ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ISLE OF WIGHT BRANCH
Animal welfare & rescue charity, providing a safe secure enviroment for all types of animals including wildlife until such time as they can be rehomed or successfully returned to the wild.In addition supplying advice on animal care and also welfare grants to eligible members of the public.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £312,451 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to a significant drop in legacy income. Despite the operational deficit, the charity holds total reserves of £3,410,820, with free reserves standing at £556,792, which the trustees consider adequate to cover risks. The trustees are actively working to control expenditure and diversify income streams to address the shortfall.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees subsequently reviewed the reserves policy and agreed that it was more appropriate for the charity to hold cash reserves equivalent to a minimum of 4 months of expenditure, with a target to increase this to 6 months.” — page 8
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Clare Elizabeth Craddock
- Eloise Shavelar
- Lisa Livermore
- Margaret Helen Lloyd
- Michael Hillcock
- Susan Janet Lockwood
- Yvonne Goddard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £819k | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.3m | £932k |
| 31/12/2022 | £622k | £766k |
| 31/12/2021 | £712k | £666k |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.3m | £709k |
Common questions
Is ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ISLE OF WIGHT BRANCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £312,451 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to a significant drop in legacy income. Despite the operational deficit, the charity holds total reserves of £3,410,820, with free reserves standing at £556,792, which the trustees consider adequate to cover risks. The trustees are actively working to control expenditure and diversify income streams to address the shortfall. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by James Todd & Co Limited.
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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 ISLE OF WIGHT BRANCH | £819k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RSPCA Devon Branch | £1.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS LEEDS, WAKEFIELD AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS NORTH SOMERSET BRANCH | £591k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BRISTOL AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £2.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS HILLINGDON, SLOUGH, WINDSOR , KINGSTON AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |