## **Trustees Report for the year ended 31 December 2024** 

|**Trustees**|**Mrs S C Beaumont**|**(Chairperson)**|
|---|---|---|
||**Ms. M S G Ward**|**(Treasurer)**|
||**MsJ Ripton**|**(Secretary)**|
||**Mrs S I Abrahams**||
||**Mrs B L Goodfellow**||
||**Mrs C AJones**||
||**Mr RJ Moran**||



_*Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually at the AGM_ 

|**Staff:**||
|---|---|
|**Shop Managers**|**Branch staff**|
|**Mrs T Clements**|**Ms M Summers (Animal Support)**|
|**Mrs S Warrington**||
|**Mrs C S Cruikshank**||
|**Mrs L Tinklin**||



|**Registered Address:**|**RSPCA Essex South, Southend and District Branch**|
|---|---|
||**6 West Street**|
||**Rochford**|
||**Essex**|
||**SS4 1AL**|
|**Auditors:**|**Community 360**|
||**Winsley’s House**|
||**High Street**|
||**Colchester**|
||**Essex**|
||**CO1 1UG**|



|**Bankers:**|||
|---|---|---|
|**Royal Bank of Scotland**|**Santander**|**CAF (Charities Aid Foundation) Bank**|
|**13-15 London Road**|**Bootle**|**25 Kings Hill Avenue**|
|**Southend-on-sea**|**Merseyside**|**Kings Hill**|
|**Essex SS1 1PR**|**L30 4GB**|**West Malling**|
|||**Kent ME19 4JQ**|



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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 of). 

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 separately registered organisations that pursue the same objectives and which are known collectively as the Royal Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.  The objects 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 aims, and continue to deliver benefits to the public.  We have complied with the duty under the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Commission. 

## **Advancement of animal welfare** 

Under the Charities Act 2006, the advancement of animal welfare is recognised as a distinct 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 public.  Whilst this public benefit is clear, it is sometimes difficult to quantify and must be balanced against any detriment. 

The Branch’s animal welfare work, although local in nature, is beneficial to the society 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 activities, as described in more detail in the following pages of this report, focus on promoting kindness and preventing cruelty to animals and are undertaken to further these purposes for the public benefit. 

## **Charitable activities pursued for the public benefit** 

We support our local Inspectors by taking in, free of charge, mistreated or abandoned animals, including pets whose owners suffer ill health, financial difficulties or pass away.  The Society’s Inspectorate (as well as providing education, information 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 pet.  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 joint venture with other animal welfare charities.  This work helps 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 treatment, vaccination, neutering, 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 cost, 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 mental health, we consider the provision of pets as subsidiary to the main charitable aim of this service, which is to reduce animal suffering.  Our policy to have a set adoption fee for animals aims to highlight the ongoing personal and financial commitment of pet ownership.  It would not be in the best interests of animals, and therefore would fall outside our objects, to re-home to those who could not afford them. 

We take in, without charge, lost animals and take steps to reunite them with owners.  This work benefits our local community (including local authorities) by preventing animals straying and posing a risk to themselves and to people through road traffic accidents.  We respond to enquiries (both direct and via the Society’s national call centre) from the public about animals locally.  The public benefits from knowing that we can intervene to assist animals in need. 

We 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 number as well as to our shops, which are also able to help or re-direct.  The public benefits through the promotion of responsible pet ownership.  Within the terms of our governing document, we support the National Society / other RSPCA branches / local animal welfare charities through collaborating in providing funding for animal welfare events and promotions. 

We provide volunteering opportunities for those who wish to support our work, including trusteeship, retail volunteering, fostering, 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 can still benefit local people and companies by providing the possibility of doing work, which is compassionate and rewarding. 

## **Branch Activities 2024** 

We experienced another very busy year, with most of our rehoming activities continued to be supervised by our Rehoming coordinator & voluntary elected Trustees working closely with local boarding establishments. 

