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2023-12-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 210743

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

FOR

CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA

Spain Brothers & Co Chartered Accountants Westgate House 87 St Dunstans Street Canterbury Kent CT2 8AE

CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

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Report of the Trustees 1 to 9
Independent Examiner's Report 10
Statement of Financial Activities 11
Balance Sheet 12
Cash Flow Statement 13
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 14
Notes to the Financial Statements 15 to 26
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 27 to 28
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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trustees of the Royal Society for the Protection of Animals (RSPCA) Canterbury & District Branch (the Branch) present their Annual Report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31st December 2023.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting policies set out in notes to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) FRS 102 as the Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the UK and Republic of Ireland (effective 1 January 2019).

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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The overall mission of the Branch is to promote the work and objectives of the National Society of the RSPCA - by lawful means to seek to prevent cruelty, promote kindness and alleviate suffering of animals - in accordance with the policies of the Society. The Branch aims to fulfil this mission within its District through education, encouragement, communication and other activities.

The Branch’s key aims are to provide suitable homes for as many animals as it receives, from all sources, to provide proper care and rehabilitation for abandoned or mistreated animals and to promote animal welfare across its District. Animals in the care of the Branch receive veterinary health checks, treatment, vaccination, neutering and microchipping and are assessed for suitable homing.

Public Benefit Statement

The Trustees have reviewed the outcomes and achievements of the Branch in relation to their objectives and activities for the year to ensure they remain focused on the charitable aims of both the trust and the Society and to continue to deliver benefits to the public, as prescribed by the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit. This is illustrated by the following activities:-

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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

The Branch generates revenue from its retail shops, from donations, fundraising projects and other activities. This revenue is used to support various activities to achieve its objectives, including the operation of its main animal welfare and operational centre, known as the Canterbury & District Animal Centre (CADAC) which also provides other welfare services to external bodies, including other branches of the RSPCA.

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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

CADAC is licensed to care for up to 80 cats in specially designed units and it is estimated that around 250 cats will be cared for and successfully re-homed each year. During 2023, 325 cats were re-homed via the Centre (compared to 266 in 2022).

The following statistics are taken from the annual return to RSPCA's Head Office in Horsham.

SUMMARY OF ANIMAL WELFARE ACTIVITIES for RSPCA Canterbury & District Branch:-

IN Entry Route

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||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |Animals in need - Inspectorate|Dog|Cat|Rabbit|Misc|Total| |Inspectorate case animals|0|27|0|0|27| |Inspectorate welfare concern|0|88|0|0|88| |Inspectorate - networked from PBE/society hospital|0|19|0|2|21| |Animals in need - Other Branch welfare concern|0|201|0|0|201| |Unowned sick & injured via NCC|0|0|0|0|0| |Pet Retreat, Home for Life & born on site|0|0|0|0|0| |Transfers from RSPCA centres|0|59|0|0|59| |Returns|0|18|0|0|18| |Total in - Animals in need|0|412|0|2|414| |OUT| |Dog|Cat|Rabbit|Misc|Total| |Rehomed|0|325|0|2|327| |Died|0|2|0|0|2| |Transferred out - other RSPCA|0|0|0|0|0| |Transferred out - non RSPCA|0|0|0|0|0| |Other|0|57|0|0|57| |PTS|0|38|0|0|38| |Total out|0|422|0|2|424| |Home visiting| |Dog|Cat|Rabbit|Misc|Total| |Pre-home visits|0|178|0|0|178| |Post-home visits|0|119|0|0|119| |Micro-Chipping| |Dog|Cat|Rabbit|Misc|Total| |Branch animals|0|152|0|0|252| |Other RSPCA animals|0|0|0|0|0| |Public/other owned - clinic|0|0|0|0|0| |Public/other owned - other|6|303|32|0|341| |Total|6|455|32|0|493| |Neutering| |Dog|Cat|Rabbit|Misc|Total| |Branch animals|0|214|0|0|214| |Other RSPCA animals|0|0|0|0|0| |Public/other owned - clinic|0|0|0|0|0| |Public/other owned - other|2|257|29|0|288| |Total|2|471|29|0|502|

