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Bedfordshire South Branch Registered Charity No.259020

Annual Report The trustees present the annual report 2023

The year of the Mamas….

Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 3 Declaration of Conflict of Interest ........................................................................................... 3 Chair’s Report by Jo Byrne ...................................................................................................... 3 Reference and Administration Details ..................................................................................... 4 Trustees during 2023 .............................................................................................................. 4 Staff ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Accountants & Independent Examiners .................................................................................. 5 Bankers ................................................................................................................................. 5 Volunteering .......................................................................................................................... 5 Achievements & Branch Statistics .......................................................................................... 5 Fundraisers: .......................................................................................................................... 6 19 March 2023 – Spring Craft Fair .................................................................................... 6 1 July 2023 – Dog Show and Summer Fundraiser .............................................................. 7 30 September 2023 – Autumn Craft Fair ........................................................................... 7 Charity Objectives ................................................................................................................. 8 Statement of Trustee Responsibilities ..................................................................................... 8 Rescue and Foster Stories ...................................................................................................... 9 Misha’s Story – sometimes, our fosters don’t get rehomed but stay with us until the end… 9 Pumpkin .......................................................................................................................... 10 Why I foster…. .................................................................................................................. 12 The Year of the Mamas – Gallery ........................................................................................... 13

Introduction

The trustees present their annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023. The trustees are satisfied with the performance of the charity branch during the year and the position on 31 December 2023 and consider that the charity is in a strong position to continue its activities during the coming year, and that the charity’s assets are adequate to fulfil its obligations.

Declaration of Conflict of Interest

The branch has a comprehensive Conflict of Interest policy and mitigation strategy to manage the conflicts. Conflicted Trustees leave the room when appropriate and cannot partake in any discussions or votes related to the connected party. Each committee meeting begins with any updates to conflicts of interest. Decisions relating to any renumeration, pay or other benefit will always exclude conflicted Trustees.

The branch Board of Trustees in 2023 managed the following conflicts of interest: Jo Byrne (Chair) as a connected person to Patsy Coote (Trustee)

The Branch welcomed a new Trustees during 2023, Lynda Harris. We welcome applications from individuals both with an interest in animal welfare and the skills required to help manage the governance and strategy of the Branch. If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a Trustee, please email info@rspca-bedfordshiresouth.org.uk .

Chair’s Report by Jo Byrne

I am pleased to present the Annual Report for our RSPCA Bedfordshire South Branch for 2023, highlighting our achievements, challenges, and the path forward for our Branch.

One of the significant achievements this year has been the establishment of three pet food bank partnerships! These partnerships have enabled us to extend our support to pet owners experiencing financial difficulties, ensuring that their beloved companions receive the care and nourishment they deserve and, ideally, remain in their homes.

We also successfully launched our first free microchipping event in November 2023, aimed at providing essential identification for pets as well as giving those struggling with the cost-of-living crisis an opportunity to have their animal companions chipped without charge. We chipped 98 animals at our first event thus enhancing their chances of being reunited with their owners in case of separation.

Throughout the year, we organised several fundraising events to support our operations and welfare programs. These events not only raised vital funds but also increased community engagement and awareness of our small Branch.

I am delighted to report that we have rehomed a total of 248 animals during the year: 112 cats, 57 rabbits, 3 dogs and 76 guinea pigs and other small furries. This significant achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our staff, fosterers, and volunteers.

Our Branch is very fortunate to have a strong team of Trustees who have passion and determination in guiding our Branch’s success. We have our tireless Branch Manager who

manages the day-to-day running of the Branch, dealing with an ever-increasing number of calls for help, as well as co-ordinating the pet food banks, animal fosterers, volunteers, and ensuring the Branch adheres to all required organisational compliance. Our effervescent Shop Manager maintains the steady steering of our Ampthill Charity Shop, which continues to serve as a vital focal point for the local community – and donations are always welcome! The commitment and leadership demonstrated by the entire Bedfordshire South Branch team has been instrumental in driving our mission forward and ensuring the smooth operation of our charity and I thank them all for their dedication and tenacity, particularly during these financially trying times.

Despite our successes, we face challenges – from rising veterinary bills and the increasing cost of pet food, to the increased number of calls for support and, sadly, rehoming animal companions lost, abandoned, or whose owners can no longer afford their care. To address these challenges effectively, we need to explore strategies to enhance fundraising efforts, recruit more fosterers, and – where we can afford to – provide support to pet owners struggling with veterinary expenses.

As we push forward through another year, I am confident that we have a strong foundation to build upon. With the dedication of our robust team, the support of our community, and a focus on the future, I believe we are well-positioned to overcome challenges and achieve even greater success in the coming year.

In conclusion, I would like to express my gratitude to the Trustees, staff, fosterers, volunteers, branch members, donors, and the community for their unwavering support and commitment to our mission. Together, we will continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals!

Reference and Administration 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 838040Trustees during 2023.

Trustees during 2023

Jo Byrne, Chair, from 15/09/2020 to present Emily Stratton, Trustee, from 16/06/2022 to present Lindsay Carignan, Trustee, from 16/06/2022 to present Patsy Coote, Trustee, from 21/10/21 resigned 01/02/23 Claire Robinson, Trustee, from 16/06/2022 to present Rosie Rice, Trustee, from 16/06/2022 to present Barbara Grell, Trustee, from 21/10/21 to present Gary Hooper, Trustee, from 22/07/2021 to present Lisa Francis, Trustee, from 22/04/2021 to present Prash Thakkar, Trustee, from 10/02/2020 to present Dalinda Pani, Trustee, from 11/05/2015 resigned 01/11/2023 Lynda Harris from appointed 01/03/23 to present

Staff

Branch Manager – Alison Sutton Shop Manager – Marie Moir Deputy Shop Manager – Sharon Cutler Deputy Shop Manager - Tania Spittle

Accountants & Independent Examiners

Graham Hunt & Co Chartered Accountants Unit 15 Hockliffe Business Park Watling Street Hockliffe Bedfordshire LU7 9NB

Bankers

Barclays, 16 High St N, Dunstable LU6 1JZ NatWest, 81 High St, Bedford MK40 1YN

Volunteering

As a Branch we rely on volunteers to make our aims of helping animals in need and improving animal welfare a reality. Our volunteers provide the backbone to our work and make a huge contribution to prevent cruelty and promote kindness. The numbers of volunteers vary throughout the year. Volunteer roles include:

✓ Administration
✓ Social Media
✓ Fostering
✓ Driving and transport
✓ Events
✓ Fundraising
✓ Shop work
✓ Trustee

Achievements & Branch Statistics

We re-homed:

✓ 3 dogs
✓ 112 cats
✓ 57 rabbits
✓ 76 small furries
✓ TOTAL: 248

We are always looking for new volunteers and rely on their hard work and commitment to be able to do all we can to help animals in need. Volunteering with us is a great way to meet likeminded people who share the same enthusiasm for animal welfare. Anyone can volunteer and we encourage volunteers from all sections of the community. If you would like to find out - more, please e-mail: info@rspca bedfordshiresouth.org.uk

Fundraisers:

19 March 2023 – Spring Craft Fair

1 July 2023 – Dog Show and Summer Fundraiser

30 September 2023 – Autumn Craft Fair

Charity Objectives

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 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. 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 aims to help people in need with the care of their animals. The Branch helps 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. The branch offers help and advice to rehome unwanted animals or strays. We take 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 treated, vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped. We respond to enquiries from the public via telephone and email direct to the Branch Manager at: info@rspcabedfordshiresouth.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 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Commission.

Statement of Trustee Responsibilities

The trustees are required under the Charities Act 2011 to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year (unless the charity is entitled to prepare accounts on the alternative receipts and payments basis). In preparing the financial statements giving a true and fair view, the trustees should follow best practice and:

✓ Select suitable accounting policies and 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 a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume the charity will continue in operation.

The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity, and which enable with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity, and which enables and ensures that the financial statements comply with applicable law and regulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Rescue and Foster Stories

Misha’s Story – sometimes, our fosters don’t get rehomed but stay with us until the end…

Misha had already lived 16 fairly tough years but following her owner’s move to a new home in November 2022, Misha decided she wasn’t leaving ‘her garden’ and kept running away from her new home back to her old garden. Her previous owner dropped off food but soon the new owners occupied the house and started to renovate the garden. Misha took to hiding under another neighbour’s garden shed all through the chilly rainy spring of 2023 and steadfastly refused to be trapped – although we did inadvertently trap quite a few very grumpy hedgehogs!

