ROYAL SOCIEfY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTYTOANIMALS
Mllton Keynes & North Buckinghamshlre Branch
Registered Charity Number: 275415
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Fortheyear Ended 31 December 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS
Charity Nam
Royal Societyforthe Prevention of Crueltyto Animals- Milton Ke￿e3 & North Buckingh8mshirg
Branch
Re￿$￿Ted Charity Numbar:
275415
Trustees who servad duringtha year:
Jayne Barciay (Chair)
Zoe C(K)kson Isecretaryl
Amand8 Perkins (freasurer)
Sally Jessop (Animal Welfare)
F8lth Bkrtton (HR)
R8cheiT8yier
Independent Examlner:
Sandeep K8ur
TRUSTEES'ANNUAL REPORT
For the Year Ended 31 December 2025
The Trustees presenttheirAnnual Report and FFnallcial Statementsforthe ye8r ended 31 December
2025.
The fin8D¢ial st8tements have been prepared in accordan¢e with:
The Charities Act 2011
The Flnanclal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102}
The Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting bycharities (FRS 102}

CHAIRIS STATEMENT
As the Trust86s present the accounts for the year ended 31 DeceTnber 2025, they reflect on a year of
8UStained challeng8 and continued growth in d8mand for animalwelfare services across MiEton
Keyne5 and North Buckinghamshire.
Duringthe year under review. the branch experienced the highest18vel of 2nimal intake seen in
recentye8r$. Thls reflects both heightened need wtihin the community and continued public
confidence in the branch.
The Trustees recognisp this trust as both a responsibility and a driverfor maintaining effective.
compassionate and sustainable welfare provision.
ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Throughout 2025:
631 anlmais weretaken into care (2024: 4351
Over700 anlmeis were neutered
236 public-owned animals supported via welfare assistance
447 cats rehomed
61 smallanimals rehomed
48 trap. neuter and release cases completed
Thesefigures refl8Ct signrficant operational effort and coordinatlon between staff and volunteers.
Investmant in communications and social medi8 reduced rehomingtimes and improved placement
efficiency.
VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF
The branch remains approxim8tety 90(%6 volunteer-led. supported by over 100 volunteers across
welt8Fe. fostering. retail. administration. fundraising and governance functions.
P81d steff, particularly shop managers 8nd asslstants, underpln theflnanclal sustalnability of the
branch. Animal coordinators continue to manage complex welfare c88es with professionatism end
compassion.
GOVERNANCE AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Th8 branch strengthened govemance through:
Establtshment of è skilled Board of Trustees
Defined oversight responsibiltties across IT. HR. and Marketing & Communications
Enhanced financial monitoring processes
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Strategic declsions duringth8 year Includ8d:
Closure of th8 N8w Bradwell 8hop
Plans to reopen In 2026 as an onllne dlstributlon hub
Reductlon Inw8lfarevou¢her budgets
These actlons were undertak8n to safeguard long-term financlal sustainabllity.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The charity Is governed by its constitution and operates as a branch ofthe Royal Societyfor the
Preventlon of Crueltyto Animals.
Trustees are appointed based on requlred skius and are responslble for:
Strategic diraction
Govern8nce oversight
Flnancial stewardship
Riskmanagement
Truste88 are not remunerated.
Day-tO•d8y operatlons 8re dellvered by staff and volunt88rs under defined operational roles.
RISKMANAGEMENT
Key rlsks Identlfled Include:
Increaslng dern8ndforservices
Income volatility, particularLy legacy Income
Rlslngveterinary costs
Mitigatlon measures Include:
Regular financial monltoring
Maintenance of reseNes
Diversitication of income streams
Deposit management through National Savings & Investments
RESERVES POLICY
TheTTUSte8s alm to malntain free reserves equival8ntto &£ months of oper8tlng expenditure in
order to:
M8n8ge income fluctuations
Respond to Increased demand
Ensure operationalcontinuity
Atyaarend, r&sèNes exceeded thetarget range du8to legacylncome r8celved durlngtheyear.
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PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT
TheTrustees confirm compllance wlth Sectlon 17 of the Charlti88 Act 2011 and have had due reg8rd
tothe Charitycommis8lon'¥ guidancé on publlcbenefft.
The ch8rlty déllvers public benèfit through:
Preventlon of cruelty to anlmals
Rélief of gnlrnal SLrffèrlng
Promo￿On of responsible pet ownershlp
Neutsrlng and wellare assistanca schem8S
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Flnan¢lal Performance
The charity reported a surplus of £83.433 (2024: deflclt £17,925).
Totallncome: £468.438 (2024". £314.131)
Total exp8nditure: £385,005 {2024.. £332.055)
Tre surplus was18rgely attributable to legacy income received duringthe year.