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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

Welfare Assistance (veterinary care)

Welfare Assistance (veterinary care)
Dog Cat Rabbit Misc Total
Other RSPCA animals (non - Branch) 0 7 0 0 7
Public/other owned - clinic 0 0 0 0 0
Public/other owned - other 2 10 0 0 12
Sub-Total 2 17 0 0 19
PTS at owner's insistence 0 0 0 0 0

Feral Cats

Feral Cats Neutered and Released 57 57
Length of Stay in Care
No. of non-Case animals
Dog
Cat
Rabbit
Misc
Total
0-3 months
0
31
0
0
31
4-6 months
0
7
0
0
7
Over 6 months
0
0
0
0
0
Total
0
38
0
0
38

Fundraising initiatives

During 2023, fundraising events raised £1,729, mainly from two Christmas wreath-making workshops held at the animal centre.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Reserves policy

It is Branch policy to maintain free reserves (unrestricted funds not held as tangible assets) of the Branch at a level of between six to nine months' unrestricted expenditure. As the Branch relies heavily on donations and legacies, both of which can fluctuate enormously from year to year, it is felt prudent to maintain reserves at this level in order to fund the running of the animal centre and other animal welfare work across the District.

Trustees are of the opinion that the existing level of reserves is sufficient to meet any reduction in incoming resources during the next six to nine months.

Restricted Funds

The Branch had restricted funds of £225,403 at the end of 2023, the bulk of which is the balance of the funds transferred from the Sheppey Branch at point of merger and a grant from RSPCA National society to equip an unused building as an accommodation centre for alternative lifestyle (feral) cats.

Investment Policy

It was decided by the Trustees to focus on liquidity and the availability of operating cash; but due to the better returns now available, it is planned to deposit a lump sum into a charity savings account during 2024.

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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The Branch generated income of £740,048 in 2023 (£489,190 in 2022) and incurred expenses of £646,783 (£618,026 in 2022), giving a surplus before recognised gains and losses on investments of £92,932 (deficit of £128,837 in 2022). The income for the year included legacies of £58,702 (£1,000 in 2022) and a number of grants which are listed below.

Expenditure in 2023 was higher than in 2022 due to the increased number of cats taken and rehomed during the year, with veterinary and staff costs were higher than in the previous year as a direct result.

The Branch received a number of grants and donations during 2023 from several sources, totalling £181,558 (£88,540 in 2022), some of which are restricted:

RSPCA South East Regional Board £10,000 Restricted (neutering scheme) RSPCA South East Regional Board £10,000 Restricted (welfare assist scheme) RSPCA South East Regional Board £19,582 Unrestricted RSPCA National Society £66,220 Restricted (feral cat accommodation) RSPCA National Society £49,992 Restricted (capacity increase) RSPCA National Society £900 Restricted (food bank) RSPCA National Society £10,000 Unrestricted Kent Community Foundation £5,000 Restricted (CADAC grounds) PetPlan £4,864 Restricted (neutering events) Association of Dogs and Cats Homes £1,500 Restricted (food) Association of Dogs and Cats Homes £3,500 Unrestricted

The RSPCA grants are recognised as Related Party Transactions.

Overall shop income increased year on year, rising from £232,398 in 2022 to £281,852 in 2023. This was mainly due to increased opening hours in our Whitstable shop and an exceptionally good year in our Herne Bay shop.

CADAC: overall operating costs of £309,405 (£283,665 in 2022), with wages costs for CADAC being £129,089 (£120,316 in 2022). Increased wages costs result from higher activity levels in intake and rehoming, plus the effect of wage inflation.

All Trustees are unpaid and provide their time on a regular basis helping the Branch in its strategic direction and implementation of operational activities.

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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

FUTURE PLANS

Our strategic plan for 2024 and beyond is currently being developed by the Trustees in consultation with staff and volunteers.

