ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION
OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
BOLTON AND DISTRICT BRANCH
(Charity Registration No 232243)
(Founded 18th February 1895)
President: Squadron Leader P G Evans. RAF (Reyd)
TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Introduction
The trustees present their annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The trustees are satisfied with the performan￿ of the charity during the year and the position
at 31 December 2024 and consider that the charity is in a strong position to continue its
activities during the coming year, and that the charity's assets are adequate to fulfil its
obligations.
Reference and Administratlve details
Charity number:
232243
Trustees:
Mrs A Clubley
Mrs T Davies
Mrs L Foster (Chair)
Mrs P Holt (Treasurer)
Mrs K Kay
Mrs SJ Morgan
Miss M Needles (Secrètary)
Mrs C Walker {Horwich Aux Sec)
Senior stafTr.
Branch Manager. Mrs J Ashcroft
Chief Veterinary Surgeon . Mr D Yates
Advi￿ Centrel
Cliniclshop:
21 Vemon Street
Bolton. BL12QB.
T8101204 521160
Independent
Acwuntants:
Ainscough & Co., 93 Junction Road, Deane, Bolton BL3 4NF
Bankers..
Royal Bank of Scotland plc. 46 Deansgate, Bollon BL1 1 BH
Solicitors:
Woodcock, Howarth and Nuttall, 12114 Manchester Road,
Bury BL9 ODX

Structure, Governance and Management
The Branch is a branch of (and thus dependent on) the Royal Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals (Charity reg no. 219099).
It is governed by the Society's rules for branches12012 edition as updated in January 2022).
The Branch Committee membèrs (the Trustees) are elected by the branch membershlp at the
AGM. The Branch Officers are elected annually by the committee at the committee meeting
following the AGM.
I trustees are briefed on their responsibilities as trustees prior to their acceptan￿ of the role.
Trustees are also offered in-service training organised by the RSPCA on an ad hoc basis on
relevant topics eg. recruitment and retention of volunteers- financial reporting.
Branch policies are decided. within the RSPCA Rules. by the committee. Appropriate aspects
are implemented by the Branch Officers. Otherwise policles ar6 implemented by the Branch
Manager. Mrs Julie Ashcroft and her staff, supported and assisted by voluntee￿.
The trustees meet as the Branch Committee every other month. the Branch Manager, Senior
Vet, the Branch Parknership Manager and. when possible, the local Inspector, attend. Other
meetings are hèld as required - there are no pemianent sub-committees. The Annual General
Meeting of Ihe Branch is held in May or June.
The trustees have identtfied that the major risks to which the Branch may be exposed are:
insufficient funds to allow operations to continue.
loss of reputation through error or fraud
loss of income through error or fraud
health. safety and welfare issues relating to stsff and volunteers.
The trustees actively review thgse risks al their regular meetings which indude operational and
financial reviews and confirm that systèms have been established to mitigate the risks.
People Matters, a professional HR Consultancy Fimi is contracled lo provide HR support and
advice.
Objects and public bgnefit statement
The RSPCA Bolton and District Branch is an unincorporated charitable association and a
separately registered branch of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cru81ty to Animals (the
Society), carrying out its direct animal welfare work in the area of Bolton Metropolitan Borough
plus North Turton.
The objects of the Branch are to promote the work and objects of th8 Soci8ty- to promote
kindness and to prevent or suppress cruelty lo animals by all lawful means- with particular
reference to the area of the 8ran¢h, in accordan￿ with the policies of the Society. The key
aim is to implement the RSPCA'S policies on animal welfare as revised in 2014, with special
attention to providing welfare neutering, affordable veterinary treatment, providing advice,
accommodating and re-homing animals, microchipping and so on.
The trustees have reviewed Iha 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 Charilies Act 2011 to have
due regard to public benefrt guidance published by the Charity Commission.

Advancement of anlmal welfar•
Under the Charities Act 2011, the advancement of animal welfare is recognised as a distinct
statutory charitable purpose. This legislation and the Animal Wetfare Act 2006 indicate an
acceptanc8 by society that treating living creatur6s with compassion has a moral benefit for the
public as a whole. Whilsl this public benefit is clear, it is sometimes difficuSt to quantfy 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. The next section of this report
highlights the Branch's main adivities and the comments in italics demonstra18 the benefit
provided to the public. All our charitable activities, as described in mor8 detail in the following
pages of Ihis report, focus on promoling kindness and preventing or suppressing cruelty to
animals and are undertaken to further these purposes for th8 public benefrt.
Charitsble activities pursued for the public benefit
We support our local Inspectors by providing veterinary tr8atment to mistreated, injured or
abandoned animals. The Society's Inspectorate {as well as providing education, information
and advice) rescues animals in distress and enforces laws against the cruel mistreatment of
animals in England and Wales by bringing prosecutions. This wort( is key to 'the prevent￿￿ or
suppression of cmelty, part of the RSPCA objects, and promotes humane sentiments towards
animals which involves moral benefit to humankind as 8 whole.
We provid8 subsidised veterinary treatment for animals which are sick or injured and belong to
local people on low incomes. We do this by providing basic veterinary health care at a
subsidised cosl at our clinic. This work benefits those on means tested benefits by giving them
rinancial help to obtain car8 for CoMpan￿n animals in need of vet8rinary treatment. The
ownership of a compan￿￿ animal has been shown to benefit health and wellbeing, especially
of those people living alone, and our reasonably priced treatmenls enable them to keep their
animals healthy for longer. We also are able to provide dog and cat food to owners who are
struggling finanGially.
We provide subsidised neutering, microchipping and vaccination of companion animals for
those in the Branch area on low incomes at our clinic. This work helps lo control do￿¢81
populations through neulering and benefits those on means lestad benefits by giving them
financial help lo neuter, V8CGinale and micmchip companion animals, thereby promoting
responsible pet ownership.
Animals in our cara receive veterinary treatment, vac¢ination. neutering, and microchipping,
and are assessed for rehoming. This Wfxk helps to control the incidenGe and spread of
dis8as9 and suffering through vaccinat￿n and neutering.
We occasionally rehome animals in need, for a reasonable adoption donation, to people willing
and able to have a companion animal (dependant on a successful home check). Whilst we
rocognise that companion animals provide measurable benefrts to people's phy&cal and
mental health, we consider the provision olpets as subsidiary to the main chan'table aim of this
service, which is to reduce animal suffenng. Our policy to request a reasonable adoption
donation for animals, and to ca￿Y out home Ghecks, aims to highlight the ongoing personal
and financial commitment of pg1 ownership. It would not be in the best interests of animals,
and ther8fore would fall outside our objacts, to rehome to those who could not afford thèm.
We respond to enquiries (both direct and via the Society's national call Centre) from the public
about animals locally. The public benefrts from knowing that w& can interven8 to assist
animals in need.
Wè offer free animal Gare advice at our Advice Centre and clinic. The public b8nefrts through
the pmmotion of respon&Tblg pet ownership.

