ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS MEDWAY WEST BRANCH

Registered charity 209192 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as RSPCA - MEDWAY WEST BRANCH, RSPCA KENT CHATHAM BRANCH, RSPCA MEDWAY WEST BRANCH

We provide subsidised veterinary treatment for animals owned by local people on low income. We take in and rehome unwanted, abandoned and stray animals.We respond to enquires from the public on a whole range of animal welfare issues. We also provide volunteering opportunities for those who wish to support our work, including trusteeship, fundraising and providing work experience placements.

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Latest income
£218k
Latest spending
£235k
Registered
1962
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the Branch spent £164,323.00 during the year, which exceeded its incoming resources of £159,620.00. The Branch holds unrestricted reserves of £212,603.00, representing approximately 16 months of expenditure, which the Trustees consider sufficient to meet any reduction in incoming resources.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Charity Shop
Our shop in Strood continues to be a great asset. They made £101,739.25 this year! — page 4
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: sufficient to meet any reduction in incoming resources (held: £213k)
The Branch has unrestricted reserves of £212,603.00. Such reserves represent approximately 16 months expenditure based on gross expenditure, minus funds spent on repairs and upgrading. It is the opinion of the Trustees that the existing reserves are sufficient to meet any reduction in incoming resources.
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Kent

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£218k£235k
31/12/2024£160k£164k
31/12/2023£167k£155k
31/12/2022£167k£140k
31/12/2021£135k£114k

Common questions

Is ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS MEDWAY WEST BRANCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the Branch spent £164,323.00 during the year, which exceeded its incoming resources of £159,620.00. The Branch holds unrestricted reserves of £212,603.00, representing approximately 16 months of expenditure, which the Trustees consider sufficient to meet any reduction in incoming resources. Its FY2024 accounts were audited.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS MEDWAY WEST BRANCH£218k0aboveno doubt
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS TUNBRIDGE WELLS AND MAIDSTONE BRANCH FY2025£122k0unclearno doubt
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS FINCHLEY, GOLDERS GREEN, HENDON AND DISTRICT BRANCH FY2024£352k0aboveno doubt
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS SOUTH LONDON BRANCH FY2024£625k0unclearno doubt
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS COVENTRY AND DISTRICT BRANCH CIO FY2025£1.3m0aboveno doubt
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS WEST DORSET BRANCH FY2025£900k0aboveno doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.