ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS LEEDS, WAKEFIELD AND DISTRICT BRANCH CIO
Animal Welfare. Rehabilitation and rehoming of sick, injured, abandoned or abused animals. Provision of welfare assistance, welfare neutering and welfare microchipping for companion animals whose owners are in receipt of qualifying benefits (as defined by the charity).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income of £292,414 for the year ended 31 December 2025, recovering from a net expenditure in the prior year. The trustees report that free reserves of £489,947 are insufficient to meet their stated policy target of twelve months' expenditure, covering only approximately six months of operational costs without incoming income. Despite this shortfall against policy, the trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern, supported by recent legacy income and a public appeal.
What the accounts disclose
“As at year end 2025, the unrestricted funds of £489,947 would cover expenditure with no operational income activity for approximately 6 months It is the opinion of the Trustees that the existing reserves are insufficient to meet any further reduction in incoming resources.” — page 16
“During the year the Leeds and Wakefield branch made purchases from the RSPCA National Society of £17,682 (2024 £16,135). The Leeds and Wakefield branch made sales to the RSPCA National Society of £79,396 (2024 £67,833) and to the RSPCA Yorkshire Regional Board of £Nil (2024 £12,430). During the year the Leeds and Wakefield branch received grants totalling £12,495 (2024: £28,287) from the RSPCA Yorkshire Regional Board. At 31st December 2025 the net amount owed from RSPCA National Society was £14,826 (2024 £5,867) as per note 17. During the year ended 31st December 2023 an interest free loan of £190,000 was advanced to the Leeds and Wakefield branch by the RSPCA National Society. As of 31st December 2025, the outstanding amount was £85,035. During the financial year, a total of £3,330 (FY24: £3,650) has been received by the Charity from the trustees in a form of donations without conditions. The trustees provided their time to the charity at no cost.” — page 36
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/08/2026)
Trustees
- Duncan Chappellchair
- David Hinchcliffe
- Dr Gail Clarkson
- Emily Charlotte Waddington
- Hannah Mandy Butterfield
- Jason lee Curson
- Katherine Ann Walley
- Natalie Camilla Rogers
- Robert Graham
- Samuel Byron Bayley
- Stewart William Francis Cox
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.4m | £1.1m |
Common questions
Is ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS LEEDS, WAKEFIELD AND DISTRICT BRANCH CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income of £292,414 for the year ended 31 December 2025, recovering from a net expenditure in the prior year. The trustees report that free reserves of £489,947 are insufficient to meet their stated policy target of twelve months' expenditure, covering only approximately six months of operational costs without incoming income. Despite this shortfall against policy, the trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern, supported by recent legacy income and a public appeal. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Thomas Coombs Limited.