Puddles the Duck, Adopted May /2018 Annual Report

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1 Puddles the Duck, Adopted May /2018 Annual Report

2 In this report... 3 The board 4 President s report 5 Chief Executive Officer s report /2018 in summary 8 RSPCA Australia 9 Thank you Volunteer Merilyn Kennedy 10 Financials

3 The Board (as at September 2018) Rob DiMonte FCA, BA(Acct), MAICD, WPO President, RSPCA South Australia Joined Board 2015 A Chartered Accountant and professional company director for more than 35 years Maria Armstrong Joined Board 2009 Member, Governance Committee A former journalist and public relations consultant, now focused on producing educational videos to engender greater empathy for all animals Mary Barton Deborah Miller AO, BVSc, PhD, Dip Bact, MBA, BA, CPA, MBA, FAICD FANZCVS, FASM, DVSc (hc). Vice President, RSPCA South Past President, RSPCA South Australia Australia Joined Board 2015 Joined Board 1998 Chair, Finance Audit & Risk Member, Finance, Audit & Committee Risk Committee A qualified accountant, A veterinarian with a business consultant and lifetime of animal welfare MBA fellow whose past experience across numerous senior roles include Financial government and academic Controller, Company positions Secretary and an accounting firm partner Jill Bottrall Joined Board 2014 Member, Finance, Audit & Risk Committee Member, Master Plan Committee A former journalist turned political communications and policy adviser and our current state representative on the RSPCA Australia Board Andrew Carter BVsc DVD Joined Board 2015 Member, Governance Committee Member, Master Plan Committee A veterinarian with a keen interest in animal welfare, serving on an Animal Welfare Committee for a SA university Paul Hutchinson Joined Board 2017 Member, Finance, Audit & Risk Committee 30-plus years in the financial services sector, current Executive Director of the University of Adelaide s Faculty of the Professions and former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Rural Bank Martine Welfare Joined Board 2018 Chair, Governance Committee A lawyer practising predominately in commercial matters and administrative law, whose previous senior roles include in-house Legal Services Manager at Flinders University and Deputy General Counsel with the Commonwealth Government Kerry Dollman Joined Board 2018 A former secondary school principal and current Education Director, with previous experience on boards relating to vocational education, training and employment Marcus Gehrig Joined Board 2015 Expertise in fundraising, business development, strategic planning, marketing and brand development, with more than a decade in executive roles across the private, corporate and not-for-profit sectors Leanna Read Joined Board 2017 Chair, Master Plan Committee Extensive research, executive and investment experience, particularly in biotechnology and immediate past Chief Scientist for South Australia 3

4 Paul Stevenson Chief executive officer A clear plan for the future A goal without a plan is just a wish. - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry In our President s and CEO s report last year, we catalogued the numerous challenges facing animal welfare, RSPCA SA and charities in general. While market research indicates that 81% of South Australians think highly of the organisation, we cannot be at all complacent about this immense level of goodwill towards the work of RSPCA. After 143 years of service to animal welfare in South Australia, it is unfortunately too easy for the public to take our work for granted. More than ever before, we need the tangible support of as many South Australians as possible. To secure this essential support, the community must feel confident that we are responding to our State s most pressing animal welfare concerns. During 2017/18 a priority has been to conclude a strategic planning exercise that carefully examined the current environment and future needs for animal welfare in South Australia. This exercise drew valuable input from staff right across the organisation. It culminated in the development of a plan that best positions RSPCA SA to maximise our impact on improving animal care standards in our State. Our Amplifying Our Impact Strategic Plan is based on one key principle - that every entity in society has a responsibility to improve animal welfare. 4 This new strategy is not, therefore, so much about RSPCA absorbing more animal welfare responsibilities. Rather, the core objective is to engage the South Australian community in realising and enacting their responsibilities in caring for animals. Hence the plan s title Amplifying our Impact leveraging our strong but limited resources to encourage many more organisations and individuals to do their bit for animal welfare. While our vision remains unchanged; A compassionate society free of animal cruelty and suffering, we have aligned RSPCA SA s mission with that of RSPCA Australia and most other states; Prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection. Amplifying Our Impact is structured around six key programmes. It engages all areas of our operations to deliver change and improvement in everything we do. As Charles Darwin commented, It is not the strongest of the species that survive, not the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change. We aspire to best practice in all that we do, but that bar of best practice is always moving up, and so must we. The six programmes are: 1. Team RSPCA increasing our outcomes in all areas of animal welfare through an expanded and fully integrated workforce of paid staff and volunteers. We aspire to having the best volunteering programme in South Australia through a structured and highly rewarding experience for those who wish to donate their time to the organisation. 2. RSPCA Ignite is all about education; The most powerful weapon you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela. RSPCA is about the prevention

