REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 232265 APPROVAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FbNAfiCLiL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 FOR RSPCA suf*DERLAND. HARTLEPOOL & soufH TYTriESIDE BRANCH Ribchcsters Clwtered Accounlants Finchale House B¢lmont Business Park Dutha DHI ITW RSPCA SUNDERLAND, HARTLEPOOL & SOtrrH TYNESJDE BR￿}CH cor4TErfrs OF THE FLNANCIAL STATEMENrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER2023 Page Report of the Tr￿Stee$ I to 12 Independent Examlner's Report 13 St8temeDt of Finan£ial Attl￿tIeS 14 Balanfe Sheet 15 Notes to the FIDaDeial Stxtements 16 to 23 Detalled Statement of FIDaDtial Activlties 24 to 25 RSPCA SIINDERLAND, HARTLEPOOL & soifTH TYNESIDE BRANCH REPORT OF THE TRusfEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Trustees Introduction 2023 has beeD a positive year for Brdnch, epitomised by reestablisbing the B1￿ch pres¢nce ID our community with ihe OPe112Dg of our new CommllDity Hub in the heart of Chesler le Strttt iti July. fkn's is a sigDificallt milestonc for Brdnch followi￿8 the c1¢Tr5wc of our two previoLs shops in rttent yeats. and is a very w¢l¢om¢ opportutlity for b)th in¢re&sin8 our iegular income atLd for engaging with the local cojnmunity on animal welfare matter5. Whilst the opening of the Community Hub has increased Branch outgoing5 in couyarison to 2022, and despite a challenging retail trading environment we have seen incredibly FM)sitive support for the Hub which has g¢neiated significant income througb instore and ot)line sales. This success is testamEnt to the hard work and passion of our talcnted members of staff who have worked tirelessly to make the Comrnunity Hub successfiLI. The hub now serves as a base for Branch activity, combining our o￿l¢e with retail and a commU￿llY space which will enable BTan¢h to ¢onlirtue to engage with members of the ¢on)munity. We are also very proud to have opeD¢d our Pet FryMI Bank which opeTrtes fron the Community Hub alld P￿vIde5 food supplies to pet owners in neeiL In 6 moDth5 of operation in 2023, the bank has provided fo(Ml for 75 allillM15 in our ommuniry, and boih demand and donations for the bank continue to Etow. Our focus for 2023 was very tnuch OD rnaintaining welfare provlsions Whil￿ f￿￿$sing on ell5UTing the success of the Community Hub which has required significant time and effort from our staft. Consequently. fundraising and education activities were less prorninent than in previous years. However we launched an education pack for use in schools which ba5 been very well received, and undertook a nutnberof small ￿ndraisIng events. DeliveTy of animal welfare a¢tiYily reD￿l￿5 our key focus aDd we have explored OPForti]Dities for utilL5itig space withsn the Community Hub for deliYerLDg welfare seryices alld training events. We have been unable to provid¢ scrvites within the community as in previous years, and tljis is something that we will 5e¢k torestart in eamesi in 2024 to enswe that our impact is extended acro&% the breadih of our Bmch area. Rebecca Furness Chair OBJECTIVF.S AND ACTIVITIES Oblectlves and AitDS The objectives of thc RSPCA are to prevent crnelty and pronwte kindne55 to an￿a]s, aTLd to do all such law￿1 acis as the Society may consider being conducive or incidental io the attsinment of those objectives. This applies to both ¢h¢ National RSPCA organisation (the ￿atIonal Sociew) and the Branch. The work of th¢ BTan¢h focus&% prinwily on preventing pet relinquishment, raising awareness around, and edu¢ating our communities on the importance of animal welfare. companionship kn"ndnes5, and how hwmanlanilnal relationship5 impact positi¥¢ly on mental wellbeing atMI community commonality. We PTovide siipport tOW7rd the welfare of companion anitnals across Sunderlart Hartlepool & Soiith Tyneside ill the forn] of V0￿her5 for neuterillg, microchipping and veterinary assistance. Branch also provides advice and sUp￿)rt to mernbers olthe public who may have Concems about th¢ir own aDimal Dibe ¢onc¢rned about an an1￿La1 need via phone and social media. WheiE POS5ible. the Branch deliver5 Outreach and education activities to hnerease awareness of anirnal care and welfare issue5 and to promote the work of the National Society. With the opening of our new Community Hub in 2023, plan5 aTe now in place io resume and build on our oulrrdch and education actimties in 2024. Our airn is to increas¢ our pr¢5ence within the local eommuniry via a nM)re"hands-on" approach, offeri]Jg practical evenls, advice and siipport that focuses on 5UPPOrting and emwwering our local community of pet owners - particularly those faciug firLan¢ial strain throughout the cost of living Crisis. Our ambition is to help keep f2milies and their beloved pet5 togetbei. The charity actively support3 th¢ National Society and ttje local InspECtorate to Provide addiiional support and treatment to both dom¢stic and, where requested. wild anhmals. Page I RSPCA SUNDERI.AhTI, IIARTLEPOOL & SOtrrH TYNF.SIDF. HRANCH REPORT OF ThE TRU￿v.F FOR THE YEAR El*DED JI DECV.MB&R2023 OBJECTIVES AND A￿rivITIEs Public belltfit The trustee5 have reviewed thc outcome5 and achievements of our activities for the year io ellsure they remain focused on our charitable aims and continue to deliver benefits to the public. We havc complied with the duty under thc Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Commission. Under the Charities Act 2011, the advancernent of anima] welfare is recDgnised as a distinct statutory charitable purpose. This legislation and the Animal Welfare Act of 2006 indicales an ac£eptance by society that treating living creatures with compassion has a tThiral benefit for the pllblic as a whole. Whilst this public benefit is clear, it is sometimes difficult to quantify and must be balanced agaiDst any detriment. Within ihe temis of our governing document. we support the Natitsivdl Society and tbe local Inspectorate by providing vouchers for n¢uteTiug to be issued by the tnspecto]s to members of the public in ￿tates1 need. We respond to enquiries from the pllblic about anima15 locally. The public benefits from knowitig tbatwe can inteLyene lo assist animals in need. We provide subsiibsed v¢t¢ritwy s¢rYices through a voucher scheme that provides t￿atMent for sick or injured animals belonging to local people on low incomes. This work benefits those on mean% testd i￿erItS by giving them financial help to obtain care for comp3nion anitnals in need of veterinary treatment. We continue to provide subsidised neutering and microchippin8 of companion animals for those in the Branch area on low incomes. This work helps to control dog, cat. Tabbit and ferret populatio￿5 througb Deuterin& and benefit5 those on m¢aThs tested benefits by giving them financial assistance, and also promote5 responsible pet owiership. We proyide a range of volunteering opportunities for those who wish fo support ow work. This