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Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2021
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RSPCA Scarborough and District Branch
aE ™ [ONL; SupportingFic, Wéitey,Scarborough,Aickering Annual Report # Helnrsley 2021 Scarborough & District Branch Registered Charity 232233 Reg Charity Number - 232233 RSPCA Scarborough and District Branch, 18-20 Aberdeen Walk, Scarborough, YO11 1XW Phone us: 01723 371935 Visit us at: www.rspca-scarborough.org.uk Email us at: info@rspca-scarborough.org.uk Although there has been a gradual loosening of restrictions during 2021/22, the Covid challenges continued and due to ongoing concerns, the trustees agreed to hold the 2021 AGM virtually, with invitations going out to all members to attend via Google Hangouts. This was carried out successfully and the trustees would like to thank Nicola Byrne, branch assistant, for her sterling work in organising and facilitating the event and subsequent Virtual committee meetings. { The trustees have decided to hold the 2022 AGM as a Face2Face meeting with the option to join as a virtual meeting and ask you to RSVP as per the instructions on the Notice calling an AGM of the Scarborough and district RSPCA. We look forward to hearing your views, either prior to or on the day of the meeting. _ Following the AGM the trustees held monthly meetings via the internet, which allowed them to ensure that the work of the Scarborough and district RSPCA continued unabated. Nationally the RSPCA has reduced the number of trustees needed to have on a committee to 5 from 7, but the branch still needs to recruit more trustees and members to be viable. _ Although the number of members has reduced to 55, we would like to thank you for your continuing support. _ The Trustees would like to praise the efforts of the shop Manager, Karen, the staff and volunteers who kept the Charity _ shop in Aberdeen Walk running under strained circumstance. There had been some concern expressed that the closure _ of the main post office opposite the shop would have a detrimental effect on income generated due to reduced footfall by potential shoppers.
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Despite this, the staff surpassed their target of £100,000, with the
help of eye-catching window displays and thoughtful presentation of
ue items inside, making the shop an interesting and welcoming place to
ae lr * browse and buy. The shop even won the Gold Award for the best
WDOW 8 Xmas Window Display, so well done to all the staff & Thank You!
CHARITY SHOPS: i/j Sadly, the shop was targeted by a mindless vandal on New Year's
| a Eve which resulted in the need to replace the window. Despite CCTV
) evidence and appeals to the public the police have been unable to
am identify the culprit.
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Zi There have also been minor repairs carried out to
the premises, including replacement of the swing
sign in the front of the shop which was becoming
7 a health and safety issue, and a damp issue
P a which was affecting the storage room ceiling.
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2021 2022
Whilst the majority of our income was raised by the shop, During this year the trustees will be looking at ways of
the branch has received many individual donations and reaching out to owners who need to rehome their animals,
bequests, as well as Government Covid business grants. in the hope that we can save more animals from being sold
Covid restrictions obviously meant that fund raising over the internet.
activities and opportunities were limited in 2021. The trustees are continually looking at ways to raise
The Covid 19 outbreak continued to make life particularly awareness and promote the branch. The trustees took part
difficult for everyone in the country, with increasing in the Scarborough Community Fair, have highlighted
financial hardship suffered by many animal owners. The rehoming successes on Facebook, introduced Amazon
Charity has been able to provide a lifeline for animals and Smile to encourage donations. A recent voucher donation
struggling owners, financed through income generated from Pets at home allowed the branch to buy toys, flea
through our shop in Aberdeen Walk, donations etc. and the | treatments, bedding and donate animal food to the
level of reserves held by the branch. Rainbow Centre in Scarborough.
The income raised has allowed the trustees to rehome 30 If you would like to help RSPCA Scarborough & District
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looking towards developing other revenue streams
including the introduction of Gift Aid and appeals for AGM June 8" 2022 -- If you wish to attend the RSPCA
financial support for individual animals on Facebook. Scarborough & District Branch AGM virtually, please RSVP
as per the instructions on the Notice calling an AGM of the
The trustees reported concern in last year's report over the | RSPCA Scarborough & District Branch in the mailing you
fall in the number of people contacting the branch for help have received.
in rehoming their pets. This continues to be the case.
Animals surrendered are housed with either the York Finally, we are sorry to report that Mrs Sheila Owen, our
Animal Home or Alma Veterinary Surgery, and we have long-standing Hon. Treasurer and stalwart supporter for
introduced a foster home system for those cats unable to many years, has decided to retire. She will be greatly
cope within the cattery. missed, as her wide range of knowledge of the branch and
However, the trustees are pleased to report that we have intelligent insight has been invaluable over the years. We
had fewer long stay animals, despite some of the animals thank her and wish her a very long and happy retirement.
surrendered being older and having more medical issues.
