REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 210743
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
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 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 8 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 9 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 10 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 11 | ||
| Cash Flow Statement | 12 | ||
| Notes to the Cash Flow Statement | 13 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 14 | to | 25 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 26 | to | 27 |
CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
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 2024.
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).
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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Support local Inspectors by taking in mistreated or abandoned animals, including pets whose
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owners have suffered ill health, financial difficulties, or have passed away.
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Raising awareness of and providing free education, information and advice on animal care, benefiting the
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public by promoting compassionate human sentiments towards animals via social media, telephone, information leaflets and face-to-face at regular events and workshops both at CADAC branch and externally.
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Providing subsidised veterinary treatment for animals which are sick or injured and belong to local people on low
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incomes. Provision is met through an assessment procedure using a clearly defined policy for owners who are eligible.
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Offering subsidised neutering and microchipping services to animal carers. This helps to control pet populations
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and promotes responsible pet ownership.
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There is a full-time Animal Welfare Officer (AWO) in place to cover the entire Branch area; this role has enabled us to provide pet food banks in Sheerness, Herne Bay and Canterbury, the AWO also has been managing the trap, neutering, and return of large cat colonies and helping members of the public.
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Offering volunteering opportunities and work experience through alliances with schools, colleges and
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employment organisations as part of a development programme and stepping stones towards employment and vocational development. Volunteering experiences have provided the background for several people who have gained employment elsewhere from this route.
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Supporting and encouraging ongoing training programmes for all staff, volunteers and Trustees to
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improve knowledge, experience and confidence in their work.
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- Fostering links with other local animal welfare organisations committed to the same objectives to share information and make the most efficient use of resources.
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.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
CADAC is licensed to care for up to 80 cats in specially designed units. In 2024 we saw record breaking rehoming of animals in our care, seeing the branch rehome 444 animals in total, 419 of whom were cats and kittens (compared to 323 in 2023). We were also able to support rabbit, guinea pig and chicken rehoming using a local boarding facility.
In 2024 we were able to open a brand new cattery provision on site, specifically for alternative lifestyle (feral, semi feral and unsocialised cats) providing four large pens with extended outdoor spaces - licensed to support up to 16 cats who do not cope in the mainstream cattery. We were also able to make some refurbishments and improvements to the wider animal centre and grounds which after 13 years were looking tired and needed a refresh.
Supported by the regional RSPCA grants, the branch were able to offer a significant prevention offer of low cost neutering, free micro chipping, veterinary welfare assistance and pet food banks to any one in work poverty or on benefits in the community across the branch area to help them better support their pets and keep them safe and well at home.
We were able to neuter over 300 animals in the community, provide 200 microchips and support with over 100 welfare assistance cases.
As a branch we were able to support eight multi pet households with an average of 20 animals per household - working with them to get their pet numbers down to a more manageable and affordable number through neutering, pet food top ups and the sign over to the RSPCA of some of them.
In 2024 we were blown away to receive the largest gift in legacy we have ever received. The late Pamela Wright gifted the branch an incredible unrestricted gift of £318,385.60. This is an incredible gift that will support the ongoing sustainability of the charity.
As a branch we were lucky enough to showcase much of the work we have been doing and to really highlight the ever increasing concerns about rising animal abandonment in Kent through a number of news coverage pieces - including Good Morning Britain, BBC,ITV Meridian and BBC Radio Kent. We are thankful for the opportunity to speak about our concerns and to feature some of the wonderful animals who we had rescued and rehabilitated.
We want to say thank you to Dover Museum, Pets at Home and a number of local corporate partners including Pfizer and EKC College who supported us through 2024 with a variety of donations and volunteering days.
Happy Rehomed: Pawpsicle
Pawpsicle arrived into our care after her original owners had rehomed her and she was found alone and straying. Pawpsicle was unfortunately very poorly with us during the six months in our care and even underwent emergency surgery for a prolapse. With such a long stay to get her well, Pawpsicle went into a foster home to enjoy more freedom and found a deep love for ping pong balls! After 211 days, we said farewell to Pawpsicle who is now enjoying her new life in a beautiful home located in Essex.
Happy Rehomed: Nelly
One of our rehoming successes in 2024 was little Nelly, who came in as a 6 week old kitten with a significant prolapse. Nelly was transferred into our care after her owner could not afford the surgery. Nelly endured multiple surgeries to repair her prolapse and medication for an infection. During this time, one of the team cared for her at home to enable her to enjoy as much of her young kitten life as possible! 10 weeks later, fully healed, Nelly was adopted!
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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Happy Rehomed: Bugsy
Bugsy was found via a member of the public who was concerned with her condition and sought out our help to find her owners. The details on the chip were registered to a home 4 hours away and the number was no longer in use, Bugsy was also identified as female rather than male on the microchip. We had some concerns regarding Bugsy’s health as she was noticeably skinny and it turns out she had not seen a vet since - despite the fact that she was failing to gain any weight whilst being fed! Bugsy also had mild conjunctivitis, heavy tartar where a dental is needed, live fleas, a body score of 2/9 and a likelihood of hyperthyroidism.
A few other members of the public came forward to express their concerns and previous situations where the owner had been notified of Bugsy’s skinny appearance but dismissed it all and put it down to being old. She was signed over into our care and we worked hard to treat her hyperthyroidism, seeing her gain over a kilo in weight and her overall condition improved so much. Being an older cat doesn't mean the end - with a treatment plan that could off er Bugsy a wonderful continued quality of life. Once stable on treatment, Bugsy was rehomed by a wonderful local family, who have given lots of updates on how well the more chunkier Bugsy is doing now!
Happy Rehomed: Donner
Donner came into our care in December 2019 as part of a large national prosecution case. An incredibly complex case and the impact of covid meant her case did not reach its conclusion until September 2024. Having spent almost five years in our care, as an unsocialised cat, the Branch decided that Donner would become a resident of the Branch and now lives within the acreage of the animal centre with her own lodgings. After a lifetime of confinement, Donner now gets to the life she wants roaming the grounds and snoozing away the afternoons in her cabin.
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
| Animals in need - Inspectorate | Dog | Cat | Rabbit | Misc | Total |
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| Inspectorate case animals | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Inspectorate welfare concern | 0 | 144 | 1 | 26 | 171 |
| Inspectorate - networked from PBE/society hospital | 0 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| Animals in need - Other Branch welfare concern | 0 | 156 | 0 | 0 | 156 |
| Unowned sick & injured via NCC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pet Retreat, Home for Life & born on site | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Transfers from RSPCA centres | 0 | 138 | 4 | 0 | 142 |
| Returns | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Total in - Animals in need | 0 | 534 | 5 | 26 | 565 |
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| Dog | Cat | Rabbit | Misc | Total | |
| Rehomed | 0 | 419 | 2 | 23 | 444 |
| Died | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| Transferred out - other RSPCA | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Transferred out - non RSPCA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| PTS | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Total out | 0 | 500 | 2 | 26 | 528 |
| Home visiting | |||||
| Dog | Cat | Rabbit | Misc | Total | |
| Pre-home visits | 0 | 378 | 0 | 0 | 378 |
| Post-home visits | 0 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 187 |
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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| Micro-Chipping | |||||
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| Dog | Cat | Rabbit | Misc | Total | |
| Branch animals | 0 | 284 | 0 | 0 | 284 |
| Other RSPCA animals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public/other owned - clinic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public/other owned - other | 1 | 220 | 15 | 0 | 236 |
| Total | 1 | 504 | 15 | 0 | 520 |
| Neutering | |||||
| Dog | Cat | Rabbit | Misc | Total | |
| Branch animals | 0 | 263 | 0 | 1 | 264 |
| Other RSPCA animals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public/other owned - clinic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public/other owned - other | 33 | 281 | 21 | 0 | 335 |
| Total | 33 | 544 | 21 | 1 | 599 |
| Welfare Assistance (veterinary care) | |||||
| Dog | Cat | Rabbit | Misc | Total | |
| Other RSPCA animals (non - Branch) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public/other owned - clinic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public/other owned - other | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Sub-Total | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| PTS at owner's insistence | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Length of Stay in Care | |||||
| No. of non-Case animals | Dog | Cat | Rabbit | Misc | Total |
| 0-3 months | 0 | 72 | 3 | 0 | 75 |
| 4-6 months | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Over 6 months | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 72 | 3 | 0 | 75 |
Fundraising initiatives
During 2024, fundraising events raised £2,901, mainly from a Christmas wreath-making workshop held at the animal centre and local events carried out at the Sheerness and Tankerton stores.
