R S P C AK8ighiey. Cravgn and Upper Whartedai8 Branch Charity number 232237- England and Wales Ststement of Accounts forthe Year Ended 31 Decembor 2024
R S P C A Keighley Craven and UpperWharf8dale Branch Contents Pages Independent Examiner's Reporttothè Trustee$ Accountants, Report to th8 Trustees Declaration from the TrusteestotheAccount8nts Statement of Financial Activities 10-11 Balance Sheet 12 Notestothe Statement of Accounts 13-14
R S P C A Keighley Cravèn and UpperWharfeda18 Branch Independent Examiner's Report From Stèwart Newberry FFA to theTrustees of R S P C A Keighiey, Graven and Upper Wharfedale Bran¢h In respe¢t of th8 Statement of accountsforthe ye8r ended 31 December 2024 on pages 10t0 14: Responsibilitie8 of the trustees As trustees, you have responsibilities within the following= The Charities (Accounts and Rèports} Regulations 20081'the Regulations'l. The Charities Act 20221'the Act'}. The Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (Financial Reporting Standard 1021 October 20191'the SORP'}. Any other directives. conditions or restrictions Imposed upon the charity by reguLation, benefactor$ or other relevant parties. As trustees, your responsibilities include, but ar8 not limited to: Preparatlon of 8 Statement ot accounts which shows a true andfairview. Preparation of sufficient a¢counting records and other relevant information. Preparation of a trustees, annualreportwhich should accompany and a¢¢urately reflect the information contained in the statement of ac¢ounts. Ascertainingwhether the charity is requlred to have an audit of the statement of accounts. a¢¢ounting records and other relevant Information. Ascertalning whether the charlty Is required to hav8 an independent examination of the statement of accounts, accounting records and other relevant information. As¢ertainingwhether the charity Is required to have any other examination or review of the statement of accounts. accounting records and other relovant Inform8tion. Responsibilities of the independent examiner As independent examiner. I have responsibilities within the following: The Regulations. The Act. Directions given tythe Charitycommlssion for England andwales in the guidance document Independent Examlnation of CharityAccounts- Directions 8ndGuidance for Examiners ICC32) December2017'1'the Directions'}. Any other directives, conditions or restri¢tions imposed upon the charity by regulation, benefactors or other relevant parties.
R S P C A Keighley Craven and Upperwharfedale Branch Continued Independont Examlner's Report From Stewart Nèwberry FFA to theTru¥toes of R S P C AK8ighigy, Giaven and Upporwharfedale Branch Continued As independent examiner, my responsibilities include. but are not limited to: Completion of an independent examination ofthe statement of a¢¢ount8. accounting records and other relevant information. Statingwhether particular matters have come to my attention In completingmy independent examination of the statement of accounts, accounting records and other relevant information. Basis of my independent examiner's report I completedan independent ex8minationofthestatementDfaccounts.a¢¢ounting records and other r81evant information in accordanc8 Wlth the Regulations, the Act and the Directions. An independent examination includes the followinl. A reviewofthe statement of accounts, accountingrecords and other relevant information. and a comparison of those items. Consideration of anyunusual items included In the statement of accounts, 8ccounting records and other relevant information. and seeking explanations from the trustees regarding such items. An independent examination is a form of external scrutiny that provides a limited check on specific matter$.An independent examinationdoes not provide allthe evidence that is required in an audit. Therefore, I do not express an audit opinion on the statement of account8. accounting records and other relevant information, and neither do l express an opinion on whetherthe statement of accounts shows a true and fair view, My independent examiner's report is limited to those matters cont8ined in the following statement: Independent examiner's statement In completing my independent examination of the statement of accounts. accounting records and other relevant information. none of the following came to my attention- Any matters which give me reasonablec8useto believe that in any material aspect the tru$te8S' responsibility to prepar8 suffici8nt accounting re¢oids and other relevant information in accordance with the Regulations and theAct has not been met. Anymatterswhichgiveme re8sonablec8useto beli8vethatinanymat8rlalaspectthe trustees, responsibility to prepar8 a statement of 8ccounts f rom the accounting records and other r81evant information in accordance with the Regulations, the Act and the SORP h89 not been met. Any matters towhich, in my opinion. attention should be drawnto enable 8 proper understanding of the statement of acGounts to be reach8d. Continued
R S P CA Keighley Craven and Upperwharfedale Branch Independent Examiner's Report From Stewart Newberry FFA to th6Tru8tee8 of R S P C AKeighlgyi Gravon and Upper Wharfodale Branch Continued To the fullest extent within laws and regulations, I do not accept responsibility to any third parties for my work relating to the statement of accounts or for this report. Thi8 report has been prepared onlyforyour use astrustees andto be sent to the Charity Commission ft)r England andwales. SA Newberry, FFA. A, MBA PositlV8 Practice Accountants Skipton Commercial Centre Water Street Skipton BD23 1PB
RS P CA Keighley Craven and Upperwharfedale Branch Accountants Report From Positive Practice Accountsnts to theTrustees of R S P C AKeighiey, Graven and Upperwharfedaie Branch In respectofthe statementofaccountsfortheyearended 31 December2023 on pages 10 to 14 As trustees, you have responsibilities within the following- The Charities IAccount$ and Reports) Regulations 2008 {'the Regulations'l. The Charities Act 2022 {'the Act'l. The Charities Statement of Recommended PracticelFinanclal Reportingstandard 1021 October 20191'the SORP'I- Any other dlrectives, conditions or restrlctlons imp058d upon the charity by regulation. benefactors or other relevant parties. AS trustees. your responsibilities include, bLrt are not limited to: Pr8p8ratlon of a statement of aecountswhich shows atrue 8nd fairview. Preparation of sufficient a¢counting records and other relevant information. Preparation of a trustees, annual report which should accompany and accurately reflect the information containad in the statément of accounts. Ascertaining whether the charity is required to have an audit of the statement of accounts, accounting records and other relevant Information. As¢ertainingwh8therthe charity is requiredto have an independent examination of the statement of accounts, accounting record$ and other relevant information. Ascertainingwhetherthe charity Is required to have any other examination or review ofthe statement of accounts. accounting records and other relevant information. To 8SSiSt you with your responsibilities and in accordance with your instructions. we have prepar¢d the 3tot¢ment of accounts on yourb8h8lf in accordancowith the Regulations. the Act. the SORP and generally accepted accounting practice. To assist you with your responsibilities and in ac¢ordance with your instructions. we have completedan independentexamination of the statement of accounts, accounting records and other relevant information that you have made available to us. in accordance with the independent examiner's report on pages 3to S. We h8ve completed our work on your behalf from the accounting re¢ords end other relevant information that you have made available to us. We have relied on the accounting records and other relevant information that you have made av8ilable to U8 as beingtru8. correct and completa. Otherth8n the procedures explained in the independentexaminer'syeporton p8ges3 to 5, we have not comp18ted extensive procedures to verify the accuracy or completeness of th8 accounting records and other relevant information Continued
RSP CA Keighley Craven and Upp8rlNharfedale Branch Ac¢ounlants Report From Positive Practice Accountants to the Tru¥te68 of R S P C A Kelghioy. Gravèn and upper Wharfedaie Branch that you have made avaiiablo to us, and ourwork relatlngthereto has not been designed to identify significant errors or weaknesses therein. Therefore. other than the independent examlner'sreportonpages 3 to5, we do not giveany¢ommenton the statement of accountsor the a¢counting records and other relevant information that you hav8 made available to us. Our work on your behalf is subject to the professional standards of the Institute of Finan¢i81 Accountants and has been undertakenwithin those professional standards. To the ffijllest extent within laws and regulations, w8 do not 8ccept responsibility to any third parties for our work relating to the statement of account8 or for this report. The statementofaccount$8ndthisreport have been prepared only foryour use astrustees and for information contained therein to be sent to the Charity Commission for England and Wales Positive Practi¢e Accountants Skipton Commercial Centre Water Street Skipton BD23 1PB 71hOctober 2025
R S P C A Keighley Craven and Upperwharfedale Bran¢h Docl8ratlon from the Trustees of R S P C A Keighiey, Craven and Upper Wharfedale Branch to Positive Practice Ac¢ountants In respect of the statement of accounts fortheyear ended 31 December 2023 on pages 10t0 14.. We approve the statement of accounts. We acknowledge that, as trustees, we have responsibilities within the following: The Charities (Accounts and Report81 Regulations 20081'the Regulations'l. The Charities Act 2022 Ithe Act). The Charitiesstatementof Recommended Practice {Finan¢lal Reporting Standard 1021 October 2019 Ilhe SORP'I. Any other directives, conditions or restrictions imposed upon the charity by regulation, benefactors or other relevant parties. We acknowledge that. as trustees. our responsibilities include, but ar8 not limited to: Preparation of a siatement of accounts which shows a true and fairview. Preparation of sufficlent accounting records and other relevant information. Preparation of a trustees, annual reportwhich should accompany and accurately reflect the information contained in the staterngnt of accounts. Ascertaining whether the charity is required to have en audit of the statement of accounts. accounting