The resulting cost of these mature animals with medical Also, Ms Lesley Waters, our Hon. Secretary had decided
issues is increasing. not to stand for the Secretary position at the AGM but will
be around for a few months after to help with the transition
of the role to another trustee.
In addition, our trustee Heather Westron has also resigned
for workload & family reasons.
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The situation in Ukraine is an awful one, but we are doing our best to support the charities in the region,
including Poland, who are doinga fantastic job to evacuate the pets that have been left behind as well as zoo
animals. There is a collection bucket for donations in our shop and we will forward the money to Four Paws,
which is a recommended charity via RSPCA National.
¥ ps R : © FOUR PAWS UK is a company limited by guarantee
“AW / Animal Welfare. registered in England and Wales (company number
Worldwide. 05848230) and a registered charity (number 1118102)
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In March this year, Boo, a female English Bull terrier came to us following a change in her owners’ circumstances. Sadly,
we often take in animals that have been loved and cared for by their owners, but they have struggled to keep on top of
their health needs for various reasons. Boo is one of these cases, she needed an entropion repair on both eyes, this
causes her eyelids to fold inwards, the skin and eyelashes then rub the sensitive cornea causing pain and irritation. She
is also being treated for cherry eye, which is a prolapse of the third eyelid and left untreated this could cause blindness in
the affected eye. Boo made a quick recovery and has now been adopted.
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In 2021 we spent £4,786 on additional veterinary treatments for 16 of the 30 dogs we rehomed that year - that's on top of
the costs for boarding them whilst rehabilitating and finding them their perfect home. We have seen a year-on-year
increase in funds spent on veterinary treatment needed for dogs taken in for rehoming, resulting in the need to continually
| raise additional funds to ensure that we can continue this essential work.
P aS aa a Lucky Little Kittens
, ‘ » , q When five 2-day old kittens turned up at Alma Vets, the Cat Co-Ordinator reacted
—— XN quickly to get them fostered as Alma Vets generally can’t provide overnight support.
= ae , “Our cat fosterers, who were already looking after a 5-week old kitten, successfully
_ reared all 5 of the new ones, taking turns getting up through the night for weeks. Both
Km » volunteers and kittens surviving the gruelling feeding schedule. All are now happily
Ss "7 | thriving in their new homes. Our volunteers show outstanding commitment whether
Sri looking after animals or working in the shop and we thank them.
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As pets get older, in many cases their owners struggle to pay for increased vet bills and treatment and sadly we take a lot of senior animals in, but we assess them and make sure they are treated. Unfortunately, not many people want to take on these mature animals because of the costs and the potential short time they may be with the family. In some cases, wewill work with people to make sure medication[is] covered and may waive the adoption fee.[It][is] always based on the individual circumstances. At the time of writing this report, we have two “mature cats” that have been with us a while and they keep being overlooked for adoption. They are lovely cats just looking for nice home to retire in. 20" April 2022 Thank you so very much for supporting us
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Bam Bam is 11 years young. He is friendly but is also shy. We think he goes outside as he isn't happy to be inside all the
time. He is used to being with other cats and he would be OK with older children.
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Arthur is estimated to be over 12 years old. He is very friendly and loving. He likes everyone and everything - especially
being groomed.
