REGISTERED CHARifY NUMBEK. 275326
Rewrt of the Trustees and
Unaudlted financial Ststements for thÈ YÈar Ended 31 De￿rnbel 2023
Royal So¢lety For The Prmntion Of
Cruelty To Anlmals Chiltern Branch
DUX Advi50ry Limited
Chartered Accountants
Kennel Club House
Gatehouse W3v
Aylesbury
Buckingharnshire
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Royal Society For The Preventiobb Of
Cruelty To Anlmals Chiltern Branch
Contents of the Financial Strtements
for the Year Ended 31 December Z023
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Eyaminer's Report
Statement ot Financlal Actlvltles
8a13nce Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
7 to 12
Oetslled Statement of Financial Attivitles
13 to 14

Royal Soriety For The Prȥention Of
Cruelty To Animals ChiltÈrn Blanch
Report of the Tru5tee5
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
The trustees present their repon with the financi31 statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023.
The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recomrnended
Practice applicable to charities preparing Iheir ac£ount5 in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of I[ela￿d IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191.
OBJECTIVES AND ACtIVlTtES
Oblertlves and alms
The objectives of the branch are to promote the work and objects of the National RSPU, with particular reference to
the area of the branch.
The key aim 15 to find suitable new homes for as many animals as posstble rescued by the Inspectorate, and to provlde
proper care for those who h3ve been mistrèated or abandoned.
The main actwitles to achleve this are the operation of an animal re-homin8 programme and to help provide
veterinary care to pet owners on low Incomes.
The trustÈes have reviewed the outcomes and achievements of Dur objertives and artivities for the year, to ensure
they remain focused on our charitable aiffls, and continue to deliver benefits to the public. We have complied with the
duty under the Charities Att 2011 to have due regèrd to the public benefit guidance published by the Commission.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable zctivitie5
The activities and achievements ol the charity during the year were..
We 5UPPOrted our local inspettors by t8king in. free of charge, mistreated or abandoned animals. intluding pets
whose owner5 suffer ill health or financial difficultie5 or pa55 Èway. The Society's Inspectorate13s well as providing
educatiOTI. information and advicel rescues anima15 in distress and enforces laws 3g3inst the cruel rni5treatment of
animals in England and Wales by bringin8 prosecutions.
We provided subsidised veterinary treatment for animals which are sick or injured and belong to local people on ltrw
incomes. This work benefits those on means tested benefits by giving them financial help to obtain care for
companion animals in need of veterinary tTeatment.
We provided subsidised neutering and microchipping of cornpanion animals for those in the Branch area on low
incomes. We do this by a voucher scheme. This work help5 to control dog/cat populations through neutering and
benefits those on means tested benefits by givln8 them financial help to neuter and microchip companion animals,
thereby promoting responsible pet ownership.
Anima15 in our cère received veterinary treatrnent, vaccination, neutering, micro-chipping and are a5se55ed for
rehoming. This work helps to control the incidence and spread of disease and suffering through vaccination and
neutering.
We rehomed animals in need at low cost to people willing and able to have a companion animal.
The organisation is erateful for the voluntèers who temporarily home animal5.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Flnancial position
During thÈ year ended 31 December 2023 the charity had a net deficit of -£31,96412021'. £5,605 surplus).
The charity has unrestricted powers of investment which must be exercise<J in accordance with the Trustee Act 2000.
The charity does not artively make investments and retains the bulk of the assets in bank accounts.
The charity aims to have reserves to cover the c05t5 èS50Clated with the activities for a year.
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Royal So¢lety For The Prevention Of
Cruelty To Animals Chiliern Branch
Report of the Trustee5
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
FUTUPE PL4NS
Thè charity inténds to continue with, and expand upot?. its existing activltSes, mainly a larger focus on animal welfare
and edutation within the community. The chanty plans to grow the network of fosterers that are available to care for
the animals to help support the tharity'5 central purpose.
The Trustees plan to continue to support the existing shop premises in 8uckingham. The shop is a key source of
income for the Iharity and ensuring that the shop is è succe55 15 importsnt lor the future of the charity.