The shed-neighbours earned Misha’s trust and, thankfully, caught Misha one morning but, upon being returned to her owner and subsequently escaping again – right back to the shedneighbours – it was agreed Misha would be signed over to the Branch once we caught her again, which was, thankfully, just a couple of damp weeks later. We already knew Misha had an open wound on her flank – she’d had it for a good few years – and, following several months of ‘living rough’ we knew it would be in a bit of a state. We might be a tiny RSPCA Branch, but we do EVERYTHING we can for those in our care, and after getting Misha's heart scanned to check she could handle an operation, our vet stitched up the wound as best as they could. Unfortunately, but not entirely unexpected, the biopsy showed cancer. Prognosis was 7-ish months. In that time, the wound would likely return and the cancer would spread to other organs like the lungs.

The incredible thing was that we did find a family that was prepared to adopt Misha – absolutely knowing she would only have a few months with them! Misha, however, was a shy girl and easily stressed around people and even just a few weeks ‘adjusting’ to a new home was a few weeks too many if you don’t have a lot of them left, so I decided Misha should stay with me until the end. And what a joy was Misha!! She was the most easy-going foster...loving her treats and, hey, if you're dying you can have as many as you can manage, right?! We spent many an evening with me whittering on about everything and Misha calmy, sleepily listening. Just enjoying each other’s quiet company.

In November, Misha started to show signs of heart failure. Heart failure isn’t particularly painful, but it is horrible and slow and so very, very exhausting. We tried meds but Misha utterly hated them, and I wasn’t going to ugly-force them down the sweet girl…so on 17[th] November we took our Misha for her last ever trip to the vet. She passed SO quickly in my arms – purring, of course. She was finally at peace without pain.

I shall miss my gentle, purry gal who would patiently let me wash the cancerous wounds that returned in several places all over her flank. She knew there would be a licky-sticky treat at the end, so persevered! I will miss my sweet ginger friend...she's been such an interesting journey. I had worried about her for so many months and was desperately upset when she started to deteriorate but, on the evening of her passing, I actually felt at peace about her for the first time in a very long time. Misha-Masha-Moo-Moo is sleeping the most peaceful sleep now and her ashes are buried in my garden next to the magnolia...love you, Baby Girl x

Pumpkin

Pumpkin was so named because he was found on Halloween in a field with his brother, no mum in sight. Both were very sick and only estimated to be 4 weeks old. They were taken to a local vet who tried for an hour to save the sickest kitten, but sadly the fight was lost. So, their attention turned to Pumpkin, medication was administered to clear up the infection causing his congestion and poorly eye, the vet was unsure whether his eye could be saved or indeed if Pumpkin would make it.

A lovely veterinary nurse couldn't bear to leave him in the isolation room overnight so took him home each evening and cared for him there and brought him back in during the days. I received a call to say a sick kitten needed a foster home. I'd never had such a young sick kitten before, but I agreed as poor Pumpkin needed help.

He was so tiny and adorable and a total mischief maker right from the start. I slept with him curled up round my throat for a week and gave him his medication 3 times a day. Slowly the eye improved and his sneezing and snuffling reduced. He had a regular Vet check, and they were very pleased with his progress. After 3 weeks he was congestion free, and his eye was fully healed.

At 14 weeks Pumpkin was ready to go to his forever home. We were so very tempted to keep him ourselves, he had stolen our hearts (how couldn't he have). But there are so many other cats out there that also need help so with a heavy heart and many tears we sent Pumpkin off to his forever home.

I have received updates from them, and Pumpkin has truly landed on his paws. He has a doggy friend and two teenagers to terrorise and is very much loved and cared for, with the best garden to go and explore when he's ready. Knowing he is happy and bringing joy to his new family makes all the tears worthwhile.

Why I foster….

Why did I become a fosterer? Because I love animals and wanted to make a difference to their lives! For most animals being in foster care is the first time they will feel love, warmth and they don’t have to worry about when they will next receive food if they have been dumped or are found as a stray.

Fostering is so rewarding as each animal that comes into your foster care have their own individual needs. Some stay for just a few weeks whilst some need some more TLC before they are ready to move onto their forever home.

A lot of people ask if it’s upsetting when they are adopted and move onto their forever home. The simple answer is yes, all fosters will say they miss each animal as they have their own character but its delightful to see them go to their forever home where they will continue to be loved and cherished and as a fosterer you are proud to say that you helped provide these first steps for the animal in question.

The Year of the Mamas- Gallery

RECISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 259020 TRUSTE TAL STATEMK ER 2023 FOR PCA BEDFORD HIRE SOUTH B Grahurl Hunt & Co Chart¢r¢d Ac¢ountants Unit 15 HoGkliffe Business Park Watling Strett Ho¢kliffe Bedford5hire LU7 9NB

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CA BED ORDSHIRE SOUTH B PORT OF THE fRL8TV.ES for the Year Ellded Detember 2023 Tr ttwie&8 present their ryort with the fJnallcia] statements of the Ch]ty for the year ended 31 December 2023. The Ust have adopted the provisions of A¢counting and Reporting by Charities.. Stst¢m¢nt of Recommended Practice applicable to chariues pr¢patillg their accounts IJJ a¢cor¢Jance witb the Ftsjallcial Rworting Standard applicable tbe UK and Rq>ublic of Ireland IFRS 102) {effectiv¢ l JaJLuary 20191. FtNANCtAL REvw ID 2023. we held a of fiuldraising cvents, some of which wer¢ more succ¢ssfid tban others whicb we have taken &$ a leanjing for future endeavours. Our in¢oEne from the8c activities were on parth prioryear. For the second y&qr nDYji we saw & significant increas¢ in income from QUT shop in Ampthill and it conunues to b¢ a positrve prsell¢e forthe local conrnutiity to leaTD about tbe work we are doing. Our adoprion income was doll from prior year, but we are tontinuin8 our fosteTing rehoming prow which ts still very 5ucc¢ssful and an Jnwonant service thative provide. We received no govcrnmcnt grants dunng 2023. but from RSPCA National we received & grdnl of £1,566 to support baby rabbits aud a 1 of £500 Mthich increascd our abjlity to provide pet fo¢xl to lo1 food b¥th. We also rtteivrd £l.000 froTh Tesco's blue token program to support th¢ local food barjk. We received door to door fimding frorn Nationa] of £19,786, which was dowll from the Prioryear. We ¢ontinu6 to Wotk with VE¢s' and pet food suppliers to n¢gotia¢e reth& fee5 where possibl4 but as the number of animat$ in our ¢ar¢ in¢reases. it is inevitable costs assoGiated with the1rCa 8md welfar¢ will Incre also. Due to continuing rises in 211 Vdtegories of expenditure. we saw an increase irt spending of appmximately £18,000 vs prior year and we madc an ovcrall loss of £631. This was prirnzrily due to inflationary factors. but the Trustees weed to fjoutinue serving the conllllunity ?dUS1& a llall amount of ot1rTn.strzthd fij1 in ots to do so. A designated fut)d of £25,IX)O remaills in place whilst we conlinue to search for a Pol1&1 second rctail prcmis¢s or oth¢r invt51rnent opportunity and the Tnxst¢¢s de¢i(ted to 'ringfcTLCe' £30,000 to enable us to support the community by as5isung ith tteuterixjg expenses in 2023 continuin8 into 2024. W¢ also spmt approKillrntely £1,000 on traijjing 2nd equipm¢Dt ¢0 ¢s¢&blish avery successful chippingprogr&m whi¢h M411 continue snto 2024. All ttustees remain ¢OmTnitted to the aim of inereasijig income. and we are actively exploring inve5knent opportunitie4 to fier cnballce th¢ branch and to ery%urt we have enougb fvnds available to be able to Colltitiue ¢gJryin8 Dut our anwing wort ¢ov¢ring a]1 aspects of anima] Welf for artimals in and out of our care. rescull animals wh¢re necessary and supporting our faLt&8tic tearn of fosterth3. STRUCTURE GOVERNAPICE AND mANAGELNT Governing docutt The charity is controlled by its govcming documen¢ a dted oFtrust and constitutes an un]nco0Tted eharity. REFERENCE AND ADMLYISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charlty nwnber 259020 PrincipaI addres$ 34 spri1fidd Road Luton B¢dford51Lire LU3 2HF Page I

REP T TO THE TRusfEES OF trrH BIL4liQH IDdepend¢nt ¢x#mkner's report to the trustees of RSPCA Bedford$hire Soutb Branch I report to the charity tnwe¢s on my exatllEnation of the a¢¢mts of RSPCA B¢dfordsTru Soutb Brauch (the Tr$1) for the year ellded 31 Decemb¢r 2023. RespoDs111ities and b3sls of report As the charity ttte¢s of the Tnt you are rwonsible for the pr¢paration of the accounts ID aGrdance with the requirements of the CharEties Art 2011 {'theAct?. I report in respect of my examination of the TtU5t's accounts carried out utsder Section 145 of the Act and in caTrying out ]ny ¢xaroiu*ion I bave followed all aPpble Dirxtiotts gLYen by the Charity ConJrnissionwid¢r Section 145{5)(b) of the Act Independent examiner's statement I have compl¢t¢d my ¢xamination. I confinn that no material tte15 have Come to my attention in coleCtIOn the ¢XaJlliDation giving rn¢ cause to be]ieY¢ that in atjy mat¢rialttspecL acGounting recor(L8 wcrc not kcpt itt rcspett of the TTUSt as required by Stitts) RegLdation5 2008 other than any rtquiremeni the accounts give a true and fairview which is not a matter coDsider¢d as part of au indep¢ndeut examination. I have no ¢onc¢rns and have comc acmss no othcr in eoJneetioJ Hitb the exanjitiation tts which attention should be drawn inthis report in ord¢r to ¢nabl¢ a pr0p¢runderst8dIE of the acGounts to bc rcached. Th¢ Institut¢ of Chartered A¢¢ouni#nts in England and Wales Gbarn Hunt & Co CharteredAccountants Unit IS HoGkliff¢ Business Park Wxtlmg Strect Ho¢kiiffe Bedfordshire LU7 9NB 28 May 2024 Page 3

RSPCA BEDF sotTfH B STATEMENT OF FfN ¢ Year Ended 31 Deeen)ber 2 CTIVITIE 31.12.23 31.12_22 Totsl fun(ts Unrestricted DesiBnated Fund fiwds Notes INCOME ATr4D ETrrDO1mEfS FROM DoDatioMS attd l¢gaci¢s 36,633 36.633 37287 Othertrading activities 88,768 88,768 80.742 Totsl 125.401 125,401 118,029 EXPENDrruRE ON Charitable aetivitie5 Direct Clwitsble 126,032 126.032 108,863 NET INCOThW(EXPENDITURE) {631) 1631) 9,166 RECOI¥CILIATION OF FLTr4DS Totsl fiu)ds brought foNard 189,105 25,1kn) 214,105 204,939 TOTAL FUNDS CARRtED FORWARD 188.474 25.000 213,474 214.105 Th¢ not¢s forrnpart ofthese fingncial ststements Page 4

RSPCA BEDFORDSHtRE 31.12.23 Tot21 funds 31.12.22 Total fimjés Unrestricted Desigllat&l Fund fimd NDtes FIXED ASSETS TIble assets 7.282 7282 9.872 CURJiENT ASSETS Debtors Cab'b at baDk 3.977 182J41 3.977 207,341 6.675 201,976 25,0(M) 186,318 25,000 211,318 208,651 CREDtTORS Amounts falling due Flithin one y¢ar (5.1261 {5,126) 14,4181 NET CURRENf ASSETS 181,192 25,1)Th) 206.192 204.233 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENr LIABIL[rS 188,474 25,000 213.474 214,105 NET ASSETS 188,474 25,1)IX) 213,474 214,105 UDrestricted fimds.. General fid Desigtwted FwJd 188.474 25,OIK) 189,105 25,0(K) 213,474 214,105 10TAL FUNDS 213,474 214,105 The fiTkqn¢ia] $tat&nents werc approved by the Board of Tntee$ aDd authorised for issue ott 28 May 2024 and were $i¢d on its behalf by.. J Bkn - Tnte¢ E Strattorl. Trustee The notes form pett of these financial statemellts Pag¢ 5

