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Bedfordshire South Branch Registered Charity No.259020

Annual Report The trustees present the annual report 2024

Celebrating 200 years of kindness

Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 2 .............................................................................................. 3 Declaration of Conflict of Interest Chair’s Report by Jo Byrne ......................................................................................................... 3 Reference and Administration Details ......................................................................................... 4 Trustees during 2024 ................................................................................................................ 5 ....................................................................................................................................... 5 Staff Accountants & Independent Examiners ...................................................................................... 5 Bankers .................................................................................................................................. 5 Volunteering ............................................................................................................................ 5 Achievements & Branch Statistics .............................................................................................. 6 Fundraisers ............................................................................................................................. 6 Microchipping Events ............................................................................................................. 7 Charity Objectives ................................................................................................................... 8 Statement of Trustee Responsibilities ......................................................................................... 9 Rescue and Foster Stories ........................................................................................................ 9 Benny & Teddy .................................................................................................................... 9 Brie’s Story ....................................................................................................................... 11 Our year in pictures - rescue gallery .......................................................................................... 13

Introduction

The trustees present their annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees are satisfied with the performance of the charity branch during the year and the position on 31 December 2024 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.

There were no conflicts of interest identified in 2024.

We always welcome interest and applications from possible new trustees. 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 2024, highlighting our achievements, challenges, and the path forward for our Branch.

We 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. In total, across five events, we have chipped 996 animals.

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 our fostering programme continues to be successful, and we have rehomed a total of 269 animals during the year, including cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and other small furries. This programme 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, co-ordinating the animal fosterers and volunteers, and ensuring the Branch adheres to all required organisational compliance. This year, we’ve been delighted to add our Branch Manager Assistant to the team to lend our Branch Manager a much-needed extra pair of hands! 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, RSPCA Bedfordshire South Branch 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 838040

Trustees during 2024

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 Claire Robinson, Trustee, from 16/06/2022 to present Barbara Grell, Trustee, from 21/10/21 to present Prash Thakkar, Trustee, from 10/02/2020 to present Lynda Harris from appointed 01/03/23 to present

Staff

Branch Manager – Alison Sutton Assistant Branch Manager – Michelle Brinkley 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:

✓ 171 cats
✓ 52 rabbits
✓ 46 small furries
✓ TOTAL: 269

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

Thank you to ALL our volunteers! We couldn’t do it without you!

Fundraisers

This year we held craft fairs throughout the years raising vital funds to continue our work locally. Our team, trustees and volunteers worked tirelessly to continue to increase fundraising to cover ever increasing costs. In addition to our craft fairs we held several Facebook auctions and

started to reach out and build our social media presence to support our branch, tell the stories of our rescues and most of all build a good reputation locally and to increase online donations.

Microchipping Events

On June 24[th] , 2024, microchipping became mandatory for cats and the Branch therefore prepared to support our local community of cat owners to be compliant by offering free microchipping in the lead up to and following implementation of this new statute. Whilst we remain unclear who maybe policing the possible £500 fine, we welcome more cats and other pets to be microchipped.

A microchip with up-to-date details is the golden ticket home….

We microchipped a total of 996 animals, including cats, dogs and rabbits at our local microchipping events across the year.

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

Benny & Teddy

In early September Beds South RSPCA received a request from a dog warden in Slough for an urgent space for a tiny little kitten, with just one eye and a cleft lip. We leapt into action.

He had been handed in along with his mum, dad and two siblings, following a member of the public fleeing a domestic abuse situation. A vet check deemed the kitten - said to be 12 weeks old - was in good health but TINY! An extra surprise for our fosterer who took him in was that the kitten came accompanied by one of his siblings, easily three times the size of his little brother!

The kittens were officially named: Benjamin Button-Sized and Theodore JetSetter....aka Benny and the Jets...but we soon settled on, simply, Benny and Teddy.