Within the temis of our goveming document, we support the National Society by donations to
special appeals, eg the work of the Overseas Departmenl. We supp¢)rt other RSPCA
branches, eg helping with horse transport and stabling facilities in the area, and by donations
for special projects. We work together with other local animal welfare charities to find spa￿$ to
accommodate abandoned or injured animals, and provide subsidised neutering, vaccination
and microchipping for stray anima15 before rehoming by other local animal rescue groups.
This work benefits the public by allowing us to help more animals in need.
We provide volunteering opportunities for those who wish to support our work. including
trusteeship, fundraising, shop work, Glinic reception and administrative work. This benefits
IoGal people and companies by providing the possibility of doing work which is compassionate
and rewarding and by training people contnbules to their personal development, increasing
confidence, heafth, self-esteem and job prospeds.
We provide education to students on placement fmm University, Colleges and schools,
enabling young people to gain practical, hand8 on experience that will help them in their
Ca￿er$.
We see the potentl81 benefit of education and preventative veterinary medicine as a benefit to
animal wélfare and society as own8rs ar8 encouraged and helped to neuter Iheir cornpan￿n
animals, thus reduGing the number of unwanted I￿er$ that may become abandoned or
neglected. This alleviates thè pressure on dog wardens and anim81 shellers. The preventative
medicine that we offer helps people to keep their animals healthy for longer, which is a benefit
to animals and owners.
In the course of our fundraising we operale a charity shop whiGh helps IoGal people on a
budget to buy Glothes, l)ooks and bnc-a-brac at affordable bargain prices. This also helps the
environment by re-cycling i18ms. especially textiles, which may other¥wse go into landfill.
Volunteers and other support
Volunteers play a central ro18 in the work of the Branch.. as Trustees, committee members, and
Branch Offioers., helping at the Charity Shop, Advice Centre and Clinic, and assisting at fund
raising events.
The Branch also b8n8fits from the unpaid outwof-hours activities of our paid staff; those who do
not claim expenses to which they are entitled., and those who donate goods for sale or use.
Bolton Council also gives Ihe Branch discretionary rate r81i8f in addition to the mandatory relief
for registered charities.
We estima18 that our volunteers contributed some 4500 hours of their free lime in 2024.
On behalf of the animals helped, the Trustees a¢knowl8dge all this help, without which the
Branch could not function, with many thanks.
Education
Our cllnlc is a teaching practice with a contraGt with Nottingham University, whose velerinary
students spend pla￿MentS of 2 weeks with us. We accommodate up to 6 students at any one
time throughout thè yèar. Thes8 Students, under the guidanca and tut&lage of our experienced
veterinary surgeons, practise and hone their surgical skills, and carry out Gonsullations. This is
a public benefit to the individual students and to wider society as we train the next generalion
of veterinary surgeons.
We also take a limited number of college and school students on day release placements, on
which they learn about animal welfare and the charity. There is public benefrt as these young
people grow in confiden￿, leam about the workplace, and gain knowledge and expenence to
help them to plan their futures.

Achievements and performance
Several Trustees have undertaken training in trusteeship. charity compliance and
govemance.
We now employ 1 full-time veterinary surg8on, 1 part-knme. and have a regular locum vet for
2-3 days per week as necessary. Our veterinary team work collaboratively with Nottingham
University to conduct research projects and publish papers in scientific journals.
We have made full use of the new bedrooms, hosting up to 6 university sludenls per fortnigh(
with placements fully booked up for the full year. This has given us the ability to treat more
complex cases as we can now hospitalise animals overnight if necessary under the
supervision of students and vets who are on the premises to monitor and provide treatment as
required.
Our clinics, running Monday to Friday, responded to growing demand for subsidised vet care
as the cost of living crisis affected larger numbers of people: Bolton suffers a high level of
deprivation. Aecording to Building a Better Future for Bolton Tackling Poverty Strategy '260h of
the Botton population live in an area that is among the 100kn most deprived nationally,.
We are pleased to report that the Branch was again ranked first in the North Region of the
RSPCA for animal welfare assistance, having provided help to 3490 dogs and 4742cats.
neutering 2125 animals and implanting 1862 microchips during the year.
These achievements havè only been possibl8 because of the hard work and dedication of our
vets, branch staff and volunteers who regulady work very long hours in often difficult
circumslances. The trustees would like to record our appreciation for everyihing they do to
allow this vital animal welfare work to continue.
Fundralslng
We identify and apply for grants for special projects as and when appropriate.
Bolton Guild of Help has kindly continued to award grants to us. Nottingham University
ntribute in support of Iheir student placements.
Although the fomial funding partnership with Pets at Home has now end8d we still receive
smaller donations from thèm in the fom of pet food etc,
A significant contribution to Branch fundraising comes from the SU￿esS of our charity shop
which made a n8t profit for the year of £24,311 (2023 of£27,755). £10.381 {2023 £11,471 of
this was sales via Ebay. We would like to thank the staff and volunteers who identify and
handle the sales of these items.
We receive w81come contributions via sources such as raffles. Amazon. Pay Pal. Just Giving.
Facebook, Legacies etc. where th8 Branch is the nominated charity.
All the above fully utilise the time of staff and volunteers io full capacity.
Flnancial Review
The total incoming resources for the year amounted to £438.672 {2023 £455,054) including
legacies of £16.27012023 £2.000). Expenditure in the year amounted to £444,583 (2023
£501,596).
The reduction in spending was due mainly to repairs and renewal which dropped from £49,523
in 2023 to £4,200 in 2024. There are no material differences in other expenditure. There was a
deficit of £5,911 for the year {2023 deficit £46,5421-

The value of our investments increased again by £9,854 by the end of the year, and a furiher
gain has been achieved in the first quarter of the current year. These long temi investments
are under the advice of professional advisors.
The Branch also continued to benefrt from the National Society's door-to-door recruitment
programme, receiving income of £21,816 during the year {2023 £23,094}.
Reserves Policy
The Branch holds reserves for 2 main reasons:
In order that levels of service provided for animal welfare may be maintained, and legal
obligations to employees met, rf Ihere should be a downward Irend in incoming
reSoUr￿s, bearing in mind thal such a downward trend is liable lo coincide with
increased dèmand for financial support.
Because of fluctuations in income from year to year, the main variable being legacies
received over which we obviously have no control. Legacies in 2024 totalled £16.270.
The target level for reserves (i.e. net current assets excluding legacies due) is now
calculated as 75 /0 of the totsl expenditure for the previous accounting periods,
excluding depreciation and exceptional expenditure. This should ensure at18ast iwo
years of operations following a drastic financial downturn. This is now considered to be
more realistic than the previous 1 ¢)0 /0 due to the amount of clini￿[ income we
generate and therefore the amount of direct costs relating to this income. The target
level for the reserves for the year 2024 was £650,665. and the actual reserves varied
be￿een £401,709 at the end of the first quart8r at 3110312024 and £422,991 on 31
December 2024.
Investment and Deposits Policy
The Trustees make efforts to ensure that funds are deposited in accordan￿ with the Sooiety's
ethical policy, and also take advice from a professFonal financial advisor. Otherwise they
deposit funds wilh the following priorilies-
To reduce the risk of loss. funds are spread between several banks, noting the
compensation arrangem8nls in each case.
Funds ara deposited in order to maximise income.
To keep reasonable availability, temi dèposits are arranged to have staggered maturity
dates.
It is recognised that Ihe interest on these deposits provides an essential income stream at a
time of recession when voluntary income such as donations and collections will inevitably
reduce and requests for assistance will increase.
Overall Financial Aim
The overall financial aim is to have net liquid assets at the ReseNe Policy figure of £653.790
and to maximise income from any temporary surplus funds by d8positing in lin8 With the above
policy. We also aim to reduce our dependency on legacy income.
Future plans
From 1 Jan 2025 all this charity's work, assets and undertakings will be transferred to the new
charity CIO which was approved by the Charity Commission in July 2024. The naw charity,
reglstration number 1209361 will be known as Royal Society lor the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals Bolton and Distnct CIO. The work of the charity will Continue seamlessly under thé
new name.

Our plans for animal welfare for 2025 are to continue to extend assistance to people in need by
the work of the clinic. and to continue to support National Society campaigns and Ihe work of
the Inspectorate.
We intend to concentrate on extending the work of our clinic as there is an evident increase in
demand for animal welfare assislance. We will do this by making more appointments available.
and by offering treatments of more complexity.
We will conts'nup to work together with other local animal welfare charrties. eg Cats Protection.
to benefit as many anirnals and owners as possible. This also gives us the opportunity lo
educate owners on the importance of ongoing welfare suGh as neutering, vaccinations and flea
treatrnent.
There is an ongoing programme to maintain and improve the building.
Statement of Trustees, Responslbllltlas
Law applicable to oharities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial
statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the Charity's financial
activilies during the year, and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those
financial statements the Trustees should follow best practice and are required to-
select suitable accounting pollcies and then appty them consistently
make judgements and estimates that ar8 reasonable and prudent
state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended
practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and
explained in the financial statements.
prapare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in operation
The trustees are also responsible for maintaining accounting records which disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of th8 Charity, and which will enable
them to ensure that the financial ststements comply wilh applicable law. regulations and trust
deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the ass6ts of the Charity and hence for
taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Report approval
This report was approved by the Board of Trustees when they m&t as the Branch Committe&
on 10 April 2025
Linda Foster
(Hon) Chair
Mary Needles
(Hon)Branch Secretary

Branch Mana
er's Re
ort
2024 once again has been extremely busy period in which we treated
approximateLy 3490 dogs and 4742 cats. including in some inspectorate
referrals. The operating theatre is in use d8ily and because of the number
of animals we see we also use consultation room 2 where we have an
aesthetic machine which means we can have 3 oper8tions going on at any
one time. Thisyearwe have neutered 145 dogs, 1980 cats and performed
288 minor operations, 38 dentals and microchipped 1862 animals.
David Yates is our head Vet, and we are delighted to have Katherine Duffy
join our team who qualified as a veterinary surgeon earlier in the year, our
locum vet Haidar MaLiki continues to workwith us a couple of times a
week. They really are a great team striving to deliver the best veterinary care
possible to our 16500 clients, a number which is still climbing daily.
We still have a contract with Nottingham University, and we currently have
6 students fortnightly working alongside our vets, staff and volunteers.
Feedback regarding the accommodation again is brilliant, they think the
standard of the accommodation is probably the best they have ever been
to, and they Love the experience and hands on work we can offer here at
Bolton RSPCA. The are currentLy doing a cat and dog neuter study with the
University which WILL be published when completed.
As you can imagine, reception can be extremely busy, so we were lucky to
welcome Janet Benko to reception, and Claire Southern who is a Patient
Care Assistant looking after the animals on admission and discharge. Both
ladies have been a great asset to our team alongside Suzanne Marsden
who was promoted to Deputy Manager and has excelled in this role. WeLI.
donel
We still work cLosely with the Local and NationaL Cats Protection, helping
with their neutering and voucher scheme, which is still proving to be
extremeLy successful. We help some of the local charities too like Helping
Hands, Diefer's Animal Rescue, Saving strays and Destitute Animal Shelter.
Last year I was approached by the Dog Warden department at the local
authority and occasionalLy we now do their vet checks for strays that are
picked up before they go into boarding.

The relationship with Animal Trust for our out-of-hour provider has been a
success and we are in regular contact with the practice.
Obviously, fundraising is still vital. We did a Christmas raff le earning us
£190. Our baskets were made up of donated goods which proved to be very
successful with our clients. We are always looking for people to support in
our charity shop. If anyone can sp8re an hour ortwo it would be much
appreciated. Please don't hesitate to contact us on 01204-521160.
I'm extremely proud to say that we are number one in the region for animal
welfare assistance, neutering, and microchipping.
Year Stats
5500
5000
4864
. 4742
4500
.4059
4000
342
349
3500
3354
3000
275
2500
219
1971
891
1980
2000
862
1417
-1202
557
1500
1357
222_
1000
500
350
41
68
76
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Cat Neuters ll Dog Neuters • Dogs Seen w Cats Soen llTotalChipped • Minor Ops
As always once again I must thank all the Trustees, staff and volunteers.
We really do have a good, solid team, and nothing is too much trouble,
striving to promote good animal welfare. I can honestly say without
everyone's hard work and commitment to the branch we couldn't have
achieved such massive results.
Thanks again
JuLie Ashcroft (Mrs)
Branch Manager

RSPCA.
Manchester Group
Annual report for 2024
2024 was a challenging year for the Manchester group as the team spent
their days investigating animal welfare concerns. rescuing wildlife, and
tutoring new staff.
We had to adapt to new changes in the inspectorate such as the changes
to the RSPCAS scope of service. a different approach to dealing with
some of our wildlife. new technology (moving away from paper notebooks
to digital notebooks), new branding and unifomis and the changes with
the XL bully laws.
Also changes to the way in which we care for our boarded animals in
private boarding, having a new Welfare Oversight team with dedicated
staff means there is more focus on getting animals the veterinary and
behavioral carè they need, much quicker and finding the most
appropriate places for animals with more complex needs. This spending
less time having to deal with the animals and can spend more time on the
road dealing with complaints and rescues

The lack of space for animals has been a huge problem in the region and whilst
we still have a huge influx of animals coming into us and still having to push back
as much as possible on owners wanting to rehome their animals there does
seem to be a better throughput and more available space in the private boarding
kenn81s.
reAht UpdAte
During 2024 we welcomed new Anim81 Rescue officers" Kate Sargent, Aidan
McGuirk, Mary Curran and Freya Norton. This takes the team up to 18
members of staff which is a huge positive. We are in a much better place with
regards to workload, getting to things much sooner. ARO Alex Ashton also
began his training later on in the year and we expect him to be a great team
member in 2024.
Alex Ashton and Jessica Piarce have changed from ARO to Inspector having
completed training. This again really benefits the group. being able to spraad
the workload of the high number of investigations Manchester deals with.
Again we have had help from our Animal Rescue Volunteers who have
assisted the group with transporting animals to and from brancheslvets, this
is hugely important as it helps free up officers to continue investigating
weware concerns.
In 2024. the Manchester team welcomed four new Animal Rescue Officers".
Kate Sargant. Aidan McGuirk, Mary Curran, and Fr8ya Norton, bringing the
team to a totsl of 18 staff members. This increase is a significant
improvement, allowing the team to manage their workload more effective
and respond to cases more qulckly.
Further strengthening the team, Alex Ashton and Jessica Pierce transitioned
from AROS to Inspectors after completing their training. This development is
particularly beneficial, enabling a better distribution of the heavy investigation
caseload in Manchester.