Mission & Guiding Principles

As per the mission statement of the national RSPCA, the Branch will by lawful means seek to prevent cruelty, promote kindness and alleviate undue suffering of animals. Further, as guiding principles the Branch aims to fulfil this mission within our district through education, encouragement and communication.

Vision

Our vision is of a caring world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion.

Values

We shall deliver our business and operation with compassion, integrity, vision, leadership and commitment.

Core Strategies

Our core strategies are….....

  1. We will actively work across the communities in our district to educate and promote responsible pet ownership and compassion and kindness towards all animals as sentient beings

  2. We will seek to rehabilitate and rehome as many animals as possible on an ongoing basis, prioritising those most in need to assist the national Inspectorate

  3. We will maintain a robust but nimble governance model to ensure the current and future legality, safety and financial stability of the Branch

  4. We will consider and manage risk and seek to improve the quality of our business processes and procedures

  5. We will always operate our activities with a commitment to legal, health & safety and environmental requirements. We are committed to the safety of people and animals.

  6. We will constantly seek opportunities to improve and add to the facilities we operate within our Branch, always mindful of financial and human resources

  7. We will recruit and retain a group of committed trustees, who will possess a diversity of skills to facilitate the delivery of the Branch objectives

  8. We will recruit and retain a group of trained and well equipped full/part-time/zero hours' staff to reflect the needs and demands of the Branch. We will always treat our staff with respect and ensure that their working conditions are safe and conform with at least minimum regulatory requirements

  9. We will recruit and retain a committed group of volunteers, recognizing that they are the lifeblood of the Branch

  10. We will manage and maintain our assets to ensure value is retained to the benefit of the Branch

  11. We will have a robust and transparent procurement process to ensure we extract maximum value from our vendors

  12. We will maximize our revenue generation through efficient operation of our chain of shops.

  13. We will actively explore and develop all other viable sources of revenue generation.

  14. Our aim will be to become self-financing for our animal welfare activities through our own commercial activities.

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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Organisational Structure

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SCPA) was founded on 16 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 and its work is governed by this Act and, more recently, by the Animal Welfare Act 2006, as well as by the Rules of the Society. Membership of the RSPCA is by subscription and may be on life, annual, ex-officio or junior basis.

The RSPCA 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 and operation of their charitable activities by a central organisation, headquarters, regional networks and local branches, of which this Branch is one.

Representatives of the branches, regional and national organisations meet on an annual basis to consider all issues affecting animal welfare and to develop policies for the future pursuit of common aims.

Governance & Management

The RSPCA Canterbury and District Branch is a separately registered and autonomous branch of the RSPCA. The Branch is constituted as an unincorporated charity governed by the deed of trust and its governing document known as the `RSPCA Branch Rules’, which was issued by the RSPCA on 18 February 2002 and amended on 2 May 2012.

The Branch is governed by a Committee who are appointed Trustees of the Branch. This committee is essentially the Trust Board. Members of the Committee are appointed by vote each year at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The Trustees can co-opt up to three additional places during the year, and the co-opted Trustees can be elected by the Branch membership at the following year’s AGM. All trustees are briefed on their responsibilities as trustees prior to their acceptance of the role and are invited to attend any relevant induction and training in relation to their specific roles. The Committee is kept up to date on RSPCA general developments by the RSPCA Branch Partnership Managers, as well as via other advice communicated to us by the RSPCA on a regular basis.

Subject to the overall support of the RSPCA network, the Trustees control and monitor all fundraising and animal welfare initiatives of the Branch. The Trustees of the Branch have an individual and collective responsibility for the overall management of the Branch and its funds. The Trustees hold monthly meetings at which strategic decisions as to the performance and operation of the Branch are made.

The trustees are selected with their specialist knowledge in mind to support the branch in its affairs. Trustee selection processes over recent years have benefited the branch with their finance, retail, HR, legal and construction expertise from their primary roles.

The day-to-day running of the Canterbury and District Branch including the animal centre (CADAC) is delegated to the Senior Management Team consisting of the full-time Animal Welfare Manager, full-time Funding And Special Projects Manager and the part-time Finance Manager. This management team is supported in the day to day operation by directly employed staff some of whom are part-time, and c. 100 volunteers.

The Senior Management team has appointed leads for each of the Branch functions, with appropriate delegated authority from the Board of Trustees.

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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Charity number: Registered Charity number: 210743
Principal Address: Canterbury and District Animal Centre
Haseden Farm
Hersden, Canterbury
Island Road
Kent CT3 4JD
Trustees: Paul Neal (Chair)
Senior Staff: Natalie Schena (Treasurer)
Gemma Coleman (Secretary)
Keith Aldis
Vanessa Sparkes (joined 27/02/2024)
Alex Lawson (resigned 11/05/2023)
Paul Bragan Turner (resigned 12/09/ 2023)
Jon Yates
Amanda Wetz
Deana Stephens (joined 02/08/2023, resigned 29/03/2024)
Rebecca Jones (joined 01/03/2023)
Charlotte Heap (joined 27/02/2024)
Tara Luxford (Animal Welfare Manager)
Independent Examiner: Natalie Archer (Funding & Special Projects Manager)
Phil Browning (part-time Finance Manager)
Paul A Flood BFP. FCA.
Spain Brothers & Co.
Chartered Accountants
Westgate House
87 St. Dunstans Street
Canterbury
Kent CT2 8AE
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
........................................................................
P Neal - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA (the Trust) for the year ended 31st December 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Paul A Flood BFP.FCA. The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Spain Brothers & Co Chartered Accountants Westgate House 87 St Dunstans Street Canterbury Kent CT2 8AE

Date: .............................................

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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
5
General
Other trading activities
3
Investment income
4
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
Charitable activities
6
General
Other
Total
Net gains on investments
NET INCOME
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
Unrestricted
funds
£
208,238
105,622
277,804
332
591,996
193,527
369,633
28,795
591,955
-
41
1,323,842
1,323,883
Restricted
funds
£
148,052
-
-
-
148,052
393
52,440
2,328
55,161
-
92,891
132,512
225,403
2023
Total
funds
£
356,290
105,622
277,804
332
740,048
193,920
422,073
31,123
647,116
-
92,932
1,456,354
1,549,286
2022
Total
funds
£
204,831
55,285
228,828
246
489,190
174,565
410,466
32,995
618,026
149,206
20,370
1,435,984
1,456,354

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA

BALANCE SHEET 31ST DECEMBER 2023

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
11
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
12
Debtors
13
Prepayments and accrued income
Cash at bank
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
14
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
17
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
2023
£
948,056
3,144
29,646
5,338
600,749
638,877
(37,647)
601,230
1,549,286
1,549,286
1,323,883
225,403
1,549,286
2022
£
974,278
5,915
23,444
12,110
467,364
508,833
(26,757)
482,076
1,456,354
1,456,354
1,323,842
132,512
1,456,354

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:

............................................. P Neal - Trustee

............................................. V Sparkes - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA

CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Sale of investment property
Interest received
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in
the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the reporting period
2023
£
135,590
135,590
(2,537)
-
332
(2,205)
133,385
467,364
600,749
2022
£
(100,589)
(100,589)
(11,840)
149,206
246
137,612
37,023
430,341
467,364

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA

NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES OPERATING ACTIVITIES
2023 2022
£ £
Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial
Activities) 92,932 20,370
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges 28,759 28,683
Losses on investments - (149,206)
Interest received (332) (246)
Decrease in stocks 2,771 202
Decrease/(increase) in debtors 570 (5,383)
Increase in creditors 10,890 4,991
Net cash provided by/(used in) operations 135,590 (100,589)
2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS At 1.1.23 Cash flow At 31.12.23
£ £ £
Net cash
Cash at bank
467,364 133,385 600,749
467,364 133,385 600,749
Total 467,364 133,385 600,749

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

General information and basis of preparing the financial statements

Canterbury and District Branch of the RSPCA is an unincorporated charity, registered at the Charity Commission in England and Wales. The principal address is shown on page 9 of these financial statements. The nature of the charity's operations and principal activities are to promote the work of the RSPCA in the branch area, namely to use all lawful means to prevent cruelty, promote kindness to and alleviate suffering for animals.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair view'. This departure has evolved following the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity.