The Boys grew fast, and Benny's appetite is second to none...meaning he was soon only HALF the size of his brother Teddy! Two subsequent vet checks gave Benny and Teddy the thumbs up for rehoming.

Today, The Boys are in their forever home - with Sam and Hannah - as well as Charlie, Tony and Merlin, their three other cats. Tony is blind so also an indoor-only cat (as Benny is) - and he loves to give the family's newest members a thorough washing before a proper snuggle and snooze.

Brie’s Story

We can tell her story in the pictures….

Brie was suffering Pyometra. This is a serious uterine infection that affects unspayed female cats. It occurs within weeks of a cat being in estrus (or in heat) as a result of abnormal hormone changes. Bloody, purulent vaginal discharge and abdominal swelling are the most indicative symptoms of pyometra. Prompt veterinary treatment is critical because pyometra can be fatal if untreated.

As well as the Pyometra poor Brie had fly strike . Fly strike occurs when flies lay eggs on an animal, the eggs then pupate into larvae (also known as maggots) that feed on the flesh of the animal whilst they are still alive. This is, without a doubt, a very painful condition. It is also life threatening, and it is common for affected animals to go into shock once this process begins. Without treatment fly strike can be fatal.

Our volunteer spend many hours on a busy

layby trying to trap Brie. They did NOT give up! Brie was immediately taken to the vet, and everything was done to save Brie’s life.

Removing the maggots and Brie at the vet:

Brie today in her loving forever home and living her best life

All this suffering could have been avoided had Brie been spayed. But look at her NOW! What a tail, girl!

Our year in pictures - rescue gallery

We like to share. Here are some of our rescues this year.

REGISTERED CHARrrY NUMBER: 259020 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMEwfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECELMBER 2024 FOR RSPCA BEDFORDSHIRE SOUTH BRANCH Graha]n Hunt & Co Chartered Accountsnts Unit 15 Hockliffe Bwincss Park Wat]tig Street HockliffE Bedfordshire LU7 9NB

RSPCA BF.DFDRDSHtRE SOUTH BRthCH RF.PORT OF TFtE TRUSTEES for the Year F.nded 31 DecembLJr 2024 Th¢ trustees present ilieir repon with tlie financial staieinenis of the chai'ity foi" thc year etjded 31 D¢ccTnbei ?024. Tlie stees have adopted thc pi'ovisions of Accounting alld Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practic¢ applicable to clwkties preparing their accounts in accord)Ce witli tbe Financial R¢poitiiig Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ir¢12nd IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191. FINANL CIAL REVIEW Treasurers Report In 2024. our ndraISing efforts ¢ontinued to iinprov¢, alld we held a number of events which w¢re veiy su¢¢¢ssl, and our income from fimdr8isll)g 75 incr¢ased by over £6,000 vs 2023. Sales from Ol shop in Anipthill were dow) vs prsor year. and the TrnsTres, Branch nwiager and Shop Inanager are looking at ways to increas¢ sales in 2025. 0. adoption income was similar to prioi. year, althougli diie to thc licalth and neglect of the animals. prioi. to b¢ing placed in our care, lh¢ veterinary exp¢nses were signifjcaiitly ii)cr¢ased. However, we are very proud of QUT fostering and adopti011 protsrams whicli are very success1 alld an iniportant sepdscE that we provide tts thc ansmals we rescue and the community. We continue 10 work with vets and pet food suppliers to negotiate reduced fecs whei'e possible, but as the number of Anin]als in our care increase. it is inevitable thai costs associaied with thtir care and welfare will increase also. The trnstccs ntsde the decision at tbe begiilliing of the year to recruit a Brallch AssistarLt on a part lime basis io support the Branch il&aRagei". who li&d bcen working a significant amount of OvertMe. All the trustees Ive tiill tiine jobs, and tt is irLcrea5illgly diffielllt to recruEt voltecrs. The acldiiional pa011 expense for this position was not Intended to also increase income, but w¢ will be looking for ways to increase income to offset tl)is cost in 2025. We received a legacy in 2024 totsllÉng £177,718, with no Sp]riC request or rcstrictiojjs on how we were 10 spend this money. The trLiStees would like to invest this inoiicy, (in addition to the £25,000 fund we had previously designated for a new shop or otlier illvesunent}, ill a project that will noi tsnly allow us to help anInlS and our cotDmunity but will also provide an ongoiiig incoiiie stream. W¢ ryI1 continue to congidei options in 2025. Largely part to the addition of the Brach Assistant overall increase in payroll Costs, increase iii veterinary costs and i'eduction in shop sales, we would Iiave made a Ios5 In 2024 of approxsinately £31,000, if we had not received the legacy. W¢ covered this shortfall by utilizing existing unrestricted funds from prior ycars. All trusit%s reEllain conm]itted to die aim ot. inci'easing income. and wc are actively exploring investmeni OPPOLtunities, to further enhanc¢ the brancb and 10 ensure we have enough fuiids available to be able to continue canying out our ainazing worL coverllig all aspects of anunal welfare foi aniii)als in and out of olli. c&r¢, rescuing ai)iillals where necess&rv and supporting out fantastic t¢am of foslei's. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AN'D MANAGEMENT Governlng document The Chry is controlled by its governing do¢umenL a deed of trust aiid constitutes unincorporated charity. RLbERENCE AND ADlWItNISTIL4TIVE DETAtLS Registered CIL#riry number 259020 PrÈncipal address 34 Springfield Road Liiton Bedford5hire LU3 2HF Page I

RSPCA BEDFORDSHtRE OUTH BRANCH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Yexr Ended 31 December 2024 Trustees J Bsme Chair E Stratton L Carignan (resied 24.9.24) C Robinson R Rice (resied 8.6.24) B Grell G Hooper {Te$Ègn¢d 3.6.24) L Francis Ir¢sigDed 4.6.24) P Thakkar L Harris ITAdependent EIamlller Graham Hunt & Co Chartercd Accountants Unit 15 Hockliffe Business Park Watling Street Hockliffe Bedfordsbire LU7 9NB Approved by order of thc board of twstees on. . aud signed on its behalf by." Page 2

INDEPENDENT EXAlINER's REPORT TO THE TRUSTEF.S OF RSPCtl BEDFORDSHJRE SOUTH BIUYCH Independent examiner's report to the trustees of RSPCA Bedfordshire South Branch report to tbe charity trustees on my examinauon of the accounts of RSPCA Bedfordshire South Branch (the TntI for tLie year ended 31 Deceinber 2024.. Responsibllltles and basis of report As Ih¢ chaiitv tnistees of tlie Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts accordance wilh tlie requirements of th¢ Charities Aci 2011 ('th¢ Act'l. I report in respeci of my examination of the Trusvs accounts caiyied out U[£ Section 145 of th¢ Act and in carrying out iiiy exan]illation I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Con]]nission under Section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examiner's statemerAt Since your charitys gross inconie cxcecdcd £250,000 yoiir examiner must be a ineinber of a listed body. T can conlinn that I ain qualified lo undcrt8ke the exaTninatic>ii becausc l am a Tncmber of the Instiwte of Cliarteied Accountsnts in England aiid Wales. which is on¢ of ti)e listed bodies. I hav¢ ¢ompleted iny exaInation. l ¢onfJrn) that no nuterial maitcrs liav¢ comc to my attenrion in connection wth the ex2mination giving me cause to believe tl)at in any material respect-. acCOLting records were noi k¢pt in respect of tlie Trust as i'¢quir¢d by Section 130 of the Act. or the accounts do noi accord witli those records., or the accowits do not cOpIY willi tkne applic*bl¢ reQuirennts coiicernmg tli¢ fc>nn and content of account5 set oiii in the Charities (Accountg and Reports) Regulations 2008 otlier tlian any iequiremcnt that th¢ accounts gsve a trlle and fair view which is not a inatter considered xs part of an independent exanuiiation. I have no concerns and have come across no other inatiers in ¢onne¢tioi) willi the exaniinatitsn w which attention shoiild be drawn in this report in order to ¢nable d pioper understanding of th¢ a¢coullts' to be reacbed. Graham Hunt The Instittite of Chaiiered Accouniants in England and Wales Grah8m HuJr & Co Chwtered Accountants Unit 15 Hockliffe BUSesS Park Watling Stt'¢et Hocklitye Bedfordsbire LU7 9NB Dat¢.. Page 3