r6cord$ and other relevant information. Ascert8iningwhetherthe¢harity is requiredto have an independent examination ofthe statement of accounts, accounting records and other relevant information. A$certainlngwhethgr the charity is required to have 8ny other examination or review of the statement of accounts, finanGig1 record8 gnd other felevant information. To assist us with our responsibilities. we have instructed you to prepsre the statement of accounts on our behalf in accordance withthe Regulations,the Act. the SORP and generally ac¢epted accounting practice. To assist us with our responsibilitles. w8 have in8tructed you io complete an Independent examination of the statement of accounts, accounting records and other relevant information that we have made available toyou, in accordance with the independent examiner's report on pages 3 to 5. We confirm that an audit or any other examination or revlew of the statement of accounts, accounting records and other relevant information is not required. We have made availabletoyou all accounting recordsand other relevant information necessary to enable you complete yourworkon our behalf. Continued
R S P CA Keighley Craven and Upperwharfedale Branch Dèclaration from the Trusteès R S P C A Keighlay. Craven and Upper Whartedaie BYan¢h to Positive Practlce Accountants Continued The accounting records and other relevant information that we have rnade available toyou are true. correct and Gomplete. We acknowledge that, otherthan the procedures explained in thg independent oxaminer'$ report on pages 1 to 3, you have not completed extensive proGedure3 to verifythe accuracy or completeness of the 8ccountingre¢ords and other relevant informatic thatwe have made available toyou, and yourworkreLatingthereto has not been designedto Identity significant errors or weaknesses therein. We acknowledge that, therefore, otherthan the independent examiner's report on pages 3to 5. you do not giv8anycommenton the statementofaccountsortheaccountingrecords and other relevant intormation that we have made available to you. We acknowledge that your work on our behalf is subject to the professional standards of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and has been undertakon within those professional standards. We acknowledge that, to the full88t extent within laws and regulations, you do not accept responsi bility to any third parties for yourwork relating to the statement of accounts or forthe reports on pages 3to 7. We acknowledge thatthe statement of accounts andthe reports on pages 3 to 7 have been prepared only for our use as trustaes and for information contained therein to be sent to the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Signed on behalf of the trustees. Jwoodward Trustee Chairperson J Brannelly Trustee Treasurer J Stow Trustee Secretary 7th October 2025 7tn October 2025 Th October 2025
R S P CA Keighley Craven and Upperwharfedale Branch Statemont of Financl8lAetlvltles for the Year Ended 31 Dec8mber 2024 Notes 2024 2023 Unrestrlctod funds- Income 2and3 Collections. donations and mi3c. Legacies Animal adoptlons RSPCA case animals Subscriptions Insurance commissl(M) Bank Interest Donated profession81 servlces 32566 14894 10351 16250 67 779 6079 35285 173795 13310 79 315 1716 250 80986 224751 Unrestricted funds expenditure 2and3 Misc. fund raising Veterinary Kennels and Catteries Fostering Storage Repairs and renewals Travelling Telecommunications Website Advertisement Postage and stationery Branch regional contributlon Accountancyfee Independent examinerfee Legacy administration fee Insurance Bankcharges Inform8tion commissioner re@stration fee Depreciation of equipment Netvalue added tax reclaimed 124 36,310 35,260 3,679 660 4,108 37,811 37,741 4.386 351 611 214 75 897 551 420 420 435 822 60 40 104 894 338 59 1.556 420 250 81033 87562 Unrestricted fund nat surplusldeflclt 1471 116,6781 Continued 10
R S P CA Keighley Craven and Upperwharfedale Branch Statement of Flnanclal Actlvfties for thg Year Ended 31 December 2024 Continued Notes 2024 2023 Unrestrlcted funds- 8ummaTy Brought forward Net surplus 237,572 1471 100,383 137,189 Carried forward 237,525 237.572
R S P CA Keighley Craven and Upperwharfedale Branch Balance Sheet at 31 December 2024 Notes 2024 2023 Non-CurrontAsset FixtLJies and Fittings 314 CurrentAssets Stock Debtors Prepayments PayPal account Cash at bank Cash at hand 485 1,899 1.113 237,648 237,631 237.945 241,145 Creditors Amounts falling within one year: Creditors Accruals 3,153 420 420 14201 13,5731 Total Net Assets 237,525 237,572 Capitsland res8rves Unrestricted fijnds 237,525 237.572 On behalf of the trustees. we approve the Statement of accounts on pag8s 10 to 14 J Woodward Trustee Chairperson J Brannelly Trustee Treasurer J Stow Trustee Secretary 12
