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ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH DERBYSHIRE BRANCH

Registered charity 226142 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as RSPCA - CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH DERBYSHIRE BRANCH, RSPCA CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH DERBYSHIRE BRANCH

The RSPCA Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Branch is a separately registered branch of the RSPCA. We carry out our animal welfare work in the areas of Chesterfield and North Derbyshire. Our main aim is to take in mistreated, abandoned and unwanted animals and find them new permanent homes. We also carry out activities to promote responsible pet ownership.

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Latest income
£733k
Latest spending
£551k
Registered
1963
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that total funds increased to £3,116,558, driven by a significant rise in legacy income and the release of restricted building funds into general reserves. The trustees consider it prudent to maintain free reserves sufficient to cover at least 12 months of operational costs, a target they believe is supported by the current financial position.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: 12 months of total operational costs (held: £2.6m)
“In light of the current economic climate it is considered that free reserves should be sufficient to cover at least 12 months of total operational costs including centre administration, fundraising and support.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Grants received from RSPCA Society
“During the year grants amounting to £22,316 (2023 - £23,094) were received from the Society.”
“The Branch boarded animals on behalf of the Society and other branches during the year and charged fees for this of £128,938 (2023 - £92,946).”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Boarding fees charged to RSPCA Society/branches
“During the year grants amounting to £22,316 (2023 - £23,094) were received from the Society.”
“The Branch boarded animals on behalf of the Society and other branches during the year and charged fees for this of £128,938 (2023 - £92,946).”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Goods/services purchased from RSPCA Society/branches
“During the year grants amounting to £22,316 (2023 - £23,094) were received from the Society.”
“The Branch boarded animals on behalf of the Society and other branches during the year and charged fees for this of £128,938 (2023 - £92,946).”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee donations and purchases
“During the year grants amounting to £22,316 (2023 - £23,094) were received from the Society.”
“The Branch boarded animals on behalf of the Society and other branches during the year and charged fees for this of £128,938 (2023 - £92,946).”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)

Total income
£733k
Total spending
£551k
Cost of raising funds
£89k
Reserves (reported)
£1.1m
Employees
15

Reported reserves equal ~23.7 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Derbyshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£733k£551k
31/12/2023£616k£509k
31/12/2022£339k£434k
31/12/2021£471k£455k
31/12/2020£517k£434k

Common questions

Is ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH DERBYSHIRE BRANCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £3,116,558, driven by a significant rise in legacy income and the release of restricted building funds into general reserves. The trustees consider it prudent to maintain free reserves sufficient to cover at least 12 months of operational costs, a target they believe is supported by the current financial position. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

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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 CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH DERBYSHIRE BRANCH£733k—0unclear—no doubt
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS DERBY AND DISTRICT BRANCH FY2024£1.2m—0unclear—no doubt
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS WEST DORSET BRANCH FY2025£900k—0above—no doubt
RSPCA HALIFAX, HUDDERSFIELD, BRADFORD & DISTRICT BRANCH FY2024£2.5m—0within—no doubt
RSPCA Burton upon Trent & District Branch FY2024£1.4m—0unclear—no doubt
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS SOUTH LONDON BRANCH FY2024£625k—0unclear—no doubt

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