RSPCA BEDFORI)SFttRE SOUTH BRANCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfIviTtES for the Ye2r Ended 31 Deeelnber 2024 31.12.24 Total funds 31.12.23 Totsl fld9 Unrestricted nd Designated Fund Notes INcOLE AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legaties 208.990 208,990 36.633 Otber trading activities 91,871 91,871 88.768 Total 300,861 300.861 125.401 EXPENDITtrRE ON Charitable actiTritie5 Direct Cbaritsble 153,825 153,825 126,032 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDTfuRE) 147.036 147,036 (631) RECONCILIATION OF Furms TOMI funds brought forward 188,474 25,000 213,474 214,105 TOTAL FUNDS cARRD FORWARD 335.510 25,000 360,510 213,474 The notes fom part of these fllwicial gtatements Page 4

RSPCA BF.DFORDSlttRE SOUTH BRANCH BAI,ANCE SHEIF.T 31 December 2024 31.12.24 Total fiinds 31.12.23 Total fuiids Untestricied fund DeSignad Fw]d Nores FIXED ASSETS Tangible se1$ 5,461 5.461 7.282 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank 4.754 328.959 4,754 353,959 3,977 207.341 25,000 333.713 25,000 358,713 211,318 CREDtTORS AmouiiLs falling due Thrytkn"n one year 13,6641 13.6641 15,1261 NET CURRENf ASSETS 330,049 25,000 355,049 206,192 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CLUUiEh LL&BILITIES 335,510 25,000 360,510 213,474 NET ASSETS 335,510 25.000 36n,51 CJ 213,474 Unrestricted funds.. General fund Des]lated Fid 335,510 25,000 188.474 25.000 360,510 213,474 TOTAL jD 360.510 213,474 The finan¢ial statejncnts were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on and were signed on its belialf by.. .YTsJTrllstee C Robinson - Tru5t¢e The noies forni part of tbese flliancial stsieinents Page 5

RSPCA BEDFORDSHIRE SOUTH BRANCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEf*lENTS for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 ACCOUNrtNG POLICIES Basis of preparing the finallcfi statements The financial statements of the Chariry. wbich is a public ben¢fit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared i accordance witb the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accountillg and Reporting by Chariti¢s: State¢t of Recom]nended Practice applicable to charities prepating their accounts in ac¢ordallce with the Finattcial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and R¢public of Ireland (FRS 102) (effectivc l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 The FitiaDcial Reponing Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irelalld, attd the awitie$ Act 2011. The fitWLcial statcments have been prared under the bistorical cost convention. Income All illCOTD¢ is reCO)ised in the Statemwt of Fitiallcial Activities once the charity has entitiernellt to the fftll, it is prob3ble that the inctrme will be rweived and the arnount can be measured reliably. Expenditure LiabÈlities ar¢ recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation comrritting the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of e¢onon)ic benefits will bc requi& iti settlemcnt and the aTnount of the obLigation c2n be Jneasured reliably. Exp¢nditure is accouttted for on an accrnals basis and has bcen classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Wb¢re costs cannot be dirc¢tly attributed tr) particular beadings they have been allocated to activities on abasis Consistent the use of resources. Tangible red assets Depreciation ts prOd¢d at the following annual rates in orderts TrTite L>ff each asset tsver its ¢stinJatcd useful life. Taxation Tbc CIlty is exempt from tax on its charitsble aetivities. Fund aeeounting Unrestri¢t¢d fidS can be used in accordance with the charitablc objectives at tbe discretion of th¢ lrystees. Restricted fidS call only be used fL>r patticular restticted puryoses the objects of the charity. Restri¢tions arise wh¢n spccifi¢d by tbc donor or when fiLnds are raised for parti¢ular r¢stiicted purposes. Furtber explanation of tb¢ natll 2nd purpL¥se of each fiu)d is included in the not¢s to the financial statements. 31.12.24 31.12.23 Fundraising Sale of Goods Commission Door to Door 10.873 59.376 4.785 64,064 133 19,786 21,622 91,871 88.768 Page 6 ¢ontinued...

RSPCA BEDFORDSHtRE SOUTH B]14NCH NOTF.S TO THE FINANCTAI. ,gTATEMEliTS- contÉnued for the Year Ended 31 Dttember 2024 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION, AND BF.iN'EVITS There werc iio trustees, temuneration or oiher benefiis for the yeai ended 31 Dec¢niber 2024 nor for the vear ellded 31 Dec¢mbcr 2023. Trustees, expettses There were no 31 De¢enib¢r 2023. trustees. expenses paid for the year end¢d 31 December 2024 nor for the year end¢d COIMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FILNLNCtAL ACTtVITIES Uni'estiicted fi]nd Designated Flind Total fuiids llNCO.ME ND ENDOIfyIIIENTS FROM Donations and legaci¢s 36,633 36.633 Other trading acuvities 88,768 88,768 Total 125,401 125,401 EXPEPIDITURE ON Chariiable activities Dirc¢t Chai'itable 126,032 126.03: NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) (631) {6311 RECOLNCLLIATION OF FUNDS Total fid8 brolight forward 189,105 25,000 214,105 TOTAL FLTNDS CARRIED FORWARD 188,474 25,000 213,474 Page 7 continued.

RSPCA BEDFORD HIRE SOUTH BRANCH NOTES TO THE FtNAliCtAL sTATTrNTS- continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 TANGIBLE FLXED ASSKTS Fixtllrcs Pl2nt and machinery fittings Totals COST At l January 2024 31 December 2024 32,707 2.074 34,781 DEPRECIATION At l January 2024 Cbatge for year 26,469 1,560 1,030 261 27.499 1.821 At 31 December 2024 28,029 1291 29,320 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2024 4.678 783 5.461 At 3 1 Dcc¢rober 2023 6,238 1,044 7,282 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DIJE WTfHtN OTr ITAR 31.12.24 31.12.23 Other debtr>rs VAT Pr¢paiThents and a¢¢nd income 416 4.007 331 416 3.230 331 4,754 3,977 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE THIN OINE YEAR 31.12.24 31.12.23 Trade creditors Otber creditors 697 2,967 3.744 1.382 3.664 5,126 MOVEMEwf IN FUNDS Net movcmcnt in funds At 31.12.24 At 1.1.24 Unrestricted funds General Lknid Desiguated Fund 188.474 25,000 147,036 335,510 25,000 213.474 147,036 360.510 TOTAL FUNDS 213,474 147.036 360,510 Pag¢ 8 continued...

RSPC.A BEDFORDSlItRE SOUTH BRANCH NOTES TO THE FTNAliCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended .11 December 2024 MOVEMENI. IN FUNDS- continued Net movement in lldS, included in the above are as follows.. In¢omillg resourccs Resources expend¢d Mtsveineiit IR fiinds Unrestricted furtds Gencral fund 300,861 (153,825) 147,036 TOTAL FUNDS 300,861 1153,8251 147,036 Colllparattves for m(bvelltént In funds Net Ellovement in fund5 At 31.12.23 At 1.1.23 Unrestricted funds General nd Designated Fund 189,105 25.000 16311 188,474 25,000 214,105 1631) 213.474 TOTAL FUNDS 214.105 16311 213.474 ComparaEive llet movem¢nt in funds, included in tlie above ar¢ as followg.- Inconiiiig rcsourc¢s Resoiirces expeaded Movcinent in ftinds Unrestri¢ted funds Geiietal fund 125,401 1126,0321 16311 TOTAL FUNDS 125,401 (126,0321 16311 Page 9 continucd..

