2024-12-31-accounts - Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Nottinghamshire West Branch

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RSPCA NOThINGHAMSHIRE WEST BRANCH TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (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 Principal Address: RSPCA Nottingham West Branch 27 Buttery Lane Skegby Sutton -in - Ashfield Notts NG17 3DZ Accountants STOPFORD ASSOCIATES LIMITED Chartered Accountants Synergy House 7 Acorn Business Park Commercial Gate Mansfield Notts NG18 IEX Bankers: Virgin Money 26 West Gate, Mansfield. Notts. NG18 IHS

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The Branch is constituted as an unincorporated association. The br as an autonomous branch of the National RSPCA subject to its rules (as updated in 2012). nch operates for branches A Committee, elected at the AGM governs the branches, who are T ustees of the branch. All trustees are briefed on their responsibilities as trustees rior to their acceptance of the role. The trustees hold bimonthly meetings at wlich decisions are made. Day to day running of the shop is delegated to the Shop M nager. The Branch operates within a national network of organisations th t pursue the same objectives and which are known collectively as the Royal Sqciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The network comprises of separat ly registered branches operating within a defined geographical area for the purposes of fundraising and the provision of animal care facilities and treatments A regional structure also exists that is overseen on a national basis, This structure provides a team of specialist Inspectors and coordinates the policies and objqctives of the branches. Representatives of the branches, regional and national organisation 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 Branch also has links with other organisations committed objectives. o the same The trustees actively review the risks, which the branch faces on a egular basis through regular meetings of the trustee5 that cover operational Ind financial reviews. The trustees also examine other operational and business ri4ks which the branch face and confirm that they have established Systems to itigate 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) OBJEcfs. AND PUBLIC BENEFIT 5fATEMENT The objects of the branch are to promote the work and objects o Society of the RSPCA- to promote kindness or to suppress cruelty to lawful means- with particular reference to the area of the Branch, with the policies of the Society. the National animals by all n accordance The Trustees have reviewed the outcomes and achievements of objectives and activities for the year to ensure they remain foc charity's aims and continue to deliver benefits to the public. the Branch's ssed on the The Trustees have complied with the duty underthe Charities Act 201 regard to public benefit guidance published by the Chartty Commissi be illustrated as follows: to have due n which can The Branch supports the local Inspectors by taking in, free of charg or abandoned animals including pets whose owners suffer ill healt difficulties or pass away. mistreated or financial The Branch provides education, information and advice, benefiting the public by promoting compassionate human sentiments towards animals. The Branch provides subsidised veterinary treatment for animals hICh are sick or injured and belong to local people on low incomes. This is achieved through a voucher scheme. During 2024 welfare vouchers were issued to the public with a value of £38,355 Thus benefiting those on means tested benefits by giying financial help to obtain veterinary care for companion animals. The Branch offers subsidised neutering and micro-chipping of compa for owners on low incomes. This helps to control dog and cat pop promotes responsible pet ownership. ion animals lations and RSPCA Notts West Branch provides volunteering opportunities fot those who wish to support our work including trusteeship, fundraising and shop volunteers. This benefits local people, schools and companies by providinE the possibility of doing work which is compassionate and rewarding.

(C) ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE The Branch continues to provide financial assistance to members o the branch area and helping the inspectorate. The committee decid the support allowance for neutering vouchers in light of increased v the continued success of the Charity Shop providing the majority of f Supporting the Radcliffe -on -Trent animal shelter which takes in all animals from our area. the public in d to increase erinary costs nds required. he unwanted (D) FINANCIAL REVIEW The total incoming resources for the year amounted to £134,492 Expenditure in the year amounted to £137,543 The deficit for the year was £3,051 Reserves Policy It is the policy of the branch to maintain the free reserves of the branrh, at a level equal to one yearfs unrestricted expenditure. As the charity reliea heavily on donations and legacie5, both of which can fluctuate enormously from to fund it5 animal welfare work in the area. ear to year Free reserves at the year-end were 24 months. Trustees are of the opirlion that the existing level of reserve5 is sufficient to meet any reduction in incoming resources in the next twelve months. Free reserves are defined as unrestricted funds not held as tangible assets. The branch holds reserves that are both restricted and unrestricted Restricted reserves represent funds donated for a specific purpose, which cannot Ibe used for anything other than the purpose for which they were donated. The t4tal level of restricted funds is N/A. (E) FUTURE PLANS The Branch aims to continue to provide high levels of Animal Welfare the branch and the National Society policies. Carry out rebranding activities as per National Society. n line with

