QRSPCA
FURNESS& BARROW BRANCH
Cliurity Number 232247
Trustees Annual Report
2025
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Executive / Branch Off icers
Hon Chairman: Ms. M. Round
Hon Treasurer: Mrs E. Brockway
Committee Members
Ms M. Round- Fundraisingco-ordinator
Mib A. Rei(J - Cat Rehome Co-or(Jinator
Mrs J. Christopher
Mrs C. Rigg
Mrs A. Round
Ms. R. Todd
Mrs. K. Unwin

QRSPCA
FURNESS& BARROW BRANCH
Year Ended 31 December 2025
Ind
Trustee's Report
Independent Examiners Report
Statement of FinancialActivities
BaLance Sheet

Structure Governance and Mana
ement
Furness and Llarrow BranGh is
autonomous and operateswithin the
Branch Rules and with connections
to the National Bodyofthe RSPCA.
The recruitment 2nd 8ppointment of
Trustees is Derformed by inviting
members of the local Branch to be
on the committee. Nominations to
stand for election are sent to all
members tseTore the AGM. Eligible
members then elect Trustees ofthe
Branch each year_
Policies and procedures for the training of the trustees are through written guidance
from the National body. The DranGh has 4-G weekly committee meetings which are
minuted.
Tf)e Branch Is Insurett through a FISPCA national policy which perform tasks and
a88e83ment3 where necessary.
Selected members of our Branch attend group meetings with other branches in the
NorrhwesT region. Our regional boarci representative attends meetings In the region an
addresses 183ues that arise which are relevant to the Branch.
We regularly update our Facebook and website pages with advice and information for
our lollowers. We also auvenise our Fun¢Jraising events which are very popular. I he
br8nch is in contact with other local groups that offer rehoming. pet finding and
information.
The charlty exlsts io promote animalwelfare and prevent cruelty In the kurness area and
to provide a rehoming service for case and inspectorate sign oversfor cats. dogs and
small furries/reptiles. Work with dogs is limitod duo to lack of suitable kennel facilities.
These objectives are largely performed through our advice centre. We promote
neuteringand welfare assistance towards veterinary Gare through ourvoucher system
and our close working relationship with localvets. All animals we rehome are neutered,
microchipped and inoculated. Our branch volunteers attend home visiting courses to
assist with this aspect of our work.
The RSPCA Advice Centre at 106 Church Street. Barrow in Furness is open to the public
on Monday and Tuesdayfrom 9.30am to 4.30pm (Closes for lunch) and Friday9.30am
to 8.30pm

Ch
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Thankyou alLfor attending our 2026 AGM.
2026was a good and busyyearforthe branch. We gained Tara and
Rhianna as committee members, said goodbye to Jenny, welcomed Sarah
Mason as our new BPM and Ava Powleyas a colLege studentlemployee.
we had a busy yearwith the cais, some cais hao heaiin issues which took
numerous vet visits and treatments to resoLve. We took in a street cat
named Casper who had FIV, we put his story on Facebook, and we received
a fewthousand pounds for him which was amazing. A bigthankyou to Alex
for all the time she spends collecting cats, doing vet visits, etc and to all
those who heLp with the daily cleaningand sociaLising.
We held b meetings (Juringthe yearas weil as the AGM and Christmas night
out, all were well attended.
Thankyou to Gillfor runningthe office so well and to Eve for all the hours
she puts in ensuring ourfinances are kept updated.
MicheLLe Round
Chairperson

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nd Events
To raise money forthe branch we
hosted a Northern Soul night. Music
Bingo, Christmas candleholder
making class, Christmas fayre (which
cost us more than we earned) and a
Christmas quiz.
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A bigthankyou to those who reguLarly
attend, to Audrey who sells raffle tickets
and to Karen & Sharon who then separate
all the tickets.
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A young girl helcI a book sale for us at Barrow
librarywhich raised £70. We have also received
numerous legacies throughout the year.
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2025 wao o busy yeor for rehoming cato we have rehomed o total of 27
cats including barnlfarm cat placements and transfers to other
faci litiesjcharities.
Our holding pens are constantly in use and we have foster carers who
take care of our cats. helping to socialise and promote healthy
development untilthey are readyforthe forever home.
Welfare
We have continued to help members of public who have asked for help
with vet bills for both emergency and routine treatments. We have also
continued to help with the costs of neutering and chipping, and ran a
successful neutering campaign for cats, dogs and rabbits. We have
issued 107 vouchers during2025 and 65 vouchers for medical
conditions.
uur holding pens are proving usetulto take cats that need treatment or
help Wllh recoveryfrom injuries and Tor sociaiising in preparation for
rehoming. We have a verydedicated team ofvolunteers who come in to
Cdre foi dnd bocidlise the cats in our Gare.
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Alex Reid
Cat Rehoming Coordinator

