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RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch

Also known as: Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Halifax and District Branch, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Halifax, Huddersfield and District Branch, RSPCA -Halifax Branch, RSPCA Halifax & District Branch, RSPCA Halifax and District Branch

Animal Welfare Society - a branch of the RSPCA operating in the Halifax, Huddersfield and Bradford areas. The branch has an animal centre in Halifax where we take in animals in greatest welfare need, often rescued from neglect and ill-treatment. We provide them a safe haven with veterinary treatment and care, we rehabilitate their behavior before finding them loving new homes.

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Activities & Mission

Animal Welfare Society - a branch of the RSPCA operating in the Halifax, Huddersfield and Bradford areas. The branch has an animal centre in Halifax where we take in animals in greatest welfare need, often rescued from neglect and ill-treatment. We provide them a safe haven with veterinary treatment and care, we rehabilitate their behavior before finding them loving new homes.

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
£2,526,495
Latest Expenditure
£2,281,325

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 45.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 6% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 50.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 5% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 49.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 3% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £784,640
Charitable Activities £222,975
Other Trading £1,457,286
Investments £61,594
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,150,890
Raising Funds £1,130,435
Governance £0
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
£2,526,495
£2,281,325£1,150,890£4,992,752£537,19660 / 413
2023
£2,378,969
£2,170,413£1,069,215£4,729,127£472,53160 / 411
2022
£2,849,118
£1,991,846£955,598£4,492,510£502,22160 / 536
2021
£1,914,342
£1,683,417£825,292£3,660,728£468,54058 / 536
2020
£1,804,408
£1,626,107£827,705£3,393,005£467,02755 / 622

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch

What does RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch do?

Animal Welfare Society - a branch of the RSPCA operating in the Halifax, Huddersfield and Bradford areas. The branch has an animal centre in Halifax where we take in animals in greatest welfare need, often rescued from neglect and ill-treatment. We provide them a safe haven with veterinary treatment and care, we rehabilitate their behavior before finding them loving new homes.

How much income did RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch report in 2024?

RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch reported total income of £2.53m and reported expenditure of £2.28m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch?

RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch has a program ratio of 45.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch registered as a charity?

RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 October 1963 as charity number 225575. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch?

RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch operate?

RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch operates across 3 areas: Bradford City, Calderdale and Kirklees.

Is RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch a registered charity?

Yes — RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 225575.

Details

Address
R S P C A Animal Centre
Wade Street
HALIFAX
HX1 1SN
Registration Date
31 October 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
225575
Charity Number
225575

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Trustees

Carol Watkinson
CATHRYN HARRIS
Julie Evans
Also governs 1 other charity
Michael David Williams
Also governs 1 other charity
Susan Cordingley
VIVIEN ASPEY

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Halifax and District Branch
  • Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Halifax, Huddersfield and District Branch
  • RSPCA -Halifax Branch
  • RSPCA Halifax & District Branch
  • RSPCA Halifax and District Branch

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