ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BOURNEMOUTH, NEW FOREST AND DISTRICT BRANCH
The objects of the charity continue to be the provision of animal welfare services in the Bournemouth, New Forest and surrounding area. The charity is an independent run branch of the RSPCA, a nationwide charity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves were £470,350, which the trustees deem sufficient against a policy target of 2-3 years of routine expenditure. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £5,819 for the year, with total funds increasing to £639,144, indicating stable financial health despite a noted reliance on uncertain legacy income.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from donations (general and clinic) and legacies have decreased from 2024 to 2025. During the year, income of £273,087 (2024: £300,885) was received” — page 6
“It is the policy of the trustees to maintain free reserves at a sufficient level to cover routine expenditure requirements for a period of 2-3 years” — page 6
Trustees
- MICHAEL GOFF
- Maria Cutler
- PETER RICHARD DENNIS
- RSPCA Bournemouth, New Forest and District Branch CIO
- carolyn dennis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £273k | £273k |
| 31/12/2024 | £301k | £264k |
| 31/12/2023 | £284k | £253k |
| 31/12/2022 | £164k | £217k |
| 31/12/2021 | £210k | £222k |
Common questions
Is ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BOURNEMOUTH, NEW FOREST AND DISTRICT BRANCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves were £470,350, which the trustees deem sufficient against a policy target of 2-3 years of routine expenditure. The charity reported a net incoming resource of £5,819 for the year, with total funds increasing to £639,144, indicating stable financial health despite a noted reliance on uncertain legacy income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BLYTH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
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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 BOURNEMOUTH, NEW FOREST AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £273k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals North Wiltshire and Newbury District Branch | £0 | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS COVENTRY AND DISTRICT BRANCH CIO | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BURY OLDHAM AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £1.0m | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS COTSWOLDS, GLOUCESTER & DISTRICT BRANCH | £2.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | not going concern |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS KENT ISLE OF THANET BRANCH | £506k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |