Boksburg SPCA generated a financial surplus of R119 284 in the past financial year, as laid out in the chairperson’s report at their AGM on July 11.

Chairperson Willie du Plessis said this surplus takes into account the council grant (R46 000 per month), Lotto funding and investment income. The 2024/2025 financial year yielded a surplus of R370 230.

“The difference is attributable to the increases in expenses year on year, vehicle expenses, insurance, vet services and clinic costs, as some examples.”

He said they expect a difficult year ahead with the economic fallout causing hardship across income groups and the business sector, as well as welfare organisations such as SPCAs.

“It will be more difficult to access donor funding and render the required animal welfare services at the levels required while taking care of employee well-being.”

Fundraising in the past year yielded R151 149 (golf day) and R161 041 (Christmas Cheer Fund), with their Second Chance thrift shop bringing in R750 364 (R695 923 previous year) and the book store an impressive R179 627 compared to R61 690 previously.

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Other areas that generated positive growth:
• Medical clinic (up to R1 503 918 from R1 370 771)
• New homes found (up to R807 245 from R772 870)
• Boarding fees (up to R146 275 from R118 727)
• Vaccinations (up to R496 600 from R403 075)

“Although we are the official pound for the Boksburg and Vosloorus areas, the council grant of R46 000 covers less than 10% of our expenses in respect of these services on a monthly basis. The grant will be maintained at the same amount for the 2026/2027 financial year,” Du Plessis said.

In closing, he emphasised the importance of community support and reminded the public and businesses that a S18A tax certificate can be provided by the SPCA for tax purposes.

“One of the major challenges we face is to convince the community – individuals and businesses – of the value of our services and to support us by being involved as members, serving on the management or fundraising committees, donating services, money and time through volunteering or sponsoring outreach activities and sterilisations.

“Without the public’s support it would be a greater battle to render the services to animals in need.”

Other issues arising from the chairperson’s report:

• Alinah Mofokeng (Second Chance shop) was awarded a 10-year service certificate and Robert Matuludi (kennel assistant) a 20-year service certificate.

• Boksburg SPCA vice chairperson John Penrose has been re-elected as a director on the board of the NSPCA and will chair this board until October. He is also the chairperson of the Ekurhuleni Regional SPCAs.

• Special thanks went to Boksburg Advertiser, Angela Brinkly of The Doggy Parlour, Astron Energy Sunward Park, SupaQuick Sunward Park, Alair Airconditioning, Tarryn Ross of Mediamie, East Rand Fire Extinguisher Services and Sales and the Beezer Group. Volunteers were also thanked, including those assisting with the bookshop, outreach and reception, as well as learners from Woodlands International College and Laerskool Concordia who annually volunteer at the SPCA.

• The SPCA has made a call for skilled people to be part of a fundraising sub-committee and run events.

• They are in need of skilled volunteers to assist with the project management of a few major and urgent maintenance and facility improvements.

• Donations of collars, harnesses, leashes, kennels, pet beds, blankets and food are always needed for the outreach programmes.

• Schools are reminded that their learners can do community service hours at the SPCA.

Contact Boksburg SPCA at 067 409 4267 or 083 763 6311, visit them on Railway Street, or go to Facebook: Boksburg SPCA Charity Shop.