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

Income

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.

For donations to be recognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of performance before entitlement can be obtained then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled.

Gifts donated for resale are included as income when they are sold.

Donated services and facilities are only included in incoming resources where the benefit to the Branch is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material.

For legacies, entitlement is the earlier of the charity being notified of an impending distribution or the legacy being received. At this point income is recognised. On occasion legacies will be notified to the charity however it is not possible to measure the amount expected to be distributed. On these occasions, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed.

Income from trading activities includes income earned from fundraising events and trading activities to raise funds for the charity. Income is received in exchange for supplying goods and services in order to raise funds and is recognised when entitlement has occurred.

Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method and dividend and rent income is recognised as the charity's right to receive payment is established.

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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Income

Income from grants are recognised at fair value when the charity has entitlement after any performance conditions have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. If entitlement is not met then these amounts are deferred.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Freehold property - 2% on cost Fixtures and fittings - 15% on reducing balance Motor vehicles - 25% on reducing balance

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost (or deemed cost) or valuation less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended.

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost includes all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing stock to its present location and condition. Cost is calculated using the first-in, first-out formula. Provision is made for damaged, obsolete and slow-moving stock where appropriate.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Debtors and creditors receivable/ payable within one year

Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.

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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Pensions

The charity makes contributions into a defined contribution pension for employees. The annual contributions payable are charged to the statement of financial activities.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Contributions from RSPCA Inspector
Donations, collections and other voluntary income
Gift aid
Legacies and bequests
Grants
The legacies received in the year are attributed to unrestricted funds.
The grants received were as follows:
2023
£
92,376
19,600
4,054
58,702
181,558
356,290
2022
£
92,872
61,203
4,217
1,000
45,539
204,831
2023 2022
£ £
Brighton Grant - 16,500
Kickstart Grant - 5,717
Dover and Canterbury Council Covid Grants - 963
Purley Branch - 10,000
Guilford Branch - 20,000
Bromley Branch - 5,000
Chiltern Branch - 5,000
Plymouth Branch - 3,000
(RSPCA) South East Regional Board 26,706 22,360
Katherine Martin Trust 476 -
Kent Community Foundation for Environment Garden 5,000 -
Friends of South Godstone 66,220 -
PetPlan 4,864 -
RSPCA Capacity Fund 49,992 -
Association of Dogs and Cats (ADCH) 5,000 -
RSPCA 10,,000 -
Multi Animal 5,532 -
Rabbit Neutering 2,672 -
Food 424 -
SE Emergency 960 -
Multi Cat Vet Cost 1,663 -
Vet Treatment >£450 2,049 -
£181,558 £88,540

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

Fundraising events
Shop income
4.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest
5.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Subscriptions
General
Re-homing and treatment
income
General
6.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Charitable expenditure
Animal home costs
Establishment costs
Support costs
Governance costs
Analysis of total resources expended
Staff costs
Other costs
£
£
Cost of generating funds
- Shop costs
92,265
94,574
-Fundraising costs
-
3,737
- Purchases of goods
-
3,344
92,265
101,655
Charitable activities
-see above
223,252
201,185
315,517
302,840
Fundraising events
Shop income
4.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest
5.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Subscriptions
General
Re-homing and treatment
income
General
6.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Charitable expenditure
Animal home costs
Establishment costs
Support costs
Governance costs
Analysis of total resources expended
Staff costs
Other costs
£
£
Cost of generating funds
- Shop costs
92,265
94,574
-Fundraising costs
-
3,737
- Purchases of goods
-
3,344
92,265
101,655
Charitable activities
-see above
223,252
201,185
315,517
302,840
Fundraising events
Shop income
4.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest
5.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Subscriptions
General
Re-homing and treatment
income
General
6.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Charitable expenditure
Animal home costs
Establishment costs
Support costs
Governance costs
Analysis of total resources expended
Staff costs
Other costs
£
£
Cost of generating funds
- Shop costs
92,265
94,574
-Fundraising costs
-
3,737
- Purchases of goods
-
3,344
92,265
101,655
Charitable activities
-see above
223,252
201,185
315,517
302,840
2023
£
1,729
276,075
277,804
2023
£
332
2023
£
468
105,154
105,622
2023
£
1,729
276,075
277,804
2023
£
332
2023
£
468
105,154
105,622
2022
£
1,586
227,242
228,828
2022
£
246
2022
£
309
54,976
55,285
2023 2022
£ £
393,314 381,781
26,041 25,898
23,918 20,760
9,923 15,022
453,196 443,461
es expended
Staff costs Other costs Depreciation 2023 2022
£ £ £ £ £
92,265 94,574 - 186,839 170,177
- 3,737 - 3,737 1,718
- 3,344 - 3,344 2,670
92,265 101,655 - 193,920 174,565
223,252 201,185 28,759 453,196 443,461
315,517 302,840 28,759 647,116 618,026

