**Annual Report 2022** Registered Charity 232233
## **RSPCA Scarborough and District Branch, 18-20 Aberdeen Walk, Scarborough, YO11 1XW**
## **Phone us: 01723 371935 Visit us at: www.rspca.org.uk/local/scarborough-and-district-branch Email us at: info@rspca-scarborough.org.uk**
At the AGM in June the branch welcomed three new trustees, whilst saying thank you and a fond farewell to longstanding trustees Heather Westron and Sheila Owen. The trustees would like to thank them both for their hard work and dedication to RSPCA Scarborough and District Branch during their time as with us.
The trustees of Scarborough and District RSPCA would also like to thank all volunteers and supporters who have continued to give their time and donations to enable the branch to carry on with its work in supporting local animals.
Like many charities we acknowledge that the post Covid difficulties and dramatic increase in the cost of living has impacted on the public’s ability to donate as generously as in previous years and we are extremely grateful to all those who have continued to help.
The closure of the post office in Aberdeen Walk meant that footfall declined and had an impact on donations made via the RSPCA shop. However, the shop continued to attract customers and donors with its attractive window displays and inviting interior, which was redecorated with some woodwork replaced in 2022. The Christmas display attracted many admiring comments and received a Gold Award for the best Xmas window display. The trustees would like to thank Karen Fenton and the staff for their hard work during the year.
During 2022 the branch provided support for pet owners through vouchers towards veterinary care and help in rehoming dogs and cats where families were no longer able to keep them, with costs amounting to £68,051 for the year. Pet owners were facing increasing costs when applying for veterinary treatment, so the trustees decided to introduce a short term, targeted scheme where the normal £45 voucher could be increased up to £200 for owners who were facing extremely high bills when their animals were injured.
The donations made by the public during this year and over previous years has allowed us to give vouchers to 47 cat owners, 63 dog owners and 2 rabbit owners to enable them to access veterinary care.
We took in 85 cats and 34 dogs, with 60 cats and 30 dogs finding their forever homes in 2022. We would like to express our appreciation to the York Animal Home, Alma Vets and Snugglepuss cattery for their care for these animals whilst they waited to be rehomed. The trustees decided to move the cats away from Alma Vets to Snugglepuss Cattery as it became difficult for them to balance the needs of running a cattery with the heavy daily demands of a busy veterinary practice. We would like to thank all staff at Alma’s for their years of support and care in helping RSPCA animals.
## **Here is just one rehoming success story.**
Bam Bam, an 11 year old timid male cat, came into us via the inspectors at the end of March 2022. Despite the best efforts of the cattery staff and the attentions of the volunteer cat cuddlers he refused to engage with people and spent his time hiding under his blanket. By July the situation had not changed and it was decided to try fostering in the hope that this change in environment would help him develop trust and confidence. Within 3 days he started to regain his confidence and received intensive support from his fosterer until he found his forever home in October.
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**April 2023 Thank you so very much for supporting us**
The trustees report that although we have fewer long stay animals, a significant number of those surrendered are older and have medical issues.
All associated animal costs increased significantly and the increase in energy costs meant that despite an income of £141,894 our expenditure rose to £202,602 with a resulting deficit of £60,708.
During the year the trustees introduced a Reserves Policy and changed to the Xero accounting system to support the focus of current and future expenditure. We would like to thank trustee Lesley Waters for all her hard work in setting up the new system.
The trustees made a donation to Four Paws Animal Welfare to support animals in the Ukraine and also to an appeal by Stapeley Grange RSPCA Centre.
## **2023**
During this year the trustees will be focussing on attracting new volunteers. In 2022 we had 10 volunteers working in the shop and 4 cat cuddlers, and two of those volunteers became trustees during 2022, increasing our trustee numbers to 8. We are still actively looking for more trustees.
The trustees will be looking at ways to increase awareness of the work of the branch, which hopefully will then translate into increasing donations to enable us to carry on the work of supporting animals and owners.
Ms Lesley Waters continued as a trustee but will be standing down at the AGM. We will miss her and her valuable contribution to supporting the branch.
Unfortunately, we have seen a slight decline in member numbers and hope that this will improve during 2023.
