## **Annual Report**
**The trustees present the annual report for 2020** TheTrusteespresenttheAnnualReportandAccountsforyearend201 8
## **Contents**
|Chairs report||Page 1|
|---|---|---|
|Reference and Administration Details||Page 2|
|Volunteers||Page 3|
|Charity Objectives||Page 3/4|
|Statement of Trustee Responsibilities||Page 4|
|Branch Statistics||Page 5|
|Treasurers Report||Page 6|
|TheTrusteespresenttheAnnualReportandAccountsforyearend201
Branch Managers Report
Page 7/8|||
|Animal Welfare|8|Page 9/10|
## **Chairs Report**
I am pleased to present the Annual Report of the RSPCA Bedfordshire South Branch for 2020.
As it has been for all charities, 2020 was a challenging year for the branch. Having to close our shop and adopt many new ways of working during the Covid-19 pandemic pushed our staff and volunteers to come up with creative ways to keep everything moving. Some of these changes will be temporary, however some have shown us better ways of working we can take into the future.
Covid aside, it has been a busy year seeing the branch rehome **129** animals. As a branch without an animal centre all our animals are rehomed via our team of fosterers who look after animals in our care in their own homes. Our dog, cat and rabbit fostering schemes continue to grow from strength to strength as we onboard new fosterers.
Our shop in Ampthill has had a strong year given the environment it has been operating in. Supported by government funding such as retail business grants and the Job Retention Scheme have ensured that the enforced closures have not negatively affected the branch financially. As we reopened over the summer the staff and volunteers have worked extremely hard to ensure all guidance is being followed and that customers felt safe shopping with us.
Fundraising this year has seen a shift from attending physical events to utilising our strong social media presence to raise funds and accept donations online. Alternative donation sources such as Amazon Smile have also contributed to keeping up income to support our animals. We will continue to invest in online fundraising going forward, even when we can eventually resume in-person events.
I would like to thank everyone who has helped us over the past year: staff, fosterers, trustees, volunteers, customers, donors, adopters, vets and our partners in the national RSPCA for your support. Without you and your support we would not have had a strong foundation to start 2021.
Matthew Ridley, Chair
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## **Reference and administrative details**
## **Charity Details**
Charity Number: 259020 Registered Address: 34 Springfield Road, Luton, LU2 3HF, Tel: 07510 390872 Shop Address: 117 Dunstable Street Ampthill Beds MK45 2NG, Tel: 01525 838040
## **Trustees during 2020**
Matthew Ridley – 24/05/2019 to present Paula Brooks – 06/08/2019 to present Kendall Morris – 09/05/2018 to present Dee Pani – 11/05/2015 to present Sally- Anne Wright – 24/05/2018 to present Prash Thakker – 10/02/2020 to present Jo Byrne – 15/09/2020 to present Gemma Brookes – 10/03/2020 to present Emily Atkins – Stepped down 11/11/20 Deborah Blissett – Stepped down January 2020 Tanya May – Stepped down 09/09/20
## **Staff**
Branch Manager – Alison Sutton Shop Manager – Marie Moir Deputy Shop Manager – Sharon Cutler
Deputy Shop Manager - Tania Spittle
## **Accountants & Independent Examiners**
Parbery Davies & Co Chartered Accountants, Counties House, 1 8a Victoria Street, Dunstable, Beds, LU6 3BA
## **Bankers**
Barclays, 16 High St N, Dunstable LU6 1JZ NatWest, 81 High St, Bedford MK40 1YN
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## **Volunteers**
Volunteering for us is one enjoyable way of helping animal welfare and can be very rewarding. Our volunteers make a huge contribution to the work we do to prevent cruelty and promote kindness to alleviate suffering of animals.
With such a wide range of volunteering roles available within our branch, there is bound to be a suitable opportunity for you. Volunteering with us is a great way to meet likeminded people who share the same enthusiasm for animal welfare. As a volunteer you can gain important transferable skills in fundraising, finance, campaigning, team building etc. Anyone can volunteer, we value diversity and encourage volunteers from all sections of the community. If you would like to find out more please contact Alison Sutton on 07510 390872 or volunteers@rspca-bedfordshiresouth.org.uk.
There are many ways you can help us make a difference, no matter how much time you have available or the level of commitment you can afford to give. Before you join us as a volunteer, you will be asked to complete a volunteer application form, attend an informal interview and provide referees for us to contact. When you start as a volunteer you will be provided with an induction programme and any training you may need to carry out the role.
## **Charity objectives and public benefit statement**
The objectives of the Branch are to promote the work and objectives of the Society - to promote kindness and to prevent or suppress cruelty to animals by unlawful means, with particular reference to the area of the branch, in accordance with the policies of the Society. We are to concentrate on our charitable aims and continue to deliver benefits to the public.
Under the Charities Act 2011, the advancement of animal welfare is recognised as a distinct statutory charitable purpose. The legislation and The Animal Welfare Act of the same year indicated an acceptance by society that treating a living creature with compassion has a moral benefit for the public as a whole. Whilst this public benefit is clear, it is sometimes difficult to balance against any detriment. The Branch’s animal welfare work, although local in nature, benefits society at large, and also aims to help people in need with the care of their animals.
The Branch provides assistance, all year, to unwanted, abandoned and sick animals. We support our local Inspectorate by taking in mistreated or abandoned animals, including pets whose owners suffer ill health, financial difficulties, loss of housing or pass away. The Society’s Inspectorate rescues animals in distress and enforces the law against cruelty and mistreatment of animals in England and Wales by bringing prosecutions. The work is key to ‘The prevention and suppression of cruelty’ part of the RSPCA objectives, and promotes humane sentiments towards animals which involve their moral benefit to humankind as a whole. The branch offers help and advice to rehome unwanted animals or strays. We take
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in numbers that reflect the space we have for the most abused and neglected animals and in order of most need. We think this is fair and compliant with welfare needs. The adoption fee charged is reasonable and highlights the ongoing personal and financial commitment of pet ownership. Animals in our care are given a health check, wormed, flea’d, vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. We respond to enquires from the public via - telephone and email direct to the Branch Manager at info@rspca bedfordshiresouth.org.uk.
The Branch raises money to support its work through its charity shop in Ampthill, which also help to promote our rehoming, neutering and other messages in line with RSPCA policies, campaigns and values. The Branch provides volunteering opportunities for those who wish to support our work, including fostering, raising awareness of animal welfare issues through the promotion of campaigns, fundraising and retail opportunities in our shop. This benefits local people and companies through providing the possibility of doing work which is both compassionate and rewarding and offers experience which may assist participants in finding paid work. We thank our volunteers for their hard work, dedication and commitment.
The trustees have reviewed the outcomes and achievements of our objectives and activities for the year, to ensure they have focused on our charitable aims and continue to deliver benefits to the public. In deciding what activities, the Branch should undertake we have complied with the duty under the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Commission.
## **Statement of Trustee’s responsibilities**
Charity law requires the trustees of the charity to provide financial statements each financial year which give a true and fair view of affairs of the charity and the incoming resources and application of resources for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose, with reasonable accuracy, the financial position of the charity and enables them to ensure that the financial position of the charity and the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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## **Branch Statistics**
In 2020 we took in a total of 129 animals through Inspectorate, Branch Welfare Concern, born on site and returns
We rehomed a total of 128 animals across the year
And in addition we microchipped 122 animals in total and neutered 11 animals
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## **Treasurers Report**
The income for 2020 was up by £3,343 to £98,378 compared to £95,035 in 2019.
Income increase was driven by an increase in £3,465 in Adoption Donations, an increase from £536 to £5,246 in Gift Aid, and a Government Grant of £18,092 which counterbalances the £19,850 loss in shop revenue due to closure in the Covid-19 lockdown. Fundraising was also down year on year, reducing from £2,031 in 2019 to £114 in 2020, this was due to our inability to host events during the pandemic.
Expenditure reduced by £818 from £61,980 in 2019 to £61,162 in 2020. We saw increases in our Fostering Costs as well as our Rent, plus the additional cost of £836 in Covid related hygiene expenses. We saw reductions in our Fundraising costs through the inability to hold events, and also in Motor and Travelling Costs due to the lockdown, as well as a reduction in Repairs, Maintenance and Sundry's.
The Net Income for the year is -£15,410 which is adverse to budget, and driven by the unexpected turn of 2020 with the pandemic.
A new gazebo for Fundraising was not purchased with a Budget of £1,000 and the shop refurbishment Budget of £10,000 was not used.
The General Purpose Fund stands at £150,606 for 2020 with £25,000 set aside again for a new shop.
Net Assets less Current Liabilities Total £175,606 compared with £191,016 for 2019.
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## **Branch Managers Report**
RSPCA Bedfordshire South branch like many others during 2020 had to cope with the many changes brought about by Covid-19. I would like to start my report by thanking our wonderful fosterers and volunteers who went above and beyond to enable the branch to continue supporting the animals in our care. We had to change the way we took in and rehomed animals. This was very challenging however we were able to cope because of the fantastic support we had. Although rehoming was suspended for a short while, the animals still needed to be cared for. We experienced challenges within the branch this included obtaining vet appointments. The branch was able to adapt our procedures to keep things running as smoothly as possible. Even as restriction lifted, we kept things in place to protect our staff, volunteers and the public. In addition to adapting our fostering the other big challenge was having to close our shop. This was very upsetting for all involved when we closed the door we didn’t know if we would be able to open again. Being given the all clear to open again was very welcome for all involved. It took two weeks of very hard work to get the shop ready for reopening. Not only did we have to make sure the shop was Covid safe we had to restock the shop. Our shop manager, along with a few very dedicated volunteers, managed to turn everything round and we opened our doors again in July 2020. We welcomed back a lot of regular and new customers and we appreciated the support they gave us. The shop adapted to the new way of working very quickly and the safety measures put in place became the new normal. It was again very sad to have to close the doors again in November. In December the staff and volunteers continued to make each day matter and looked forward to a time when things could return to a new normal.
Life in the branch during lockdown was hard, when we got the go ahead to start rehoming things became very hectic. Everyone wanted a cat or dog. If we put up a cat for rehoming, we could have rehomed it 20 times over. Although we didn’t rehome many dogs during this year the calls increased daily with members of the public wanting a dog. Then came the calls from the public needing help with vet bills and then towards the end of the year the calls started with the public asking for help rehoming their animals. On a few occasions when we put a cat up for adoption, we received over 50 application forms. Rehoming became virtual for home visits and to viewing the cats. We had to produce a covid safe delivery system to enable the fosterers to hand the cats over in a safe and secure way. They did this in a very professional way.
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## **Branch Managers Report continued…**
When you look at the figures for animal intake and rehoming, considering the restrictions, we have I done a great job in helping the animals in our area. The figures show we took in only 28 less cats and 13 less rabbits compared to 2019. The lack of rabbit fosterers accounts for the lack of rabbit rehoming.
Our plans for 2021 are to carry on the fantastic welfare work we do. Along with this we want to increase Dog, Cat and Rabbit fosterers. This year we did manage to recruit another rabbit fosterer and this is her experience of the process,
**“After seeing an advert requesting rabbit fosterers in my area, I knew I had to help the RSPCA. From my initial enquiry the process has been so easy and smooth, all my questions answered, everything was provided and I've had so much support and met lots of friends in the process. It's so rewarding to care for the rabbits whilst they are waiting for their forever home, I look forward to fostering many more bunnies”**
We also want to increase our trustees as we need to take our branch forward in the coming years and to do this we need committed, focused and experienced trustees who have expertise in a variety of areas. Being a trustee has changed so much over the years and the need for them to help the branch and take legal responsibility for decisions made is even for prominent now than ever. Having a good team of trustees will help guide and support our branch into the future.
The next challenge will be to start being able to fundraise again, getting out and about at local events engaging with the public and raising much needed funds. As soon as it is safe to do this we will be back.
Alison Sutton – Branch Manager
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## **Animal Welfare**
_Below you will find the story of Jessie from our dog fosterers Janet and Alan, to give you an insight into the foster work they are doing:_
Jessie is our second foster dog. Ruby was our first, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel weighing less than 7 kg and completely different to Jessie, a German Shepherd X Husky who weighed 47 kg.
The two dogs are like chalk and cheese, big and small. I was not home when Jessie came and on entering the house all I saw was a gigantic dog who took up all the available space and doorways of our home. She was being fussed constantly as close as she could get to Alan. She eventually got up and waddled about like a barrel on legs! She was the dog we had agreed to foster and we knew from the outset we would have her for a long time as she could not be spayed and adopted until she was a normal weight around 35 - 37 kg.
From that first day she really attached herself to Alan and was obsessive about being fussed. Over time she became less obsessive over fussing but was still at Alan's side all the time. He rarely went out on his own but when he did she would sit at the front door waiting for him and occasionally whining a little. I have nothing but praise for her previous owners who had trained her superbly in the house. On the few occasions we both went out we left her and you could hear no noise when getting in or out of the car and the house would be exactly the same as when we left it. In the past we have always doggie proofed the house putting away things and leaving nothing out to tempt them into mischief.
At first Jess would only go out in the garden for the toilet and come straight in. Over time with the weather improving and the door being open, she began to spend more time out there, sometimes asking to go out in the dark and just laying on the grass. When she wanted to come in she would sit at the patio door patiently, not jumping up, scratching or crying, to be let in. If you happened to forget her you would feel awful!
When Jess came to us she wasn't bothered about food at all. We soon found out why, you couldn't pinch an inch of skin, she had just stretched her skin to its limit. By the time she left us, about 15 kg lighter, she was the exact opposite. As soon as we came in from our walk she wanted her food and danced about eagerly, once you were preparing it she would sit patiently waiting. It was impossible to take your coat off before doing her dinner as she would be dancing all around you!! Obviously, we could have sorted this problem out but we chose not to. Our project was to put her on a diet so that she could be spayed and adopted. This was going to be a long term job for us.
We soon found out we had another task, which actually was harder than losing weight Jess's paws were very soft and we soon found out why when we took her on her first walk. She was an absolute nightmare. She pulled Alan about sniffing every blade of grass and going from side to side in front of you. She also dropped to the ground when she saw another dog, once in the middle of the road. Once she dropped it took all Alan's strength to move her, and sometimes it was impossible. The soft paws must have been the result of not being walked or exercised very much at all. We asked for help and we had a trainer for 2 sessions, one of which was mostly assessment, but this stopped due to Covid19..
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Once lockdown came into force towards the end of March, Alan spent hours just walking Jess up and down the grass verge opposite trying to stop her from sniffing backwards and forwards so much due to the familiarity. At the time of lockdown we had had Jess for about 2 months and she had lost about 5 kg of weight and she came into season for the first time. When in season she became unpredictable and some days she would walk not too badly and you would think 'great we're getting there', then the next day she would revert back to her old ways of pulling and sniffing etc. Once the season was over we progressed down to the park and with her weight loss she began to be let off the lead if it was safe and she ran around and went hunting. It was lovely to see her gradually returning to a proper dog and not a barrel on legs. This situation continued until June when she came into season again! We took her to the vet because we thought it was another problem but no she had come into season again, She was weighed then and had lost 11 kg and the vet was willing to spay her at the end of August. Again, when she was in season the days would be a mixture of good and bad. By this time Jess had become more and more active and lively and it gave us a real sense of satisfaction seeing her like this. During all this time, because of Covid restrictions, we could not socialise her with other dogs very well. Ideally it would have been good for her to walk with other dogs and people and then play with them. She did meet a few dogs that she would sniff and had limited play with whilst on the lead. This depended on whether the owners and dogs were happy in her company. Jess was spayed in August with no problems at all. I was surprised because I thought it may not be smooth sailing due to her age, spaying is usually carried out whilst still a puppy.