The team continued to re￿1ve vital support from Animal Rescue Volunteers.
who assisted with transporting animals to branches and veterinary
appointments. This assistance is crucial in freeing up officers to con￿ntrate
on investigating animal welfare concerns.
Some of th8 Manchester officers on a litter pick in 2024.
Manchester is one of the busiest groups in the country and that means sadly
more cruelty case investigations lo deal with. In 2024 we submitted
approximately 77 case files to our prosecutions department but investigated
over hundred.
Inspector Deborah Beats Investigat￿ Mr Dean Savage from Manchester

after he had left his dog Harley with an extreme ear injury. The ear was hanging off
and bleeding. the owner agreed to sign Harley over and also two of his other dogs
joker and snownake. All were found new homes.
The man received a ban from owning animals for 5 years. had a 12 month
community order and had to cary out 120 hours of unpaid work. He also had to
attend 15 rehabilitation requirement days and pay £400 in costs.
Inspector Beth Fazackerley investigated a woman called Ms New from Ashton
under lyne who owned two terrier type dogs that were terribly matted and had severe
skin issues. She had taken Digby to the PDSA that she said had gone missing and
had just found it. It had dry eye which had been left and this resulted in a necrosis of
the face and had no eyes. The dog was put to sleep and we visited the house and
found the other dog Tish in a crale. Tish was lifeless with crusty skin, hair loss and
severe eye issues, It becam8 apparent that Diby hadn't been missing. She pleaded
guilty and received a life ban on dogs, 24 weeks suspended sentence for 12 months,
12 RAR days and costs.
Inspector Beth Fazackerley also dealt with an investigation involving a dog that
had been starved to death. She had been IoGked in a kitchen and Ihe owner had
gone to stay with her boyfriend. The poor dog called Ruben was then put in a plastic
slorage bin by the owner. Beth attended and recovered Ruben's body and the PM

confirmed the dog had died of starvation. The owner called Butterworth from Bolton
pleaded guilty and received a 12 week suspended Senten￿ for 12 months. She
reGeived 25 FiAR days and a 5 year ban from owning all animals. She also had to
pay £404 in costs.
Inspector Jess Plerce dealt with a complaint of a dog called Coco living in poor
conditions in a garden. Poor Coco was living in a filthy garden with makeshift shelter
with little attention paid to her.
The dog was signed over to the RSPCA and rehomed via the Preston RSPCA
branch.
ARO Lee Ferrans and Inspector Jessica Araujo dealt with a man who had bred
some puppies from his friend's dog and his own dog. The puppies were all found to

be very underweight and also had parvo. The flat was filthy with ammonia and
faeces. The owner called Mr Davies was from Oldham pleaded guilty and received a
ban the matter went to court where he received a ban.
Inspector Ryan Kin9 investigated a horrendous case of negled by the owner. W8
received a call from the pet crematorium who had been given the body by the owner
Ms Hogan from Rochdale. Luckily we managed to get the body and Ryan was able
lo investigate. The owner received a ban on all animals for 5 years with a 12 month
communty order, 10 RAR days and costs of £1033.
The poor dog called Tiny. a Dog de Bordeaux, had suffered terribly. It had started as
a small wound that the owner did not retum to the vets to get treatment.

The team with Manchester and Salford Branch secured the welfare of a rabbit with
hugely overgrown leeth.
The rabbit called Bobby was close to having the te8th penetrale the nasal cavity and
had it been left any longer the outcome could have been very dIffe￿nI.

ARO Alison Wilford and Inspector Rachel Whalley came to the rescue of a
distressed swan. The poor swan had a fishing line around its neck and in its mouth
causing great discomfort to the bird. ARO Alison Wilford took to action and
immediately started to untangle the wire from around the swan. They were ab18 to
untangle the wire in situ causing no harm or damage to the bird and rt was released
back into the wild once more to swim another day.
SÈ
ARO Alex Ashton attended a flat in Swinton where 2 adult dogs and 7 puppies were
found abandoned in a garden. ARO Jess Pierce assisted in Iransporting all the dogs
to GMAH where they received care and treatment. One dog, known as Chai, was
emaGiated and dehydrated and a staff member at GMAH immediately look to her
and fostered herl Jodie helped bring Chai back to full health where she could really
see what an amazing dog she was and officially decided to adopt her. The other
dogs were taken to Soulhport RSPCA where they are doing well and being rehomed.

ARO Lee Ferrans, along with the Fox Rescuers, was called to a young fox trapped in
a drain pipe in Chortton this month. The caller could hear strange noises coming
from his cellar on further investigation, they found a young fox was stuck. Thay
enlisted the help of a drainage company, Quick Drains, who dug a hole and were
able to release the baby fox. Lee took the fox to Ashleigh Vets Whe￿ they
determined it was approximately 4 weeks old. The fox has made an excellent
recovery and was rehabilitsted and released.
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Throughout the summer we saw quite a few birds with fishing line and fishing hooks
causing issues and damage. ARO Steve Wickham was called out to a goose with a
large hook going straight through its beak. Steve was able to cut the hook free.
remove it and release the goose back onto the water.
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RSPCA BOLTON AND DISTRicf BRANCH
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE RSPCA- BOLTON AND DISTRicf BRANCH
We have examined, without carrylng out an audit, the flnancial statements for the year ended 31st
December 2024 as set out on pages 2 to 10.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TrUSTEES AND REPORTING ACCOUNTANT
As the CharitVs trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. you
consider that the audit requirements of section 43121 of the Charities Act 1993 (the Attl doe5 not apply.
It Is our responsibility to state on the basis of procedure specified in the General Directions given by the
the Charity Commissioners under section 43171 of the Act, whether particular matters have tome to our attention.
BASIS OF OPINION
We conducted our examlnatlon in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity. This
examination consisted of review of the accounting records and comparing the financial Statements with
the a¢cour¢ting records kept by the charity. It also includes consideration of any unusual items
or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning such matters.
The protedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and
consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the financial statements.
OPINION
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention
l. which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
al to keep accountin8 records In accordance with sertion 41 of the Act and
bl to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the
accounting requirements of the Act. have not been met or
2. to which in our opinion attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
AINSCOUGH & CO
ACCOUNTANTS
AND REPORTING ACCOUNTANTS

RSPCA BOLTON AND DISTRicf BRANCH
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 232243

RSPCA BOLTON AND DISTRicf BRANCH
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE RSPCA- BOLTON AND DISTRicf BRANCH
We have examlned, without carryln8 Out an audit. the financial ststements for the year ended 31st
December 2024 a5 set out on pages 2 to 10.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUStEES AND REPORTING ACCOUNTANT
As the Charivs trustees you are responsible for the preparatlon of the financial statements, you
consider that the audit requirements of section 43121 of the Charities Act 1993 Ithe Act) does not apply.
It is our ￿spOnSIbl1￿ to state on the basis of procedure specified in the General Directions given by the
the Charity Commissioners under sertion 43171 of the Act. whether particular matters have come to our
attention.
BASIS OF OPINION
We conducted our examination in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity. This
examination consisted of review of the accountin8 records and comparing the financlal statements with
the accounting record5 kept by the charity. It also Includes consideration of any unusual items
or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanation5 from you as trustees concerning such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and
consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the financlal statements.
OPINION
In connection with our examination, no matter ho5 come to our attention
l. which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
a} to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act and
bl to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the
accounting requirements of the Act. have not been met or
2. to whlch In our opinlon attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
AINSCOUGH & CO
ACCOUNTANTS
AND REPORTING ACCOUNTANTS
DATE..................................
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RSPCA Bolton and Dlstrirt Branch
Ststement of Financlal Actlvities for th Y
nded 31
Decem
24
Incomin
Resources
Note
Incoming Resources from Generated Funds
Legacies
Donations
Collections
Fund Raising
Clinic- contributions received
Miscellaneous Income
Investment Income
Rental Income Received
Gift Ald
Grants Received
2024
2023
16,270
10,286
22,083
256
312,763
296
12.605
9,000
2,000
8,394
23,172
302
272,851
13
6,993
8,975
15
75,000
383.559
397,686
Incoming Resources from Charltable Activities
Sale of Good5
Charity shop
Pet Insurance Commission
55.112
57,264
103
55,112
57,368
T tal Incomln
Resources for the Year
438,672
455.054
Resources Ex nded
Charltable Artivities- Dlrect Costs
Clinic Costs
Ambulance & Horse Box Cost,.
Boarding Fee5
Welfare Grants
HQ Annual contribution
17/18
14
285,686
198
292,894
348
266
551
551
286.436
293,711
Charltable Actlvlties- Overheads
Staff Costs
Salaries and NIC
17/18
65,431
73.898
Welfare Centre Costs
Rent and Rates
Insurance & Licences
Waste Removal
Security Costs
Heat & Light
Repairs and Renewa15
Cleaning and Canteen
11,221
1.593
797
318
11,081
4.200
1,624
10,636
1,402
1,175
341
9,510
49,523
1.046
30,834
73,634
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RSP
Bolton and Dlstrlrt Branch

Statement of Flnancial Activities for the Year Ended 31st December Z024
2024
2023
Administrative Expenses
Printing Stationery & P05tsge
Telephone Charges
Advertlsing
Website & Computer Costs
Clothing Costs
Training Costs
Legal and Professlonal Costs
Sundries
1,270
1,680
1,779
1,643
1,970
4.349
325
704
3,750
663
5,948
12,184
Flnance & Tax
Bank Charges
Reduction in Value of Invcst.
Net ItT¢¢ov¢rable VAT
4,025
3,377
4,025
3.377
Depreclatlon
tEasehold Property
Plant & Machinery
Fixtur¢s and Fittings
Clinic Equipment
Motor Vehicles and Trailer
Lossl(Profii) on Disposal Fxd A4tA
20,074
209
228
549
28
12,483
361
304
731
37
768
21,088
14,684
127.327
177,777
Cost of Generatln
Funds
Charity Shop Ovetheads
Purchase of Goods for Resale
Fund Raising Costs
Salaries
16
3,884
20
16/17/18
30,801
25,625
30,821
29.857
Governance Costs
Audit/Examination Fees
250
Total Re50urce5 Ex nded
444,583
501.596
Plet Sur
lus for the Year
-5,911
46,542
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RSPCA Bolton and District Branch
Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2024
ZO24
2023
Tan Ible Flxed Assets
Leasehold Property
Leasehold Property Alterations
Plant & Machinery
Fixtures and Fittings
Clinic Equipment
Motor Van and Trailer
BV
312,063 112,3 18 199,744
189,789 7,592 182.198
2,600 1,555
1,045
18.315 17,631
684
16,813 15.167
1,646
3,124
3,040
84
NBV
212.227
189,789
1,254
913
2,194
112
542,704 157,303 385,401
406,489
Current Assets
Stock
Debtors and Prepayments
Cagh on Deposit
Cash at Bank and Tn Hand
3,726
2,505
244,284
208,389
3,305
6,138
234,430
178.730
458,903
422,604
Current Liabilities
SLmdry Creditors & Accruals
Ringfenced Funds
28,165
29,638
36,680
P4et Current Assets
401,101
385,923
l Assets less
rrent Llabllltles
786,501
792,412
Accumulated Fund
Balance brougbt forward
Sutplu&l(-Defi¢it) this Year
792,412
-5,911
838,954
46,542
Balance Carried Forward
786,501
792,412
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RSPCA BOLTON AND DISTRtCT BRANCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
These Accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP 2015.
No remuneration or other benefit5 have been paid to the charity's trustees, or people
connected with them fmm the charity. No transaction has been undertaken by (or on behalf
ofj the charity in which a trustee or connected person has a material interest.
3. (a) The amount paid for independent examiner's remuneration was..
2024
2023
Examination Fee
250
250
(b) No material grants were made to other institutions or RSPC
4 The charity has no endowment or other restricted funds, other than a ncutering granl see note 8.
5 Dwing the year the charily had four ￿ll-tirne and two part-iime employees. (2023 8nd 2)
The total emoluments of employees for the year were £207624 . (2023 £291,558).
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RSPCA BOLTON AND DISTRICT BRANCH
NOTES TO THE AccouNrs
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
6 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
Plant & Clin1¢
& Fittings Machlnery. Equip.
L&asehold IKasebold Motor
Property Prop alts Vehfieles
Total
COST
Asat 111124
Additions
Disposals
18,315
2,61)0 16,813
312,063 189,789
3.124
356,614
At 31112124
18,315
2,600 16,813
312.063 189,789
3,124
356,614
DEPRECIATION
Asat 111124
Charge for the Year
On Disposals
17,402 1346.5 14,618
228
209
549
99,836
12,482
3,012
28
125,233
21.088
7,592
At 31112124
17,630
1,556 15,167
112,318
7,592
3,040
146,320
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31112124
685
1,045
1,646
199,745 182,198
84
385,401
At OI101/24
913
1,254
2.194
212,225 189,789
112
406.486
Depreciation has been charged so as to write off the cost of the asset, less its estimat¢d
residual value, over the balance of it5 usefijl life as follows:
2024
2023
Leasehold Pmpety
Leas¢hold Prop¢rty Alterations
Plant & Machinery
Fixtures and Fittings
Clinic Equipment
Motor Vehicles
250/0 RBM
25% RBM
25% RBM
250/0 RBM
25Q/o RBM
Plant and Equipment was writt¢n off in 2023 at a book loss of £768.
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RSPCA BOLTON AND DISTRICT BRANCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
7 Cash on De
osit
2024
2023
Monmouthshire Building Soci
AbeTd¢en Group PLL
40,044
204,240
39,008
195,423
244,284
234.430
8 Anal
515 of Current Liabittie5
Creditors
Legal Fees
Audit of Accounts
Advice Centre Costs
Clinic Costs
Savings Club Balall¢¢S
VAT Liability
PAYE
HR Costs
2024
2023
3600
500
2.413
8,849
463
20.813
42
750
2,327
11,603
463
12.921
ioi
28.165
29.638
57,803
36,680
Ringfenced Funds
36,680
In December 2023 we Teceived a grant of £30,000 from the Pels at Home Foundation specifically
for neutering dogs. By 3 1st Decernber 2024 we had used £362 of this amount and tranSf￿Ted it to
Clinic income, We anticipate the balance all being used in 2024.
9. Analysis of A¢¢umulated Fulld
2024
2023
Balance as at l January 2024
Income
Expendim
Balance as at 31 December 2024
792.413
438,672
444,583
786,502
838,955
455,054
-501,596
792,413
10. Financial Commitinents
Thc charity had no coJJJmitments at 31st Decembcr 2024 ttot provided for in the accounts. The charity has
received llo guarantees. The charity has received no loans securcd on any of its assets.
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RSPCA BOLTON AND DISTRICT BRANCH
iYOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
11 Declantions
Sufficient funds are held in an appropriate forni to enable each ftmd to b¢ applied in
cordance with the r¢strictiolls imposed.
The truste¢s have not chang¢d th¢ year end date nor ihe length of the charity's financial y¢ar.
The charity does not have material d¢$ignated fimds, other than a ncutcring grant SK llotc 8.
The charily did not make any malerial cx-grdtia pasToents during th¢ year.
