Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Doncaster, Rotherham and District Branch)
Annual Report & Accounts 2022
Registered Charity No: 506259
RSPCA Doncaster, Rotherham & District Branch Registered Charity No. 506259
For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2022
| Report Contents | Page |
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| Trustee Report | 1 to 6 |
| Branch Treasurer’s Report | 7 |
| Retail Report | 7 |
| Legacies & Donations | 7 |
| Chief Inspector’s Report | 8 to 10 |
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| Branch Accounts Contents | |
| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
| Statement of Trustees Responsibilities | 2 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Cash Flow Statement | 6 |
| Notes to the Cash Flow Statement | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements |
8 to 15 |
RSPCA Doncaster, Rotherham & District Branch
Registered Charity No. 506259
Annual Trustee Report For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2022
Legal status
The Branch consists as an unincorporated association with its own charity number: 506259. The principal office is at Great North Road, Bawtry, Doncaster DN10 6DE.
The Branch consists of the Animal Shelter at the Great North Road, Bawtry, Doncaster DN10 6DE and three charity shops at Rossington, Thorne and Bawtry.
The Branch is managed by volunteer trustees who must be willing and able to give time to the efficient administration of the charity. The Trustees must act reasonably and prudently in all matters relating to the charity and must always bear in mind the interests of the charity. They have the general duty of protecting all its property and they are responsible for the solvency and continuing effectiveness of the charity and the preservation of any endowments. They must exercise control over its financial affairs.
Trustees
The Trustees during the year under review were:
S Colley - Chair C Pickard D Southall (resigned 28.1.2022) N Horton - Treasurer (resigned 10.8.2022) G Howard - Deputy Chair (resigned 6.1.2022) C Kirby - Secretary J Doubtfire (appointed 12.1.2022) D Burkinshaw P A Mettam - Treasurer (from 10.08.2022) A Elgey (resigned 12.1.2022)
Trustees are elected annually at the Annual General Meeting of charity members (who are eligible to vote after 3 months’ membership or more). Up to three trustees may also be co-opted by the committee of trustees during the year. Prospective trustees are required to fill in an Expression of Interest form, attend at least one trustee meeting as guests prior to standing for election or seeking co-option. Trustees are required to accept the animal welfare policies of the national RSPCA and to agree to operate within the terms of the Branch Rules.
Trustees receive internal induction training and may also receive training from the national RSPCA and its representative (the Branch Partnership Manager) from time to time. Trustees also obtain access to the Link, an intranet of useful information for the management of Branches.
Trustees set the strategic objectives for the Branch and set an annual budget, which includes annual targets for fund raising, charitable activity (adoptions, case animal boarding, neutering, micro chipping and welfare assistance, veterinary work etc.).
Trustees delegate the day to day running of the charity to the Chief Executive who reports in person monthly to the trustees and provides financial and animal welfare performance statistics monthly.
A Trustee Code of Conduct outlines the expectations of a trustee, including their relationship with management and staff and their conduct at trustee meetings.
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RSPCA Doncaster, Rotherham & District Branch
Registered Charity No. 506259
Annual Trustee Report For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2022
Governing document
The charity is governed by the Branch Rules as set by the National RSPCA, a separate charity. The most recent Branch Rules edition is 2012. The main charitable aim is the same for both charities – to promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals and to do all such lawful acts as are considered conducive or incidental to the attainment of these objectives.
The charity has the specific charitable aims outlined in the Branch Rules to rehabilitate and rehome animals, prioritising animals rescued by the National RSPCA Inspectors. The charity is also required to promote responsible pet ownership, by promoting neutering and micro chipping of appropriate animals.
Risk analysis
The major risks identified are:
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Loss of reputation through error, fraud, national adverse PR
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Loss of income through error, fraud, national adverse PR
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Insufficient funds to cover the costs of animal welfare activities.
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Maintaining excellent standard of animal welfare
It is the opinion of the Trustees that the Branch’s policies, procedures, and controls are adequate to mitigate financial and reputational loss through error or fraud and to maintain the future viability of the Branch.
Reserves policy
The Branch holds reserves in order that levels of service provided for animal welfare may be maintained should there be a reduction in incoming resources.
Reserves in this context mean funds freely available for the Branch’s general purposes after all commitments have been met.
The Branch has unrestricted reserves as of 31[st] December 2022 of £ 576,104. It is the opinion of the Trustees that the reserves are sufficient to meet any reduction in incoming resources.
Review of activities
Our vision: to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion.
Our mission: our reason for being is to rehabilitate and rehome animals in our care.
The operation settled back into normal working following the necessary adaptations required to continue our work during COVID.
The strategic plan was refreshed to reflect the changes in high street retailing, centre opening and the safe selection and adoption of animals.
The plan focused on animal, financial and colleague welfare and the continued sustainability of the Branch, and this was successful thanks to the dedication of our paid colleagues, volunteers, supporters of the branch and the RSPCA Inspectorate.
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Plan part 1 Beacon of Animal Welfare Excellence – animal boarding experience and fast effective rehoming
RSPCA Doncaster, Rotherham & District Branch
Registered Charity No. 506259
Annual Trustee Report For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2022
Review of activities - continued
Some of the COVID ways of working have been incorporated into normal business working at the animal centre, and we cared for 1100 animals during 2022. Supporting our veterinary needs, we have developed a working relationship with RSPCA Newbrook Hospital and continue to work on a day-to-day basis with Peak Vets Sheffield.
The Centre supports predominantly domestic animal needs however we do provide additional emergency interim relief to the Inspectors for wildlife cases. The animals arriving at our care all have individual stories of cruelty, neglect or misfortune, and the reliance on our services in the Doncaster and Rotherham area is acute.
Plan part 2 Recognised - our local profile, and our shop window presence online and social media.
Fund Raising/Community
We held four reunions for previously adopted dogs and held three dog walks over the year. A Wedding fair, photo shoots, Easter Disco for children, drag show, and Christmas Fair were all very popular and our annual dog show was bigger and better than ever.
New for 2022 was a cookbook which together with our annual calendar – all the animals featured were adopted from the centre – take up was particularly good.
Our friends at Lakeside shopping centre have enabled holding a monthly branded stall to sell pet supplies and a pickup point for our van collection for donated items.
We made many more items to sell too including treat boxes, mugs and goodie bags. Donated food with close use by dates that cannot all be consumed at the Centre has been donated to local animal charities and for local communities in our charity shops. We were honoured to reach the finals of the Doncaster Awards under Best Local Charity which is a great Team recognition.
Corporate
We held more corporate volunteer days than ever before with many more Companies or divisions in Companies choosing us for their CSR days. Feedback has been very positive about their experience, and for us at the Centre, has been very rewarding and saved hundreds of pounds in costs.
Volunteers
In 2022 our focus was to develop and expand our volunteer group to help on centre and at events, and in addition increased our network of animal fosterers.
Online and Retail
Online Sales performance has increased by +85% in 2022 and eBay sales and visitors increased +50% by participating in webinars and events to promote the site online. Depop now has over 3500 followers to the site combined with a Wholesale site and the support of the Depop community and team has enabled us to participate in live stream online chats to discuss our
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Charity’s ethos, supported by push notifications this has helped us launch the site to a far wider au
RSPCA Doncaster, Rotherham & District Branch
Registered Charity No. 506259
Annual Trustee Report For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2022
Review of activities – continued
Retail Shop performance has remained consistent throughout 2022 and income from all three shops achieved budget.
Plan part 3 Sustainable Future – our income generation and governance: Income has increased year on the year, supported by continued legacies and donations, and together with a reduction in costs against budget, the year financial results are positive.
The 5-year operating license has been renewed by RSPCA National. Colleague development has been maintained, with an average of 6 days training per individual.
The kennel refurbishment has started albeit slower than we planned, and the hatches have all been replaced.
Support from key sponsors has been very much appreciated, with Boohoo and Amazon in particular continuing their support and in addition Next and PLT.
Customer experience remains a key measure for us, and we monitor and encourage feedback. A high standard of service has been maintained throughout even given the restricted operating conditions, with 98% satisfaction from our feedback forms.
Related parties
There have been no related party transactions in the period 1st January – 31st December 2022.
Objects and public benefit statement : O
The RSPCA Doncaster, Rotherham and District Branch is an unincorporated charitable association and a separately registered branch of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (the Society), carrying out its direct animal welfare work in the areas of Doncaster and Rotherham.
The objects of the Branch are to promote the work and objects of the Society - to promote kindness and to prevent or suppress cruelty to animals by all lawful means - with reference to the area of the Branch, in accordance with the policies of the Society.
