RSPCA Sussex West Branch
Promotion of kindness and prevention of cruelty to animals. To care for, rehabilitate and re-home all domestic animals and others who are placed in our care. Animals in our care receive veterinary treatment, vaccination, neutering, micro-chipping and are assessed for rehoming.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with an operating loss of £210,974 and a net decrease in funds of £698,264, largely driven by a £487,290 loss on investments. Despite this, total unrestricted reserves stood at £6,716,866, which is above the stated policy target of £750,000. The trustees consider that investment objectives of safeguarding assets and maintaining liquidity have been met.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Nicholas John Cockramchair
- Claire Elizabeth Penhallurick
- Elaine Anne McNamara
- Jana Alexa Langley
- Matthew Rupert Stainer
- Maureen Falloon
- Paul Anthony Marshall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.2m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2024 | £943k | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.0m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.6m | £930k |
Common questions
Is RSPCA Sussex West Branch financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with an operating loss of £210,974 and a net decrease in funds of £698,264, largely driven by a £487,290 loss on investments. Despite this, total unrestricted reserves stood at £6,716,866, which is above the stated policy target of £750,000. The trustees consider that investment objectives of safeguarding assets and maintaining liquidity have been met. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by MC Audit Limited.
Who funds RSPCA Sussex West Branch?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RSPCA Sussex West Branch as a grant recipient include The Patricia Routledge Foundation, MICHAEL AND SHIRLEY HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | FY2025 | £2k | |
| MICHAEL AND SHIRLEY HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | grant towards veterinary fees |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BLYTH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £2k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £2k |
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- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ESSEX MID & NORTH BRANCH CIO
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS SUFFOLK CENTRAL BRANCH
- RSPCA Devon Branch
- RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS COTSWOLDS, GLOUCESTER & DISTRICT BRANCH
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSPCA Sussex West Branch | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | 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 SUFFOLK CENTRAL BRANCH | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RSPCA Devon Branch | £2.4m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex | £1.9m | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS COTSWOLDS, GLOUCESTER & DISTRICT BRANCH | £2.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | not going concern |