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st December 2023 nor for the year ended 31st December 2022.

Trustees' expenses

No trustee (2022 : One) received payments (2022 - £123) during the year ended 31st December 2023, for reimbursements of administrative expenses paid.

8. STAFF COSTS

Staff costs

2023 2022
£ £
Wages and salaries 292,640 261,076
Social security costs 16,868 14,170
Pension costs 5,709 4,672
Redundancy costs - -
315,217 279,918
Employee
information
2023 2022
No No
The average no. of
persons employed
during the year was:
16 15

No employee earned remuneration above £60,000 per annum (2022 :Nil).

9. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
General
Other trading activities
Investment income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
Unrestricted
funds
£
149,471
55,285
220,700
246
425,702
170,701
Restricted
funds
£
55,360
-
8,128
-
63,488
3,864
Total
funds
£
204,831
55,285
228,828
246
489,190
174,565

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

9. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued

Charitable activities
General
Other
Total
Net gains on investments
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
Unrestricted
funds
£
323,709
26,177
520,587
-
(94,885)
10,895
(83,990)
1,407,832
1,323,842
Restricted
funds
£
86,757
6,818
97,439
149,206
115,255
(10,895)
104,360
28,152
132,512
Total
funds
£
410,466
32,995
618,026
149,206
20,370
-
20,370
1,435,984
1,456,354

10. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REMUNERATION

The independent examiners remuneration amounts to an independent examination fee of £640 (2022 £636) and other services of £2,385 (2022 £3,228).

11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1st January 2023
Additions
At 31st December 2023
DEPRECIATION
At 1st January 2023
Charge for year
At 31st December 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st December 2023
At 31st December 2022
Freehold
property
£
1,218,915
-
1,218,915
262,296
24,378
286,674
932,241
956,619
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
28,443
870
29,313
20,960
1,663
22,623
6,690
7,483
Motor
vehicles
£
15,095
1,667
16,762
4,919
2,718
7,637
9,125
10,176
Totals
£
1,262,453
2,537
1,264,990
288,175
28,759
316,934
948,056
974,278

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

12.
STOCKS
2023
£
Stocks
3,144
13.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2023
£
Trade debtors
15,726
Other debtors
8,575
VAT
5,345
29,646
14.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2023
£
Taxation and social security
6,043
Other creditors
31,604
37,647
15.
LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:
2023
£
Within one year
47,135
Between one and five years
133,072
In more than five years
15,000
195,207
2022
£
5,915
2022
£
7,435
11,611
4,398
23,444
2022
£
4,526
22,231
26,757
2022
£
53,801
176,519
18,688
2022
£
5,915
2022
£
7,435
11,611
4,398
2022
£
5,915
23,444
2022
£
4,526
22,231
26,757
249,008

The total amount of operating lease payments recognised as an expense in the year was £52,016 (2022 £52,427).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

16. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
17.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated Fund - CADAC building fund
Restricted funds
Brighton Neutering Grant
SERB for CADAC works
Sheppey Branch Merger
Cat Neutering
CADAC Grounds
Welfare Assistant grant
Increased Capacity
Repurpose Dog ISO
TOTAL FUNDS
Unrestricted
funds
£
948,056
413,474
(37,647)
1,323,883
At 1.1.23
£
364,798
959,044
1,323,842
2,077
2,439
127,996
-
-
-
-
-
132,512
1,456,354
Restricted
funds
£
-
225,403
-
225,403
Net
movement
in funds
£
142,027
(141,986)
41
4,130
(2,439)
(17,268)
1,136
2,005
8,357
30,750
66,220
92,891
92,932
2023
Total
funds
£
948,056
638,877
(37,647)
1,549,286
Transfers
between
funds
£
(115,183)
115,183
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2022
Total
funds
£
974,278
508,833
(26,757)
1,456,354
At
31.12.23
£
391,642
932,241
1,323,883
6,207
-
110,728
1,136
2,005
8,357
30,750
66,220
225,403
1,549,286

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated Fund - CADAC building fund
Restricted funds
Brighton Neutering Grant
SERB for CADAC works
Sheppey Branch Merger
Cat Neutering
CADAC Grounds
Welfare Assistant grant
Increased Capacity
Repurpose Dog ISO
Food Bank
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated Fund - CADAC building fund
Restricted funds
SERB for CADAC works
PBE Project
Restricted Fund - CADAC building fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.1.22
£
-
1,407,832
1,407,832
5,551
22,601
-
28,152
1,435,984
Incoming
resources
£
455,541
136,455
591,996
10,000
-
-
4,864
5,000
10,000
49,992
66,220
1,976
148,052
740,048
Net
movement
in funds
£
174,161
(269,046)
(94,885)
(3,474)
(20,162)
138,891
115,255
20,370
Resources
expended
£
(313,514)
(278,441)
(591,955)
(5,870)
(2,439)
(17,268)
(3,728)
(2,995)
(1,643)
(19,242)
-
(1,976)
(55,161)
(647,116)
Transfers
between
funds
£
190,637
(179,742)
10,895
-
-
(10,895)
(10,895)
-
Movement
in funds
£
142,027
(141,986)
41
4,130
(2,439)
(17,268)
1,136
2,005
8,357
30,750
66,220
-
92,891
92,932
At
31.12.22
£
364,798
959,044
1,323,842
2,077
2,439
127,996
132,512
1,456,354

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated Fund - CADAC building fund
Restricted funds
SERB for CADAC works
PBE Project
Sheppey Branch Merger
Restricted Fund - CADAC building fund
SERB grant re Retaining Wall
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
351,457
74,245
425,702
-
-
33,000
8,128
22,360
63,488
489,190
Resources
expended
£
(177,296)
(343,291)
(520,587)
(3,474)
(20,162)
(33,000)
(18,443)
(22,360)
(97,439)
(618,026)
Gains and
Movement
losses
in funds
£
£
-
174,161
-
(269,046)
-
(94,885)
-
(3,474)
-
(20,162)
-
-
149,206
138,891
-
-
149,206
115,255
149,206
20,370

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated Fund - CADAC building fund
Restricted funds
Brighton Neutering Grant
SERB for CADAC works
PBE Project
Sheppey Branch Merger
Restricted Fund - CADAC building fund
Cat Neutering
CADAC Grounds
Welfare Assistant grant
Increased Capacity
Repurpose Dog ISO
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.1.22
£
-
1,407,832
1,407,832
-
5,551
22,601
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
28,152
1,435,984
Net
movement
in funds
£
316,188
(411,032)
(94,844)
4,130
(5,913)
(20,162)
(17,268)
138,891
1,136
2,005
8,357
30,750
66,220
208,146
113,302
Transfers
between
funds
£
75,454
(64,559)
10,895
-
-
-
-
(10,895)
-
-
-
-
-
(10,895)
-
At
31.12.23
£
391,642
932,241
1,323,883
4,130
(362)
2,439
(17,268)
127,996
1,136
2,005
8,357
30,750
66,220
225,403
1,549,286

