ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BURY OLDHAM AND DISTRICT BRANCH
Animal Welfare
Latest income
£1.0m
Latest spending
£974k
Registered
1963
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £218,854 are below the trustees' stated policy target of three months' operational expenditure. The trustees acknowledge this shortfall but believe going concern is appropriate due to contingencies and plans to increase income and minimize costs. The charity reported a net income of £64,408 for the year, supported by retail income and a new leasing agreement with Cats Protection.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £219k; policy: three months of operational expenditure)
“The Trustees are aware that the current reserve levels are below the target levels”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The Trustees are aware that the current reserve levels are below the target levels .Whilst they are at these levels there are contingencies in place, including the availability to attract finance should it be needed, that would allow the Charity to continue.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: RSPCA National Society administers legacies for a 3% fee.
“The branch is a member of the RSPCA National legacy scheme under which the national society administer the legacies left to the branch for a nominal fee of 3%.” — page 28
“The branch also received a door-to-door donation from the RSPCA National Society of £21,816” — page 28
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation from RSPCA National Society.
“The branch is a member of the RSPCA National legacy scheme under which the national society administer the legacies left to the branch for a nominal fee of 3%.” — page 28
“The branch also received a door-to-door donation from the RSPCA National Society of £21,816” — page 28
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Purchase of medical equipment from RSPCA National Society.
“The branch is a member of the RSPCA National legacy scheme under which the national society administer the legacies left to the branch for a nominal fee of 3%.” — page 28
“The branch also received a door-to-door donation from the RSPCA National Society of £21,816” — page 28
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Total income
£1.0m
Total spending
£974k
Cost of raising funds
£827k
Reserves (reported)
£219k
Employees
30
Trustees
- Diane Peartchair
- Christopher Peart
- David Haigh
- Karen Jakeman
- Sandra Mary Paterson
- Suzanne Lunn
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.0m | £974k |
| 31/12/2023 | £876k | £876k |
| 31/12/2022 | £783k | £914k |
| 31/12/2021 | £877k | £911k |
| 31/12/2020 | £892k | £906k |
Common questions
Is ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BURY OLDHAM AND DISTRICT BRANCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £218,854 are below the trustees' stated policy target of three months' operational expenditure. The trustees acknowledge this shortfall but believe going concern is appropriate due to contingencies and plans to increase income and minimize costs. The charity reported a net income of £64,408 for the year, supported by retail income and a new leasing agreement with Cats Protection. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Champion Accountants LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PROJECT GIVING BACK | 1 | £324k |
| PHILIP BREEZE WILL TRUST | 1 | £10k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BURY OLDHAM AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £1.0m | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals North Wiltshire and Newbury District Branch | £0 | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS - ROCHDALE AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £699k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS GUILDFORD AND EPSOM BRANCH | £274k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LABORATORY ANIMALS LIMITED | £205k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BLACKPOOL AND NORTH LANCASHIRE BRANCH | £852k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |