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Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Wirral And Chester Branch

Also known as: RSPCA Wirral & Chester Branch, RSPCA Wirral and Chester Branch

TO PROMOTE THE WORK & OBJECTIVES OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY - TO PROMOTE KINDNESS AND TO PREVENT OR SUPPRESS CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, BY ALL LAWFUL MEANS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICIES OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY AND BRANCH IN PLACE AT ANY TIME AND WITHIN THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO US.TO RAISE FUNDS TOWARDS OPERATING COSTS AND TO CARRY OUT LOCAL ANIMAL WELFARE WORK.

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Activities & Mission

TO PROMOTE THE WORK & OBJECTIVES OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY - TO PROMOTE KINDNESS AND TO PREVENT OR SUPPRESS CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, BY ALL LAWFUL MEANS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICIES OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY AND BRANCH IN PLACE AT ANY TIME AND WITHIN THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO US.TO RAISE FUNDS TOWARDS OPERATING COSTS AND TO CARRY OUT LOCAL ANIMAL WELFARE 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£384,559
Latest Expenditure
£464,158

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 35% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 53% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 46% of UK Charity and VCS support 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 £397,372
Charitable Activities £101,763
Other Trading £37,753
Investments £0
Other Income £5,327

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £412,287
Raising Funds £4,803
Governance £5,165
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£384,559
£464,1580 / 18
2023
£542,215
£417,090£412,287£1,052,703£1,052,70311 / 20
2022
£315,269
£390,3150 / 18
2021
£382,828
£395,1380 / 18
2020
£507,490
£378,478£377,662£1,014,934£1,014,93412 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Wirral And Chester Branch

What does Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Wirral And Chester Branch do?

TO PROMOTE THE WORK & OBJECTIVES OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY - TO PROMOTE KINDNESS AND TO PREVENT OR SUPPRESS CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, BY ALL LAWFUL MEANS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICIES OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY AND BRANCH IN PLACE AT ANY TIME AND WITHIN THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO US.TO RAISE FUNDS TOWARDS OPERATING COSTS AND TO CARRY OUT LOCAL ANIMAL WELFARE WORK.

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

Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Wirral And Chester Branch reported total income of £385k and reported expenditure of £464k 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 Wirral And Chester Branch?

Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Wirral And Chester Branch has a program ratio of 76.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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

Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Wirral And Chester Branch was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 November 1963 as charity number 219766. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Wirral And Chester Branch?

Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Wirral And Chester Branch is governed by a board of 10 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 Wirral And Chester Branch operate?

Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Wirral And Chester Branch operates across 2 areas: Cheshire West & Chester and Wirral.

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

Yes — Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Wirral And Chester Branch is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 219766.

Details

Address
R S P C A
32 CROSS LANE
WALLASEY
CH45 8RH
Registration Date
12 November 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
219766
Charity Number
219766

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Trustees

Alan Milne
Anne Carter
Carol Heath
Chris Clayton
Christina Edwards
Eileen Burke
JENNY GODWIN
KEITH CROWDEN
MARGARET SHILLIDAY
Pauline Marchal

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • RSPCA Wirral & Chester Branch
  • RSPCA Wirral and Chester Branch

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Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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