## **Accounts figures 2022**
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INCOME (selection) 2022 2021 Exceptions
Legacies £0 £1,731
Donations £7,290 £6,454
Door 2 Door Collection (National) £23,218 £24,134
Cats adopted £5,175 £4,983
Dogs Adopted £2,332 £871 Adoption fees go to York Animal Home
Shop £102,320 £72,568
Bank Interest £1,372 £3,412
Gov’t Covid Grants £0 £30,418
TOTAL as per Accounts Report £141,894 £146,747
EXPENSES (selection) 2022 2021 Exceptions
Contribution to RSPCA HQ £1,378 £1,378
Shop Expenses £101,715 £72,097
Dog Boarding £30,420 £28,080
Cat Boarding £11,347 £8,891
Vet fees (boarded animals) £15,252 £13,297
Vet Assistance Vouchers etc £4,428 £5,389
Neutering Schemes £4,960 £3,821
TOTAL as per Accounts Report £202,602 £181,972
Excess of Expenditure (£60,708) (£35,225)
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|**Year**|**Cash at**
**beginning of**
**year**|**Cash at end**
**of year**|**Total Assets**
**at end of year**|**Year**|**Cash at**
**beginning of**
**year**|**Cash at end of**
**year**|**Total Assets at**
**end of year**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**2017**|£497,654|£496,856|£566,346|**2020**|£426,144|£398,077|£453,077|
|**2018**|£496,856|£419,188|£562,529|**2021**|£398,077|£362,852|£417,852|
|**2019**|£419,188|£426,144|£517,893|**2022**|£362,852|£302,144|£361,544|
**Thank you so very much for supporting us**
**April 2023**
## **Trustees of the Branch:**
**Hon Treasurer:** Mrs Pauline Bryars **Hon Secretary:** Mrs Kathryn Tait Ms Lesley Waters, Ms Julie Thorpe-Willett, Mr Paul Riley, Miss Christine Johnson, Mrs Janice Kirby, Miss Jenny Kirby **Branch Administrator:** Nicola Byrne
## **Looking Back and Thank You**
**THANK YOU** to everyone; our branch members, adopters, customers, volunteers and staff. Also, thank you to everyone who has donated goods to our shop or funds to our branch via fundraising events, or as part of a family member legacy. Thanks go to our Auxiliary Secretary June Hagger in Filey. Thanks also go to York Animal Home & Snugglepuss - without all of you we could not do what we do! As well as all of the local vets who subscribe to our welfare voucher scheme and deserve our sincere thanks.
## **Accountants and Independent Examiners**
Ashby Berry Coulsons Ltd, 48-49 Albemarle Crescent, Scarborough, YO11 1XU The Branch holds accounts with the Virgin Money and Skipton Building Society.
## **Cats**
Our cats are advertised on the RSPCA Scarborough website and if anyone is looking to adopt a cat in our area, they should contact the cat coordinator on 07926 364633 and a home visit will be arranged.
## **Dogs**
If you are looking to adopt a dog, please go to the York Animal Home website at www.rspca-yorkhome.org.uk where all dogs ready for adoption can be seen.
## **Objectives and Public Benefit Statement**
The Scarborough & District RSPCA Branch is an unincorporated charitable association and a separately registered branch of the 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 between.
The objectives of the Branch are to promote the work and objectives of the Society, to promote kindness and to prevent or suppress cruelty to animals by all lawful means, with particular reference to the area of the Branch, in accordance with the policies of the Society.
The Trustees have reviewed the outcomes and achievements of 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.**
## **Advancement of Animal Welfare**
Under the Charities Act 2006, the advancement of animal welfare is recognised as a distinct statutory charitable purpose. The Animal Welfare Act indicates acceptance by the Society that treating all living creatures with compassion has a moral benefit for the public as a whole. While the public benefit is clear, it is sometimes difficult to quantify and must be balanced against any detriment.
The Branch’s animal welfare work although local in nature, benefits society at large, and also aims to help people in need with the care of their animals.
## **Charitable Activities Pursued for the Public Benefit**
We support our local Inspector and Animal Welfare Officers to the best of our abilities.
We provide subsidised veterinary treatment for animals that are sick or injured and belong to local people on low incomes. We provide this through the assisted voucher scheme.
We provide subsidised neutering and micro-chipping of companion animals for those in the Branch area on low income. Animals in our care receive veterinary treatment, vaccination, neutering, micro-chipping and are assessed for re-homing. We re-home animals in need to people willing and able to adopt an animal after a home visit.
We take in lost animals and attempt to re-unite them with their owners. We respond to enquiries and requests for advice about local animals. We provide volunteering opportunities to those who are able to support our work.
## **Members**
We have **52** members in the Scarborough and District Area.
## **Risk Management**
Any risks the charity was exposed to in 2022 were reviewed and risk assessments were undertaken where required. The charity trustees have given consideration to the major risks to which the charity is exposed and satisfied themselves that systems or procedures are established in order to manage those risks.