Jess was then put up on the website for adoption and after three unsuitable applicants she was adopted by a lovely active family who are looking after her and will love her for the rest of her life, which is what she truly deserves. It was a very sad day when Jess left us but we are certain she went to the right family and we look forward to our next project shortly. Janet and Alan - Dog Fosterer
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ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
BEDFORDSHIRE SOUTH BRANCH
Re istered Charit No.. 252
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020
Parb8ry Davies & Co
Three Counties House
18a Victoria Street
Dunstable
8eds
LU6 3BA
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
BEDFORDSHIRE soufH BRANCH
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020
Sialement of Trustees, Res
onsibili
The trustees are required under the Charities Act 2011 lo prepare financial
statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the
charity's financial aclivilies during the year and of il's financial position at
the end ol the year (unless the charity ig &niilled to prepare aGcounls on
the aliernalive receipts and payments basis). In preparing the financial
slalements giving 8 true and fair vrew, the trustees should follow best
practice and..
Sel8ct suitable accounting policies and apply Ihem consistenlty.,
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
Stale ether applicable accounting standards and statements of
recommended practice have been followed, Subject to any departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
Prepare Ihg financial statements on a going concern basis unless il is
inappropriate to presume the charity will continue in opgration.
The Iruslees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose
with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable
them lo ascertain the financial position of the charity and which onable them to
ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable law and regulations.
They are also responsible lor saleguarding the assets of the charity and hence
for taking r8880nable steps for the prgvention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
Matt Ridley
Chairman
On behalf of the Trustees
Date '.
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ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
BEDFORDSHIRE SOUTH BRANCH
Inde
endent Examinews Re ort lo the Trustees ofthe RSPCA
Bedfordshire South Branch
We report on the accounts of the District Branch for Ihe year ended
31st December, 2020. which are sel out on pages 3 to 7.
Res
ective Res
onsibililies of Trustees and Examiner
As the charity's trustees you ale responsible for the preparation of the accounts
and you consider that the audit requirement of section 145 of the Chartties Act
2011 (the Act) does nol appty. It is our responsibility to state, on the basis
of procedures specified in Ihe General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners under section 145151(bl of the Act, wh&ther particular matters
have come to our attention.
Basis of Examiner's Stalemenl
Our examinalion was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given
by the Charrty Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the
accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts
presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual
items or dis¢losures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as
trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not
provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently
we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Inde
endenl Examiner's Re
In connection with our examination, no mattef has come to our attention:_
Which gNes us reasonable cause lo believe thal in any material respect the
requirements to..
keep records in accordance with section 130 of the Act., and
Prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and lo
comply with the accounting requirements of Ihe Act,
have nol been mel,. or
To whleh, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
underslaling of the accounts lo be reached.
Three Counties House
18a Victoria Street
Dunstable
Beds
LU6 38A
Parbery Davies & Co.
Accountants
Date..
2110712021
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
BEDFORDSHIRE SO
TH BRANCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020
Total
2020
2019
INCOMING RESOURCES
Subscripkn'ons & Donations
Adoption Donations
Legacies & Memoriam Donations
Door to Door
Fundraising
Gift Aid
Sale of Goods
Recycling
Commission & Other
Govgmment Grants
VAT Recovered
Bank Interest
2.316
11,520
1,328
25,173
114
5,246
26,560
1,810
85
18,092
8,106
28
2,782
8.055
341
26,739
2.031
536
46,410
3,491
20
4,535
95
98.378
95.035
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Direct Charitable Ex
endilure
Fostering
Fundraising Costs
Gift Aid Costs
Cost of Goods Sold
Shop Salaries, National Insurance & Pensions
Rent
Rate8
Shop Insurance
17,664
292
337
44S
22,079
13,080
168
250
15.367
989
4Q2
433
22,331
12,943
750
318
kj!
Equipment Hire
Light, Heal & Water
Telephone and Internet
Motor and Travelling
C18aning, Covid Costs & Refreshments
Repairs & Maintenance
Sundry Expenses
Credit Card Char9es
Depreciation
1.189
727
644
249
836
121
1.228
60
482
677
601
2,343
2,812
£ 61,162 £ 61.980
1,141
900
580
703
ROYAL SOCIEfY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
BEDFORDSHIRE SOUTH 8RANCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020
Total
020
Total
2019
Mana
ement and Administration
Staff Salarie8, National Insurance & Penslon
Branch Contributions
Aceounlancy
Lèg81 & Professional Fees
Hall Hire
Insurance
Postage & Stationery
Website & Computer Costs
Loss on Disp03al of Fixed Assets
Branch Emergency Fund Donation
22,087
1,378
2,184
1,383
115
831
314
559
21,428
1,378
1,570
51
704
120
326
23.795
52,826
26.217
113.788
88,197
NET INCOMING RESOURCES
I(RESOURCES EXPENDED
FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD
115,410)
166,016
6,838
159,178
150.606
166,016
Fund for paYment of loan lo HQ
Fund for provision of new shop
FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
150,606 £ 166,016
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
BEDFORDSHIRE SOUTH BRANCI-I
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2020
020
2019
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets (Nole 2)
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors and Pr8payments
Bank Trackor Account
Bank Current Accounls
Cash
9,375
11,249
3,712
3,755
47,624
129.080
34
163,868
53
167,633
180,493
CREDITORS - Amounts fallin
due within one
ar
Credilors and Accruals
1.402
726
CREDITORS. Amounts fallin
due after one
ear
Note 4
Branch Loan
1,402
726
NET CURRENT ASSETS
166,231
179,787
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
£ 175.606
£ 191.016
General Purposes Fund
HQ Loan repayment Fund (Note 5}
New Shop Fund (Note 6)
150.608
166,016
25,000
25,000
£ 175,606
£ 191,016
Approved by the Trustees on .
on their behalf by..
signed
Matt Ridley
Chaimian
Paula Brooks
Hon. Treasurer
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
BEDFORDSHIRE SOUTH BRANCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a) Basis of Accounting
The Financial Statemants ale prepared under the historical cost
convention, in accordance with applicgble accounting standards
and the Slalement of Recommended Practice on Accounting by
Charities.
b) Tangible Fixed Assets and Depréciation
Tangib Fixed Assets will be capilalised where they have an as-new value
above £350 and are stated 81 cost less d?pre¢k?tion. Depreciation is provided
at lates calculated lo wrile off the cost or Valuat1 of fixed asse15. le$$ their
estim8t&d residual value, over their expected useful life on the folbw'ng basis..
Equipment
20% pa on reducing balance
c) Taxation
The branGh is registered a5 a charlty and 18 exempt from lax8ti0n.
dl Incoming Resources
Subscrsptions and donations and bank inter85t represent
the amount receivable during the year.
Shop takings, fundraising activities, Gift Aid,18ga¢ies and
memoriam donations are a¢¢ounled for in the year in
which they are r8Geived.
YAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMAL
BEDFORDSHIRE SOUTH BRANCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020
2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Cost
Balance Brought Forward
Additions
Disposals
28,648
469
29.117
recialion
Balance Brought Forward
Charge for the Yaar
Charge on Disposals
17,399
2,343
19,742
NET BOOK VALUE
2020
9,375
2019
11,249
3. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
No r8mun?fation vrns paid to the twstees in the year.
4. PROVISION FOR NEW SHOP
Funds have been ring fenced to finance a new 8hop in 2022
of £25,000.
5. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Emify Atkin officially resigned as Mèmber8hip Secretary in October 2020
Pa
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
BEDFOROSHIRE SOUTH BRANCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 ST DECEMBER 2020
6. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Ali50n Sullon, Branch Admln15tralor, 18 rei*ed lo ErnllyAlkln$. MembÈrghp Sacre13ry.
how¢ver there were no tranachon5 been parties during ihe year. Emlly Alkins reswned
in Oc10r 2020
Paula Brooks, 8ranch Treasurer, is relaleil to Gemma Brooks. Trustee who was tOpt•d
on 1010212020 however Ihere were no Iran8aciions bèeen partie$ durin9 the yèar.
ison Sutton, Branth Administrator, received a gross salary durinu the year of £21,825
12Q19- £21,000)
Door lo Door in¢om8 01 £25,173 was rec2ived Irom the National So¢ty ol the RSPCA
during thè year.12019. £26,739) However du& to the natlonal pandtmic, Covkl 19. £23,795 was
paid lo the Bfanch Emergency Ftsnd to help olhef branches slNggling linaneially durlng this
dilflcull time.
Pa
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
BEDFORDSHIRE SOUTH BRANCH
Re istered Charit No.. 252
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020
Parb8ry Davies & Co
Three Counties House
18a Victoria Street
Dunstable
8eds
LU6 3BA
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
BEDFORDSHIRE soufH BRANCH
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020
Sialement of Trustees, Res
onsibili
The trustees are required under the Charities Act 2011 lo prepare financial
statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the
charity's financial aclivilies during the year and of il's financial position at
the end ol the year (unless the charity ig &niilled to prepare aGcounls on
the aliernalive receipts and payments basis). In preparing the financial
slalements giving 8 true and fair vrew, the trustees should follow best
practice and..
Sel8ct suitable accounting policies and apply Ihem consistenlty.,
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
Stale ether applicable accounting standards and statements of
recommended practice have been followed, Subject to any departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
Prepare Ihg financial statements on a going concern basis unless il is
inappropriate to presume the charity will continue in opgration.
The Iruslees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose
with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable
them lo ascertain the financial position of the charity and which onable them to
ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable law and regulations.
They are also responsible lor saleguarding the assets of the charity and hence
for taking r8880nable steps for the prgvention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
Matt Ridley
Chairman
On behalf of the Trustees
Date '.
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ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
BEDFORDSHIRE SOUTH BRANCH
Inde
endent Examinews Re ort lo the Trustees ofthe RSPCA
Bedfordshire South Branch
We report on the accounts of the District Branch for Ihe year ended
31st December, 2020. which are sel out on pages 3 to 7.
Res
ective Res
onsibililies of Trustees and Examiner
As the charity's trustees you ale responsible for the preparation of the accounts
and you consider that the audit requirement of section 145 of the Chartties Act
2011 (the Act) does nol appty. It is our responsibility to state, on the basis
of procedures specified in Ihe General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners under section 145151(bl of the Act, wh&ther particular matters
have come to our attention.
Basis of Examiner's Stalemenl
Our examinalion was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given
by the Charrty Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the
accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts
presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual
items or dis¢losures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as
trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not
provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently
we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Inde
endenl Examiner's Re
In connection with our examination, no mattef has come to our attention:_
Which gNes us reasonable cause lo believe thal in any material respect the
requirements to..
keep records in accordance with section 130 of the Act., and
Prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and lo
comply with the accounting requirements of Ihe Act,
have nol been mel,. or
To whleh, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
underslaling of the accounts lo be reached.
Three Counties House
18a Victoria Street
Dunstable
Beds
LU6 38A
Parbery Davies & Co.
Accountants
Date..
2110712021
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
BEDFORDSHIRE SO
TH BRANCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020
Total
2020
2019
INCOMING RESOURCES
Subscripkn'ons & Donations
Adoption Donations
Legacies & Memoriam Donations
Door to Door
Fundraising
Gift Aid
Sale of Goods
Recycling
Commission & Other
Govgmment Grants
VAT Recovered
Bank Interest
2.316
11,520
1,328
25,173
114
5,246
26,560
1,810
85
18,092
8,106
28
2,782
8.055
341
26,739
2.031
536
46,410
3,491
20
4,535
95
98.378
95.035
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Direct Charitable Ex
endilure
Fostering
Fundraising Costs
Gift Aid Costs
Cost of Goods Sold
Shop Salaries, National Insurance & Pensions
Rent
Rate8
Shop Insurance
17,664
292
337
44S
22,079
13,080
168
250
15.367
989
4Q2
433
22,331
12,943
750
318
kj!
Equipment Hire
Light, Heal & Water
Telephone and Internet
Motor and Travelling
C18aning, Covid Costs & Refreshments
Repairs & Maintenance
Sundry Expenses
Credit Card Char9es
Depreciation
1.189
727
644
249
836
121
1.228
60
482
677
601
2,343
2,812
£ 61,162 £ 61.980
1,141
900
580
703
ROYAL SOCIEfY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
BEDFORDSHIRE SOUTH 8RANCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020
Total
020
Total
2019
Mana
ement and Administration
Staff Salarie8, National Insurance & Penslon
Branch Contributions
Aceounlancy
Lèg81 & Professional Fees
Hall Hire
Insurance
Postage & Stationery
Website & Computer Costs
Loss on Disp03al of Fixed Assets
Branch Emergency Fund Donation
22,087
1,378
2,184
1,383
115
831
314
559
21,428
1,378
1,570
51
704
120
326
23.795
52,826
26.217
113.788
88,197
NET INCOMING RESOURCES
I(RESOURCES EXPENDED
FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD
115,410)
166,016
6,838
159,178
150.606
166,016
Fund for paYment of loan lo HQ
Fund for provision of new shop
FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
150,606 £ 166,016
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
BEDFORDSHIRE SOUTH BRANCI-I
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2020
020
2019
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets (Nole 2)
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors and Pr8payments
Bank Trackor Account
Bank Current Accounls
Cash
9,375
11,249
3,712
3,755
47,624
129.080
34
163,868
53
167,633
180,493
CREDITORS - Amounts fallin
due within one
ar
Credilors and Accruals
1.402
726
CREDITORS. Amounts fallin
due after one
ear
Note 4
Branch Loan
1,402
726
NET CURRENT ASSETS
166,231
179,787
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
£ 175.606
£ 191.016
General Purposes Fund
HQ Loan repayment Fund (Note 5}
New Shop Fund (Note 6)
150.608
166,016
25,000
25,000
£ 175,606
£ 191,016
Approved by the Trustees on .
on their behalf by..
signed
Matt Ridley
Chaimian
Paula Brooks
Hon. Treasurer
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
BEDFORDSHIRE SOUTH BRANCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a) Basis of Accounting
The Financial Statemants ale prepared under the historical cost
convention, in accordance with applicgble accounting standards
and the Slalement of Recommended Practice on Accounting by
Charities.
b) Tangible Fixed Assets and Depréciation
Tangib Fixed Assets will be capilalised where they have an as-new value
above £350 and are stated 81 cost less d?pre¢k?tion. Depreciation is provided
at lates calculated lo wrile off the cost or Valuat1 of fixed asse15. le$$ their
estim8t&d residual value, over their expected useful life on the folbw'ng basis..
Equipment
20% pa on reducing balance
c) Taxation
The branGh is registered a5 a charlty and 18 exempt from lax8ti0n.
dl Incoming Resources
Subscrsptions and donations and bank inter85t represent
the amount receivable during the year.
Shop takings, fundraising activities, Gift Aid,18ga¢ies and
memoriam donations are a¢¢ounled for in the year in
which they are r8Geived.
YAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMAL
BEDFORDSHIRE SOUTH BRANCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020
2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Cost
Balance Brought Forward
Additions
Disposals
28,648
469
29.117
recialion
Balance Brought Forward
Charge for the Yaar
Charge on Disposals
17,399
2,343
19,742
NET BOOK VALUE
2020
9,375
2019
11,249
3. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
No r8mun?fation vrns paid to the twstees in the year.
4. PROVISION FOR NEW SHOP
Funds have been ring fenced to finance a new 8hop in 2022
of £25,000.
5. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Emify Atkin officially resigned as Mèmber8hip Secretary in October 2020
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ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
BEDFOROSHIRE SOUTH BRANCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 ST DECEMBER 2020
6. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Ali50n Sullon, Branch Admln15tralor, 18 rei*ed lo ErnllyAlkln$. MembÈrghp Sacre13ry.
how¢ver there were no tranachon5 been parties during ihe year. Emlly Alkins reswned
in Oc10r 2020
Paula Brooks, 8ranch Treasurer, is relaleil to Gemma Brooks. Trustee who was tOpt•d
on 1010212020 however Ihere were no Iran8aciions bèeen partie$ durin9 the yèar.
ison Sutton, Branth Administrator, received a gross salary durinu the year of £21,825
12Q19- £21,000)
Door lo Door in¢om8 01 £25,173 was rec2ived Irom the National So¢ty ol the RSPCA
during thè year.12019. £26,739) However du& to the natlonal pandtmic, Covkl 19. £23,795 was
paid lo the Bfanch Emergency Ftsnd to help olhef branches slNggling linaneially durlng this
dilflcull time.
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