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Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals

Notable UK charity

Also known as: R S P C a

To prevent cruelty, promote kindness and to alleviate suffering of animals.

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Activities & Mission

To prevent cruelty, promote kindness and to alleviate suffering of animals.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£152,530,354
Latest Expenditure
£174,418,169

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 79.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 21.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £133,885,401
Charitable Activities £10,108,559
Other Trading £4,603,556
Investments £3,418,308
Other Income £514,530

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £139,170,037
Raising Funds £35,248,132
Governance £2,743,492
Grants to Institutions £5,697,650
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£152,530,354
£174,418,169£139,170,037£271,715,111£114,117,7261791 / 9711
2023
£151,622,308
£149,454,737£122,714,880£278,842,678£119,353,5271643 / 5586
2022
£152,107,708
£126,719,965£104,420,805£274,529,186£274,529,1861506 / 6919
2021
£151,765,000
£115,448,000£93,213,000£260,458,000£95,300,0001305 / 5886
2020
£116,525,000
£140,543,000£121,352,000£189,959,000£81,400,0001488 / 7013

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2024?

Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals reported total income of £152.53m and reported expenditure of £174.42m for the financial year ending 2024, 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 8 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.

Details

Address
R S P C A
Parkside
Chart Way
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 1GY
Registration Date
16 July 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
219099
Charity Number
219099

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Trustees

Amanda Jane Bringans
BRENDA SHORE
Ian Jeffrey Jacobs
Also governs 1 other charity
Josie Woodward
Karen Harley
Mark Wright
Sally Hyman
Stuart Howells
Also governs 2 other charities

Also Known As

  • R S P C a

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14 May 2026
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