Branch Annual Report 2022
The Nottinghamshire East Branch is an unincorporated charitable association and a separately registered charity. We are a Branch of the National RSPCA and as such, are governed under the RSPCA Rules for Branches. The animal welfare work that we undertake is carried out within our designated Branch area; this includes the towns of Newark, Ollerton, Retford and Southwell and the surrounding villages.
In accordance with rules and policies of the RSPCA, we believe our continued aims to promote kindness and prevent cruelty animals have been met.
Trustees govern the Branch and are elected each year at the Branch Annual General Meeting. New Trustees are recruited from members and supporters. Vacancies are advertised on the National Society and other Volunteer recruitment websites. Potential new trustees are informed of their responsibilities prior to their acceptance of the role and an on-line induction course is now available. Further help and guidance is given, if needed, by the current Trustees and Branch Partnership Manager, Kim Forman.
At Trustee meetings which take, place at least every two months, the Branch finances and activities are discussed and reviewed as necessary. The day-to-day running of the Branch is delegated to the Branch Business Support Officer, Tracy Evans.
The following report gives further details on how the Trustees consider they have complied with their duties under the Charities Act of 2011, having due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charities Commission.
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2022 began as a difficult year for the Branch. In February, once again our property on Albert Street in Newark was struck and badly damaged by a speeding vehicle. This resulted in the closure of our charity shop for several months whilst the necessary rebuilding work took place.
In June we were saddened by the lost our friend and much valued Branch Trustee, Lynne Cooper. Lynne had been involved with the RSPCA for many years including running the Branch Cat Rescue from her home, successfully rehoming many cats and kittens. She
was a very caring and compassionate animal lover, her contribution at Trustee Meetings and her support for the Branch and its work will be greatly missed.
Branch Activities and Animal Welfare
Following the repair work to the building, we were able to re-open the shop again in July. Long-standing supporters have returned and new customers are still finding us. Trade continues to improve, and although presently the shop is open three and a half days a week, if possible, we hope to add a further day to this in the new year.
The Trustees would like to pass on their sincere thanks to our small band of dedicated volunteers who returned again to help us. They ensure that the shop is open regularly, well stocked and always looks clean and welcoming. The shop would not be the success that it is without the many hours of valuable time that they generously give us.
Branch support for the Radcliffe Animal Centre continues through our contribution towards boarding and veterinary treatment costs for the animals taken there from within our area. Throughout the year we were able to deliver many donated items of pet food towels and blankets to the shelter. These had been kindly given by members of the public and brought into the Newark shop.
Our overriding aim is to provide and promote animal welfare within our Branch area by providing financial assistance for those on low incomes. During the year we helped many people with the cost of initial consultation fees ensuring their pets were seen at a vet surgery. Assistance was also given to fund some further treatment costs and medications.
Countless animal shelters are already struggling to find homes for the many, now unwanted, pets obtained during the Covid “lockdown”. In an effort to prevent further litters of unwanted kittens and puppies adding to this problem we also continue to offer assistance towards the cost of neutering companion animals, which we consider to be an important part of our animal welfare work.
We have good relationships with many of the veterinary practices in our Branch area, working with them we are able to ensure those in most need of our help receive it.
Summary
The Branch Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which accurately reflect, the financial position of the charity and that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and for taking reasonable steps for prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. To ensure these responsibilities are met, the Trustees meet regularly, albeit now “virtually” to enable everyone to take part.
Regular reviews are made of the Branch Governance, Policies and Health and Safety issues to ensure any potential risks can be dealt with and that we are up to date and complying with guidelines issued by the Charities Commission.
The Branch reserves remain strong and were again boosted this year through the funding received from the National Society Doorto-Door initiative. However, the Trustees are aware that this income should not be relied on and must look for other income generating ideas.
Due to the rising cost of living, resulting in many people struggling to meet every-day expenses, we expect to see an increase in requests for our assistance with the cost of veterinary treatments during the coming year. With the careful monitoring of the Branch finances we feel confident that we will be able to continue responding favourably to these appeals for our help.
We would again like to offer our thanks and appreciation to all the RSPCA front-line staff, at the Radcliffe Shelter and the Animal Welfare Officers and Inspectors for their hard work. We remain proud to support them, however we can, in their dedication in rescuing and rehabilitating vulnerable animals.
Tracy Evans Branch Business Support Officer
December 2022
On behalf of the Nottinghamshire East Branch Trustees:
Mr S Botham (Honorary Treasurer) Mrs E Callingham Mrs L Cooper (until June 2022) Mr D Evans (Honorary Chairman) Mrs S Habermass Dr K Measures Mr M Spratt Mrs S Spratt (Honorary Secretary)
THE ROYAL SOCIEry FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS NorriNGHAMSHIRE EAST BRANCH RetK)rt and accaunls for the year ended 31$1 December 2022
THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS NOThINGHAMSHIRE EAST BIRANCH INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE NOTTINGHAM EAST BRANCH OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS Respective responsibilities of trustees and oxaminer As the thanty's Iruslees. you are responsible lor the preparats.on ol the attounts. You (x)nsider that the audit requirements of section 43121 ol the Charitie5 Act 1993 (the Act) does nolap Jy. 11 15 my responsiblity to state, on the basis Df procedures specthed In the Gener£5 DiTection5 given by the Charity CoMmissnerS under secb'cm 4317llbl olthe Act whether parb"cular matters have ¢ome to my attenb'on. Basis of indepgnd¢nt examinerfs report My exarninab.on was carried out in accordance with Ihe Genera Directions gNen by the Charity CoTnmissK)ners. An examination inclL41es a review of the accounb'ng records kept by the chanty £nd a comparison ol the accounts presented with Ihose records. 11 also indudes cwsideralion ol any unusual items or disdosures in the accounts, and seekirvJ explanations from you as Trnts15 wn¢eMi any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evijence that would be required in an audit. and consequentty I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the actounts. Independent examlner's statement In conneth.on wrth our examination, no matter has come lo my attenbon.. 111 vthich gives me reasonab cause lo bdwe that in any matenal respeclthe requirements ' to keep accounb'ng records in accordan¢e with section 41 olthe Act,. and ' to prepare accounts which a¢wrd with the ac¢ounbrvJ records and to wrnply with the aceounb'ng requirements of the Act have been rneL 121 towhich, in my opinion. attentr. shouky be drawn in orderlo enab a proper understandirvJ of the a(xounls lo be reached. 23rd February 2023 P K Jordan Chartered Accountant Lime Tree Lodge Thorpe Road Mattersey Doncasler DN10 SED
THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS NOTTINGHAMSHIRE EAST BRANCH In¢om• and 8x enditure account for tho ear to 31 December 2022 2022 2021 INCOME Nel profit from shop sales (see note 51 Dona*'ons Legaaes Collecbon boxes RSPCA Door to Docf Inili4live Stwjal events COVID grant Ipartl Other income Interest receNed 5,702 1,257 12,249 21,471 132 23.218 159 24,134 189 5,382 2,592 485 68,042 230 634 31,332 EXPENOITURE Vel fees and animal expenses Spay scheme Rent and rates Power. repairs and Fenewals Office eKPgnses and advertising S81ary and related ¢osts Branch contribution to RSPCA HQ RaddTffe Shelter conthbution Miscellaneous Ixsts Professional lees Independent examiners remuneration 7,395 2,641 77 2,272 1.391 19,886 1,378 4,785 232 537 1.758 314 18.559 1,378 599 40.654 9,322 35.225 32.817
THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS NOTTINGHAMSHIRE EAST BRANCH alan e sheet at 31 December 2022 2022 2021 FIXED ASSETS 6 Abert Street, Newark. al (tsl Office equipment Iwrrtten down value) NET CURRENT ASSETS Stock al cost CAF bank Building Sooety Debtors 5,250 5.250 90 3,477 134,430 101 8,642 139,301 137,997 148,044 725 Less.. Creditiors 137,997 143,249 147,319 152.571 Represented by.. ACCUMULATED FUND Al1 January 2022 Surplus for the year Al 31 DeTrmber2022 152.571 19,3221 143,249 119,754 32,817 152,571 These accounts aF¥Yoved al a meeting olthe Managing Comrnittee of the Noth"ngham5hire East Branch ol the Royal Soaety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on 23rd February 2023 and Ere signed on its behalf by Mr S J Botham Honorary Treasurer Mr D Evans Honorary Chaim)an
THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUEL TO ANIMALS NOThNGMAMSHIRE EAST BRANCH Tradin account lor the ear to 31 December 2022 2022 2021 Shop sales account Shop sales COVID granl (part) 9,182 10,911 5,392 16,293 898 15,395 9,182 295 8.887 Direct purchases Gross profit Rent and rates Power and repairs Insurance 693 1.686 806 520 725 3,185 5,702 3.146 12.249 Net profit Special ovent sales account Sales Event expenses and advertising Net profil 183 24 159 201 12 189
THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS NOTTINGPIAMSHIRE EAST BRANCH otes to accounts for t ea ember 2022 NoTrustees were paid any renumeration during 2021 No Tru5tee5 received any expenses during 2021 Connected/Related Parties ThÈ Busilless Support Officer is the spouse of the Honorary Branch Chair. During 2021 The Bu5ine55 Support Officer a5 3n ernployee of the Branch receive salary of £19,356.12021 £18,200). All •spects of The Branch Support Olficer'5 rernuner3tion and working practices are handled by a sub-committee ChaFred bythe HonDrary Branch Treasurer. The Honor3ry 8ranch Chair has no input into these prrKe5ses. Average numberol employees l.
THE ROYAL SOCIEry FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS NorriNGHAMSHIRE EAST BRANCH RetK)rt and accaunls for the year ended 31$1 December 2022
THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS NOThINGHAMSHIRE EAST BIRANCH INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE NOTTINGHAM EAST BRANCH OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS Respective responsibilities of trustees and oxaminer As the thanty's Iruslees. you are responsible lor the preparats.on ol the attounts. You (x)nsider that the audit requirements of section 43121 ol the Charitie5 Act 1993 (the Act) does nolap Jy. 11 15 my responsiblity to state, on the basis Df procedures specthed In the Gener£5 DiTection5 given by the Charity CoMmissnerS under secb'cm 4317llbl olthe Act whether parb"cular matters have ¢ome to my attenb'on. Basis of indepgnd¢nt examinerfs report My exarninab.on was carried out in accordance with Ihe Genera Directions gNen by the Charity CoTnmissK)ners. An examination inclL41es a review of the accounb'ng records kept by the chanty £nd a comparison ol the accounts presented with Ihose records. 11 also indudes cwsideralion ol any unusual items or disdosures in the accounts, and seekirvJ explanations from you as Trnts15 wn¢eMi any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evijence that would be required in an audit. and consequentty I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the actounts. Independent examlner's statement In conneth.on wrth our examination, no matter has come lo my attenbon.. 111 vthich gives me reasonab cause lo bdwe that in any matenal respeclthe requirements ' to keep accounb'ng records in accordan¢e with section 41 olthe Act,. and ' to prepare accounts which a¢wrd with the ac¢ounbrvJ records and to wrnply with the aceounb'ng requirements of the Act have been rneL 121 towhich, in my opinion. attentr. shouky be drawn in orderlo enab a proper understandirvJ of the a(xounls lo be reached. 23rd February 2023 P K Jordan Chartered Accountant Lime Tree Lodge Thorpe Road Mattersey Doncasler DN10 SED
THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS NOTTINGHAMSHIRE EAST BRANCH In¢om• and 8x enditure account for tho ear to 31 December 2022 2022 2021 INCOME Nel profit from shop sales (see note 51 Dona*'ons Legaaes Collecbon boxes RSPCA Door to Docf Inili4live Stwjal events COVID grant Ipartl Other income Interest receNed 5,702 1,257 12,249 21,471 132 23.218 159 24,134 189 5,382 2,592 485 68,042 230 634 31,332 EXPENOITURE Vel fees and animal expenses Spay scheme Rent and rates Power. repairs and Fenewals Office eKPgnses and advertising S81ary and related ¢osts Branch contribution to RSPCA HQ RaddTffe Shelter conthbution Miscellaneous Ixsts Professional lees Independent examiners remuneration 7,395 2,641 77 2,272 1.391 19,886 1,378 4,785 232 537 1.758 314 18.559 1,378 599 40.654 9,322 35.225 32.817
THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS NOTTINGHAMSHIRE EAST BRANCH alan e sheet at 31 December 2022 2022 2021 FIXED ASSETS 6 Abert Street, Newark. al (tsl Office equipment Iwrrtten down value) NET CURRENT ASSETS Stock al cost CAF bank Building Sooety Debtors 5,250 5.250 90 3,477 134,430 101 8,642 139,301 137,997 148,044 725 Less.. Creditiors 137,997 143,249 147,319 152.571 Represented by.. ACCUMULATED FUND Al1 January 2022 Surplus for the year Al 31 DeTrmber2022 152.571 19,3221 143,249 119,754 32,817 152,571 These accounts aF¥Yoved al a meeting olthe Managing Comrnittee of the Noth"ngham5hire East Branch ol the Royal Soaety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on 23rd February 2023 and Ere signed on its behalf by Mr S J Botham Honorary Treasurer Mr D Evans Honorary Chaim)an
THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUEL TO ANIMALS NOThNGMAMSHIRE EAST BRANCH Tradin account lor the ear to 31 December 2022 2022 2021 Shop sales account Shop sales COVID granl (part) 9,182 10,911 5,392 16,293 898 15,395 9,182 295 8.887 Direct purchases Gross profit Rent and rates Power and repairs Insurance 693 1.686 806 520 725 3,185 5,702 3.146 12.249 Net profit Special ovent sales account Sales Event expenses and advertising Net profil 183 24 159 201 12 189
THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS NOTTINGPIAMSHIRE EAST BRANCH otes to accounts for t ea ember 2022 NoTrustees were paid any renumeration during 2021 No Tru5tee5 received any expenses during 2021 Connected/Related Parties ThÈ Busilless Support Officer is the spouse of the Honorary Branch Chair. During 2021 The Bu5ine55 Support Officer a5 3n ernployee of the Branch receive salary of £19,356.12021 £18,200). All •spects of The Branch Support Olficer'5 rernuner3tion and working practices are handled by a sub-committee ChaFred bythe HonDrary Branch Treasurer. The Honor3ry 8ranch Chair has no input into these prrKe5ses. Average numberol employees l.