(F) STATEMENT OF TRusfEES' RESPONSIBILITIES The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual R financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulatio port and the Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Truste financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the s to prepare elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with Un. ustees have Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounti ed Kingdom g Standards and applicable law). The financial statement by law to give a true antl fair view of the state of affairs and the net incoming or outgoing resources of t that period. e charity for In preparing the financial statements, Trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistentl make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; a prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis inappropriate to presume that the branch will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which isclose 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 det fraud and other irregularities. unless it is So far as the Trustees are aware, there is no relevant audlt Informati the auditors are unaware. n of which Additionally, the Trustees have taken all the steps that they ought to h Trustees in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit info to establish that the charity's auditors are aware of that information, ve taken as mation and The Board of Trustees approved this report on 17th June 2024. Mr B Hufton Hon Branch Secretary

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENT OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS TT NGHAM WEST BRANCH ON STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS OR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBE CHARITY REFERENCE 25S762 topfords rh2¥tavoA &rrniint2nt

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO AN ALS Reglon: North Bronch.. Notb'ngharn West Accounts to 31 December 2024 Person re8pon$iblp forthe proparath)n of Ihege a¢¢ounts Narne: Mr P Harrwn Addres5: 27 Buttery Lane Skegby Sutton in A5hf*kJ Nottinghatnshire NG17 3DZ Telephon¢- 07714 149174

ROYAL S IETY FOR THE PREVENTtON OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS INDEXTO THE ACC TS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Independent Examiners Report Annual Report Balance Sheet Income & E¥)en4rtU Actount Notes to the Accounts

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVEN OF CRUELTY TO ANIIAL INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF PREVENT ON OF CRUELTYTO AN MALS YAL SOCIETY FOR THE I report on the accounts tsfthe charrtyfor Ihe yearended 31 D8rnber 2024 wThh are set out on page 3to5. Res ective res s of trustees and min The charitls trustees a SpOnsIb for the paratn ofthe accounts. The charitls trustees conswjerthat an audrt i¥ not required for this year under section 144121 of the charItEsA 2011 (the 2011 A¢tl and that an independent examinat needed. is my responsibilty to". - examine the 8c¢ounts undersection 145 of the 2011 Art - the procedure L9 down in the general Direction8 gwen by the Charity Cornm10n under section 14515llbl of th8 2011 Ad." and - state elhel particukr matters ha¥t me to my attention. of ind ndent examine¢s re ort My examinatK)n wa5 carried out in accordan¢e with the general DIrectn3 gwen by the Charty CommBsK)nets. An examinatn ncludes a v¢W of the accounting records kept by the charity aTrJ a cornpark8on olthe ac¢ounts presented wrth those resords. It a150 includes consKJeralK>n of #ny unusual rtems of discbsures in the accounts. and seeking explanatbjns from you as trustee5 concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all evhjence that woukl be required In an audrt. and consequenly no opinion Is gwen as to thether the account$ present a'lrue and far and the report E rnited to those matters sel out in the statement beh)w. ndent exsminerf8 statem In connection wth my eXaMinatn. na matter has corne to my attenlk)n'. whth gNes us reasonable Cause to belEve that in any rnat8rial rBspect. the requirements. -to keep aCUting r8cords in a¢cordan¢e wrth seCtn 130 of the 2011 Act., and -to prepare accounts thich accord wrth the accounting records and comply with the accouth'ng uirements of the 2011 Act hav8 not been met.. or 21 to which. in our opinion, attention shou be drawn in orderto enab a proper understandi of the ac¢ounts to be leached. MR PHILLIP NICHOLSON STOPFORDS IMANSFIELDI LIMED CHARTEREO ACCOUNTANTS SYNERGY HOUSE 7ACORN BUSINESS PARK CoMMERCL GATE MANSFIELD NOTTS NG181EX Date 27 May 2025

IETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ANNUAL REPORT OF THE cOMMIEE FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2024 Royal sooety for prevent of cwetty trj anilnab is régistered with the Chath'85 Comrnwons (No 2557621 and constrtuted by D88d ofTru8t. The Ch8rity is adrninBter&l by a Ctsmmrttee, comp[1r.. Chaimian. V Chairman- Se¢tarY. TaSUrer- Other Members- vatant Mr M Boyd Mr B Hufton Mr P HarrBon Mrs K M Hanison, Mrs A Hufton, Mrs S Boyd, Mr P Wood and Mrs M WfKid The object of the rJ)arriy i8 to promote kindness and pr*nt Dr suppress cruety to snimab. The eharty 6 run mainly on a voluntary bas and 5uppbmentsd by a fiJllytrdined paKI Shop manageress. ancl I sum The revenue account Showb a deficit of £3.051 12023 suTrlus £7481 delaled in the Income and Expenditu account on page 4 of serves. The branch's m8JQ e financkql Statements, which ha8 been transfened to 50 of ncome 15 a ¢harrty shop. Mr Boyd Vice Chairn7an For and on behaff ofthe committee Date

OYAL OCIE FOR THE PREVENTI OF CRUELTYTOANIMALS BALANCE SHEET ASA 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 023 Funds General lacojrnulaled fund) 537 495 Ass8ts Taryible fi'xed assets 270.718 275,575 Current assets Prepayments Cash and bank b81an 1.053 264.679 265,732 263,096 264 905 Crartors 263.726 261,920 537.495

ROYAL TYFO THE PREVENTION CRUELTY T ANIMALS INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEA ENDE 31 DECEMBER 20 2024 2023 Incom6 Sale of goods- shop 109,888 170.909 General Subscriptions and don*'ons Bank 8nd building Soety Interest re¢Ved 1,104 412 136 2,588 2.548 Oonabons.. Door to door Collection8 NSI CompSa"0n 21.816 200 Total income 22.016 134492 23,094 136.551 EXditUre Branth CA)ntribution 551 551 Ratdiffe on Tient- Boarding costs 9,382 10,495 Hoe$S animal veterinary costs Ocojpation costs Ikenndsl Publicity and appeals Publicity and advatising 38,355 39,&83 45 38.364 39,328 5.075 4,297 Motor Depreciation Loss on sale General expenses 4,713 8,284 10.131 10,193 14,844 16.477 Fixtures and fittings depwiati 820 Athiinislration Tdephone and postage Wage8 and salaries Other ewSeslind(ln9 shopl Total eX)dite 1.296 29.527 37,709 944 25.164 37.733 68.532 137.543 83,841 135,803 surp1uslld¢itI of inctsne over expènditure 3.051 £ 134492 748 136,551

YAL IETY F R THE PREVENTION CRUELTY TO ANIMALS NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR NDED 31 DECEMBER Funds Balance at beginning of the year Income for the year 537,495 134,492 Expenditure forthe year 671.987 137,543 Balance at end of the year Tanglble Flxed Ats Land & Bulldln Propeity rovemènts Fixtures & Flttl Cost At 1st January 2024 Additions At 31st December 2024 Depreclation At 1st January 2024 Chaig8 for the year At 31st Dember 2024 Van 252,075 11.739 33.516 13.220 651 13.871 310,550 651 311,201 262,075 11,739 33,516 11.739 14.663 8,573 795 34.975 5,508 40,483 11.739 19,378 Ne¢ book value At 31st Demts 2024 270 718 At 31st December 2023 252 075 275 575

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENT OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS TT NGHAM WEST BRANCH ON STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS OR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBE CHARITY REFERENCE 25S762 topfords rh2¥tavoA &rrniint2nt