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 £112,372 at the end of 2024, the bulk of which is the balance of the funds transferred from the Sheppey Branch at point of merger
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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
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. This was actioned in November 2024, with £200,000 being transferred into the CAF Gold Account. These funds will primarily be used for a potential shop purchase during 2025, or will be put to use at some stage for future Branch expansion projects.
The Branch generated income of £987,070 in 2024 (£740,048 in 2023) and incurred expenses of £852,760 (£647,116 in 2023), giving a surplus before recognised gains and losses on investments of £134,310 (surplus of £92,932 in 2023). The income for the year included legacies of £347,731 (£58,702 in 2023) and a number of grants which are listed below.
Expenditure in 2024 was higher than in 2023 due to the increased number of cats taken and rehomed during the year, with veterinary and staff costs being higher than in the previous year as a direct result. There was also some increased expenditure on maintenance and repurposing of existing buildings using restricted grant income received and recognised in the previous financial year.
The Branch received a number of grants and donations during 2024 from several sources, totalling £56,819 (£181,558 in 2023), some of which are restricted:
RSPCA South East Regional Board (SERB) £10,000 Unrestricted RSPCA SERB £596 Restricted (food bank) RSPCA SERB £11,800 Restricted (neutering) RSPCA SERB £12,500 Restricted (CCTV & remote monitoring) RSPCA SERB £4,710 Restricted (Multi-animal housing) RSPCA SERB £289 Restricted (Rabbit neutering) RSPCA SERB £10,449 Restricted (High vet bills) RSPCA National £200 Unrestricted RSPCA National £5,000 Unrestricted RSPCA SERB £1,275 Restricted (Rabbit intake) ======= £56,819
The RSPCA grants are recognised as Related Party Transactions.
Overall shop income increased year on year, rising from £281,852 in 2023 to £293,230 in 2024. The Herne Bay shop continues to do well and was the highest performing shop during the year.
CADAC: overall operating costs of £515,850 (£309,405 in 2023), with wages costs for CADAC being £151,078 (£129,089 in 2023). Increased wages costs result from higher activity levels in intake and rehoming, plus the eff ect 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 2024
FUTURE PLANS
Our strategic plan for 2025 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….....
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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
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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
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We will maintain a robust but nimble governance model to ensure the current and future legality, safety and financial stability of the Branch
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We will consider and manage risk and seek to improve the quality of our business processes and procedures
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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.
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We will constantly seek opportunities to improve and add to the facilities we operate within our Branch, always mindful of financial and human resources
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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
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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
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We will recruit and retain a committed group of volunteers, recognizing that they are the lifeblood of the Branch
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We will manage and maintain our assets to ensure value is retained to the benefit of the Branch
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We will have a robust and transparent procurement process to ensure we extract maximum value from our vendors
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We will maximize our revenue generation through efficient operation of our chain of shops.
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We will actively explore and develop all other viable sources of revenue generation.
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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 2024
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.