_**We look forward to working with you all in 2023 to promote positive animal well-being and welfare.**_
**RSPCA Scarborough @RSPCAScarboro**
www.rspca.org.uk/local/scarborough-and-district-branch
**Thank you so very much for supporting us**
**April 2023**
|**Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To**|**Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To**|||
|---|---|---|---|
|**Animals(Scarborough And District Branch)**||**232233**||
|**Receipts andpayments accounts**|||**CC16a**|
|01/01/2022
**For the period**
**from**|**To**|31/12/2022||
|**Section A Receipts and payments**|**Section A Receipts and payments**||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**A1 Receipts**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**
**7,290**
**23,218**
**45**
**7,507**
**0**
**102,320**
**0**
**1,372**
**142**
**141,894**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**141,894**
**101,715**
**0**
**1,378**
**68,051**
**22,439**
**90**
**2,041**
**2,281**
**4,607**
**202,602**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**202,602**
**(60,708)**
**0**
**362,852**
**302,144**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**|**Endowment**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**|**Total funds**
**to the nearest £**
**7,290**
**23,218**
**45**
**7,507**
**0**
**102,320**
**0**
**1,372**
**142**
**141,894**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**141,894**
**101,715**
**0**
**1,378**
**68,051**
**22,439**
**90**
**2,041**
**2,281**
**4,607**
**202,602**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**202,602**
**(60,708)**||**Last year**
**to the nearest £**|
|Legacies & Donations|**7,290**||**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**|**7,290**||**8,185**|
|Door 2 Door|**23,218**|||**23,218**||**24,134**|
|Pet Insurance|**45**|||**45**||**52**|
|Animals Rehoused|**7,507**|||**7,507**||**5,854**|
|Special Events & Grand Draw|**0**|||**0**||**1,677**|
|ShopIncome|**102,320**|||**102,320**||**72,568**|
|Governmentgrants - Covid 19 support|**0**|||**0**||**30,418**|
|Bank Interest|**1,372**|||**1,372**||**3,412**|
|Grants & Subs From HQ|**142**|||**142**||**447**|
|**_Sub total_**_(Gross income for_
_AR)_|**141,894**|||**141,894**||**146,747**|
||||||||
|**A2 Asset and investment sales,**
**(see table).**|||||||
||**0**||**0**
**0**
**0**|**0**||**0**|
||**0**|||**0**||**0**|
|**_Sub total_**|**0**|||**0**||**0**|
|**_Total receipts_**
**A3 Payments**|||||||
||||**0**|**141,894**||**146,747**|
||||||||
|ShopExpenses|**101,715**||**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**|**101,715**||**72,097**|
|FundraisingPurchases|**0**|||**0**||**87**|
|Branch Contributions To HQ|**1,378**|||**1,378**||**1,378**|
|Animal Expenses|**68,051**|||**68,051**||**60,550**|
|Wages & Pensions|**22,439**|||**22,439**||**38,022**|
|Repairs & Maintenance|**90**|||**90**||**0**|
|Insurance & Utilities|**2,041**|||**2,041**||**90**|
|Professional Fees|**2,281**|||**2,281**||**3,206**|
|Other Expenses|**4,607**|||**4,607**||**6,542**|
|**_Sub total_**|**202,602**|||**202,602**||**181,972**|
||||||||
|**A4 Asset and investment**
**purchases, (see table)**|||||||
||**0**||**0**
**0**
**0**|**0**||**0**|
||**0**|||**0**||**0**|
|**_Sub total_**|**0**|||**0**||**0**|
|**_Total payments_**
**_Net of receipts/(payments)_**
**A5 Transfers between funds**
**A6 Cash funds last year end**
**_Cash funds this year end_**|||||||
||||**0**|**202,602**||**181,972**|
||||||||
||**(60,708)**|**0**|**0**|**(60,708)**||**(35,225)**|
||**0**|**0**|**0**
**0**|**0**|
|**0**|
||**362,852**|**0**||**362,852**||**398,077**|
||**302,144**|**0**|**0**|**302,144**||**362,852**|
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
22/05/2023
1
## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**
|**Categories**
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
**B5 Liabilities**
**B3 Investment assets**
**B2 Other monetary assets**
**B4 Assets retained for the**
**charity’s own use**
**B1 Cash funds**|**Details**
**Details**
**_Total cash funds_**
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Bank Current Account
Savings Accounts
Cash In Hand
**Details**
**Details**
**Details**
Signature|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**to nearest £**
**22,189**
**0**
**279,705**
**0**
**250**
**0**
**302,144**
**0**
OK
OK
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**to nearest £**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**
**Cost (optional)**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**
**Cost (optional)**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**Fund to which**
**liability relates**
**Amount due**
**(optional)**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
Print Name
K Tait
P Bryars|**Endowment**
**funds**
**to nearest £**|
|---|---|---|---|
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**funds**
**to nearest £**|
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**(optional)**|
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||||Date of
approval|
|||K Tait|17 May 2023|
|||P Bryars|17 May 2023|
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
22/05/2023
2
## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts**
**Section A Independent Examiner’s Report**
|**Report to the trustees/**
**members of**
**On accounts for the year**
**ended**
**Set out on pages**|Charity Name
RSPCA Scarborough and District Branch|Charity Name
RSPCA Scarborough and District Branch|Charity Name
RSPCA Scarborough and District Branch|
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||31 December 2022|**Charity no**
**(if any)**|232233|
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- I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 December 2021 **.**
- **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”).
I 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, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
**Independent** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have **examiner's statement** come to my attention ~~(other than that disclosed below *)~~ in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
- the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I 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: Date:** 22 May 2023 **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
**October 2018**
1
**IER**
**Section B Disclosure**
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
**Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** .
**October 2018**
2
**IER**