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RS P CA Keighleycraven And Upparwharfgdale Branch Notes to the Slaternent of A¢¢ount$ for thg Year Ended 31 Do¢emb•r 2024 1. The charity's maln objective The charity's main objective isto promote the workand objectives of the natlon81 Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals I'the Society'} in accord8nce with the policies of the Society, Wlth particular reference to the geographical area cov8rgd by the charity- 2. Accountlng poliGles Basis of preparatlon of statement of accounts Th8 statement of accounts is prepared in accordance wlth.. The historic81 cost convention. The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. The Charities Ac12022. The CharitiesStatementofRecommendedPractice{FinancialReportingstandard 1021 October 2019. In¢ome Accounting pollcy applied to all income: All income is included gross in the statement of accoLtnts on the accruals basis and when all the following criteria have been met.. Control over the rights or other access to the economic benefits relating to the income has passed tothe charity. It is probable the econornic b8nefits relating to the income will pass to the Gharity. The monetaryvalue of the economic benefits relatingtothe income and any costs incurred relating to the tr8nsactlon8 can be measured reliably. Acc(¥unllng poii¢les applled to 8pecltlc transaction5: Donated goods for sale are included In the statem8ntof account8 8tthe monetaryvalue realised when sold or disposed of. Donated facilities, goods or services for use by the charity are included in the statement of accounts at a reliable estimate of their mon8tary value where information is available to calculate such an estimate. The monetaryvalueofvolunteer help is not included inthe statement of accounts. Information relatingto volunteer help is included in the trustees, annual report. Debtors are included in the statement of accounts at the amounts the charity onticlpates It will receive in respect of debts owed to it at the balance sheet date. Prepayments are includ8d in tha statement of accounts at the amounts the charity hos paid in advance for goods or services not yet received by it at the b8lance sheet date. Continued
R S P C A Keighl8yCrav8n and Upperwharfedale Branch Notes to the Statement of Accounls for the Yeai Ended 31 DeGember 2024 Continu8d Expendlture Accounting policy applied to all expenditure: All expenditure is included gloss in the statement of accounts on the accruals basis and when all the following criteria have been met.. A present legal or constructive obligation exists as a result of a past event that commits the chgrity to the expenditure. it is probable the eGonomic benefits relating to the obligation will passfrom the charity. The monetaryvalu8 ofthe economic ben81its relatingto th8 obligation Can be mèasured Yeliably. Accountlng policies applied to specific transactlon$: Equipment is included in the statement of accounts at cost less depreciation and impairment. Depreciation of equipment is includ9d in the statement of accounts at a rate calcuLatedto write off the cost of equipment, less its estimated residual value, on 8 str8ight-li ne basis ov8r the expected useful economic Ilfe of the equipment. Impalrment of equipment Is considered at each balance shoet date and included in the statement of accounts as necessary. Stock is included in the statement of accounts 8t an estimate of th8 lower of cost or net realisable value. 8fter making allowance for obsolete or slow-moving stock Cost includes 811 dir8Ct costs and an appropriale proportion of related overhead costs. Creditor8 and accruals are included in the statemeni of accounts at the amount8 the charity anticipates itwill pay in respect of debts owedfor goods or services received by itatthe balance sheet date. 3. Unrestrlcted fundg The charity's unrestricted funds are available for application at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's objective8. 4. Trustees. r•muneration, beneflts and oxponso8 Therewèrenotrustees'remuneration,benefits orexpenses arisingfrom employments wththe charity duringthetwoye8rs ended 31 December 2023. 5. 5 Rolated party transactlons Thgre w8re no related party transa¢tion8 duringthe two years anded 31 December 2022whlch requir8 disclosure in the statement of accounts. 6. Golng concern Th8 trustees are of the opi nion there are no m8t8rial uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for a perlod of at least one year from the date of approval of the statement of accounts.
Registered charity no: 232237 QRSPCA KEIGHLEY, CRAVEN & UPPER WHARFEDALE BRANCH ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 31 Decemb8r 2024 This report contains the following do¢uments presented at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the 8ranch held on 15 October 2025. Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024. A copy of the RSPCA W8St Yorkshlre Group Annual Inspedorate Report 2024 is included in this report.
RSPCA KEIGHLEY CRAVEN & UPPERWHARFEDALE BRANCH TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Referen¢e and Admlnlstrative Details as at 31 Decomber 2024 Chaiity Number 232237 Trustees. Chalr Jayne Woodward Tr•asurer Jan Brannelly Sècrelary Rob Stow Jane Taylor Franas Woodward Mike Hogg PrinGipal Address RSPCA Keighley Craven & Upper Mrfedale PO Box 59 BamoldswiGk Lancs. BB18 9AN Ind8p8nd8nt Examlnar Stewart Nawbury Posib"ve Practsce Commercial Centre. Water Slreat Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1PB Bankers CAF Bank Ltd 25 lfjngs Hil Avenue West Malllng Kent ME194JQ ' Mandie Anderson was a Branch Trustee for part of the year {until the AGM on 18 June 2024 only.)
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The tharity is con4ituted as an unincorporBt8J aSsoaatiC. It opeTrtes as an autonornou5 branch of the National RSPCA subjert to its rules for branches. A committee elerted at the AGM govems the branch. Members of the COMMI are Trustees of the bronch and a brfefed on thelr responsibilities prior to thelr aCptsn of the role. The trustees hc4d regLtkr meetings at which dtiisions are made, The tN5tees acbvely revlew the rfsks that the tharity fa through regular operatlonal and financial reviews. The tnjstees also examine other operational and business risk5 faang the brand), and confim) that they have estsbli5hed 5yStems to mitigate the significant risks, which have been identified as: I Insufflclent branch-generated Income 2 Unpredictable income from legacies OBJECTS. OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPAL AcTIVlEs The objects of the brnnth are to promote the wod( and Obj of the NatKJnal S¢xiety of the RSPCA, with partiojlar referen to the area of the branch. The key alm is to find suitable new homes for as many anlma15 as posslble, within the cornthints ofthe Bt7nth's reSoUeS and wlth ward to the Natlonal Scciety's policies. The main activity to achieve this is the operation of an anlmal adoptiorv re-homing programme through PBE ttery / cAtfosteng and boarding at RSPCA East Lan(5. This athvlty Is suprt by a varfety c( volunteer mles. The trustees have reviewed the JtcorneS and achlevements of our objectives and activities for the year, to ensure they remain f¢xused on our charitsble alms, and conunue to deliver benefits to the public. We have complied wlth this duty under the Charities Act 2011, 5, 17 to have due regard to public benefit gUIdan published by the Commi55ion.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE The branch Intake for th8 year 2024 was 99 cats and 13 dogs. The branch managed to re- home 106 of these animals113 dogs, 93 calsl, which is a decrease of 8 on last year's figures. We are pleased that the branch has boen able to maintain a simil?r level of activity lo previous years. 540/D of animals coming Into branch care came from the Inspectorate. The rest were branth Welfa concerns {45DA) and branch Iransfers119/0). Compulsory micro-chipping of dogs carne into effect in April 2016 and the branch continues to help by miCrchIpping 9 branch dogs afKJ 11 puilic owned dogs. eitherdiredjy C through welfare vouchers. This will hopefully help tr) reunite them with their owners should they go missing. Sadly this is a drop in the ocean compared lo the G.66,(I)O dogs that are picked up frc*n our nation's streets having strayed or been stolen every year. The branch also microohipped 77 branch Cats and 66 public owned cats. The branch helped neuter 9 branch dogs and 77 branch Gats, and 11 public owned dogs and 66 public owned cats. We holp wherever we can with neutering to help dUce unwanted litters and in certain cases with inltial help at a vets for the sake of the animal's welfare. Overall we provided welfare assistance 10 1 dog, 2 rabbits and 3 cats. The branch continues lo have a close relationship with the neighboring Altham branch and ontinued to rent kennels throughout 2024 allowing the branch to lake in more RSPCA generated dogs. Volunteers continu8d lo hold fundraising evenls and find ways to raise funds in allemate ways as much as possible. 7 events were held in 2024. down 3 on the prevlous year. TTUStees re¢ognise the importance of volunteers, ¢ontribulions and strive lo create an environment where volunteers fe81 valued and involved. Volunteers contribute in many different ways, from cat fostering to organising or supporting fundraising ev&nts. The tnAStees wish lo acknowledge the hard work and dedication of all volunteers, whatever their role. whose commttment was seen more than ever throughout a difficult year. The branth continued to su¢cessfiJlly hold several virtual trustee meetings throughout the year.
