Charity number: 226711
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
STAFFORD, WOLVERHAMPTON AND DISTRICT BRANCH
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
STAFFORD WOLVERHAMPTON AND DISTRICT BRANCH
CONTENTS
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Reference and administrati'4e details of the charity. its trustees and advisers
Trustees, report
Independent examiner's report
Receipts and payments
Statement of assets and liabilities
Notes to the financial statements

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
STAFFORD WOLVERHAMPTON AND DISTRICT BRANCH
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Trustees
Mr J Bamett
(resigned 14 September 2024)
Mrs J Barnett (resigned 14 September 2024)
Mr G Rogers
Mrs T Rogers
Ms S Lunn
Mrs M Hall
Ms E White
Charity registered number
226711
Principal address
RSPCA Stafford Wolverhampton & District
PO Box 7190
Huntington
Cannock
WS12 9HB
Accountants
WR Partners
Chartered Accountants
Belmont House
Shrewsbury Business Park
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
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ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
STAFFORD WOLVERHAMPTON AND DISTRICT BRANCH
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Jntroductlon
The RSPCA Staiiord Wolverhampton & District Branch registered charity number 226711 is an
unincorporated charitable association and a separately registered branch of the Royal Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (the Society), carrying out its direct animal welfare work within the
regions of Stafford and Wolverhampton. The Branch is govemed by the National RSPCA branch rules
effective 18 February 2009.
The objectives of the Branch are to promote the work and objectives of the Society (Royal Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (219099)) - to promote kindness and to prevent or supreso cruelty to
animals by all lawful means with particular reference to the regions of Stafford and Wolverhampton, in
accordance within the policies of the Society.
Public Benefit
The Trustees have reviewed the outcomes and achievements of our objectives and activities for the year,
to ensure they remain focused on our charitable aims. and continue to deliver benefits to the public. We
have complied with the duty under the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the revised public benefit
guidance published by the Commission.
Under the Charities Act 2011. the advancement of animal welfare is recognised as a distinct statutory
charitable purpose. This legislation and the Animal Welfare Act of the same year indicate an acceptance
by society that treating living creatures with compassion has a moral benefit for the public as a whole.
Whilst this public benefit is clear, it is someb.mes difficult to quantify and must be balanced against any
detriment.
We respond to enquiries (both direct and via the Society's national call centre) from the public about
animals locally. The public benefits from knowing that we can intervene to assist animals in need.
We offer free animal care advice by telephone and email. The public benefits through the promotion of
responsible pet ownership.
Structure, Governance and Mangement
The branch actively advertises Trustee roles on our website, the National RSPCA website, our social
media pages and volunteer recruitment sites. The Branch Gonstitution requires five Trustees to be
elected by the branch members at an AGM.
All Trustees are given a copy of the Charity Commissions guidance Yhe Essential Trustee" and there is
a Trustee Toolkit available to all on the National RSPCA'S intemal internet which gives advi￿. guidan
and training on all aspects of being a Trustee of a RSPCA Branch. All Trustees have a copy of the
RSPCA Branch Rules which they can refer to as and ￿en required.
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ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
STAFFORD WOLVERHAMPTON AND DISTRICT BRANCH
TRUSTEES, REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Objectives and Activites
The Branch supports our local Inspectors and Animal Rescue offi￿rS by taking in, free of charge,
mistreated, neglected or abandoned cats, induding cats whose owners suffer ill health, financial
difficulties or pass away.
Cats in our care receive veterinary treatment, vaccinations, neutering, microchipping and are assessed
ior rehoming.
Our policy to charge a reasonable adoption fee for animals aims to highlight the ongoing personal and
financial commitment of pet ownership. It would not be in the best interests of animals and therefore
would fall outside our objectives to rehome to those who could not afford them.
Review of the Year
Animal V4elfare Assistance
The RSPCA Stafford Wolverhampton & District rehomed 130 cats and 3 rabbits in 2024 which is down on
2023 we assume this is down to the cost of living continuing to rise and also the fact that we had to shut
down the cattery at Rodbaston at the end of September due to it being in disrepair and not providing
adequate welfare condition for our cats.
