ILS.P.C.A. ThORT
RTON THIRSK AliD DALES
FINA￿CIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR EYDE
I DECEMBER 2023

ILS.P.C.k NORTHALLERTON THIRSK AND DALES
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31- DE
EMBER 202
The misiees P￿sent her¢w'ith th¢ir annual rewi. ￿gether with the financial statements of the branch
for the year ended 31° December 2023.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES
The iruslees are required ￿ prepare financial S￿lements for each financial year of the branch. In
preparin8 these financial slal¢ments the trustees have..
selected suirable accouniing polici¢s and applied ihem consistently..
made judgements and esiimates ih¥41 are r¢&sonable and prndeni-
prepared ihe financial sthiements on 4 going CO￿¢￿ b8SiS.
The tmsttts are responsible for keeping proper ¥couniin8 records which disclose with reasonabl¢
accuracy ai any lime ihe financial posilion of the Branch and enable the mistees to ensure ihat the
rinancial statements comply with the Charities A¢t 201 l. The trusiees are responsible for safe8uarding
the assets of ihe branch and hence for ¢akin8 r¢L4onable ￿ep5 for the preveniion and deieciion of fraud
and other irregularities.
RESULTS
The excess of expendiiure over income for the yw £2.859.
OPJECTIVES OF THE BRANCH
Th¢ Objectives of ihe Nonhallenon, Thir$k and Dales Branch of the R.S.P.C.A. are to Promote
kindn¢s5 and prevent suffering of animals, and io do all such lawful acts as the society may consider
¢onductive to these objeciives.
The branch 15 4 irnst governed by the 8uidelines of the R.S.P.C.A. and 1$ mgrtaged by a commilltt
dedicaied io ih¢ bran¢h's principal objeci of animal welfare.
The twst¢es confirni ihey have tsken into con$ideration the Chariry Commission's guidance on
public benefit when planning the charity's activilies.
THE STRUCTURE OF THE SOCIETY CONSISTS OF:.
Founded in 1824, the Headquaners are situated in Horsham. il i$ ¢ontrolled by a council. elected by the
members. from the membership. The couniry is divided into 3 regi￿$. whi¢h are 08ain divided inio
branche5. ¢￿h having their own charity number.
The bran¢h¢s are run by a Committee of local people for the go(NJ of the animals in their area. such as
aSSlSting the Inspector. re-homing anirna15 that for Some reason have io move on. feral cais are caught
tested for FELVIFEV and neutered before releasing ihem back to the place they were caughi. hold
micro chipping 5e55ions. neuiering carnpaigns and help with v¢¢ bills sometimes be given.
The irusi provides for a rn&Kimum of 14 rnjsitts. A viable committee of iru5tees is a rninimum of 7 to
include l officer. If any new Iwsle¢s are nttded the remaining trustees would appoini them. We look to
find new trusiees by advertising. newsletteTS. volunittr cenires.
The Chairperson is respon$ibl¢ for the induction of any new trustees and helping them to Understand
the structure and aims of ihe R.S.P.C.A. HQ &$ well as the branch. A copy of ihe rules and procedures
is given to all new injsiees. Day to day lrnining is given by the branch. more advanced training is often
available from HQ for all trusiees.