beneFits local people and companies tbrough offering work experience and the chance to develop new skills which are rewarding to the volunteers and enobles us to inforni oihers of our work and in¢re&se compassion towards allimals. We also engage and educare the publie by htslding events within our Brdnch arca and online through our website and social n￿dia accounts. Volunteers In 2023. it is with deep sorrow that we lost our longest-servittg frustee, David; ]LiS collunitn*nt and dedication to our Branch was unrivalled. be is missed gteatly by everyone at ihe Branch aDd his memory will always be held dear. Throughout this time we also wittsessed the uttwaveritig commitment of our existing trusiee, and wele¢med a llew tNstee lo our fold. 8dditig fresh pe]spectiYe and energy to Out cause. With our increased a¢iivity through the community hub, we expanded ow voluijtter base by ten individwdls. each bringit)g their uniqu¢ skills and passion (o our Community Hub. From administrntive support to retail expertise. from driving services lo online sales masl¢ry. and from daY-t￿daY assistance lo specialised tasks. our volunteets have become the lifeblood of our organisation. Theti dedication is the cornerstone of our missiori to uplift and protect local animals in need. With deep gratilude, we acknowledge their tireless efforts, which have aDwlified our impact and exteDdcd our reach within the community. As we look to the future, we remain steadfast in out commitment to rectuit new volunteer4 eS￿CIallYto bolster our Branch operations. We seek individuals who share our dedication kn anirnal welfare aDd who arc eagerto contribute their talents to event eoordityation, fundraising initiatives. volunteer managenKnt, and relatl operalions. Furthermore, as we navigate the dynamic landscape of our organisation. we reeognise the importance of diverse perspectives and expertise within our ttustee tK)ard. We are actively seekiDg individuals with legal. eommercial, or fundraising backgrounds to join our ranks. enriching our governance and ensuringthe sustainabiliry of our mission. To all our volunteers. past. present. and future. we extend our heartfelt appre¢È8tion. Your dedication fvels our passion, and your commilment propels our impact. Together. we are a force for positive Char￿ in ihe lives of animals and the commiinity we serye. Page 2 RSPCA SUNDERI.AIYD. HARTLEPOOL & SOUTH TVIESIDE BRANCH REPORT OF THE TRusfEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 OBJECTIVES AND AcfiviTIES Branch Roles Within thi5 5¢Ction of th¢ truste¢'s repoo we aim lo shed ligbt on a vital coll4￿￿¢￿t of our Charity's operatiolls.. the indi5pen5ablE role played by our salaried employees. Whilc our welfare fiBures often focus on tangible ￿etrICS and finat]cial indicators, it's crucial to recogriise the invaluable contributions of our dedicated team. Despite not betng directly quantified within our financial assessment4 the efforts ol our salaried ¢mployEe5 are foundaDonal to the su¢cess and efficacy of our Branch's anitnal welfare initiatives. In this narrativ4 w¢'ll delve into why these individual$ are essenti81 to our charity's mission and how their eommitment ensures the realisatioll of our welfare goals. The administrdtive roles within our Branch are not simply about papenvot* and logistlC5. they fonn the beating heart of our commitrnent to #Din￿1 welfare and conknnunity outreacb. Anchored by a dedic*ed team of two full-lime administrators. Branch's administrative efforts extend b¢yond the confincs of traditional (aDd yet still essential) offi¢e tasks. At the helm of our daY-to￿Y operalions, these roles orchestrdte tbe fi]Dcfioning of every facet of our Bran¢￿ from ma]Vdging fitvancial records and training to forecasting fi]ture endeavouT4 and reporting on OUT PTogr¢s5. However, their roles exist through a shared passion to achieve one comtnon goal. a better world for loral animals. With a rts￿er on the pulse of our community. our adrnirnstsatots serve as the fjrst poin¢ of contact for enquities and assistance across multiple ￿MmUnication channel4 ellsuring that every query is mel witb comp&55ion and expenjse. Through their unwavering d¢dication, they provide invaluable support ro our local corllmunify, offering guidance, resources. and connections to those in need. But their impact gocs even furtber. From orchestrniing fulldraising campaigns to plaDDing and executillg awaren¢55 evEnts, our administrators are the driving force behind our financial susrainability and outreacb effo￿. Alongside our board of tTUStees, our admin tearn goes above amd beyond towards every sU￿f￿1 endeavour. woiking lirelessly to a￿Plify our message and broaden our reach. More(pver, their rolc in animal welfare cannot be overstatefEKS FOR THE YEAR ENDF.D 31 DFLF.MBER2023 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES None of these achieyements would be possible wiilK)Ut the caTing and friendly demeanour of our retail team. Their dedication goes beyond mere transactions. it elld>odie5 the ethos of OUT ¢harily, fostering conllections. 2nd makÉng a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve. In this report, we delY¢ deeper into the muliifaceted impact of our retail employees and celebrate their invaluable coDtt]butiOD5 lo our charit￿8 ￿1&%10 Page 4 RSPCA SUNDERLAh'D, HARTLEPOOL & SOUTH TYf4ESIDE BRANCH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR EliDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Neuterin& Mieroehipplng & Wellare Support Neutering is a key welfare activity that pievents utLwanted littets, resulting ill n¢gl¢ct and abandOn￿Ent. and provide8 rnany health benefits for the animal. The Branch ILas continued to ofter subsidised ll¢uteriDg to pet owuers in our area who are on low incomes and might othenvise be unable to afford this pro¢¢dwe. AccoTding to new laws to be introduced next year. all owners musi have their cat microchipped by 10 Jwi¢ 2024. OTh￿¢[$ found not to hav¢ microchipped their cai will have 21 days to have one implanted. or may face a fine of up to £500. Our aim as we move toward5 thi5 new legislatio￿ is kn be proactive ill 5UPP)Tling cat owners to hav¢ ¢h¢ir cats microchipped before the law comes into play and so. to supp)rt pet owllers to comply witb this new 1¢gislatio￿ where applicants to our assisted neutering scherne slat¢ that their cat 15 c￿￿entlY not tnicrochipped, we autouhatically contributed £15 towards a n)icro¢bip. r¢gardle$5 of whether thi5 Ilas been requeskd by the own¢r. We plan to continue this into 2024 and w¢ are plaTmiDg free cat microcbippADg events to help support low i￿￿[ne families to Aneet this requiren]ellt. End of y¢ar w¢lfare figures 2023.. In 2023, Branch delivered a total of 155 neuters (2022: 349). microchipped 67 animals (2022.. 82) and provided other welfare services to 75 animals ill our area, an overall ￿dUctIon in welfare provid￿ from the prEviou5 year. We work in parlnership with the inspectorate io provide wellare support to awma15 frorn out Btanch area that th¢y interact with.Branch contributions to 8ninTrl welfare via this route are as follows". Rabbit Neuter Offter Welfa Dog Neuter Cat Neuter 33 Dog Welfar¢ Cat Welf&c 18 28 Microchips 34 Branch also administers & scheme lo support pet owners on low inconKs who arc unable to meet the costs of ¢or¢. Branch contributions to tbose animals is as follows.. Rabbit Neut¢r Dog Neuter 66 Cai Neuter 30 Dog Welfare C3t Welf&e 20 "cmchips 33 Pet Food Bank Project tn 2023 we embarked on a groundbreaking endeavour to address a pr￿l￿g tKed within our Br4n¢h area, the establishment of a Pet Food Bank Initiative. This initiative was conceived to provide ¢n￿la1 support to pet owners racing financial hardship, ensuring that they could continue to care for their beloved companions without the burden of food iLsecurity. Throughout 2023, the demand for OUT Pet F{￿ Bank service h&$ Meadily ris￿ reflecting tbe growing n¢c¢5Slty of such services within our local community and Branch area. Each month. w¢ witrw an incre￿¢ in the nllmber of individuals and familie5 seeking assistan¢< kn"gbli8htillg ihe vital role this initiative play5 in sw)porting p¢t w¢lfare. Our Pet Food Bank service was made p￿SIble througb a geneTOILS grant from th¢ RSPCA National Society. Thi5 initial support provided the foundation wn ivhich we could buil(L ensuring Ibat our conJtnuDlty had acces5 ID essential pet food siipplies during times of need. t)u¢ to the i￿[¢9$e in den]and of ikn"s setvice wc haye received a furlber grant from the RSPCA National Society as well as very get)erous donatiOJkS from our local community. Thc 5ignifieance of our Pet F¢)od Bank Inttiatiye cannot be oyeistaied. Wilhoul this vital service, rn3ny pet owners within our Branch area wolild face the heartbreaking decision of relinquishing their pets due to finanaal constraints. By providi￿8 aceess to free pet food. we aim to alleviate this buiden and presetve the bond bettveen pets and their oivners. In summary, our Pet Food Bank lniliative stands as a beacon of compassion and suprM)rt wthin our communiry. Thrtsugh the collettive elTorts of donors. volunteers and employees we Temain comtnitted to safeguarding the welfare of pets and their owners. ensuring that no fatnily has io face ikne prospect of s¢parntion due io ecoLomic hardship. Page 5 RSPCA SUNDERLAh'D, HARTLEPOOL & SOUTH TYNESIDE BRA￿'CH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THF. YEAR Ef4DED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Animals sUPPOrted via our pet food bank (75 total): Dogs 29 Cats Rabbits Oiber 2 {Guitiea Pigs) Visual of anlmal welfare assistance tbrougbout 2023: Animal Welfare .23 2023 Pie Chart Total Spend: £18,639 £5315.28 £404138 £0 £0 Cats/Other Dog Neuter5 'chIp￿Thj WSldilfe TranSp￿￿tIOn Wdfare Neuters RehomiThg The Branch does not currently offer a rehoming service. A5 we continue an opetl dialogue ivith neighbouring RSPCA Branches and local animal charities, our plan5 to help relieve the Strain on fronilines and rehoming centres {i.e. facilitating a Horne to Home service. wheie po&sible) are to be inyestigaled aDd ietioned. as appttspriaie in 2024. Edueatlon This year, the ren￿l￿der of our classroom packs were delivered to local schty)Is. receiving some excellent feedback. Alongside our Welfare Officer and Trt￿lee. Jackie. and the Btanch staff. we will aim to increase our education resources in ways thai help empower local pet owners in arvds of pet care and welfare, such as offering welfare seniinars, Iraining iechnlques. and accessible p¢t clinic days within each of our Bra￿h areas. DINAIN'CIAL REVIEIV Financial Performgnce Brallch ended 2023 iviih a ncl deficit of £81.231 (2022.. net deficit of £82,672). Wh]"Ist thi5 is a significant deficit. 2023 5aiv Branch take on additional salaried employtts and new premises in the latter half of the year ivhich increased our expenditiirc ivhilsl the income from online and shop sales look several months to become established. The retail peTlortnance rcalised in 2023 exceeded expeciaiions a￿1 has grown S￿dI]y. and we are conftdent thai this tsend will continuc into 2024. Expenditure on ￿'¢Ira[C activity in 2023 ioialled £18.639 {2022= £23.406) which represents 23°/ 12022.. 2801.) of net Branch expenditute. Included in this figure are microchipping, neuterin& and welfare treaimenis. This reduction reflects Ihe reduced nutnbeis of ii'elfare iiealmenls funded in 2023. fluclualions in support required are anticipated year on year. however the reason lor the reduciiort is unclear Pa8e 6 RSPCA SUNDERLAYD, HARTLEPOOL & SOtrrH TYPITSIDE BRANCH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR EhT)ED 31 DECEMBER 1011 1Tr4ANCIAL REVIEW unding Sources I"he Branch r￿C]yeS au annual award frorn the National Society wbich is a priy)riioll of thc funds tIKy raise through Ih¢ door-tO-d(M)r coll￿tiOns. In 2023 this amounted ¢0 £23.094 (2022: £23.218). We a150 receive donalions fftade directly to the Brdllch and from our membctship subscriptions. We are grdt¢ful for all donations genErously made. including a numbeT of 5UPEM)rters who Tllake rc8ulaT donation& as well as donation$ made Yia Paypal Giving Fund, Justgivin& Payroll ￿vIng and frorn sUPPOrte￿ kirAly holding ￿ndraiserS on Fa¢¢book. We also received £100 (tom Pets at Home Coi their'sanla PawE' event held in a Iwai store. The total of all th¢$¢ donations to Branch and the associated Gift Aid from resale illcrcased fium £3.303 in 2022 10 £5.400 in 2023. Legacies We are fo￿nate to T￿e1Ve legacies bequeatbed to us in wills from time to Towards the end of 2023 we received two legocies iolalling £11,487, £10.000 of which Vds included in th¢ previous year's financial statement5. We are very grate￿1 for these legacies whi¢h truly mak¢ a difference to anin￿l welfare in ihe r¢gio4 and Me would like to take this opportunity to extend our 5ympaihies to Ix>th the FTaz¢r and the Tasker families. Th¢ fvtmls bequeathed in these le8acies will be put directly towards ¢h¢ support of animals in need in our local ¢omrnvnity in 2024. R¢t&ll In July 2023 Branch r¢-COtnmenced retail activity tbrough our new BrdDch Com]Dunkty Hub in Chesier le Street, and as in PT¢VlQUS years, a high street retail presellce ID Chester le street has proven to be a piomising avenue for income generation. In lune 2023 the Branch apEK)inted two part-titne Tetsil Icads who assutt*d pivotal roles in dn'ving the operations, bringI￿g expertise and dedication. which has laid a strong foundation for the shop's ￿tUre success. Fwthcrnior¢. the team expanded with the addition of two part-titne rerail assistants in De¢efft￿ 2023. This reinforcement not only bo15t¢red our operational capacity but also enabled us to enhance customer service and efficiency within the r¢tail domain. The collective efforts of OUT retail team, coupled wilh straiegic sales initialives delivered an impressive retail income of £28,102 in the 5 month5 between June and December. Moving fonvard. we Yemain committed to fostering irn]ovatLQ optimising resource5, and deliveiing exceptional experiences to our clientele Niihin the retail sector. Online Sgles In addition to our high-street retail a¢livity. Brancb has also fo¢ussed on increasing online 5elltng as a income stream. Online retail activiry from May 2023 has been undertaken by a part time 'Online Sales Lead" a new, part-time position within our Community Hub. This recrnitment enabled Brdn¢h to ￿xiMIs¢ the income from high-value items and to maintain a good bank of lisungs to attract buyer& gTOW our s¢ller PTofil¢, and to ensur¢ a steady income strea￿. Our online sales generated a total income of £4.596 in 2023. We ¢xpxt to see this figure incrvase in 2024 through thE foulldaiion we created diiring 2023. Fundraising The Branch participated in the National RSPCA'S annual 'One FUD Day. in June, bowever a5 Branch wa5 newly balancing the set-lip and de¥elopTllellt of the ConlllluDily Hiib alollgside out ongoing day-to-day welfare work. OL￿ 2023 event was fairly low-key, with Blanch having a marketplace stall in Chester It Streei featuting a tombola, cake sale, and kids gam¢s which raised £177. Whilst the funds raised were modes( the eVe￿l was an excelleni opporniniiy to raise our local presence, meet cornmunity members. 3nd raise awareness of our work. The eveni was enjoyed by all paTticipants, and we look forward io expaJ]ding our One Fun Day plans for 2024. Capitalising on our new Communiiy Hub Branch as an eogagement space, ￿ndrai￿llE activiiies were held within the charity shop throiughout 2023. including rdffles, 'gue55 th¢ dog name, competilions. and festive dog tseat sal¢s. Page 7 RSPCA SUNDF.RLAI%D. HARTLF.POOI. & soufH TYNESIDE BRANCH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEKS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 21123 FINANCIAL REVIEW The Community Hub We are delighted io report on th¢ SuC￿s￿l opening ofour long-awaited Cottllnunity Hub, a Jnilestone achievenKnt for our organisation in fllrthering ow mission ro provide comprehensive welfare servi¢e& advice. and support to the cornmunity within our Branch area. The Community Hub offjcially commtTrced operations in July 2023. marking the culmination of exten5iYe p12nning, dedicatio￿ and collaboratLOn. After securing the lease for the building in May 2023, ourteatn of employees and Volunteers embark¢d on a remarkable joumey to transforni the vlsion of the Community Hub into a taDgible realty. Th¢ir unwavering Commit￿￿ent and tireless efforts were instnjmellial in every aspect of fhe proce4 from the decoration and re￿0Val& to the prOcuien￿nt of donated fixtures, fittings, and stock. The establishmettt of the Community Hub represents a significant step forwyrd in our abitity to serve the needs of our pet owning Community effectively. By consolidating our welfare servic￿ advice sUPPOrt. retail operations online s¢IIiD& and office space under one roof, we have ¢ieated 8 dynamic and access￿le hub tbat will setve as a focal point for conununity engagement and empow¢rn)ent. The opening of the CornmuDity Hub not only under5core5 our ddication to enhancing the well-being and quality of life of pet5 and their oH￿tr5 within our Branch area but also reflects our con]mitment to fostering collabordlion, in¢lu5ivity, and innovation. We extend our deq)est gratitude to all those who colltributed their time. resources, and expertL5e to make this endeavour a reality. and we look forward ts the Continued SUCC￿ and impact of the Community Ilub in the years to come. Braneh FlnallelAI Plan The Brancb's finafteial strategy coniinues to focus on increasing the amount spent directly on w¢lfare (including the food bank} through urmlertaking a number of targeted carnpai￿ and projects and bolstering Brallch income streams to avoid any over-reliance on any single stream or legacies. Braneh Rtstrves Pollcy The policy of the Tntstees is to have at least 12 n￿nthS running costs in W￿¢striCted reserves to ensure that our work can continue in a managed way should the income reduce significantly lor any particular r¢a50n. The Branch ended 2023 with £194.263 in unrestricted reserves (a decrease of £83,877 from £278,140 2022. N.B the 2022 figure reported iticluded restticted fiuLding). which. based on ayerage expendtture in 2023 equates to 15.8 months reserves. Running costs increased during the second balf of 2023 due to in¢r&75cd rent and ivages related to th¢ Community Hub however, this is offset with growing income generdted through the Hub, and the Trustees are confident that Branch remains in a strong financial positio￿ and will continue lo do so going fonvaTds. Page 8 RSPCA SUNDERLAND, HARTLEPOOL & soirrH TYNESIDE BRANCH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR TH£ YKAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 FINAf4CIAL REVIEW Going Concern Th¢ Chdtity is not b¢ing WOUDd up and it 15 considered to be a going conc¢m. GoverAance Our body of trustees has again remained relatively constant throughout the yvdr with one n¢w trustee coming on b(wd. Howevcr, the need to recruit new tr￿SteeS to broaden the skills bas¢ of the Ix)ard of tn]st¢es rcmaiDs a priority in 2023 and the focus will be on seeking candidates with legaL financial, fundraising. and 8nimal welfare sk]"Ils and k]v)wledge. Thank You We would like to take ibis opportunity lo everyon¢ who has helped the BTaach in any way. however big or sm211. We are incredibly grateful for your wntinued sup1￿. We would like lo thank our members, neighbour5 and our lo¢aJ community for th¢ir alltszkDg kindnes5 and geneiosity this year as we embarked on th¢ opelling of our CouLD]UDity Hub. Yow enc¢)uragenKnt. support and f¢tdback has been absolutely incredible, and we simply would not be where we are today wiilM)ut your 5UPPOrt. Thanks lo our team of volunteers, including our tnJstee5. who always make a hugely valuable contribution to the Branch and have supported its work during difficult limes. We would like to dedicate a very special and heart-felt thank you to the late David Entwisle who seTYed &s a devoted tfU5tee fui the Brnn¢h for 16 years. His getseiosity. expertise a￿1 frielldship to ihc Blanch and its members was second lo none. atsd he is very much missed. His legacy will live on thTough the WO￿ atld dedicali¢)n of th¢ Branch in helping to make 2 bcttcr world for l(Kal aninMIs. We would &lso like to thank neighbouring Brdnches for accepting aT2imals from OUT Brdnch area. The cooperation between Branchts is an invaluable source of resilience and brings a huge benefit to the animals who ¢ttter our Care. Thanks must go to our colleagues iti the National So¢iety. especially thosc we work most closely ￿th.. the staff at Great AY(on and Felledge Animal Centres and the N'orthumbria. Duihajn and Cleyeland Inspectorale Grthjps who, despite signifJ¢ant challcngcs in resourcing and operations have worked tirelessly and with great passion to rescue ar￿ care for animals in need. Thank you to our Branch Partnersbip Managei, Sanh Mason for providing guidance at encouragement in all that Branch has done throughout the year. Thanks go to all of the veterinary pra¢tition¢rs who have a55iSted us in our wot* throughout 2023, yow continued support and generosity are Yery much appreciated. Page 9 RSPCA SUNDERI.AYD. HARTLEPOOL & SOUTH TYTriESIDF. BRANCH REPORT OF THE TRUSTF.F.S FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DF.CEMBER 2023 FUTURE PLANS As we look fonvard to 2024, our foc￿% will be on developing s¢veral k¢y ateas of activity with the aim of sigtiificantly enhancing our seryiees and iDcome. Msximising Onlint Sales We recognise the potential of online sales a5 a significant and teliable Tevenue stream. Our strategy includes expanding our e-commer¢¢ platfomi to reach a broader audience. By leveragitjg digital marketing tcchniqucs and optimising our website for search engines, we aim to in¢Tease traffjc and sai￿. WO￿ in this area will not only generate much-needed income but will also increase our visibility and engagernent with the cornmuDity. Stret)gtheDing Ineotne £ngagemeDt through the Communtty Hub Our conllllunity hub has proven to be all invaluable asset, providing opp￿ltIeS to foster Strong relationships with local residents and providing a venue for various activlties and services. We plan ts build on Illl's success by enlwicing our retail offetiDg5 and creating a more dyllamic and engaging sbopping experience. FurthemK>re, we plan to capitalis¢ upon oppK)rtunities to uttlise the hub full space for engagements and ￿nd￿1$in8 incIL￿AllB tbrough regular events and workshops. Expanding Anlmal Ivelfare Act]￿ty Animal welfare remains at the heart of our rniSSiOD. As we look ahead to 2024, our clwity 15 committed io enhancing the welfare of peis in our local community through a 5eties of impadfu] initiatives. In line with the ncw cat icrochipping law set to be introduced in June 2024, we are IIM)king introducing & comprehensive plan to 5UPPOrt cal owners and ensure cijmpliance with this iD]POrtaDt legÉsiation. To further support the health and well-being of pets in our local area, we are airning to offer frec health check clinics in collaboration Bryth a local vet. These clinics will provide health asses5rnetits, flea and Wor￿ treatments and general health advice. By offering these setvices free of charge. we aim to en$￿ that all pets rtceive the necessary care to stay hcalthy and happy. We are also pleased to announce the continuation of our pet food bank iniiiative throughout 2024. This vitsl program ensuies that no pet goes hungry by providing free pei food to anyone in our BraD¢h area who are uMble to meet the cost of pet food in the uncertain financial climate. Our pet food bank has been a lifeline for many pet owners faeing financial difficulties, enswing their beloved pets remain well-nourisbed and healthy. In the eornillg year, we will be expanditig our pet food bank service5 to reach even more of out Brnich are& Our goal is to alleviate the burden on pet owners who may be strugglillg to afford pet food, thereby supporting the ovmll wdl-being of their pets aTbd preventing pet relinqui5hEnent. Finally. by providing more educational resourecs to th¢ ¢ommwiity about re5pollsible pet ownership. and hosting events and seminars on welfare tOPlCs, we aim to improve the lives of animals foslet a more compassionate community. Our con]rnitment to these initiatives teflects our ongoing dedication to improviag animal welfaie ITr our community. We believe that by providing these services and educational opportuDitie5, we can make a significani difference in the live5 of both pets and iheir owners. We look fonvard to a suceetsful year ahead. working together with our local community to achieve ibese goals. B005tlng Income through Fundraising E%ents, Grants, and Donors To support our ongoing effons. we will inleDsify our fundraising aclivi(ies. Tbis inc11￿c5 hosting a variety of events designed to engag¢ and inspire our supporters, from chariry njns and gala dinners its cortllnunity fairs and ot)line crowdfunding campaigns. Fundraising through events and sponKFrships will confinue to be explored as potential income stream5 in 2024, there is currently a Christmas Ball p13nned for December which M411 bring in much needed nds to support the ongoing welfare activitie5. Additiollally, we will seek out grants and build relationships with donors who share our conllnittnent io animal welfare. Our goal is to divetsify our incorne stieams and ensure a stable flnancial foundation for our operations. Page 10 RSPCA SUNDERLAND, HARTLEPOOL & SOUTH TYNESIDE BRANCH REPORT OF THE TRUSTELS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1023 Ensurlng CoDtinued Growth and ConmiuDity Support The growth of our Branch is ¢&sential to our ability to SUPWTrrt aninwl welf￿e alld pet 0￿￿ershiP it) the local area. We will focus on expanding our Volun￿er base, increasing our membetsbip. f05tcring partt)erships with local businesses and tsrganisations. By doing so. we will enhgnce our cap￿ilY to Serve the community, provide more service4 and make a lasting impact on animal welfare. In eottclusion. our thture plans are des1￿cd to maximis¢ our financial stability, enha¢)ce our seTYiC¢S including welfare provision, and deepen ow engagement with the community. Through these effotts. we are ¢onfLdellt that we can continue to ww and make a meaningful diff¢renc¢ in the live5 of animals and pet ownus in OUT area. Supporting the Insp¢¢torate We will continue to work c105ely wilh the National S(Kiety aud the regiorol I[b5[￿lorate t¢ants to identify the best ways that Branch can colltinuE to support auitllals identified as a priorily_ Branch plans to do this ¢hrough providing financial a5SiStance to anitnals frtsrn out Branch area who are being 5UPPOrted or board¢d via OUT froniline teams. Branch will explore opportuDities which may alleviate some of the frontlill¢ pr¢ssures, and pie5sures on r¢hDrning faciliti¢s by offering a Dew initiative and approach to rehoming activities whi¢h may be practical without the usc of an animal centre. Edutation and Outreach We will continue to focus on delivering a rang¢ of edwalional ¢vellt5 for all ages in 2024. This will include activities such as eduCatiOE￿I pet care seminars and and th¢ delivery of adviG¢ on wclfate ]natters to community members io ensure people haye the skills and knowledge to care for and h¢]p t￿ts and other aulu￿5. STRUCTURE, COVERP4ANCE ALYD MAIYAGEMENT Governing Doeument The Charity is controlled by ils governing document. a deed of in￿. and constituies an unincorporated ¢harity. The Incorporation of the Board of TNstees was made on the 20th of July 2016. Reerllltment and appoiDtment of new Trustees The Branch is governed by a committee of tn￿ceS. The nutnber of Ttustees should be not less than five, but subject to a maximum of founeen.Tn)stees are recruited from a￿On8St rtmbeTship and elected at the AOM. Up to ibree trustees may be co-opted to the coromittee at titne. Potential new trnstees may be identified through eDqUities made directly to lh¢ Branch where trI￿re¢ship is given as a ptstential interest and Branch a150 advertises vacancies via our website and social media ¢hannels and, as well as job websites and through volunteer centres to attract applicants from a variety of backgrounds.lf not a]ready men]ber5 of the Brnnch, volunteers are asked to join and wait the required 3 monih qualification periid. Applicants are assessed for suitability by the existing tn￿lees= an inforn>l meeting is anallged with one 01 more trustEe5 and. if suitable, the applicant is invited ¢0 attend a number of Con￿Mi￿e¢ rneetings a5 a vi51tor. If they feel they are able to fLilfJl the duties of a trustee and that the Tol¢ is a good fit for them, they may either be elected at the AGM or co-opted if a position is &v8ilable. New Trustees attend an induction course and are given a Trustee induction pacL The Charity Commission's Essential T￿￿tee document, RSPCA "Guidance for Branch Tru5tees- and the "Branch and RSPCA Rules- to 3ssisÈ them in fiilfilling their duties. Organisational Structure Thc RSPCA Sunderland. Hartlep(Trol & South Tyneside Branch is a separnelv registered charity. It does, however. omply with the Rules and Guidelines issued by the %Tational Society of the RSPCA and works tirelessly to achieve the Society's objectiyes tbroughoiit the Brdnch area. At the end of 2023, the Brdn¢h has one preTDises ID Chesier le Street which hoLWS the Brdnch office, ebay store. events space and charity shop, and from where all employees are based. Pagell RSPCA SUYDERLA￿,D. HARTt.F.POOL & SOUTH TYP*ESIDE BRANCH REPORT OF THE TRLSTEES FOR THE YKAR EYDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MAP*AGEMENT H15k Man4gemeDt Th¢ 'fruste¢5 have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the Cbarity is exposed. Thc trllstees continually Ieview the risks and systems which are in place to minimise them. Both cxtcmal and internal risks are reviewed to ensur¢ that they med the needs of the clwity. RE,FERENCE AND ADI¥IINISTRATtVE DETAII Reglstered Charity nulllber 232265 Prillclpal address 19 Front Street Chester le Street Durham DH3 3BQ Trustee5 J Lewi5 J DobbiE C Gilpin R Fumess D Entwisle (resigned 31nn023} V DatToch (appoiDled 111112023) Independent Examiner Lesley Stabler BAIHons) FCCA Rikhesteis Chartered Accountants Finchale House BelnM)nt Business Pa Durham DHI ITW Bgnkers (From September 2018) Handlesb8nken PLC 43 Old Elvet Durham DHI 3HN Approved by order of the board of trwtees on. 28 June 2024 . and signed kts behalf by.. R Furness- Trustee Page 12 INDEPENDENT EXAMIN'ER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF RSPCA SuNDERL￿ND, HARTLEPOOL & sovfH TYNESIDE BRANCH IDdependtnt txamlner's report to the trnstees of RSPCA SUnderlan￿ Hlrtlepool & South Tyneslde Branch I report to the chariry trustees on my exatninatitsn of the attounts of RSPCA su￿1¢r[an¢1 Hartlepool & Souih Tyneside Brall¢h (the Ttust) for tb¢ year ended 31 December 2023. Responslbllitles 4nd basls of report As the charity tnisi¢¢s of the Trusl you are responsible for the preparatiOD of thc acc(Trunts in aCcorda[￿e with the rcquirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe A¢V). I report in reSp￿t of my examination of the Trusvs accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable DiTecrions givell bythe Charity Commission under Section 14515)(b) of the Act. Independent eXa￿]ller's statement I have ¢ompl¢ted my examination. I CtsDfirni that no ￿￿terial matter5 have com¢ to my attention tn CODuection with the examinalion giiqng me caus¢ to believe that in any material Kspeci: accounting records were not kept in r¢s￿t olthe Trust as required by Stttioll 130 of the Actr, or the accounts do not accord with those records; or the accounts do nol comply with ihe applicable requittments ¢onc¢rnin8 the forni aftd content of accounts set out in the Charities IA¢eounts and Reports) Regulations 2(K)8 other any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter cO￿51dered as part of an iThdependent examinaiion. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in cot)ne¢tion with the exatnination to which att¢ntion should be drawn in this report in ordei to enable a proper understatjding of tb¢ accouDts lo bt reached. Lesley Stabler BA{Hon5) FCCA Ribchesters Chartered Accountants Finehale House Belmont Business Park Durham DHI ITW Date.. Page 13 RSPCA suf4DERLAh'D, HARTLEPOOL & SOUTH TYP*￿IDE BRAP4CH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 Total fun&4 2022 Total fimds Unrestrict fimd Restricted fi￿dS Notes INCOME AND LNI DOWMENTS FROM DoDations and legacies 30,770 30,770 45,339 Other trading a¢tivilie5 Inyesiment income 28.102 7.338 28.102 1.035 Total 66.210 66,210 47,756 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activitie5 Animal welfate Education project 147.248 147.248 233 128.612 233 Total 147.248 233 147481 130427 Net gain￿(lo$s¢S} on inyestments 40 40 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) (80.998) (233) {81,231) (82.672) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 278.739 916 279.655 362,327 TOTAL FUNDS CARRJED FORWARD 197,741 683 198,424 279,655 The notes forn) part of these financial ststtments Page 14 RSPCA SUNDERLALYD. HARTLEPOOL & SOUTH TYT*TStDE BR￿)cH BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 Total 2022 Total fimds Unttslricied nd Restricted funds Notes FIXF.D ASSETS Tattgible 3ss¢ts Invcstmcnts 3.313 165 3.313 165 475 124 3.478 3,478 599 cuiiREr+lT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand io 9208 191.758 9,208 12,878 267 225 683 200.966 683 201.649 280.103 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year (6.703) (6,703) (1.047) F4ET CURRENT ASSETS 194.263 683 194.946 279.056 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURIIENT LIABILITJES 197,741 683 198.424 279.655 NET ASSETS 197741 683 198,424 279 655 FUNDS Untestricted funds Restricted ￿lld5 13 197,741 683 278,739 916 TOTAL Fuf4DS 198,424 279.655 The financial statements vKre approvcd by the Board of Trt￿tee$ and authoriscd for issu¢ on 21 Junp.?024 . and weie signed on its behalf by: R Furness- T￿Stee The notes fomi pan of thes¢ financial staiemellts Page 15 RSPCA SUNDERLAliD, HARTLEPOOL & SOUTH Ty￿￿IDE BR￿NCH r*OTES TO FI£YANCIAL STATEMEN13 FOR THE YLAR EINDED 31 DECEMBLR 2023 AccoupifING POLICIES BA$T$ ofpreparing the financlal statenknts Th¢ financial statements of the charity. which is a pubitc benefit entily undei FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance wilh the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting arAI Reporting by Charities., Statement of Recommended Praciice appli¢able to charities piqmting their actounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicabl¢ in th¢ UK and Republic of Irela￿1 IFRS 102) (effectiv¢ l January 2019)., Financial Reporting Standard 102 Th¢ Finan¢ial Reporting Standard applicabl¢ in the UK and R¢public of Ii¢land' and the Clwities Act 2011. The fu]anctal Statements have been prepared under the histOTi¢al cost ¢onYenlioll, with the exception of investments whicb are included at market value, as nK>difi¢d by the revaluatioKL of certain assets. Incotlle Income is recognised when the charity 15 legally entitled to it after 4Dy perfontHllce CODditions have been met, th¢ amounts Can be measured reliably, and il is probable that tncome will be received. Cash donations are r¢cognised on receipr. Other donatrons are recogDisd once the charity bas been notified of th¢ donation, unless performance conditions require defetral of ihe aTnounÉ. Income tax recovetable in relation to donation5 receiv¢d under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is reco￿l$ed at the time of the dona¢ion. l£gaei¢s are r¢CO￿LS£d on re¢¢ipt QT Oth¢rwi5e if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and r￿CIpt is expected. If the amount is not know￿ the legacy is treated as a contingent &5set. Expenditure LiabilitlE5 are r¢¢ognis¢d as exp¢udifure as SlK)n as tbere is a legal or consIn￿tive obligation committing tbe harity to that ¢xpenditur¢, it is probabl¢ that a trdnsf¢r ole¢onomic benefits will be required in settlement and e amount of th¢ obligation can be me&sured reliably. EXp￿dIture is accounted for on an a¢¢n￿lS basis and has been clas5ifi¢d under headin85 that aggregate all cost Telated io the category. Where costs canno( be directly atttibuted io Wdrtiwlar heading8 they have bEen allocated to activiues on a basis consistent with the us¢ of restsurces. Tangible futd a55ets Depreciation is provided at the following anllual tat¢s in older to write off each asset over its e6timat¢d useful ife. Fixtures and fitti￿S Motor vehicles Computer equipment 20Y• on Cost 25Y• on cosl 330/• on cosl Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on its ¢haritsble activities. Fund g¢¢ounting Unrestricted fvnds can be used in ac¢ordance with ¢lwitable obj￿tiveS at tbe dI￿re[lon of the trusiees. Restricted fvnd5 can only b¢ ￿ed for particular Teslri¢ted puwses ￿￿thin the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise M'hen specified by ihc donor 01 when fimds are rdis¢d for particular r¢stri¢ted Purposes, FILrther explanation of thE nafute and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the flnancial statem¢nts. Hire pur¢ha$e #nd lea5iDg ¢ommilments Rentals paid under operating leases are charged io the Sfatement of Financial Activilies on a strdight line basis over the period ofihe lease. Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits The charity operates a defined contribulion pension scheme. Conttibutions payable to the chariws pension heme are Charged to the Staiement of Financial Activities in ihe peFityJ io which they Telate. Page 16 coniinued... RSPCA SUNDERLAND. HARTLF.POOL & SOUTH TYf*ESIDE BRALN'CH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEmEr￿-t0￿I1ti￿ed FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBKR 2023 ACCOUNTING POLlCtES- contlnued Flxed asset Investments Fixeti a55¢t investm¢nts ar¢ initially measuted at trawtion prkce excluding transaction cost5, alld are subsequently measurcd at fair Value at ea¢h reporting date. Changes in fair value are wogni%d in net incomal(expenditurc) for the year. Tr3nsactiDn costs arc cxpcn5ed as incurred. Finantial iDStrutnent$ The charity has eleeted to apply the PTOViSions of Section I l Basis Fina￿la1 Instruments. aDd Section 12 '0ih¢r Financial Instrwnents I&sues' olFRS 102 to all of its financial ijLstnu￿ts. Financial instruments are recogtllsed in the charitys balance sheet when the charity becomes party to th¢ eontraetual provisions of the instrnment. Financial assets and liabilities are offseL with tbe nel anK)uats Pr￿n1¢d llL the financlal statements. when theie is 2 legally enforceable rigbt to set off the recognised amounts and thffe is an intention to settle on a net basis or tr) realise ihe asset and settle ihe liability simultaneously. Basls financlal assets Basis fLnanCi￿ assets, which inclllde debtors and cath and b￿k balance& are initially mw4sured at tran5aclion price including tranyrtion costs and are subsequently ￿Tried at amoffised cost wing the eff¢¢tive illtetest method iujless the arrangement constimtes a financing transaction, wbere the ttansaction is measured at ihe present Value of the filture receipts discounted at a market Ta￿ of interest. Financial ass¢ts cia$5ified as receivable witbin one year are not amortised. Basis financial liabilities Basis financial liabilities, including Creditors artd bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement Constitutes a fin2neing transaction. where the debt instnllnent is Iiieasured at tbe pre5eDt value of ihe future payments discountcd at a market rnte of inter&st. Finatjcial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt instrnments are subsequenily carried at allK)rtised cost. usittg theeffeclive interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for g(K)ds 01 smices that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. knounts payable are classified as current liibilities if paymenl Es due wiihin one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-curreni liabilities. Trade creditors are recogllssed initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective inteEe5t method. Derecognition of flnAnelal Ilabllitles Financial liabili¢1￿ are derecognised when the cljaritys contractual obligations expire or are discharged or 8ncell¢d. Dof4ATIONS AND LEGACIES 2023 2022 Donations Le8acie5 Grants Docr to Door income 5.294 1.388 994 23,094 3,135 15,484 3,502 23 30.770 Page 17 continued... RSPCA SUNDERLAliD, ILiRTLEPOOL & SOUTH TYNESJDE BRLN'CH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ￿ATEmEyf.s- eotytinlled FOR THE YEAR ENDF.D 31 DECF.MBER 2023 DONATIONS LEGACIES- ¢ontill￿¢d Giants received. included iti rhe above, aTe &$ follows: 2023 2022 Royal Society for the Prevention of Cmelty to Animals Headquarte 994 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIFS 2023 2022 Futtdraisittg events Shop incoll 930 105 28,102 28.102 INVESTMENT INCOME 2023 2022 Depoglt account interest Gift Aid 6.942 396 1,164 218 7,338 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATIOP4 AND BENEFITS There were no ttwstees, remuneralion or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the ye&r ended 31 December 2022. Trustees, expenses Th¢re were no tn5Ste¢s' ¢X￿nSeS paid for the y¢ar c]Mled 31 December2023 nor for the year etided 31 December 2022. STAFF COSTS 2023 2022 Wkge5 and salaries Social ￿cUl11Y costs Other pension c05ts 72.694 2.526 1.257 66.026 1.074 76.477 68.472 Key nvdnagement personnel received renIUt￿at10n of £12.408 {2022.. £32,015) in the year. The average monthly number of ernployees during the year was as follows.. 