RSPCA BEDF S TO THE FINANCIAL STATELVIENI ror the Year Ended AccourfflNG POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial state)nents The fit)anti21 sraremeots of the charity. which is a public benefit entity urkn FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 1021 'Accountsng and RerA)rting by Charities.. StateTn¢nt of RMmended Pra¢ti¢¢ &pplirable to charities prq)aring their accounts in a¢¢ordJnce with the Financial Rwrting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ir¢land IFRS 102) {eff¢cltYe l laUary 2019),, Fin2ncial Reporting St9dard 102 The Financial Reporting Stsndatd appli¢able in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and th¢ Chatities Art 2011. Th¢ fil)?141 srai¢ments hav¢ b¢¢n prePad urLd¢r th¢ htstoricai cosi eonvention. All income is recognised in the Stat£ment Df FITonciJ] Activities once the chaity has entitl¢menr to the fund4 it is probable that tb¢ income will be reLeived and the arnout can be mcasuredreliably. Expelldithre Liabilities are recognised &$ exp¢nditur¢ as soon as there 1$ * legal or ¢on5truGtive obligation con]mitting the charity to that ¢xpe0dit¢. it is PTob&bl¢ th8¢ a transfer Of eeoDomic benefits will be required itx s¢ttlem¢nt and th¢ amount of the obligation call be measured reliably. Expenditur¢ is a¢couDt¢d for on an aGrrua15 bd5iS and ha5 been classified under headthgs thar aggate all Cost related to the category. Nvhere costs cannot be directly altiibllted to parn¢ular h¢adings they have been a]lo¢ated to aaivities on a basis Consistent with the use of resources. TADglble fixed Assets Depreciation is prowided at the followiDg allnual rdt<5 in ord¢r to writ¢ off ea¢h ass¢t over its estirnat¢d usefijl life. TatiO Th¢ Chlty is ¢x¢mpt from on its ¢harit2ble activities. Fund &¢eounting Unresthct¢d funds be uscd ll) accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the thee$. Restricted fjmds Can only be used for particular restricted purposes withiti the objects of the cbarity. ResttidioL% ayise when specified by the donor or when knds are raised for particular re$tritted pu4)oses. Furtber explatsation ofthe natLwe and pulpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financia] statements. OTHER TRADtNGACTIVTfiES 31.12.23 31.E2.22 Futthising Sale of Goods 4,785 64,064 133 19.786 4,386 53.592 97 22.667 Door to Door 88,768 80.742 Page 6 )ntinu¢d...

A BEDFORD BRAN NOT for the Year ued 31 D¢¢¢mber 2023 TRUSTEES, REMtrNE114TION AND BENEs There were no fftLStets' rcmuttcration OT Other benefits for the yew ¢nd¢d 31 December 2023 nor for the year ended 31 December 2022. Trn$tee$' ¢xpenses There were no tNstees' expenses paid for the ye& ended 31 D¢¢¢mber 2023 nor for the year ended 31 D¢¢emb¢r 2022. COMPARATIVES FOR TB£ STATEMENT OF FJNANCL4L ACTtvrrtES UrestriCted hjnd Desiated Fulld Totul funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donatio1 and l¢ga¢i¢s 37.287 37.287 Othertrading activitics 80.742 80.742 Totsl 118.029 118,029 EXPENDITURE ON Chatitable attivitles Dit¢¢¢ ChaTitobl¢ 108,863 108.863 NET INCOME 9,166 9,166 RECONCILIATION OF Ftrr(DS Total brougbt foThvard 179,939 25,000 204,939 TOTAL FUNDS CARIUED FORWAJiD 189.105 25,000 214.105 Page 7 ¢ontinued...

NOTES TO LIL ST.4TE ear Ended 31 December 2023 NT TAI4GfBLE FIXED ASSETS Flxtyres Pl1 and fittings Totals COST At l January 2023 alld31 Decenther 2023 32.707 1074 34.781 DEPRECtATtON Ai l J8nuary 2023 Charge for yezr 24J90 2,079 519 511 24.909 2.590 At 31 Decellther2023 26,469 1,030 27.499 NET BOOKVALUE At 31 Decesllb 2023 6.238 7282 Ai 31 De¢ernbtt 2022 8.317 1,555 9,872 DEBTORS: AMOLfNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE WJi 31.12.23 31.12.22 Other d¢btors VAT 416 3230 331 416 3,960 2,299 Prepaynents and acenl IA¢ome 3.977 6,675 CiiEDrroRS: AMouf4TS FALLL¥G DUE WITHIN of4E ITAR 31.12.23 31.12.22 Trade creditors Other creditors 3.744 1.382 2.233 2,185 5,126 4.418 MOV£NNT tN FUNI)S Nct movcment in fiLn(ts At 31.12.23 At 1.1.23 Unrestricted funds G¢neral fimd Design&ttsl Fund 189,105 25,000 {631) 188,474 25,000 214.105 (631) 213.474 TOTAL FUNDS 214,105 (6311 213,474 Page S COTJtinU...

PCA BEDF SOUTH B O TKE FtNLNCtAL STAT for the Year 31 Deeember 2023 S- eontinued MOVEMEf+fT IN Fi)f4DS- eontinued Net movement in Smds, included in the above are &s follows: Inco]nin8 rcsources R¢sourc¢s Movement expended ill fimds Unrestricted fvnds G¢n¢ral fund 125,401 (126,032} (6311 TOTAL FUNDS 125.401 (126,0321 {631) comparadv for movement in fund$ Nct mov¢m¢nt in funds At 31.12.22 At 1.1.22 Ullre5tricted funds Generaj fAind De5ignatedFund 179939 25,000 9,166 189,105 25.000 204.939 9,166 214.105 TOTAL FUNDS 204.939 9.166 214,105 Compalative n¢tnwv¢m¢Dt in fiJDds, included in the abov¢ as follows.. Inconing resources R¢S0¢¢S expended Mov¢ment fun(ts Unre5tricled fullds General fid 118,029 {108,863) 9,166 TOTAL Fuf4DS 118.029 (108.863) 9.166 Page 9 conttnued...

EDF BRAN NOTES TU I"HE NANCIAL STATE for the Year Knded 31 Detem r 2023 Continu MOVETrf£NT IN FUNDS- Continued A current yeax 12 rnonths andprior year 12 months ¢ombin¢d position is follows.. Net rnovement in funds At 31.12.23 Atl.1.22 Unrestricted fuDd8 Gtnetal fund Desigmated Fund 179.939 25,0(K> 8,535 188.474 25,(>0 204,939 8535 213,474 TOTAL FUNDS 21)4,939 8,535 213,474 A CUTrent year 12 months and prtor year 12 months combined ne¢ movement in fun included in the above are as follows-. tncoming resouKes Resources cxptllded Movement iti funds Unrestricted fvthds Gtxwal fiu 243.430 (234,8951 S J35 TOTAL Fuf4DS 243,430 (234.8951 8.535 The General Fund is availabl¢ for us¢ in lfillItig the genernl objects of the Chan'ty. The Dignated Fund represents fllnds that have been sei aside ro fiDall¢e a D¢w shop. RELATED PARTY DISCLoS£s Door to D¢)or incorne of £19,786 was re¢¢iv¢d from ttLe Nati(mal Society of th¢ RSPCA thllitig the year (2022: £22.66T). No payments were mad¢ to th¢ Bran¢h Emerg¢n¢y Fund during the year or in the prouS y. Page 10

CABE FORD so ETAED TEMEThT OF FINANC r the Year End d 31 December 202 31.12.23 3 1.12.22 INCOME AND Ef4DOllTrtEprFs Dou&tioD5 and l¢gacits Adoption DonatioDs SubscrEptions & Donation5 Gsft aid L¢gari & Memoriam DonatiLn5 Grallts R¢c¢iw¢d 23,570 3,339 7,658 29.415 3.666 4,076 130 2.066 36,633 37.287 Other trxding artiiqtie8 Fundraisillg Sale of Goods Commission Doorto Door 4.785 64,064 133 19,786 4386 53.592 97 22.667 88,768 80.742 Total in¢omkng resoure 125,401 118.029 EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Sa]aTie4 NI & Pensions Rates alld wzter tn5uran¢e Light beat Telephotke & Intemet Sundry Expen5CS Fostenng Fu1]dTlg Costs Gift Aid Costs Cost of Goods Sold 30.443 268 950 1347 445 5.800 37,827 1,791 1.506 28,967 498 739 868 630 1,631 27.002 1,587 277 75 10.329 1.593 609 1,350 2,773 519 718 lo,0 1,503 Equipment Hire Motor and Trdvellsng Rcpairs & Maint¢ll8nce Plant and machinery Fixtures and fittings Credit Card chS¢s 238 2.079 511 95.954 80,165 Support Costs This page does not fDtJn part of the Statutory financia] statements Pagell

PCA BEDFORD oirrH BRANCH DETAILED STATEMEhT OF TrIN.4N for the Year Ended 31 De£ ber 2023 31.12.23 31.12.22 Support Costs Governance Costs Stxff Sa]drie& Nt & Pensio Postage and ststtonery AOuntan WebsAte & Computer Costs Lcgal & ProftssiQn Fces Subscriptio 28,697 367 700 147 35 132 25.493 275 1,409 840 35 646 30.078 28,698 Totsl resources expended 126,032 108,863 Net (pendItrev1nCOD1¢ 16311 9,166 This page does not foTrn Part ofthe sratutory financial statemeuts Pag¢ 12

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