During most of 2024, the day-to-day running of the Canterbury and District Branch including the animal centre (CADAC) was 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. In late 2024, the Funding and Special Projects Manager was promoted to the position of Branch manager, and in 2025 it should be noted that a change to the structure took place, part of which resulted in the senior Management team now comprising the Branch Manager and Finance Manager.
Senior Management is supported in the day to day operation by directly employed staff some of whom are part-time, and c. 100 volunteers, and 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 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
| Registered Charity number: | Registered Charity number: | 210743 |
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| Principal Address: | Canterbury and District Animal Centre | |
| Haseden Farm | ||
| Hersden, Canterbury | ||
| Island Road | ||
| Kent CT3 4JD | ||
| Trustees: | Amanda Wetz (Chair) | |
| Vanessa Sparkes (Treasurer, 27 February 2024) | ||
| Gemma Coleman (Secretary) | ||
| Keith Aldis | ||
| Jon Yates (resigned 11 July 2024) | ||
| Paul Neal (resigned as Chair October 2024) | ||
| Deanna Stephens (resigned 29 March 2024) | ||
| Rebecca Jones | ||
| Charlotte Heap (joined 27 February 2024 | ||
| Natalie Schena (resigned 5 July 2024) | ||
| Jim Senior (joined 19 February 2025) | ||
| Senior Staff: | ||
| Tara Luxford (Animal Welfare Manager) - employment ended 16 | ||
| February 2025 | ||
| Natalie Archer (Branch Manager) | ||
| Debbie Godden (part-time Finance Manager) joined 26 March 2025 | ||
| Phil Browning (part-time Finance Manager) left 30 April 2025 | ||
| Independent Examiner: | Paul A Flood BFP. FCA. | |
| Spain Brothers & Co. | ||
| Chartered Accountants | ||
| Westgate House | ||
| 87 St. Dunstans Street | ||
| Canterbury | ||
| Kent CT2 8AE | ||
| 18/06/2025 | ||
| 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 2024.
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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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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 19/06/2025 Date: .............................................
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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| 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 INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) Transfers between funds 17 Net movement in funds RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted funds £ 481,534 174,216 296,131 1,050 952,931 188,666 488,759 38,004 715,429 237,502 9,839 247,341 1,323,883 1,571,224 |
Restricted funds £ 34,139 - - - 34,139 2,266 132,825 2,240 137,331 (103,192) (9,839) (113,031) 225,403 112,372 |
2024 Total funds £ 515,673 174,216 296,131 1,050 987,070 190,932 621,584 40,244 852,760 134,310 - 134,310 1,549,286 1,683,596 |
2023 Total funds £ 356,290 105,622 277,804 332 |
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| 740,048 | ||||
| 193,920 422,073 31,123 |
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| 647,116 | ||||
| 92,932 - |
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| 92,932 1,456,354 |
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| 1,549,286 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA
BALANCE SHEET 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| 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 |
2024 £ 919,953 3,378 51,878 6,730 808,522 870,508 (106,865) 763,643 1,683,596 1,683,596 1,571,224 112,372 1,683,596 |
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 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by: 18/06/2025
............................................. 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 2024
| Notes Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations 1 Net cash provided by operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Interest received Net cash provided by/(used in) 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 |
2024 £ 206,873 206,873 (150) 1,050 900 207,773 600,749 808,522 |
2023 £ 135,590 135,590 (2,537) 332 (2,205) 133,385 467,364 600,749 |
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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 2024
| 1. | RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM | OPERATING ACTIVITIES | OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial | |||
| Activities) | 134,310 | 92,932 | |
| Adjustments for: | |||
| Depreciation charges | 28,253 | 28,759 | |
| Interest received | (1,050) | (332) | |
| (Increase)/decrease in stocks | (234) | 2,771 | |
| (Increase)/decrease in debtors | (23,624) | 570 | |
| Increase in creditors | 69,218 | 10,890 | |
| Net cash provided by operations | 206,873 | 135,590 |
2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
| At 1.1.24 | Cash flow | At 31.12.24 | |
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| £ | £ | £ | |
| Net cash | |||
| Cash at bank | 600,749 | 207,773 | 808,522 |
| 600,749 | 207,773 | 808,522 | |
| Total | 600,749 | 207,773 | 808,522 |
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 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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 |
2024 £ 87,264 22,338 1,521 347,731 56,819 515,673 |
2023 £ 92,376 19,600 4,054 58,702 181,558 |
|---|---|---|
| 356,290 |
The legacies received in the year are attributed to unrestricted funds.
The grants received were as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| (RSPCA) South East Regional Board (SERB) | 10,000 | 26,706 |
| 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 | 596 | 424 |
| SE Emergency | - | 960 |
| Multi Cat Vet Cost | - | 1,663 |
| Vet Treatment >£450 | - | 2,049 |
| SERB Neutering | 11,800 | - |
| SERB Monitoring | 12,500 | - |
| SERB Multi Cat Grant | 3,690 | - |
| SERB Rabbit Grant | 289 | - |
| SERB Vet Cost Grant | 1,885 | - |
| SERB Harbledown Colony | 1,020 | - |
| National RSPCA Animal Rising Goodwill | 200 | - |
| National RSPCA Change of Scope | 5,000 | - |
| SERB Rabbit Rehoming | 1,200 | - |
| SERB Rabbit Intake | 75 | - |
| SERB Inspectorate Vet Bills | 4,793 | - |
| SERB High Vet Bills Reclaimed | 3,771 | - |
| £56,819 | 1815558 | |
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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
| Fundraising events Shop income INVESTMENT INCOME Deposit account interest INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Activity Subscriptions General Re-homing and treatment income General CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS |
2024 £ 2,901 293,230 296,131 2024 £ 1,050 2024 £ 357 173,859 174,216 |
2023 £ 1,729 276,075 277,804 2023 £ 332 2023 £ 468 105,154 105,622 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charitable expenditure | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | |||
| Animal home costs | 593,331 | 393,314 | ||
| Establishment costs | 25,972 | 26,041 | ||
| Support costs | 23,486 | 23,918 | ||
| Governance costs | 19,039 | 9,923 | ||
| 661,828 | 453,196 | |||
4. INVESTMENT INCOME
5. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
6. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Analysis of total resources expended
| Staff costs | Other costs | Depreciation | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Cost of generating funds | |||||
| - Shop costs | 91,582 | 96,792 | - | 188,374 | 186,839 |
| -Fundraising costs | - | 1,799 | - | 1,799 | 3,737 |
| - Purchases of goods | - | 759 | - | 759 | 3,344 |
| 91,582 | 99,350 | - | 190,932 | 193,920 | |
| Charitable activities | |||||
| -see above | 264,667 | 368,908 | 28,253 | 661,828 | 453,196 |
| 356,249 | 468,258 | 28,253 | 852,760 | 647,116 | |
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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st December 2024 nor for the year ended 31st December 2023.
Trustees' expenses
No trustee (2023 : Nil) received payments during the year ended 31st December 2024, for reimbursements of administrative expenses paid.
8. STAFF COSTS
Staff costs
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Wages and salaries | 327,118 | 292,640 |
| Social security costs | 21,056 | 16,868 |
| Pension costs | 7,075 | 5,709 |
| Ex Gratia | 571 | |
| Redundancy costs | 429 | - |
| 356,249 | 315,217 | |
| Employee information |
2024 | 2023 |
| No | No | |
| The average no. of persons employed during the year was: |
16 | 16 |
No employee earned remuneration above £60,000 per annum (2023 :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 £ 208,238 105,622 277,804 332 591,996 193,527 |
Restricted funds £ 148,052 - - - 148,052 393 |
Total funds £ 356,290 105,622 277,804 332 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 740,048 | |||
| 193,920 |
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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| 9. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted funds £ Charitable activities General 369,633 Other 28,795 Total 591,955 NET INCOME 41 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 1,323,842 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 1,323,883 |
- continued Restricted funds £ 52,440 2,328 55,161 92,891 132,512 225,403 |
Total funds £ 422,073 31,123 |
|---|---|---|
| 647,116 | ||
| 92,932 1,456,354 |
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| 1,549,286 |
10. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REMUNERATION
The independent examiners remuneration amounts to an independent examination fee of £650 (2023 £640) and other services of £2,748 (2023 £2,835).