2023 2022 Branch manager Adnliiiistration Rctail Pa8e 18 continued... RSPCA SUNDERLAND, RARTLEPOOL & SOtrtH TYNESIDE BRANCH r40TES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMEKtS- ¢ontlDued FOR THE YKAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 STAFF COSTS- continued No employtts receiyed enwluments in excess of £60,0￿. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AC"TIVITIES Llnr¢stricled fund Restricted fvnds Totsl nds INCOME AND EhTIOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 42,397 2,942 45,339 Other trdding activities Investment ineott 1,035 1,035 1,382 44.814 47.756 KXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Animal welfare Education project 125.670 2,942 128.612 Total 125.670 130427 N¢t 8ain51{1055es) on investments i) NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) (80,857) (1.815) (82.672) RECONCILIATIO) OF FLINDS Total funds brought forward 359596 2.731 362,327 TOTAL FUNDS CARIUED FORWARD 278 739 916 279,655 Page 19 coniinued..- RSPCA SUNDERLAIYD, HARTLEPOOL & SOUTH TYl*KSIDE BRANCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEpifs- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBKR2023 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtu￿$ Motor veh]"cles Computer equipment fittings Totsis COST At l January 2023 Additions 29.935 1.900 3,124 34,959 At 31 Dccelllber 2023 33.651 3,124 DEPRECIATION At l January 2023 Charge for year 29.935 403 1.425 475 3,124 34,484 878 Ai 31 D¢c¢mber 2Q23 30 35,362 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2023 At 31 Decerllkr 2022 475 475 FIXED ASSET INVESTMEfiTS Listed investments MARKET VALUE Al l January 2023 RevalualLons 124 41 At 31 Decettther 2023 165 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 D￿emb¢r 2023 165 At 31 Deeember 2022 124 There weie no investment assets outsid¢ the UK. Cosi or valuation at 31 D￿ernber 2023 is r¢present¢d by. Listed investments Valuation in 2023 165 Page 20 tontinued... RSPCA SUNDERLAND, HARTLEPOOL & SOUTH TYYESIDE BRANCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- ￿nI]n￿ed FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE ￿Tll1N ONE YEAR 2023 2022 Tradc debtors Other debtors PAYE & Nt debtor Prepayments 638 2,500 670 ii. CREDITORS: AMOUPITS FALLIL¥G DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2023 2022 Trade creditors Taxation and Social s¢curity Other creditors 2.964 497 472 12 563 1,047 12. LEASING AGREEfvIENTS Minimum lease paymcnts under non-cancellabie operating leases tall due as follows.. 2023 2022 Within one year Between one and five year5 16.5 13. MOVELKENT IN FUNDS Net movement in ￿lld5 At 31.12.23 At 1.1.23 Unrestricted fund$ General ￿nd 278.739 {80.998) 197,741 Restriclcd fu￿d5 Edu¢ational material 916 {233) 683 TOTAL FUNDS 279.655 81,231) 198424 Pa8e21 continued... RSPCA SUNDERLAND, HARTLEPOOL & SOUTH TYP*ESIDE BRANCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENfs- ¢￿￿tinUed FOR THE YEAR EP*DED 31 DECEMBER 2023 13. MOVEMEf*T IN F[￿>S- eoDtinu¢d Net movement in funds, included in the above are follows: Incoming iesourc& Rwjurces expended Gains and losses Mov¢Tnent in funds UDre5trl¢ted fund5 General fund 66210 (1472481 (80,998) Re5trlcted funds Educational rnaterial (2331 {233) TOTAL FUNDS 66,210 1474811 81.231) Comparatlves for movement ID funds Nel movement in funds At 31.12.22 At 1.1.22 Unrestricted fuDds General fund 359.596 (80,857) 278,739 Restricted funds Educational material 2.731 {1.815) 916 TOTAL FUP4DS 362,327 82,672) 279,655 Comparative net n)ovemeni in funds. included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resource5 expended Gains and losses Movement in funds Unrestrlcted funds General fund 44,814 (125,6701 (i) (80.857) Restrieted funds Educational material Treairnent and neutering {1.8151 2.942 (1.815) 2.942 2.942 4.75 TOTAL FUNDS 130,4271 i) 82.672) Page 22 continued. RSPCA SUNDERLAND, HARTLEPOOL & SOUTH TYNESIDE BR￿￿'CH NOTES TO THE F￿ANc[AL STATEMENTS -tontlnued FOR THE YEAR KNDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 13. MOVEMENT IN FUhT>S- continued A current year 12 rnonths and prior year 12 ll￿nths Cotttsined positionis as follows.. Net movemenl in funds At 31.12.23 At 1.1.22 Unrestricted funds General fund 359.596 (161.855) 197,741 Restricted fund5 Educational material 2.731 (2,048) 683 TOTAL FUNDS 362.327 163,9031 198,424 A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net nK*vetDent in fiLnd4 in¢luded in the alM)ve are as follows= Incoming resources Resources expended GaiDS and 105ses Movement in funds Unresttieted funds General fund 111.IY24 (272.918) 39 {161,855) Re#trieted funds Educational material Tretttn*nt aEhd neutering 12,048) 2.9421 (2,048) 2.942 2.942 4.990 TOTAL Fuf4DS 113.966 277.9)81 39 163903 14. RELATED PARfY DISCLOSURES There w¢r¢ no related party trattsactions for the year ended 31 Decemt¢r 2023. Page 23 RSPCA SUNDERLAYD, HARTLEPOOL & SOUTH TYNESIDE BR￿)cH DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITILS FOR THE YEAR EliDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donatlolls And legaties Donations Legacie5 Grants Door to Door income 5.294 1.388 994 23,094 3,135 15.484 3.502 30,770 45.339 Other trading activities Fundraising cv¢nts Shop income 930 105 28.102 28.102 1.035 Investment illcome Dq)osit account interest Gift Aid 6,942 396 1,164 218 Total incoming resources 66,210 47,756 EXPEf4DITURE Charltable aclivltles Postage & packaging Microchips Kennels Welf￿e - neutering Wcllare - veterinary Ireatment Antjual contribution Adi'ertising Other charitable expendimre 1,325 994 315 1,175 1,150 14,547 7,684 551 20 1.680 10,664 6,981 551 56 416 20,987 27.122 Support ¢0St5 Support costs Wages Social serurily Pen510ns Rent, rate5 and ivater Motor and travel Insurance Light and heat Corried forward 72.694 2.526 1.257 5.687 1,062 2,257 5,273 90,756 66.026 1,074 1,372 6,716 29 581 867 76,665 This page does not forni part of the statutory fi￿￿Cial stalements Page 24 RSPCA SUNDERLAND, HARTLEPOOL & SOUTH TYNESIDE BRAPICH DETAILED sfATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTJVITIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 Support costs Brought forward Telephone, IT cost5 & sub5¢ription5 Repair6 ond Tenew&ls Sundries L¢gal and professional fees A¢countancy fe¢$ Bank charges Irrecoverable VAT Dq)reciation of fixturES & fittings Ikpreciation of rDoloi vehicles Depreciation of computer ¢quipm¢nt 90,756 4,610 9,480 627 4.213 12.757 683 2.490 403 475 76,665 5.522 402 1.999 1.160 12,600 305 3.978 475 199 126,494 103 305 Total resources ¢xpended 147 481 130,427 Net expenditsre before %ain5 and losses (81.2711 (82,671) Reali5ed recogni5ed gains and losses Realised (g&in5ylasses on fixed asset investments 40 i) Net expenditure 81,231) 82.672) This page doe5 Moi forni part of ihe 51atytory fIna[￿l￿1 stat¢ments Page 25