RSPCA BEDFORDSHtRE SOUTH BRADJCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- contlnued for the Yexr Ended 31 December 2024 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- eontinued A ¢lrent year l2 montbs aud prioryear 12 Tuonths colljbined position is as follows.. N¢t movcment in funds At 31.12.24 At 1.1.23 Ullrestricted funds Gcneral fLU)d Designated Fund I89.105 25.000 146,405 335.510 25,000 214.105 146,405 360,510 TOTAL FUNDS 214.105 146.405 360,510 A Current Ye 12 months and prior year 12 months ¢ombined net movement in fimds. included in the above are as follows.. Inco]ning resources Resources expended Movement in fid$ Unrestricted funds General fund 426,262 (279.857) 146.405 TOTAL FUNDS 426262 (279.857) 146,405 The Qen¢rnl Fd is available for use in fi]lfilling the genetal objects of th¢ Charity. The Designated Fulld represents fiS that have bee set &side to finance anew shop. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES Door to Door income of £21,622 w&$ rweived from the National Soeiety of the RSPCA during the year (2023: £19.786). No pay]nts were made to the Branch Emergenty Fund during the year or in the previous year. Pagc 10

RSPCA BEDFORDSHIRE SOUTH BRANCH DF.T AILED STATEMENT OF FINAN'CIAL AcfivITIES for the Year Ended 31 Decelnber 2024 31.12.24 31.12.23 INCOME AND EIS'DOTrVMEN'TS Donations and le%acies Adoption Donations Subscriptions & Donations Gift akd Legacie5 & Memoriam Donations Grants Received 22.926 4,895 3.451 177,718 23,570 3,339 7,658 2,066 208,990 36,633 Other trAdlng a¢t3vities Fiindraising Sale of Goods Conunission Door to Door 10,873 59.376 4,785 64,064 133 19.786 21,622 91,871 88.768 Totsl incomlng resources 300.861 125,401 EXPENDITURE Charitable A¢tivitie5 Sa13rkes, Nl & Pensions Rates atsd water Insui"an¢e Lkght and heat Teleplione & Inteet Sundry Expenses Fostering Fwidraislng Costs Gift Asd Costs Reni Equipmeni Hire Motor an(t Travelling Repairs & MatenanCe Plant and machincry Fixttjres and fittings Credit Card Charges 30,564 286 521 1,617 199 4,477 45,796 1.016 1.929 10,000 1,020 1,348 30,443 268 950 1.347 445 5.800 37,827 1,791 1.506 i 0,000 1,503 ?38 2,079 511 1,246 1.560 261 619 101,213 95,954 Support costs This pag¢ does not fonn part of the statutory financial statements Page 11

RSPCA BEDF0RDsEfE SOUTH BRANCH DETAILED STATEMENf OF FINLNCtAL ACTlVtTTES for the Year Ersded 31 December 2024 3 1.12.24 31.12.23 Suppt>rt costs Governanee costs Staff Salarxes. Nl & Pension Postsge and statioo¢ry Accountancy Website & Computer Costs Legal & Professional Fees Subscriptions 50.447 258 1,255 236 35 381 28,697 367 700 147 35 132 52.612 30.078 Total resources exp¢nded 153,825 126.032 Net ineollLel{expendlture) 147.036 {631) This page does not form part of the statutory fmancial 8tatcmeThts Page 12

RSPCA BEDFORDSlttRF. SOUTFI BR4NCH COINTELNTS OF THF, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 31 De¢ember 2024 Page Report of the Trustees IndependeT]t Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Aetivities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Stattments 6 to 10 Detailed Statem¢Dt of Financial Activities 11 to 12

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