ILS.P.C.A. NORTHALLERTON THIRSK AND DALES
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JI- DECEMBER 2023
conlinued
REVIEW OF DF.VELOPMENTS. ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE YEAR
AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
In recent years we have made significan¢ contribution$ to the Cat Hub whkch is a joint effort wilh four
her local branches and has a main purpose of providing a r¢-homing f¥ility for ihe cats broughi in
primarily by the inspecioraie. The Cai Hub, when quieL also tak¢n many cats which the Branch
would ordinarily re.home and is exlrernely successful in its endeavours and r¢a¢h to those looking io
re-hom¢ cats. This would noi be w)ssible withoui the collalK)ration of neigbbouring bran¢h¢$, and w¢
aTe grateful to ih¢m for their suppon in this venture.
her than th¢ Cat Hub our main expendiwre is the vd bills. we are a5 committed as every to our
neutering programme io help preveni unwanied pets and we are seeing ever increasing numbers of feral
onimals requiring our help. We have also recently Seen ¥n in¢reose in Members of the public who
require help towards one off ￿rge vd bilb for famity pets.
We would like io ihank the vets thai work tirelessly io help and sUPPOrt our cau5¢ Ihroughout th¢ year.
Additionally. we would lik¢ io take this opportuniry io thank those who have helped ai our fundraising
Ventures and 5UPW)rted us through don￿1{￿5 in both iiem5 and time. This help is invaluable to our
Branch and those it b¢lps.
The trustees can confimh that in carryin8 c￿( the a￿ve activities, due regard has been paid to Ch4rili¢s
Commission guidance on public benefii.
RESERVES
The irusiees consider ihe fvrtds held are sufficient for ihe nonnal branch activities for animal welfare to
continue for ihe time bein& but we are always looking for new fundraisin8 ideas.
RISKS
We see the major risks a5.'-
Loss of income through effor or fraud
InsulTicienl tru51ees for ihe brdnch to ¢ontinue
InSu￿1¢1¢ni helpers for fund rai5Lll8 activitie$
A sudden large expenditure
The trumees regularly review the financial 5We of the branch.
REGULATIONS
The Branch received no income from ¢ontra¢ts. ¢entral or local government io deliver service5 or
8rants from ¢eniral or local government.
Th¢ Brattch d(*s not have policy on paying staff members, &5 no styff wert employed during the year.
The Branch regularly reviews its financial controls, scrutini5ing the finances and bank acc(Junts. Any
¢bange$ are discussed and approved prior to implerneniation at Committtt level.

R.S.P.C.A. NORTHALLERTON THIRSK AND DALES
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JI- DECEMBER 2112
foD¢in
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
The R.S.P.C.A. Northallerton. Thirsk and thles Branch is a registered charity No. 232209.
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Docurnenl
The Organi￿lOn is an unincorporated chariry. res1￿cred as a charity on ihe 14 March 1968. The
coftsiiiuiion for the branch￿ is the branch ruks {published by the Society). This gov¢rning documeni
came inio effect on I￿ janu￿ 2003.
Th¢ branch's trusttts and ¢ommin¢¢ m¢rnbers are a5 followj:
C. Tomlinson
S. Rirhard50n
S. Smith
J. Levey
E. Newcombe
J. Branch
Chairperson
Secretary
Tre&4urer
c￿ re-homin8
HEADQUARTERS ADDRESS
Wilb¢rfor¢e Way
Southwaier
Hor$ham
Wesi Sussex
RH13 9RS
BANKERS
The bran¢h'$ bankers are HSBC Bank. 77 Market Place. Thir5k.
ADVI.SERS
The branch has no other specific adviser5.
f the Trusitts
Sarah Smith
Honorary Treasurer