There wer¢ no D￿terial inter-fund loans outstanding at the balance sheet dat.
None of the charity's functional fjxed assets have be¢n r¢valued during the year.
The trustees consider that there is no need to prepare a separdt¢ summary Income and Expcnditu
Account, although management accounts arc prepared for intcmal use.
If the requircments of the TLUStee Investments Act 1961 apply to the charity, those requirements havc
b¢¢n complied with.
The clwity bas no material ￿n￿pItalISed fixed assets.
12. Aceountin
Pollcles:
Cash donations and gifts are Includ￿ in thc SOFA when:
The charity is told it is to weiv¢ the gift or donation.
The trnstees are rcasonably certain of the amount to be ￿e1Ve(L.
The tn￿te¢S arc rcasonably ccrtain they will r￿e1Ve the money. alld any conditions for receipt are met.
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RSPCA BOLTON AND DISTRICT BRANCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
13 Investment Income
2024
2023
Income Received from Investment a¢counls
Bank Int¢r¢st rKeived from ordinary accounts
Increase(-De¢rease) In value of Ab¢rdeen Investments
,036
2,752
8,817
12,605
392
2,889
3,712
6,993
14 ADim41 Ambulance
Vehicle
The detailed cost =
Insurance, Tax and Servicing
Fuel
2024
198
2023
348
198
348
Thc5e costs are split as follows-
Charitable Activities
Cost of Generating Funds
These wsts relate to the horse trdiler
l(Y)Q/
198
loo%
o/
348
15 Grants From Others
Nottingham University
Penningtons Mallchesler
2024
2023
25,000
50,000
75,000
16 Chari
Sho
Overhead
The charity shop operates out of the Welfare Centre and there are no spccifi¢ overheads other tILan Staff
salaries and the Cost of Ebay postage.
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RSPCA BOLTON AND DISTRICT BRANCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
17 Salaries
All salaries are shown gross.
Charity Shop Salaries are shown as part of the Clwity Shop overheads which are inclLuled
under cost of Generatillg Funds.
Veterinary salarieslfees are included as part of clinic costs und¢r Charitable Activities-clinic Costs
Salaries of Advice Centre ￿aff are allocated in accordance with an ag￿ fotmula th
recognises the likely proportion of ttmc spcnt by individual members of staff. For 2024 this
foTmula has been given the following allocation..
2024 & 2023
Staff I
C}￿Ltable Activities
Cost of Generating Funds
20°A
80%
18 St4ff Pension Scheme
The Brdn¢h participates in the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST), which is Auto
Enrollment Compliant. Th¢ staging dat¢ was 0110612015 and all eligible employees are
enrolled.
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The following pages do not form part of the Statutory aceounts
and Ydre for management purposes only
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RSPCA Bolton and Dlstrlrt Branch
ure Account for the Year Ended 31st December 2024
Income and Ex endl
Income
2024
Legacies
Donations
Collections
Fund Raising
Sale of Good5
Charity shop
Net Clinic Income
Pet Insurance Commission
GiftAid
Grants Received
Miscellaneous Income
Investment Income
16,270
10,286
22,083
236
2.000
8.394
23,172
302
24,311
27,076
27,755
103
75.IXJO
296
12.605
6,993
Total Income for the Year
113.164
143,719
nditure
Welfare Costs
Vets Fees and Consumables
Net Clinic Costs
Boarding Fees
HQ Annual contribution
Weltsre Grants
19,508
266
551
551
551
20,325
Gross Income after Direct Ex
nses
112,613
123,394
Overhead5
Staff Costs
Salaries and NIC
65,431
73.898
Welfare Centre Costs
Rent and Rates
Insurance & Licences
Waste Removal
Security Costs
Heat & Light
Repairs and Renewals
Cleaning and Canteen
Sundries
less Rent Received
11.221
1,593
797
318
11.081
4.200
1.624
10,636
1.402
1.175
341
9,510
10,836
1,046
-9,000
-8,975
21,834
25.972
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RSPCA Bolton and Distrirt Branch
nditure Account for the Year Ended 31st December 2024
Income and Ex
2024
2023
Motor
Motor Vehicle Expenses
198
348
Adminlstrative Expenses
Printing Stationery & Postage
Telephone Charges
Advertising
Website & Computer Costs
Audit and Accountancy Fee5
Professional Costs
Clothing Costs
Training Costs
Sundries
1,270
1,680
1,779
1,643
536
4.349
250
3,750
1,970
250
75
704
663
5.949
12,970
Finance & Tax
Bank Charge5
Net Irrecoverable VAT
4,025
3,377
4,025
3,377
Total Cash Expendlture for the year
97,438
116.565
15,176
6,829
Depreciation
Leasehold Property
Plant & Machinery
Fixtures and Fittings
Clinic Equipment
Motor Vehlcles and Trailer
Los51-Profitl on Di5PQsal Fixed Assets
20,073
209
228
549
28
12,482
361
304
731
37
21,087
14,684
Exceptional Repalrs
38,687
Net Sur
lus for the Year
-5.911
46,542
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RSPCA Bolton and Distrlct Branch
nditure Account Anal sls for the Year Ended 31st Oecember 2024
2024
2023
Income and Ex
Donatlons
To Branch
Subsfrom HQ
Adoption Fees
Monthly Subs
In Memoriam
Sporssor a Pen
Total Donation Income
6.928
197
5,558
201
2,981
180
10,286
2.455
180
8.394
Collertions
Begging Dogs & Counter Boxes
National Door to Door
Pets at Home
Others
Total Collrftion Income
267
21,816
78
23,094
22,083
23,172
Fund Raisln
Income
less Costs
Net Fund Ralsln In¢ome
256
20
236
302
302
Sale of Goods
RSPCA Goods and Wlndow Sales
Supply Sales
less Costs
Net Income from Sale of Goods
Charl
General Sales
Ra8S
Ebay etc
39,511
1,247
14,354
55,112
39.576
2.333
15,355
57.264
Les5 Costs
Wages
Premises Expenditure
Ebay Postage
Other Expenses
26,828
25.625
3,973
3,884
30,801
24,311
29,510
27,755
Net Chari
Sho
Income
Cllnlc
Income
less Costs Vets Fees
Drugs
Clinical Waste
Clinic Equipment
Sundry Costs
312,763
272,851
172,049
101,088
3,120
3,210
6,218
192.035
90.446
2,552
1,834
5,491
285,686
27,076
292.359
-19,508
Net Cllnlc Costs
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