Treasurer
th AnnualA
nt
2025 has bccn a busy yearfor our branch. We
received just under £12,000 from donations
and fundraising evenis, refleciing Ihe coniin-
ued generosity ot our supporters.
Financial Highlights
Just under £12,000 was received from
donations and fundraising events.
£1,189.37 was received from bequests.
£9.810 was paid thrnLJgh niJrvniJr.hp.r
scheme to help members ofthe public
with veterinary carc costs.
The Rabbit Facility shed was sold for
£500 after the committee decided it was
no longer practical to retain it.
As a branch, we are always grateful when peo-
ple choose to remember us in theirwills. This
support is deeplyappreciated, and we take

Staff and Support
Our largest outgoing is staff salaries, and these costs are fully deserved.
We could not manage without the support of Gill, our Branch Adminis-
trator, who consistently%oes above and beyond. Sharon, Karen and Ava,
our paid staff members. also do a wonderfuljob caringforthe cats in our
care, and we greatly appreciate everything they do.
Community Support
Ourvoucher scheme provided £9,810 in supportto members of the pub-
IIG wlio were stiuggliiig liiidllLldlly dii(J ii¥v(J¥d Iiely willi veleiiwidly Ldre.
We have seen an increase in requests for assistance, including help with
consultation fees, which highlights the growing level of need in our com-
munity.
Asset Sale
The committee decided to sellthe Rabbit Facility shed because we no
longer had a suitable location for it. The shed was sold for £500.
Eve Brockway
Treasurer

MILLER
Co.
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QVÉft A F.T*ij4E
Independent Examinerfs Report
To thtr Trustees vr
Royal Society for the Prevention of CrtJÈlty tn Animals
We report on the accounts of Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty lo Animals for the year ended 31
DeceTnber 2025.
Respe¢tive ￿sponSibl1[11eS of tru$tpps and examinor
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's Iruslees consider
that an audit is not required for this year under the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination
is needed.
11 is our resporisibility lo:_
examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act),.
follow the pivie(Jures laiu ttown In the General Directions given by the Ch8rity Commissioners (under
section 14515llbl Df the 2011 Acll., and
slate whether particular matters have come lo our attention
Basis of independent examiner's report
Oui exdrninatlon was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the ac¢ounling re¢ords kept by the charity and a
comparison of the a¢counls presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unustJ21
items or diwcIo-
urc3 in the &Gcouiilb seeKing explanations from you as trustees concerning any such
matters. The procedure5 undertaken do not provide all the evid9.nce that would b& requi￿￿ in 8n audit aTrd
consequeniiy we do not express an audit tspinion on the view given by the accounts.
Indgpendent examingws statement
In connection with our exc*fTiinaiion. no matter has come lo our attention..
which gives us reasonable cause lo believe that in any material respect the 18qillTemenls
to keep accounting records in accoidarice seaion 130 of the 2011 Act, and
to prepare accounts which accord wlh the accounting rp_r.ords and to comply with the
accounitng requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met,. or
to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of
the a¢counts to be reabl*ExJ.
Anita Brook
R.F Miller & Co
Doubleiree Court
10A Cavendish Street
Ulverslo
LA12 7AD
Dated .' 3 June 2026

