## **TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP**
_**(Reg Charity No: 232260)**_
## **ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2025**
## **INDEX TO ANNUAL REVIEW, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2025**
|**Trustees’ Report**|.....…………………………………|**Page 1**|
|---|---|---|
|**Trustees**|.....…………………………………|**Page 3**|
|**Regional HQ Information**|.....…………………………………|**Page 4**|
|**Trustees’ Report**|.....…………………………………|**Page 5**|
|**Constitution**|.....…………………………………|**Page 5**|
|**Areas of Priority**|||
|**Public Benefit**|||
|**Governance**|.....…………………………………|**Page 5**|
|**Training, Risk Management &**|.....…………………………………|**Page 6**|
|**Related Parties**|||
|**Investment & Reserves Policies**|.....…………………………………|**Page 7**|
|**Future Plans**|.....…………………………………|**Page 7**|
|**Achievements & Performance**|.....…………………………………|**Page 7**|
|**Branch Statistics**|.....…………………………………|**Page 8**|
|**Accounts for the year ending**|
.....…………………………………|**Page 9**|
|**31 December 2024**|||
|**Independent Examiner’s Report**|.....…………………………………|**Page 10**|
|**Statement of Financial Activities**|.....…………………………………|**Page 11**|
|**Balance Sheet**|.....…………………………………|**Page 12**|
|**Notes to the Accounts**|.....…………………………………|**Pages 13 to16**|
|**Manchester Group**|.....…………………………………|**Page 17**|
|**Annual report for2025 Summary**|||
## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT – 2025**
Highlights of 2025 included, a very successful fun dog show held in memory of Joyce Armfield. The purchase of a large Gazebo to replace two smaller ones which had given good service for over 15 years. Our thanks go to all the people who generously support the branch through regular or one-off donations of money, equipment and animal food. Without you we couldn’t continue to help so many rescued dogs and cats in need.
We will never forget the lovely, terribly abused lurcher Maggie, who came into our care having been found as a starving, heavily pregnant stray. Giving birth just a few days later to 4 healthy puppies plus sadly one still birth. A photo of her only white puppy called Oyster when he was in our care, and now all grown up. His adopters sent us his 1[st] birthday photo and say they don’t know what they would do without him.
We are finding that more cases of multi cat and dog households are coming to the attention of the inspectors. The main reason for neglect seems to be due to owners being reluctant to have their animals neutered, either because they can’t afford the costs or because they consider it to be cruel or against nature. Yet the subsequent suffering is considerably crueller. Putting everything off until later only increases costs and often means that people must face either going into debt or having their much-loved pet euthanised.
Our veterinary vouchers cannot keep up with the rising costs especially those requiring advanced diagnostics and treatments such as MRI scans and cataract replacement. However, we do try to offer help to as many residents facing financial difficulties as possible to have their
animals neutered at private veterinary practices who kindly accept our vouchers.
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2025 was a year we will never forget! We faced huge challenges to be able to continue our work in taking in, caring for and rehoming so many animals in desperate need.
One of the catteries we use was forced to close its doors for almost 3 months due to issues beyond our control. Once this was resolved, thanks to the hard work of Linda, her volunteer cattery assistants and the recruitment of several new volunteer cat foster carers we were able to once again accept cats and kittens, from inspectors and local veterinary practices. Needless to say this had significant impact on our finances.
Thankfully, Bowler’s boarding cattery continues to accept cats and kittens from our branch and those of RSPCA Stockport, East Cheshire and West Derbyshire, although the number of cats we were able to take into care was significantly reduced. Words cannot express how much we appreciated all the help we received from everyone who continued to support our work at this challenging time.
The food donated by customers of the Tesco Superstore in Glossop and Denton Sainsbury’s superstore helps so many of the cats and dogs, kittens and puppies in branch care and those whose owners are struggling with the cost of living, often choosing to go without themselves to feed their animals.
Sadly, we had to say goodbye to our two Branch Partnership Managers from Headquarters, Denise McCabe (2019-2025) whose knowledge and support was so important and our temporary BPM, Nicole Jenkins (July – December 2025). At the time of writing this report we, like so many Northwest branches, have only recently been informed that Sarah Mason has been appointed as our Branch Partnership Manager. Welcome to the branch Sarah!