The trustees have reviewed the outcomes and achievements of our objectives and activities for the year, to ensure they remain focused on our charitable aims, and continue to deliver benefits to the public. We have complied with the duty under the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Commission.
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RSPCA Doncaster, Rotherham & District Branch
Registered Charity No. 506259
Annual Trustee Report For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2022
Advancement of animal welfare
Under the Charities Act 2006, the advancement of animal welfare is recognised as a distinct statutory charitable purpose. This legislation and the Animal Welfare Act of the same year indicate an acceptance by society that treating living creatures with compassion has a moral benefit for the public. Whilst this public benefit is clear, it is sometimes difficult to quantify and must be balanced 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 next section of this report highlights the Branch’s main activities and demonstrates the benefit provided to the public. All our charitable activities focus on promoting kindness and preventing or suppressing cruelty to animals and are undertaken to further these purposes for the public benefit.
Charitable activities pursued for the public benefit
We support our local Inspectors by taking in, free of charge, mistreated or abandoned animals, including pets whose owners suffer ill health or financial difficulties or pass away. The Society’s Inspectorate (as well as providing education, information, and advice) rescues animals in distress and enforces laws against the cruel mistreatment of animals in England and Wales by bringing prosecutions. This work is key to ‘the prevention or suppression of cruelty’ part of the RSPCA objects and promotes humane sentiments towards animals which involves moral benefit to humankind.
We provide subsidised veterinary treatment for animals which are sick or injured and belong to local people on low incomes. We do this through a voucher scheme. This work benefits those on means tested benefits by giving them financial help to obtain care for companion animals in need of veterinary treatment.
We provide subsidised neutering and microchipping of companion animals for those in the Branch area on low incomes. We do this by a voucher scheme. This work helps to control dog/cat populations through neutering and benefits those on means tested benefits by giving them financial help to neuter and microchip companion animals, thereby promoting responsible pet ownership.
Animals in our care receive veterinary treatment, vaccination, neutering, micro-chipping and are assessed for rehoming. This work helps to control the incidence and spread of disease and suffering through vaccination and neutering.
We rehome animals in need at low cost to people willing and able to have a companion animal. Whilst we recognise that companion animals provide measurable benefits to people’s physical and mental health, we consider the provision of pets as subsidiary to the main charitable aim of this service, which is to reduce animal suffering. Our policy to charge a reasonable adoption fee for animals aims to highlight the ongoing personal and financial commitment of pet ownership. It
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would not be in the best interests of animals, and therefore would fall outside our objects, to rehome those who could not afford them.
RSPCA Doncaster, Rotherham & District Branch
Registered Charity No. 506259
Annual Trustee Report For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2022
Charitable activities pursued for the public benefit - continued
We take in, free of charge, lost animals and take steps to reunite them with owners. This work benefits our local community (including local authorities) by preventing animals straying and posing a risk to themselves and to people through road traffic accidents.
We respond to enquiries (both direct and via the Society’s national call centre) from the public about animals locally. The public benefits from knowing that we can intervene to assist animals in need.
We offer free animal care advice by distributing information and guidance in the form of leaflets at public events and for members of the public visiting our advice centre/shop. The public benefits through the promotion of responsible pet ownership.
Within the terms of our governing document, we support the National Society and other RSPCA branches through the networking of animals to re-home and by carrying out home visits on behalf of other branches and by collaborating at events and meetings.
We provide volunteering opportunities for those who wish to support our work, including trusteeship, fostering, and fundraising. This benefits local people and companies by providing the possibility of doing work which is compassionate and rewarding.
Acknowledgement
May I take this opportunity to thank the Trustees for their contribution and support to the success of the branch in 2022 and to our branch colleagues and volunteers for your continued work, care and being there for the animals. Heart-felt thanks also to our sponsors and supporters who really make a difference in helping us to help animals.
Sharron Colley Chair of Trustees
11[th] May 2023
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RSPCA Doncaster, Rotherham & District Branch Registered Charity No. 506259
Branch Treasurer’s Report For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2022
Total income was £ 724,082
Legacies included in the above totalled £160,841 for the year.
Total expenditure was £750,287
The increase in expenditure can be primarily accounted for by National Living Wage and the increase in utility bills and vet fees.
Overall this resulted in a deficit of £26,595 for the year.
The centre continues to work hard at maximising income and reducing costs.
Reserves
Reserves are those funds which are available for general purposes and uncommitted. Our reserves stand at are £576,104.