The immediate focus for the future will be on fundraising to support the activities of the charity and. following some
rKent resignations. taking steps to identify and recruit new trustees to grow the current group ol trustees. The charitv
also plans to recruit a new full time branch manager who will be tasked with much of the day-to-day operations of the
charitv.
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Goveming document
The charity is controlled by its 8overnin8 document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
The tharity Is constituted as an unincorporated association. The charity operates as a separately registered branth of
the National RSPC& subject to its rules for branthes las updated in 20091.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Reglstered tharity numbei
275326
Prlnclpal address
20 Market Hill
Buckingham
Buckinghamshire
MK18 IJX
Trustees
Mr S Graham Chair
Ms L Palmer
Mr A Ctste
Mr D Rushmere
Mrs S Robbie
Ms C Watling
Mr N Pery Iresigned 3.7.241
Miss L Baker (appointed 13.11.231
Independeni Examlnei
Bianca Perrnal FCA
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Chartefftd Accountants
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Gatehouse Way
Ayle5bury
Buckingham5hire
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Royal Socrety For The Prevention Of
Cruelty To Animals Chiltern Branch
Reptsrt of the Trusteès
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
1111112024
Approved by order of the board ol irustees on
and signed on its behalf by..
Mr S Graharn- Trustee
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Indèpendent Examiner's Report to the Trusteès of
Royal Socièty For The Prevention Of
CrueltyTo Animals Chillern Branch
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Royal Society For The Preventlon Of Cruelty Tts Animals Chiltèrn
Brznch
I report to the charity tIU5tee5 on my examination of the accounts ol Royal society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To
Animals Chiltern Branch Ithe Trust) lor the year ended 31 December 2023.
Rèsponsibllities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Att 20111'the Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination ol the Trust's accou￿$ earried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying
out my examination I have followed all applicablé Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 14515llbl
ol the Att.
Independent exarninerf5 Statement
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material mattets have come to my attention in ttsnnection with
the examination 8ivin8 me cause to believe that in any material re5pect-
accounting ￿COrdS were not kept in respect ol the Trust as required by Sertion 130 of the Act,. or
the accounts do not accord with those records., or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set
out in the Charities (Accounts and Reportsl Regulations 2008 tsther than 3ny requirement that the accounts
give a true and fairw1￿1 which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concern5 and have tome ècross no other matters in connection with the examination ro which attention
should be drawn in thi5 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
8.p
Bianc3 Permal FCA
DUX Advisory Limited
Chartered Accountants
Kennel Club House
Gatehouse Way
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
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Date..
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Royal Society For The Prevention Of
Cruelty To Animals Chiltern Branch
ststement of Flnancial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 Dectrnber 2023
31.12.23
Unrestricted
fund
31.12.22
Total
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacie5
23,998
43.962
Charitable actIV￿leS
General
3,410
Other tradlng activitles
95,821
77,898
Total
123,229
121,860
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
General
97.984
66,143
Other
57,209
50.112
Total
155,193
116,255
INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
131,9641
5,605
RECONCILIATION OF FUWDS
Total funds brought forward
214,402
208,797
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
182,438
214.402
The note5 form part of these f¢nancial statements
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Royal Society ForThè Preventiix) Of
Cruelty To Animals Chilttm Branch
Balance Sheet
31 December 2023
31.12.23
un￿strICted
fund
31.12.22
Total
funds
Notes
FIXED A55ET5
Tangible assets
6,283
6.275
CURRENT ASSETS
Purchased Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
5.0(M)
7,718
189,326
5,000
7,688
225,694
202.044
238,382
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
io
125,8891
130,2551
NET CURRENT ASSETS
176,155
208,127
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
182,438
214.402
NET ASSETS
182,438
214,402
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
12
182.438
214.402
TOTAL FUNDS
182.438
214,402
The fin3nclal statements were approved by the Board ol Trustee5 and authorised for issue
and were s¥ned on it5 behalf by..
on
1111112024
Mr S Graham - Trustee
The notes lorm part ol these financial 5tstement%
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Royal Soclety For The Prevention Ot
Cruelty To Animals Chiltern Branch
Note5to the Financial Ststement$
for the Year Ended 31 Detember 2023
ACCOUNTING POUCIES
Basis of preparlng the flnantlal statements
ThE finèncial statements of the charity. which is a publSc benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in
accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reportlng by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practi￿ applicable to charities preparing their attounts in accordance with the Financlal
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191., Financial
Reporting Stsndard 102 The Financial Repofting Standard applicable in the UK and Republit of Ireland, and the
Chariiies Act 2011.The financial statements have been prepared under the historical c05t convention.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair. view and have departed from the
Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent requifed to provide a 'true and fair view,.
