Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals - Cumbria West Branch
Also known as: RSPCA - Cumberland West Branch, RSPCA - Cumbria West, RSPCA - Cumbria West Branch
Animal Welfare Activities in West CumbriaCaring for Animals, providing veterinary care, fostering and rehoming services, RSPCA Inspectors bring us animals for care, mainly due to cruelty or abandonment issues, we also provide care and financial support for animals belonging to Cumbrian people who need help to provide routine care and emergency treatment and supply pet food to local Food Banks.
Activities & Mission
Animal Welfare Activities in West CumbriaCaring for Animals, providing veterinary care, fostering and rehoming services, RSPCA Inspectors bring us animals for care, mainly due to cruelty or abandonment issues, we also provide care and financial support for animals belonging to Cumbrian people who need help to provide routine care and emergency treatment and supply pet food to local Food Banks.
Grants
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals - Cumbria West Branch makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £101,074
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, animals, the environment, conservation, or heritage and other charitable purposes
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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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £346,057 | £101,074 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2024 | £91,257 | £101,284 | 0 / 46 | |||
| 2023 | £94,716 | £87,033 | 0 / 51 | |||
| 2022 | £90,993 | £89,249 | 0 / 51 | |||
| 2021 | £57,480 | £71,709 | 0 / 25 |
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Frequently asked questions about Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals - Cumbria West Branch
What does Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals - Cumbria West Branch do?
Animal Welfare Activities in West CumbriaCaring for Animals, providing veterinary care, fostering and rehoming services, RSPCA Inspectors bring us animals for care, mainly due to cruelty or abandonment issues, we also provide care and financial support for animals belonging to Cumbrian people who need help to provide routine care and emergency treatment and supply pet food to local Food Banks.
How much income did Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals - Cumbria West Branch report in 2025?
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals - Cumbria West Branch reported total income of £346k and reported expenditure of £101k 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 - Cumbria West Branch registered as a charity?
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals - Cumbria West Branch was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 1963 as charity number 232261. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals - Cumbria West Branch?
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals - Cumbria West Branch is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Karen Payne. 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 - Cumbria West Branch operate?
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals - Cumbria West Branch operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals - Cumbria West Branch a registered charity?
Yes — Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals - Cumbria West Branch is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 232261.
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Also Known As
- RSPCA - Cumberland West Branch
- RSPCA - Cumbria West
- RSPCA - Cumbria West Branch
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated