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RSPCA Leicestershire, Peterborough And Rutland Branch

Also known as: Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Leicestershire Branch, RSPCA Leicester and South Leicestershire Branch, RSPCA Leicestershire Branch, RSPCA Woodside, Woodside Animal Centre

We promote animal welfare and allieviate unnecessary suffering through education and support. Woodside Animal Centre is also an active force in achieving responsible pet ownership and responsible attitudes to all animals. We rehome (or return to the wild) and rehabilitate (where possible) animals bought to the centre.

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Activities & Mission

We promote animal welfare and allieviate unnecessary suffering through education and support. Woodside Animal Centre is also an active force in achieving responsible pet ownership and responsible attitudes to all animals. We rehome (or return to the wild) and rehabilitate (where possible) animals bought to the centre.

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
£1,815,391
Latest Expenditure
£2,176,108

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 74.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 62.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 38.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £565,063
Charitable Activities £442,127
Other Trading £773,068
Investments £35,133
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,356,764
Raising Funds £819,344
Governance £23,172
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
£1,815,391
£2,176,108£1,356,764£5,009,035£2,905,72458 / 153
2023
£1,761,242
£1,700,134£1,123,628£5,299,463£925,98045 / 150
2022
£1,842,020
£1,546,415£1,107,629£5,183,144£928,02546 / 90
2021
£1,342,176
£1,249,608£929,639£5,003,061£967,49345 / 90
2020
£2,012,011
£1,180,528£909,923£4,806,550£1,798,42438 / 85

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about RSPCA Leicestershire, Peterborough And Rutland Branch

What does RSPCA Leicestershire, Peterborough And Rutland Branch do?

We promote animal welfare and allieviate unnecessary suffering through education and support. Woodside Animal Centre is also an active force in achieving responsible pet ownership and responsible attitudes to all animals. We rehome (or return to the wild) and rehabilitate (where possible) animals bought to the centre.

How much income did RSPCA Leicestershire, Peterborough And Rutland Branch report in 2024?

RSPCA Leicestershire, Peterborough And Rutland Branch reported total income of £1.82m and reported expenditure of £2.18m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was RSPCA Leicestershire, Peterborough And Rutland Branch registered as a charity?

RSPCA Leicestershire, Peterborough And Rutland Branch was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 August 1963 as charity number 222621. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs RSPCA Leicestershire, Peterborough And Rutland Branch?

RSPCA Leicestershire, Peterborough And Rutland Branch is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Connor Acton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does RSPCA Leicestershire, Peterborough And Rutland Branch operate?

RSPCA Leicestershire, Peterborough And Rutland Branch operates across 4 areas: Leicester City, Leicestershire, Peterborough City and Rutland.

Is RSPCA Leicestershire, Peterborough And Rutland Branch a registered charity?

Yes — RSPCA Leicestershire, Peterborough And Rutland Branch is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 222621.

Details

Address
RSPCA
Woodside Animal Centre
190 Scudamore Road
Leicester
LE3 1UQ
Registration Date
28 August 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
222621
Charity Number
222621

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Trustees

Connor Acton Chair
Betsy Malamah-Thomas
Christine Page
DAVE MORRISH
Grace Alexandra Gough
Martin Gordon Mannix
Also governs 1 other charity
Paula Clark
Steve Kinchington

Also Known As

  • Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Leicestershire Branch
  • RSPCA Leicester and South Leicestershire Branch
  • RSPCA Leicestershire Branch
  • RSPCA Woodside
  • Woodside Animal Centre

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14 May 2026
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