We have provided a large amount of rehabilitation to cats in our care to enable them to be successfully
rehomed. Our animal intake via the Inspectorate was up on 2023 at 33% inspectorate intske. As
Trustees we made the decision again in 2024 to continue intake of animals under branch welfare concem
from members of the public to ensure our cat peris and fosterers were fully Litilised throughout the year
totalling an intake of 109 cats. Others were referred via vets when they were found as sid( or injured
strays. This overall animal intake is lower than in 2023 due to not having a cattery facility for the last
quarter of the year.
We increased branch attendarice at tndrdising events in 2024 wtri1￿11 allowed us to reinstate branch
welfare assistsnce and run a dog neuter campaign for XL Bullies following on from the change in
legislation regarding this breed of dog. We also continued to contribute via the West Midlands Regional
Board to the joint cat neuter venture with Cats Protection, the West Midlands Cat Neuter Scheme. The
area RSPCA Stafford Wolverhampton & District Branch covers is the highest user of this scheme for cat
neutering. However Cats Protection pulled out of this scheme during 2024 and the branch took the
decision to continue offering neutering assistance for cat to members of the public on means tested
benefits.
The merger with RSPCA Walsall in 2023 has added extra pressure to the branch the area previously
covered by RSPCA Walsall is a high need area which does not offer many opportunities for the branch to
fundraise in.
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ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
STAFFORD WOLVERHAMPTON AND DISTRICT BRANCH
TRUSTEES, REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Income Generation
The branch once again increased their attendance at fvndraising events during 2024 which enabled the
branch to generate more income. The branch attended as many as possible other fundraising events,
fetes, carnivals etc and also attended their first car boot sale. The branch is looking to recruit more
fundraising volunteers during 2025 to enable attendance at more events.
It is still the intention to recruit a Fundraising Co-ordinator to explore other avenues of fundraising and
increase income going forward.
Catte
Pro
ect
Unfortunately the relocation of the branch cattery stalled during 2024 due to the college having
redevelopment work which required completion prior to our cattery being moved. There is still £300,000
ringfenced for this project.
Volunteers
The branch held an in-person AGM in 2024 which was a great success. The Trustee Board remained
stable in 2024 with 5 Trustees. Two Trustees sadly decided to resign in 2024 due to family pressure.
We have a small group of volunteers in addition to the Trustees that we would like to thank for their
continued time, effort and support for the Branch animals. It has been challenging over the last few
years and we have been lucky to have dedicated volunteers within the branch. We are looking to
increase our volunteer numbers in 2025 to support the work of the Branch and enable our long-term
objectives.
Thanks, is also extended to all Inspectors, Animal Rescue Officers and all the staff at RSPCA that have
provided advice and support throughout the year.
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ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
STAFFORD WOLVERHAMPTON AND DISTRICT BRANCH
TRUSTEES, REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Review of the Charity's Financial Position
The Branch received income of £118,884 (2023: £518,633) after expenditure this gives a net income of
£47,023 (2023: £434,146). Branch contributions totalling £3,308 (2023: £6,064) were made.
The previous years accounts were produced under the accruals system of accounting due to the merger
taking the charity's income above the Receipts and Payments maximum level. As the income has now
retumed to the lower level expected. we have reverted this year to the Receipts and Payments system of
accounts reporting. This has meant that the prior year figures have been restated to remove the prior
vear accountancy accrual.
Risks
The Trustees examine the major risks that are faced when they consider their plans for the utilisation for
the resources of the Branch. The Trustees consider that there are systems in place to mitigate the
impact any risks may have on the future activities of the Branch.
Reserves Policy
The Branch holds reserves in order that the levels of service provided for animal welfare may be
maintsined should there be a reduction in incoming resources.
Reserves in this context mean funds that are freely available for the Branch's general purposes after all
commitments have been meL
It is the opinion of the Trustees that existing reserves are sufficient to meet any reduction in incoming
resources.