‘Accounts figures 2021
[INCOME (selection [202 [2020 exceptions
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| Door 2 Door CollectionCem(N a tit o nal)ns || neasafereet£24,134 £25,173 PO
j Dogs Adopted | | £871 £0 Adoption fees go to York Animal Home
Shop | [£72568 [862285
TOTAL as per Accounts Report | | £146,747 | £169,494
[EXPENSES(selec(selec t ion)ior) =—S«S| [2021 =| 2020002 | Exceptions si
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Contribution to RSPCA HQ | | £1,378 £1,378
Shop Expenses | | £72,097 £76,569 The shop alone madea profit of £30,889
| Dog Boarding | | £28,080 £30,644
Cat Boarding || £8,891 £9,797
i TOTAL as per Accounts Report = £181,972 £190,058 a
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dia | £590 398£548 974 £548,974£502,145 £621,872£574,273 sabeae £496,£419,188856 £419,188£426,144 £562,529£517,893
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| i | Trusteesof the Branch: Advancement of Animal Welfare Hon Treasurer: Ms Sheila Owen Under the Charities Act 2006, the advancement of animal Hon Secretary: Ms Lesley Waters welfare is recognised asa distinct statutory charitable purpose. Ms Julie Thorpe-Willett, Ms Heather Westron The Animal Welfare Act indicates acceptance by the Society that Mrs Kathryn Tait, Mrs Pauline Bryars, Mr Paul Riley treating all living creatures with compassion has a moral benefit Branch Administrator: Nicola Byrne for the public as a whole. While the public benefit is clear, it is sometimes difficult to quantify and must be balanced against any rea ty ‘Thank You detriment. | Looking Back and aie The Branch’s animal welfare work although local in nature, THANK YOU to everyone; our branch members, adopters benefits society at large, and also aims to help people in need customers, volunteers and staff. Also, thank you to everyone who with the care of their animals. has donated goods to our shop or funds to our branch via — fundraising Bais or as part of a family member legacy. Charitable Activities Pursued for the Public Benefit Thanks go to our Auxiliary Secretaries, June Hagger in Filey and | Pam Bennett in Pickering. We support our local Inspector and Animal Welfare Officers to Thanks also go to York Animal Home & Alma Veterinary Surgery - | the best of our abilities. without all of you we could not do what we do! Other local vets also deserve our thanks. We provide subsidised veterinary treatment for animals that are sick or injured and belong to local people on low incomes. We Accountants and Independent Examiners provide this through the assisted voucher scheme. | ee on Ku ‘~--49 Albemarle Cheiit, Wecompanion provide subsidised animals for thosneut e r in gthe and Branch micro-chipping area on l o w income.f | The Brana holds accounts with the Yorkshire Bank and Skipton Animals in our care receive veterinary treatment, vaccination, Building Society neutering, micro-chipping and are assessed for re-homing. We 9 : re-home animals in need to people willing and able to adopt an animal after a home visit. wats Our: cats arefi advertised: : on the RSPCA: Scarborough website. and Weowners.take inWelostrespondanimals to enquiriesand attemptna andto requestsre-unite themfor advicewith: theirabout phe ° UebelBas end a tome ct wil pontact local animals. We provide volunteering opportunities to those pe Ht who are able to support our work. ; Dogs Members ® Our dogs are at the RSPCA York Animal Home, so if anyone is We have 55 members in the Scarborough and District Area. looking to adopt a dog in our area, they should still contact our = dog coordinator on 07939 247202 and a home visit will be Risk Management arranged. The YAH can be contacted on 01904 654949. Visit www.rspca-yorkhome.org.uk or Landing Lane YORK YO26 4RH Any risks the charity was exposed to in 2021 were reviewed and risk assessments were undertaken where required. The charity Objectives and Public Benefit Statement trustees have given consideration to the major risks to which ————— the charity is exposed and satisfied themselves that systems The Scarborough & District RSPCA Branch is an unincorporated et procedures are established in order to manage those charitable association and a separately registered branch of the risks. Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, carrying out its direct animal welfare work in North Yorkshire including . . . Whitby, Scarborough, Filey, Pickering, Helmsley and all areas We look forward to working with you all in 2022 to between. promote positive animal well-being and welfare. The objectives of the Branch are to promote the work and | suppressobjectivescruelty of the Society, to animals byto promoteall lawful kindnessmeans, andwith to preventparticular or | reference to the area of the Branch, in accordance with the RSPCA Scarborough @RSPCAScarboro policies of the Society. | The Trustees have reviewed: the outcomes and achievements of www.rspca-scarborough.org.uk our objectives and activities for the year, to ensure that they remain focused on our charitable aims and continue to deliver benefits to the public. We have complied with the duty under the Charities Act 2006; to have due regard to the public : benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. | | 20" April 2022 Thank you so very much for supporting us : |
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& CHARITY COMMISSION Independent examiner's
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On accounts for the year 31 December 2021 Charity no | 232233
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| report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 December 2021.
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Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation
basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act
2011 (“the Act”).
| report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, |
have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent | have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have
examiner's statement come to my attention (ether than-that disclosed below) in connection with |
the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material
respect:
e accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of
the Act or
e the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
| have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection
with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: ch : M4, , a Date: | 30 May 2022
Name: | Anne Mead BSc FCA |
Relevant professional Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address: | Ashby Berry Coulsons Chartered Accountants
2 Belgrave Crescent, Scarborough
North Yorkshire, YO11 1UB
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