This departure has involved following the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement ol Recommended
Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland i55ued in o￿ober 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting
by CharSties.' Statement of Recommended Practice effettive from l April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
IncomÈ
All income is recognised in the Statement of Fin3ncial Activities once the charity has erititlement to the funds,
it is probable that the income will be retelved and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there Is a legal or constructwe obligation comrnitting the
charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement
and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is èccounted lor on an accruals basis
and has been classified under headings that aggregate 311 cost related to the tategory. Where costs cannot be
directly attr¢buted to particular heèdings they have been allocated to aCtivit￿e$ on a basis consistent with the
Use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment
but not accrued as expenditure.
Tanzible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each èsset over Its estlmated
Fixtures and Fittiings
Motor Vehicles
Computer Equipment
- 25% on cost.
- 5% over 20 years straight line
- 33% on cost
Individual items are capitalised when the Trustees deem appropriate.
Stocks
Purchased Stock5 are valued at the lower of cost and net reali5able value, after making due allowance for
obsolete and slow moving items. Donated 8otsds are included at estimated sales value.
Taxatlon
The charity Is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund attounting
Unrestrirted funds can be used in accordance wlth the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
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Royal Society ForThe Prevention Of
Cruelty To Anlmals Chlltern Branth
Notesto the Financial Statemènts. continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
ACCOUNTING POUCIE5- contlnued
Fund accounting
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
Hire purchase and leasing tommitments
Rentals paid under oper3tin8 lea5e5 are charged to the Statement ol Financial Activities on a straight line basis
over the period of the lease.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension
scherne are charged to the Statement of Financial ActiviEie5 111 the period to which they relate.
OTHER TRADING ACTMTIES
31.12.23
31.12.22
Shop Income
Sale of donated goods
Sub5 & membership5 income
92.341
2,910
570
76,694
1,204
95,821
77,898
SUPPORT COSTS
Gtsvernante
tosts
General
8,553
Governance costs include independent examination lees of £1,556 12022.. £1,386) in respect of the
independent examinalion and £1,63812022.. £1,458) lor other service
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 Oecember 2023 nor for the year
ended 31 December 2022.
Trustees. expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor lor the year ended
31 Oecember 2022.
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Royal Socigty ForThe Prevention Of
Cruelty To Anlmals Chiltern Branch
Notes to the Financial Statements- tontinued
forthe Year Ended 31 December 2023
STAFF COSTS
31.12.23
31.12.22
Wages and salaries
Other pension costs
30.524
392
18,833
378
30,916
19.211
The average monthly number of Èmployees during the year was as follows:
31.12.23
31.12.22
Average number ofemployees
No ernployee5 received emolument5 Ln Èxtess of £60,ODO.
COMPARAnvES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
All funds in the years ended 31 December 2023 and 31 December 2022 were unrestrlcted.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
ftttings
Plant and
machinery
Motor
vehicles
Computer
equipment
Totals
COST
At l January 2023
Additions
2,002
6.614
470
7.690
3,740
304
20.046
774
At 31 DetembÈr 2023
2,002
7.084
7,690
4.044
20.820
DEPRECIATION
At l January 2023
Charge loryear
2,002
6,491
280
1,538
385
3,740
ioi
13,771
766
At 31 Oecember 2023
2,002
6.771
1.923
3.841
14.537
BOOK VALUE
At 31 Oecember 2023
313
5,767
203
6,283
At 31 Oecember 2022
123
6,152
6,275
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Royal Society For The Prevention Of
Cruelty To Animals Chiltern Branch
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
PURCHASED STOCKS
31.12.23
31.12.22
Stocks
5,000
5.OLK)
DEBT0￿. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.23
21.12.22
Other debtors
Prepayments
3,IXJO
4,718
3,000
4,688
7,718
7,688
io.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.23
31.12.22
Trade creditors
Taxation and social seturitv
Other creditors
13,804
3,120
8.965
22,920
364
6,971
25.889
30,255
ii.
LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minimum lease payments under non-cance113ble operating leases fall due as follows..
31.12.23
31.12.22
Within one year
Between one and five years
In rnore than live years
24,740
72,IX>O
72.000
30,000
78,740
90,000
168.740
198,740
12.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.12.23
At 1.1.23
Unrestrltted funds
General fund
214.402
131,9641
182,438
TOTAL FUNDS
214,402
131,9641
182,438
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Royal Sotlety ForThe Prevention Of
Cruelty To Animals ChiltÈrn Branch
Notes to the Financial Statements. continued
lor the Year Ended 31 December 2023
12.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- eontbnued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incorning
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unre5trirted funds
General fund
123,229
1155,1931
131.9641
TOTAL FUNDS
123,229
1155,1931
131,9641
Comparatives for movement in fubsds
Net
movemÈnt
in funds
At
31.12_22
At 1.1.22
Unrestylcted funds
General fund
208,797
5,605
214,402
TOTAL FUN05
208,797
5,605
214,402
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted luMIs
General fund
121,860
1116,2551
5,605
TOTAL FUNDS
121,860
1116,2551
5.6CF5
A current year 12 month5 and prioryear 12 months combined position is as follows:
Net
mtsvement
in funds
At
31.12.23
At 1.1.22
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
208,797
126,3591
182,438
TOTALFUNDS
208,797
126,3591
182,438
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Royal Sotieiy For The Prevention Of
Cruelty To Animals Chiltern Branch
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
tor the Year Ended 31 December 2023
12.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined nèt movement in funds, induded in the above
are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resource5
expended
Movement
in funds
Unre5tri¢ted fvnds
Gener81 fund
245,089
1271,4481
126,3591
TOTAL FUNDS
245,089
1271.4481
126,3591
13.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions lor the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the year ended 31
Deiember 2022.
Trustees participate in fostering animals and are reimburseij any costs to the same effect as any otherf05terer.
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Royal Sotiety For The Prevèntion Of
Cruelty To Animals Chiltern Branch
Detailed Ststement of Financial Activities
forthe Year Ended 31 Detember 2023
31.12.23
31.12.22
INCOMEAND ENDOWMENTS
Lk)natlons and legacies
Donation5
23.998
43,962
Other trading activities
Shop income
Sale of donated goods
Subs & memberships incorne
92.341
2,910
570
76,694
1,204
95,821
77,898
Charitable activities
Re-homin8 income
3,410
Total incomin8 resources
123.229
121.860
EXPENDITURE
Charotable actlvotles
WaBe5
Pensions
Insurance
Advertis¢n8
Sundries
Re-homing expenses
Computer costs
Subscriptions
Travel
Animal costs
Waste disposal
Cost of Sales
Entertainrnent
Depreciation
Grants to institutions
30,524
392
2,052
2.692
1.250
27,364
456
35
641
I,ooi
25,456
515
1,906
152
13.359
45
317
88
765
14.270
11.275
184
475
20,360
89.431
66,143
Othér
Wages
Pension5
Other operating leases
Shop costs- rates and water
Shop costs- light and heat
Shop costs- telephone
rried forward
18,833
378
10,121
1,627
3,124
1,437
35,520
29,032
3,113
12,518
1.766
46,429
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Royal Society For The Prevention Of
Cruelty To Anlmals Chlltein Branth
Detarled Statement of Financial Activities
tor the Year Ended 31 December 2023
31.12.23
31.12.22
Other
Brought forward
Shop costs- prfnting, postage and stationery
Motor expenses
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
46,429
256
2,477
8,047
35,520
204
3,794
1,471
57,209
40,989
Support costs
Governance tosts
Accountancy and legal fee5
Bank interest
6,979
1.574
6.257
2,866
8,553
9.123
Total re50urce5 expended
155,193
116,255
Net lexpendliurèlllncomè
131,9641
5,605
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