MILLER
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Independent ExamlTberfs Report
To the Trustees of
Rayal Socl•ty for th• Pr•v•ntlon of Cru•lty to Anlmals
We report on the accounts of Royal Society for the PTevention of Cruelty to Animals for the year enijed 31
December 2025.
Respectivc rc=ponsibilitics of tru=tccs and cxaminor
The charity's tiustee5 are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees Consider
that an audit is not fequired forthis year under the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examinallon
is needed.
11 is our ￿SponsIbl11ty to'.-
examine the accounts lunder section 145 of the 2011 Acll-,
follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under
section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act)", and
slate whether particular malters have come to our attention
Basis of independènt examingrfs report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners. An examination includes a review of Ihe accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accoun15 preserited wth those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual
il&ms or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as Iruslees conceming any such
mattgrs ThÈ procedufèg undertaken da not piovide all thè evidencè that would bè requirèd in an audit and
Consequent￿ we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accoLtnts.
Independent examinerfs ststemert
In connection with our examination, no matter has come lo our attention..
thich gives us feasonable cause to believe that in any material fespecf the requirements
io keep a￿UnlI￿g records In a￿r￿an￿ Wlih se￿10n 130 of Ihe 207 1 Act, anij
lo prepare accounts which accord the accounting records and lo comply wilh the
accounling requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met.. or
to which, in our opinion, attenb.on should be dra￿ in order lo enable a proper understanding of
the accounts Ic> be reached.
Anita Brook
R.F Miller & Co
Doubletree Court
10A Cavendish Street
Ulverslon
LA12 7AD
Dat8d . 3 Jung. ?0?6

Roy81 Socletylor the PrÈventltsn of Cruelty to Anlmals
Furness and Bafrow Branch
Charity No 232247
sktemont th finaneSal actlvltlÈs
forthe yÈar ended 31 DecÈtnber 2025
Unrestricted
Fynds
2025
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
Voluntary income
Oonalions Fumess anO Oarrow
Gtani re[￿1Ve0 ttorn neaoquarters
10.012
lJ,bUY
10,4
18,856
Bequests
1,189
2.563
?A.711
31,867
Act6vitles for generating fund$
Special efforts- Fumess and Barrow
Sundries incTruding sale of goods
211
1,773
8.953
1.984
8.953
Investrnent Incom
Interesi received
6,295
6.523
32,990
47.343
Resources expended
Contributions to headquarters
Accountancy
752
708
752
Olher resources expended
Telephone
Veterinary expenses and pel ciematorium
Rents and rates
Insurance
76
11.988
289
468
2,S62
18.596
40
1,303
372
775
21.899
228
538
1,562
17.703
126
2.320
1.544
Salaries
ucence- lover￿5
Centre expenses
Rep8irs 8nd reneNY8ls
Leoal fees
8ank charges
Sundries
Catiery
Oonalion- NO￿¥zAD
VAT not iecoverab
Lvss OB sale of FA
68
20
228
88
7,287
43.986
44,694
47.654
48,406
Ex¢e55 of income ov8r expendllu
111,7031
11,0641
Balance brought lO￿ard from pmlous year
256,178
257.242
Balanco at end of year
244.475
258.178

Royal Socl8ty for the P¥evention of Crueltylo AniTnals
Fume55 avd Barrow Branch
Char￿ty No 232247
Balancè Sheet
at 31 December 202$
Unrestsfjcted
Fund
Unrfystsictèd
2025
2024
Flxed assets
Propety RSPCA Centre. Churth Street
AArrrw in Fuffless- al cost
Rabbil F&ci5ity- al cost
Two Tier Holofing Pan 124Jofjr221
Two Tier Holding Pen 1151031221
20.156
20.156
7.787
879
2,618
2.618
Total fixed assets
23,646
31,433
Current assets
Debtor$
PrepayTnefils
254
VAT
Inv8stments
Charity gnnual bth)uS 9Q account Ifovl
Fixed bond deposit arcouni IFBSI
1 year Iixea late Dona ii8SI
30 day notice derM)Sit ICBSI
61.958
32,046
56.Q88
45.663
60.260
31.477
53.104
43,948
197,153
190,858
Cash at bank
HSBC General account
Petty ￿$h
24.021
73
34.633
118
Total current a55gt¥
221.501
225.607
Greortors= amounfs failing OU•Wllhin one year
Sundry creditors
A¢cruals
672
862
Net assets
244.475
256.178
Represersted by
Funds of the charity
Unrestricted lund5
A5 al 31 De￿mber 2ff24
256,178
257,242
Add
Ex¢Èss of incom& over expendrture
forthe year
111.703
11.Q64.001
Total funds a5 at 31 D&¢embèr 2025
244.475
?56.178
i approve tne Infotrnalon.
l acknowledge my responsibility for the financial information. induding the appropriateness
of Ihe accounliTrg basis ?s sei Olrt for providing R F Miller & Co ￿th 811 the informaliotF and
explanallons necessary for its tompletion.
finanryal informatlon approved on
Signed