Retail Report For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2022
Trustees regard shops and on-line operation as chiefly an income generator and they also contribute to raising our profile within the branch locality.
Donations & Legacies
For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2022
Although the Branch is part of the RSPCA, the funds required to run the Centre must be raised by the Branch.
Legacies received during 2022 totalled £160,841. The legacies received from our kind supporters of the Branch enable us to continue our essential work in the Doncaster, Rotherham and District area.
It is important to ensure that a legacy is received directly by the Branch – specific instructions in the will should make it clear that the donation is for the Doncaster, Rotherham & District Branch and include our Charity Number 506259 for avoidance of any doubt.
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SOUTH YORKSHIRE INSPECTORATE GROUP
2022 ANNUAL REPORT
INTRODUCTION
It gives me great pleasure to report on the work of the Inspectorate in the South Yorkshire group during 2022. The group worked hard to achieve the best results for animal welfare in what has been an extremely challenging year.
We have responded to a high volume of complaints, rescues and collections throughout 2022 and have investigated many prosecution cases, achieving some excellent results.
Phil Brown of Freeman Brown Solicitors and Cartwright King Solicitors have prosecuted on behalf of the RSPCA for cases in the South Yorkshire area and we are very grateful for the excellent service they have provided. The prosecution department plays an essential role in supporting the Inspectorate with case investigations and the Prosecution Case Managers at headquarters have provided guidance throughout the year to ensure that our case files are submitted to the highest of standards.
We have continued to benefit from excellent support from the staff at Headquarters and the National Control Centre and thanks goes to everyone who assists us on a daily basis to enable us to do our job as effectively and efficiently as possible.
SOUTH YORKSHIRE GROUP PERSONNEL
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Chief Inspector Lynsey Harris
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Deputy Chief Inspector Sara Jordan
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Inspector Tamsin Drysdale
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Inspector Sandra Dransfield
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Inspector Jennie Ronksley
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Inspector Sara Jordan
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Inspector Leanne Booth
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Inspector Vanessa Reid
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Inspector Kim Greaves
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Inspector Ben Cottle-Shaw
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Inspector Kristy Ludlam
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Inspector Jack Taylor
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Animal Rescue Officer Liz Braidley
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Animal Rescue Officer Katie Hetherington
Inspector Sara Jordan is my Deputy Chief Inspector managing the group in my absence and providing me with ongoing support and assistance whenever required.
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Inspectors Kristy Ludlam and Tamsin Drysdale continue in their roles of Tutor Inspectors, taking responsibility for Trainee Inspectors and Animal Rescue Officers who come to our group for field experience as part of their training.
Inspector Sandra Dransfield and ARO Liz Braidley have continued in their roles as Regional Wildlife Officers. They are a point of contact for regional field staff, offering guidance and expertise in all things wildlife related. They also visit wildlife establishments and facilities across the region to ensure the facilities are suitable and maintained to the correct standards. Sandra is currently on a secondment at the NCC but we are expecting her back in the group in April 2023.
Inspector Kim Greaves has continued in her role of National Exotics Coordinator this year. Her knowledge and expertise in the care of reptiles, amphibians and other exotic animals is second to none. Kim is a point of contact for field staff offering guidance and advice in this area. Kim recruits and manages a team of 15 regional exotics officers and inspects establishments/facilities to ensure they are suitable and maintained to the correct standards.
Inspector Ben Cottle-Shaw and Inspector Sara Jordan have both taken on the role of Regional Exotics Officers this year. They are a point of contact for regional field staff, offering guidance and expertise in all things exotics related.
The inland boat rescue team for the South Yorkshire group are Tamsin Drysdale, Ben CottleShaw, Sandra Dransfield, Sara Jordan, Kristy Ludlam, and Katie Hetherington.
Inspector John Gibson still provides support to the group with boat rescues and the collection / transfer of animals using the group horsebox.
Inspector Jack Taylor joined the group, transferring to South Yorkshire from London. Jack is from Essex and now lives in Sheffield. He has been a welcome member to our team.
The group also benefits from the help of Animal Rescue Volunteers who assist us with the collection of sick and injured animals. They do this in their own time. We have a committed group of ARV’s and their contribution is very much appreciated.
