2023-12-31-accounts - Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Nottinghamshire West Branch

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RSPCA NorriNGHAMSHIRE WEST BRANCH TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 (A) REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS Charity Number: 255762 Trustees: Mr M Boyd (Vice Chairman) Mr P Harrison (Treasurer) Mr B Hufton (Secretary) Mrs A Hufton Mr P Wood Mrs M Wood Mrs K Harrison Mrs S Boyd Prlnclpal Address: RSPCA Nottingham West Branch 27 Buttery Lane Skegby Sutton -in - Ashfield Notts NG17 3DZ Accountants STOPFORD ASSOCIATES LIMITED Chartered Accountant5 Synergy House 7 Acorn Business Park Commercial Gate Mansfield Notts NG18 IEX Banker5: Virgin Money 26 West Gate, Mansfield. Notts. NG18 IHS

STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The Branch is constituted as an unincorporated association. The branch operates as an autonomous branch of the National RSPCA subject to its rules for branches (as updated in 2012). A Committee, elected at the AGM governs the branches, who are Trustees of the branch. All trustees are briefed on their responsibilities as trustees prior to their acceptance of the role. The trustees hold bimonthly meetings at which decisions are made. Day to day runnin8 of the shop is delegated to the Shop Manager. The Branch operates within a national network of organisations that pursue the same objectives and which are known collectively as the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The network comprises of separately registered branches operatin8 Within a defined geographical area for the purposes of fundraising and the provision of animal care frdcilities and treatments. A regional Structure also exlsts that is overseen on a national basis. This structure provides a team of specialist Inspectors and coordinates the policies and objectives of the branches. Representatives of the branches, regional and national organisations meet on an annual basis as a forum to consider all issues affecting animal welfare,. and to develop policies for the future pursuit of their common aims. The 8ranch also has links with other organisations committed to the same objectives. The trustees actively review the risks, which the branch fa5 on a regular basis through regular meetings of the trustees that cover operational and financial reviews. The trustees also examine other operational and business risks which the branch face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks, which have been identified as: Loss of reputation through error or fraud. Loss of income through error or fraud. Insufficient funds to cover the costs of animal welfare activities.

(B) OBJECTS. AND PUBLIC BENEFIT sfATEMENT The objects of the branch are to promote the work and objects of the National Society of the RSPCA- to promote kindness or to suppress cruelty to animals by all lawful means - with particular reference to the area of the Branch, in accordance with the policies of the Society. The Trustees have reviewed the outcomes and achievements of the Branch's objectives and activities for the year to ensure they remain focussed on the charity's aims and continue to deliver benefits to the public. The Trustees have complied with the duty underthe Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission which can be illustrated as follows: The Branch sUPPOrts the local Inspectors by taking in, free of charge, mistreated or abandoned animals including pets whose owners suffer ill health or financial difficulties or pass away. The Branch provides education, infonnation and advice, benefitin8 the public by promotin8 compassionate human sentiments towards animals. • The Branch provides subsidised veterinary treatment for animals which are sick or injured and belong to local people on low incomes. This is achieved through a voucher scheme. During 2023 welfare vouchers were issued to the public with a value of £39,283 Thus benefiting those on means tested benefits by giving financial help to obtain veterinary care for companlon anlmals. The Branch offers subsidised neutering and micro-chipping of companion animals for owners on low incomes. This helps to control dog and cat populations and promotes responsible pet ownership. RSPCA Notts West Branch provides volunteering opportunities for those who wish to support our work including trusteeship, fundraising and shop volunteers. Thi5 benefits local people, schools and companies by providing the possibility of doing work which is compassionate and rewarding.

(C) ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE The Branch continues to provide financial assistance to members of the public in the branch area and helping the inspectorate. The committee decided to increase the support allowance for neutering vouchers in light of increased veterinary costs the continued success of the Charityshop providing the majority of funds required. Supporting the Radcliffe -on -Trent animal shelter which takes in all the unwanted animals from our area. (D) FINANCIAL REVIEW The total incoming resources for the year amounted to £136,415 Expenditure in the year amounted to £135,803 The surplus for the year was £612 Reserves Pollcy It is the policy of the branch to maintain the free reserves of the branch, at a level equal to one yearfs unrestrlcted expenditure. As the charity relies heavily on donatlons and legacies, both of which can fluctuate enormously from year to year to fund its animal welfare work in the area. Free reserves at the year*nd were 24 months. Trustees are of the opinion that the existing level of reserves is sufficient to meet any reduction in incoming resources in the next twelve months. Free reserves are defined as unrestricted funds not held as tan8ible assets. The branch holds reserves that are both restricted and unrestricted. Restrlcted reserves represent funds donated for a specific purpose, which cannot be used for anything other than the purpose for which they were donated. The total level of restricted funds is N/A. (E) FUTURE PLANS The Branch aims to continue to provide high levels of Animal Welfare in line with the branch and the National Society policies. Carry out rebranding activities as per National Society.

(F) STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILMES The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the Trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accountin8 Practice (United Kingdom Accountin8 Standards and applicable law). The financial statement by law to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs and the net incoming or outgoing resources of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements, Trustees are required to: • select suitable accountin8 policies and then apply them consistently make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the branch will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy, at any time the financial position of the Charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial Statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They have general responsibility for taking such steps as are reasonably open to them to safeguard the assets of the Charity and to prevent and to detect fraud and other irregularities. So far as the Trustees are aware, there is no relevant audit information of whlch the auditors are unaware. Additionally, the Trustees have taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as Trustees in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the charity's auditors are aware of that information. The Board of Trustees approved this report on 27th June 2024. Mr B Hufton Hon Branch Secretary

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