We acknowledge that we are holding reserves in excess of 5 years. The Committee's lon.ger-tenm
objectives are to increase the facility for housing cats available for rehoming. In 2022 we took the
decision to ringfence the sum of £152,500 with an additional £150,000 added in 2023. From this. £3,857
has been spent towards the Cattery provision during this year, leaving a designated balance of £285,177.
Free reserves net of designated funds stands at £286,422 at the Year￿nd (2023: £232,522 (restated)).
Going Concern
After making appropriate enquiries. the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has
adequate resources to continue in operational existen￿ for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they
continue to adopt the going concem basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding
the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
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ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
STAFFORD WOLVERHAMPTON AND DISTRICT BRANCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of The Royal Society for the Prevention of
Animals
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024
which are set out on pages 7 to 9.
The report is made solely to the charitys trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the
Charities Act 2011 and regulations made under section 154 of that Ad. My work has been undertaken so
that I might state to the charivs trustees those matters l am required to state to them in an Independent
Examiners Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest axtent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume
responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charitys trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees 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 charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying
out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section
145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examine￿$ statement
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:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records.
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.
Signed:
Dated: 21 /05/2025
T Lunt BA FCCA MTPI
WR Partners
Chartered Accountant8
Belmont House
Shrewsbury Business Park
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
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ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
STAFFORD WOLVERHAMPTON AND DISTRICT BRANCH
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
(restated)
2023
Total
2024
Restricted Unrestricted
Total
Recei
Subscriptions, donations and collections
Investment income
107.395
11,489
107,395
11,489
137,694
4,671
Other income -
Funds from Walsall branch transfer
376,268
118.884
118,884
518,633
Pa
ments
Veterinary fees Welfare
2,949
Branch
29,001
Fostering and boarding expenses
Branch contribution
Printing, postage and stationery
Accountancy fees
Fundraising Costs
Travel
Recruitment and wages costs
Insurance
Bank charges
Cattery Project costs
Other expenditure=
Other
640
2,400
31,309
17.933
3,308
1,763
2.424
4,872
1,353
31.949
20,333
3,308
1,763
2,424
4,872
1,353
25,060
27,272
6,064
102
1,962
4,306
1,620
3.393
660
55
11,503
1,459
60
3,857
1,459
60
3,857
483
483
2,490
3.040
68,821
71,861
84,487
Net receipts l (payments) for the year
(3,040)
50,063
47,023
434, 146
transfers between funds
Cash funds at last year end
149,564
521,556
671,120
236.974
Cash funds this year end
146,524
571,619
718.143
671, 720
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ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTYTO ANIMALS
STAFFORD WOLVERHAMPTON AND DISTRICT BRANCH
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
(restated)
2023
2024
Cash Funds
CAF Cash Account
CAF Gold Account
Barclays Community Account
Coop
Lloyds
Dudley Building Society
5,000
474,770
64,939
92,613
5,822
75,000
718,143
5,000
414,767
98,140
60,000
93,213
671, 120
Funds Anal
sis
2024
Designated Restricted Unrestricted
2023
Total
Total
Cash funds
285,177
146.524
286,442
718,143
671, 120
Total
285,177
146,524
286,442
718,143
671,120
Signed and approved on behalf of the trustees, by:
Trustee
Trustee
Date:
18/051 zo?s-
Date:
161s12£
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ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
STAFFORD WOLVERHAMPTON AND DISTRICT BRANCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.1 Basis of Preparation of Accounts
The financial statements have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. The
comparative figures relate to the year ended 31 December 2023.
1.2 Voluntary Income
No account of voluntary income is taken prior to it having been received.
2 Trustee Remuneration
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration (2023 - £Nil)
During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind (2023 - £Nil)
During the year there were nil trustee expenses reimbursed (2023 - Nil)
Related Party Transactions
There have been no related party transactions during the year (2023: £nil).
Funds
The Designated funds have been ring fenced to help acheive the objective to increase the
facility for housing cats available for rehoming and creating a sustainable income stream in
the form of a shop.
The restricted funds relate to funds transferred over on the merger that is to be spent on care
in the Walsall area and on efforts to recruit more fosterers in the Walsall area. The fund is
restricted for 3 years from 6 March 2023.
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