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Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals South London Branch

Also known as: Croydon and Crystal Palace Branch RSPCA, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Croydon, Crystal Palace and District Branch, RSPCA Croydon, Crystal Palace and District Branch, RSPCA Croydon, RSPCA South London Branch, RSPCA South London

ASSIST MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR PET NEUTERING AND MICROCHIPPING. ASSIST PEOPLE ON A LOW INCOME WITH PET TREATMENT COSTS. PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP. CONDUCT RSPCA HOME VISITS FOR REHOMING PURPOSES. WE WORK IN CROYDON, CRYSTAL PALACE AND DISTRICT AREAS.

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Activities & Mission

ASSIST MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR PET NEUTERING AND MICROCHIPPING. ASSIST PEOPLE ON A LOW INCOME WITH PET TREATMENT COSTS. PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP. CONDUCT RSPCA HOME VISITS FOR REHOMING PURPOSES. WE WORK IN CROYDON, CRYSTAL PALACE AND DISTRICT AREAS.

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

Latest Income
£624,626
Latest Expenditure
£509,928

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 24.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 9% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 305). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 30.1%
% 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 63.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 1% 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 £14,889
Charitable Activities £372,351
Other Trading £0
Investments £6,960
Other Income £230,426

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £153,349
Raising Funds £297,390
Governance £26,507
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £59,189

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
£624,626
£509,928£153,349£446,648£440,84612 / 50
2023
£364,278
£409,4740 / 50
2022
£353,571
£324,6410 / 60
2021
£410,834
£264,4190 / 40
2020
£277,135
£242,0380 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals South London Branch

What does Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals South London Branch do?

ASSIST MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR PET NEUTERING AND MICROCHIPPING. ASSIST PEOPLE ON A LOW INCOME WITH PET TREATMENT COSTS. PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP. CONDUCT RSPCA HOME VISITS FOR REHOMING PURPOSES. WE WORK IN CROYDON, CRYSTAL PALACE AND DISTRICT AREAS.

How much income did Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals South London Branch report in 2024?

Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals South London Branch reported total income of £625k and reported expenditure of £510k 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 South London Branch?

Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals South London Branch has a program ratio of 24.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 305 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals South London Branch registered as a charity?

Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals South London Branch was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 December 1978 as charity number 276861. It has been registered for 48 years.

Who runs Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals South London Branch?

Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals South London Branch is governed by a board of 7 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 South London Branch operate?

Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals South London Branch operates in Croydon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals South London Branch a registered charity?

Yes — Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals South London Branch is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 276861.

Details

Address
267 LOWER ADDISCOMBE ROAD
CROYDON
CR0 6RD
Registration Date
15 December 1978
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
276861
Charity Number
276861

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Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Croydon and Crystal Palace Branch RSPCA
  • Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Croydon, Crystal Palace and District Branch
  • RSPCA Croydon, Crystal Palace and District Branch
  • RSPCA Croydon
  • RSPCA South London Branch
  • RSPCA South London

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30 July 2026
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