5 of cruelty to animals and the simplest analysis of our inspectorate cases shows most animal suffering arises from lack of knowledge or awareness of animal needs. We will therefore be developing a major new and free education programme for South Australian primary schools. Based on a successful New Zealand programme, it aims to Change the hearts and minds of an entire generation of South Australians. 3. RSPCA Guardians a plan to deliver the highest possible standards of care for our animals. A comprehensive restructuring of our animal operations with care programmes aligned to the needs of individual animals. Central to this plan - the expansion of our foster carers network under a Virtual Shelter model. 4. RSPCA For All Creatures as the State s preeminent animal welfare authority, RSPCA SA should provide a degree of leadership and support for the many very effective volunteer organisations and individuals operating in the animal welfare space. Engaging with all levels of government and industry to clarify responsibilities and drive incremental improvements in animal care practices. 5. Your RSPCA is the core of our communications and supporter engagement programme. Its essence is in respecting our supporters as individuals. Understanding their personal interests and motivations in supporting RSPCA, and making sure our interactions align with their preferred ways to engage with the organisation. Also, improving the public s understanding of RSPCA s role and function by increasing communications (via various channels) about what we do, and why. 6. RSPCA Everywhere is about keeping RSPCA and therefore animal welfare, front of mind with the South Australian public. These projects will see the development of multiple opportunities for community engagement with the Society. To have our brand seen everywhere. Importantly this programme incorporates a range of new commercial ventures to help fund our mission-based work. A major goal to underpin the entire Amplifying Our Impact strategic plan will be the development of an all-new Animal Care Campus. With an area on top of O Halloran Hill identified as the optimum site for the campus, we are engaging with an extensive range of stakeholders including the State Government to garner support for the project. Importantly, our new strategic plan will also deliver the financial stability that is urgently required for the organisation. Despite our bequest income being $1.1million lower in the last financial year, we were able to start delivering on improved income and more efficient cost structures which have enabled us to forecast a result for the coming financial year that is close to break even. This has however required the very difficult but necessary 10% reduction in staff in March Delivering the financial plan associated with our strategic plan is critical. RSPCA hopes to build a very effective working relationship with the new State Government and a priority in discussions will be some much needed enhancements to animal welfare legislation. A range of operations-related legislative improvements have been proposed to make the work of our Inspectorate more effective and efficient. We also need to see action in addressing South Australia s lagging status with regards to issues such as duck shooting and jumps racing. Looking forward, the plans are in place, and the 2018/19 financial year will focus on implementation and delivery of the outcomes. We are fortunate in having an extremely committed and engaged workforce both staff and volunteers - and we thank them as always for their efforts towards improving animal welfare in South Australia. Board membership has continued to evolve over the past year with a highly professional and experienced mix of Directors currently in place to guide the organisation. We look forward to what promises to be an exciting and successful phase of growth for RSPCA SA over the coming financial year. Rob DiMonte President, rspca south australia 5