Irene Platt Hon Chair on behalf of the Trustees
Date: 27[th] May 2026
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**R.S.P.C.A. TAMESIDE AND GLOSSOP BRANCH HONORARY OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS**
**PRESIDENT:** Vacant.
**VICE PRESIDENTS** : John Pearce MP, Angela Rayner MP, Jonathan Reynolds MP
**HONORARY CHAIRMAN** : Irene Platt, 48 Regent Drive, Mossley OL5 9NZ (Tel: 01457 83 3788)
**HONORARY SECRETARY** : Kathleen Birch
**HONORARY TREASURER** : Lynn Andrew
**REGIONAL BOARD** Kathleen Birch **REPRESENTATIVE:**
**RE-HOMING COORDINATOR:** Gail Hilton (Tel: 07954 122 481)
**OTHER COMMITTEE** Angela Clough, Kay Dinsdale, Richard Howard, Anne **MEMBERS:** Kenyon, Louise Siddall (until 27.7.2025); Elizabeth Wood.
A maximum of 14 Trustees/Management Committee members may be elected from eligible members of the branch at the Annual General Meeting & 3 co-options are allowed.
## **FUNDRAISING CO-ORDINATORS**
**GLOSSOP:** Anne Kenyon **TAMESIDE:** Vacant
**WEBSITE COORDINATORS/ CONTRIBUTORS** : Kay Dinsdale/ Elizabeth Wood/Irene Platt//
**VETERINARY ADVISOR:** Vacant
**BANKERS** : Barclays Bank Ltd., The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, Drummond House (CL)
**INDEPENDENT EXAMINER** : John Simpson ACA
**BRANCH ANSWERPHONE:** 07954 122 481 **WEBSITE ADDRESS:** www.rspca-tameside-glossop.org.uk
**FACEBOOK:** www.facebook.com/rspcatamesideandglossop **EMAIL:** office@rspca-tameside-glossop.org.uk
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## **TAMESIDE AND GLOSSOP BRANCH operates in the North Region of the RSPCA**
**National Cruelty and Advice Line: 0300 1234 999**
**Branch Affairs Committee & Chairman of the North West Regional Board:** Gerry Miles, RSPCA Wigan and District Branch **National Control Centre** _**(Cruelty & Advice Line)**_ **:-** 0300 1234 999
**RSPCA North Regional Office:** PO Box BR29, Leeds. LS13 2XL
**Welfare Oversight Development Manager And Animal Standards Manager: -** Kat Creagh (RHQ) **Assistant Director Branches and Partnerships:-** Amy Barlow, (RHQ) **Branch Partnership Manager** Sarah Mason, (RHQ)
Fostered kittens
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## **THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS TAMESIDE AND GLOSSOP BRANCH**
**(Reg Charity No: 232260)**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2025**
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was established in 1824. It is a charity, entirely supported by voluntary donations and its main function is to prevent cruelty to animals. This is achieved by 330 inspectors, supported by 236 animal rescue officers (AWOs) in England and Wales. On average, we have one officer (including inspectors and animal rescue officers) for every 180,000 people in England and Wales. This compares to one frontline police officer for every 566 members of the public (police per capita / Home office report)
**Constitution:** The **TAMESIDE AND GLOSSOP BRANCH** was established in 1899 and is an unincorporated charitable association and a separately registered branch (charity number: 232260) of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The Branch is constituted under the RSPCA Rules for Branches. The primary role of RSPCA branches is to support the Society's Inspectorate, giving priority to the acceptance of case animals and those signed over for welfare offences/concerns, or unowned sick and injured animals presented with an Inspectorate incident number.
**Objects** : The objects of the Branch are to promote the work and objects of the Society - to promote kindness and to prevent or suppress cruelty to animals by all lawful means - with particular reference to the area of the Branch ie Tameside and Glossop, in accordance with the policies of the Society.
## **RSPCA Areas of Priority in Animal Welfare**
## **(No significance is to be attached to the order in which these priorities are given)**
**Companion Animals** : with particular importance being attached to responsible pet ownership, methods of population control.
**Farm Animals** : with particular reference to cruelties involved in certain intensive systems, and to the transport, export and slaughter of food animals.
