Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Bath And District Branch
Also known as: RSPCA Bath and District Branch, Bath Cats & Dogs Home
Animal welfare including rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of companion animals (dog and cats ), animal welfare education activities, outreach work.
Activities & Mission
Animal welfare including rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of companion animals (dog and cats ), animal welfare education activities, outreach work.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 59). How is this calculated?
Higher than 49% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Friends of Bath Cats and Dogs Home, Bath (organisation 284424)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £5,083,560 | £3,259,009 | £2,580,910 | £10,129,535 | £1,186,803 | 81 / 190 |
| 2023 | £2,075,243 | £2,609,040 | £2,042,445 | £8,042,943 | £1,171,000 | 78 / 185 |
| 2022 | £2,514,850 | £2,248,391 | £1,807,513 | £7,331,289 | £2,689,190 | 73 / 220 |
| 2021 | £2,480,271 | £2,125,909 | £1,687,031 | £7,108,922 | £2,277,242 | 66 / 200 |
| 2020 | £2,355,761 | £2,045,785 | £1,613,040 | £6,740,611 | £2,038,975 | 69 / 250 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Bath And District Branch
What does Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Bath And District Branch do?
Animal welfare including rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of companion animals (dog and cats ), animal welfare education activities, outreach work.
How much income did Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Bath And District Branch report in 2024?
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Bath And District Branch reported total income of £5.08m and reported expenditure of £3.26m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Bath And District Branch?
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Bath And District Branch has a program ratio of 50.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Animals charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 59 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Bath And District Branch registered as a charity?
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Bath And District Branch was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 July 1962 as charity number 205594. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Bath And District Branch?
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Bath And District Branch is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Deborah Maria Gogarty. 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 Bath And District Branch operate?
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Bath And District Branch operates across 4 areas: Bath And North East Somerset, Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Is Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Bath And District Branch a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Bath And District Branch is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 205594.
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CLAVERTON DOWN
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BA2 7AZ
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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