RSPCA Assured Limited
Also known as: Freedom Food Limited
To prevent cruelty to animals by the promotion of humane farming, transportation, slaughter, and marketing of farm animals, in particular but without prejudice to generality of the foregoing, by implementing a set of rearing and handling standards approved and amended from time to time by the The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals ("The RSPCA").
Activities & Mission
To prevent cruelty to animals by the promotion of humane farming, transportation, slaughter, and marketing of farm animals, in particular but without prejudice to generality of the foregoing, by implementing a set of rearing and handling standards approved and amended from time to time by the The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals ("The RSPCA").
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 76% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 77% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £6,296,224 | £6,406,874 | £6,406,874 | £3,026,527 | £3,026,527 | 64 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,663,999 | £5,977,180 | £5,977,180 | £3,137,177 | £3,137,177 | 58 / 0 |
| 2022 | £5,298,631 | £4,285,932 | £4,285,932 | £3,450,358 | £3,403,618 | 48 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,524,738 | £3,710,340 | £3,710,340 | £2,437,659 | £2,437,657 | 30 / 0 |
| 2020 | £3,639,970 | £3,409,500 | £3,409,500 | £1,623,261 | £1,523,259 | 44 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about RSPCA Assured Limited
What does RSPCA Assured Limited do?
To prevent cruelty to animals by the promotion of humane farming, transportation, slaughter, and marketing of farm animals, in particular but without prejudice to generality of the foregoing, by implementing a set of rearing and handling standards approved and amended from time to time by the The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals ("The RSPCA").
How much income did RSPCA Assured Limited report in 2024?
RSPCA Assured Limited reported total income of £6.30m and reported expenditure of £6.41m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is RSPCA Assured Limited?
RSPCA Assured Limited has a program ratio of 101.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was RSPCA Assured Limited registered as a charity?
RSPCA Assured Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 1996 as charity number 1059879. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs RSPCA Assured Limited?
RSPCA Assured Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is David John Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does RSPCA Assured Limited operate?
RSPCA Assured Limited operates across 12 areas, including Denmark, France, Germany and 9 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is RSPCA Assured Limited a registered charity?
Yes — RSPCA Assured Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1059879.
Details
Parkside
Chart Way
HORSHAM
RH12 1GY
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Also Known As
- Freedom Food Limited
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- 14 May 2026
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