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Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Suffolk Central Branch

Also known as: Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Suffolk East and Ipswich Branch, RSPCA Suffolk - East and Ipswich Branch, RSPCA Suffolk East and Ipswich Branch

RSPCA Suffolk Central runs a Re-Homing Centre (also a holding area for injured wildlife until transfer/release) and two Veterinary Clinics, which provides heavily subsidised care for the animals of people on low incomes. We offer low cost microchipping, advice and provide help with neutering / operations, etc. for people on low incomes. We run 5 shops which play a big role in our fundraising.

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Activities & Mission

RSPCA Suffolk Central runs a Re-Homing Centre (also a holding area for injured wildlife until transfer/release) and two Veterinary Clinics, which provides heavily subsidised care for the animals of people on low incomes. We offer low cost microchipping, advice and provide help with neutering / operations, etc. for people on low incomes. We run 5 shops which play a big role in our fundraising.

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
£926,152
Latest Expenditure
£1,352,866

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 50% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 61.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 27.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 9% of UK Charitable activities 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 £433,814
Charitable Activities £450,227
Other Trading £15,482
Investments £26,629
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £825,635
Raising Funds £368,548
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £158,683

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 2023 — Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals West Suffolk Branch (organisation 206965)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£926,152
£1,352,866£825,635£2,184,403£868,47237 / 134
2023
£941,008
£1,134,675£733,175£2,611,117£900,14435 / 135
2022
£1,876,615
£998,543£733,175£2,804,784£1,007,00934 / 146
2021
£881,188
£751,414£554,079£1,926,712£682,33737 / 80
2020
£676,661
£644,685£467,123£1,796,938£478,15523 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Suffolk Central Branch

What does Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Suffolk Central Branch do?

RSPCA Suffolk Central runs a Re-Homing Centre (also a holding area for injured wildlife until transfer/release) and two Veterinary Clinics, which provides heavily subsidised care for the animals of people on low incomes. We offer low cost microchipping, advice and provide help with neutering / operations, etc. for people on low incomes. We run 5 shops which play a big role in our fundraising.

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

Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Suffolk Central Branch reported total income of £926k and reported expenditure of £1.35m 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 Suffolk Central Branch?

Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Suffolk Central Branch has a program ratio of 89.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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

Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Suffolk Central Branch was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 206269. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Suffolk Central Branch?

Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Suffolk Central Branch is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEPHEN JOHN TAYLOR. 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 Suffolk Central Branch operate?

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

Is Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Suffolk Central Branch a registered charity?

Yes — Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Suffolk Central Branch is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 206269.

Details

Address
RSPCA Suffolk Central Branch
Mill Lane
Martlesham
WOODBRIDGE
IP12 4PD
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
206269
Charity Number
206269

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Trustees

STEPHEN JOHN TAYLOR Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
IAN ERNEST HENDRY
Jane Louise Anne Bullen
Karen Hill

Also Known As

  • Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Suffolk East and Ipswich Branch
  • RSPCA Suffolk - East and Ipswich Branch
  • RSPCA Suffolk East and Ipswich Branch

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