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 organisations in terms of match funding. We continue to review our operating model to create efficiencies in the way we deliver services. Our expenses for the year totalled £249,109.  Income for the year has improved on last year primarily due to legacy income however, we have not expanded our fundraising activities fully. Income totalled £351,495 which was primarily generated through adoption fees, legacies (£185,352), and sales from our shops in the area i.e., Shoeburyness and Rochford. We have allocated funds to specific projects such as increased welfare support and treatment initiatives with some funds ringfenced to support activities to improve our infrastructure. 

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The Trustees 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. 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 maintained its efforts on behalf of the animals, with fosterers and rehoming trustees/volunteers working steadfastly to meet the increasing workload.  Thanks to their efforts, the Branch was able to deal with more than 300 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 with the general public perception of the structure and responsibilities of the RSPCA. This is both disappointing and frustrating for our local branch as we are a self-funding separate charity which is passionate about the life quality of the animals in our branch area. 

## **Intake and Rehoming activities** 

**CATS** : This year we took in **120 cats/kittens** . We continued to work closely with Danahar Animal Centre for boarding and rehoming many of our cats and some dogs. A special ‘thank you’ should be given to their staff and volunteers involved in the cat rehoming process who do a remarkable job making sure the cats/kittens go into suitable, permanent homes. 

Each year we take in pregnant stray cats and have many kittens born into our care. Cats reach sexual maturity at 4 months old (when they are still kittens); and a female cat can have several litters a year. With this in mind, we continue to focus on our cat neutering, to help reduce the risk of cat overpopulation in our district. 

We work closely with a number of local charities to support trap, neuter and release programs as well as supplying food and medical care. 

**DOGS** : It was a busy and challenging year with further increases year on year in the number of dogs needing our assistance. **84 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 food to those in financial crisis, assisting with training and behaviour advice to enable owners to keep their dogs and emergency veterinary treatment where necessary. 

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**PERMANENT FOSTERING:** We support a 20 dogs and cats under permanent foster care agreements, due to behavioural issues or being too elderly or unwell with specific medical needs to enable them to be rehomed. 

## **Rehoming animals in our care** 

The continued social media presence, mainly the Facebook page, continues to be an excellent platform to reach our target audience for adopters and raising general 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 options, 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 2024, we continued 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 competitions being organised by headquarters. Additional effort by our branch manager, has led to special fundraising campaigns for individual animals who require significant treatment and long-term support.  Our links with local Dog Wardens and other welfare service providers remains strong and continues to help prevent suffering of animals within our district. 

As always, we are eternally grateful to our amazing staff and volunteers as, without your continued commitment, 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 give animals in our care the second chance they deserve. 

The Board of Trustees approved this report on 13 June 2025 

Mrs S Beaumont Chairperson RSPCA Essex South, Southend and District Branch 

**Proposed: R Moran Seconded: J Ripton** 

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RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND
SOUTHEND BRANCH
Charity registration number 208538
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND SOUTHEND BRANCH
CONTENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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 2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2023
Notes
Incoming resources
Incoming resources from generated funds
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Activities for generating funds
Investment income
Total incoming resources
129,377
1,600
54,375
185,352
122,880
153,793
8,620
291,790
3,730
157,523
8,620
351,495
149,063
5,737
277.680
1,600
58,105
Resources expended
Cost of generating funds
Cost of raising funds
Charitable activities
117,655
106,013
223,668
742
100
24,599
24,699
118,497
130,612
249,109
126,755
126,128
252,883
Total resources expended
742
Net movement in funds befor8 transfers
68,122
858
33,406
102,386
24,797
Transfers belween funds
{86,919)
280
86,639
Net movement in funds
(18,797)
1,138
120,045
102,386
24,797
Total funds brought forward at
1 January 2024
208,246
6,842
106,230
321,318
296,521
Total funds carried forward at
31 December 2024
189,449
7.980
226.275
423,704
321,318
The notes on pages 3 - 7 fomi part of these financial statements

RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND SOUTHEND BRANCH
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
2,936
6,062
Current assets
Investments
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
67,000
12,570
360,322
439,892
67,000
8,964
256,214
332,178
Creditors: amounts falling
due within one y8ar
19,124
16,922
Net current assets
420,768
315,256
Total assets
423,704
321,318
Funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Restricted funds
Total funds
10
10
10
189,449
226,275
7,980
423,704
208,246
106,230
6,842
321,318
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 2024
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 accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland {FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) (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 the 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 expended 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 accounting 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 to 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 2024
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. Charitable activities
Unrestricted Restricted Designated
Total
Total
Total
2024
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Activities for generating funds
Shop income
Door to door collection
Other fundraising events
Animal welfare
Rehoming
Pet insurance
Sponsorship
108,263
21,816
973
108,263
21,816
4,703
111,191
23,094
1,482
3,730
20,681
20,681
12,815
421
60
149,063
2,060
153,793
2,060
157,523
3,730
3. Investment income
Total
2024
Total
2023
Bond and interest income
8,620
8,620
5,737
5.737
4. Cost of raising funds
Unrestricted Restricted Designated
Totsl
Total
Total
2024
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Wages
Purchases
Shop costs
Telephone
Fundraising costs
82,050
1,767
33,045
321
472
117,655
82,050
2,509
33,045
321
572
118,497
93,163
1,393
30,789
879
531
126,755
742
100
100
742

RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND SOUTHEND BRANCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
5. Charrtable activities
Unrestricted Restrict8d Designated
Total
Total
Totsl
2024
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Postage and stationery
Advertising
Vet fees
Vouchers
Temp care
Bank charges
RSPCA HQ fees
RSPCA Care - Danaher
Vehicle costs
Volunteer costs
Accountancy fee
Depreciation
Hardship
Room Hire
Other expenses
251
251
362
57
52,377
3,230
19,328
1,349
3,768
33,459
969
742
375
4,279
474
3.000
2,359
126,128
44,246
10,226
11,247
54,472
11,247
17,076
1,367
1,346
36,544
1 ,446
915
375
3,126
17,076
1,367
1,346
36,544
1,446
915
375
3,126
2,447
106,013
2,447
130,612
24,599
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
Equipment Vehicles
Totals
fittings
Cost
As at 1 January 2024
Additions
As at 31 December 2024
35,155
2,692
5,095
42,942
35,155
2,692
5,095
42,942
Depreciation
As at 1 January 2024
Charge for the year
As at 31 December 2024
33,497
1,658
35,155
1,345
449
2,038
1,019
3,057
36,880
3,126
40,006
1,794
As at 31 December 2024
898
2,038
2,936
As at 31 December 2023
1,658
3,057
6,062

RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND SOUTHEND BRANCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
7. Current asset investment
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
Unlisted investments
67,000
67,000
Total
2024
67,000
67,000
Total
2023
8. Debtors
other debtors
12,570
12.570
8,964
8,964
9. Creditors: Amounts falling due withln one year
Total
2024
Total
2023
Trade creditors
Social security costs
Other creditors
17,862
277
985
19,124
13,961
1,094
1,867
16,922
At
31112124
10. Funds analysis
At
01101124
Incoming
resources
Outgoing
resources
Transfers
Unrestricted funds
208,246
291,790
223,668
86,919
189,449
Designated funds
Designated hardship fund
Designed shop hardware
Designated fundraising
Designated vehicle
Designated purdeys cats
Designated welfare pec
Designated welfare vouche
Designated winding up
Designated delapidations
14,526
3,403
1,669
2,962
(14,526)
(449)
(100)
(1,019)
{901)
(9,325)
(11,247)
2,954
1,569
2,038
3,399
64,035
85,280
67,000
95
570
69,526
30,000
3,730
3,834
12,152
67,000
684
54,375
(1,658)
24,699
974
106,230
58,105
86,639
226,275
Restricted funds
Pip & Peg
Cat neutering
Wilsonlwoodview Enhance
Tai hydro
5,726
996
5,726
996
1,258
1,600
(742)
400
(120}
280
120
6,842
1,600
742
7,980
Total funds
321,318
351.495
249,109
423,704

RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND SOUTHEND BRANCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
11, Payments to trustees
No remuneration was paid to any Trustee or to any person or persons known to be
connected with any of them.
12 Going concern
These accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
13, Comparative Ststement of Financial Activities
2023
2023
2023
2023
Notss
Incoming resources
Incoming resources from generated funds
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Activities for generating funds
Investment income
122,880
122,880
149,063
5,737
277,680
149,063
5,737
277,680
Total incoming resources
Resources expended
Cost of generating funds
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Total resources expended
126,524
105,125
231,649
231
19,667
19,898
126,755
126,128
252,883
1,336
1,336
Net incomingl(outgoing) resources
before transfers
46,031
1,336
19,898
24,797
Gross transfers between funds
Net incomingl(outgoing) resources
before other recognised gainsllosses
46,031
(1,336)
{19,898)
24,797
Net movement in funds
46,031
(1,336)
8,178
{19,898)
126,128
24,797
Total funds brought forward at 1 Jan 2023
162,215
296,521
Total funds carried forward at 31 Dec 2023
208.246
6,842
106,230
321,318

RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND SOUTHEND BRANCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
I report on the accounts of RSPCA Essex South and Southend Branch for the year ended
31 December 2024 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 procedures laid down in the General Directions 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 conceming 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 examination to which attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts
to be reached.
David Courtier FMAA
Community360
Winsley's House, High Street, Colchester, Essex
QB for and on behalf of:
Date
2¥/0é/25

RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND
SOUTHEND BRANCH
Charity registration number 208538
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND SOUTHEND BRANCH
CONTENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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 2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2023
Notes
Incoming resources
Incoming resources from generated funds
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Activities for generating funds
Investment income
Total incoming resources
129,377
1,600
54,375
185,352
122,880
153,793
8,620
291,790
3,730
157,523
8,620
351,495
149,063
5,737
277.680
1,600
58,105
Resources expended
Cost of generating funds
Cost of raising funds
Charitable activities
117,655
106,013
223,668
742
100
24,599
24,699
118,497
130,612
249,109
126,755
126,128
252,883
Total resources expended
742
Net movement in funds befor8 transfers
68,122
858
33,406
102,386
24,797
Transfers belween funds
{86,919)
280
86,639
Net movement in funds
(18,797)
1,138
120,045
102,386
24,797
Total funds brought forward at
1 January 2024
208,246
6,842
106,230
321,318
296,521
Total funds carried forward at
31 December 2024
189,449
7.980
226.275
423,704
321,318
The notes on pages 3 - 7 fomi part of these financial statements

RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND SOUTHEND BRANCH
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
2,936
6,062
Current assets
Investments
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
67,000
12,570
360,322
439,892
67,000
8,964
256,214
332,178
Creditors: amounts falling
due within one y8ar
19,124
16,922
Net current assets
420,768
315,256
Total assets
423,704
321,318
Funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Restricted funds
Total funds
10
10
10
189,449
226,275
7,980
423,704
208,246
106,230
6,842
321,318
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 2024
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 accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland {FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) (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 the 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 expended 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 accounting 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 to 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 2024
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. Charitable activities
Unrestricted Restricted Designated
Total
Total
Total
2024
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Activities for generating funds
Shop income
Door to door collection
Other fundraising events
Animal welfare
Rehoming
Pet insurance
Sponsorship
108,263
21,816
973
108,263
21,816
4,703
111,191
23,094
1,482
3,730
20,681
20,681
12,815
421
60
149,063
2,060
153,793
2,060
157,523
3,730
3. Investment income
Total
2024
Total
2023
Bond and interest income
8,620
8,620
5,737
5.737
4. Cost of raising funds
Unrestricted Restricted Designated
Totsl
Total
Total
2024
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Wages
Purchases
Shop costs
Telephone
Fundraising costs
82,050
1,767
33,045
321
472
117,655
82,050
2,509
33,045
321
572
118,497
93,163
1,393
30,789
879
531
126,755
742
100
100
742

RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND SOUTHEND BRANCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
5. Charrtable activities
Unrestricted Restrict8d Designated
Total
Total
Totsl
2024
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Postage and stationery
Advertising
Vet fees
Vouchers
Temp care
Bank charges
RSPCA HQ fees
RSPCA Care - Danaher
Vehicle costs
Volunteer costs
Accountancy fee
Depreciation
Hardship
Room Hire
Other expenses
251
251
362
57
52,377
3,230
19,328
1,349
3,768
33,459
969
742
375
4,279
474
3.000
2,359
126,128
44,246
10,226
11,247
54,472
11,247
17,076
1,367
1,346
36,544
1 ,446
915
375
3,126
17,076
1,367
1,346
36,544
1,446
915
375
3,126
2,447
106,013
2,447
130,612
24,599
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
Equipment Vehicles
Totals
fittings
Cost
As at 1 January 2024
Additions
As at 31 December 2024
35,155
2,692
5,095
42,942
35,155
2,692
5,095
42,942
Depreciation
As at 1 January 2024
Charge for the year
As at 31 December 2024
33,497
1,658
35,155
1,345
449
2,038
1,019
3,057
36,880
3,126
40,006
1,794
As at 31 December 2024
898
2,038
2,936
As at 31 December 2023
1,658
3,057
6,062

RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND SOUTHEND BRANCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
7. Current asset investment
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
Unlisted investments
67,000
67,000
Total
2024
67,000
67,000
Total
2023
8. Debtors
other debtors
12,570
12.570
8,964
8,964
9. Creditors: Amounts falling due withln one year
Total
2024
Total
2023
Trade creditors
Social security costs
Other creditors
17,862
277
985
19,124
13,961
1,094
1,867
16,922
At
31112124
10. Funds analysis
At
01101124
Incoming
resources
Outgoing
resources
Transfers
Unrestricted funds
208,246
291,790
223,668
86,919
189,449
Designated funds
Designated hardship fund
Designed shop hardware
Designated fundraising
Designated vehicle
Designated purdeys cats
Designated welfare pec
Designated welfare vouche
Designated winding up
Designated delapidations
14,526
3,403
1,669
2,962
(14,526)
(449)
(100)
(1,019)
{901)
(9,325)
(11,247)
2,954
1,569
2,038
3,399
64,035
85,280
67,000
95
570
69,526
30,000
3,730
3,834
12,152
67,000
684
54,375
(1,658)
24,699
974
106,230
58,105
86,639
226,275
Restricted funds
Pip & Peg
Cat neutering
Wilsonlwoodview Enhance
Tai hydro
5,726
996
5,726
996
1,258
1,600
(742)
400
(120}
280
120
6,842
1,600
742
7,980
Total funds
321,318
351.495
249,109
423,704

RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND SOUTHEND BRANCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
11, Payments to trustees
No remuneration was paid to any Trustee or to any person or persons known to be
connected with any of them.
12 Going concern
These accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
13, Comparative Ststement of Financial Activities
2023
2023
2023
2023
Notss
Incoming resources
Incoming resources from generated funds
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Activities for generating funds
Investment income
122,880
122,880
149,063
5,737
277,680
149,063
5,737
277,680
Total incoming resources
Resources expended
Cost of generating funds
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Total resources expended
126,524
105,125
231,649
231
19,667
19,898
126,755
126,128
252,883
1,336
1,336
Net incomingl(outgoing) resources
before transfers
46,031
1,336
19,898
24,797
Gross transfers between funds
Net incomingl(outgoing) resources
before other recognised gainsllosses
46,031
(1,336)
{19,898)
24,797
Net movement in funds
46,031
(1,336)
8,178
{19,898)
126,128
24,797
Total funds brought forward at 1 Jan 2023
162,215
296,521
Total funds carried forward at 31 Dec 2023
208.246
6,842
106,230
321,318

RSPCA ESSEX SOUTH AND SOUTHEND BRANCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
I report on the accounts of RSPCA Essex South and Southend Branch for the year ended
31 December 2024 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 procedures laid down in the General Directions 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 conceming 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 examination to which attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts
to be reached.
David Courtier FMAA
Community360
Winsley's House, High Street, Colchester, Essex
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