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Annual Report 2022 Medway West Branch CharityKNo: 209192 This year we held our first summer table top sale since the COVID pandemic hit. we raised an incredible £1358.05! Helped in no small part byvader's Raider's. a local Star Wars cosplay group. whose appearance caused a bit of a social media frenzy. i¥ SALE SAI IT.I¥,. Til'AUI ILI'(; Branch Accounts for the last financial year will be available for viewing at the AGM and copies are also available to Branch members, free of charge, from: RSPCA The Parsons Memorial Clinic.174 Walderslade Road, Chatham. Kent. ME5 OPQ

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 9[th] May 2023 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 2022

The beginning of 2022 saw our committee meetings still on Zoom due to COVID, but life goes on and we closed our shop on January 3[rd] -16[th] so that essential electrical work could go ahead – we reopened on January 18[th] .

In April we learnt that our Branch Partnership Manager Marie, who we never actually met face to face was to be replaced by Amanda Rooney. Amanda has since been to some of our meetings and has been very supportive.

Days in July were so hot that clinic staff had to bring our animals inside, out of the heat and where they could keep an eye on them. We also said goodbye to Sarah, our long standing Honorary Minutes secretary as she decided to move to Wales to be near her sister.

September saw us paying our respects to our Queen who had sadly passed, we closed both Clinic and Shop on 19[th] September, the day of her funeral.

It was also in September that we discovered that we had a leak in the flat roof above the kitchen, which needed to be replaced before we could go ahead with replacing the kitchen as we had agreed to do in July – these matters are both in hand.

Monthly committee meetings were resumed.

October saw our new Honorary Minutes secretary Shellie revamp our committee meeting minutes into a new format that is much better, so well-done Shellie.

In a year where we had problems with neighbours cutting back our trees, the PDSA refusing to see clients, notably the case of a dog with pyometra where our vet Tanith stepped in to save its life, and a dog with a broken leg that was given pain relief at the Clinic until arrangements could be made with the Celia Hammond Clinic to fix the leg.

The one thing that stands out is the dedication of all our staff.

So, a big thank you to Michele, Chantal and Kevin, who has done really well in his first year and all the reception staff for keeping our Clinic running sometimes under difficult circumstances, to all our volunteer animal care assistants for all their hard work and of course to Emma, Wendy and all their volunteers at the shop for their continued support

To each of you – Thank you

D.Downard

Honorary Chairman

Treasurers/Trustees Report

Treasurers Report

Treasurer’s Annual Report for 2022

2022 was a far better year with things beginning to get back to normal after what seemed like a lifetime of restrictions due to COVID.

In March we were fortunate enough to be left a quite substantial legacy by a Mrs Allson, we were also supported by the Howard School again who donated to us in January and in July when they held a bake sale.

Fundraising comes in many forms, some large, like our door to door money, organised by the national society, to small donations from the public. We are grateful to have our shop which gives us a steady income throughout the year, plus they hold half price sales to boost funds as well as raffles and of course their dog collection box.

At the Clinic we have our reception corner shop and our counter donation box that does us proud. We have our online donation sites thanks to Chantal and Kevin. We also sell online, cages, carriers etc that are donated to us, many in new condition. This year we were able to hold our popular table top sale in August supported by ‘Vader’s Raiders’ a Star Wars troop and not forgetting our Christmas Table.

However, two young fundraisers that deserve a mention are Sophie B who in October raised £61.03 by doing a sponsored scooter ride and Leon (Emma’s Grandson) who raised £113.15 by holding a cake sale at the shop in November.

Well done to these youngsters, hopefully we could encourage more to do the same, but, however the funds come in, we are extremely grateful to everybody that supports us.

Thank you.

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 2022 we treated 612 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 £140,400.00 during the year.

The Branch funded this activity from incoming resources of £166,541.00 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 £15,000 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 £135,685.00.

Such reserves represent approximately 11 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 2022 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 £35,000.00 (£30,000 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: 6/4/23

Clinic Annual Report for 2022

During 2022, 612 owned animals were treated at the clinic (394 dogs, 200 cats, 5 rabbits and 13 miscellaneous). 220 animals were referred to the Manor Veterinary Centre for emergency treatments, operations, dentals and x-rays (152 dogs, 62 cats, 1 rabbit and 5 miscellaneous)

The Branch paid for a further 20 animals to be treated at other veterinary practices at the request of the inspectorate (6 dogs and 14 cats)

14 dogs, 2 cats and 6 rabbits were identichipped and 16 dogs, 13 cats and 16 rabbits were neutered.

We have continued the practice of not allowing clients into the consulting room as required during Covid restrictions for two reasons. The first being that as it is a small totally enclosed room and as there are still many Covid cases locally we wanted to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike, the second being that we found that the animals appear less stressed and behave better without the owners present, This system has been working extremely well overall, however in sensitive cases or where the animal is too stressed without the owner we do make exceptions. Some owners have even expressed relief by waiting in reception as they either get nervous when their animal is examined or they suffer from ‘needle’ phobias. I would like to thank our attending vet Tanith Wells for her patience and professionalism throughout the year.

Kevin Morton completed his first full year as Assistant Manager and is definitely an asset both to the running of the clinic and to the Branch in general. He has made great improvements in both his animal handling and people management skills.

We have continued to run our pet food bank which is used by the general public and the Inspectorate.

Chantal Morton returned to us after her maternity leave although she still retained a hands-on approach during this period and both Chantal and Kevin work extremely hard and well together on reception and maintaining our various social media sites between them. Both of them have explored and perfected new sources of income for the Branch, to which we are extremely grateful.

As in previous years I would also like to thank Dave Downard, Jill Watts and Lois Warren for helping out on reception and to Dave especially for his unwavering support as Branch Chairman.

Finally, my thanks go to all our committee members and our Branch Partnership Manager Amanda Rooney for their support and guidance and to all our supporters who help us in so many ways.

Michele Carr

Branch, Clinic and Animal Centre Manager

Rehoming Annual Report for 2022

During 2022 the Branch admitted 137 domestic animals (4 dogs, 22 cats, 45 rabbits (including 6 born in care) and 66 miscellaneous) The 66 miscellaneous animals comprised of guinea pigs, hamsters, zebra finches, gerbils, musk turtles, cockatiels and a tortoise.

We rehomed 106 animals (45 rabbits and 61 miscellaneous) The 61 miscellaneous animals comprised of guinea pigs, hamsters, musk turtles, budgies, zebra finches, a cockatiel, a tortoise and a fan tailed pigeon.

18 cats and 4 dogs were relocated to other rescue centres.

Sadly 2 cats were euthanised on veterinary advice and 1 hamster, 2 budgies and a rabbit passed away.

1 cat was safely returned to its owner, and 1 cat was returned to the location in which it was found where local people continue to monitor its welfare.

I would like to thank both Canterbury and Ashford Branches for housing cats from our area and to Happy Endings for their help with the dogs.

Once again thanks go to Alan Smart and Dave Coveney for keeping us supplied with hay, straw, shaving and readigrass for the animals. Over many, many years Alan has braved the elements to travel to the farm for hay and straw but has now decided to hand this over to Kevin although he is still willing to help out in emergencies and both the staff and animals are extremely grateful for his dedication over the years.

2022 brought the return of our volunteers after the Covid restrictions and some new faces from Mid-Kent College carrying out work experience as part of their animal management courses.

Jake Morton came to us at short notice for a week’s work experience from school after being let down by his intended placement. Although it wasn’t his placement of choice he embraced the purpose of the week and has volunteered at the centre every Saturday since then and has become a valued member of the team.

Brenda Coveney, Sandy Smart, Nic Banham and Suzy Bale have all continued many years of outstanding service to the Branch and without their support hundreds of animals would not have had the chance of finding their forever homes. Sincerest thanks to you all.

Michele Carr

Branch, Clinic and Animal Centre Manager

Wildlife Annual Report for 2022

During 2022 the Branch admitted 57 wild animals and birds (1 gull, 11 feral pigeons, 4 collared doves, 1 frog, 7 ducklings, 1 fox cub, 13 woodpigeons, 5 starlings, 2 wild mice, 2 robins, 2 goldfinches, 3 magpies, 2 hedgehogs and 3 sparrows)

28 animals and birds were successfully treated and released back to the wild (8 feral pigeons, 2 collared doves, 4 woodpigeons, 3 starlings, 2 mice, 2 robins, 2 goldfinches, 1 magpie, 1 hedgehog and 3 sparrows)

15 sadly died due to their injuries, age or sickness (2 feral pigeons, 1 collared dove, 1 frog, 7 woodpigeons, 2 starlings, 1 magpie and 1 hedgehog)

All of the woodpigeons that passed away were victims of car collisions. Of all the birds they have a habit of walking on roads and leave it too late to fly off when a car approaches them.

1 gull, 7 ducklings and a fox cub were relocated to larger wildlife facilities and 1 gull, 1 woodpigeon, 1 magpie and 1 hedgehog were euthanised on veterinary advice.

The outbreak of Avian Flu nationally had an impact on the birds we could admit to the centre although thankfully most of the restrictions imposed we already had in place as part of our normal protocol, like keeping all birds under cover and isolation provisions.

For clarification, we are often asked why sometimes the numbers of causalities released, relocated etc differ from the animals admitted. This is because some of the animals may already have been in care at the end of the previous year but have not been ready for release etc until the start of this year.

Michele Carr

Branch, Clinic and Animal Centre Manager

Charity Shop Annual Report for 2022

At the start of the year our Charity Shop at Well’s Rd, Strood was closed for a couple of weeks for major electrical works to be carried out.

Our popular jumble rumbles at the shop have had to be put on hold for a while and have been replaced for now with periodic half price sales. These have proved to be very popular and have generated much needed income as well as helping to reduce stock levels. The shop has always been well supported with large numbers of donations received on a regular basis and the half price sales provide space for new items to be displayed.

Other events held at the shop were an Easter Raffle and a cake sale. Our shop manager’s young grandson Leon, wanted to help the animals and held a cake sale which raised £113.15. It was lovely to see someone of the younger generation wanting to be actively involved and Leon was presented with a certificate, a ‘I’ve helped the RSPCA’ badge and an animal colouring book for his wonderful effort.

Thanks to the superb efforts of Emma Smith, Wendy Medhurst and their very dedicated team of volunteers 2022 brought us the second highest yearly takings since we opened in 2013 so a huge, well deserved thank you to you all.

Michele Carr

Branch, Clinic and Animal Centre Manager

Kent Annual Branch Report

Branch Report 2022 - Inspectorate Group Kent

Chief Inspector Nick Wheelhouse

ARO Lisa Miller 16142 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 2022 Kent Group annual branch report.

A few team changes in 2022 saw Inspector Rosie Wren join us following the conclusion of her maternity leave in the Spring of 2022, following her transfer from the London South Group. We also welcomed ARO Lisa Miller, also from London South. Lisa joined our group whilst at the beginning of her maternity leave and we look forward to welcoming her back on the road in 2023! Rosie Russon was successful in her application for the secondment to the Wilberforce team at the end of 2022 and will be working on this ever changing project throughout 2023. We wish her the best of luck for her 12 month secondment.

As always, the start of the year 2022 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.

2022 continued to be a year of change and we continued to battle the aftermath of Covid, seeing an increase of abandoned animals or households where owners were struggling to continue to meet the needs of pets that were gained during the coronavirus lockdowns of 2020 & 2021. Although this was predicted, it was a real challenge and towards the end of 2022 it was particularly difficult to cope with the extra intake of animals into our branch & headquarter centres - putting extra strain on our committed officers when desperately needing to remove animals from a dire situation.

The unexpected cost of living crisis which developed in 2022 also had an impact and we saw more genuine need in people who may have owned pets for a long time but then started to struggle as the year progressed and many found their circumstances had taken a downward turn. A number of branches were able to assist with veterinary care and supplying pet food to those in need, for which we are very grateful.

Throughout the year avian influenza kept a tight hold on both wild and domestic bird populations and the group had many calls for ill and stricken birds, particularly swans / geese and seabirds which fall into the highest risk category. We were particularly saddened to see first hand the way the disease decimated the wild gannet population along the coast in Kent and the swan population on lakes in the Swindon area of the group. Although the group is glad that they do carry the means to end suffering humanely - it still takes its toll when dealing with and seeing such vast numbers of suffering wildlife - and for their extra hard work and professionalism dealing with this disease, I am grateful.

2022 also saw the roll out of the ‘Cancel out Cruelty’ Campaign in the summer - in August our National Control centre took more neglect and cruelty complaints as a priority and signposted / diverted some wildlife collection calls to other wildlife charities.

Kent has continued to see a huge number of calls relating to puppy farming following the boom of breeding and selling during COVID. 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.

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 2022. 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 2022 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.

We also assisted on the British Horse Soceity’s equine neutering clinic at Ashford Market again in 2022, following the success of the 2021 event. The photos show two rescues from the Ashford area.

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.

In October these kittens were picked up having been initially abandoned by the mum, were cared for until we could catch mum and reunite them all. The badger cub was collected from Dover and cared for at Mallydams before being released.

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.

In December we had two chickens dumped in a skip at the recycling centre. They are looked after by the branch and then transferred to RSPCA Millbrook for rehoming! Also, amongst many other rescues, a badger in a swimming pool and Kent Fire and Rescue assisted with a large platform to attempt a 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.

This cat was rescued from a tree with the assistance of Kent Fire and Rescue and reunited with a relieved owner. The rabbits were collected from a house full of Myxomatosis, Insp Nash took them home following treatment and they were rehomed by RSPCA Leybourne.

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

We rescued Milo the cat from a fox hole in Greenhithe, having been seen running down there following being hit by a car. Kent Fire and Rescue assisted with the rescued and he was reunited with his owner.

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.

Miss Peahen who was picked up in July and whose treatment and boarding was paid for by Folkestone Branch was rehomed in at the end of the year off to her new home.

We also saw AWQO Lucy Smith join our team as a Animal Rescue Volunteer, here is Lucy during her face mask fitting, required for bird collections during Avian Flu.

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

This Ganet was picked up in an orchard in Tonbridge miles away from the coast. He was taken to the vets for a check up.

This deer was found following an RTC, found to have no injuries and was transferred to a deer specialist.

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

In November, we had 3 puppies dumped inside a food waste bin at Leybourne Lakes and found by a member of the public. Two of the three puppies survived and were looked after by RSPCA Leybourne.

This Western Hognose was collected in Larkfield and transferred to South Essex Wildlife Hospital who rehomed the snake from there.

RSPCA – MEDWAY WEST BRANCH COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2022-2023

Elected at AGM held on 10[th] May 2022 (In alphabetical order)

Ms Sarah Campbell 16 Kings Avenue, Rochester. ME1 3DS

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

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

Mrs Maureen Downard 26 The Ridgeway, Chatham. ME4 6PD

Mrs Shellie Hyde (Hon. Minutes Secretary) 16 Priestfields, Rochester. ME1 3AG

Mrs Veronica Mitchell 14 Norah Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7EP

Mrs Helen Thomas (Hon. Vice Chairman) Greenborough House, Warren Lane, Hartlip. ME9 7XL

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

CO-OPTED MEMBERS

Mrs Jackie Hazelden 60 Harptree Drive, Chatham, ME5 0TF

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 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 FOR RSPCA KENT- MEDWAY WEST CHAIUTY NO: 209192

RSPCA KENT- MEDWAY WEST INDEX TO THE FINANC.IAL STATEMENT8 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 P*ge Independent ExanJiner'5 Report Statement of FlnanclAI Attivities Bal¥n¢e Sheet Notes to the Aecounts

INDFPFNDENT ExA￿NER's REPORT STEES OF RSPCA KENT- MEDWAY WEST BRANCH THET We Teport on the arcouDts of th¢ TTUSt Imedway West Brattch} forthe year ended 31Y December2022, whith are set out on pag¢s 2 10 1 Rcs ¢ctive Re$ onsibilities ofTru$tees Examlner The charity'% tn]stee.4 are r¢8pon%ibl¢ for the prcparatiott of the atcounts. Th¢ charity'5 trust¢¢s consider thai an audit is not required this y¢ar (under s¢clion 144 121 of the Charities Ati 2011 Ith¢ C.hariii¢s Act) and thai an independertl examination is n¢¢dd. It is our responsibility lo.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 acr., lo lollow the procedures laid down in th¢ General Directions give# by the Charity Commi5$10D UtLd¢r s¢ction 14515llbl of the ChaTilies Act and 10 4tate whetherp3rticular matters have come lo our attention. Basts of Inde ent Examiner's Re Our exatnination was ¢arri¢d out in accordance with rhe general Directions given by th¢ c.harity C.ommisstoners. An ex3Tnination includes a revi¢w of th¢ accounting records kept by the charity ?Dd a comparison of ihe accounts presented with thos¢ records. It a150 includcs eonsidcraiioll of any unu*ual items or di5closur¢s in thc accounts. attd seekittg explanation5 from you a5 irusiees eonceming any such t[￿tte[s. The PTocedur¢s undenaken do nor provide all the evidence Ih3t would b¢ Tquir¢d in an audjt, and eonsequenily no opitjion 14 given a4 to wh¢ih¢T the aceothiis present a 'true and fJir view. and th¢ r¢port is limiicd 10 (hose maiieTS sel out in the stst¢m¢nt b¢low. Inde endent Ex8miner's Statement In eonrteLlion with Our examinaliun, no matt¢T has COTne to our attention.. which gives US Teasunable caus¢ to b¢li¢v¢ that in any material rcspwt, the r¢quircmenis.' to keep accounting f¢coTd4 in accordance with s¢ciJon 130 ofihe Chorities ALI", and to p￿par¢ accounts which accord Mih the ae£ountinE records And tomply with the #¢¢oun¢ing requirem¢nis ofihc Chariiies Aci have noi been mct.. or to which, our opinion, attention should be dTawn in order to enabl¢ g PTnp¢r und¢r%latHling of the accounts lobe Ched. Signed . Thompson Elphiek Chart¢r¢d C¢rtifi¢d AccountBn Th¢ Corn¢r House, 2 High Streei, Ayl¢sford. Kent ME20 7BG Datc 6ApTi12023.................................. Pag¢ I

RSPCA KENT- Medway Wtst ststtwent of FinAn¢lal Aetlvitlt F￿r th¢ y¢ir tNded Jlsi Detmbe 2022 3111212 31112nD21 Notes Unrestrirted Fllrtd5 UThrestricttd di lthttsmlttg Rs￿￿Tce$ Income lld end0T4￿¢￿ts 71.707 57.582 Charitable a¢tiMtie6 Tradin¥aaiviiies 74.594 56.604 InvestnKm income 70 299 Totsl lo￿541 134,579 EipeDditur¢ Raisingfill 47.678 32,076 Charitabl¢ 8¢1iviti¢5 92,722 82,418 Tol*l 141b tt mTrv¢rntnt oifuDd$ 26,14 Recondllidon of htDdi: TtytAI (w￿￿5 brou¥bt ffjnward 327.007 31h5.922 Total fund5 ¢Arrkd firnrd 1353 147 E327.W7 Pay2

RSPCA KENT. Modwy We BlDtt Sbott 1$ t 31 D¢¢tmber 2022 3111212022 3111212L121 Nvt¢> Urlrestrltttd Fwu¢J5 ullre51rirt￿1 Funds Ixed 451ets IDts.547 102,779 CurreDt ssets Stoek Debtors Cash at baDk and in h¥nd Totsi CUrr¢￿t Ass¢t& 5.166 3.550 247213 255.93 4,943 2,72U 219.665 227J27 Credlior£'. anNwnt5 falling due rythirt ort¢ yeaT io 3.329 3.099 ¢t Currtnt knets 224328 Total fitt as#et £353.147 *327.IJO7 FUliDS OF THE CHARITY UnT¢$thcled inc4>mc funds 12 353,147 327.007 TotAI £353.147 £327,D07 AppToved by ibe mstees ands1￿cl IXJ th¢ir ￿knI(by". D DO￿￿￿[d Ichairnwil 6 April 2023 Dale Page 3

RSPCA KENT. Medwy West ot¢$ to tht Aecou￿t% For thyÈHr pThdpd 31stDe¢ember 2012 BASIS of prepArtlts BAsis of prtpratltr and 5W65ment of golDE These accounis bE¢ll pr¢paTed under thehistontal conY¢ntion with itcms rKogn15ed ai os¢ or ¢ransaeiion wÈlue unlcss otherwisesiaied irt theTelevant notelsl io thebeuccixmL%. Thc am)UDts have bttts prtparpd In acctydanee with.. th¢ Statement of Recoll￿￿ndcd Pradi¢e.' Accouniin¥2nd Rcportins by Charities prcparing IhLYr aeeDunt$ in ¥¢ordance with thc Financial Rcp>ning StarEdard applicable in ihe UK and R¢public oflTelAnd (FRS 101 I Ib5uedoTr 16 Juty2014 andwjth.. the Firtanrial Reporting StAKdard ypplicable ID tbe United Kingdom ￿ Republie of Ir¢kndlFRS 1021 And theChanrie5 Ac$ 2011 and applicableTC8ulaiioDs. Colttg tDThf¢ These atruun15 have been prepartsl on a 8QiD¥ concern b&sis artd thereare DO m8ierial uncertainiiC% rt13t¢l tnevents or£￿di￿On& thaira5isnifiCe￿1 dollbt on the chariW5 ability to coniiDue as a goingronrern. IJ CbAnge of CCOUttllttg pTrllry The &¢collnts PT¢senl a true 4nd fAirvitwand Ihe accouniingpoliciÈs adopted areihost ollilin¢d in ￿￿e 2. NochAnBtS itsarwuniins estIn￿￿ hAVe￿¢￿Tr￿] in ihe reportth#p¢ri(Kll3.46 FRS 102 SOiiP). M•¢erfal prforytAr*rrDP No maierial prioryvdr tnorhavebttD identified in therwort￿periodl3.41 FRS 102 SDRP}. Pap4

RSPCA KENT- M¢dwy W￿¢ For tbt yt&r t￿1¢￿ 31st Dttember 2022 Note 2 Ac¢rJuntln8 ￿11¢1 Incor Thls slanrlardlistof8c¢ountingpolides h8&b8&n appliedbythe ¢hartty. orBddilionalpoli¢y h&s bgen 8dDpled Ihen lths 1$ éérailedin the boxbel(Iw. Recognbtlon of Incomo These are Ir￿u48d in the Stalernent of Financial Aclvthes ISOFAI ￿n.. iha charity becomgs entitled to the it is more likely than rth thai the the monotary value can be rftasured OFlstting Thare hats rrt) offsetting of8S68ts and liabilthes. or Sncome and exppn5es. unless requlrad 0￿M)Itted bv th8 FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102. Grant5 and donatloTh8 Grants and donations are only Indudod in the SOFA whw the Income recogniti￿ criteria are met1S.1010 5.12 FRS102 SORPI. Legacl•s Lo98GieS are Incl￿ed In the SOFA whBn receipt is probable. that Is, when there has been grantof obale, the execut4rs have estsblished that ther• aTe suffiC￿nI assets in the astate and any Condit￿n$ attached to Ihe18gacy are wlh8r within the control of Ihe charity or have been mel. T8x r8¢18lms on donatlofis and glfts Gift Ad re￿1¥able InclLhJ8d in in¢x)me when there Is a valid declaration from th& dcmr. Any &ft Aid 8mouni rècovered on a donation Is considered to be pertof th81 gfft and is treated as an addth.on to the 53me fund as tha inthal donation unless the donoror the terms of the appeal have $PBGified oth8￿18&. Donated good5 Donaled gc)ds ¥8 mea5ur8d atf8tr value I1￿ amount fry %Yhich Ihe a88et Could be exthangedl unle55 impractical lo do so. Tr cost of any stock of g(xxJs donated fordislribubon to bpneficiaries is d8emed to ￿ the fair value of those gift$ al tho lime of th￿r receipt and Ih8yare r8COgnis8d on race4Pt. In tho reporbNJ pèric￿ in whiGh the 5tock5 are dislribLrted. they are recrynised as an eynse atthe carrying amount of the stocks al dSstdbutS0n. Donated go￿8 for resale are measured al fair value Oh Initial recognition. whi¢tt is the eypected proceeds from sale less iho expocltd costs of 5Ble. and recogni9￿ in'ln¢ome from other tradir acllviues. Mlh thè ¢orre5ponding stock recognised in the balanGe sheet. on its sale the valu? of Stock is charg8d agalnst'lncoTT￿ frorn other trading actyw118s' and the prrtel& from sale are a150 rer￿gnISed a5'1ncom8 from othar tradirvj &ti¥ibes'. GoLNls donated far (TrgrAng us& by the charty are recowised as tangible fixed assets and SnGluded in the SoFAas incomin9 res(X￿e¥ when receivab￿. Grfis in kind for use by the chantyaro included in the SOFA as irKome from donatJn$ vthen receivab￿. Donated &enfice5 and faciliiles Donated semces and facih'ties are includ•Y In the SOFA whpn received at the of th8 gfftto the charity provlded Ihtrvalue of the grfl can b8 r￿asured r8li8bly. D￿eted 80rvices and facilities that are consumed immedlatsiy are recogni5ed as ineome with an equivalent amount ro￿￿nis￿l as an expense under Ihe apDroDri818 haadino in thtr SOFA. Support tosts The ¢harity ha8 incurred eyoendilurtr on SUPPDrt cost5. Volunteer h•lp value of any voluntary help recoiv8d is not irKlud8d In thè acrA)unts PArt 15 d65criW in th8 tru51ees' annu81 report. Imtome from Intorost. This is in¢knded in the ac¢¢uni$ when receipl is yobsblo and amount receiv&le can be measured royatti•s and dlvldends r8lk8bly. Page 5

RSPCA KENT- Medway Welt otey to the Accounts r the ytar tDded 31st Der¢mb¢r 2122 Expen411ture 8nd Ilabllltlol Llablllty r•¢ognition L￿bIlitIeS are re(x)gnised W￿re11 * mre Ilkely than rKJI that there is a legal CY construclve 0￿19ation committing the charity lo pay out r88ource¥ 8nd thè amount of the oNig8tion can be measured ¥￿th rea8￿ab￿ ¢ert81fity. Go￿rnants and Support Cost5 Support costs have been allrKaled tthen g￿r￿anCe Gr>sts and other Support. Govemance ¢x)sts comrmse all ¢osl$ invoknng puNic accountsbS11ty of th& chafity and its Corn￿10￿¢e wilh r8guLqtlon and wod practice. Supwrt C081s Inc4ud8 ¢ÉntrBI functi￿ aTrJ havo b88n allocated to 8ctivty cost tategorvas on a ba5iS consistent wilh the use of resources, eg all(Kaling property costs by floor aws. or per eapSta. Staff costs by the lime Spent and other costs by their usage. Rqdundancy ¢08t The charity made no redundancy paytnen15 the r8WtSng perftyj. Dotsrrod incorne No malenal nem of deferred incA)me has been Included in the acixjunls. Credltors The Charity has creditors which are measured 81 setuernent arrounts less any trade discounts Provisions for liabllltlos A liability is m88surd on recognibryi 31 its historical wsi and then subsequently measured at th& b8sl e5timale of Ihe amount required to settle the ob￿gatIOn al Ihe reportiny date Basi¢ floa￿141 1ThstNmènt8 Tho charity a¢wunts for financial instruments on inth'al recognition a5 per paragraph 10.7 FRS102 SORP. Subsequani measurement is as per p8r8graphs 11.1710 11.19. FRS102 SORP. 2.4 ASSETS Tanglble fix•d a&sÈts for by chavlty Thèse are capitalised rfthey can be used for more than ￿ year. 8rKI costal ltrast£1,(KKJ The deprecialiort r3tcs rurr¢mly in use for fixa a55cls held for use by ihe chBrityareAS follilwS-.- Freehold Propcrty 2Vo<)o the rtducinE balaNce Fixthjres and E4uipmcnt 2510 on the reducing balanc Moior Vehicle 25¥0 the reducing bAl8nce Cowvt¢r Effjiipmenl 25% balanc¢ Sto¢k8 and work In st￿ks h&kJ ftr8ale a6 part of nwharlt8b￿ Irad8 8r8 maasured at the lower or c05tor net realisa￿a Goods or seM¢es provKled as partof a charitable actmty ar8 measured ai nat rèali5Bble vglue based on the serwce potantlal wovldèd by item5 of stock. Wort in twjress Is v8lLd èt cost less anYfore5eea￿e1o5s Ihat Is Ilk8ly to ctcur on thtr coritraGt Dobtors Debtors linBluding trade debtors and loans receNab￿l are mtsasur￿ on initial recognitson 81 Sett￿ment amounl aftar any trade discounts or ￿m￿nt advanced by charlty. Subsequenly, they are measured al the cash or other c0nsidèr8tiL￿ expected lo be re¢￿ve￿. Pagp 6

RSPCA KE￿T- MEdwi}'WHt oies tolhe Aec•unt5 Fortht ytAr ¢Dd¢d 315¢ Dv¢eMber ZD21 3111112022 U•rnstrkt¢ 3111212Q21 Urlresirkied IEgcle5'. tkna5Nmsand Gift Aid LwLiE5 fjen¢r￿l8tknls by8DNtrnll)Envother¢barities Membershtpsubsetiptionsand Spon￿rshipsWhl¢h arein Substance dDnallDnS tX)nted8oBd5, r￿lI1￿¢Sand seTri¢ (Xlier 32.155 39,346 25.427 Cbritbte xrti¥ibeb'. CoTrsultation¥v¥¢in¢¥(yrniion5 &DtU8S Rcnt rcce]vcd Othff trxdlDÉ a¢tbvlltS'. sak ot SMIS 11)tJ ¢lub 74.594 56. 56.6fv1 Ineome Iti)rn knvwlmpnts: Inter& 70 70 Other 299 299 TOTAL INCOME PaJ* 7

RSPCA KENT- Medwiv Weyt Nvtc$to the A¢cots￿ts Ftsrthtveir eThd¢d 3151 D¢¢ethber2022 Note4 tsf Èipe•ditu 31111nozz Unresnlcied ruDds 31112ll021 UTrrestricted d$ EApe•dlture tsrt Incutred %¢eking donal￿ OperniingrncrnbErshipxbenwts andsrtial lotterits StO8in¥ funthising ¢v¢nts Operaiim¥chantysknps AdvertisinE. tEwkwin& dire￿ tiwla￿ pvblicity (hhcrtrading a<tiviti¢s Rtht coll￿￿On.prOpc￿rYlls charges 162 17,443 832 2.343 18.058 47. 32. RSPCA HQ Vtterirtary AccounL8 Dni85,ID cb¥s & Cllwcconsu￿1blCs (iovcrnancc cDsl% 6.856 6,455 74.437 63.402 TOTAL L¥PEYDITVRE 140.4 Pay6 8

