RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND SOUTHEND
BRANCH
Charity number 208538
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
COMMUNITY
Community
Accounts Service

RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND SOUTHEND BRANCH
CONTENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Page
statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes forming part of the financial statements
Independent examination report

RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND SOUTHEND BRANCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2022
Notes
Incoming resources
Incoming resources from generated funds
Donations and legacies
122,880
Charitable activities
Activities for generating funds
Investment income
122,880
73,636
149,063
5,737
277,680
149,063
5.737
277,680
140,469
1,184
215,289
Total incoming resources
Resources expended
Cost of generating funds
Cost of raising funds
Charitable aclivities
126,524
105,125
231,649
231
19,667
19,898
126,755
126,128
252,883
112.007
143,102
255,109
1,336
1,336
Total resources expended
Net movement in funds
46,031
(1,336) {19,898}
24,797
(39,820)
Total funds brought forward at
1 January 2023
162,215
8,178
126,128
296,521
336,341
Total funds carried forward at
31 December 2023
208,246
6,842
106,230
321,318
296.521
The notes on pages 3 - 7 form part of these financial statemènts

RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND SOUTHEND BRANCH
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
2022
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
6,062
10,341
Current assets
Investments
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
67,000
8,964
256,214
332,178
67.000
3,775
234,885
305,660
Creditors: amounts falling
due within one year
16,922
19,480
Net current assets
315,256
286,180
Total assets
321,318
296,521
Funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Restricted funds
10
10
10
208,246
106,230
6,842
321,318
162,215
126,128
8,178
296,521
Total funds
These financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on
and were signed on their behalf by-
M Ward - Treasurer

RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND SOUTHEND BRANCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1. Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.. Statement on Recommended Practise applicable to charities preparing their accounts
in aG¢ordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland {FRS 102) (effective 1 January 20191- (Charities SORP {FRS 102)). the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies
Act 2006.
1.2 Cash flow
The financial statements do not include a cash flow statement because Ihe charity, as a
small reporting entity, is exempt from the requirement to prepare such a statement under
Financial Reporting Standard 1 "Cash flow statements"
1.3 Incoming resources
Income from donations and grants, including Capital grants, is included in incoming resources
when these are receivable.
When donors specify that donations and grants, including capital grants are for a particular
restricted purpose, this income is included in incoming resources of restricted funds when
receivable.
1.4 Resources èxpended and recognition of liabilities
All expenditure is incurred on an accruals basis. The majority of costs are directly attributable to
the specific Charitable activities.
Liabilities are recognised on the accruals basis in accordance with normal aGGounting principles.
Management and administration of the charity represent costs incurred in the management of the
Charity's assets, organisational administration and compliance with Charitable and statutory
requirements.
1.5 Depreciation
Depreciation is provided lo write off the cost of fixed assets over their expected useful lives
All assets
straight line
1.5 Fund accounting
Funds held by the Charity are either:
Unrestricted general funds
These are funds which can be used in accordance With the Charitable objects at the discretion
of the Trustees.
Restricted funds
These are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of
the Charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted
purposes.

RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND SOUTHEND BRANCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1.5 Fund accounting continued
Designated funds
These are funds that the Charity have set aside for a specific purpose.
1.6 Related parties
There were no related paty transaction in the financial period.
2. Charilable activltles
Unrestricted Restricted Designated
Total
Total
Total
2023
2023
2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Activities for generating funds
Shop income
Door to door collection
Grants
Other fundraising events
Anlmal welfare
Rehoming
Pet insurance
Sponsorship
111,191
23,094
111,191
23,094
97,143
23,218
1,482
1,482
1,515
12,815
421
60
149,063
12,815
421
60
149,063
18.375
158
60
140,469
3. Investment income
Total
2023
Total
2022
Bond and interest income
5,737
5,737
1,184
1,184
4. Cost of raising funds
Unrestricted Restricted Dèslgnated
Total
Totsl
Total
2023
2023
2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Wages
Purchases
Shop costs
Telephone
Fundraising costs
93,163
1,393
30,789
879
300
126,524
93,163
1,393
30,789
879
531
126,755
82,008
1,753
26,960
1,188
98
112,007
231
231

RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND SOUTHEND BRANCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
5. Charitable activitles
Unrestricted Restricted Designated
Total
Total
Total
2023
2023
2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Postage and stationery
Advertising
Vet fees
Vouchers
Temp care
Animal behaviouralist
Bank charges
RSPCA HQ fees
RSPCA Care- Danaher
Vehicle costs
Volunteer costs
Accountancy fee
Depreciation
Hardship
Room Hire
Other expenses
362
57
38,204
362
57
52,377
3,230
19,328
452
14,173
1,894
79,459
2,404
18,272
120
1,027
6,743
25,459
1.119
568
450
4.281
1.336
19,328
1,349
3,768
33,459
969
742
375
1,153
1,349
3,768
33,459
969
742
375
4,279
474
3,000
2,359
126,128
3,126
474
3,OC(J
2,359
105,125
2,748
143,102
1,336
19,667
No staff member was paid more than £60,000 in the year.
The average number of staff employed during the period was 6.
6. Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures
Computer
Motor
Equlpment Vehicles
Totals
rittings
Cost
As at 1 January 2023
Addrtions
As at 31 December 2023
35,155
2,692
5,095
42,942
35,155
2,692
5,095
42,942
Depreciation
As al 1 January 2023
Charge for the year
As at 31 December 2023
30.756
2,741
33,497
826
519
1,019
1,019
2.038
32,601
4,279
36,880
1,345
A$ at 31 December 2023
1,658
1,347
3,057
6,062
As at 31 December 2022
4,399
1,866
4,076
10,341

RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND SOUTHEND BRANCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
7. Current asset inveslment
Total
2023
Total
2022
Unlisted investments
67,000
67,000
Total
2023
67,000
67,000
Total
2022
8. Debtors
Other debtors
8,964
8,964
3.775
3,775
9. Creditors: Amounts falling due withbn on8 year
Totsl
2023
Totsl
2022
Trade creditors
Social security Costs
Other creditors
13.961
1,094
1,867
16,922
16,500
1,448
1,532
19,480
At
31112123
10. Funds analysis
At
01101123
Incoming
resources
Outgoing
resources
Transfers
Unrestricted funds
162,215
277,680
(231,649)
208,246
Designated funds
Designated hardship fund
Designated branch support
Designed shop hardware
Designated fundraising
Designated vehicle
Designated welfare pec
Designated welfare vouchei
Designated winding up
Designated delapidations
15,000
{4741
14,526
3,852
1,900
3,981
18,007
14,046
67,O¢X)
2,342
126,128
{449)
(231)
(1,019)
{14,173)
(1,894)
3,403
1,669
2,962
3,834
12,152
67,000
11,658}
119,898)
106,230
Restricted funds
Pip & Peg
Dog neutering
Cal neutering
Tai hydro
5,726
1,622
710
120
5,726
(1.622)
1,622
(1,3361
996
120
8,178
11.3361
6,842
Total funds
296,521
277,680
12S2,8831
321,318

RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND SOUTHEND BRANCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
11. Payments to trustees
No remuneration was paid to any Trustee or to any person or persons known lo be
connected with any of them.
12 Going concern
These accounts have been prepared on a going ¢on¢ern basis.
13. Comparative Statement of Financial Activities
2022
2022
2022
2022
Notes
Incoming resources
Incoming resources from generated funds
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Activities for generating funds
Investment income
73.636
73.636
140.369
1,184
215.189
100
140,469
1,184
215,289
Total incoming resources
100
Resources expended
Cost of gonerating funds
Raising funds
Charitable activities
77,064
122,734
199,798
34,943
19,918
54,861
112,007
143,102
255.109
450
Total resources expended
450
Net incornlnglloutgoing) resources
before transfers
15,391
1450>
(54,761)
{39,820)
Gross transfers botween funds
Net Incomingl(outgoing) resources
before other recognlsed gainsllosses
15,391
{4501
154,7611
(39,820)
Net movement in funds
15,391
{450)
154,7611
180,889
(39,820)
Total funds brought forward at 1 Jan 2022
146,824
8.628
336,341
Total funds carried forward at 31 Dec 2022
162,215
8,178
126,128
296,521

RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND SOUTHEND BRANCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
I report on the accounts of RSPCA Essex South and Southend Branch for the year ended
31 December 2023 which are set out on pages 1 to 7.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's
Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 (2) of the
Charities Act 2011 (The Act) but that an independent examination is needed. The charities
gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to undertake the examination by
being a qualified member of Association of Accounting Technicians.
It is my responsibility to=
Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
To follow the prO￿dureS laid down in the General Diredions given by the Charity
Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the
Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept
by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also
includes considerations of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking
explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and
consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner's statement
In the course of my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which
gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect..
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the
Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records,. or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the
form and content of the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a
true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an Independent
examination.
I have come across no other matters in connection with the exarnination to which attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts
to be reached.
Shelley-marie Rudling FMAAT AATQB for and on behalf f:
Community360
Winsley's House, High Street, Colchester, Essex
Date /0

RSPCA Essex South,
Southend & District Branch
Registered Charity No. 208538
Trustees Report for the year ended 31 December 2023
Trustees
Mrs S C Beaumont
Ms.MSGWard
Ms l Ripton
Mrs S l Abrahams
Mrs B L Goodfellow
Mrs C A lones
Mr R J Moran
(Chairperson)
rrreasurer)
{Secretary)
*Trustees are appointed or reappointed onnualty at the AGM
Staff:
Sho
Mana
ers
Mrs T Clements
MrsSD
.￿OhnstOn (retired Dec 2023
Mrs S A Nelson
retired Se
2023
Mrs S Warrln ton
Mrs C S Crulkshank
olned Ort 2023
Mrs L Tlnklln
olned Dec 2023
Branch staff
Mrs KA Butler
Ms M Summers
Branch Manager
Anlmal Su
ort
left
an 2024
Reglstered Address:
RSPCA Essex South. Southend and Dlstrlrt Branch
6 West Street
Rochford
Essex
SS4 IAL
Audltors:
Communlty 360
w1nsle￿S House
High Street
Colchester
Essex
COI IUG
Bankers:
Royal Bank of Scotland
13-15 London Road
Southend-on-sea
Essex SSI IPR
Santander
Bootle
Merseyslde
L30 4GB
GIF (Charities Aid Foundation) Bank
25 King5 Hill Avenue
Klngs Hill
West Malling
Kent ME19 4IQ
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Objects and public benefit statement
The RSPCA Essex South. Southend & District Branch an unincorporated charitable association and a
separately registered branch of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (the
Society). responsible for carrying out animal welfare work in the districts of Southend, Castle Point,
Rochford. the towns of Wickford. Battlesbridge and South Woodham Ferrers (part ofj.
The trustees hold regular meetings throughout the year at which decisions are made. The day to day
running of the shops is delegated to the Shop Managers.
The branch operates within a national network of separntely re￿'stered organisations that pursue the
same objectives and which are known collectively as the Royal Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals. The objerts of the Branch are to promote the work and objects of the Society, namely by all
lawful means to prevent cruelty. promote kindness to and alleviate suffering of all animals, with
reference to the area of the Branch. in accordance with the policies of the Society.
The trustees have reviewed the outcomes and achievements of our objectives and activities for the
year, to ensure they remain focused on our charitable alms, and continue to deliver benefits to the
public. We have complied with the duty underthe Charities Art 2006 to have due regard to publlc
benefit guidance published by the Commissio
Advancement of anlmal welfare
Under the Charities Act 2006. the advancement of anlmal welfare is recognised as a dlstinct statutory
charitable purpose. This legislation and the Animal Welfare Act of the same year Indicate an
acceptance by society that treating living creatures with compassion has a moral benefit for the
publlc. Whilst this public benefit is clear. it is sometimes difficult to quantify and must be balanced
against any detrimenL
The Branch's animal welfare worK although local In nature. is beneficial to the soclety at large, and
aims to help people In need with the care of their animals. The next section of this report highlights
the Branch's main activities and demonstrates the benefit provided to the public. All our charitable
activitles, as described in more detail in the following pages of this repor¢ focus on promoting
klndness and preventing cruelty to animals and are undertaken to further these purposes for the
public benefiL
Charltable artlvitles pursued for the publlc beneflt
We support our local Inspertors by taking in. free of charge, mistreated or abandoned animals,
including pets whose owner5 suffer ill health, financial difficulties or pass away. The Society's
Inspectorate (as well as providing education. infornlation and advice] rescues animals in distress and
enforces laws against the cruel mistreatment of animals in England and Wales by bringing
prosecutions. This is key to 'the prevention of cruelty. part of the RSPCA objects. and promotes
humane sentiments towards animals which involves moral benefit to humankind.
Within the financial means available to us, we provide vouchers to subsidise veterinary treatment for
animals, which are sick or injured and belong to local people on low incomes. We do this through
negotiating with local vets. provision of pet food or receiving sign-over of their peL This work
benefits those individuals by giving them financial help to care for their companion animals or
relieving them of their need to care for them. as obligated by law.
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We provide subsidised neutering and microchipping of companion animals for those in the Branch
area on low incomes. We do this by a voucher scheme or working in joirjt venture with other animal
welfare charities. This work help5 to control dog/cat populations through neutering and benefits
those on means tested benefits by giving them financial help, thereby promoting responsible pet
ownership.
Animals In our care receive veterinary treatmenL vaccination, neuterin& micro-chipping and are
assessed for re-homing. This work helps to control the incidence and spread of disease and suffering
through vaccination and neutering. We re-home at low cosL animals in need to people willing and
able to have a companion animal. Whilst we recognise that companion animals provide measurable
benefits to people's physical and ment21 health, we consider the provision of pets as subsidiary to the
main charitable aim ofthis service. which is to reduce animal sufferin& Our policy to have a set
adoptlon fee for animals aims to highlight the ongoing personal and financlal commitment of pet
ownership. It would not be in the best interests of animals, and therefore would fall outsfide our
objects, to re-home to those who could not afford them.
We take in. wlthout charge, lost animals and take steps to reunite them with owners. This work
benefits our local community (including local authorlties) by preventing animals straying and posing
a risk to themselves and to people through road traffic accidents. We respond to enquiries (both
dlrect and via the Society's national call centre) from the public about animals locally. The public
benefits from Imowing that we can intervene to assist animals in need.
We offer free animal care advice by providing cat and dog information contact telephone numbers on
our website. We take in many calls to our"0300" telephone numberas well as to our shops. which are
also able to help or re-direcL The public benefits through the promotion of responsible pet
ownership. Within the ternis of our governing document, we support the National Society / other
RSPCA branches / local animal welfare charities through collaborating in provldlng funding for animal
welfare events and promotions.
We provlde volunteertng opportunities for those who wish to support our worl irjcluding
trusteeship. retail volunteerln& fosterin& and fundraising. We do not have our own Rehoming Centre,
so we are unable to support volunteer interest on more one-to-one with the animals. However, this
an still benefit local people and companies by providing the possibility oldoing worL which is
compassionate and rewarding.
Branch Activltles 2023
We experienced another very busy year. with most of our rehoming activities continued to be
supervised by our Branch manager. voluntsry elected Trustees and supported by one part time
employee.
The Branch financial position remained stable. with the Trustees continuing to pursue the prudent
financial policies adopted over the previous few years. Wherever possible, the Trustees have sought to
get best value for expenditure and negotiate support from other organi52tions in terms of match
funding. We continue to review our operating model to create efficiencie5 in the way we deliver
services. Our expenses for the year totslled £252.883. Income for the year has improved on last year
however. we have noticed the impact with fundraising being limited and our Shops are affected by
reduced footfall. Income totalled £277,680 which was primarily generated through adoption fees.
legacies (£112,219), and sales from our shops in the area i.e.. Shoeburyness and Rochford. We have
allocated funds to specific projects such as welfare support and neutering initiatives with some ￿ndS
ringfenced to support activities to improve our infrastructure.
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The Trnstees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy, at any time the financial position of the charity. They have general responsibility for taking
such steps as are reasonable open to them to safeguard the assets of the charity and to prevent and
detect fraud and other irregularities.
We have a small team of employees who are responsible for managing our shops and the day to day
rehoming activities. In 2023. shop managers Sue and Sally chose to retire after many years of service
and we would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their hard work and dedication to the
branch. We welcome new shop managers. Sue and Lisa to the team and wish them every success.
Many roles continue to be managed by a small group of volunteers. thus putting an enormous strain
on the current Trustees. We would welcome applications from any members with three months or
more membership, especially anyone interested in fundraising to become a Trustee.
The Branch. however still mainta5ned its efforts on behalf of the animals. with fosterers and re-
homing trustees/volunteers working steadfastly to meet the increasing workload. Thanks to their
efforts, the Branch was able to deal wkth more than 340 animals either through direct rehoming or
welfare assistance. In addition, Food and supplies have been donated to foodbanks via direct
donation and Pets at Home VIP scheme. This achievement would not have been possible without the
help and support of our boarding establishments. fosterers and veterinary practices.
We still struggle wlth the general public perception of the structure and responsibilities of the RSPCA.
This is both disappointingand frustrating for our local branch as we are a self-funding separate
charitywhich is passionate about the life quality of the animals in our branch area.
Intake and Rehomlng actlvltles
CATS: This year we look In 135 cats/klttens. We continued to work closely with Danahar Animal
Centre for boardlng and rehoming many of our cats and some dogs. A special'thankyou, should be
given to their staff and volunteers involved in the cat rehoming process who do a remarkable job
making sure the cats/lu'ttens go into suitable. pernlanent home5.
Cats reach sexual maturity at 4 months old (when they are still kittens); and a female cat can have
several litter5 a year. With this in mind. we continue to focus on our Cat Neuterin& to help reduce the
risk of cat over-population in our districL
DOGS.. It was a busy and challenging year with further increases year on year in the number of dogs
needing our assistance. 94 dogs and puppies were brought into the branch in need, we provided
veterinary care and rehabilitation, where necessary and eventually finding suitable new homes for
them.
Post Covid-19 lockdown, we have seen more behavioural issues due to the lack of training and
socialisation as puppies making rehabilitation and rehoming more time intensive. In addition, we
continue to offer welfare assistance to several needy dogs in the area. providing donated fiM)d to those
in financial crisis. assisting with training and behaviour advice to enable owners to keep their dogs
and emergency veterinary treatment where necessary.
OTHEtL.
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Small pets have also been significantly higher this year with l Rabbit and 4 Birds being brought to us
for care and rehoming.
PERMANENT FOSTERING: We support a 23 dogs and cats under pern]anent foster care agreements,
due to behaviournl issues or being too elderly or unwell with specific medical needs to enable them to
be rehomed.
Rehomlng anlmals In our care
The continued social media presence. mainly the Facebook page. continues to be an excellent platfonn
to reach our target audience for adopters and raisinggeneral awareness of the branch. Increasingly,
many adopters use 'Find a Pet, on the national RSPCA website. where you can search by 'distance from
you,. Out of area adoption is beneficial for our animal rehoming optlons. although we have found that
arranging viewings and subsequent home visits can lengthen and animals stay in comparison with
that of a local adopter.
In 2023, we contfnued to regularly liaise with Press Office at Headquarters to arrange press releases
and help promote animals or cases of interest at our branch as well as online events and competltions
being organised by headquarters. Additional effort by our branch manager, has led to special
fundraislng campaigns for individual animals who require significant treatment and long-term
support. Our links with local Dog Wardens and other welfare Se￿iCe providers remains strong and
continues to help prevent suffering of anSmals within our districL
As always, we are eternally grateful to our amazing staff and volunteers as. without your contlnued
commitmenL we would not be able to help as many animals as we do. Our thanks and
acknowledgement also go to our service providers, who always go above and beyond to support us.
Working in partnership. we can glve animals in our care the second chance they deserve.
The Board of Trustees approved thfis report on 7 lune 2024
Mrs S Beaumont
Chairperson
RSPCA Essex South, Southend and District Branch
Proposed: B Goodfellow
Seconded: S Abrahams