Vet6rinarytrestm8nt remains the iarg8St area of expendltur8.
Flnanclal Positlon
As at 31 December 2025:
Unrastrlcted funds: £546,259
RgStrict6d funds: £3,245
Totalfunds: £582,673
Net as8et$ comprised:
Fixed assets.. £54,405
Net current assets: £528,268
TheTrustges consid8rth8 ch8rtyto b6 8 goln8concem.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For the Year Endad 31 December 2025
Oonatlons& Legacles
Charitable Actlvlt168
161,907
272,317
19,750
12,422
2,042
52.812
227,110
17.656
15,066
1,487
314,131
OthèrTradingActlvltles
Investments
Other Income
TDtalln¢ome
468.438
Ralslng Funds
VeterlnaryTreatment
Wages and Salaries
Rent
4,870
164,411
131.029
3,492
146.037
91,409
29,596
61,521
332,055
27,504
57.191
OtheT Oper8ting Costs
Total Expendtture
385.005
Net Movoment In Funds: £83,433 (2024: 217.925 deflcit)
Funds Brought Forward: £499,240
Funds Carried Forward.. £582.673
BALANCE SHEET
Asat31 December2025
Fixed Assets
54,405
548,400
-20.132
528.268
582.673
66.650
443.475
-10,885
432.590
499.240
CurrentAssets
Creditors (due within one ye8r)
Netcurrent Assets
Total NetAssats
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Notas to th8 Flnanclal Statomonts
1. Ac¢ountlng poilclas
The fln8nclal statements have been prapared underthe hlstorlcal cost conv8ntlon and in
accordanc8 with
the Charltl98 Act 2011
FRS 102
the Charltie8 SORP (FRS 102)
Income
Income 18 recognised whenthe charityls entitiedto the Income, recelptls probable, 8ndtheamount
can be measured reliably.
Expendkure
Expenditurels recognised onan accruals basls and Includes irrgcoverableVATwhereappiicable.
2. Funds
Fund
Balance b/f {£)
Movement (£}
Balance clf (£)
Unrestrlcted
499.240
47,019
546.259
Restrlcted
3,345
Total
499,240
83,433
582.673
3. Stafl costs
Totalstaff c08ts for the year w8ra £131,029.
4. Trustee remuneration and expanses
No truslees raceived remuneration or expens8s duringthe year.
5. Related partytransa¢tlons
There were no related partytransa¢tlon$ duringthe year.
6. Tangible Flxed Assets
Depreciatlon 18 provlded on s straight-llne basis overihe estlmated useful iiv6s of the assets.
Retall&Offlce
Fixture8 and Flttlngs
Motor Vehicles
Computer Equlpment
5 Year Strsight Line
S Year Straight Llnè
6 Year Straight Line
3 Year Straight Line
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R0taii&offiee
Flxturo$ artd
MotorV•hlcEe
Computar
qulpntènt
Catt•ry
Totsl
Co$torValuAtTon
At 1stJan2025
14,092.69
lo,091￿3
9S7.39
60.487.86
85.839.47
Addltions
227.43
227.43
Disposgl
At31 Dec8mber2025
14.0gz.8g
10.091.53
1,194.82
60.487.86
Deprocl8tlon
At 1stJan2025
3.097.42
8.479.S9
589.91
6022.93
18289.95
Ellmlnated on Disposat
Chargeo(Ih8Y8ar
At31 Oec&mber2025
laccumulated depr8¢t8tionl
1.670.17
1,611.84
258.22
8.931.
12.471.93
4,767.J9
10,091.53
848.13
15,754.63
21A61.88
Net Bookvdlu
At 1StJan2025
10.995.27
1.611.84
377.48
53.664S3
66.649.52
At310oGgmbpr2025
9,325.10
3d6.69
44,733.23
54,405.02
Approved bythe Board otTruste8s in Juno 2026 and signed on their behalf:
Jayne BarclayFCCA
Chalr of Trustees
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
I reportonthe accountsof the ch8rltyfortheyear8nded 31 December2025.
In connectlon wfth my 8xamlnatlon, no matter has comè to my attentlon:
1. Whlch g￿8$ re8sonable c8use to believe that, In any mater181 respect. the requlremènts to
k88p accountlng records in 8ccordancewfth sectlon 130 ofthe Chariti88 Act 2011 8ndto
prepare accountswhlch accord wlththose records have notbeen m8t; or
2. Towhlch. in myopinlon, Sttention shouLd be drawn in ord8rto enabl8 proper underst8ndlng
ofthe accounts.
Sandeep Kaur
Independent Examiner
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