INDEPFYDENT EXAMI*ERS' REPORT TO THE TRL.STEES OF
tLS.P.C.A. NORTHALLERTON THIRSK AND DALES
IN RESPECT OF THE
ST
EAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2023
Indeptndeot Ex*miner'5 Report to the ILS.P.C.A. North*llertoD. Tbirnk D¥Jles Braneh
We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31# December 2023, which are set out on
pages 6 to 8.
R¢sp¢¢live responsibiliiks of tru5ttts •Trd e1*mi￿tr
The charity's trnstees are responsible for the Preparation of the a¢¢ounts. The charity'$ trustees
consider thai an audit is not required for this year under seciion 144 of the Chariiies Act 2011 (the
Chariries Acil. and that an independeni examin*ion is needed.
It is our re$￿)nsIbl11ty to..
examine ihe a¢¢oynts under seCtIL￿ 145 of the Charities Affl:
follow th¢ pro¢edures laid down in the genernl Direciions given by the Charity Commission
under section 14515Nbl of ihe Chariiies Acl.. and
$tat¢ whether panicular matters have to our anen11￿.
Basls •[ lttd¢pend¢n¢ exAmiTrer's st*temetht
Our examinaiion w&5 carried out in a¢¢ordance with General Direciions given b). the Charity
Commission. A Th examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with ihose records. li also includes consideration of any unusual
iiems or disclosures in Ihe ac¢ounis. and sttking explanations from the trustees ¢oncerning any such
matter%. The procedures undertaken do not provide all ihe evidence that would be required in an audii.
and consequently no opinion is given 15 to wheiher ihe accounts present a "irue and fair view" and the
report is limited to those matters set ou¢ in the slaiemeni below.
lThdtpemdent ¢xamiTr¢r'$ stltemttht
In the course of our examin￿10n. no man¢r has corne to our attenii(M'.
which gives us reasonable ¢aus¢ to believe tha( in any material respect. the requirements..
to keep proper ac¢ouniing records are kew in a¢¢ordance with section 130 of the Charitie5 A¢t:
to prepare accounts whtch accord with the ¥¢ounttng records and ¢ompty wilh the accounting
requiremenis of the Charilies Act-
have noi been met.. or
io which, in m J. opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper UnderSt￿ding of
the accounls to be reached.
Mrs J. E. Shield BA FCA.BFP
Leonard Bye Limited
Chartered Ac¢ouniants
80 Borough Road
Middlesbrough
TSI 2JN

ILS.P.C.A. NORTHALLERTON THIRSK AND DALES
ALANCE SHEET
ST
ASATJI DECEMBER 20
2023
2022
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Equipment
CURRENT ASSETS
Siocks
Cash ai bank and in hand
35
113.304
115.984
115.987
CREDITOR&imounts f*lling
due wi¢hin one year
ALcruals
13.339
(1.474)
11.6911
NET CURRENT ASSETS
111,648
NET ASSETS
14.513
111.654
Financed by..
ACCUMULATED FUND
Balance as ai IM January 2023
Nei incomings for ihe year
111.654
2.859
115.390
(3.736)
B41ance ￿ 4131. De¢ernber 2023
114.513
111.654
J. E. Levey
S. Smith
Signed oft Behalf of the Trus¢ees
Dated.'1S-'1- 4

ILS.P.C.A. NORTHALLERTON THIRSK AND DALES
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2023
2023
2(J22
INCOME AND EXPENSES
Incoming R¢sourf¢s
Subscriptions
G¢n¢rdl Donations
Adoption Fees
Colleciing Boxes
Bank Inierest
VA T Recovered
House io House collection5
Gift Aid
Legacies
183
1.268
1,282
241
233
.543
17.030
23.223
26
5,975
26.443
25.121
Resourees F.xpended
Reni & Hall Ilire
Insurance
VeieTinary Ftts
Accountancy Fees
Depreciation
Donation io Inspe￿orne Cai Hub Proje
Bank Charges
Annual Registraiion ftt
Subscriptions
House io Hous¢ ¢xp¢ns¢
Equipment
Goods for Resale
577
6.592
813
6.258
852
15.CHXI
73
18,000
144
40
1,378
226
32
23.584
28.857
NET INCOMING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR
2,859
(3.736)
FUND BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD
111.654
115,390
FUND BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD
111.054

ILS.P.C.A. NORTHALLERTON THIRSK AND DALES
NOTES TO THE 2023 ACCOUNTS
FIXED ASSETS
Equlpthe￿t
Cost
At I" January 2023
Additions
1,822
At 31>1 tkcember 2023
1.822
Depreci*tion
Ai I, january 2023
Charge for the year
1,816
At 3 IM December 2023
1.822
Net Book Value
Ai 31" December 2023
At 3 Ill December 2022
CASH BALANCES
C#sh It b*nk
At I" January 2023
C&sh received in yegr
Clsh paid oui in year
113.304
26.443
123.7631
Net cash flow in year
2,680
At 31° December 2023
11 S.984
TRUSTEES REMUNERATION
The trustees neither received nor waived any emoluments during the year (2022.. £Nil).
NO out-of-p(Kket expenses were spent by the irusiees12022-. £Nil)