026 of 15% for our two mosl uTrJerrepresented workforce communities by end of 2026. At the end of 2024 12.8Yo of our workforce had declared a disabilty, a 1 % ir￿reaSe from 2023 and ethnic dversity remained in line with 2023 at 10.6?.. Our bi-annual ￿1 staff survey in 2024 saw 79% p)sitN8 responses to our question '1 feel that I bek￿g at Battersea and can be myself at work. (up 7Y• from our 2022 suNey). With active involvement from leadership. our four inclusion nelworks (lisled below) have continued to grow in membership and impact throughoLrt 2024. creating safe spaces for staff and volunteers from under-represented sroups to support each other, raise issues and work logether with allies to continuously improve inclusion at Battersea.. Disability and Wellbeing Network arKJ alli8S Ethnic Diversity Nehvork and allies LGBTQ+ Network and allias Menopause Support Network and allies Developing an even more (liverse and indusive Battersea is a priority for us. Future planned activities include: DelNering on our D&1 calendar to celebrate the dtversity of our people throughout the year, involving our networks to celebrate events and develop initiatives which are meaningful and impacttul. Provide cyportunities for staff to understand the INed experience of underrepresented groups at Battersea and how they can help build a more inclusive envirorwnent for all. 28

8AThERSEA DOGS. AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Extemally showcase Battersea's commitment lo D&1 to help attract a more diverse worf(force, and demonstrate our ong)ing commitment to D&1. Further embedding of D&1 in Management and Leadership courses. Further work on creating an indusbve cuhure incI￿1n9 work on i￿lUSive language and challenging microa93ressions. Ong)ing monitoring of progress against our benchmarks a￿1 targets, induding D&1 queslions in our bi-annual staff suNey aThJ ongoing pulse surveys througmul the year. Connect with other animal welfare charities on shared D&1 challenges and work to colle¢tiV81y addrw6s barriers to D&1 in our sector. Employment of Dlsabled Persons Battersea is committed to supporting employees with disabilities. Our recruitrnent and employment pra¢ti¢es ensure equal opportunities and compliance wilh the Equality Act 2010. Adjustments are made to accommodate individual needs wherever p)ssible, arKI training and onwing development is provKled lo all staff and volunleers to support in¢lusion. Batt8rs8a r8mains committed to developing an inclusive environment and will continue to monitor and improve its practices to support disabled persons in its worklorce. 29

BATTERSEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Reference and adminislrative details Charity number: Company number. Registered office: 206394 278802 4 Battersea Park Road. Lon(%￿ SW8 4AA Council of Trustee8 Paul Baldwin Patricia Stafford Patrick Aylmer Heather Bacon Julie Carlyle Sir Alan Collins Sunwinder Mann Alan Martin Maria Novell Susan Paterson Lucy Shamdasani David Tumer Deri Watkins Helen Webb The Worshipful Mayor of Warbtsworth Chair Vice Chair {resigned 24 April 2024) (appointed 4 March 2025) (l￿gned 4 March 2025) (Ex Officio) Senlor Staff P8ter Laurie Clara Bosworth Kelly Brown Bryony Glenn Lucy Hastings Julian Holmes-Taylor Paul Marvell Sarah Matthews Shaun oppe￿an Chief Executive Programme Director (Tesigned 30 August 2024) Director of Finance & Corporate SeNices Director of Human Fleswrces Director of Operations Director of Income Generation Director of Global Programmes Director of Marketing & Communications Director of Veterinary Services Our advl8er8 External Audit¢xs Moore Kingslon Smith LLP 9 AFpokJ Street Lon(h)n EC2A 2AP Intemal Auditors RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP Davidson House Forbury Square Reading Berkshire RG13EU

BArrERSEA DOGS. AND CATS, HOME TAUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Sollcltors Bates Wells 10 Queen Street Plac8 London EC4R 1 BE Investment Advlsers Sarasin & Partners Juxon Hous8 100 St Paul's Churchyard London EC4M 8BU Close Brothers Asset Management 55 Grosvenor Street Mayfair London W1K 3HY Bankers Barclays Bank PIC 7-11 St John's Hill London SW11 1TFI Lloyds Bank PIC 25 Gr8sham Street London EC2V 7HN Nalional Westminster Bank PIC 250 Bishopsgate London EC2M 4AA 31

BAThERSEA DOGS, AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEes' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMEKfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Structure, Governance and Management Trustee appoinlments Battersea is governed by a Council of Trustees (vtho are also Directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law). Trustees, who are volunteers with distinguished careers and experience in a wide variety of f￿. are subj8Ct to fi'xed term appoinlments and election or re-eleclion acconthng to prOCe￿re$ set oul in the Memorandum arvj Articles. New Trustees are nominated via an extemal search led by the Chair of Twstees. inteNiewed by a panel of Trustees and the Chief ExeculTve. and apwinled where they have the necessary skills to contrilxjte to the charity's govemance and strategic development. New Trustees undergo tailored induction programs covering legal obligations, Charity Commission guidance. Memorandum and Articles of ASS￿#all￿. commsttee structure, decision￿nakIng pr¢x&8ses. strategic plan, and financial performarKe. More information on Battersea's Truste8s and Executive Team can be found on Battersea's website. Trustee delegatlon The Council is responsible for Sett￿￿ strategic (*rection. agre8ing tinar￿la1 plan and approving iha delegation of financial auth￿lty throu￿ the Chlef Executive, with specific limits imposed on delegation. The Council acts on athiice and infomialion from regular meetings with the Chief Executive. The Council met lorrnalty five times during 2024. The Chief Executive is ￿p)nSIble for the daY-t￿daY manag8ment ol th8 Charity and for irnplem8nting policies agreed by the CouncAI. The Chief Executive is assisted by a group of rfirectors and senior managers. The Finance. Audit and Risk Committee meets al ￿st quart8rly to overs88 all fInar￿la1 aspects of the charity. It takes delegated responsibilty for ensuring there is a framework for accountability and for er6uring that the charity complies with all financial aspects of the law, relevanl regulations. and 9Jod practice. The Committee is also responsible for reviewing the performance of the charity's investment portfolh). It mel f￿r limes during 2024. A Governance a￿1 Nominati(ms Committea was established to wiew cThnpliance with appropriate legislation and codes issued by th8 Charity Commission and other regulatcry bodies and to lead on any prccess for appoinlments to Council and committees. The Committee met three times in 2024. The People Committee was fonmed to address key areas of focus for the Trustees including revievring and approving 8attersea's remuneration policy, diversty. safeguarding. and learning and development. The CcKnmittee rnet three times ID 2024. The Global Programmes Committee provbJ&s governance oversbJhl of Battersea's Global Programmes work (encompassing Grant Programmes and the Academy). Key responsibilities of the Cornmittee indLth overseeing the development arvj outcomes of the Global Prograrnmes Strat8gy. reviewing the performal￿e of Battersea's existing portfolio of work, as well as reviewing new proposals for major inve51ments in grants and strategic partnerships. The Committee met four times in 2024. 32

BATfERSEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOME TrUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The Animal Health and Welfare Committee was fornied in 2024 and met onc8 in the year. It provides governarKe oversight and support in respect of the animal health and welfare actmlies across the charity. including our cyeral*Jns and veterinary work During 2024 the following seNed as Tnjst Attendance al COU￿11 eeti Imam 51 Attendan Attendanct at Animal Health & Wellare Commlttee Imax 1)

t Financ•,

Audil & Risk Committ {m#x 4) at People Commiiiet (rnax 3) 8t Global Proyramm•* Commltt (mpx 4) Nomln•tloThs Commltt fflax3 Paul Baldwin (Council Chair and Chair of GOverr￿￿￿ & Nominations Committee) Pat￿la Slafford IVKe Chair ol Council and Chair of PeoFle Committee) Julie Carlyle (Chair ol FinarK8, A￿lIt & Risk Committee Alan Martin (Chair ol Glob Programmès Commrttgel 414 111 414 414 Susan Paterson (Chair ol Anifflal Heatth and WeNare Committee Patrick Aylmer Heathgr Bacon Alan Collins 214 111 414 SunwiThJer Mann 111 Maria Novel W4 Davhy Turner 215 Deri Watkins 414 Helen Webb 33

