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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").

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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").

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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.

Show all 12 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,629,285
Latest Expenditure
£7,020,667

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £204,084
Charitable Activities £6,407,507
Other Trading £0
Investments £17,694
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,020,667
Raising Funds £0
Governance £37,865
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£6,629,285
£7,020,667£7,020,667£2,635,145£2,635,14564 / 0
2024
£6,296,224
£6,406,874£6,406,874£3,026,527£3,026,52764 / 0
2023
£5,663,999
£5,977,180£5,977,180£3,137,177£3,137,17758 / 0
2022
£5,298,631
£4,285,932£4,285,932£3,450,358£3,403,61848 / 0
2021
£4,524,738
£3,710,340£3,710,340£2,437,659£2,437,65730 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2025?

RSPCA Assured Limited reported total income of £6.63m and reported expenditure of £7.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
19 December 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1059879
Charity Number
1059879

Trustees

David John Smith Chair
Audrey Wycherley
Daniel Thiem
David Beardmore
David North
Dr Jane Downes
Gavin Chohan
Hilary McNair
Lara Sampson
Matthew Dobbs

Also Known As

  • Freedom Food Limited

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