OVERVIEW OF OUR WORK DURING 2022
The cost of living crisis and the after effects of the pandemic has seen many people struggling financially and as a result we have seen an increase in requests for assistance with veterinary bills and rehoming of pets as people can no longer afford them. We have dealt with many incidents where animals that would usually be well cared for have been neglected due to their owners not knowing where to go for help. Wherever possible we have tried to assist struggling pet owners by providing help towards veterinary care, transportation or rehoming.
We have also expanded our Pet Food Bank service in the county, providing pet food to food banks in the Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham and Barnsley areas. The pet food bank project in the north of England has gone from strength to strength and has provided vital support and assistance to pet owners during these times of financial crisis. The scheme has kept many animals in loving homes and reduced the impact of the cost of living crisis on struggling owners. The scheme will continue to develop throughout 2023.
As a group we continue to carry out proactive work at every opportunity, neutering as many animals as we can. We have been involved with many multi cat houses and feral colonies and see this type of work as a priority because we know that it will make a difference.
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NUMBER OF ANIMALS NEUTERED BY GROUP IN 2022:
Dogs - 87
Cats - 164
Small furries - 63
We have successfully prosecuted many a number of people in court but many of our cases in 2022 were dealt with by means of an adult written caution. Cautions may be given instead of court because of mitigating circumstances or where individuals have been cooperative, signed over the animals or for lower level issues. We also have several outstanding warrants for cases that have been in court but the defendant has failed to attend. Hopefully these cases will be concluded soon.
GROUP ANIMAL REHOMING FIGURES
ARO Liz Braidley has continued to run a space management system for the group, collating a list of all of the animals requiring boarding from her colleagues within the group and contacting branches throughout the north of England and beyond to find space for them.
Her work has proved to be invaluable to the group and has seen us reduce our use of private boarding establishments considerably.
Dogs: 96
Cats: 222
Rabbits: 140
Ferrets, guinea pigs & other species: 60
NUMBER OF WORK ORDERS CLOSED BY THE GROUP - 40,102 (a work order is an action on an
incident. Some incidents may have multiple actions, hence the high number)
THANK YOU
We have continued to benefit from the support of all of our branches across the Inspectorate group area. Our branches provide us with boarding for case animals and rehoming facilities for animals that have come into our care through various channels. This close working relationship enables the officers in the South Yorkshire area to work more effectively. On behalf of all of the officers in the group I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who works at all of the branches for the work they do to support us. We look forward to working closely with you all throughout 2023.
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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 506259
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 December 2022
for Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Doncaster, Rotherham and District Branch)
Kingswood Allotts Limited Chartered Accountants Sidings Court Lakeside Doncaster DN4 5NU
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Doncaster, Rotherham and District Branch)
Contents of the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 December 2022
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| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
| Trustees' Responsibility Statement | 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Cash Flow Statement | 6 |
| Notes to the Cash Flow Statement | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 to 15 |
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Doncaster, Rotherham and District Branch)
Reference and Administrative Details For The Year Ended 31 December 2022
| TRUSTEES | C Pickard |
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| D Southall (resigned 28.1.2022) | |
| S Colley - Chair | |
| N Horton - Treasurer (resigned 10.8.2022) | |
| G Howard - Deputy Chair (resigned 6.1.2022) | |
| C Kirby | |
| J Doubtfire (appointed 12.1.2022) | |
| D Burkinshaw | |
| P A Mettam - Treasurer (from 10.08.2022) | |
| Mr A Elgey (resigned 12.1.2022) | |
| PRINCIPAL ADDRESS | South Yorkshire Animal Centre |
| Great North Road | |
| Bawtry | |
| Doncaster | |
| South Yorkshire | |
| DN10 6DE | |
| REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER | 506259 |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER | Kingswood Allotts Limited |
| Chartered Accountants | |
| Sidings Court | |
| Lakeside | |
| Doncaster | |
| South Yorkshire | |
| DN4 5NU | |
| BANKERS | Yorkshire Bank plc |
| 19 St Sepulchre Gate | |
| Doncaster | |
| South Yorkshire | |
| DN1 1SJ |
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Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Doncaster, Rotherham and District Branch)
Trustees' Responsibility Statement For The Year Ended 31 December 2022
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. 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.
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Doncaster, Rotherham and District Branch)
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Doncaster, Rotherham and District Branch)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Doncaster, Rotherham and District Branch) (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2022.
Responsibilities 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 Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Steven G Pepper FCA
Kingswood Allotts Limited Chartered Accountants Sidings Court Lakeside Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 5NU
12[th] May 2023
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Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Doncaster, Rotherham and District Branch)
Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 December 2022
| 2022 Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2 266,895 Charitable activities 5 Retail 200,907 Animal centre 23,218 Other trading activities 3 230,140 Investment income 4 2,922 Total 724,082 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 6 170,218 Charitable activities 7 Animal centre 580,069 Total 750,287 Net (losses)/gains on investments (390) NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (26,595) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 602,699 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 576,104 |
2021 Total funds £ 457,259 209,278 17,109 186,403 459 870,508 176,501 525,631 702,132 416 168,792 433,907 602,699 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Doncaster, Rotherham and District Branch)
Balance Sheet
| 31 December 2022 2022 Unrestricted fund Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 12 120,053 CURRENT ASSETS Stocks 13 22,185 Debtors 14 95,975 Investments 15 2,960 Cash at bank and in hand 425,906 547,026 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 16 (90,975) NET CURRENT ASSETS 456,051 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 576,104 NET ASSETS 576,104 FUNDS 18 Unrestricted funds 576,104 TOTAL FUNDS 576,104 |
2021 Total funds £ 69,552 22,295 33,246 3,350 500,551 559,442 (26,295) 533,147 602,699 602,699 602,699 602,699 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 10[th] May 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:
S Colley - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Doncaster, Rotherham and District Branch)
| Cash Flow Statement For The Year Ended 31 December 2022 2022 Notes £ Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations 1 (11,395) Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities (11,395) Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets (66,023) Interest received 2,685 Dividends received 88 Net cash used in investing activities (63,250) Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period (74,645) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period 500,551 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period 425,906 |
2021 £ 171,700 171,700 (15,397) 135 86 (15,176) 156,524 344,027 500,551 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Doncaster, Rotherham and District Branch)
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement For The Year Ended 31 December 2022
1. RECONCILIATION OF NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
| Net (expenditure)/income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial Activities) Adjustments for: Depreciation charges Losses/(gain) on investments Interest received Dividends received Decrease in stocks (Increase)/decrease in debtors Increase/(decrease) in creditors Net cash (used in)/provided by operations |
2022 £ (26,595) 15,522 390 (2,685) (88) 110 (62,729) 64,680 (11,395) |
2021 £ 168,792 17,549 (416) (135) (86) 1,481 13,516 (29,001) 171,700 |
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2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
| ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS | |||
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| At 1.1.22 | Cash flow | At 31.12.22 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Net cash | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 500,551 | (74,645) | 425,906 |
| 500,551 | (74,645) | 425,906 | |
| Liquid resources | |||
| Deposits included in cash | - | - | - |
| Current asset investments | 3,350 | (390) | 2,960 |
| 3,350 | (390) | 2,960 | |
| Total | 503,901 | (75,035) | 428,866 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Doncaster, Rotherham and District Branch)
Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 December 2022
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.
Income
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.
For donations to be recognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of performance before entitlement can be obtained then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled.
No amount is included in the financial statements for volunteer time in line with the SORP (FRS 102). Further detail is given in the Trustees' Annual Report.
Gifts in kind donated for resale are included at fair value, being the expected proceeds from sale less the expected costs of sale. Where estimating the fair value is practicable upon receipt it is recognised in stock and 'Income from other trading activities'. Upon sale, the value of the stock is charged against 'Income from other trading activities' and the proceeds are recognised as 'Income from other trading activities'. Where it is impracticable to fair value the items due to the volume of low value items they are not recognised in the financial statements until they are sold. This income is recognised within 'Income from other trading activities'.
For legacies, entitlement is the earlier of the charity being notified of an impending distribution or the legacy being received. At this point income is recognised. On occasion legacies will be notified to the charity however it is not possible to measure the amount expected to be distributed. On these occasions, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed.
Income from trading activities includes income earned from fundraising events and trading activities to raise funds for the charity. Income is received in exchange for supplying goods and services in order to raise funds and is recognised when entitlement has occurred.
Investment income is earned through holding assets for investment purposes such as shares and property. It includes dividends and interest. Where it is not practicable to identify investment management costs incurred within a scheme with reasonable accuracy the investment income is reported net of these costs. It is included when the amount can be measured reliably. Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method and dividend income is recognised as the charity's right to receive payment is established.
Grant income received in respect of revenue expenditure is credited to the Statement of Financial Activities in the year to which it relates.
Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Expenditure includes VAT which cannot be recovered.
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Raising funds
Costs of generating funds comprise the costs directly attributable to operating the charity's shops, all fundraising event costs and investment management fees.
Costs of generating funds comprise those costs incurred by the charity in the operation and maintenance of the Animal Centre. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Governance costs
Governance costs include costs of the preparation and examination of the statutory accounts, the costs of trustees meetings and the cost of any legal advice to the trustees on governance or constitutional matters.
Allocation and apportionment of costs
Administration and financial costs and governance have been apportioned as follows:-
| Animal centre | 85% |
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| Fundraising/trading | 10% |
| Voluntary income | 5% |
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
| Office and shelter equipment | - 20% reducing balance |
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| Shop fittings | - 20% reducing balance |
| Outbuildings and South Yorkshire Centre | - 20% reducing balance |
| Motor vehicles | - 25% reducing balance |
Fixed assets are capitalised at cost where value exceeds £500.
Stocks
Purchased stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.
Donated stocks are included at fair value.
Investments
Investments are recognised initially at fair value which is normally the transaction price excluding transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measured at market value at the balance sheet date using the closing quoted market price with changes recognised in 'net gains / (losses) on investments' in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Operating leases
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources receivable or generated for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds.
Designated funds
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes. The charity does not have any designated funds at present.
Restricted funds
These are funds that can 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. The charity does not have any restricted funds at present.
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For The Year Ended 31 December 2022
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
Support costs
Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of the resources. Support costs represent the management and administration costs rather than the direct costs.
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Collections and donations Legacies 3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES Fundraising events Adoption fees Goods and services sold Microchips and miscellaneous Neutering 4. INVESTMENT INCOME Rents received Deposit account interest Dividends received 5. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Activity Charity shops (gross) Retail Grants Retail Grants Animal centre Grants received, included in the above, are as follows: Coronavirus support grants Coronavirus job retention scheme RSPCA HQ door grant |
2022 £ 106,054 160,841 266,895 2022 £ 8,322 98,099 111,342 6,172 6,205 230,140 2022 £ 149 2,685 88 2,922 2022 £ 200,907 - 23,218 224,125 2022 £ - - 23,218 23,218 |
2021 £ 69,138 388,121 457,259 2021 £ 8,034 79,745 92,120 5,402 1,102 186,403 2021 £ 238 135 86 459 2021 £ 148,554 60,724 17,109 226,387 2021 £ 60,724 17,109 - 77,833 |
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6. RAISING FUNDS
Raising donations and legacies
| 2022 £ Salaries, national insurance and pension 1,127 Bank charges 161 Irrecoverable VAT 321 Legal and professional 525 Accountancy fees 114 Other running costs 516 Support costs 1,128 3,892 Other trading activities 2022 £ Cost of goods sold 583 Salaries, national insurance and pension 118,510 Rent, rates and utilities 35,184 Repairs, renewals and leasing 5,784 Bank charges 322 Irrecoverable VAT 643 Legal and professional 1,050 Accountancy fees 228 Other running costs 1,032 Depreciation 735 Support costs 2,255 166,326 Aggregate amounts 170,218 7. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Direct Support Costs (see costs (see note 8) note 9) £ £ Animal centre 513,916 66,153 |
2021 £ 947 129 267 294 90 480 1,402 3,609 2021 £ 1,938 125,204 38,168 1,338 258 533 589 180 960 920 2,804 172,892 176,501 Totals £ 580,069 |
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8. DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Salaries, national insurance and pension Vet fees and medical Food Cost of goods sold Rent, rates and utilities Repairs, renewals and leasing Motor expenses Donations paid Other running costs Depreciation |
2022 £ 295,519 71,737 9,612 14,699 48,847 18,061 4,984 110 35,560 14,787 513,916 |
2021 £ 259,111 65,113 9,057 16,267 41,166 17,379 4,372 110 34,825 16,628 |
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| 464,028 |
9. SUPPORT COSTS
| Finance and Governance administration costs £ £ Raising donations and legacies - 1,128 Other trading activities - 2,255 Animal centre 46,982 19,171 46,982 22,554 |
Totals £ 1,128 2,255 66,153 |
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| 69,536 |
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
Finance and administration
| Salaries and national insurance Pensions Irrecoverable VAT Legal and professional Accountancy fees Bank charges Other running costs Governance costs Raising donations Other and trading legacies activities £ £ Salaries and national insurance 1,078 2,155 Pensions - - Examination fee 50 100 1,128 2,255 |
2022 2021 Animal Total centre activities £ £ 18,816 15,847 344 252 5,461 4,533 8,921 5,004 1,934 1,530 2,735 2,192 8,771 8,413 46,982 37,771 2022 2021 Animal Total Total centre activities activities £ £ £ 18,321 21,554 26,842 - - 196 850 1,000 1,000 19,171 22,554 28,038 |
2022 2021 Animal Total centre activities £ £ 18,816 15,847 344 252 5,461 4,533 8,921 5,004 1,934 1,530 2,735 2,192 8,771 8,413 46,982 37,771 2022 2021 Animal Total Total centre activities activities £ £ £ 18,321 21,554 26,842 - - 196 850 1,000 1,000 19,171 22,554 28,038 |
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| 28,038 |
Governance costs
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10. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
The trustees neither received nor waived any remuneration during the year (2021: £nil).