FINANCIAL REVIEW The total incoming resourcEs for the year amounted to £80,986 at 31 December2024 12023.. £224.7511 Expenditure for the year amountgd to £81.033 at 31 Dec8mber 2024 12023.. £87,562} The deficit for the yearwas £47 at 31 December 2023 (2023: +£137.1891 ReservK Pollcy The Branch held reseryes of £237,525 at 31 December 2024 {2023= £237,572) We hold reserves in order thatthe seNlce level provided for animal welfare is maintained rflhere is a reduction in inix)ming resources. Resetves are those funds which ar8 freely available general purpose and are not cA)mmltted. The trustees aim has been lo hold reserves of unrestrided funds equivalent to two yearfs expenditure. Investsment Pollcy Our relevantly modest resources demand that a cautious and secure investment policy is pursued. Consequently, our unrethcted fvnds are held in an interest eamlng account with a Bank speaalizing exclusively in arLounts for charitable organisations. FUTURE PLANS The branch wll continue to promole fostering as an altemative to kennels. as we belleve this provides a better environment for the animal. Fostering also allows us lo learn mre about them prior lo offering them for gdoptlon. We will continue to work In partnership wilh the Inspectorat8 and other agenes, prompting pr8ventive Ixre through micmchipping and flea and womi treatrnents. We wlll actively promote neutering by offering financial help with the cosL Volunteers remain the backbone of all branth activities. We will conUnue our efftjrts lo recrult a1 maintain a team of volunteers to carry out fundraising and animal welfare activities across Ihe Kelghley. Craven and Upper Wharfedale area.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILMES Law appIlble to charities in ErKJland and Wales requires the Trustses lo prepare financial slalemenls for each finanal y&2rwhich give a true and fair vÉew ofthe Charity's financial activities during th8 year, and of its finandal position at the gnd of the year. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair viow the Trustees should follow bgsl practice and.. solect sultable accounting policies and apply Ihem conslstenlly. 2 mak8 judgements and estimates that a r&asonable and prudent.. 3 state whether appli¢able accountin9 stsndards and statements of recommended practice have been ftlOWed, subject to any departures disclosed and 9xplained in the financial statements,. and 4 pr&pare the financial statemants on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume that the charity will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which accurately disclose the finanaal pos111on of the Charity and lch will enable them to ensure that the financial ststemenls comply with applicable law. regulations and trust dead. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of Ihe dritY and hence fortaking reasonable stepsforthe prevention and detection offraud and other IegUlaeS. DECLARATION The Tnjstees declare they have approved thg tsustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the Charits trustees Signature Robert stow Sacretary 13 October 2025
West Yorkshire Branch Report Round Up 2024 Amber Collections and Rescues As we all know the scope of service has recently changed, and the capacity tasking model has meant that the West Yorkshire Group has spent the majority of the year in Amber and Red, meaning that the latter half of the year has seen very few collections and rescues due to the volume of ciuelty and neglect incidents we have been dealing with. We are now back in Green and have recruited a number of new Officers to help deal with the volume of work within our area. This means we will be going into 2025 with significantly more resources, enabling us to attend more promptly and attend all jobs within ourscope of seryite.
5 mentioned, The first half of the yearthe Inspectorate were able to take part in a huge range of collections and rescues of wildlife and domestic animals. Here are some of the successfuljobs we carried out in 2024. Before she left the Inspectorate to return to work at Fell Edge Animal Centre, ARO Jenny Anderson was assisted by West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue in the rescue of a thrush that was dangling by it5 foot. after becoming caught in wire in a tree. A cherry picker was used to get the bird, before it Nvas taken to a local veL Happy that the birds injurie5 were only superficial the vet gave the all clear for the thrush to be released back into the wild. lliQEQ. ARO Olliewilkes assisted a local vet when an adolescent deer was found at the side of the road. the deerspent time at the vets to recuperate from a likely concussion before Ollie was able to release the deer to the wild. VJQEQ. ARO Becky Gouldingwas called to a young fox cub that had fallen down a light well in a row of terraced houses in Sowerby Bridge, Halifax. Luckily the member of public who called us knew where the den wa5, and the ¢ub was able to be re-released. none the Worse for their adventures. WQEQ.
The b05s was allowed out of the office for a day) and Chief Inspector Emma Brook assisted ARO Ollie Wilkes with the rescue of a Black Headed Gull at Pontefract Racecourse. The two launched the small boat, and were able totake the gullto a vetsto havethe line removed. ts -*. We are all aware that abandonments are on the increase, butwhat neverceasesto amaze us is what those animals are abandoned in. ARO Dave Holgate collected guinea pigs from some scrubland in Baildon, Bradford that had been dumped in a JustEAT delivery bag. The guinea pigs were in good health and have since been rehomed via Halifax Branch. Westyorkshire Fire and Rescue also assisted Inspector Jo Taylorwith herrescue of 'Rosie' an indoor cat that not only had escaped from her home, but had also managed to get stuck inside a disused
