RSPCA TAMESIDE AND GLOSSOP
BRANCH
(Reg Charity No: 232260)
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31ST
DECEMBER 2018
INDEX TO ANNUAL REVIEW, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING
31ST
December 2018
Chairman’s Report .....………………………………… Page 1
Trustees .....………………………………… Page 3
Regional HQ Information .....………………………………… Page 4
Trustees’ Report .....………………………………… Page 5
Constitution
Areas of Priority
Public Benefit
.....………………………………… Page 5
Governance .....………………………………… Page 6
Training, Risk Management &
Related Parties
.....………………………………… Page 7
Investment & Reserves Policies .....………………………………… Page 7
Future Plans .....………………………………… Page 7
Achievements & Performance .....………………………………… Page 7
Branch Statistics .....………………………………… Page 8
Accounts for the year ending
31 December 2018
.....………………………………… Page 9
Independent Examiner’s Report .....………………………………… Page 10
Statement of Financial Activities .....………………………………… Page 11
Balance Sheet .....………………………………… Page 12
Notes to the Accounts .....………………………………… Pages 13 to16
N3, Manchester Group Annual Report .....………………………………… Page 17
North Region Annual Report .....………………………………… Page 22
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT - 2018
On behalf of the branch’s Trustees I am pleased to present a review of our work during 2018.
The branch’s priorities are to care for animals brought to us by the inspectors who work so hard to
rescue them, often from dire situations and to ensure that they receive essential veterinary care
during their time with us until they find loving, forever homes.
The branch is operated entirely by volunteers: trustees; fosterers; adoption support specialists
(home visitors); dog walkers; drivers and fundraisers. Without you the branch would simply have
been unable to care for 192 animals in 2018.
A brief moment in time – Information from our annual report of 1978
“Inspector Fletcher, his wife and children were welcomed to the branch”. Insp Fletcher thanked his
wife for her unstinting support in organising the move and decorating their new home, enabling him
“to carry out his duties correctly”. A compulsory payment to the National Society of £2,100 was
made to contribute to ‘the upkeep of a local inspector’ who would operate in our area. This was a
significant sum for our little branch whose total income was just £4,260 from which all veterinary
expenses, animal food, etc. had to be met. Inspector Fletcher reported that twenty complaints of
animal cruelty were received and investigated resulting in one summons and three verbal cautions
during the 3 months he had been in post.
Rescue, Rehabilitate and Rehome
Following our successful nursing and rehoming of a litter of Malamute cross puppies, rescued by
our inspectors last year, we took in 3 nursing mums and puppies from the same breeder who was
neglecting their welfare. A total of 16 puppies and 3 mums found loving homes. Many of their
adopters have kept in touch with us and each other via facebook and it’s been lovely to hear about
their progress and see how much they are growing.
Later in the year we accepted several lurchers into care, one of whom gave birth to 8 puppies within
a week of arriving at her fosterers. Another had been in a road traffic accident which resulted in
one of her legs having to be amputated, she went into foster in Glossop where a hydrotherapy
business, Woof and Ready, donated 10 free pool sessions to help with Layla’s recovery. We can’t
thank them enough. All our 2018 lurchers have subsequently found caring new homes.
Many of the cats in branch care have been slow to find new homes this year, it seems that many
people are reluctant to adopt black kitties due to the perception that they bring bad luck. We hope
that, in future, more people will come to realise that black or black and white cats can be the most
friendly and affectionate of all.
Thanks to one of our fosterers we were exceptionally able to take in 23 rabbits rescued by our
inspectors from one home. They were neutered by our wonderful local veterinary practice in
Mossley and we managed to find homes for 11 of them. The remaining 12 bunnies were
transferred to our neighbouring branches where they went on to find loving homes. Rabbits are
much more demanding than many people still realise, their life expectancy is about 12 years of age
and they need space to roam and a neutered friend to live happy lives. A hutch at the bottom of a
garden is definitely not enough.
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We would very much like to thank those fosterers who take on elderly animals and care for them
until the end of their days. We had sad news this year about one elderly lurcher who was fostered
along with a young adoptee and a cat who was in foster for a just a few months. Both had suffered
greatly from neglect and ignorance for most of their lives but at the end of their days found caring
families and knew that they were loved in the short time they had left.
Notable events:
The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) came into force and a great deal of time was
spent in getting all our policies and procedures in place to meet the requirements. This has meant
that people contacting the branch for any reason can rest assured that their personal information is
secure and not retained for longer than necessary.
Our old van originally purchased through a grant from the National Society had proved to be a great
asset, enabling us to transport animals to and from the RSPCA’s Greater Manchester Animal
hospital in a safe controlled environment. But, as it became more unreliable due to its age, it has
now been replaced with a newer model so that people and animals can continue to be carried
safely on the roads.
Unfortunately, we were asked to reduce the number of kennels hired from 4 to 2 at Bury and
Oldham branch’s rehoming centre. We are in the process of planning meetings to jointly discuss
how we can work together to improve the situation.
Fundraising news
We organised our annual three fun dog shows at Stamford Park’s Family Fun Day, Hollingworth
Festival on the Green and Glossop Carnival. Additionally, we were invited to run a fun dog show at
Tameside Husky’s event held on Ashton Market Ground. These events raise much needed funds
and help to publicise our branch and the work we undertake.
Supermarket collections were held and we would like to thank the individuals and companies who
donate to the branch directly and often allow us to place collection cans for cash or food in their
premises.
This year we were unable to organise our previously very successful Christmas Balls or Halloween
Parties but are planning to do so in future years. If you would like to help us to continue to care for
animals in Tameside and Glossop please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We need Trustees,
fosterers, fundraisers and more importantly new ideas.
Irene Platt
Honorary Chair Date: 22.5.2019
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R.S.P.C.A. TAMESIDE AND GLOSSOP BRANCH
HONORARY OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS
PRESIDENT: Vacant.
VICE PRESIDENTS: Ruth George MP, Andrew Gwynne MP. Angela Rayner MP, Jonathan Reynolds MP.
CHAIRMAN: Irene Platt, 48 Regent Drive, Mossley OL5 9NZ (Tel:
01457 83 3788)
HON. SECRETARY: Kathleen Birch
HON. TREASURER: Lynn Andrew
REGIONAL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE: Richard Howard
DOG RE-HOMING COORDINATOR &
KENNEL LIASON OFFICER:
Gail Hilton (Tel: 07954 122 481)
CAT RE-HOMING COORDINATOR
& CATTERY LIASON OFFICER:
Elaine Padley (Tel:07764 514 095)
OTHER COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Angela Clough (until January 2019), Angela Griffiths
(until February 2019), Anne Kenyon, Elizabeth Wood.
A maximum of 14 Trustees/Management Committee members may be elected from eligible members of the branch at
the Annual General Meeting & 3 co-options are allowed.
FUNDRAISING CO-ORDINATORS
GLOSSOP:
TAMESIDE:
Anne Kenyon
Vacant
WEBSITE COORDINATORS/
CONTRIBUTORS:
Rob Ashworth/ Kay Dinsdale/Irene Platt
VETERINARY ADVISOR: Carole Lynch, BVM&S, MRCVS, Ian McConnell,
BANKERS: Barclays Bank Ltd., Stamford Street, Ashton-u-Lyne The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, Corporation St, Hyde
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER: John Simpson ACA
BRANCH ANSWERPHONE: 07954 122 481
WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.rspca-tameside-glossop.org.uk
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/rspcatamesideandglossop
EMAIL: [email protected]
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TAMESIDE AND GLOSSOP BRANCH operates in
the North Region of the RSPCA
National Cruelty and Advice Line: 0300 1234 999
National Council Representative & Chairman of
the Regional Board:
Paul Draycott, RSPCA North Support Centre
National Control Centre (Cruelty & Advice Line):- 0300 1234 999
RSPCA North Support Centre: PO Box BR29, Leeds. LS13 2XL
Director Field Operations –
North:-
Carrie Irvine, (RHQ)
Assistant Director North:-
Operations Manager:-
James Stevens, (RHQ)
Anne Corbishley, (RHQ)
R.S.P.C.A. Inspectors:- Regional Superintendent Martin Marsh, (RHQ)
Branch Support Specialist:- Eleanor Mansell, (RHQ)
Chloe a feral mum who is now enjoying life on the farm
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THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
TAMESIDE AND GLOSSOP BRANCH (Reg Charity No: 232260)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST
DECEMBER 2017
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was established in 1824. It is a charity, entirely
supported by voluntary donations and its main function is to prevent cruelty to animals. This is achieved by 340 inspectors, supported by 50 animal welfare officers (AWOs) and 88 animal collection officers (ACOs) in
England and Wales.
Constitution: The TAMESIDE AND GLOSSOP BRANCH was established in 1899 and is an
unincorporated charitable association and a separately registered branch (charity number: 232260) of the
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The Branch is constituted under the RSPCA Rules
for Branches.
