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The Second Chance Society

Also known as: Second Chance Animal Rescue

Looking after animals

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Activities & Mission

Looking after animals

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
£514,655
Latest Expenditure
£277,005

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 43.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 80.2%
% 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 £508,586
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £7,483
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £222,061
Raising Funds £1,413
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £53,531

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£514,655
£277,005£222,061£1,001,059£07 / 50
2024
£140,929
£277,1320 / 50
2023
£111,130
£218,3080 / 30
2022
£227,267
£205,9000 / 20
2021
£154,023
£177,7450 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Second Chance Society

What does The Second Chance Society do?

Looking after animals

How much income did The Second Chance Society report in 2025?

The Second Chance Society reported total income of £515k and reported expenditure of £277k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Second Chance Society registered as a charity?

The Second Chance Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 April 1991 as charity number 1002511. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs The Second Chance Society?

The Second Chance Society is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANTHONY LONG. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Second Chance Society operate?

The Second Chance Society operates across 2 areas: Hampshire and West Sussex.

Is The Second Chance Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Second Chance Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1002511.

Details

Address
4 MANSBRIDGE COTTAGES
MANSBRIDGE ROAD
SOUTHAMPTON
SO18 2NH
Registration Date
12 April 1991
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1002511
Charity Number
1002511

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Trustees

ANTHONY LONG Chair
ALAN HENRY STEVENS
ANDREW BARTER SMITH
ANNE WILSON
Callula Thornton
KAREN JULIE SMITH
Susan Marion Long

Also Known As

  • Second Chance Animal Rescue

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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