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R S P C A

MEDWAY WEST BRANCH

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

You are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of

RSPCA – Medway West Branch

On

Tuesday 10[th] May 2022 at 7:30pm

At The Parsons Memorial Clinic, 174 Walderslade Road, Chatham, Kent ME5 0PQ

AGENDA

• 1 Chairman’s Address and Welcome

• 2 Apologies for Absence

• 3 Adoption of Minutes of Last AGM

• 4 Matters Arising

• 5 Adoption of Branch AGM Report and Accounts

• 6 Kent Inspectorate Group Report

• 7 Election of Committee Members

• 8 Election of Auditors 9 Any Other Business

PLEASE LET THE BRANCH KNOW (when returning the attendance slip)

IF YOU CAN SUGGEST ANY ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR THE AGENDA.

Soft drinks and light refreshments will be available together with a selection of RSPCA goods for sale. You are welcome to bring guests but only members will be able to vote and, in order to help us organize refreshments, please complete and return the enclosed attendance slip, which also gives you the opportunity to nominate Committee Members if you wish.

PLEASE NOTE:

It is VITAL that members make every effort to attend the AGM as, if not enough members are present, we will be unable to hold the Meeting and, to - comply with Charity regulations, the AGM will have to be re organized. This means using even more precious funds on administration that we would much rather spend on the animals.

Chairman’s Report for 2021

2021 was still a year where we were under COVID Restrictions for most of the time, however it was not quite as scary as people had become used to masks, sanitizers and of course testing.

Sadly, by our first committee meeting in January we had said goodbye to Becky Blackmore our Branch Support Specialist who moved on to pastures new. She was replaced by Marie Thackaberry our new Branch Partnership Manager, who we have yet to meet in person, because our meetings with her so far have been on Zoom or Google Meet.

As we moved on in the year Michele finally won her battle with British Gas over our Shop’s electricity bill, all was resolved by March – well done Michele.

We had to postpone our AGM from May to August, but it was in September that the committee was asked by Michele for help as her and Chantal were at breaking point after the last two years. We decided that we would employ an Assistant Manager and Kevin Morton joined our team on 1[st] November and so far, is doing well.

November also brought us the sad news that out very first ever client, Mrs Gadd had passed away.

But new life springs forward and on the 27[th] November Chantal gave birth to a beautiful baby girl “Brida Rose” Congratulations to her and Kevin.

So, at the end of another trying year we the committee must extend our heartfelt thanks to Michele and Chantal who both have worked hard to keep our Branch running. Also of course massive thanks to our outside staff, our shop staff and all our wonderful volunteers for all their hard work and dedication to our Branch.

Thank you to each and every one of you.

Dave Downard

Branch Chairman

Treasurers/Trustees Report

Treasurers Report

Treasurer’s Annual Report for 2021

This year was again a difficult one with COVID restrictions still in place, fundraising was impossible and the fact that the shop was closed for a good part of the year meant no income.

While the shop was closed, Emma and Wendy were furloughed and the Branch paid the extra 20% to make up their full wages. Fortunately, we were able to claim Business grants from the Government/Medway Council, and we were lucky enough to receive the door to door money from RSPCA Headquarters, so financially we could have been a lot worse off than we were, however it was tough.

At this point I would like to thank our accountants Thompson Elphick Ltd for their help and advice through what has been another rough year.

The Clinic has of course remained open throughout with Michele manning the phones for a good part of the time and Chantal working from home for some time. Our outside staff Brenda, Nic and Kayleigh did a great job and their loyalty is much appreciated. Emma and Wendy and their band of volunteers got back into the shop when allowed and much needed funds started to return. A sincere thank you must go to each of these ladies for their continued support.

In November Kevin joined our staff as Assistant Manager, his skills on the computer and his keenness to learn will be an asset to Michele as he takes on some of the workload that she has been coping with on her own, so welcome Kevin.

Finally, I hope that we can all look forward and try to get back to some sort of normality in 2022.

Lois Warren

Hon. Treasurer

Trustees Report

Organisational Structure

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded on the 16[th] June 1824 and granted the “Royal” prefix by Queen Victoria in 1840. The current constitution of the RSPCA was created with the adoption of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1932. The work of the society is governed by the RSPCA Act and by the Rules of the Society. Membership of the Society is by subscription and may be on a life, annual or junior basis.

The Society is managed by an elected Council who, subject to the rules, control the affairs, funds, property and proceedings of the Society. They are assisted in the administration of the Society by a central organisation, headquarters and branches.

The Branch is governed by a committee who are trustees of the Branch. They have individual and collective responsibility for the management of the Branch and its funds. Subject to the overall supervision of the Society, the committee controls and monitors all the fundraising and animal welfare initiatives of the Branch including the work of The Parsons Memorial Clinic and Rehoming centre.

Objectives and public benefit statement

The RSPCA Medway West Branch is an unincorporated charitable association and a separately registered branch of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (the Society), carrying out its direct animal welfare work in the areas of Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham and the Isle of Grain.

The objectives of the Branch are to promote the work and objectives of the Society – to promote kindness and to prevent or suppress cruelty to animals by all lawful means – with particular 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 as a whole. 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, benefits society at large, and also aims to help people in need with the care of their animals. The next section of this report highlights the Branch’s main activities and demonstrates the benefit provided to the public (in italics) . All our charitable activities, as described in more detail in the following pages of this report, focus on promoting kindness and preventing or suppressing cruelty to animals and are undertaken to further these purposes for the public benefit.

Charitable activities pursued for the public benefit

Details of the Medway West Branch activities can be found within the individual Trustees reports.

We support our local Inspector[s] by [ taking in, free of charge, mistreated or abandoned animals, including pets whose owners suffer ill health or 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 work is key to ‘the prevention or suppression of cruelty’ part of the RSPCA objectives and promotes humane sentiments towards animals which involves moral benefit to humankind as a whole.

We provide subsidised veterinary treatment for animals which are sick or injured and belong to local people on low incomes. We do this through our Branch Clinic. This work benefits those on means tested benefits by giving them financial help to obtain care for companion animals in need of veterinary treatment. During 2021 we treated 601 animals.

We provide subsidised neutering and microchipping of companion animals for those in the Branch area on low incomes. We do this through our Branch Clinic. This work helps to control dog/cat populations through neutering and benefits those on means tested benefits by giving them financial help to neuter and microchip companion animals, thereby promoting responsible pet ownership.

Animals in our care receive veterinary treatment, vaccination, neutering, micro-chipping and are assessed for rehoming. This work helps to control the incidence and spread of disease and suffering through vaccination and neutering.

We rehome animals in need at low cost 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 charge a reasonable 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 objectives to rehome to those who could not afford them.

We take in, free of charge, lost animals and take steps to reunite them with owners. This works 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 at our clinic and on our website. 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 and other local animal welfare charities by taking in and rehoming animals from other Branch areas and boarding case animals for the National Society if required.

We provide volunteering opportunities for those who wish to support our work, including trusteeship, fundraising, providing work experience placements for schools, colleges and back to work initiatives. This benefits local people and companies by providing the possibility of doing work which is compassionate and rewarding.

The cost of maintaining the Clinic, providing appropriate levels of care for animals awaiting rehoming and undertaking pro-active animal welfare in the local community meant that the Branch spent £114,494.00 during the year.

The Branch funded this activity from incoming resources of £134,579.00 this included over the counter income from the clinic itself, adoption donations, fund raising, legacies and interest.

Risk Analysis

The Branch has carried out a review to identify major risks and has taken steps to mitigate them. (Original copies of the Risk Management Policies and Reserves may be viewed at The Parsons Memorial Clinic)

The major risks identified are:

1. Loss of reputation through error or fraud.

2. Loss of income through error or fraud.

3. Insufficient trustees for the Branch to continue.

4. Insufficient volunteers for fundraising and animal care activities.

5. Insufficient funds to cover the costs of the clinic and other animal welfare activities.

It is the opinion of the Trustees that the Branch’s policies, procedures and controls are adequate to mitigate financial and reputation loss through error or fraud to maintain the future financial viability of the Branch. Steps are to be taken to address the issues of the recruitment of further trustees and volunteers.

Reserves Policy

The Branch holds reserves in order that levels of service provided for animal welfare may be maintained should there be a reduction in incoming resources. The Branch has designated funds of £25,000 for shop and clinic repairs and computer upgrades.

Reserves in this context mean funds that are freely available for the Branch’s general purposes after all commitments have been met.

The Branch has unrestricted reserves of £121,030.73.

Such reserves represent approximately 12 and a half months expenditure based on gross expenditure, minus funds spent on repairs and upgrading.

It is the opinion of the Trustees that the existing reserves are sufficient to meet any reduction in incoming resources.

Investment Policy

As of 31[st] December 2021 the Branch investment policy was:

1. That the higher rate account balances should not fall below the reserves level.

2. That current account balances should not fall below £25,000.00 (£20,000 for the Branch account and £5,000.00 for the clinic account)

The Trustees recognise that this policy should be reviewed on an annual basis following the publication of the audited annual accounts for the previous year.

Statement of Trustees Responsibilities

Under the Charities Act 1993, the Trustees are required to prepare a statement of accounts for each financial year which gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Medway West Branch at the end of the year and of its incoming resources and the application of such resources during the year. In preparing the statement, the Trustees are required to:

1. Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.

2. Make judgements and estimates that are prudent and reasonable.

3. State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the statement of accounts.

4. Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue its operations.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity at that time and enable the Trustees to ensure that any statement of account prepared by them complies with the regulation under section 42(1) of the Charities Act 1993.

The Trustees are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and for taking reasonable steps for prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Signed on behalf of The Medway West Branch

Hon. Chairman Dave Downard

Hon. Treasurer Lois Warren

Date: 5/4/22

Clinic Report for 2021

During 2021, 601 owned animals were treated at the clinic (406 dogs, 181 cats, 5 rabbits and 9 miscellaneous) 216 were referred to the Manor Veterinary Centre for emergency treatments, operations, dentals and x-rays (147 dogs, 65 cats and 4 miscellaneous)

The Branch paid for a further 19 unowned animals to be treated at other veterinary practices at the request of the inspectorate. (2 dogs and 17 cats)

1 dog and 5 cats were microchipped and 8 dogs, 14 cats and 24 rabbits were neutered.

Once again it was a difficult year due to COVID restrictions with only myself and Tanith Wells our attending vet from the Manor Veterinary Centre managing to keep the clinic running through lockdown periods. Once restrictions were lifted some reception staff were able to return to work, but clients still had to maintain restrictions and were unable to come into the consultation room with their pets. Unfortunately, this made consultations much slower as we had to go out to the car park to discuss the animal’s problem with the owner, then bring the pet in for examination, then back out again afterwards to discuss the treatment etc. Appointments were spaced accordingly to cover the extra time needed and thankfully all of our clients were happy to comply with this and appreciated the necessity of it to enable us to keep both them and our staff as safe as possible.

This year we said goodbye to Miriam Davis, a member of the Branch Committee and a volunteer receptionist. Sadly, Miriam lost her dear husband Tony to COVID and she made the decision to leave Medway to move closer to her family. We are all grateful for the help and commitment she made to the Branch over the many years and wish her well for the future. Due to personal reasons and the effects of the pandemic and also to find a way to secure the future running of the clinic and rehoming centre, I approached the committee about employing an Assistant manager. The whole committee were extremely supportive and at the beginning of November Kevin Morton joined our team. Kevin had fitted in well, he is learning new skills daily and has already created ways in producing new income for the Branch.

We continued to run our successful pet food bank throughout the year with even more people needing our assistance. The food bank has helped to keep many animals from having to come into care and some of the people that we initially were able to help, now return to donate to the food bank now their circumstances have improved.

Pat Warren’s support is greatly appreciated as he has continued to take funds to the bank and paperwork to and from our accountants.

Finally, I would like to thank Chantal Morton in helping to keep the admin up to date both from home and in the office before starting her maternity leave, and thanks to Dave Downard and Lois Warren for their help in reception.

Michele Carr

Branch, Clinic & Animal Centre Manager

Rehoming Annual Report for 2021

During 2021 the Branch admitted 166 domestic animals: 21 Cats, 47 Rabbits, 52 Guinea pigs, 16 Budgies, 15 Hamsters, 12 Gerbils and 3 fancy mice.

We rehomed 131 animals: 1 Cat, 40 Rabbits, 55 Guinea pigs, 1 Giant African land snail, 11 Budgies, 8 Gerbils, 12 Hamsters and 3 fancy mice.

14 Cats were relocated to other rescue centres.

Sadly 4 cats and 1 rabbit were euthanised on veterinary advice and 2 guinea pigs passed away.

2 cats and 1 budgie were safely returned to their owners.

Out of the 21 cats that came into care 19 were not microchipped and the 2 that had been, were reunited with their worried owners. This shows the importance of having cats microchipped, not only to be able to reunite much loved pets but also to be able to make owners more accountable for their animals especially as in some circumstances like when a cat has been involved in a road traffic accident an owner has come forward, but upon realising the costs involved to treat the animal suddenly realize they have made a ‘mistake’ and its not their cat. Without a microchip we cannot prove otherwise, which not only adds more of a burden to overstretched rescue centres in terms of space available but also in finding extra funds to be able to treat the poor animal. This also hinders the cat’s recovery due to the extra stress caused by being in a rescue centre compared to being able to recover in familiar surroundings at home.

Unfortunately, many of the guinea pigs that came into care stayed longer with us than normal as the majority had mite and lice infestations on arrival, with some suffering from secondary trauma due to constantly scratching.

Due to COVID restrictions we again had to keep staffing levels to a minimum and I would like to thank Brenda Coveney and Nic Banham for their continuing support with the care of the animals when other volunteers were asked to stay at home. I would like to express my gratitude to all our other volunteers who were either ‘stood down’ or came in periodically between restrictions, for their understanding in the circumstances, and sincerely hope that in 2022 we are able to welcome all our wonderful volunteers back.

Alan Smart and Dave Coveney managed to continue with regular trips to get supplies of hay, straw, shavings and readigrass for the animals.

Chantal and Kevin Morton worked hard on photographing and creating short videos of the animals ready for rehoming for our website, Facebook and Instagram pages. The Instagram pages have definitely been a success in the rehoming process.

Michele Carr

Branch, Clinic and Animal Centre Manager

Wildlife Annual Report for 2021

During 2021 the Branch admitted 66 wild animals and birds: 1 Blackcap, 3 Gulls, 1 Crow, 2 Magpies, 1 Bat, 14 feral pigeons, 17 Woodpigeons, 4 Collared doves, 5 Blackbirds, 2 Hedgehogs, 1 Starling, 2 Thrushes, 1 Wandering banana spider, 1 Redwing, 1 Rabbit, 3 Sparrows, 6 wild mice and 1 Dunnock.

45 animals and birds were successfully treated and released back to the wild: 1 Blackcap, 2 Gulls, 2 Magpies, 1 Starling, 13 feral pigeons, 9 Woodpigeons, 3 Collared doves, 4 Blackbirds, 2 Thrushes, 2 Sparrows, 5 mice and 1 Dunnock.

15 sadly died due to their injuries, age or sickness: 8 Woodpigeons, 1 Blackbird, 1 Bat, 1 feral pigeon, 1 Redwing, 1 Mouse, 1 Sparrow and 1 Collared dove.

1 Wandering banana spider was transferred to another RSPCA wildlife facility and 1 Hedgehog, 1 Crow and 1 wild rabbit were transferred to other non-RSPCA wildlife facilities.

Of the 6 mice that came in they were identified as wood mice, and were approximately a week old. Sadly, one died within a few hours but the rest were hand reared. It was touch and go to start with as they were all dehydrated and hypothermic when they arrived but with round the clock care they slowly recovered and were eventually released in a disused barn on a private estate.

The Dunnock was a sweet little bird who arrived after flying into a window, suffering from head trauma and extensive bruising to its left wing and leg. Luckily it had no fractures just soft tissue injuries and a slight bleed behind one eye. For a bird so small it had plenty of character and attitude and was eventually released back into the garden from where it came from with the hope that it will avoid windows in the future.

Michele Carr

Branch, Clinic and Animal Centre Manager

Shop Annual Report for 2021

Due to COVID, the beginning of the year started badly for us with national and local restrictions being adhered to. This meant that our charity shop in Wells Road, Strood was closed from the 1[st] January to the 11[th] April. We started trading again on the 12[th] April and managed to stay open until 21[st] December when we had to close earlier than anticipated due to staff having to isolate.

Throughout the year both staff and customers continued to follow government guidelines on keeping everyone as safe as possible.

Despite the huge loss of income, thankfully we still managed to cover essential utility bills and rent.

Unfortunately for the second year running we have been unable to hold the popular ‘jumble rumbles’ but hope these will resume at some point in 2022.

Some members of the community are still causing issues for us by leaving bags and boxes of donations outside the shop despite large notices at the front of the shop requesting people not to do this. Not only is this illegal as it is ‘Fly tipping’ but sadly many of the well-intentioned donations are either stolen or the bags ripped open and exposed to the elements rendering the goods unsaleable.

Michele Carr

Branch, Clinic and Animal Centre Manager

Kent Annual Branch Report

Branch Report 2021 - Inspectorate Group Kent

Chief Inspector Nick Wheelhouse ARO Emma Byrne 8654 ARO Brian Milligan 11516 ARO Lynn White 6833 Inspector Dave Grant 173 Inspector Grace Harris-Bridge 15085 Inspector Clive Hopwood 16768 Inspector Tina Nash 10608 Inspector Kirsten Ormerod 16741 Inspector Rosie Russon 723 Inspector Rosie Wren 14023 Inspector Deborah Rutherford 15892

Welcome to the 2021 Kent Group annual branch report.

2021 continued as 2020 finished in lockdown, living and working with Coronovirus. The team continued to respond to emergency complaints, collections & rescues.

The start of the year gave us the opportunity to catch up on essential Health & Safety and mandatory training to prepare us for the year ahead and officers setting their own priorities for the year, including equine training, small animal care and completing developmental courses.

The workload in the group increased during the Spring into the summer with the NCC taking and tasking out more calls, lockdown was eased in June, which saw the group return to pre covid workloads, these incidents included jobs, which were not tasked out during lockdown but did require a visit to provide advice.

On a positive note we were able to meet face to face as a group for a team meeting in the summer which was very welcome. When performing such a challenging and often exhausting job as lone workers it has been hard for all as the pandemic has increased everyone’s sense of isolation. It was really nice to see the group together, as it was the first time the group had been able to meet up and see each other for nearly two years, and since the restructure the first time some had actually met face to face!

The end of 2021 saw the expansion of our team of Wildlife Casualty Volunteers, welcoming 5 new volunteers. Inspector Deborah Rutherford led the recruitment and training of the team and they are raring to go for fledgling season in 2022!

Like the other groups and equine charities, the winter months saw an increase in the number of complaints relating to horses. Muddy fields, the rising water table, poor weather including flooding and the rising cost of hay were the main issues being called about. This resulted in an increase in visits to horses, resulting in multiple advice notices issued and a handful of horses removed from a few locations across the county.

Kent has continued to see a huge number of calls relating to puppy farming and dog thefts. Working alongside our Police colleagues, the group has assisted with a number of Police led warrants which has been disrupting the illegal trade and the unscrupulous breeders.

The group has been working hard over 2021 supporting our neighbour groups who have suffered staff shortages. The Wilberforce system allows officers to be temporarily allocated to a group for the shift or it will task priority jobs to officers that are the nearest, so we saw a lot of shifts in which officers were crossing the M25 and heading into London, which really showed the borderless systems working well.

Without the support of the Regional Board and Branch networks, we would simply not be as effective in rescuing animals in all sorts of predicaments. The field officers are under significant pressure and your continued patience and support is very much appreciated. Your work in supporting members of the public with funding, helping rehome unwanted animals, and caring for the sick and traumatised is to be commended. It can be a thankless task but I can assure you my team and I fully appreciate the hard work you and your teams put in.

In Kent we helped rescue, collect and rehabilitate thousands more animals from situations that would have resulted in severe injury and suffering. Within the Kent group you have officers who specialise in wildlife and care, specialist flood rescue, Inland boat rescue, and equine rescue to name but a few.

We wish to offer our thanks to Kent Police for their invaluable assistance in exercising their powers of entry, search, seizure and occasionally arrest of people who mistreat their animals. Our thanks also goes to Kent Fire and Rescue Service for the many occasions that they have helped with rescues of animals that have got themselves trapped or in difficulty and we have needed their equipment and manpower to resolve the situation.

Of course we have not forgotten the RSPCA animal centres that take in our animals, care for them and eventually rehome them. Our sincere thanks to the Branch catteries and kennels that board, care for and rehome our animals, usually at very short notice and at the most inconvenient times, and to the experts who care for our sick and injured wildlife until they have been rehabilitated and are able to be released back into the wild.

We are also supported by Veterinary Practices from all across Kent. The support they provide helps us bring justice for animals, and support for the sick & injured. We work with other charities such as World Horse Welfare, The British Horse Society, Folly Wildlife Hospital and numerous more. We are most grateful to them all.

Finally, on behalf of everyone in the Kent group, a big thank you to all of the Branches, members and volunteers for making us feel so welcome at your meetings and for all the difficult and invaluable work you have done throughout 2021. Without you dedicating your time and efforts we would not be able to achieve all that we do.

Here are some of the many jobs we dealt with in 2021 in your branch areas...

Ashford, Tenterden and District

In Ashford and the surrounding areas we have rescued animals including sheep, and wildlife including badgers, snakes, buzzards, peacocks, swans and ducklings. With the support of Ashford branch we have collected injured and stray cats and provided financial aid to a number of domestic animals needed veterinary treatment. Inspector Tina Nash’s incredible rescue of a gull trapped in the front of a car made national news!

We also assisted on the British Horse Soceity’s equine neutering clinic at Ashford Market in September 2021, where over 20 horses were “snipped and chipped”. We also had a visit from Princess Anne to the event.

Canterbury and District

In the Canterbury area we have rescued wildlife including seals, swans, hedgehogs, herons and woodpeckers. The Canterbury branch have helped us rescue a number of stray cats as well as financial aid to many owned cats in need of veterinary treatment and neutering.

The branch has assisted with taking in cats not only from their own area, but from other branch areas, showing the power of excellent networking between the Inspectorate and the branch network in Kent.

Isle of Thanet

In Thanet we have rescued wildlife including foxes, many many gulls, pigeons and kestrels. Thanet branch have supported the Inspectorate with taking in wildlife throughout the Spring and Summer seasons also supported us rescuing and rehoming a number of abandoned cockerels and provided financial aid to a number of domestic animals including cats.

We saw lots of collections and rescues, including a call to a stray beaver on the beach in Ramsgate (!) and the fantastic rescue of a cat at Ramsgate Tunnel with Kent Fire and Rescue.

Medway West

In Medway we have rescued wildlife including foxes, hedgehogs, pigeons and peregrine falcons. With the support of Medway branch we have rescued many stray and injured cats as well as provided financial support for dogs and cats with skin conditions and neutering.

We saw the lovely George abandoned outside Medway Clinic, who we were able to collect, provide treatment for his skin condition and successfully rehome a short while later

Kent North West

In North West Kent we have rescued wildlife including swans, snakes, foxes and owls. Farm animals including lambs and chickens as well as rescuing horses, cats, ferrets and dogs with the support of Kent North West Branch as well as providing financial aid to a number of domestic animals and neutering

Folkestone and District

In Folkestone and the surrounding areas we have rescued wildlife including seals, gulls, pigeons and foxes. We also had the unusual rescue of a stray iguana from the rooftops of Folkestone with the help from Kent Fire and Rescue and a rescue of a trapped gull, who was released from the netting by some passing kayakers.

Isle of Sheppey

On the Isle of Sheppey we have rescued wildlife including gulls, foxes, swans, pigeons, rabbits and hedgehogs. With the support of Isle of Sheppey branch we have supported people after house fires and provided financial aid for veterinary treatment for domestic pets

Rescues included a cat stuck inside a car engine bay and the rescue of Big Shack who had managed to get himself stuck on top of a 5 bar gate! Kent Fire and Rescue assisted with their specialist equipment and Big Shack was safely removed from the predicament. .

Kent West, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge

In Kent west areas of Tonbridge and Sevenoaks we have rescued wildlife including foxes, swans, ducks and badgers. We have rescued cats up trees and with the support of Kent West branch we have provided financial aid to dogs needed emergency veterinary treatment

We saw the rescue and rehabilitation of Lotty, the terrier, first highlighted to us from the branch. We were able to get Lotty signed over and transported to Finsbury Park Animal Hospital (formerly Harmsworth) where she had the require veterinary care and she was successfully rehomed in the branch area.

Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone

In Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone we have rescued wildlife including deer, coots, swans, birds of prey, foxes, badgers and pigeons. We have rescued horses, trapped, injured and stray cats, cockerels and hens and with the support of Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone branch we have provided financial aid to domestic animals including cats and dogs

RSPCA – MEDWAY WEST BRANCH COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2021-2022

Elected at AGM held on 10[th] August 2021 (In alphabetical order)

Ms Sarah Campbell (Hon. Minutes Secretary) 16 Kings Avenue, Rochester. ME1 3DS

Mrs Miriam Davis 77 Dove Close, Chatham ME5 7PS

Mr Dave Downard (Hon. Chairman) 26 The Ridgeway, Chatham. ME4 6PD

Mrs Maureen Downard

26 The Ridgeway, Chatham. ME4 6PD

Mrs Shellie Hyde

16 Priestfields, Rochester. ME1 3AG

Mrs Veronica Mitchell

14 Norah Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7EP

Mrs Helen Thomas Greenborough House, Warren Lane, Hartlip. ME9 7XL

Mrs Lois Warren (Hon. Treasurer) 260 Walderslade Road, Chatham. ME5 0PA

CO-OPTED MEMBERS

Mrs Brenda Coveney 6 Juniper Close, Chatham, ME5 0NX

STAFF MEMBERS

Ms Michele Carr (Branch, Clinic and Animal Centre Manager)

Mr Kevin Morton (Assistant Manager)

Mrs Chantal Morton (Branch and Clinic General Administrative Assistant)

Mrs Emma Smith (Shop Manager)

Mrs Wendy Medhurst (Shop Assistant)

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS bOR THE YEAR EYDED 31 DXCEMBER 2021 FOR RSPCA KET4T- MEDWAY WEST CHARITY NO: 209192 RSPCA KENT- )qEDWAY WEST ]T4DEX TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 Page IDdependent Examlner's Report Statement ￿Fin￿¢181 Attlviti ￿￿4￿ce Sheet Notes to tTrLe Actollknts 4-11

DEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ES OF RSPCA KkNT- MEDWAY BRAN TO THE TRU We report on the accounts of the Tn￿¢ Imedway West BranctLI for the year ended 31￿ tkcember 2Q21, whiGh are set out onpa8es2 10 11 ective Res D51bllltles ofTrll$tee5 and ExamEDer Th£ charity's tru5t¢es are responsible for th¢ preparation of thc accounts. The chÈrity'5 trustees collsid¢r that an auth"1 is not requ￿ed thi5 year lundcr stction 144 121 of the Chariiies Aci 2011 (the Chariltes Acil artd that an iT￿ependent exatlliDRtion is D¢¢ded. It xs our rewnsibility to.. examine the a¢ceunts und¢r section 145 of the 20118ct', to follow the procedure5 laid in the Gencral D￿tiOnS giveD by the Charity Cfjmmission under 8ectioJJ 145151(b) of th¢ Charities Act and to stat¢ wh¢thcr paniculaT ll￿tt¢r$ have come ￿ our atkntion. BAsiq of Inde ndent Examiner's R ort Our examination was carried out itt accordance with the 8etJeral Ditections given by the ChaTity Commissioners. Att examination include% a revi¢w of the attounting record% k¢pi by ￿ charity attd a comparison of the accoullL4 Pr￿ent th those ieKoTd5. It also includes Consid￿￿tiOn of any unusual items OT disc105ure5 in the &cuunts, and seek￿B explanations froffl you as trn4teos coJJ¢ernin¥ matt¢TS. The procedures undertBkell do noi pro￿]de all th¢ evidence thai would be requiTed in an audit, and consequently no op2nion LS gtven as to whether the accounts prs¢nt a 'tw¢ and fair vi¢w' and the rewfl is lirnit¢d to those mallers sa out in the stal¢ment below. Inde dent Ei8Mither 5 Ststement In connection with our examination, Do mattcr has Cothe to our attention.. which gives r¢8sonable Cause to bEliev¢ thai in any matstial re5PECt, the requine]]ts'. to kttp accouniing rttord5 in accord￿)¢e with section 130 of th¢ Clwiiies Act. and to pr¢par¢ accouJJL8 which awrd with the accounting records and ￿tsp]Y with the ae¢outttittB reotsirements of the Cbarities Acl ha￿ noi been met., or io which irt OUT opinion. &t¢eJJtion should b¢ drawn in order to enable a proper undet5tauding of the accounts lob¢ hed. Signed . Thomp50D Elphick Ch3rtered Certified Accountallts, The CorneT House, 2 High Streel Ayles(or Kent ME20 7BG Date 5Apri12022.................................. Page I

RSPCA KENf- Medway Wtgt Sttement of Flttmtlal Atd%ltlt$ For Ibeyexr endtd31#t DtttJllbÈr 2021 Not¢5 U￿r￿triCted F￿Thd5 FllDdy Donatio￿5 ￿ IcBaties 57,582 65.080 Charitable actiiryiie5 16.880 56.6 ]nvtgbr￿1t irtcon 49 (Mher1￿0rne Totsl 134 Resourtt• EI￿￿¢d ExpepdltyrE Qll RaiSirt8 32,076 34,167 Chllriwble ac11￿711 82,418 75,(W7 114.494 109313 Net thtsvtthtxtbf 25,886 RecoDcUlatlLwof T•iAI brou%ht lfjrward 306.92) Tothl Carri￿ fww•rd PaBe 2

RSPCA KEf4T- Medw•y West BalaDeÈ Sh¢¢t 5 Rt 31 Dceembtr 2021 3111212021 3111212020 NoteB V￿r￿¢r1¢t¢d Funds U￿reStrICtEd Fwnds io 118 Current 4Jttts Stoek Dd)t(yrs Cash Èt bank and in hand Totsl Current Assets 4.943 2,720 6,036 2.574 227J28 ,100 iJblUtles: c￿[tOrS.. 8motsrtts fallithg d within oneycar 3,355 N& C￿rrellt Assets 20180S Total net assets FUNDS OFTHE CHARITY UrT¢Sth¢t¢d in¢om¢fiTThIs 12 327.[ 306,923 Tot•1 Approvtyjby thE truste￿ and their bd)alfby'. D DouTr8rd (ch￿lman) 5 April 2022 P*e3

RSPCA KkNT. Mdway West to th¢A¢¢0￿Thts Fortbt year ended 31st Decembtr2021 Nrte i. sls of preparatlo Brlyis o[p￿parat[0n •¥Jc51ment olgolmgttyncern These oco)unts havebttn pT4)ar￿ under the hIs￿riCal IXJ%tCOnvention with iths r￿08n￿S￿l at cost or tran5aciion value unless othcTwiK ￿￿ted In therdevant noiils) in acwunts. The A￿Ounts hav¢been preparal in &Ccnrdanc¢with.. theststcmthtnf Prnctitt. Aco)unting and Ryrting by Chariiies prtyarirtgthaT account% in aecordancc wiih the Financial ￿L￿daTa applicabl¢ in the UK Bnd ktyuhli¢of Ir¢land (FRS 102 ) issued 16 Jllly 2014 and with.. the Finan¢ia] Rqwirtittg StsrtdArd appli￿ble1￿ the Unityl Kingdom attd Republi¢ of IT¢]and IPRS 102) arjd thrch3nti￿ Act 2011 and applic8bltTwlation& 12 These acwvnts haV¢brt￿ 1 goingwncan ba51S End thereaTe no mthi)I unrulwnlic5 rrlpt¢yJ to cvfflts Or￿n01110￿$ that U5151Bnificffll doubt on thech8ritys Ability to ntimue&sA goirtE conc￿￿. IJ CbA￿Se of ccountini poll ThearwVBtspra￿tatr￿C and fairvittv the arwuntingwlicies adopkn4 arttlweouUinwJ in note 2. No change5 to acc0uniing£siima￿sh2veQCc￿vr￿j in therwrtll￿ wiodl3.46 FRS 102 SORPI. ij MaterL•l prlory*Arerrort No mamal p￿Ory￿ern)rhawekn Tdffltlfi￿ in ther4￿1￿1#p￿i¢0[3.47 rRS 102 SORPI. Page 4

RSPCA KENf- Medwly West Notes t￿ tbe FOT tbe yeir ended 31st Do¢¢mber 2021 countlnu polltlt Income Ths sÈsnd8rfl lisl ofaGCCNrtingpoliGies has been app116é bythe ch8nry. Wl)gre 8 dtiY8renioradditAJnalpolicy h8SJ)een adothd then this Is deloiledin the box bslow. Rtscognltlon of Ir1￿m0 Ttwe are ind￿0 in St8t8rthnt of Fin8nck81 Activthes ISOFAI when.. the charity becomes ent￿￿ lo the it Is mre likely than not trbaithe the mDnetary Wdlue can be measured Off¥ttlnB re has baen nooffsetting of assets and 1iatslit￿S, Dr irKxJrne aTxI eXp￿￿e$. vnle5s wuiraj orDerrnitted bv the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102. Grants and donaUong Grants donat￿n8 are only irtlud•J in th& SoFAwhen the general itKX)me reown1l￿n ciitsna are mel15.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORPI. Leo•cl¢¥ LèJatie6 are in￿U￿￿ in fv SOFA when receipt is prob8ble. that Is, when there has grant of obale. the execLdors have eStabl￿had Ihat there are SLthcienl assets in the estsle a￿1 sny o)ndrtb)n8 attached to the ￿aLyare alherwithin thè tonlrol of the charityor have been mat. Tax reclalms Oti dona￿On$ and 91ft8 Grfi rece5vab￿ is included in incom8 %vhÈn there is a valid d￿larat￿n from the dowr. Any G Aid 8mount re(xwered on a dwatson 1s considered to be partol that gift 1$ treated as an 8ddiiKJn to the same fund as the inllial donalnn unless the doTr)r or the lems of the ap￿al have specifiwj othe￿iSe. Dorwlod goods Donated gwd5 are me8sured atfair value Ilhe amounl for whl¢hth6 888￿coukI ￿ excharydl unless impractical lo do so. The cost of any siock of gO￿S dDnated for dlslritxrt￿￿ lo benefiC￿ries 15 lo ￿ Ihefair value of IhDse grfis at the time of their receipt they are recognis&J on receipt. In the reFvbr¥J penod in which the stocks are distributed, ltrw arè recoynised as an expeTrse al fv caryTrJ an￿Unt of th& stocks at disiritM5bon. Donated g(KKls for resale are measured al f8ir value on initial rÉcogrulion. Kthich 15 the eyw proceeds from sale lass Ihe exp£cted costs of sale, and rec(vJnised In'lnwrth from olh8rtradi acliwili68' with the ￿>￿es￿ndIng stock in the balar￿6 she&1. On its sale value of stoc is Charg￿ against'lfKome from other Ifadiry S¢1￿1118$. and Ihe pr(￿￿5 froffl sale are also TecA)gnised a$'lno)rwd from 0lh8rtradir*J aGtivffjes'. Gwd5 (bnaled for on-goirg Lts& by the ch81ity are r￿￿1￿1 as tsryitrAe as58ts and Includ￿ in the SOFA as in&)ming resour￿ when r￿VaNe. Gmts in klrKI for use bythe d￿lIty are In the SOFA 95 ino)m8 from don8tKJns %Yhen receNable. Donatod 8or¥lc88 and IxllltO88 DDnaled 5ervKes and facilities are incl￿￿ in Ihe SOFA when recwved at the valw of th& gift to thB charity provrded the value of the grfi can be Measur￿ rdiabty. Otsnaled servw and facilfft&S that are Consum￿ immedialety are recognisad 85 income with an eouiv8leni 8m015nt re￿￿niSed as an exDen5e U￿r the 8pproryi￿e haadino in Ihe SOF Support The chtrrty ha5 Incur￿ expe￿Ilure on 8UPPOrt costs. Voluntoer help The value of 8ny volijntary help r￿￿Ve¢ 15 ￿t include¢ in the accounts bul is described in the Iruslees, annual report. IncLvne from Intèrest. This Is inclLbJed in the 8ccounts when ￿lPt is probatAe and afnount receivatAe can be me8SU royaltks dlvld8nd8 reliably. Paye 5

RSPCA KENf- Medwy West For tht yE¥r eDded31st December 2021 ExpBndhure and Ilabfjllti68 Llablllty rewnlllon Li8bilili6s are there il ￿ more likely then ￿1 that ttsre 1$ a legal or Col￿truCt￿e O￿l98t10￿ mrTritting the chwity lo pay out r88ources and the amuntof Ihe oblyath)n can tÉ measured reasonable certainty. Governance and SupF¥)rf rA>sls have been allocated bth8en govemance C￿1$ and other 5UPPOrt &)v8rnance costs HllPri5e all costs Involw￿￿ puNic attsuntability of the chBrity and 118 compli8rt&vMlh re9uMK)n and good practice. Supwrt costs include c￿1 function5 arxl hgve been albxated to rategories on a b88L corisislentwilh the use of resources. 89 allocating ￿p￿ty costs by flDor areas. or p8r ca￿ta, staff osts by the Ilme spent and Other rAlSts by Ih&r usage. Redundancy ¢wt The ch8nty maje m redundancy payrnenls duriry the repDrbThJ period. Dof•vrqd Incor No TnatW81 itern of deferr•Y IrK0￿ has induded in the ac(xKJnts. Cr•dltoYs The charity h85 creditors which are Maasur￿ 8t settlemeffl amounts gny Ir8d8 d￿CoUnts Provlglons lor l￿bIllY¢S A li8bllity is mBasured on reCognit￿n al Ils histonc81 cwt then sUbseqUe￿Y rnea5Ufed 81 thè estirnale ol ItE arrounl required to Sett￿ Ihe oblgalK)n at Iht rWb￿ date Ba81¢ flnanclal Inswumonts The charity 8ccount8 for basic f5narrial instTuments on initial reownllbn as per paragraph 10.7 FRS102 SORP. Subsequent measurerrtnl 1s as p8r paragraphs 11.17 to 11_19, FRS102 SOFIP. 2A ￿SET$ Tangible fixed ¥￿ts for byththty These are capital￿￿ rfthey can be usthy for DTh)re than ￿ year. arKJ cost al least £1,000 TrdeprecjatiOrtTattscut￿uY Inv5e forfixd ass¢t5 held for use by the chèrityai¢ a5 follows.'- Freknld Prop 2% on the r&lucin8b8lÈnce Fixturcs a[￿ Eouiprfieni 25V/bon Ihc rcducinB balance mO￿r Vthcle 25Yoon the rvjucins balance rnputerEq¥ipmmt 25.knon the reducinB bal8ntt Stocks and wort In SttKk5 h8hY for 8ale as part of rK)nrflwtsWe trade are me8sur8d at the bwer or cost or net wIisat￿e v8Iu8. Good5 er 8eMtss ￿0￿d￿l as part of a chadtsbk8 acIl￿ty aw Measur￿ * net r8alis8Ne walue based on th8 senrice tK>lenlial pThId￿ by items of stock. Wotk in progTes5 is valued al ¢x)61 anyforeseeats￿1o5s that is liketyto ts￿ur on Ihe o)ntrnct. Dfrbtors Debtors lindujing trededebtors and k)8￿ r￿VaN8) ar& mtra&ured on Initial recognition ai Settlement 8rTh)unl afier 8nytrade discounts or amount advan￿0 by the charity. Sthequenlly. tr are Measu￿ 81 th& cash or otkier cor￿Iderat￿n exrecled lo be rec8iv¥J. P4ge 6

RSPCA KE￿[. MedwAy Weil ts thtAr(ount F￿theyellre￿dt• 31$¢ De¢￿￿trI￿lI Nole 3 3111112021 UThr¢si¥l¢ted I￿ndS 3111212020 Donat￿￿>￿] gifts Oift Aid Gcncral Br8Thtsprovidd by8ovafonenUc*htrcknritic8 M¢mbrtsknp sub5cnptions 2nd spoJwTrhips w￿Ch areth substwe don￿10￿5 8￿. facilities and s¢rvi¢¢S 25.427 32,159 oth CknrilAbJeA¢tivit Car￿l￿tio￿VaC4ln¢$.or¢1&i0￿ & D￿85 16,S80 Oihcrtr4thw8A£¥vJ¢lu: sgl¢of8Thvh IODciub 56.660 52.350 160 49 49 OtJKr: TOTAL INCOME Paoè 7

RSPCA KENT- M¢dway West No¢c5 to th¢ A¢¢ownty For ihey¢ar ¢nd¢d 31st De(tmber2fj21 Note4 AnAlysis￿[expEn￿Iture 3111212021 UttreJtritted rund6 Unroiirkt Exwditrure￿ ralil Incurr￿ s￿l￿gdoMI10￿s Orrniing ￿￿nbe￿hjp and iottwi Sth8ing fuTthi5ins evw Operatin8 chwity slws Adven2Singy rnthLDn&d]rt¢t atsj publiciiy Olhcrirtding8CIiVi￿ t colkniim rKoFerty rwair5 8ndjnoillteua￿echUg￿s 17.443 30 438 14,106 350 640 3,010 11256 8J2 2J43 4,167 Expenditur o hBTttable ac¢ivitie5 RSPCA HQ 786 3,584 Veterinary Accounts Dtup.ID Chir6 & cb)￿¢ eotswojables overnAnc¢¢osts 6,455 63.402 59.263 75.N7 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 114,494 Page 8

RSPCA KENT- MeJwy West Nottt t4) the A¢¢ownts For the yellr eTrdeJ 3151 DetthbbÈr 2021 5.1 Fee5 for Èxmirt1llM ￿1 th¢ a¢¢o•Ats 3111212021 31112nO20 IndepeDdeDt lu￿1￿¢r,5 f¢¢5 Other l¢ga] & professloDl fttl piid ts thelndepe￿dtht Èxinunfr 2.719 Notr6 PAld employee5 6.1 Stsff c.wts 31112ll021 Jin212020 iThd wage 58,913 55.946 Totsy 5talTco No enyjfyyeu recdwj empl•ytt I￿ts {excl¥dI￿2 ew1oyerpeTr￿QTh ¢ogts) the r¢porflAg pe￿￿￿ of ]uor¢ than 3111212021 N￿Mber 31112nt1211 N￿mber The ￿rts of th¢¢hrfty ln wkl¢h the ewJoy¢N work Total Note 7 Tathelbk Ilied 7.1 Cojt orvilwatio Frttho]d Cowuttr P]n lind & E4uipmEnt mathillery Fixtsr Tots] Iii Jttthiry 2021 Adaitions %¢vllluatio Disp)￿1$ 3151 2021 169,172 9.083 9,041 198.957 169,172 9.083 9,041 198.957 1strJsTrury 2021 65,085 8,WJO 93.839 2.082 67.167 23 226 2.338 96,177 3151 Decembèr2D21 ,362 7.3 book Ntt bllok vlu¢ it l$t J•D¥ary 2021 Nèt botsk v&lueil 31it Tl¢¢ernb¢r 2021 104.0¥7 102.005 93 33 70 679 25 102.779 Page 9

RSPCA KENT- Methw•y Ww¢ Noie5 to thf A¢¢ouDIS For the yfar ended 3111 De¢ember 2021 St•e Anly5ti tsf torks he 31112r1021 31n2r2D20 Stotk of mtyjltknei artd Stffkvf ￿￿￿11￿ •hup 332 319 Nrte9 DfbtlJTS •Dd pr¢p8yments AMty•ls of debtsr4 31112no21 311tY2020 d¢ ddrton Prq+AymtBts Ind a¢cThed IDCQMÈ Oth¢r debtors Toiaj 857 2,574 2,720 NDte 10 Crethtory wl of ¢rethtor4 Amtsutsts filllng dye Frith1￿ yur 3J112nI21 3llj2llo20 Ae¢ruls aDd ddemd TAxAlltsrt Ind iotll ￿t￿lIty Other crdltorl Total 2.225 874 1,970 3,355 N4)tt 11 C•ib •¢ b¥ryk and IA hand 31112riw21 J1112A02 SbwlteT]D dtpoiits C•sb At bink hind Total 48,21 48201 219,665 196,550 Page 10

RSPCA XKNI.. Medwiy Wut Noit51Trlhe A￿0￿￿15 For tbeyear end¢d jlii DKNnbtrlO21 Nr4t 12 Cbgrity 12.1 Deta￿1 of ￿terIal fundiheld th¢ CVRRENT Ttyortln¢ pul￿ balinrES Fvnd PuYPtt5emThd Restritliojll 1￿C￿llE EXpenth¢u￿ TrATrsfEf5 G4ln••nd 31 JanNry 2fy21 DerernbeT crtlpuTw￿ fund U]ThThtticird Nl 306.923 114.579 327.(N)8 T￿1 Fun 134.579 327,( 11.2 D￿t￿l￿Of M•ierl•l hdd mDVtnhts dtyiin#thePREVIOLS rtyortiDgperlod bAliDt¢s F￿110 •nd Jres I￿￿￿e Ewdlture Trw4if¢rs GIn•￿d TypE JATru*ry 202 20 Nl• 135,IiN) {IW,2131 306.923 135.1 306.923 Page11