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: office@rspca-tameside-glossop.org.uk

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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)

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