Objects: 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 particular reference to the area of the Branch ie Tameside and Glossop, in accordance with the policies of the Society.
RSPCA Areas of Priority in Animal Welfare
(No significance is to be attached to the order in which these priorities are given)
Companion Animals: with particular importance being attached to responsible pet ownership,
methods of population control.
Farm Animals: with particular reference to cruelties involved in certain intensive systems, and to the
transport, export and slaughter of food animals.
Animal Experimentation: with particular emphasis on reducing both the total number of
experiments which are carried out, and the numbers and suffering of such animals as are in fact used
in these experiments.
Wild Animals: with particular reference to animals in captivity, blood sports, exploited species and the use of traps, snares and poisons in the control of wild animals.
Public Benefit:
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 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published
by the Commission. Under the Charities Act 2011, 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 as a whole. 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 also
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, as
described in more detail below, focus on promoting kindness and preventing or suppressing cruelty to
animals and are undertaken to further these purposes for the public benefit.
We support our local Inspectors by: taking in previously mistreated or abandoned animals, including pets
whose owners suffer ill-health, financial difficulties or have passed 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 as a whole.
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We donated cages, bedding, food and parasite control to help homeless individuals to take their dogs into the
accommodation provided by the A Bed for Every Night (ABEN) scheme operating throughout Greater
Manchester and specifically for the shelter in the Tameside area.
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. These
vouchers are only issued when an animal is in urgent need of veterinary treatment and its owner doesn’t have enough money to meet the Veterinary Surgeon’s fees. (Only open to people in receipt of means tested
benefits).
We provide subsidised neutering and microchipping of companion animals for those in the Branch area on
low incomes. We do this on a day to day basis through a voucher scheme with the help and generosity of
local veterinary surgeons accepting the vouchers as part payment. This scheme helps to control companion
animal populations through neutering and helps those owners in receipt of certain means tested benefits by
giving them financial help to neuter and microchip their 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 to caring individuals and families. 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 of aim of this service, which is to prevent 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 would not be in the best interests of animals, and therefore would fall outside our objects, to rehome to those who could not afford them.
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 phone, leaflets and at our public events. The public benefits through the promotion of responsible pet ownership.
Within the terms of our governing document, we support the National Society, other RSPCA branches and
local organisations by collaborating on fund raising events and campaigns.
Voluntary opportunities included: Trusteeship, Fostering, and Dog Walking (limited number), Pre and Post
Adoption Home Visiting, and Fundraising opportunities. Volunteers are recruited from all sectors of the
community who support our work and individuals gain valuable experience in caring for animals, interacting
with professionals (eg social workers, housing officers & CPNs) and other members of the public. This may be incorporated into CVs when they are seeking paid employment or by those wanting a change in career.
This benefits local people and companies by providing the possibility of doing work which is compassionate
and rewarding.
Governance: Up to fourteen trustees are elected annually at the Annual General Meeting and drawn from
individuals who have been members of the National Society and Branch for at least 3 months. All new
prospective Trustees are briefed on the responsibilities of the role prior to accepting the position and are
offered in-service training such as financial reporting, recruitment of volunteers, public speaking on an ad hoc
basis as required. The branch is also empowered to co-opt up to 3 additional Trustees, who bring their skills
and experience to the branch. All major decisions are made by the trustees at 11 monthly management
meetings each year.
Paid Staff: The Branch is managed and operated on a day to day basis entirely by volunteers working from their own homes and has no paid staff.
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Address: The branch has an address for correspondence only which is care of: Heyrod Community Centre,
John Street, Heyrod, Stalybridge, SK15 3BW, and may be contacted via email, phone, website or through the
chair (see list of committee members on page 1)
Training: Training is provided by the National Society of the RSPCA.
Risk Management: The Management Committee regularly reviews the major risks to which the charity is exposed annually. Where appropriate, systems and procedures have been established to mitigate identified
risks.
Related Parties: The charity is guided by the national body of the RSPCA. The charity purchases goods for
resale for fundraising purposes and medicines from the national body to treat the animals in branch care under
veterinary supervision.
Investment Policy: There are no restrictions on the charity’s power to invest however it is branch policy that
these funds both unrestricted and restricted funds should be invested ethically. The investment strategy is set by the Trustees annually and takes into account recent demand for funds. This strategy is set within an overall
policy which states that funds in excess of short term needs will be invested in low risk investments with a
view to ensuring capital appreciation of the fund at a reasonable market rate. In the year under review, in order to break-even, the charity required an income of £58,278 and a low risk strategy continues to be
applied. Income exceeded this target by £5,747.
Reserves Policy: It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of
the charity, at a level, which equates to at least 12 months unrestricted expenditure. This reserve is considered
necessary in order to mitigate any fluctuation in income and ensure that our service to animal welfare is
maintained, including funds to cover boarding costs of animals brought into the branch for re-homing by
RSPCA Inspectors, applications from people on low income for financial help to meet assisted veterinary
neutering costs or emergency assisted veterinary treatment costs for their animals, management and administration costs.
Future Plans: The charity plans to continue its activities in line with its objectives including donating cages, bedding, food and parasite control to help homeless individuals with their dogs.
We continue to seek organisations which allow dogs onto their premises so that we can offer owners free health checks, parasite prevention treatments and microchipping for both dogs and cats.
We are committed to recruiting more volunteer foster carers who are able to offer their time and homes to
care for those animals in need of extra TLC, because of illness, injury or age.
Achievements and Performance:
We refer animals belonging to families in receipt of state means tested benefit and living in the branch area to
the RSPCA’s GM Animal Hospital for treatment and/or neutering ensuring that they receive the veterinary
care which every responsible owner wants for their pet. We will continue to provide vouchers towards
private veterinary fees for animals of owners who find it difficult to travel to Salford.
We donate pet food to local food banks for owners who are experiencing extreme financial hardship. This
has meant that families have been able to continue to feed their animals and no longer had to forego meals
themselves or be faced with the prospect of having to give up their much loved companion animals.
We liaise with local veterinary surgeons to help fund extra expense involved in the treatment of strays mainly
cats and take them into branch care if we have room.
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BRANCH STATISTICS
2018 2017
ANIMALS REHOMED
DOGS CATS MISC (incl Rabbits) TOTAL TOTAL
110 57 11 180 156
WELFARE NEUTERING - Privately owned
DOGS CATS MISC (incl Rabbits) TOTAL TOTAL
13 7 20 10
PRIVATELY OWNED ANIMALS MICROCHIPPED
DOGS CATS MISC (incl Rabbits) TOTAL
WELFARE TREATMENT
DOGS CATS MISC (incl Rabbits) TOTAL
5 9 14 14
Our dog adoptions increased significantly with cat numbers staying relatively stable when compared with
2017 (68 dogs and 50 cats). This is directly related to increased foster placements especially in relation to pregnant and nursing bitches with multiple puppies. Having so many animals in foster care this year in
comparison with previous years, when food and equipment was provided by the private boarding
establishments, has had a significant effect on volunteers’ expenditure. The cattery where we privately board
our cats has continued cope magnificently with cat flu virus outbreaks for many months, and we continue to
see fewer cats being referred from the Animal hospital to branches without their own rehoming centres. As a
“one off” we found places of safety for 23 rabbits following an urgent plea from the inspector who rescued
them and once they were neutered we rehomed 11 and transferred the remaining 12 to other branches.
Wilbur, a pup in foster, soon found his forever family
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RSPCA TAMESIDE AND GLOSSOP
BRANCH
(Reg Charity No: 232260)
ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31ST
DECEMBER 2018
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Report of the Independent Examiner to the Trustees of
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Tameside & Glossop Branch
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2018, which are set out on pages 11 to 16.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is
not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent
examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
• examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
• follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section
145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
• state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An
examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented
with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items for disclosures in the accounts, and seeking
explanations from you as trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence
that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and
fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s qualified statement
This charity, in common with many others of similar size and organisation, derives a substantial proportion of its income
from voluntary donations which cannot be fully controlled until they are entered into the accounting records, and are
therefore not susceptible to independent verification.
In connection with my examination, no other matter, except that referred to in the above paragraph, has come to my
attention:
1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
• to keep accounting record in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements
of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding
of the accounts to be reached
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THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP BRANCH
Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 31 December 2018
Notes Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds 2018 2017
£ £ £ £
Incoming Resources
Donations, legacies and similar 2 44,589 0 44,589 38,474
incoming resources Activities in furtherance of the charity's
objective 3 19,266 0 19,266 12,753
Activities for generating funds 4 0 0 0 18
Investment income 5 170 0 170 135
Total incoming resources 64,025 0 64,025 51,380
Resources Expended
Costs of generating funds 6 0 0 0 6
Charitable expenditure: Activities in furtherance of the charity's objects 7 47,932 0 47,932 43,824
Management and administration 8 10,346 0 10,346 2,943
Total resources expended 58,278 0 58,278 46,773
Net movement in funds for the year 5,747 0 5,747 4,607
Balance at 1 January 2018 135,004 0 135,004 130,397
Balance at 31 December 2018 140,751 0 140,751 135,004
The notes on pages 13 to 16 form part of these accounts.