11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| COST At 1st January 2024 Additions At 31st December 2024 DEPRECIATION At 1st January 2024 Charge for year At 31st December 2024 NET BOOK VALUE At 31st December 2024 At 31st December 2023 |
Freehold property £ 1,218,915 - 1,218,915 286,674 24,378 311,052 907,863 932,241 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 29,313 150 29,463 22,623 1,594 24,217 5,246 6,690 |
Motor vehicles £ 16,762 - 16,762 7,637 2,281 9,918 6,844 9,125 |
Totals £ 1,264,990 150 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,265,140 | ||||
| 316,934 28,253 |
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| 345,187 | ||||
| 919,953 | ||||
| 948,056 |
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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
12. STOCKS
| Stocks 13. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade debtors Other debtors VAT 14. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Taxation and social security Other creditors |
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15. LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:
| Within one year Between one and five years In more than five years |
2024 £ 48,240 123,240 12,000 183,480 |
2023 £ 47,135 133,072 15,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 195,207 |
The total amount of operating lease payments recognised as an expense in the year was £52,057 (2023 £52,016).
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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
16. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
| Fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities |
Unrestricted funds £ 919,953 705,486 (54,215) 1,571,224 |
Restricted funds £ - 165,022 (52,650) 112,372 |
2024 Total funds £ 919,953 870,508 (106,865) 1,683,596 |
2023 Total funds £ 948,056 638,877 (37,647) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,549,286 |
17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted funds General fund Designated Fund - CADAC building fund Restricted funds Brighton Neutering Grant Sheppey Branch Merger Cat Neutering CADAC Grounds Welfare Assistant grant Increased Capacity Repurpose Dog ISO Retrospective funding TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.1.24 £ 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 |
Net movement in funds £ 531,716 (294,214) 237,502 (1,068) (6,677) (1,136) (2,005) (5,175) (30,750) (66,220) 9,839 (103,192) 134,310 |
Transfers between funds £ (259,997) 269,836 9,839 - - - - - - - (9,839) (9,839) - |
At 31.12.24 £ 663,361 907,863 |
| 1,571,224 5,139 104,051 - - 3,182 - - - |
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| 112,372 | ||||
| 1,683,596 |
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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
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 Sheppey Branch Merger Cat Neutering CADAC Grounds Welfare Assistant grant Increased Capacity Repurpose Dog ISO Remote monitoring on site costs Retrospective funding TOTAL FUNDS Comparatives for 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 |
At 1.1.23 £ 364,798 959,044 1,323,842 2,077 2,439 127,996 - - - - - 132,512 1,456,354 |
Incoming resources £ 735,695 217,236 952,931 11,800 - - - - - - 12,500 9,839 34,139 987,070 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 |
Resources expended £ (203,979) (511,450) (715,429) (12,868) (6,677) (1,136) (2,005) (5,175) (30,750) (66,220) (12,500) - (137,331) (852,760) Transfers between funds £ (115,183) 115,183 - - - - - - - - - - - |
Movement in funds £ 531,716 (294,214) 237,502 (1,068) (6,677) (1,136) (2,005) (5,175) (30,750) (66,220) - 9,839 (103,192) 134,310 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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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
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 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 |
