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 fa￿5 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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ch81ity'$ trusiees arè resfvv)ns* for the preparatityi of the a¢¢th￿ts. The trustees
conshY¢r that an audit L% not reQ￿re￿ fu Ihis year uThJer Stttion 144(21 of thè Ch8rJb6s Acl 2011
lthe 2011 Aai arhj Ihatan 1ndep•nd¢rt8￿kn￿Kffi Is n8Éd•d.
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STOPFQflDS {MANSFIELDI LiIArrEO
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