bLJilding. After four days of trying to tempt her out the RSPCA were called. Eventually F&R cut a hole in the door to the building and Rosie was tempted out. io
ARO Aleesha Haddersleywas called to a Wendy Housethatwas been used to store old fishingtackle. The owners came In one moyningto flnd a cat caught with a barb, hooked by its rear fooL Aleesha was able to free the cat and it was transferred to Greater ManchesterAnimal Hospital fortreatment to the wound. Unfortunately the cat was not microchipped. Aleesha was confident someone must be missing her, giving how friendly and tolerantshewas. But, despite a press releasewewere unable to locate an owner, and the cat- now named Barb-aral!) has been rehomed. li
Good News Stories Inspector Natalie Taylor was called to an address in Bradford regardingthree Skinny dog5.The owner admitted thatthey were struggling with them after a change in circumstances, and that the dogs weren't getting enough to eat. The three dogs, which included father and son'Louie and Eric, were signed over into the care of the RSPCA and went directly to RSPCA Halif3x and Huddersfield Branch- where they all successfully gained weight and went up for rehomingll Here are their before and after picturesl .rJ 12
Inspector Natalie Taylor and ARO Becky Gouldin& with the assistance of PC Gemma Brown - RSPCA liaison police officer- were finally able to remove Poppy and Pepper, a shit-zu and pug from an address in Leeds. For over 12 months the RSPCA had been receiving concerns from neighbour5 forthe environment in which the dog5 were living. But with the dogs never having been seen, and no engagementfrom their owner it was a struggle to gatherthe evidence to gain access. Eventually little Pepper popped her head up at the window, and it gave the officers grounds to get the police involved to remove the dog. Poppy was severely matted. and Pepper slightly undetweight. But, after lots of TLC from RSPCA Halifax. Huddersfield and Bradford and a quite radical haircut for Poppy, the two dogs have now found their forever homes, and Pepper is a regular visitor to the branch. Inspector Jo Taylorworked alongside the police to secure the welfare of these two, the whippet puppy'mona Lisa, and cat 'Jasmine' were removed from a very chaotic home environment where both anima15 had been painted by their previous owner!11 After treatment from a private vet- and another radical haircut for Jasmine, both animals were signed over into RSPCA care, and both have now found new homes. 13
Appleby Horse Fair This yearthree officers from the West Yorkshire Group attended the horse fair. Inspector Demi Hodby was on the reactive team, roaming the fairand dealing with incidents across the fair. ARO Aleesha Haddlesey was stationed on the RiverTeam supeNising horses been washed in the river in thè centre of town, whilst ARO Becky Goulding was up on the Flashing Lane where the horses are exercised. The statistics compiled at the end of the fair revealed the RSPCA had a total of 355 advice interactions with horse owners at thefair. 8 waming notices were issued and 3 potential prosecution cases begun. In total 25 animals came into RSPCA Care- including 15 horses, puppies, kitten5, rabbits, and birds. Below are a few highlights ofthe fair. p* ryi, 14
Prosecution Outcomes As always West Yorkshire continues to be one of the bu5ie5t group5 in the country for case work and prosecutions, below are some of those outcomes. Some of these cases required a lot of work from the Inspectors involved in orderto achieve some excellent outcomes- and became particularly invested in the anima15 involved with them. At this point it'5 Worth noting that 2024 has been the first yearwhere the Inspectors particularly have been working alongside the newly formed team of RSPCA Liaison Officers from West Yorkshire Police. A team of eight land growing) officer5 have received specialist training in how the Force can best assistthe RSPCA Inspectorate. and in several instances this has sped up the process of animals being able to be removed $0 that case investigation5 can progress. The help of these police officer5 ha5 been invaluable. Inspector Demi Hodby was involved in the prosecution of a woman from Leed5 forthe neglect of two bearded dragons, two cats and a dog. That dogwas Amber, the cover star ofthis Newsletter- and possibly the group's favourite dog this year. She was emaciated when she was found lifeless in a cage in the kitchen. with some amazing care from the branch, Amber has nowfound a newhome. Her previous owner was found guilty of Section 4 offences In relation to Amber, and Section 9 offences in relation to the other anima15. She was banned from keeping All Animals for 10 years. cost and an 18m community order; as well as a deprivation order in relation to Amber. 15
Priorto him leaving, ARO Kri5 Walker, and subsequently Inspector Jo Taylor were involved in the prosecution of three individuals who plead guilty to a series of Section 9 offences in relation to three equines, as well as a Section 4 offence in relation to one young mare named'copper,. Two of the defendants were given 10 year ban from keeping equines, whilst a third was given a 7 year ban. s well a5 Costs for all. The pictures below show Coppers return to good condition in the care of World Horse Welfare. ARO Goulding. removed dogs,'Moschino' and'snowy, from an address in Wakefield after neighbours had rung in concerned for the bulldog and shepherd. aftertheir owner had been witnessed hitting M05chino overthe head with a shovel. Aftervery brave testimony from those neighbour5 the man was found gullty of not only offences in relation to Moschino. but 3150 In relation to the fear and di5tre5S that Snowy would have endured havingto watch this incident. 80th dog5 were subject to a deprivation order from the court, and ale now in the care of RSPCA Southport. The owner was disqualified from keeping all animals for 10 years. This case was one of the firstfor the RSPCA wherejustice for an animal has been gained forwhat they have had to wltness- and it was achieved through the support of RSPCA behaviourist Kim Hope, who has also done a lot ofworkwith Moschinoto make him a rehomeabledog. 16
