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RSPCA Devon Branch

Also known as: Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Exeter, East and West Devon Branch, RSPCA - Devon - Exeter, East and West Devon Branch, RSPCA - Exeter, East and West Devon Branch, RSPCA South East and West Devon Branch, Little Valley Animal Shelter, RSPCA Exeter, East and West Devon Branch

To promote kindness and to prevent cruelty to animals by all lawful means. This involves the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of mistreated, abandoned and unwanted animals, support for the RSPCA inspectorate in the branch area and promotion of the work and objects of the National Society.

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Activities & Mission

To promote kindness and to prevent cruelty to animals by all lawful means. This involves the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of mistreated, abandoned and unwanted animals, support for the RSPCA inspectorate in the branch area and promotion of the work and objects of the National Society.

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
£1,771,668
Latest Expenditure
£1,598,303

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £990,701
Charitable Activities £66,178
Other Trading £592,418
Investments £122,371
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,577,058
Raising Funds £21,245
Governance £31,854
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
£1,771,668
£1,598,303£1,577,058£7,368,912£4,480,94842 / 180
2023
£2,119,602
£1,435,204£1,347,245£7,039,597£7,039,59741 / 100
2022
£1,081,477
£1,116,409£1,095,642£6,218,693£1,694,66634 / 80
2021
£812,445
£1,006,163£578,139£6,390,882£6,390,88231 / 30
2020
£1,706,687
£945,920£526,928£5,494,922£5,494,92233 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about RSPCA Devon Branch

What does RSPCA Devon Branch do?

To promote kindness and to prevent cruelty to animals by all lawful means. This involves the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of mistreated, abandoned and unwanted animals, support for the RSPCA inspectorate in the branch area and promotion of the work and objects of the National Society.

How much income did RSPCA Devon Branch report in 2024?

RSPCA Devon Branch reported total income of £1.77m and reported expenditure of £1.60m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was RSPCA Devon Branch registered as a charity?

RSPCA Devon Branch was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 March 1962 as charity number 205154. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs RSPCA Devon Branch?

RSPCA Devon 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 RSPCA Devon Branch operate?

RSPCA Devon Branch operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is RSPCA Devon Branch a registered charity?

Yes — RSPCA Devon Branch is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 205154.

Details

Address
R S P C A
BLACK HAT LANE
BAKERS HILL
EXETER
EX2 9TA
Registration Date
28 March 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
205154
Charity Number
205154

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Trustees

Cate Needler
Dr Josephine Elizabeth Kapff
Evelyn Mundy
MARGARET HARDY
MRS JACKIE WILLIAMS
Sarah Cochrane
Steven John Wilson

Also Known As

  • Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Exeter, East and West Devon Branch
  • RSPCA - Devon - Exeter, East and West Devon Branch
  • RSPCA - Exeter, East and West Devon Branch
  • RSPCA South East and West Devon Branch
  • Little Valley Animal Shelter
  • RSPCA Exeter, East and West Devon Branch

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