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THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
TAMESIDE AND GLOSSOP BRANCH
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2018
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds 2018 2017
Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Motor Vehicles 10 5,965 0 5,965 0
Investments 11 75 0 75 75
6,040 0 6,040 75
Current assets
Stocks 1,833 0 1,833 1,833
Debtors 12 18,184 0 18,184 24,312
Cash at bank 118,005 0 118,005 113,080
138,022 0 138,022 139,225
Creditors: amounts falling due 13 3,311 0 3,311 4,296
within one year
Net current assets 134,711 0 134,711 134,929
Total net assets 140,751 0 140,751 135,004
Funds
Unrestricted funds 140,751 135,004
Restricted funds 0 0
Total funds 140,751 135,004
Approved by the board of trustees on 25.4.19
and signed on its behalf by Lynn Andrew
The notes on pages 13 to 16 form part of these accounts.
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THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP BRANCH
Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 December 2018
1 Accounting Policies
Basis of preparation
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items
recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes
to the accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended
Practice, Accounting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102
and with the Charities Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit as defined by FRS 102.
Incoming resources
Donations, legacies and similar incoming resources - These are included in the
Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:
The charity becomes entitled to the donation, legacy or similar income and any
conditions for the receipt are met;
The trustees are reasonably certain they will receive it; and
The trustees are reasonably certain that its value can be reliably measured.
Tax reclaims on donations and gifts - Incoming resources from tax claims are included
on the SOFA at the same time as the gift to which they relate.
Investment income - This and any tax credits are included in the accounts when
receivable
Expenditure and liabilities
Generally liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation
committing the charity to the expenditure.
Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity, when owned, are stated at cost less
depreciation. The van is being depreciated over 6 years.
Investments
Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date. The SOFA includes
the net gains and losses arising on revaluation.
Stocks
Stocks consist of purchased goods for resale. Stocks are valued at the lower of cost or
net realisable value. Items donated for resale are not included in the accounts until they
are sold.
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THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP BRANCH
Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 December
2018
2 Donations and gifts Unrestricted Restricted 2018
2017
£
£
Subscriptions 189 189 254
Collection boxes 1,332 1,332 925
General donations 5,089 5,089 6,801
Legacies 9,059 9,059 5,000
Door to door collections 28,920 28,920 25,494
Profit share - -
44,589 0 44,589 38,474
3 Activities in furtherance of the 2018
2017
charity's objects £
£
Special events 1,672 923
Animal sales and adoptions 17,594 11,830
19,266 12,753
4 Activities for general funds 2018
2017
£
£
Sales of goods and events revenue - 18
5 Investment income 2018
2017
£
£
Bank interest 157 109
Dividends 13 26
170 135
6 Costs of generating funds 2018
2017
£
£
Event expenses 0 0
Cost of goods sold 0 6
0 6
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THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP BRANCH
Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 December
2018
7 Activities in furtherance of the Unrestricted Restricted 2018
2017
charity's objects
£ £ £
£
Vets fees 1,714 1,714 1,935
Boarding 21,113 21,113 21,819 Home-checker, fostering expenses &
associated veterinary fees 22,059 22,059 16,544
Branch regional contribution - - 1,250
Cat fostering and expenses 521 521 259
Depreciation 1,193 1,193 -
Vehicle costs 1,332 1,332 2,017
47,932 0 47,932 43,824
Unrestricted Unrestricted
8 Management and administration
2018
2017
£
£
Postage and stationary 99 335
Other costs 9,747 2,058
Independent examiner's fees 500 550
10,346 2,943
9 Trustees' remuneration
The trustees received no remuneration during the year ended 31 December 2018
( 2017: £ Nil ).
During 2018 trustees’ expenses for RSPCA business amounted to £5,011 (2017 £883) mainly having been spent on animal food purchased and travel.
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THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP BRANCH
Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 December 2018
2018
10 Fixed Assets £
Motor Vehicle
Addition 7,158
Cost at 31 December 2018 7,158
Depreciation 2018 1,193
Accumulated Depreciation at 31/12/18 1,193
Net Book Value at 31/12/18 5,965
11 Investments 2018
2017
£
£
Market value at 1 January 2018 75 75
(Loss) / gain on revaluation 0 0
Market value at 31 December 2018 75 75
Historical cost at 31 December 2018 24 24
All investments are listed UK securities
12 Debtors 2018
2017
£
£
VAT receivable 2,514 502
Boarding paid in advance 15,670 23,810
18,184 24,312
13 Creditors 2018
2017
£
£
Accruals 3,311 4,296
3,311 4,296
14 Related party transactions
Goods and services were purchased from the national RSPCA charity to the value of £6,172.These
goods were either sold during the year or held in stock at the year end. The total also includes
medicines purchased for the treatment of animals.
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N3 Greater Manchester Group
Annual Report for 2018 Chief Inspector Ben Strangwood
N3 Officers We’ve had quite a few changes in personnel during 2018, with some leavers, some movers, and some joiners. The N3 officers during 2018 were as follows, along with any notes of interest:
• Chief Inspector Cathy Hyde (left the RSPCA in September 2018, after returning from her sabbatical)
• Chief Inspector Ben Strangwood (became permanent Chief inspector in August 2018)
• Deputy Chief Inspector Danielle Jennings
• Inspector Natalie Avery
• Inspector Vicki McDonald (left the RSPCA in September 2018)
• Inspector Nichola Waterworth (seconded to the Wilberforce training team in September 2018)
• Inspector Lorna Campbell
• Inspector Gillian Howard (left the RSPCA in December 2018)
• Inspector Daniel Tomlinson
• Inspector Emma Dingley (joined N3 from the N7 East Lancs/West Yorks group in February 2018)
• Trainee Inspector Angela Paxton-Taylor (joined N3 from Training School in July 2018)
• Trainee Inspector Jessica Araujo (joined N3 from Training School in July 2018)
• Animal Welfare Officer David Cottingham
• Animal Welfare Officer Helen Chapman
• Animal Collection Officer Gina Ratcliff
• Animal Collection Officer Jessica Pierce (joined N3 from the N4 Merseyside group in May 2018)
• Animal Collection Officer Emma Pollard
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A Year of Change 2018 has been a year of changes; both with personnel in the team and also with the NCC and Inspectorate’s working systems. As you can see above, we had three people leave us for new careers in 2018: Chief Inspector Cathy Hyde and Inspectors Gilly Howard and Vicki McDonald. Inspector Emma Dingley joined us from the East Lancs/West Yorks group at the start of the 2018 and then newly trained ACO Jess Pierce joined us from the Merseyside Group. Trainee Inspectors Jess Araujo and Angela Paxton-Taylor came to us for their field training in the first half of the year and then joined us permanently from July as they continued with their Skills for Justice qualification. They graduated in November and are now fully-fledged inspectors, which is great! Huge changes for the Inspectorate started during the Summer, with the implementation of Wilberforce in the N7 East Lancs/West Yorks group. Wilberforce is the replacement for the TAILS and MICE systems that NCC and officers use to create incidents and task them to field officers for the officers to action and update. TAILS is about 20 years old and well-overdue for replacement and the new system has been in development for some time. The Manchester group joined Wilberforce in October 2018, along with 3 other groups, so by the end of the year 5 Inspectorate groups were part of the pilot. The new system means that officers are no longer responsible for specific areas. The incidents are held centrally on the system and tasks to be done on the incidents are scheduled out to the officers each day, normally two at a time: “now and next”. So, apart from ongoing case investigations, the officers no long carry backlogs of incidents. It has taken a lot to get used to this different way of working for everyone and there are still some challenges to overcome with how the system is rolled out to the rest of the Inspectorate. Inspector Nichola Waterworth has been seconded to the Wilberforce training team and is assisting with the roll and training to groups up and down the country. I would like to thank both Manchester and Salford Branch and the Bolton branch for their support in helping us to ACO Gina Ratcliff better equipment to hold exotics. Gina temporarily hold exotics/reptiles for us until we move them on to other facilities for rehoming. Having Gina’s facilities available is an incredible help, not only to the N3 group, but also the surrounding groups. Also, Gina received her 20 years service medal in 2018.
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Notable Incidents Below are some items of interest from last year in each of the branch areas.
Bolton branch
DCI Danni Jennings investigated an incident with an extremely thin cat taken into Bolton clinic. Sadly, the cat was put to sleep and the owner interviewed. Following the file review by the Prosecutions Department, the owner was given a caution.
Spock, a kitten from Bolton, mis-judged his size and got himself stuck inside a kitchen cupboard. Inspector Angela Paxton-Taylor and the Fire Service had to be called to rescue him. The owners were very relieved to see him out of distress.
Manchester & Salford branch
With the help of GM Fire and Rescue, Insp Nat Avery dealt with an escapee Macaw called Zazu that got stuck up a tree, but was returned to his owner in Urmston, and a cat called George stuck between two walls in Stretford.
DCI Danni Jenning removed a deceased Staffie type dog from an address in M11. The dog had died of starvation. The defendant was found guilty and sentenced to a 10 year disqualification on all animals and a 6 month rehabilitation order to get her psychiatric help.
Inspector Natalie Avery picked up this poor girl called ‘Jess’ from an address in Rusholme. The dog was clearly emaciated and had extensive fur loss from a skin condition. The defendants pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering by failing to seek vet treatment or to provide an adequate diet.
They were both disqualified from keeping all animals for 5 years, received a community penalty, fines and costs. Sadly, Jess had to be put to sleep due to her severe arthritis and skin condition.
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Trainee Inspector Jess Araujo and Inspector Emma Dingley were called to a falcon being kept inappropriately in Levenshulme. The bird was on a long tether and had flown over a fence and was hanging upside down. It was discovered that the hawk had been found just a week earlier and the occupant had made no attempt to try and locate the owner despite the owner’s number being on a tag on its leg. The Inspectors were able to reunite the Linnet Falcon to a very happy owner.
Tameside & Glossop branch
DCI Danni Jennings and Inspector Nick Waterworth managed to get a large number of Malamutes signed over from an address in Denton that we had been repeatedly dealing with over a long time. Tameside and Glossop branch helped and they were all successfully rehomed.
Inspector Nick Waterworth investigated a case of dog beating in Glossop. The dog was left blind in one eye and had a broken jaw. Several witnesses came forward. The defendant was found guilty following a trial and sentenced to 18 weeks in prison. Happily, Skye now has a new, forever home. Bury & Oldham branch Inspector Lorna Campbell dealt with a case involving a German Shepherd in Bury. The defendant received a £120 fine, ordered to pay costs and disqualified from owning and keeping animals for life. It was a bad summer for wildfowl in 2018 due to an outbreak of Avian Botulism triggered by the long spell of hot weather. Alexander Park in Oldham and Boggart Hole Clough in Manchester were worst hit, with large number of ducks, geese and swans either dying or being put to sleep.
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Rochdale branch Inspector Dan Tomlinson investigated an allegation of an owner poisoning and drowning their two dogs in Heywood. The bodies were exhumed and post mortems were carried out. The defendant was given 240 hours unpaid work, a fine, and disqualified from keeping dogs for life. Inspector Lorna Campbell investigated an allegation of an emaciated dog in Heywood. The defendant pleaded guilty and relinquished ownership of Tia, a Great Dane cross Mastiff, at court. The defendant was disqualified from keeping all animals for 3 years, received a fine and community service.
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Assistant Director Field Operations (North)
Annual Report 2018
2018 was once again a challenging year for the RSPCA and despite the best endeavours of all our
volunteers, trustees and staff whether in branches or working for the national Society there was still a huge
demand for our services.
Last year saw the appointment of Chris Sherwood as the Society’s new Chief Executive and he has
embarked on his new role with enthusiasm, knowledge and a passion for both animal and people welfare that
is fantastic to see. In his first week in the job he spent two days touring branch and society establishments in
the North and has since visited the region on numerous occasions.
Since his appointment the new CE supported by members of Council has focused on the need to address the
governance issues highlighted by the Charity Commission and the forthcoming national AGM will see
members given the opportunity to vote on far reaching reforms to the Society’s governance and structure.
These changes will better equip the Society to tackle some of the strategic challenges we face in delivering
animal welfare.
The RSPCA inspectorate remains at the forefront of the Society’s work to prevent cruelty and promote
kindness; supported by our network of local branches, animal centres (both domestic and equine), wildlife
centres, clinics and hospitals.
Last year was again a busy year for branches across the North region. The 52 RSPCA branches and 1
RSPCA trust (Radcliffe-on-Trent) that cover the region accepted 13,828 animals (16,052 in 2017) into their
care, of these 7,723 animals or 55.8% of the total animals accepted (9,274 or 57.8% in 2017) were the most
vulnerable animals as identified by our Inspectorate.