RSPCA KLNT- Medwy Wtt For tbe ye4r tnd¢O 31st Decembtr1022 DetaI￿Orte￿￿ of ¢Aprndlmre 5.1 Ftt5 fvr ¢A￿I￿a￿on Df Iht ¢c•u￿ts J111212022 31112121121 txmlntr's fe her kgll & pYoftsJion41 [¢¢5 wid lo Ibe IDdepettdÈthtQxamln¢r 1.750 2.719 4.469 3.ws Note 6 Pald employ¢ 6.1 Stsff Cos 31112nfj22 31112tt02J Salar￿5 ￿ageS 70529 51.933 Total $t&ff ¢fjst5 tmploytt5 r£¢elV￿ emplovee betspfits (txclllthn% ¢mplTryer peDsioD ¢Dsts) forthe r¢pTrTlSn2 pfrrlod •fthDte thxnI60.fjfMJ JIIIZll022 btrr Thè parts of th¢ ¢bAritY In whleb the e￿PI￿ve￿ WQTk Cbarltablè Actiwlies Note7 T•DBibIef￿¢d w5ets FrEthold Compuier PL•u( tDd & Equlpm¢nt m•chlntrY ￿￿￿din%5 IDd motor ehkles eqlllpjthtrtt Fixtur¢5, Tthj 1st 2022 9.083 9.041 198.957 Additions REvalUa￿L￿]5 315t Dtc¢mber2Q12 9.083 9,041 7.2 Depre¢itknm I￿a ImpHIr￿eThts Isi JDuar¥ 2022 9.013 8,362 96.177 DiswL4 Deprecjarinn 3151 D￿et￿b￿r 2022 2.040 69.207 2.232 9.D30 11.641 9¥.41Q 7J book etbDok vilyE xi Is¢Jan￿gry 21122 v•lutaiJlst De¢ethr 2022 lo2.￿5 99.965 70 679 25 102.779 509 20 I￿.547 Page 9

RSPCA KENT. Mtdw•y Wost Notes to the Acc•u￿1$ For tht yerendtd 31st Dere]DbEr2022 Storks &1 AThatys15 tsfthcks h¢lJ 31112nfj22 5iiiia021 4.723 443 5.166 Stsrk ID 5bop 4.943 Debtors pryymeNtS A￿￿YsiS o(dtbtQT5 311121102Z 3111212D21 TMd¢ d¢bwr¥ Prep4vmfrr•ts and at(rlled Othet debtors Tota] 479 i.ioo 3.550 990 2.720 Note 10 c￿￿1t￿T5 and ttrua]s AngJy5Js ofcredlknys AmTruTrt5 falbts¥due wlt]un yeAr 3111212022 311J212Q21 A¢rrll4h d¢lerred IDeoJDÈ Dd Otber trndltors Total 1.706 1,623 2.225 874 3.329 Nat2 11 Cash At b#Nk thd 3111Y2fj22 J111212021 Short term depos115 C*sh At b￿￿k and tsn ToiAI 48.276 48206 Pgge 10

RSPCA KENf.Medw•)'WL¥t •¢es i• tbeA¢¢•thrtt For the)e•r ended31st Det¢mbor 2fy21 Iyotp 11 CharltyfuThds 12.1 DetiU5 Df llutpriAI beld and ￿￿emEnts the CURREN'T rePD￿nE p¢wlod Fllnd balanc 1st Fund T)Trt PwTPObt n Ith¢tsmE ExpeDdlknTe Trinrfen Giln5Dd 31st DKernbtr 2022 2•22 fuThJ Nl 327.￿7 166,541 1140.4001 Tfjta] Fund5 327.￿7 166J41 12.2 DetiU¥ ofmitrf4] f¥nds beld Jllotywthellt$ durltt¢ tbe PRE￿￿Ous rryartiug ptriad FuDd b91iAceb Purpo RÈsirietfioDI Type In¢om¢ EApendlbJre Trnsft CA￿1 loJ#J Deetmbcr 2Qll zi GElleralPWr￿￿ fund Vnrwtrj¢ted bjnd 3(KS,922 134.579 1114.4941 327,￿7 Ttil Fundi 3(hS.922 134.579 327.fffj7 Page 11