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ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS HEREFORDSHIRE BRANCH

Registered charity 223364 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as RSPCA - HEREFORDSHIRE BRANCH, RSPCA HEREFORDSHIRE BRANCH

Rehoming of companion animals/pets. Assistance with vet bills for residents on means-tested benefits. Promotion of good animal welfare and pet care, especially through subsidised neutering, micro-chipping etc.

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Latest income
£77k
Latest spending
£156k
Registered
1963
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net operating deficit of £97,238 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted reserves. The Trustees anticipate a further operating deficit in 2025 due to rising costs and an unhelpful economic climate, indicating a reliance on reducing reserves to fund ongoing animal welfare activities.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“recent drops in funds have Nevertheless, the Trustees believe that a managed reduction in reserves, when the funds are used to promote animal welfare, is legitimate.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“An operating deficit is also expected in 2025 as further reduction in the Branch’s reserves occurs, in the cause of animal welfare. However, the general economic climate remains unhelpful.” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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

Operates in: Herefordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£77k£156k
31/12/2023£104k£201k
31/12/2022£128k£128k
31/12/2021£92k£130k
31/12/2020£104k£122k

Common questions

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

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net operating deficit of £97,238 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted reserves. The Trustees anticipate a further operating deficit in 2025 due to rising costs and an unhelpful economic climate, indicating a reliance on reducing reserves to fund ongoing animal welfare activities. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.