BAThERSEA DOGS, AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMElffS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Related partles None of our Trustees receive remuneration or 0th8r b8n8fft fr￿￿ their work with the Charity. Any C¢Jnnectic>n between a Trustee or senior execulive with a relaled paty or competitor of th8 charity must be disclosed to the Council of Trustees. In the current year, no such related party transactions w￿re reported. Donations made by T￿￿teeS and Directors to Battersea totalled £11.367 (2023: £9.377) for the year. The Charity has two wholly owned subsKfiari8s: Batt8rs8a Do￿$ H(xne Linited (BDH}, which operates the Battersea's trading acknvities: and Bell Mead Kennels Limited, under which name the ¢haTity's annex at Old Windsor operated. Bell Mead Kennels Limited is now dormant. The companies. trading results balance sheets are consolidated with thosg of the charity. Pay poli¢y for the Executive Team Executive pay al Battersea reflects the market rate lor comparable jobs in comparable organisations. the level of knowledge, skills and experience required, and the responsibilities and accountabilities aSK￿rated with each rde. Our pay pc4i¢y aims to: recruit and retain lalented indNKluals to lead and further d8V8lop our rapidly growing organisation. develop and SuSt￿n high perfonnance, and: recognise in(*vidual perfonnance in the prececthng year. The People Committee are responsible for overseeing the remuneratvjn of Battersea's Executive Team. The Executive Team's annual pay remews are paid in accordance with the wider iyganisational aFproach to pay reviews, whth is currently to pay the same fixed percentsge pay increase to staff at all levels. Pay for all roles at all levels ks re-ben¢hmarked on a triennial basis usirrfJ extemally validated voluntary sector pay data and adjusted accordingly to er￿Ure cornpetitive pay for comparable roles.

8AThERSEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT ANO FINANCIAL STATEMEMfs FOR THE YEAR ENOEO 31 DECEMBER 2024 Statement of Responsibilities of the Council of Trustees The Council of Trustees are responsible for preparing a Trustees. annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingckjm Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requi￿$ the Council of TnAStees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state ol aflairs of the charity and the group and of the incoming rest)ur¢es and application of resources of the group, including its income and expenditure. for that period. In preparing these financial statements the Council of Trustees is required to: se18Ct suiLqb18 accounling polKies and then apply them consistently. obserrfe the methods arKI prirryles in the Charities SORP: make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudenl. state whether applicable UK acciwnting standards have been followed. subject to any material departures (Isclosed and explained in the financial statements. and prepare th8 financial statements on the gJing concern basis unless it is inappropriat8 to presume that the charity will continue in bLtsiness. The Council of Trustees are responsible for keeping proper arxounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the tInar￿1￿ statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets ol the charity and the group and her￿e taking reasonable steps for the preven11c￿ and date¢tiM of Iraud and other irregularities. The Council of Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity ol th8 corporate and financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom goveming the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ Irom legislation in other jurisdictions. Slatement as to dlsclo8ure to our auditors In so far as the Council of Trusteas are aware at the time of approving our Trustees. annual report: Ihere is no relevant infomiation, being infomiation needed by the a￿lItOr in connection with praparing their report, of whth the charity's auditor is unaware, and the Council of Twstees. having made enquiries of fellow Truslees and the group's audrtor that they ought to have indrvidually taken, have each laken all steps that helshe is obliged to lake as a Trustee in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to estak￿lSh that the auditor is aware of that information. By order of the Coul￿11 of Trustees Paul Baldwin (Chair) Approving the Report of the Council of Trusteas and the Strategic Rewt 8 July 2025 35

BATfERSEA DOGS. AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Battersea Dogs, and Cats, Home Oplnlon We have audited the financaal statements of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home Limited for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the Group Statement of Financial Activities. the Group and Parent Charitable Company Balance Sheets. the Group Cash Flow Statement and notes lo the financial statements, including a surnmary of signrficant accounting policies. The financial reporting framewcKk that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irelarkd (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Pra¢Aice). In our opinion the financial statements: give a true and fair view of the state of the grwp's and the parent charitable company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of the group's irKoming resources and application of resourGes. including its irwrne and expenditure. for the year then ended: have been property prepared in aCcOrd￿e ¥￿th Uniled King(*)m Generalty Accepted Accounting Practice: and have been prepared in accord￿ with Ihe requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Intemational StarKlards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the autht of the tinancial statements section of our report. We are independenl of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK. including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical respjnsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the a￿lt evkIe￿e we have rt>lained is sulficient and appropriate to provide a basis for opinion. Con¢lusions relallng io going ¢oncern In auditing Ihe financial statements. we have concluded that the Trustees. use of Ihe going C￿cern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial staternents is appropriate. Based on the WO￿ we hav8 perfom)ed. wo hav8 nol identifi'ed any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, irKINKlually or collectively. may cast s￿nrf￿nt (loubt on the chariiatA8 cornpany's ability to Continue as a going concern lor a peric(J of at least tW81v8 months from when the financial sLqtements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the resp￿sibIlItieS of the Trustees with respect to going concem are described in the relevant sections of this re￿. Other infomiation The other infomiatron comprises the infomiation included in the annual report. other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The Trustees are responsible for the other infomiation. (pinion on the financial statements does not cover the other infonnation and, except to the extent otherwise expliciuy stated in our rep￿1. we do nol express any fomi of assuran￿ conclusion thereon. 36

BATfERSEA DOGS. AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 In connection with our auctst of the financial statements. our raspxsibility is lo read the other information and, in doing $0, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the fi￿ar￿la1 statements. or our knowledge ￿taIned in the audil or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements. we are required lo detemiine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other infomiation. If. based on tha work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement ol this other information. we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Opinitsns on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 20( In our opinion, based on the WO￿ undertaken in Ihe course ol the audit: the inforrnation given in the strategic report arbj the Trustees. annual report for the financial year for which the financi￿ statements are prepared is consistent with the nancial statements. and Ihe strategic report and the Truste8s' annual report havè been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Matters on which we are requlred to rep￿1 by exception In Ihe light of the knowle(SJe and understsndirwJ of the group and parent charitable Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit. we have not id8ntified material misstatements in Ihe strategic report or the Trustees. annual reFKJrt. We have nothing to report in resped of the followtng matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you rf, in our opinion: the parent charitable company has not kept adequate and sufficient accounting records. or returns adequate for our autht have r￿t been received from branches not visited by us- or th8 parent charitable COMpan￿S financial statements not in ag￿ern8nt with the accounting records and retums" or certain disclosur8s of Trustees. remuneralion specrfied by law are not made; or we have not received all the infomiation arKI explanations we Tequire for c￿r audit. Responsibilltles of Tntstees As explained more fully in the Council of Trustees. responsibilities statem8nt set out on page 35. Ihe Trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparat1￿ of Ihe financial statements and for beirKJ satisfied that they give a true and fair view. and for s￿h inlèmal control as the Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement. vthether due to fraud or error. In preparing the tinan¢ial statements. Trustees are responsible for assessing the group and parent charitable compan￿$ ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing. as applicable, matters related to going ¢oncem and using the 99ing conc8m basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend lo liquidate the group or parent charitabl8 company or to Cease operations. or have no realtstic altemative Ixrt to th so. 37

BATTERSEA DOGS, AND CATS. HOME TAUSTEes' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Audltor's responslbllltles for the audll d Ihe fIn￿181 statennts Our objectiv8s are lo obtain reasonable assurance about whether the finan￿al statements as a WI￿18 ar8 fr88 trom material misstaternent, VA￿ther due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditorfs report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accorda￿& with ISAS {UKI will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Mrsstatements can arise from fraud or error arKI are considered material if, individually or in auYJregate. they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of thes8 financial statam8nts. Irregularities, including fraud. are Instar￿eS ol non-compliance with lavts and regulations. We design procedures in line with our reSp(￿sibIlIties. outlined above. to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fra￿. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities. induding fraud is detail&J below. Explanation as to what extent the autht was consldered capable of detecllng Irregularities. including fraud The objectives of our audit in respect of fraud, are: Io Klentity and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements due to fraud: to obtain sufficient appropriate aLKlit evidence regarding the assessed risks of material misstatement (kne to fraud. through desig)ing and implementing appropriate responses to those assessed risks; and to respond appropriately lo instances ol fraud or suspected fra￿1 tsjentified during the audit. However. the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with l)olh management and those charged with goverrAnce of the charitable company. Our approach was as follows: We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements applicable to th8 charitatl8 company and ¢￿Sidered ttpl the most significant ale the Cornpanies Act 20C6. the Charities Act 2011, the Charity SORP, and UK financial reporting standards as issued by the Financial Reporting Ccmjncil. We obtained an understandng of how the charitable company complies with these requirements by discussions with managernenl tlbjse Charged with governance. We assessed the risk of material misstatemenl of the financial statements. induding the risk of material misstatement due to fraud and how it rnight ¢x¢ur, by holding discussions with management arKI those charged with 9)vernance. We inquired of managernenl arKI those charged wth governance as to any known instances ol rrtm-compliance or suspected non-compliance with laws and regulations. Based on this understanding, we designed specific appropriate audit procedures to identfy instances of non-cornpliance with laws regulations. This included rnaking enquiries of management and those Charged with govemance and ctjtaining additional corroborative evidence as required. In addressing the risk of fraud due to management override of intemal controls we tested the appropriateness of joumal entries and assessed whether the judgements made in making acwunting estimates were inthcative of a potential bias. Due to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some material misstataments in the tinancial statements, even though we have 38

BA￿ERsEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMEKfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 properly planned and pertormed our audit in accordance auditing standards. For example. as with any audt, there remained a higher risk of non4etection of irregularitbes, as these may involve ccdlusion, forgery. intentional omissions. mIsrepresentat￿n8. or the Override of intemal controls. We are not reswnsible for preventing fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations and cannot be expected to detect all fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations. As part of an audit in a¢cordance with ISAS (UK) we exercise professional judgement and maintain prolessional ￿eptiCisM IhroughcMJt the audit. We also: Identify and assess the risks of material misstalement of the financial statements. vthether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit prC￿edureS resp￿siVe to those risks. and obtain auth't evidence ttlat is sufficient arKI appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error. as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations. or the override ol intemal control. Obtain an understanding ot intemal contrd relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriat8 in the ciicumstances. but not for the purposes of 8xpressing an cpinion on the effeciiveness of the group and parent charitable company's internal control. Evaluat8 Ihe appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related (thsclosures made by the Trustees. cO￿lUde on th8 appropriateness of the Trust8es' use ol the wing concem basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whelher a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions Ihal may cast sIgnrf￿nt doubt on the group and parent charitable company's ability to continue as a going concem. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our audilor's report to the reialed disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audil evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's report. However. future events or conditions may cause the group or parent tharilable company to cease to continue as a going concern. Evaluate the overall presentati¢)n. structure and content of Ihe financial statements, including th8 disclosures. and whether the financial statements repres8nt the underlying transactions and events in a mannar that achieves fair presentation. Obtain sufficient appropriate audit eviden￿ regarding tha financial information of the entities or business activities wthin the group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction. supervision and perfomiance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit repcrt. We communicate with those charged with gov8mance regardiro, among other matters. the planned scope and timing of the audit and signtficant aLKlit findings. including any significant defi¢ien¢ies in internal control that wè idenlty during our audit. 39

BATTERSEA DOGS, AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Use of our report This report is made solely lo the charitable ¢ompanYs members, as a bcKly. in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2(K16. audit woth has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable crAnpany's members those matters which we are required to state lo them in an auditorfs report and for other purwse. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not acKept or assume reswroibility to any paty other than the charitable company and charitable companls members as a bcpty. for our a￿111 worf(. for this report. or for thè opinions we havè fomied. Dale 2810712025 Luke Holt (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Moor8 Kingston Smith LLP. Stalthory Audilc 9 Appold Slre8t London EC2A 2AP

BAThERSEA DOGS. AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMETrtrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 310ECEMBER 2024 Consolidated Statemerrt of Financial Aclivities For the year ended 31 December 2024 Unmtricted 2024 Re8lrlcted 2024 Total 2024 £￿0 Total 2023 Inwm• from: Donations and lègacies Gifts in kind Trading activities Investment income Charitable aclNilies: Animal sales and claim fees 58.938 741 7,S75 1,807 410 59,348 741 7￿75 53,755 651 7.632 1.648 Total income 410 70 340 64 484 Expendlture on: Cost of raising funds= Donations arby legac Grfts in kind Trading activities Investment managemenl fees 13,741 741 3,257 361 18.11J) 13,741 741 3257 361 18,100 14.325 651 3.631 116 18.722 Charitable a￿1VIties. Care ol dogs and cats Grani giving and Academy Education and awareness 29.092 427 29.519 6,606 26,539 4,022 8,895 45J32 39,4S7 44.763 Total expendlture 569 58,179 N81 liosses}Igains on investments 12 2.767 2.767 739 Net Incom￿(exPendItUre￿ 159 Oth•r r¢¢OgnI￿dIo8S•# Actuarial gain￿{lO$ses) on defined benefrt pension scheme 18 {2261 1226) 14661 N•t movement in lund8 9.PA)8 (1591 9,449 6,598 Reconciliation of funds: Total funds al 1 January Total funds al 31 December 121273 130,882 246 121519 114 921 86 130 968 121.519 16 All arnDunts are (knived ¢ontinuir4J ac11¥*￿s. All ￿l￿S and b)ss88 T￿(￿8•d in tho y•ar arn 1rd￿led above. 41

BArrERSEA DOGS. AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Consolidated and Charity Balance Sheet As at 310ecember 2￿4 Group Charity 2024 2023 FIX￿ as80ts Intangiblg assets Tangible assets Investments.. Invgslmenl in sthidiary urtderta￿ngs Other fixed assot invoslments 4.291 57.763 6,557 4,291 57,763 10 12 33A31 29.974 92.028 29,974 92,033 94,889 Curr•nt a88ets Stock Debtors Short térm investments Cash at bank and in hand 13 14 70 10.796 8.198 138 8,669 11,383 8,198 10,884 3,OCNJ 21,751 35.635 23,931 35,738 41716 42.632 Llabllllles Creditofs: amourrts falling due within one year 15 (6,632) 16247) (6.553) (6,1491 Nel current assets 29,491 36,079 29,486 Total assets Iw Current liablities 130.968 121.519 130.968 121.519 Defined benefit pension scheme assgt 18 Net a8$01• 121.519 121,519 Funds Unieslri￿ed lund$ Designated - Genéral 16 16 78.306 52.575 130,882 79,783 41,4 121.273 78.306 52.S75 130,882 79,783 41,490 121,273 Restricled funots 16 246 Total fund• 121519 121 519 As permitted by s408 Companres Act 2rTh. the charitable corryww has not presented its irKorne aTr expenditure statemenl afKI related notes. Th@ charitabl8 ccryany's sU￿lUS for tha year was £9.3m12023". £6.5m}. The financial statements were approv8d and authori5￿ for issue ty the COU￿11 of Trusteés and wèré signed on tis behalf on B Juty 2025. P Baldwin, Chair of Trustees J Cartyle. Chair of F￿a￿e. ALKlit and Risk Committee Coffpany registration nun*Jer 278802 42

BATfERSEA t￿GS. AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Consolidated Statement ol Cash Flows For the year ended 31 Deeember 2024 Group 2024 2023 £oco Notes Cash inflow from opera1￿9 actr4itie$ Retums on investments Capital 8xp8nditurè and fIna￿la1 investw£nt Cash (oulllowylnflow before use ol liquid r•sour¢¢8 la) Ib) Ic) 3,690 1,807 6.481 1,648 (Decreaseylncrease in in the year (d) 6.770 Not•s to th• ca¥h Ilow 8tatement a) ca•h opwatlng activiti Net income Lossesllgainsl on inveslments Depreciation arKJ amortization DeCreasellinc￿a$e) in slttks De¢r8asellincroase) in debtors Decreasellincrease) in short tetTn investrnents {Decrease)Ilncrease in creditors Bank interest receivable Interest incorne rec9ived Interest received from définthj b8nefil scheme pertsion Impairment loss on fixed assets (Profit) l Lo$s on sale ol fixed assets Nel cash infhjw from operating activities 9.449 12,767) 4,420 67 (1126) (5.198) 6,598 (7391 4.289 (551 123 13,C4JOI 913 13881 (567> Ll 1782) (457) 1.270 (814) (446) 3.690 6,481 b) Returns on Inv•slm•nt8 Interest received Inveslmgnt income reeeived Int8rest receivèd from defined benelil Sche￿ p9nsvJn $67 782 814 ¢) Capilal •xpendlture and fina￿141 Inv•strn• Purchase of tang￿le fixed assets Purchase ol intangible fued assets Proce8ds from sale ol fixed assets Purchase ol investments Proceeds from sale 01 invèstments Decrea8el{Increasel in p)rtlolio cash (1.336) (3.854) 13,4S4)) (771) (14,903) 14,974 660 {27.6S81 16,104 916 14,899 d) Analysls ol consolidated net ¢a8h rewrces Al 1 January 21Y24 Cash flow Al 31 December 2024 £000 Cash al bank and in hand 23,931 280 23.652 43

BATTERSEA DOGS, AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Notes and Accounting Policies 1. Accounting policies (a) Basis of pr•paration The financial stalemerts have been prepared in accorda￿8 wilh the FinarKial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK arKI Rgpublr of Ireland (FRS 102}- The company is a public benefil enlity for Ihe pu￿)Se$ ol FRS 102 and a registered tharty establishod as a Company limit¢d by guarantee and the￿lOre has also p￿pared its financial slalemenls in acC￿darKe wilh the Staioment of Racommended Practice aF)pli¢able to charities preparing their accounts in a¢¢ordance wilh ihe Financial Reporting Slandard apwicable in the UK arKI Repubit of Ireland (The FRS 102 Charilies SORP including Update Bulletin 21. the Companies Act and Charities A¢1 2011. The fina￿la1 stsiements are prepared in Sterling. whi¢h is the I￿n￿b)naL currenry ol Ihe ¢rynpany. Monetary amounts in these linancial slatements are rounded to the nearest whole £1.(0) except Whe￿ otherwise indicated. {b) Ba818 ol coneolldatlon The consolidated accounts i￿lUde th8 a(￿￿nts of the charitable cc4npany, Battersea Oogs & Cats Home, ar¥J ils trading subsidiary Batter5ea Dogs. Home Limited. whKh is cor)s0Iidated on a line-by-line basis. No separate Stalement of Financrdl Activities {￿FA.) has been presented for the charity as permitted by Secth)n 408 of the Companies Act 2(￿. Bell Mead Kenne15 reTnains domiant and therefore is not included in the consolidated accojnts. For 2024 the Charity entity had income. including gains and losses. of £72.1m12023.. £64.1 m) and Ir￿Urred expenditure of £62.8m {2023.. £57.6ml. (c) Incoming resource8 Legacies are credrted lo incoming resources when the charity b8comes entr(led io the income. Ihere is probability ol receipt. and the amounl is wanirfiable. Legacies Tecebved in the form of investments are cluded al probate value. L8gacy income is recognised as accrued income under the following circunislances:111 There has been a grant of probate. (2) Any conditions allached lo the legacy are eilhgr within our control or have been met.13) 11 is probable that the ￿gacY will be receNed, and ils value can be measured reliabty. For a legacy to be accrued. Iheo must be known claims or16gal challenges that exi$twh￿h may reduce the probabilty of Batlersea receiving a legacy. Lrfe interest and other residual lega¢ies. where there is un¢ertw"nty ol the amount to be re¢eNed. are noi accwed. Oonalions and sponsorshp incom8 is recogntsed as when Ihe conditions for its reGept hav8 be8n rnel. Proceeds from lottery rnfH8 income are recorded gross ol prize money and other expenditure. I￿oMe is recognised when the conditions lor its receipt havè been met. Donated gwds afe recognised at their estinMted value to the charity when received, and under the appropriate expenditure heading (kpendiryj IM the nature ol the goods or seNice provided. at the same Y￿Ue aThJ kn'me. Income from lrnding activities predominalety relates to I￿orne generated by 8attersea Dogs Home Limited and paid to the chaiity annualty. The accounts ol the Company set out the income recognition policies applied. Income from lrndiry aclwities also relates to income received in respect ol insurance comrrission which is accrued for in the in wlith it relates. 8attersea recognises the income from a charitable lUnd￿SIng event in th8 year in wh￿h the event takes place. Income received lor an event ta￿￿9 place in a future period is trealed as deferred I￿orne in the Balance Sheet. Where incom8 is received lor a sp8c1r￿ purpM)se. Ihe i1￿me is wKluded in restl￿ted funds. All olh8r Ir￿Me is accounted for on a wivatA8 basis. (dl Exp•nditw• Th8 costs of raising funds arKI charitatAe exp8ndilure conyrise staff and other costs directly attributabl8

BArrERSEA tX)GS' AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 to an a¢tMty an allocation of supp(wt costs. Where costs have been alh)¢ated, this has been done based on stsff costs directty attributable to 8ach of the charit￿$ activrÈies. The costs of generating funds are ihose incurred in seeking vokjnlary conlrknutKJns and do not include costs of disseminating inlomialion in support ol the charitable obi8ctNes. G0Veman￿ costs are those incurfed in compliance with Constitutional arnl stattstory requirem8nts. Grants payable are conshjered to be part of¢ost of a¢tivitw in turtherarKe oflhe Obj￿15¥8$ 01 the chanty. Our accounting policy is lo recognw grnnl expenditure when grant awards ar8 appropriately approved conditions for making Ihg payrrni are met. When grants span rrKsr8 than one financial year a￿1 conditions are still to be mel, a desionaied fund is created lor Ihe balar￿8 remaining on the award. We dIl￿anIty evaluate substantive review ¢orKkn to ensure com￿lanCe. mitigating the risk ol grant reversals. (•Xi) Tanglble tlxed assets and dow￿￿1￿7 A tangible fixed asset is capilalised it la) the cost is grealer than £5,000 or Ib) is less than £5,000 but ' part ol a larger project. It is depreciated over tts estimatgj useful life as foll¢)ws: _ Freehold land Freehold and long leaseh)kl prop8rties nil 25 years Short leasets)Id properties Over ihe shorter of the remaining period of the lease or 25 years Equipment, ffttings, arKI vehicles 4to10y8a Where fixed assets are purchased with restr￿ted hJndirvJ, th8 purchas8 or building of the assets is the fulfilment ol the reslnctw)n. The asset then becomes part ol unr8Stricted funds. Assets urKler conru¢tion consist of expenditure incurred in respect of tangible assets in the course of their construction and irnslallation and that are ¢th'reclly attilxrtable to bringing the asset inlo operalion., these assets are noi depreciated. Transfers are made to th8 rdovant fixed assets category as and wh&n the assels are available for use. (e)(11) Intangible fixed assets and amortisalion Intangible fixed assels Comprise websrte. trademarks. arbj management system costs. Intangib18 fixèd assets are recc4Jnised at ¢ost and are subsequently measured al cost less accumulated arTh)rtisation and accumulat8d impaimenl losses. Amortisation is recognised to wrile off the cost or valuation ol the ass8ts less their residual values over their useful lives C￿ lh8 folk)wing ba￿". Website devdopment & managen￿l systems 2 to 5 years Trademarks 10 years The capitalisat￿n threshokt for inlangwe lixed assets is £5,CW. Assets under conslruclion consisi of expenditure incurred in respect ol intangible assets in th8 course of I￿r construction and ￿stallatIOn and that are directty attributable to bringing the asset inlo cyeralion. these assets are not depreciaied. Tra￿lfern are made to Ihe relevant fixed assets category as and when the assets are availalle for use. (eMIII) Impalrn￿t ol fixed assets At each reF)rting end date. the charity reviews the carryiry amounts of its tangble and intangible assets to detemiine whether there is any indica11￿ that those assets have suffered an impaimnt loss. If any such indi¢ation exists. the recoverable amount of Ihè asset is estimated lo detemwie the extent of the impairment loss (rf any). Where il is Th)1 F￿S￿8 to estimate the recoverable amounl of an indimdual assel, the Charity estimates the recoverab18 a￿￿)Unt ol the cash*neraling unil lo which the asset belongs. Intsngibles wilh indetinite uselul lives ar￿ intarwJknle assets not yel available for use are tested for 45

BATfERSEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YeAR ENDED 31 DECEMBEA 21)24 itwaim￿nI annualty. and wwnever there is an W￿l¢atty)n Ihgt Iho assot may be iryaired. ln Going Concem The Trustees assess vthelher the use of going corttm is aFprOpri￿e i.e.. whelher the￿ a￿ any material uncertainlies ielated to events or conditiorts that may cast sbJnilt¢ant dO￿)t on the abilty ol the Charity to continue as a going concem. The Trustees make tFNs asSess￿nt in respe¢t of a period of one year from Ihe dale ol approval of the financial statements. In maknng this assessmerrt Ihe TNslees. have considered the charitable group's revised forecasts and projections for income and expenditure. as wdl as long tem cash flow. These contiiue lo be regularly monrtofed by Directors and Truslees. Battersea siwilicant resernieg has liW￿ assets in the fom) of investments which are ieadily aV￿lable lo convert into cash. After maknng errfjuiries. the Trustees have concl￿￿ed that there 18 a reasonable expectation that the charitable group has adequate resources to continue in operational exiglence lor the foreseeable future. The charitable group Ihwefore conliTrues lo adopt the going concem basis in preparing its financial stalemenls. (g) Financial in8trum•nts The company has elected to aP￿Y ts p￿V￿￿1{￿ ol sect￿ 11 Easic Fina￿la1 InstnJments' and Section 12 tAhef Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 11Y2 lo all its financial instruments. Fina￿la1 inslnjmenls are recognised in the ¢ompany's balarKe shegt w￿n the company becomes paty to the conlraclual Prow￿onS of the instrument. Financial assots and liabilities are offset. with tha ￿1 amounts presented in the linan¢ial statem￿ts. when Ihere is a legalty enlorcgable righl lo sel off thg recognised amounts and there is an intention to selde on a n¢t basis or to realise the asset and settlo the liabilty simultaneously. Ba$1¢ Ilnan¢lal assets Basic financial assets, wh￿h include trade and ottw receivables arwj Cash and bank balances. are initially measured at transaction price including Irar6a¢ti¢y) ¢osts and are subs¢qu¢ntly carried al amortised cosi using the ett￿tiVe interest methcJ unless the arrangenknt Constit￿¢$ a finarKing Iransaclion. where tho transaction is measured al present value of the fulure r￿eipts discounted at a market rat¢ of inte￿$1. other financial assets Other finar￿la1 assets, includin9 investments in equty instruments which are not wb$idiaries. associates. or joint venlufes, are initially measured at lair value, which is nomialty the transaction price. Such assets are subsequenlty carried al fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profil or loss. except that investments in equity instruments Ihal are M)t traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliabty are measured al cost inyimH)t. Baslc ffnanclal liabiliti•s Bas￿ lirwicial liabilities, irdudiThJ trade and other payatles. bank k)ans, loans from lellow group companies preferenc8 shares that are dassrfied as debl, are inilially recognised al Iransaction price unlgss the arrangement Col￿titut&S a fIna￿1r￿j IransactM)n, ￿ere the debt instrument is measured at the presant value ol th8 futur8 paym8nls dscounled at a market rate of nteresl. Debt in$truments ￿ StheqU¢n￿Y ¢arr*d at amorti5ed cost. using Ihe effective interest rate method. Ih) InV•Stm￿ts Fix8d Asset Irwostments are stated al maTket value. It is 8attersea's policy to keep Valuatior￿ up to dale so that. when investments are sold, no gain or k￿S arises. As a result, the SOFA inclLKles those unfealised gains arKJ losses arising Irom the revaluation on the investment portlolio throughoLrt the year. The SOFA does not distinguish beh¥een the valuation adjustments relating lo sales and those relab.ng to continued holdings as they are together treated as chan￿$ in the valu8 of the inv&stment portfolio. Siocks are staled al the k)wer of cost arKJ net realisable value. (i) Pensions In accordance wilh FRS 102"RetIr￿Tthl Benefits.. the movemenl in the defined benafit pèrtsion schem¢ Ikqbility, as determined by the actuary, is charged to the SOFA each year. Current and past servi¢e ¢osl$

BATfERSEA DOGS, AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES. REPOAT AND FINANCIAL sfATEMEMfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 and experierKe gains are albcated acft)ss the SOFA expense categories in prcportion lo total salary costs in each category. Where expect￿ retums on assets and Intere￿ ¢osts ￿Ul1 in a net charge this is also allocated on atove basis. Where it results in a nel ￿coMe ihis is in¢￿ded within Investn￿rt income. Actuarial gains or losses are sFK)wn separately on the lace ol SOFA. (k) Op•rating l•as•s Rentals paya￿8 under operating leases are charged to the Statement ol Financial Activit19$ a$ in¢urred over the t8rm of thè lease. (l) Fund$ Un￿tricted funds, i￿luding deS￿nated funds. are expendable al ihe Trusiees, discretion in lurtheranc8 of the charivs thiects. ReStr￿ted lutbts can be spent onty in accordance with the donors. specilic reqU1￿Ments. (m) Glft$ In klnd Gffts in kind arKI donated servic8s and facilthes are recognised wiihin wi¢oming r&sources aThJ expenditure at an estimate of the ￿u8 to the chaiity of the donated services or goods. (n) Employee beneli18 The costs of short-term empbyee tien￿lts afe r￿niSed as a liabilty a￿￿ an expense unless those costs are required to b8 recognised as part of the cost ol stock or fixed assets. The cost ol any unused holiday entillement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are recewed. Termination benefi1$ are recognised imm8diatety as an expense when the company Is derrhjnytrably committed to larminale the employment ol an employèé or to provKle temiinatN)n benelrts. (o) Critlcal •¢¢ounting ostimate8 and areas ol ludg￿￿ In view of th8 Trustees a￿YIng the accwnling wlKies a(h)pted. the following estimales were required thal have a significant effect on the anN)unts recognised in the financial statements: The charity aperaled a defined benefr( pewon scheme. which closed to further accrual at the end of S8pternber 2013. An actuarial valuat￿n of the ￿heme is undertaken lo reflect the current position as at Ihe year 8nd8d 31 December 2024. AssUnYl￿ns used in this calculation. bthich include Ihe level of future S￿ary increases aNJ the apFAicable dsscounl rate. all wuire elements ol estiff￿l10n. 2. Oonations and legacles 21Y24 £￿0 Legaci8S Donations 32.568 27.596 26,159 53,755 59.348 Th8 estimated value of legacies nolilied Ixjl neillr receNed ￿r accrued into irKomo las they do not meet the SORP recognition crileria) at 31 Decen)er 2024 is £29.9m (2023: £28.3ml. 1￿c￿ded in the aLY>ve figure is unrestricled of £S8.9rn (2023: £51.1 ml and restrtled income of £0.4m (2023.. £2.6m). 3. GSft8 In klnd 2f44 2023 Donated goods 3T2 47

BATTERSEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOME TFIUSTEES. REpoFrr AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Donated facilities Donated services 461 741 651 4. Trading activili•s 2023 £CKJO Sale of shop 9)ods Fundraisirwj events. raffle, a￿1 knttery Sundry actiwtias 6WS 327 6,881 367 FuThJraising events Ir￿Me indudes donations receNed from 8attetsea's Lottery and Raffle lunclions. Sundry activities indude hydrotherapy, phySK)therapy. public training courses, admissions, programme lees, royahies, commercial filming, advances. rental incom8 and salé of fixed assets. All arnunls relate lo unreslrKted irKome in the current and prKM year. 5. Inveslment Income 2024 EO 2￿23 £000 Listed investm￿1 irwne FInal￿e income on defined benefit pens DeFosiI and bank interest 814 388 446 567 45T All arrh)unts relate lo unwlrtted i￿rne in the current oTrJ prior year. 6. Group anatysls ol tolal expeNIItw• Direcl actNrt &yport costs Clrect Swort aclwities costs 2023 £000 Cost of ral8lng funds Donatior￿ and legacies Gifts in kind Trading activities Investment management fee Totsl cost of raIS￿g luNIs 12.871 741 3.026 361 16.993 870 13.741 741 32S7 361 1&1(X) 13.8 651 3.341 116 17.908 525 14,325 651 3,631 116 18.723 231 290 1,101 815 Charltsble a¢*lvltles Car8 of dogs and cats Grant gNing and Acad Education and awarenes$ Total cost of charitatrfe activities 23,123 6,396 311 29.519 6,606 22,278 3,810 4,260 213 706 26.538 37,587 7,745 34.277 5.179 39,456 Totsl Group •XPWKlilure

BAThERSEA DOGS, AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Analysis of 8UPPOrt ¢osls Support CO818- 2024 tkHMtions and legaeies Cost ol ralsing funds cats giving and education A¢ademy and 2W24 Support ¢ost Finance Facilities IT HR Secretarial Governance 207 1.s19 129 2.119 1.452 74 247 21 344 236 70 122 1101 179 1930 2,008 593 103 71 21 197 15 27 749 231 6.396 1(Y2 870 GoVernar￿8 costs consist ot accountanry and audit fees. as well as other complw)¢e ¢ost$. Support ¢osts- 2023 Donations Cogt ol iai$ing fvnds Care of Grant ¢ats and giving and dogs Acadgmy awarene8S £000 Education l•gaeie8 2023 Support cost Finance Facilities 145 76S 81 931 1.335 127 13 154 221 88 103 706 1,170 112 1,285 1,843 730 8S4 5,994 10 115 164 47 67 HR Secretariat Govemancè 22 76 525 619 31 213 7. Net Incom• b•f¢)r• transfers Net income before other rocognised {h)ssesygaYts is stated after charging the folk)wing lteff￿. 2024 2023 £000 Auditorfs r8muneraticffl char￿d by M(TrNe Kryslon Snmth LLP: Charty Subsidiary Other audtt work Non audit services ¢harged by Moore Kingsk)n Smith LLP: Tax advice Oiher tax work Depreciation 19 12 21 4,102 3,948 49

BAThERSEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND HNANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Arwrtisation I￿a1￿ment losses on inlangAe assets Operating leaso rentals: Lark Other 318 1270 341 479 466 8. St•ff Costs 21f24 2023 £OC#) Salaries and wages Scxial security costs Pension c(Ists Othef employee b￿elit$ 21281 1075 19.389 1,858 1.243 280 The actual average Nmber of ery10￿ involved in the folkxing actNIt￿ dunno the year was as follows: 2023 Number Nun¢r Donaliom and legacies Trading activities Care of dogs and cats Grant giving and Academy Education and awareness Support stall 15 412 17 626 Th& nurrl)er of eryloye8s w￿)Se emolumerrts exceeded £60,OQ) for the year was: 2023 Number Number £60,CQ1 . £70,fXJO £70,￿l- £80,￿0 £80,W1 . £90,1))o £90,￿1 - £1￿.0 £100.001- £110,0 £110,001- £120,OD) £120,001- E1W,O £140,001- £150,OIY) £150,001 - £160.OQ) £160,CQ1 - £170.OCK) 17 During the year. retirement pe￿IOn benelts of £78.187 and other benefits of £6,619 were accrued lo 10 hi9her paKJ enwloyees (2023: 9). £141 of reimbursed expendrtUTe was paid lo rnerrt￿ of the CourKil of Trustees during the year 12023: £8421. No remuneration was paid to membeTS ol ihe Council of Trustees during Ihe year12023: NI), nor were any emoluments waived in the year (2023.. £Nill. IrKlerrnity nsurance was provided in the year, covering Tfilstees and staff, al a c051 of £4,595 (20¥3: £4.595110 th8 chanty.

8AThEFISEA DOGS, AND CATS, HOME TFIUSTEES. REPOFrr AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Additional infomtM)n: The key management personnel ol Battersea comprise the Tn￿lee$. the Chief Executive Offi¢er, and the Directors of Finance and Corporate SeNices. Operat￿nS, Veterinary. Global PTogrammes, Fundraising, Marketing & Communications. Human Resources aThJ the Programme Director. The total employee benefits (including salaries, employer pension conlritKrtions and natso￿l ir￿ra￿l of key manag&mont petsonnel ol the charity were £1.114.808 (2023: £1.134,696). Battersea operates a defined conlribulbon pernsion scheryK8 lor th8 benefit ol th8 8mployees and direclors. The asse1$ ot the scheme are adnNnistered by an independenl pensIC￿ provid8r. Tha amount for pension cost shown aL￿e includes Battersea's c0ntrknjtl￿ to this schTh duriThJ Ihe year of £1.380.00012023: £1.243.0C￿1. Pension costs also indLKIg thg administration costs of Battersea's defined benefit pension scheme of £4,000 (2023: £28.0001. Pens￿ ¢osts related to defined beneff( scheme are covered by the fund ilsell. Total reduTrJancy and lerminalion payments during the yearol £5.238 {2023.' £20,070} for 1 employee12023: 4 empbyees) were rwnised as an experw and did not give r￿e to a lunding r8quiiement. 9. Intsnglble ftxed assets IntaivJible A￿ets und•r assets construction £000 Charity and Gwoup T+1 £000 Cost Ai 1 January 2024 Additions Translers Impairment loss tlisF*)sals At 31 December 2￿4 1,271 177 559 3.810 3.677 (5591 (1.2701 5,082 3.854 (1,2701 146 7.520 146 Amortlsatlon At 1 January 2023 Charge for the year Disposals Al 31 D9cerrlJer 2024 7￿ 318 146 963 790 318 146 963 Nel book value At 31 December 2024 At 31 December 2023 6.557 4,291 481 3,810 51

BAThERSEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMEKfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEAIBER 2024 10. Tangibl• asx•ls L•nd t￿ik Eq￿pm￿l ffttln9 •nd veNcles Frthhold l•nd 8nd IxMldingS A88ets under cin•tructlon £000 GfOUP and Charlty l•a8•hold Total £000 Co: At l January 2024 Additions Dis￿•18 Al 31 08￿mbar 2024 32,187 1724 1.146 254 4.617 105 190 1.336 32.187 59,779 294 D•pr•clatlon: Al 1 January 2024 Charge for the year DisposaL8 At 31 0￿￿n￿r >Y24 14,132 1,208 21,942 2.218 2,317 39.080 4.102 54 42 254 15.340 24.160 731 Net book At 31 DeC￿nb￿ 2024 847 317 294 At 31 0¢conknr 2023 105 57.762 All assets hald ￿ Tangible FIX￿ Assèts arè for dwity use only. 11. Inv•stm•nl In subsldkny Und￿14k￿ Battersea Dogs Home Limited {company nurtjer 3472633) and Bell Mead Kennels Limtted l¢ompany Thjmber 247077} are LM)th wholly owned subsKliarigs. bwg c¢)mpanies in¢orporaied in Great Britain. The principal actrvity ol Battersea Dogs Home Limited is ihal of operating shop of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and devdoping commercial wKomg slreaffts. Bell Mead Kenneb Limited ¢c￿lInueS lo be a domiant compary. 2023 Shares al cost: Bell Mead Kenn81s knmited Battersea Cws Hoff* Limited 5,000 100 5.000 100 A summary ol th8 trading r8suMs and balance sheet ol Battersea Dogs Home Limited ￿ sl¥)wn below. 2024 £000 2023 £000 Prollt •nd1088 aecount Tumover Adminislralive expenses Interest paid on intergroup balarKe 747 (614) 14) 1593) {4} 52

BATfERSEA DOGS, AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMEiifs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEM8ER 2024 Nel protitlllossl 130 Tax on ordinary aclivilies Profivltossl on ordinary activibes for the year before distrit￿l0 130 Balance sheel Current assets Current liabilitieg 2.523 12,5221 (823) current assetsl(liabilities) and told assetsl1l1a￿"ll￿.es) Capltsl and resorv Called up share capital Opening Profit and loss accojnt ProfWlloss) during the year Amounts distributed lo parent charity Equity shareholde￿, funds 130 130 Bell Mead Kennels Limiigd ¢ea$ed trading ￿ 31 December 1998 and has been donnanl since that dale. li has a curr9nl asset debtor of £5.¢)J) and ¢alW up share Capital of £5.(KKI at 31 December 2024 and 31 December 2023. 12. Olher fbxed amel investments 2024 2023 £0 Shar•8 at cost arKI m¥k•t V1￿￿￿n Mathet value al 1 January AcqU￿lI10nS al cost Disposal proCe￿S Realised Ilossvgain on disposal ILossVgain on revaluation thjring the year Market value at 31 December Cash held in FM)rtfolio at 31 December 29,628 14.903 (14,974) (184) 1952 32.325 1,005 17.935 27,658 116.1041 11,4151 2,154 29,628 346 29.974 Historul cost at 31 L)ecen Cash hekl in portfolK al 31 Decenknr HistOr￿al cost and cash held at 31 December 28,800 29,057 346 29,403 Listed inv8Stmenls at market value compris8: 2023 £c()o £￿0 UK fixed interest S¢￿ritieS UK equity investments Overseas ewity inveslm8nts 10.501 1.694 17248 10,600 1,550 14,413

BAThERSEA DOGS. AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND HNANCIAL sfATEMEIITS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 UK arKI European altgmative inVestm￿ts Cash deFA)Stls t￿d as part of Frf)rtfol 2.883 3,065 At 31 December 2024 arKI al 31 Decentsr 2ff23, Tr) sin* investment was consid8red material lo the overall portfolio held. 13. Stock Charlty 2W24 J24 2023 GTh)ds lor r8sal8 137 14. Debtors Group 21Y24 2tr24 £000 2023 £0 Amowrts Twllhln one year: Operaling debtors Due ffom subsidiary urthjèrtaking Other debtors Prepayments and accru•J Inco￿ 170 243 79 2,419 1.693 1,490 1,693 6.733 8,669 1.490 10,796 11.383 15. Creditors Group 2￿3 2024 2023 £000 Amounts falling du• whhln on• year: Operating creditors Amounts due lo sthithary undertaking Taxation and social secunty Other credilors Grant accruals Other accruals Delerred income 3M69 3.397 3.333 499 235 485 1,508 485 1.517 114 870 6,247 6.553 Ir￿thIed wtthin the I￿JureS ab)ve £2LX),341 (2023.. £168,358) relatir¥J to outstanding p8nsM)n commitments at 31 Oecember 2￿24. Deferred income anal Group Rdeased In the ythr

BA￿ERsEA DOGS, AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 £114.192 1£114.1 ¥2) £58.673 £58.673 Charlty D•ferred in the year £38.673 £84,192 1£84.1921 £38,673 D8lerr8d income of £36.673 Carried lorrtard in the Chaiity entity relates lo donatior￿ and registration lees paid in 2024 relating io events taking place in 2025. Deferred income of £20,OIJ) carri8d lonvard in the Trading subsidiary relates to Ir￿Me received in 2024 lor sponsorship aTrJ branding of a cat pen in the London ¢attery to take place in 2025. 16. Group Fund$ At31 Galn In¢¢m• Expw•thlUrn ilosses) Trnnsf•r8 2024 unf•8trIct￿ funds: Gerw81 fund 69.183 747 147.8351 16181 2,541 112.8041 11301 51675 Deslgnd fund8 FIx8d 8SS8t fuTrJ slt8d8v8hjprn￿t fLmd Strat implern8￿a1OTr fund Mutti year gran15 Dala Slrdtegy luTrJ 15.69)) 5,190 (3,8￿) 3,150 5,894 61,554 3,150 8,396 15.1681 552 2.541 130 Olhèr restr￿d fund$ Wdfare of dog$ ￿ ¢a Gld)a ptogranrns 0th0f 1170) 11431 15 224 410 Total fw 121 $19 432 2.$41 Group Funds- prior y•ar At1 At31 in& EwthluT• (los￿) Trnn8l•rs eorK Unrotri¢t•d fund#: Gener fw Batteisea Dog8 frk)rn8 Liwrited D•#lgrwtsd funds Fi￿j assel lund Sitè d8vdwenl Mulll yew gf*ts frJr¥J Data Strategy Capital fund Bdl Mead Kennds 510 61 {45.722) 1597) 110.6261 1861 41.490 14.289) 4.261 I2￿) (2.54n (2.6201 7,670 4.259 114M41 55

BAThERSEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMEKfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Oth•r r••trl¢i•d fvnds W8Naro 01 ¢¥ cats V•hidos (7431 1451 {146) 110} i￿) (5(￿} 146 Swthound pJdcd Extemd tr8atrn￿ts Daia Slrat•gy lund 224 Tol•l lund8 114.¥21 121 $19 0•8lgn•t•d Funds The fixed asset fund rgpresents tho net value of Battersea's fixed tanglye and inlangible assets. These are all used for oporalional purposes in pursuance of Battersea'$ ¢haritable activities. Translers from Ihe general furKI to the liX￿ asset fund ￿p￿sents fixed assel additw)ns and depreciat￿ charges made in Ihe year. The sile development lund is an amount set asKle lo cover plamed w)grade woths lo Battersea's inlraslruclure across our three siles e.g. plant and FK)wer upgrades aTrJ ener9y efficiency initiatives. Movements to the fur1 reflect any charwJes to Fdanned expenditure following an annual review. together with any costs incurred in relation to works prevM)usly pLqnned. The strategic inWementstv)n lund represents monies whth have been set aside lo mgel Ihe costs of implementing new initiatives to support the delNery of Battersea's new five-year organisational strategy. Movements represent the establisfunent of the fuThJ following a review of pknned expenditure. The mulli-year grants designated fund represents funds set aside for where the condilions to release ihe fuThJs have not yet been tTI. Movements to the fund represent the nel ol new granls set aside and a draW￿wn ol lunds on previous granls as condit￿$ are mel. The Data Sirategy Fund represenls ffrf)n￿ set asK18 to m8et the lulure costs ol irylementation of the data strategy. including the repl￿eTh￿￿t ol core systems. Movements to the fund represenl any changes to planned expendrture lo deliver the dats strategy, together with any costs incurred in relation lo the implem8ntalion as previousty FAanned The above furbjs are 8xplain8d furth8r in the r￿rVeS in the Trustees Report. R•8tri¢ted Funds The￿ We￿ three restricted funds in the year. Wellare restricted are monies ￿ere the donor has restricted their u$e to the care and welfare of either dogs or cats across the charty as a whole or sPecrf￿a1IY lo one of it$ three hxatKins,' Gh)bal Programmes restricted are Th￿nIeS onty lo be spent on granls assIst￿g other dogs and cats rescue centres. or training courses for other rescue centres delivered by the Academy" Other restricted are monies where the th)r￿N has restricted their use for certain expenditure in Ihe future. 56

BAThERSEA DOGS, AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 17. Analysis of funds between net a88ets Fixed ass•ts N•t current Inve81m8nts 2024 £000 tooo General lun(ts Fixed asset lund Sité development fund Straleg￿ implemeniaiion fuTr Mulli year grants fuThY Data Strategy fund Restricted fund Total fimds 33.331 19,24S 52,575 61,554 2.OlXI 3.150 8,396 3.207 61.554 2,000 3.150 8,396 3.207 61,554 33.331 36.084 130.968 xed Net current assels £￿0 2023 £000 Gengral funds Fixed asset fund Srte developrr¢nt furKI Multi year grants fund Oata Strategy fund Reslricted fund Total funds 29,974 11.516 41,490 62,054 5,800 7,670 4,259 246 121519 62.054 5,800 7,670 4,259 246 62.054 29.974 18. Pwsion$ Battersea Operat￿ a defin8d b8n8fft pensbjn sch8m8 wh￿h clos•J to new memb8rs in September 2010 and c10s8d to further accrual al the 8nd Septernb8r 2013. The assets of the 5chemo aré held syralely frorn thos8 01 Battersea, bery inv&8ted with an irtsurance cornpany wh￿h g8nerales th8 funds lo pay pensions as they fall due. The mosl r￿Snt lull actuall￿ valualion was cani8d out as at 1 January 2021. Employer contribution$ coasBd in April 2016 as the scheme was deemed rn k)nger in deficit. Employees were transferred lo a group personal pension scheme whgre ompb)yer contributions range Irom belween 5.33% and 10% dependent on employ88 conlrknlions. The mosl r9conl FRS 102 valualth)n was based on ts siaie of affaits as at 31 December 2024. The principal financial assunytiorts ar6: 2023 Inflation Rate ol increase in salaries Rate ol increase for pensions in paynwnl Scheme liabilities discount rate 3.15% WA 1.95% S.45% NIA 1.85% 4.6% 57

BA￿EftsEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMErirs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Pr• and post.retirem8Trt mort•llty t•bhs us•d 1 ol S4NXA tables, based m8mb8rs' year of birlh. iwoving in line with CMI_2023 proieclions with a long-term rate ol Irr￿rOvement 011.1)￿ p.a. Wel￿18d a￿rage •xP•¢t￿ for mtytslity tables u8ed lo deternilne bernfft obligalion• Average expe¢led fulure Ilfe at age 65 lor. Member aged 65 (current life expectancy) - male Member aged 65 (current life expectan¢y) - female Member aged 45 (current life expectarKy) - male Member aged 45 (￿rren1 life ex￿Clar￿) - fema 212 years 23M years 222 years 24S years The assets in the sche￿￿ and their 8XP8Ctad rat8 of retum are: 21Y24 %of fair Exp8Ct8d value overall of plan rétuin on assets plan assets Expected overall r•tum on plan plon assets vak Equit18S Bonds Attematives Cash Annuty poIici8S 10,630 8,456 8,103 25.163 31% 148 Total value ol assets Present value of scheme h'abilities Surplusl ID81i¢rt) Brougm forward surplus restr￿lI0n Surplus restriction rplus poslilon on the Balance Sheel 27.303 15.185 10,175 {10,063) 112 10,063 19,2911 772 Yov•m•nts In fair valu• ol plan as8et•: 2024 £000 2023 £000 Value of assets at 1 January Expected relum Actuarial gainslllossesl Expenses p Benefits paMI Value ol assets al 31 Decqmb 27,303 1,245 (2.724) (231) 25,633 1,223 757 310 27,303 25 The actual return on plan assets was a loss of £1,479.CO) {2￿.. gain of £1.980,000}. The I￿r value of the plan assets at ￿ reporting period end was £25,360,CN)) (2023: £27,303,OC¥Jl. movem￿ts In th? Il•bllty ov•r th• y•ar.

BA￿ERsEA DOGS, AND CATS, HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 DECEMBER 2024 %r24 2023 Value ol liatxlities at 1 January Inte￿t on liabilities Actuarial losses l (gairtsl: From change in finar￿la1 aSsUr￿lor￿8 From change in demographr assuftM)ti￿s From experier 88nefits paid Valu• of liabilitie8 at 31 Decemb 17240 16,342 777 (2,133) (244) (233) 233 15.185 585 14911 337 310 Exp•ct•d contribution8 for the yofir ended 31 Dec•mkn 2025 £000 Delined ben•frt pension plans Employer Nil- as closed lo accrual AnN)unls recognised in the Statement ol Finwial AclivitK8s. 2024 £000 457 231 226 2023 £c(Jo 446 Net interest income Scheme adminkslration expenses Tolal mdil 446 Analy818 of acluarial gaing: 2024 £000 2023 £0 Actuari￿ {Iossesllgains Irom assets Actuarial {lossesllgains from a change in linartial assumptior Actuarial (lossesllgains from a change in denKKJraphic aSSUr￿lc￿$ Actuarial Ilossesllgains from experiwKe (2,724) 1133 244 233 757 1585) 491 {337) Decrease l (increase) in Irr￿erable surplus Acluarial GaIn￿(lOsteSj 112 1226) 772 14461 59

8ATfERSEA DOGS. AND CATS. HOME TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 19. Flnanclal commltments The group's total future ffinimum opgralirvJ pa￿ents are as lollows: Lgnd and buildings La￿1 and buildings 2023 Olher 2023 £000 Operating lease commitments". within 1 year between 1. 5 years more Ihan 5 years From the balance sheet date 11 6,315 20. Capltsi Commltments There were capital commitments 01 £2.3m al 311)ecerthr 2(r24 (2023: £￿}. 21. Relaled party tranSa￿lon$ No disclosure has been made of transacl#?ns t￿ween the parent and subsidiary undertaking in a¢¢ordanc¢ with Ihe eXeMpti￿S albwed by FRS 102. Total donatior￿ received in the year from seven Irustees aryJ Or￿ director amounted to £11.367121Y23: £9.377 from five trustees and one thrector}. Total shop purchases r￿d& in ts year by one trust88 amount8d to £534 12023.. £nill. Total reimbursements of expenses aThJ profession￿ fegs paid in thg year to one trusiee and nine directors amounted lo £2.045. 22. Company Limiled by Guor The guarantee given by the ￿￿rnbers ot the challty is £1 per member in the 8vent ol there being 8 deliciency ol assets should the chartsb18 Co￿nY be wound up. In 2024 th8re wore 12 memLws (2023: 13 members).