E3RSPCA
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE EAST BRANCH
ANNUAL REPORT
2025
6 Abert Stree( N￿￿[k. Nottinghamshire NG24 4
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canottseast.or
.uk Tel. 07554 026 934
Registered Charity No. 255761

Bankers
CAF Bank Ltd, 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4JQ
Auditor
Pjordan
Lime Tree Lodge, Thorpe Road, Mattersey, Doncaster, DNIO SED

Branch Annual Re
ort 2025
The Nottinghamshire East Branch is an unincorporated charitsble association and
a separatety 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 Ollerton. Southwell. Retford and Newark and the surrounding
villages.
In accordance with the rules and policies of the RSPCA, we believe our continued
aims to promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals have been met.
Trustees govern the Branch and are elected each year at the Branch Annual
General Meeting. New Trustees are recruited from member5 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 the
Branch Partnershbp Manager. Until recently this position was held by Kim Forman,
who left the National Society just before the end of the year. We would like to
thank Kim for the help and guidance she has always gfven us and we send our
best Wlshes to her for the future.
Our Trustee meetings which take place at least every two months, the Branch
finances and activities are discussed and reviewed as necessary. The day-t(HJay
running of the Branch is delegated to the Branch Business Support Offi￿r, Tracy
Evans.
Regular reviews are also made of Branch Governance and Poltcies to identify any
potential risks and to safeguard these can be dealt with. This also ensures that we
are up to date with and compliant with guidelines issued by the Charities
Commission.
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 benefrt guidan￿ published by the Charities Commission.

Animal Welfare
Throughout the year we were able to continue with the aims of the Branch, to
provide and promote antmal welfare. Locally, this is done through our voucher
scheme, offering assistance with veterinary costs to help those on a reduced
income or receiving income support. Whilst most pet owners manage the day to
day expense of having a pet many struggle with the additional costs that any
sudden veterinary surgery visit may bring. With the rising cost of veterinary
treatment many find it difficult to finan￿ even a consultation fee.
Again. this year we were able to offer help with this cost, this at least ensures that
pets are seen at a vet surgery. In some cases, this is extended to assist with extra
funding towards further treatment costs and medication that may be required.
We are fortunate that we continue to have good relationships with most of the
veterinary practices in our Branch area. this Is of huge benefit. We rely on their
advice and support to ensure that the animals in most need of our help will
receive it.
We also still offer assistsnce towards the cost of neutering for owned animals, as
the Trustees ￿rna1n committed to this k)ng term Branch policy, which we beI￿ve
continues to be an important part of promoting good animal welfare. Sadly, again
due to rising veterinary cost this is something that many pet owners struggle with.
The Branch maintains its financial support to the Radcliffe Animal Centre, through
our yearly contribution for boarding and veterinary treatment. This is for
expenses incurred by the animals taken there by RSPCA Inspectors and Animal
Welfare Offi￿rS from within our Branch area.
Although limited in the way we are able to offer support to the Centre we also
help by delivering the many donated items of pet food. treats. blankets and
towels that are brought to our Newark shop by generous members of the public.
Branch Actlvitles:
The Branch charity shop on Albert Street in Newark remains our main source of
income. Unfortunatety, as can be seen by the Branch Year End Accounts this
income has greatly reduced. This could be due to several factors. Many people
now choose to sell their unwanted items through online selling sites. This has
redU￿d the amount of goods being donated, not just to our shop but other local
charities are a150 experiencing this- especially relating to clothing.

The impact can be seen here as three well known tharity shops have recently
closed.
Sadly, as in many other towns around the country, Newark no longer offers the
number of high street shops it did in the past and many are now empty. this ha5
resulted in huge decline in visitors to the town. The high increase in household
expenditure. including food prices and utility bills, may also be an influen￿.
However, our small band of volunteers remaFn dedicated to ensuring that the
shop is always well stocked, clean and welcoming to customers. The Trustees
would like to pass on their thanks and appreciation to them for giving up their
valuable time and the countless hours of hard work to support the Branch shop.
We are fortunate that the two new volunteers who joined us last year have
already become valuable team members.
At the beginning of the year, sadly, an important member of our shop team
moved out of our area and is no longer able to assist in this way. However, we are
very fortunate that Sheila has kindly agreed to remain a supporter of the Branch,
by continuing to be a Branch Trustee and is now "virtuallf attendin8 meetings.
Her husband, Mike, has retired from his position as Trustee and we would like to
pass on our grateful thanks for all the years that he was invofved with, and the
many ways in which he supported the Branch.
The shop revenue is supplemented by the sale of more valuable items. that have
been donated to us, through the Newark Chapel Antique Center. This has
provided a steady income throughout the year and items are sold for more than
we would expect to receive for them at the shop.
Although outside fundraising events are fewer now than in the past, we continue
to attend the annual Christmas event in Newark and also take part in Christmas
Tree Festivals in our area. While these are not huge fundraisers, they are helpful
for promoting the Branch and our local animal Welfa￿ work
Summa
Regular-virtual" meetings take place which enable Trustees to ensure that all of
their responsibilities are being met. These include the keeping of 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 safeguafding the assets of the charity and for taking
reasonable steps for prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Funding received from the National Society Door-tO-Door initiative gave our
reserves a boost, but this source of income may not continue and the Trustees
are still aware thi5 should not be relied on.
However. the Branch reserves remain strong and with the regular and careful
monitoring of the Branch finances we remain confident that we will be able to
continue responding favourably to the appeals for our help with veterinary cost&
A serious issue for us. and facing many charities. is the recruitment and retention of
Trustees. In the new year we hope to begin the process of the Branch becoming a
Charitsble Incorporated Organisation which we hope will make joining us more
appealing to potential new Trustees.
Due to the age of our premises in Newark, sadly repair work is a nece553ry evil.
Unfortunately. funds will need to be directed to ensure that the buildin8 IS
maintained and continues to be fit for purpose as our office and more importantly
our main fundraiser. We hope this work will begin in the spring of next year.
In conclusion. although no -hands on" animal welfare work is undertaken by the
Branch, the Trustees are confident that the level of work done in our Branch area,
through our Voucher Scheme assisting with veterinary costs, remains important. They
look forward to continuing with this during the next year, and to maintaining the
support we a￿ able to give to the Radcliffe Animal Centre. We would like to thank
the staff there, and also the RSPCA Inspectors and Animal Welfare Officers for their
dedication and hard work in rescuing and rehabilitsting vulnerable animals.
Tracy Evans
Branch Business Support Officer
De￿fflber 2025
On behalf of the Nottinghamshi￿ East Branch Trustees:
Mr S Botham (Honorary Treasurer)
Mr D Evans (Honorary Chairman)
Mrs S Habermass (Honorary Secretary)
Dr K Measures
Mr MW Spratt (Until April 2025)
Mrs S Spratt

THE ROYAL SOCIEff FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
NOTTINGHfvAISHIRE EAST BRANCH
Rep)rt aftd act￿rt￿ the year onded

THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
NorriNGHAM EAST BRANCH
F THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR
THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
As the chanty's trustees. you aro responSi￿e for the preparation of the oeeounts. You consider
that ts a￿tit rwuiTwIts LrfseclKM 43(2) dthe Chanks kt 1993 (the Ad) ths ncl a￿ly. 11
Bas18 of Independont •xamln•rf$ report
Indudes CL￿¥￿eratiOn of any unusud Itom5 c¥ disdosures in the accwnts, and seeklNd
Indepond•nt •xamln•rf• ststemont
' to wep¥e acthJnts which accryd %¥ilh the actountiivJ Tecords aTrJ to ￿￿PIY thg
of1￿ aeecAJrts lo be read￿d.
Math 2026
PKk
Lime Tree L(#Jge
ThyRc
DNIO SED

THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
MOTnNGHAMSHIRE EAST BRANCH
to31
2025
2024
INCOME
Net s*s (s• r•Yz 5)
Ethmol sales
14,919
4.511
435
12
121
21,816
Legaiies
158
J,519
124
176
RSPCA t)ocrlo Lktf Inii8M
Spea'a ewts
1,628
3.447
42,378
37,746
EXPENDIT
Vetfe6s expms
4.767
Pthver, repairs and renewals
expenses arnl aoWisNJ
1,201
3,184
1.TJ1
23.242
16.K
Raddrfye Sheltef contribulon
PAbSc4l￿e￿us
421
647
31847
4.899
45.629
13,251

at31
12•
S&xk a ca81
127,478
113.039
511
128.1S)
511
12468
127 579
132,831
i J¥w 3)25
131&31
,251
132.831
Al 31
137,T3J
ktrSJPth*n
I*DEws

THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
NOTtThlGHAMSHIRE WT BRANCH
2025
14,
1,457
12.942
Direct purchases
Gross profft
Rent and rates
337
I8,￿
Z6
1,5r2
1247
Insurance
4.974
3.587
14.919
Spoclal ovont sales account
Sales
Event expenses and advertising
Net
134
10
124
THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
MOTfwGHAMSHIRE EAST BRANCH
No Trustees were pald any renvm¢ratSon durln8 2025
No Trysiees recep￿ any expenses durln8 2025
ConnededlRelated Partles
I￿ring 2023 The Business Supp(Yt oifKer as an the 8rnKh receiwed
salary of £16.088.12024 £22,086).
l aspects ofThe Branch Supportoir￿s and practkes are haThlled
Average number of employee5 112024: 11

THE ROYAL SOCIEff FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
NOTTINGHfvAISHIRE EAST BRANCH
Rep)rt aftd act￿rt￿ the year onded

THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
NorriNGHAM EAST BRANCH
F THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR
THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
As the chanty's trustees. you aro responSi￿e for the preparation of the oeeounts. You consider
that ts a￿tit rwuiTwIts LrfseclKM 43(2) dthe Chanks kt 1993 (the Ad) ths ncl a￿ly. 11
Bas18 of Independont •xamln•rf$ report
Indudes CL￿¥￿eratiOn of any unusud Itom5 c¥ disdosures in the accwnts, and seeklNd
Indepond•nt •xamln•rf• ststemont
' to wep¥e acthJnts which accryd %¥ilh the actountiivJ Tecords aTrJ to ￿￿PIY thg
of1￿ aeecAJrts lo be read￿d.
Math 2026
PKk
Lime Tree L(#Jge
ThyRc
DNIO SED

THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
MOTnNGHAMSHIRE EAST BRANCH
to31
2025
2024
INCOME
Net s*s (s• r•Yz 5)
Ethmol sales
14,919
4.511
435
12
121
21,816
Legaiies
158
J,519
124
176
RSPCA t)ocrlo Lktf Inii8M
Spea'a ewts
1,628
3.447
42,378
37,746
EXPENDIT
Vetfe6s expms
4.767
Pthver, repairs and renewals
expenses arnl aoWisNJ
1,201
3,184
1.TJ1
23.242
16.K
Raddrfye Sheltef contribulon
PAbSc4l￿e￿us
421
647
31847
4.899
45.629
13,251

at31
12•
S&xk a ca81
127,478
113.039
511
128.1S)
511
12468
127 579
132,831
i J¥w 3)25
131&31
,251
132.831
Al 31
137,T3J
ktrSJPth*n
I*DEws

THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
NOTtThlGHAMSHIRE WT BRANCH
2025
14,
1,457
12.942
Direct purchases
Gross profft
Rent and rates
337
I8,￿
Z6
1,5r2
1247
Insurance
4.974
3.587
14.919
Spoclal ovont sales account
Sales
Event expenses and advertising
Net
134
10
124
THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
MOTfwGHAMSHIRE EAST BRANCH
No Trustees were pald any renvm¢ratSon durln8 2025
No Trysiees recep￿ any expenses durln8 2025
ConnededlRelated Partles
I￿ring 2023 The Business Supp(Yt oifKer as an the 8rnKh receiwed
salary of £16.088.12024 £22,086).
l aspects ofThe Branch Supportoir￿s and practkes are haThlled
Average number of employee5 112024: 11