The total amount of employee benefits received by key management personnel is £91,598 (2021: £49,711).
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2022 nor for the year ended 31 December 2021.
11. STAFF COSTS
| Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension costs The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: Animal shelter Charity shops Administration |
2022 £ 431,893 18,246 5,730 455,869 2022 17 7 3 27 |
2021 £ 407,069 16,225 5,105 428,399 2021 16 10 5 31 |
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No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| COST At 1 January 2022 Additions At 31 December 2022 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2022 Charge for year At 31 December 2022 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2022 At 31 December 2021 |
Shop fittings £ 32,732 - 32,732 29,050 735 29,785 2,947 3,682 |
South Outbuildings Yorkshire and Centre equipment £ £ 18,394 190,894 - 66,023 18,394 256,917 18,394 142,368 - 11,222 18,394 153,590 - 103,327 - 48,526 |
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| 12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued COST At 1 January 2022 Additions At 31 December 2022 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2022 Charge for year At 31 December 2022 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2022 At 31 December 2021 13. STOCKS Goods for resale 14. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade debtors Other debtors VAT Prepayments and accrued income 15. CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS COIF Charities Investment Fund |
Motor Office vehicles equipment £ £ 10,800 59,918 - - 10,800 59,918 8,878 44,496 480 3,085 9,358 47,581 1,442 12,337 1,922 15,422 2022 £ 22,185 2022 £ 69,697 4,722 4,346 17,210 95,975 2022 £ 2,960 |
Totals £ 312,738 66,023 378,761 243,186 15,522 258,708 120,053 69,552 2021 £ 22,295 2021 £ 8,796 26 4,599 19,825 33,246 2021 £ 3,350 |
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16. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Trade creditors Social security and other taxes Other creditors Accruals |
2022 £ 83,762 - 1,128 6,085 90,975 |
2021 £ 17,579 3,977 1,155 3,584 26,295 |
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17. LEASING AGREEMENTS
At 31 December 2022 the total of the charity’s future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases was:
| Amounts due within one year Amounts due between one and five years |
2022 £ 29,733 48,777 78,510 |
2021 £ 33,141 39,176 72,317 |
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Operating lease rentals paid in the year amounted to £37,044 (2021: £43,595).
18. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| Balance At 1.1.22 £ Unrestricted funds General funds 602,699 602,699 Comparatives for movement in funds Balance At 1.1.21 £ Unrestricted funds General funds 433,907 433,907 |
Incoming resources £ 724,082 724,082 Incoming resources £ 870,508 870,508 |
Resources Gains and Balance expended (losses) At 31.12.22 £ £ £ (750,287) (390) 576,104 (750,287) (390) 576,104 Resources Gains and Balance expended (losses) At 31.12.21 £ £ £ (702,132) 416 602,699 (702,132) 416 602,699 |
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19. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
The charity is an affiliated branch of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) (Charity registration number: 219099) and is governed by the RSPCA Branch Model rules.
During the year the charity purchased goods and services from the National RSPCA amounting to £35,852 (2021: £35,584). At 31st December 2022 the amount owed to the National RSPCA was £10,188 (2021: £nil).
During the year the charity also provided services to the National RSPCA amounting to £87,564 (2021: £93,388). National RSPCA also agreed to make a contribution of 50% of the total cost of certain capital expenditure amounting to £31,931. At 31st December 2022 the amount owed by the National RSPCA was £66,729 (2021: £6,620).
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