RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex
The charity is responsible for the RSPCA Brighton & Hastings Animal Shelters, which provide care, vet treatment and rehoming for unwanted domestic animals, including reptiles. The Shelters have first aid and holding unit for injured wildlife. Over 3000 animals are cared for at the Shelter each year. The charity provides subsidised neutering for cats, dogs and rabbits, for people on low incomes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £195,426 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £1,922,106 and expenditure of £1,726,680. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £1,371,583, which meets the stated policy target of one year's running costs. However, the financial statements are prepared on a basis other than going concern due to the planned transfer of net assets to a new Charitable Incorporated Organisation within 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“The Committee considers that reserves (unrestricted funds not invested in fixed assets), should total the equivalent of one year’s running costs.”
“the trustees have established a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and intend to transfer net assets and activities to the CIO within 12 months of the date of approval of these financial statements therefore do not consider it to be appropriate to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.”
“The charity received a 'Door to Door' grant from National RSPCA of £61,558 (2024: £43,632) during the year.” — page 24
“National RSPCA paid £36,508 (2024: £22,211) for boarding fees during the year and £81,213 (2024: £99,788) for the Care Contribution Fund.” — page 24
“The charity received a 'Door to Door' grant from National RSPCA of £61,558 (2024: £43,632) during the year.” — page 24
“National RSPCA paid £36,508 (2024: £22,211) for boarding fees during the year and £81,213 (2024: £99,788) for the Care Contribution Fund.” — page 24
“The charity received a 'Door to Door' grant from National RSPCA of £61,558 (2024: £43,632) during the year.” — page 24
“National RSPCA paid £36,508 (2024: £22,211) for boarding fees during the year and £81,213 (2024: £99,788) for the Care Contribution Fund.” — page 24
“The charity received a 'Door to Door' grant from National RSPCA of £61,558 (2024: £43,632) during the year.” — page 24
“National RSPCA paid £36,508 (2024: £22,211) for boarding fees during the year and £81,213 (2024: £99,788) for the Care Contribution Fund.” — page 24
“The charity received a 'Door to Door' grant from National RSPCA of £61,558 (2024: £43,632) during the year.” — page 24
“National RSPCA paid £36,508 (2024: £22,211) for boarding fees during the year and £81,213 (2024: £99,788) for the Care Contribution Fund.” — page 24
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/06/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (08/04/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (23/10/2024)
Trustees
- DOUG TAYLORchair
- ANN BOLTON
- JEANETTE ELIZABETH BRAZIER
- Jennifer Wallace
- Karen Elizabeth Packham
- Rachel Margaret Gales
- Robert Keith Langridge
- Sara Louise Howlett
- Sarah Denise Emms
- Sarah Louise Bilby
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.9m | £1.7m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.7m | £1.8m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.0m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.0m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.0m | £864k |
Common questions
Is RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £195,426 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £1,922,106 and expenditure of £1,726,680. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £1,371,583, which meets the stated policy target of one year's running costs. However, the financial statements are prepared on a basis other than going concern due to the planned transfer of net assets to a new Charitable Incorporated Organisation within 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Blue Spire Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | 1 | £2k |
| MICHAEL AND SHIRLEY HUNT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | 1 | £510 |
Charities like this
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS SUFFOLK CENTRAL BRANCH
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ESSEX MID & NORTH BRANCH CIO
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS CAMBRIDGE AND DISTRICT BRANCH
- RSPCA Sussex West Branch
- RSPCA BRIDLINGTON, DRIFFIELD & DISTRICT BRANCH
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS SOUTH LONDON BRANCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex | £1.9m | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| 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 ESSEX MID & NORTH BRANCH CIO | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS CAMBRIDGE AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £386k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RSPCA Sussex West Branch | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RSPCA BRIDLINGTON, DRIFFIELD & DISTRICT BRANCH | £676k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |