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Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Durham And District Branch

Also known as: RSPCA Durham and District Branch

To take animals from the National society Inspectors, to assist the National charity in it's aims of protecting animals and to find homes for those animals which come into our care. To assist with individuals with the care of their animals.

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Activities & Mission

To take animals from the National society Inspectors, to assist the National charity in it's aims of protecting animals and to find homes for those animals which come into our care. To assist with individuals with the care of their 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.

Local Authority

Durham

Financial Information

Latest Income
£338,841
Latest Expenditure
£322,645

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 5.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 4% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 22.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 3% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 61.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 2% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £742,056
Charitable Activities £15,000
Other Trading £128,835
Investments £159
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £49,554
Raising Funds £135,528
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £36,312

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
£338,841
£322,6450 / 21
2023
£341,279
£395,0840 / 15
2022
£331,134
£362,3460 / 29
2021
£378,011
£293,0050 / 12
2020
£886,050
£221,394£49,554£853,183£848,7797 / 22

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Durham And District Branch

What does Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Durham And District Branch do?

To take animals from the National society Inspectors, to assist the National charity in it's aims of protecting animals and to find homes for those animals which come into our care. To assist with individuals with the care of their animals.

How much income did Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Durham And District Branch report in 2024?

Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Durham And District Branch reported total income of £339k and reported expenditure of £323k 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 Durham And District Branch?

Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Durham And District Branch has a program ratio of 5.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Durham And District Branch registered as a charity?

Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Durham And District Branch was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 December 1963 as charity number 232263. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Durham And District Branch?

Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Durham And District Branch is governed by a board of 6 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 Durham And District Branch operate?

Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Durham And District Branch operates in Durham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Durham And District Branch a registered charity?

Yes — Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Durham And District Branch is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 232263.

Details

Address
RSPCA Charity Shop
20
High Street
Langley Moor
Durham
Registration Date
20 December 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
232263
Charity Number
232263

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Trustees

Brian Folkard
CHRISTINE CECILIA WHILLIS
KATHLEEN JUDITH MYATT
PAULINE BARTLETT
Also governs 1 other charity
Susan Fleming
Also governs 1 other charity
Susan Khan
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Housing

Also Known As

  • RSPCA Durham and District Branch
  • RSPCA Durham and District Branch

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