6 In 2017/ We opened our doors to 8,897 injured, neglected, unwanted and lost animals We reunited 1,450 animals with their owners (thanks to help from microchips!) 4,587 animals found their forever homes (nearly 200 more than last year) 85% of cases taken to court resulted in successful prosecutions. Over 2,000 amazing volunteers Our legal team finalised 70 prosecution cases involving 79 defendants. Almost 370 foster carers looked after a total of 2,499 animals, 254 more than last year. We received 4,077 cruelty reports. The total number of animals seized or surrendered as the result of cruelty reports was 1,324. Our rescue officers received 2,268 ambulance call outs 18 cases resulted in prison terms, with 15 suspended and 3 immediate Our education team visited 59 schools, reaching a total of 3,018 children Our vet team desexed 3,321 cats, dogs, rabbits and ferrets! That s 134 more animals than the previous year. Our animal outcomes by source DOA/Unassisted death 1% Transfer to rescue/release 1% Transfer to rescue/release 16% Euthanised 22% OUTCOMES FOR Council impounds, strays & surrenders FY17/18 TOTAL: 6,336 DOA/ Unassisted death 6% OUTCOMES FOR Inspectorate animals FY17/18 TOTAL: 1,436 49% Owner reclaim 19% 56% Euthanised 22% Owner reclaim 7% DOA/Unassisted death 6% Transfer to rescue/release 11% OUTCOMES FOR Ambulance animals FY17/18 TOTAL: 1,125 28% Legal - Court or council order 0% Medical - untreatable injury 8% Vet supported owner requested euthanasia 2% Consolidated euthanasia reasons FY17/18 TOTAL: 2,205 Pest declared species - non native bird/rodent/animal 1% Behaviour 35% Euthanised 44% 6 Owner reclaim 12% Medical - untreatable illness 37% Feral 17%

7 inspector Cheryl Our animal outcomes by animal type (by source) COUNCIL IMPOUNDS, STRAYS AND SURRENDERS Dogs & Puppies Cats & Kittens Rabbits Birds Other Total Euthanasia (inc vet supported owner requested) DOA / Unassisted Death Transfer to rescue / release Owner reclaim Total AMBULANCE Euthanasia DOA / unassisted death Transfer to rescue / release Owner Reclaim Total INSPECTORATE Euthanasia DOA / unassisted death Transfer to rescue / release Owner reclaim Total Consolidated numbers by animal type In care as at 30 June 2017 Incoming DOA / unassisted death Transfer to rescue / release Owner reclaim Euthanasia (inc vet supported owner requested) Other Total outgoing In care as at 30 June

8 RSPCA Australia CEO s report When we consider animal cruelty it can be easy to sometimes feel as if it is all too much and nothing is being achieved. This couldn t be further from the truth. Change is possible and we are already seeing it happen. With unprecedented levels of action, including from thousands of South Australians who have been moved by what they ve witnessed so far in 2018, it is obvious the vast majority of our community care and want to end all animal suffering. After horrific evidence of cruelty on-board live sheep export voyages this year, we are steadily seeing drastic shifts in Australia s response to these crises. Thanks to the unwavering action of your community, including the 4 out of every 5 South Australians that oppose this cruel and unnecessary trade, we are seeing more politicians than ever standing up and demanding an end to the long-haul live sheep export trade. Your community has also been vocal over the treatment of Australia s poultry, especially the plight of the 9 million layer hens still confined to cramped, barren battery cages. A public consultation phase, where the public was asked their opinion on new draft animal welfare standards for poultry saw Australians react swiftly with over 165,000 public submissions received. The rollercoaster of events that surrounded the public consultation period was an important reminder for why our work to fight for hens is so vital. When Freedom of Information documents revealed the staggering levels of collusion between the egg industry and government as the stage-managing of the process was exposed, it became clear the lengths and efforts the cage egg industry 8 will go to in order to stop the draft standards including a phase-out of cages. The RSPCA is getting ready to once again fight to end battery cages, with each jurisdiction, including the South Australian Government, set to soon decide whether to pursue and include a phase out of battery cages in the final animal welfare standards. In the coming months, Aussie hens will need South Australians to stand up and act for them more than ever. And once again, the RSPCA will be leading the way. Our work to better the lives of farm animals through the RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme is a key part of our efforts to ensure layer hens, meat chickens, turkeys, and pigs are provided with higher welfare environments and experience a life worth living. We are also proud to announce our work with Huon Aquaculture to now include humanely-farmed Atlantic salmon in the Scheme. Our appreciation for your support is immeasurable and the hard-working team at RSPCA Australia want to thank you for being with us on this journey towards ending animal cruelty. It is because of people like you who have shown support that change is a reality. Without you by our side, our work would not be possible. On behalf of our team and all creatures great and small thank you. Heather Neil Chief Executive Officer, RSPCA Australia

9 Thank you RSPCA SOUTH AUSTRALIA CORPORATE SUPPORTERS RSPCA South Australia thanks all individuals whose generous donations make our rescue and care of animals possible. We also gratefully acknowledge donations and services received from the following organisations: Adelaide City Council Adelaide Green Clean Air Everywhere Alby Turner & Son Alexander Symonds Surveying Consultants AMA Security Apollo Lighting Service Apple Atlas Event Hire Aussie Pooch Mobile Bendigo Bank Beyond Bank Campbell Plumbing & Maintenance Cat Pad Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand CME Group VET CLINICS Adelaide Vet Vets 4 Pets Semaphore Veterinary Surgery Stephen Terrace Veterinary Clinic South Coast Vet Port Noarlunga CPA Society Deloitte Doggie Deli (Whyalla) Pet shop ESS Security Services (Whyalla) Evo Hair (Haircare Australia) Finniss River Vineyard FiveAA Hackham Fodder Hender Consulting Hill s Pet Nutrition Hit107 Holdfast Dog Centre Ken Hall Plumbers Logic Plus IT Solutions Lynch Meyer Lawyers Macquarie Wealth Management GRANTS AND TRUST DONATIONS RSPCA South Australia would like to acknowledge the support of the following: RALI Foundation for our education programs Winifred Violet Scott Trust for our education programs The Lin Huddleston Charitable Foundation for our Empathy Education Program Department of Communities and Social Inclusion for our Volunteer Enhancement Program The Wood Foundation for the protection of animals in our care The Fay Fuller Foundation for the protection of animals in our care The Mary Kibble Trust for the canine foster care program. RSPCA ADOPTION PARTNERS Aldinga vet Hills Veterinary Centre Paws for Pets Marden Petstock Port Lincoln Pet Universe Broadview Petbarns across Adelaide Semaphore vet Southern Animal Hospital Dr Richard Savory Dr Mark Reeve and Tea Tree Gully Veterinary Hospital Dr Tony Read at Veterinary Ophthalmic Referrals Lincoln Veterinary Centre Whyalla Veterinary Clinic Molly Dooker Wines Network Ten NOVA Entertainment On the Run (Peregrine Corporation) Osmond Electronics Pawly Understood Paws to Reflect Pellet Mate People s Choice Credit Union Pernod Ricard Winemakers Petbarn Peter Alexander Peter Withy Unplugged Plant 4 Bowden Project Management Training Australia Reece Plumbing Rhode s Free Range Eggs Dr Mustafa Vet Clinic Whyalla Adelaide Veterinary Specialist and Referral Centre Norwood Animal Emergency Centre Norwood University of Adelaide RESCUE AND WELFARE GROUPS Adelaide Koala And Wildlife Hospital Alaskan Malamute Rehoming Aid Australia Animals Australia Animal Rescue and Care Burra Australian Marine Wildlife Research & Rescue Organisation Cats Assistance to Sterilise Inc Country Fire Service (CFS) Animal Welfare League SA Beagle Rescue Vic Fauna Rescue Fairview Lodge Ferret Rescue (South) Freedom Hill Sanctuary German Shepherd Dog Rescue SA Ginger Ninja Rescue Greyhound Program GSDs In Need Guardian Angel Animal Rescue Rio Coffee Santos Seven Network South Australia Police Splashdown Spotlight Tanya Powell Modelling Agency Taplin Real Estate The Body Shop The Dog and Cat Management Board of SA The Woofery Dog Bakery U Park Vodafone Australia Animal Health Centre Roseworthy Prospect Road Veterinary Hospital South East Vets in Mount Gambier Walkerville Vet RSPCA South Australia worked hard developing relationships with reputable rescue, advocacy and welfare groups. We would like to thank and acknowledge the work of: Holly s Rescue for Senior Dogs Lost Dogs of Adelaide Lost Pets of South Australia Maremma Rescue Victoria Minton Farm Native Animal Rescue Centre Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) Moving Paws Rescue National Parks And Wildlife (Marine) Native Animal Network Oscar s Law Paws And Claws Inc. Pug Patrol Rescue Australia SA Greyhound Soulmates Animal Society Schnauzer Club of SA State Emergency Services (SES) Windamere Horse Haven YP Puppy Rescue In support of our Safe Kennels Emergency Boarding Program we would also like to acknowledge: Department of Premier and Cabinet 9

10 Financials SUMMARY OF REVENUES Inspectorate and rescue Government payment - Animal Welfare Act Inspectorate cost recoveries Fundraising, marketing and legacies Donations, Fundraising & Events Grants Legacies Membership subscriptions and renewals Retail Animal operations s, Boarding & Council Gift in Kind Dog and Cat Management Board Corporate administration Investment income Other Income Other gains and losses Gain/(loss) on disposal of available for sale financial assets Gift in Kind Other Income ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (SA) INCORPORATED ABN: STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 Year ended 30/06/2018 1,104, ,883 1,244,090 3,344, ,878 1,985,845 37,477 1,111,404 6,693,243 1,520, ,916 34,260 1,663, , , ,812 $ 48,907 - (89,759) (40,852) Year ended 30/06/2017 1,523, ,916 33,489 1,761, , , ,915 $ 1,077, ,402 1,234,677 3,183, ,466 3,030,743 44, ,701 7,332, ,641 - (1,255,955) (1,133,314) Total revenue 10,433,188 10,077,443 SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES Inspectorate and rescue* Fundraising and marketing Animal operations Corporate administration Total expenditure Surplus / (deficit) for the year 2,018,145 3,339,714 5,189,661 2,253,083 12,800,603 (2,367,415) 2,176,888 3,772,500 4,798,048 2,153,135 12,900,571 (2,823,128) Other comprehensive income Gain/(loss) on available for sale financial assets Gain on revaluation of property Reclassification adjustments relating to available for sale financial assets disposed of in the year 515,572 89, ,761 1,255, Total comprehensive income attributable to members (1,762,084) * This figure is consistent with historical reporting, but does not include all costs associated with enforcing the Animal Welfare Act. In addition, some costs of Inspectorate and prosecution are not covered under the funding agreement with the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR). 30/06/ /06/2017 The annual cost of enforcing the Animal Welfare Act is as follows: $ Expenditure associated with enforcing the Animal Welfare Act 2,795,949 (1,196,412) $ 2,676,100

11 Financials ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (SA) INCORPORATED ABN: STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Term deposits Trade and other receivables Inventories Other current assets Property available for sale As at 30/06/2018 $ 1,590,197 3,771, ,292 70, ,380 - As at 30/06/2017 $ 1,387,168 6,664, ,539 53, , ,586 Total current assets 5,975,924 8,994,473 Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Intangible assets Available for sale financial assets 7,041,975 78,575 8,545,764 6,467,249 69,497 7,958,049 Total non-current assets 15,666,314 14,494,795 TOTAL ASSETS 21,642,238 23,489,268 LIABILITIES Current liabilities Trade and payables Provisions for employee benefits 779, , , ,377 Total current liabilities 1,392,763 1,505,705 Non-current liabilities Provisions for employee benefits 116,592 88,596 Total non-current liabilities 116,592 88,596 TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,509,355 1,594,301 NET ASSETS 20,132,883 21,894,967 MEMBERS FUNDS Capital and reserves Reserves Retained earnings 2,032,286 18,100,597 2,032,286 19,862,681 TOTAL EQUITY 20,132,883 21,894,967 11

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