**Animal Experimentation** : with particular emphasis on reducing both the total number of
experiments which are carried out, and the numbers and suffering of such animals as are in fact used in these experiments.
**Wild Animals** : with particular reference to animals in captivity, blood sports, exploited species and the use of traps, snares and poisons in the control of wild animals.
## **Public Benefit:**
The trustees have reviewed the 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 Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Commission. Under the Charities Act 2011, the advancement of animal welfare is recognised as a distinct statutory charitable purpose. This legislation and the Animal Welfare Act of the same year indicate an acceptance by society that treating living creatures with compassion has a moral benefit for the public as a whole. Whilst this public benefit is clear, it is sometimes difficult to quantify and must be balanced against any detriment. The Branch’s animal welfare work, although local in nature, benefits society at large, and also aims to help people in need with the care of their animals. The next section of this report highlights the Branch’s main activities and demonstrates the benefit provided to the public. All our charitable activities, as described in more detail below, focus on promoting kindness and preventing or suppressing cruelty to animals and are undertaken to further these purposes for the public benefit.
We support our local Inspectors by: taking in previously mistreated or abandoned animals, including pets whose owners suffer ill-health, financial difficulties or who have passed away _._ 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 work is key to ‘the prevention or suppression of cruelty’ part of the RSPCA objects and promotes humane sentiments towards animals which involves moral benefit to humankind as a whole.
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We continue to support individuals in need, including homeless families, to feed and care for their dogs, cats and other animals
We provide subsidised veterinary treatment for animals which are sick or injured and belong to local residents on low incomes _._ We do this through a voucher scheme _._ This work benefits those on means tested benefits by giving them financial help to obtain care for companion animals in need of veterinary treatment _**.**_ These vouchers are only issued when an animal is in urgent need of veterinary treatment and its owner doesn’t have enough money to meet the Veterinary Surgeon’s fees.
We provide subsidised neutering and microchipping of companion animals for those in the Branch area on low incomes. We do this on a day to day basis through a voucher scheme with the help and generosity of local veterinary surgeons accepting the vouchers as part payment. This scheme helps to control companion animal populations through neutering and helps those owners in receipt of certain means tested benefits by giving them financial help to neuter and microchip their animals, thereby promoting responsible pet ownership _._
- Animals in our care receive veterinary treatment, vaccination, neutering, micro chipping and are assessed for rehoming. This work helps to control the incidence and spread of disease and suffering through vaccination and neutering.
We rehome animals in need to caring individuals and families. Whilst we recognise that companion animals provide measurable benefits to people’s physical and mental health, we consider the provision of pets as subsidiary to the main charitable of aim of this service, which is to prevent animal suffering. Our policy to charge a reasonable adoption fee for animals aims to highlight the ongoing personal and financial commitment of pet ownership. It would not be in the best interests of animals, and therefore would fall outside our objects, to rehome to those who could not afford them.
We respond to enquiries (both direct and via the Society’s national call centre) from the public about animals locally. The public benefits from knowing that we can intervene to assist animals in need or, depending on the nature of their enquiry, direct them to our National Society’s inspectors via the help and advice centre, local veterinary practices or species and breed specific rescue centres.
We offer free animal care advice by phone, leaflets and at our public events. Such as our fun dog shows and our continued support of animal adopters via pre and post adoption home visits which ensure that the animals in our care find their best possible homes.
Within the terms of our governing document, we support the National Society, other RSPCA branches and local organisations by collaborating on fund raising events and campaigns.
Voluntary opportunities included: Trusteeship & Fostering, Pre and Post Adoption Support and Drivers using the branch van or their own vehicles to transport animals and supplies. Volunteers are recruited from all sectors of the community who support our work, enabling individuals to gain valuable experience in caring for animals, interacting with professionals (eg social workers, housing officers & CPNs) and other members of the public.
**Governance:** Up to fourteen trustees are elected annually at the Annual General Meeting and drawn from individuals who have been members of the National Society and Branch for at least 3 months. All new prospective Trustees are briefed on the responsibilities of the role prior to accepting the position and are offered in-service training such as financial reporting, recruitment of volunteers, public speaking on an ad hoc basis as required. The branch is also empowered to co-opt up to 3 additional Trustees, who bring their skills and experience to the branch.
All major decisions are made by the trustees at 11 monthly management meetings each year. These meetings continue to take place online and urgent decisions are made possible through emails and, in order to overcome any barriers to participation in branch management, via phone calls.
**Paid Staff:** The Branch is managed and operated on a day-to-day basis entirely by volunteers working from their own homes and has no paid staff.
**Address:** The branch has an address for correspondence only which is: C/O, Heyrod Village Hall, John Street, Heyrod, Stalybridge, SK15 3BW, and may be contacted via email, phone, website or through the chair (see list of committee members on page 1)
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## **Training:** Training is provided by the National Society of the RSPCA.
**Risk Management:** The Management Committee regularly reviews the major risks to which the charity is exposed annually. Where appropriate, systems and procedures have been established to mitigate identified risks. We aim to change our legal identity to that of a Community Interest Organisation within the next 12 months.
**Related Parties:** The charity is guided by the national body of the RSPCA. The charity is able to purchase goods for resale for fundraising purposes and, most importantly, medicines from the national body to treat the animals in branch care under veterinary supervision.
**Investment Policy:** There are no restrictions on the charity’s power to invest however it is branch policy that these funds both unrestricted and restricted should be invested ethically. The investment strategy is set by the Trustees annually and takes into account recent demand for funds. This strategy is set within an overall policy which states that funds in excess of short term needs will be invested in low risk investments with a view to ensuring capital appreciation of the fund at a reasonable market rate. In the year under review, expenditure exceeded income by £20,184.
**Reserves Policy:** It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level, which equates to at least 12 months unrestricted expenditure. This reserve is considered necessary in order to mitigate any fluctuation in income and ensure that our service to animal welfare is maintained, including funds to cover boarding costs of animals brought into the branch for re-homing by RSPCA Inspectors, applications from people on low income for financial help to meet assisted veterinary neutering costs or emergency assisted veterinary treatment costs for their animals, management and administration costs. In the event of our funds reducing to £120,000 it has been agreed that we would cease all charitable activity until funds reach a reasonable level to enable the charity to fulfil its objectives.
**Future Plans** : We are working towards becoming a Community Interest Organisation to bring our branch up to date with current legal and financial legislation. We are committed to helping owners who are experiencing financial hardship or have lost their homes, through donations of animal food and vouchers towards their veterinary costs. We will continue to recruit volunteer foster carers who are able to offer their time and homes to care for those animals in need of extra TLC, because of illness, injury or age and volunteer drivers who are able to deliver food for the animals of people in crisis. The increasing demand on our finances due to rising veterinary costs, that of animal food and requests to take in and care for more animals. We will ensure that our policies and procedures are updated on a regular basis following the National Society and Charity Commission’s guidelines. We intend to work closely with our neighbouring branches in order to help as many animals and their owners as possible
## **Achievements and Performance** :
We continue to assist owners to access the services of local private veterinary practices which accept our veterinary vouchers for emergency treatment and/or neutering.
We donate pet food to local food banks for owners who are experiencing extreme financial hardship and to deliver food to individuals who have experienced an unexpected or sudden change in their fortunes. This has meant that families have been able to continue to feed their animals and no longer had to forego meals themselves or be faced with the prospect of having to give up their much loved companion animals. We liaise with local veterinary surgeons to help fund extra expense involved in the treatment of strays (mainly cats) and take them into branch care if we have room.
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**BRANCH STATISTICS**
||**2025**|**2025**|**2025**|**2024**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||**ANIMALS REHOMED**||||
|DOGS|CATS|MISC (incl Rabbits)|TOTAL|TOTAL|
|43|121|0|164|190|
||**WELFARE NEUTERING- Privately owned**||||
|DOGS|CATS|MISC (incl Rabbits)|TOTAL|TOTAL|
|13|51|0|64|44|
||**WELFARE TREATMENT – Privately owned**||||
|DOGS|CATS|MISC (incl Rabbits)|TOTAL|TOTAL|
|4|18|0|4|24|
2025 saw a significant decrease in the number of dogs rehomed in the year under review. Dog adoptions fell being 55% of the 2024 total of 78 dogs. Despite the closure of the cattery and thanks only to the other cattery we use plus recruitment of volunteer fosterers our total cat rehoming figures increased by just ten and we are confident that this figure would have been much higher and more cats could have been helped to find their forever homes if the cattery had remained open.
We have helped residents with the cost of neutering 51 cats more than double the number in the previous year although slightly fewer dogs.
At the end of 2025 we had 8 dogs and puppies and 22 cats and kittens in branch care, with ages ranging from very young to late teenagers.
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## **Registered Charity No 232260**
**ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2025**
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## **Report of the Independent Examiner to the Trustees of The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Tameside & Glossop Branch**
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025, which are set out on pages 11 to 16.
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
- follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
- state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of independent examiner’s report**
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items for disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
## **Independent examiner’s qualified statement**
This charity, in common with many others of similar size and organisation, derives a substantial proportion of its income from voluntary donations which cannot be fully controlled until they are entered into the accounting records, and are therefore not susceptible to independent verification.
In connection with my examination, no other matter, except that referred to in the above paragraph, has come to my attention:
1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
- to keep accounting record in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
## **John A Simpson Chartered Accountant**
**Date** 20[th] June 2026
48 Bredbury Green, Romiley, Stockport, SK6 3DN
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## **THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS TAMESIDE AND GLOSSOP BRANCH**
## **Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 December 2025**
|**Notes**
**Incoming Resources**
Donations, legacies and similar
2
incoming resources
Activities in furtherance of the charity's
objective
3
Activities for generating funds
4
Investment income
5
**Total incoming resources**
**Resources Expended**
Costs of generating funds
6
Charitable expenditure:
Activities in furtherance of the charity's
objects
7
Management and administration
8
**Total resources expended**
**Net movement in funds for the year**
**Balance at 1 January 2025/24**
**Balance at 31 December 2024/23**|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
31,719
27,152
0
2,576|**Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**Funds**
**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
**£**
0
31,719
64,534
0
27,152
44,698
0
0
0
0
2,576
2,984|
|---|---|---|
||61,447|
0
61,447 112,216|
||1,339
75,648
4,644|
0
1,339
0
0
75,648 105,199
0
4,644
4,713|
||81,631|
0
81,631 109,912|
||(20,184)
|
0 (20,184)
2,304
213,033 0
213,033
210,729
|
|||192,849 0
192,849
213,033|
The notes on pages 13 to 16 form part of these accounts
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## **THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS TAMESIDE AND GLOSSOP BRANCH**
## **Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2025**
|**Notes**
**Fixed assets**
Motor Vehicles
10
Investments
11
**Current assets**
Debtors
Stocks
Cash at bank
Creditors: amounts falling due
12
within one year
**Net current assets**
**Total net assets**
**Funds**
**Unrestricted funds**
**Restricted funds**
**Total funds**
|**Unrestricted Restricted**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**£**
**£**
0
0
75
0|**Total**
**Total**
**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
0
0
75
75
75
75
178 0
536 1,649
197,200 215,037
197,914 216,686
3,728
192,774 212,958
192,849213,033
192,849 213,033
0
0
192,849213,033|
|---|---|---|
||75
0||
||178
0
536
0
197,200
0||
||197,914
0||
||5,140
0
192,774
0||
||192,849
0||
||||
Approved by the board of trustees on 2/4/2026 and signed on its behalf by Lynn Andrew
The notes on pages 13 to 16 form part of these accounts
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**THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS TAMESIDE AND GLOSSOP BRANCH**
## **1 Accounting Policies**
## **Basis of preparation**
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to the accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102 and with the Charities Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit as defined by FRS 102.
## **Incoming resources**
Donations, legacies and similar incoming resources - These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:
the charity becomes entitled to the donation, legacy or similar income and any conditions for the receipt are met;
The trustees are reasonably certain they will receive it; and
The trustees are reasonably certain that it's value can be reliably measured.
Tax reclaims on donations and gifts - Incoming resources from tax claims are included on the SOFA at the same time as the gift to which they relate.
Investment income - This and any tax credits are included in the accounts when receivable
## **Expenditure and liabilities**
Generally, liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure.
## **Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity and depreciation**
Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity, when owned, are stated at cost less depreciation. The van has been fully depreciated.
## **Investments**
Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date. The SOFA includes the net gains and losses arising on revaluation.
## **Stocks**
Stocks consist of purchased goods for resale. Stocks are valued at the lower of cost or net realisable value. Items donated for resale are not included in the accounts until they are sold
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## **THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP BRANCH**
## **Notes to the accounts**
**For the year ended 31 December 2025**
|**2 Donations and gifts**
General donations
Legacies
Miscellaneous
Profit share
**3 Activities in furtherance of the**
**charity's objects**
Special events
Animal sales and adoptions
**4 Activities for general funds**
Sales of goods
**5 Investment income**
Bank interest
Dividends
**6 Costs of generating funds**
Event expenses - purchase of equipment|**Unrestricted**
27,566
0
102
4,051|**Restricted**
|**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
27,566 35,208
0 2,000
102 20,226
4,051 7,100|
|---|---|---|---|
||31,719|0|31,719 64,534
**2025 2024**
**£**
**£**
-
238|
||||27,152 44,460
27,152 44,698
**2025 2024**
**£**
**£**
- -
**2025 2024**
**£**
**£**
2,576 2,979
-
5|
||||2,576 2,984
**2025 2024**
**£**
**£**
1,339
0|
||||1,339
0|
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## **THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP BRANCH**
## **Notes to the accounts**
**For the year ended 31 December 2025**
|**7 Activities in furtherance of the**
**charity's objects**
Vets fees and welfare
Boarding
Vets fees (Rehoming)
Branch contribution to RSPCA
Vehicle costs
**8 Management and administration**
Postage and stationary
Other costs
Independent examiner's fees|**Unrestricted Restricted**
**£**
**£**
6,421
35,584
32,901
551
191|**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
6,421 10,507
35,584 44,759
32,901 47,698
551
1,378
191
857|
|---|---|---|
||75,648
0|75,648 105,199
**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
181
292
3,863 3,821
600 600|
|||4,644 4,713|
## **[9 Trustees' remuneration ]**
The trustees received no remuneration during the year ended 31 December 2025
> [( 2024: £ Nil ). ] During 2025 trustees expenses for RSPCA business amounted to £1,391 (2024 £2,053)
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## **THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS TAMESIDE AND GLOSSOP BRANCH**
## **Notes to the accounts**
**For the year ended 31 December 2025**
|**10 Fixed Assets**
Motor Vehicle
Cost at 01 January 2025
Addition
Cost at 31 December 2025
Accumulated Depreciation at 01/01/25
Depreciation 2024
Accumulated Depreciation at 31/12/25
Net Book Value at 31/12/25
**11 Investments**
Market value at 1 January 2025
(Loss) / gain on revaluation during year.
Market value at 31 December 2025
Historical cost at 31 December 2025
All investments are listed UK securities
**12 Creditors**
Accruals|**2025**
**£**
7,158
0
7,158
7,158
0
7,158
0
**2025**
**£**
75
0
75
24
**2025**
**£**
5,140
5,140|**2024**
**£**
75
0|
|---|---|---|
|||75|
|||24|
|||**2024**
**£**
3,728|
|||3,728|
## **13 Related party transactions**
Goods and services were purchased from the national RSPCA charity to the value of £6,171. These goods were either sold during the year or held in stock at the year end. The total also includes medicines purchased for the treatment of animals. The charity received £39,717 from the National RSPCA mainly relating to the door-to-door collections, larger care and case animal support and associated vet fees.
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## **Manchester Group Annual report for 2025 Summary**
**2025** was another year of change for the Manchester Group as the team continued investigating animal welfare concerns, rescuing wildlife and supporting the development of new staff.
As a team, we took part in a new Society trial which introduced a different approach to how we manage our workload. The Required Resource Trial saw officers taking ownership of each job they attended from start to finish. The trial resulted in less time being spent reviewing case histories, improved response times, stronger relationships with members of the public and partner agencies, and ultimately faster case resolution. It proved to be an extremely positive change and was later adopted more widely across the RSPCA.
As with any new initiative, there were both benefits and challenges. Whilst we found ourselves attending fewer wildlife incidents directly, this created opportunities to further strengthen relationships with specialist wildlife rescues and rehabilitation centres, ensuring animals continued to receive appropriate care.
The continuation of the Welfare Oversight Team remained a significant benefit to the Inspectorate in Manchester. Their support allowed officers to continue bringing in animals requiring veterinary treatment and behavioural intervention, whilst maintaining valuable time on the road responding to welfare concerns and emergencies.
The lack of boarding space continued to be a challenge across the region. Whilst we still experienced a high volume of animals requiring admission and continued to encourage owners to explore alternatives to rehoming wherever possible, there was a noticeable improvement in throughput and availability within private boarding facilities. We have continued to build and maintain strong relationships with private boarding establishments, helping to ensure animals receive appropriate care whilst awaiting their next steps.
The year also saw continued changes across the Inspectorate, including the voluntary severance programme. Whilst there was no uptake within the Manchester team, ARO Aidan McGuirk transferred to the South region. Despite wider organisational changes, the Manchester team remained stable and committed to delivering animal welfare services across the area.
Partnership working continued to grow throughout 2025. Strong relationships were maintained with local veterinary practices, whilst partnerships with organisations such as World Horse Welfare and the PDSA continued to develop. These relationships have resulted in increased referrals, improved information sharing and greater opportunities to support animals in need through collaborative working.
## **Team Update**
During 2025, the Manchester team welcomed Animal Rescue Officer Francesca Iraci. Francesca joined the region under the management of Lancashire Chief Inspector Simon Small, further strengthening operational support across the area.
The team also continued to invest in staff development. Animal Rescue Officers are now able to undertake tutoring responsibilities, helping to train and support new recruits entering the Inspectorate. Kate Sargent and Freya Norton successfully completed their tutoring training and are now actively supporting and mentoring new officers in the field.
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Volunteers continued to play an essential role in supporting the Manchester Group. As volunteer roles evolved and opportunities for upskilling increased, volunteers were able to provide even greater support to operational teams. Their contribution remains invaluable in helping officers focus on frontline animal welfare work.
Again, we received vital assistance from our Animal Rescue Volunteers, who helped transport animals to and from branches, veterinary practices and boarding establishments. This support continues to free up officers to concentrate on investigating welfare concerns and responding to emergencies.
Throughout the year, Manchester officers also attended a number of community engagement events, including East Lancashire’s Dogs Day Out. Officers spent the day speaking with members of the public, sharing stories from the field, answering questions and raising awareness of the work carried out by the Inspectorate. These events provide valuable opportunities to engage with local communities and promote responsible animal ownership.
The Manchester team finished 2025 with a team of 14 staff members, continuing to demonstrate resilience, adaptability and commitment in an increasingly demanding animal welfare environment.
Some of the Manchester officers at Appleby in 2025.
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## **Case Investigations**
Manchester is one of the busiest groups in the country and that means sadly more cruelty case investigations to deal with and this year we have seen an increase. In 2024 we submitted approximately 77 and in 2025 this shot up to over 90 case files to our prosecutions department but we investigated over a hundred.
**Inspector Jess Pierce** investigated reports of underweight dogs and found two severely emaciated dogs, including Sasha, who was suffering from a serious eye condition.
The case was later taken to court by Inspector Rachel Whalley. The owner received a 12-month community order, 10 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement (RAR) days, 100 hours of unpaid work, a five-year disqualification from keeping animals and a deprivation order for Sasha.
**Inspector Jess Araujo** investigated Daniel Stokes from Stockport after concerns were raised about the welfare of his 13-year-old miniature schnauzer, Poppy. Poppy was found to be severely underweight, suffering from extensive matting and painful dental disease. Due to the severity of her condition and poor prognosis, she was euthanised on veterinary advice.
Stokes received a 12-week community order, a nightly curfew for 12 weeks and was ordered to pay £314 in costs. He was also disqualified from keeping animals for five years.
**Inspector Beth Fazackerley** investigated concerns relating to the welfare of a cat, during which the owner disclosed information regarding the death of his dog, Tiara. Further enquiries established that Tiara had been left to suffer with a large ulcerated tumour. Following court proceedings, Marsden was found guilty of two offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
He received a 12-week custodial sentence suspended for 12 months, 20 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement (RAR) days, a two-year disqualification from keeping animals and was ordered to pay £304 in costs.
**Inspector Deb Beats** investigated Alex Jordan and Ellie O’Malley after their dog,
Rocko, was found buried in a garden in Salford. A post-mortem examination confirmed Rocko was severely underweight and had suffered as a result of neglect.
Jordan received a 12-week suspended sentence, 180 hours of unpaid work and a five-year disqualification from keeping animals. O’Malley received a 12month community order, a £100 fine and a five-year disqualification from keeping animals.
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**Inspector Beth Fazackerly** investigated concerns for two neglected dogs, Bee and Fenn, who had been left without adequate food and water. Both dogs were found in extremely poor condition. Despite veterinary intervention, Bee’s condition deteriorated and she was euthanised to prevent further suffering. Fenn responded well to treatment, made a full recovery and was successfully rehomed.
Following court proceedings, Chandler received a 10-year disqualification from keeping animals, a 12-month community order, 15 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement (RAR) days, 80 hours of unpaid work and was ordered to pay £400 in costs.
**Inspector Rachel Whalley** investigation followed after two emaciated dogs were presented to Dogs Trust. One dog, Bailey, was euthanised due to the severity of his condition, while the second dog, Tiny Tim, received treatment and made a full recovery.
Following enquiries, owner Shauna Rouse pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. She received a 10-year disqualification from keeping animals, a 12-month community order with a curfew and was ordered to pay £200 in costs.
## **Rescues**
Inspector Ryan King and ARO Helen Chapman became involved in a complicated rescue involving the abduction of a beloved pet. It quickly became clear that the abductor was actually the dog sitter for a Boxer-type dog named Bailey and had been holding her for three weeks The owner was able to provide Inspector King with all of Bailey’s details, including microchip and veterinary records. The police were contacted and advised under the new Pet Abduction Act 2024, but the case was closed as a civil matter even though the abductor had a previous conviction for wasting police time. The owner did not wish to press charges, she simply wanted Bailey safely returned. Thanks to Inspector King’s persistence, Bailey was returned unharmed to her overjoyed owners, the Duffey family. They expressed their gratitude with a beautiful card and a generous donation to the RSPCA in recognition of the team’s efforts. A heartwarming outcome and a perfect example of how our officers go above and beyond to reunite pets with their families
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ARO Alison Hasler responded to a call about a hedgehog in distress in the centre of Hyde. The animal had become stuck down a narrow drain in a back alley. It was quite far down and difficult to reach.
With helpful advice from ARO Cottingham and assistance from local residents, Alison was able to safely remove the hedgehog from the tight space. She transported him to GMAH for assessment, where he was found to be in excellent health — much to everyone’s relief.
Later that evening, the adventurous hedgehog was released into a far more suitable and hedgehogfriendly environment to continue his journey.
When a concerned member of the public noticed their dog fixating on a spot in the garden, they decided to investigate - and were shocked to discover a young, distressed fox with his head firmly wedged between the fencing slats.
ARO Freya Norton attended the scene and attempted to free the fox, at first, with no luck. With some quick thinking, she used her car jack to widen the fence enough for the fox to wriggle out.
Thankfully the fox only suffered some minor cuts and grazes and after being thoroughly checked over, he was given the all clear to be released into the nearby woods. As Freya released him, the fox turned back for one final look, as if to say thank you, and ran off to be free.
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A heartwarming rescue took place in Diggle, when a tiny duckling fell over five feet into a storm drain. Animal Rescue Officer Lee Ferrans responded but was unable to lift the grid covering the drain. Using an extendable pole and net, he attempted to retrieve the duckling despite challenging debris.
A member of staff from Grandpa Greene’s Luxury Ice Cream, who had just finished her shift, offered assistance. Working together from opposite sides of the canal, they successfully guided the duckling into the net.
The duckling was safely reunited with its mother and sibling and the family is now believed to be thriving on the canal.
Animal Rescue Officers Lee Ferrans and Mary Curran have reunited a stray cat with its owners after nearly a year. In February, the pair were called as the cat had been forcing its way into an elderly woman’s home, eating her food and bullying her other cats. Despite this, she cared for the cat and named it Vinny.
After checking the cat’s microchip, the officers discovered it was actually named Chaz and belonged to a family two miles away. Chaz had escaped last April, the day he was microchipped. When the officers returned him, the owners were overjoyed, with the husband saying they had “made his year.”
Chaz is now safely back home, ending a year-long separation with a happy reunion.
**A huge thank you to all the branches for their hard work and support!**
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