Inspector Natalie Taylor achieved a 10 year ban from KeepingAII Anima15 for a French Bulldog called'cookie. with a severe skin condition removed from an address in Leeds, the dog was signed overa5 part of the case and has subsequently been rehomed. li Inspector Natalie Taylor also had a mammoth ord@al. with a total of eleven court hearings regarding a cat named'Evie' who was removed from an address in Bradford after herowner had failed to seek veterinary treatment for a broken leg- Luckily the cat Was signed over at the earliest opportunity, so did not have to remain in RSPCA care all thattime. but unfortunatelythe break could not be repaired and she had to have her leg removed. De5Plte this, she wasn'twith the RSPCA long and quickly found her new home, where 5he'5 Plctured below. 17
A series of harrowing CCTV sequenees were presented by Inspector Adam Dickinson in the case of 'Ace' a boxer cross dog. In footage captured by neighbours the male owner is seen kicking and punching Ace, and in a particularly cruel video is seen throwingthe dogswater away after he'd had thedog out for a walk on a hot day. The owner was found guilty of both a Section 4 offence in relation tothe beatings, and Section 9 offences relatingto an unsuitable environment. The man was sentenced to a 10 year ban from keeping all animals, as well as Community Order and Costs. Ace has since been rehomed by Preston Branch. In January 2023, ARO Kris Walker removed a cob type pony called 'Cricket' from land in Castleford, butthe case took over a yearto come to court. An owner was traced and prosecuted for Section 4 offences forfailingto provide veterinary treatment and allowingthe ponyto be in poor body condition, alongside Section 9 offences relating to an unsuitable environment. She was given a 10 year ban from keeping all animals. Unfortunately Cricket never recOVed from hls poor condition. and had to be put to sleep. Inspector Demi Hodby had a very distressing case of a dog named'scooby, whos eyes had become so infected thatthe dog could no longersee. The elderly German Shepherd dog wa5 Put to sleep on welfare grounds. In one of the worst cases Demi has seen, the owner was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering. and received a 26 week custodial sentence - suspended for 12 month5, as well as a lifetime ban from keeping all animals. Another of Inspector Hodbys cases came to a conclusion after almost 2 years. A woman from Bradford was found guiltyof Section 4 conditions in relation thestaffies body condition, and Section 9 offences in relation to unsuitable conditions. The woman was found guilty and sentenced to a 12 month community order and costs- but most importantly'Bab5' who won the hearts ofthe whole group could be rehomed. 18
Inspector Jo Taylor had an excellent result for three dogs removed from an addre55 near Halifax. The three dogs, a spaniel. pointer and terrier were removed by the police- but were known to the RSPCA as there had been historic concerns fortheir welfare. The couple who owned the dogs were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to the Spaniel, and failing to meet the needs of the two other dogs. The couple received community orders, which the magistrate stated that if they fail to comply with they will be remanded to custody. Both received a ban for 10 years from keeping dogs, A happy ended for the spaniel, who has subsequently been adopted bythe vet who cared for herwhilst she received treatmentfor a severe eye infection. Another recent outcome with a happy ending isthatof Felix the cat. Felix was removed from an address in Queensbury by Insp Becky Gouldin& after his owner failed to get treatment for a broken leg. Felix, who required extensive cage rest at the beginning of his treatment was soon fostered by one of the vet nurse5 from Greater Manchester Animal Hospital. On conclusion of the case Felix was officially adopted by the nurse. Felix's owner was not only found guilty in relation to offence5 relating to him, but also a Collie dog - and was sentenced to a lifetime ban from keeping all animals. 19
THANKYOU... The Westyorkshire Inspectorate Group has undergone a lot of change in 2024. A special mention to ARO Dave Holgate who retired after 30 years senjice to the RSPCA - he was a constantfixture in the group, and his enthusiasm at group meetings will certainly be missedll He is however, still a permanent fixture on group nights out. Three new ARO'S havejoined the team, Matt Jones, Hannah Western and Steve Harrison - and sadly we have105t ARO'S Jenny Anderson and Jade Barber, after only a short period of time. But for the firsttime a conversion course was run to enableAROsto convertto Inspectors, and Hannah Williams and Becky Gouldingwereamong5tthe first in the country to complete the course- and hopefully an increase in staff members and number of Inspectors will enable us to deal with the ever increasing volume of cruelty and neglect cases the group receives. However. none of the work of the Inspectorate would be possible without the help and support of our local branches - on behalf of all of us in the West Yorkshire Inspectorate, and the animals we bring to you, we would like to say a massive Thankyou foreverythingyou do- you are all absolutely amazing... 20