Nationally, branches were again challenged to ensure that at least 40% of the animals they accepted during
the year were from the inspectorate so that sick, injured, abandoned or abused animals were given the best
chance of rehabilitation and rehoming.
Branches in the North Region once again massively exceeded this target and are to be thanked and
congratulated on this fantastic achievement.
Some 11,466 animals were rehomed by the branch network in same period (a decrease of 1,373 animals or
10.7% on the previous year). However, as the majority of the animals accepted come from the Inspectorate
there will, inevitably, be a decrease in the number rehomed as the focus rightly turns towards the successful
rehabilitation of the most vulnerable animals in our care.
In addition to rehoming thousands of animals, branches and regional boards continue to undertake a huge
amount of proactive welfare work. Last year 5,654 owned animals were neutered, 2,694 were microchipped
and assisted veterinary treatment was provided to a further 11,870 animals.
Despite these notable successes, the year was not without its difficulties and branches continue to struggle to
raise the funds necessary to finance their work.
During 2018 volunteers and staff at the RSPCA Preston & District Branch, supported by RSPCA Council
trustees and regional staff, worked hard to prepare Preston animal centre for its successful re-opening in
March 2019.
Sadly the year ahead will see the closure of the RSPCA Liverpool Branch animal centre after a long and
successful history. The re-designation of the site for residential development by the local authority, combined
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with ongoing financial difficulties, mean that the centre will close its doors for the final time at the end of May.
The centre and staff will be much missed. We wish everyone well for the future and look forward to working
with the Branch Trustees as they plan for the future.
The two regional animal centres & one cattery (Felledge [domestic & equine], Great Ayton [domestic] and
Stapeley Grange [cattery]) continue to put animal welfare and support for the inspectorate first and during the
year the regional animal centres/cattery accepted 297 dogs, 684 cats, 66 rabbits, 363 miscellaneous animals
and 73 equines.
The centres/cattery rehabilitated and rehomed 88 dogs, 527 cats, 45 rabbits, 155 miscellaneous animals and
48 equines during the year.
In 2018 Stapeley Grange wildlife centre experienced its busiest year to date with 6658 wild, exotic and
domestic animals admitted into the wildlife hospital. Of these 6326 were wildlife, 296 domestics and 36 were
exotics. The top five species admitted were wood pigeon (837), mallard duck (618), hedgehog (607), herring
gull (346) and blackbird (307).
The boarding of equines continued to be a huge drain on expenditure and the equine welfare operations
manager has ensured that we were able to monitor and manage the boarding of RSPCA animals in private
boarding establishments (PBEs) much more closely. Last year a total of 310 equines were accepted from the
inspectorate and placed into private boarding establishments in the region and 31 were adopted direct from
the PBEs.
The Greater Manchester Animal Hospital (GMAH) continues to provide a service to clients on means tested
benefits, but is increasingly focusing its support towards RSPCA animals (whether from the inspectorate,
animal centres or branches) and the veterinary triage of animals from the inspectorate before these are
moved into branches or regional animal centres for rehabilitation and rehoming.
The Greater Manchester Animal Hospital remains the busiest clinical establishment within the RSPCA with
higher inpatient and outpatient workloads than any other hospital. Last year GMAH undertook 25,261
treatments (6,891 inpatients & 18,370 outpatients) of these 7,678 or 30.4% (3,,423 inpatients & 4,255
outpatients) were for RSPCA animals.
GMAH also performed more neuters (2,333), vaccinations (4,845), microchipping (1,402) than the six other
hospitals and clinics and was second only to Harmsworth in the number of operations completed (1,097).
The regional networking team, which operates from Leeds regional HQ, was responsible for moving some
2385 inspectorate animals (753 dogs, 677 cats, 163 rabbits and 792 miscellaneous animals) from private
boarding into RSPCA establishments during 2018. This not only reduced the amount of charity money paid to
private boarding establishments but more importantly ensured that the most vulnerable animals were in the
best place for rehabilitation and eventual rehoming ie in RSPCA care.
As can be seen whether in branches, regional centres or hospitals our trustees, staff and volunteers have
continued to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome a huge number of animals and this is something of which we
can all be justifiably proud.
Thank you.
James Stevens,
Assistant Director Field Operations (North)
RSPCA TAMESIDE AND GLOSSOP BRANCH (Registered Charity No: 232260)
www.rspca-tameside-glossop.org.uk [email protected]
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