BARC, which is based at Hoyland Road in Hoyland Common, is one of Yorkshire’s largest animal rescue charities and was started in 1995 and looks after dogs, cats, and rabbits.
Proctor, had previously received remuneration as part of his charity work while also committing the fraud, documents from the charity commission showed, external.
In a statement, the BARC’s committee said: “This has been a difficult and disappointing time for our charity and was reported immediately to The Charity Commission and the Barnsley C.I.D who have dealt with this matter on our behalf.”
The court ordered a pre-sentencing report to be prepared ahead of the sentencing.
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