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming
Resources
resources
expended
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
806,998
(490,810)
Designated Fund - CADAC building fund
210,700
(621,732)
1,017,698
(1,112,542)
Restricted funds
Brighton Neutering Grant
10,000
(5,870)
SERB for CADAC works
-
(5,913)
PBE Project
-
(20,162)
Sheppey Branch Merger
33,000
(50,268)
Restricted Fund - CADAC building fund
8,128
(18,443)
SERB grant re Retaining Wall
22,360
(22,360)
Cat Neutering
4,864
(3,728)
CADAC Grounds
5,000
(2,995)
Welfare Assistant grant
10,000
(1,643)
Increased Capacity
49,992
(19,242)
Repurpose Dog ISO
66,220
-
Food Bank
1,976
(1,976)
211,540
(152,600)
TOTAL FUNDS
1,229,238
(1,265,142)
Gains and
Movement
losses
in funds
£
£
-
316,188
-
(411,032)
-
(94,844)
-
4,130
-
(5,913)
-
(20,162)
-
(17,268)
149,206
138,891
-
-
-
1,136
-
2,005
-
8,357
-
30,750
-
66,220
-
-
149,206
208,146
149,206
113,302

The Designated Fund - CADAC building fund is the income received in grant funding from the national RSPCA as well as donations to help run the animal centre at Haseden Farm and the relating costs to run the centre including veterinary fees and drugs as well as wages and other related operating costs.

There are various restricted funds as detailed in the table above.

18. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS

The charity operates a defined contribution pension plan for its employees. The amount recognised as an expense in the period was £5,709 (2022 - £4,672).

The amount payable at the year end was £1,380 (2022 - £1,065).

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RSPCA

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

19. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
2023 2022
£ £
Contracted but not provided for in the financial statements - -

20. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

The charity received £92,376 (2022 £92,872) from the national RSPCA door to door share. £49,992 of grants was received from RSPCA HQ this year (2022: £Nil).

During the year £50,006 (2022: £81,860) was received from other RSPCA Branches of which £20,000 (2022: £71,860) were Restricted Funds.

21. VOLUNTARY HELP

The charity received voluntary help from the public for the raising of funds and also with the direct care of animals.

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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Contributions from RSPCA Inspector
Donations, collections and other voluntary
income
Gift aid
Legacies and bequests
Grants
Other trading activities
Fundraising events
Shop income
Investment income
Deposit account interest
Charitable activities
Subscriptions
Re-homing and treatment income
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Fundraising costs
Other trading activities
Purchases of goods for resale
Shop wages
Other shop expenses
Charitable activities
Veterinary fees and drugs
CADAC and coordinator wages
Carried forward
2023
£
92,376
19,600
4,054
58,702
181,558
356,290
1,729
276,075
277,804
332
468
105,154
105,622
740,048
3,737
3,344
92,265
94,574
190,183
97,745
223,252
320,997
2022
£
92,872
61,203
4,217
1,000
45,539
204,831
1,586
227,242
228,828
246
309
54,976
55,285
489,190
1,718
2,670
79,534
90,643
172,847
60,724
200,382
261,106

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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

Charitable activities
Brought forward
Other CADAC operating costs
Freehold property
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Other
Postage, printing, stationery and advertising
Motor expenses
Sundries
Bank and credit card charges
Accountancy
Legal fees and subscriptions
Consultancy fees
Total resources expended
Net income/(expenditure) before gains and
losses
Realised recognised gains and losses
Realised gains/losses on assets received from
RSPCA Sheppey branch
Net income
2023
£
320,997
72,317
24,378
1,663
2,718
422,073
2,164
11,663
1,568
5,805
3,475
6,298
150
31,123
647,116
92,932
-
92,932
2022
£
261,106
120,675
24,378
1,520
2,787
410,466
1,170
12,061
229
4,513
4,465
10,557
-
32,995
618,026
(128,836)
149,206
20,370

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