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 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (313,514) 142,027 (278,441) (141,986) (591,955) 41 (5,870) 4,130 (2,439) (2,439) (17,268) (17,268) (3,728) 1,136 (2,995) 2,005 (1,643) 8,357 (19,242) 30,750 - 66,220 (1,976) - (55,161) 92,891 (647,116) 92,932 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (313,514) 142,027 (278,441) (141,986) (591,955) 41 (5,870) 4,130 (2,439) (2,439) (17,268) (17,268) (3,728) 1,136 (2,995) 2,005 (1,643) 8,357 (19,242) 30,750 - 66,220 (1,976) - (55,161) 92,891 (647,116) 92,932 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 4,130 (2,439) (17,268) 1,136 2,005 8,357 30,750 66,220 - |
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| 92,891 | |||
| 92,932 |
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 Sheppey Branch Merger Welfare Assistant grant Retrospective funding TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.1.23 £ 364,798 959,044 1,323,842 2,077 2,439 127,996 - - 132,512 1,456,354 |
Net movement in funds £ 673,743 (436,200) 237,543 3,062 (2,439) (23,945) 3,182 9,839 (10,301) 227,242 |
Transfers between funds £ (375,180) 385,019 9,839 - - - - (9,839) (9,839) - |
At 31.12.24 £ 663,361 907,863 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,571,224 5,139 - 104,051 3,182 - |
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| 112,372 | ||||
| 1,683,596 |
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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
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 | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 1,191,236 | (517,493) | 673,743 |
| Designated Fund - CADAC building fund | 353,691 | (789,891) | (436,200) |
| 1,544,927 | (1,307,384) | 237,543 | |
| Restricted funds | |||
| Brighton Neutering Grant | 21,800 | (18,738) | 3,062 |
| SERB for CADAC works | - | (2,439) | (2,439) |
| Sheppey Branch Merger | - | (23,945) | (23,945) |
| Cat Neutering | 4,864 | (4,864) | - |
| CADAC Grounds | 5,000 | (5,000) | - |
| Welfare Assistant grant | 10,000 | (6,818) | 3,182 |
| Increased Capacity | 49,992 | (49,992) | - |
| Repurpose Dog ISO | 66,220 | (66,220) | - |
| Food Bank | 1,976 | (1,976) | - |
| Remote monitoring on site costs | 12,500 | (12,500) | - |
| Retrospective funding | 9,839 | - | 9,839 |
| 182,191 | (192,492) | (10,301) | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 1,727,118 | (1,499,876) | 227,242 |
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 year was £7,075 (2023 - £5,709).
The amount payable at the year end was £1,619 (2023 - £1,380).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
19. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
Contracted but not provided for in the financial statements
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| - | - |
20. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
The charity received £87,264 (2023 £92,376) from the national RSPCA door to door share. No grants were received from RSPCA HQ this year (2023: £49,992).
During the year £56,819 (2023: £50,006) was received from other RSPCA Branches of which £34,139 (2023: £20,000) 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 2024
| 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 |
2024 £ 87,264 22,338 1,521 347,731 56,819 515,673 2,901 293,230 296,131 1,050 357 173,859 174,216 987,070 1,799 759 91,582 96,792 189,133 154,013 264,667 418,680 |
2023 £ 92,376 19,600 4,054 58,702 181,558 |
|---|---|---|
| 356,290 1,729 276,075 |
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| 277,804 332 468 105,154 |
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| 105,622 | ||
| 740,048 3,737 3,344 92,265 94,574 |
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| 190,183 97,745 223,252 320,997 |
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CANTERBURY AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE RSPCA
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| 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 National admin charge Total resources expended Net income |
2024 £ 418,680 174,651 24,378 1,594 2,281 621,584 2,030 11,961 533 6,681 3,398 7,181 - 8,460 40,244 852,760 134,310 |
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 - |
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| 31,123 | ||
| 647,116 | ||
| 92,932 |
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