ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS CAMBRIDGE AND DISTRICT BRANCH
Animal welfare services, including rehoming neglected animals, low-cost animal clinic; assistance with cost of neutering domestic pets to prevent unwanted litters; emergency veterinary care for domestic birds, mammals and other animals found sick or injured; emergency assistance with cost of veterinary treatment for pet owners on low income (defined by eligibility for means-tested state benefits).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £23,365 for the year, with total income of £386,460 against expenditure of £363,095. The trustees report that closing unrestricted reserves stand at £532,849, which is above their stated policy target of 12 months of operating costs. While the charity is financially stable, the trustees note a serious risk that the functioning of their veterinary clinic would significantly deteriorate if the University Veterinary School were to close or increase charges.
What the accounts disclose
“We aim to keep our free reserves at at least 12 months operating costs and they are currently above this level.”
Trustees
- Anna Forrester
- Dr ROSEMARY ANNE RODD
- Helen Stearn
- JANINE FIONA BARBER
- Jean Mary Trevett
- Marion Sievwright
- Samantha Hazle-Toole
- Samuel Peter Joseph Carrington Kennedy
- VICTORIA MARY SPARKS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £386k | £363k |
| 31/12/2024 | £379k | £411k |
| 31/12/2023 | £454k | £373k |
| 31/12/2022 | £492k | £337k |
| 31/12/2021 | £272k | £290k |
Common questions
Is ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS CAMBRIDGE AND DISTRICT BRANCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £23,365 for the year, with total income of £386,460 against expenditure of £363,095. The trustees report that closing unrestricted reserves stand at £532,849, which is above their stated policy target of 12 months of operating costs. While the charity is financially stable, the trustees note a serious risk that the functioning of their veterinary clinic would significantly deteriorate if the University Veterinary School were to close or increase charges. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS CAMBRIDGE AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £386k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ESSEX MID & NORTH BRANCH CIO | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS NORWICH BRANCH CIO | £2.3m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS SHEFFIELD BRANCH | £1.1m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS SUFFOLK CENTRAL BRANCH | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS COVENTRY AND DISTRICT BRANCH CIO | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |