Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals
Notable UK charityAlso known as: R S P C a
To prevent cruelty, promote kindness and to alleviate suffering of animals.
Activities & Mission
To prevent cruelty, promote kindness and to alleviate suffering of animals.
Grants
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £6,074,000
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- animals
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £171,503,000 | £185,184,000 | £151,112,000 | £273,610,000 | £120,400,000 | 1878 / 7938 |
| 2024 | £152,530,354 | £174,418,169 | £139,170,037 | £271,715,111 | £114,117,726 | 1791 / 9711 |
| 2023 | £151,622,308 | £149,454,737 | £122,714,880 | £278,842,678 | £119,353,527 | 1643 / 5586 |
| 2022 | £152,107,708 | £126,719,965 | £104,420,805 | £274,529,186 | £274,529,186 | 1506 / 6919 |
| 2021 | £151,765,000 | £115,448,000 | £93,213,000 | £260,458,000 | £95,300,000 | 1305 / 5886 |
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Frequently asked questions about Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals
What does Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals do?
To prevent cruelty, promote kindness and to alleviate suffering of animals.
How much income did Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals report in 2025?
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals reported total income of £171.50m and reported expenditure of £185.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals registered as a charity?
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 July 1964 as charity number 219099. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals?
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals operate?
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 219099.
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Trustees
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Also Known As
- R S P C a
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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