ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS GOOLE AND DISTRICT BRANCH
Our aims are to promote kindness & prevent cruelty to animals & further animal welfare work in our area (much of the DN14 postcode). The Goole and District Branch of the RSPCA is a registered charity in itÔÇÖs own right. Whilst we support & work closely with the national charity, other branches & inspectors, we are responsible for generating our own funds to help and care for local animals.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE BRANCH ARE TO PROMOTE THE WORK AND OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY [ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (219099)], WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO THE AREA OF THE BRANCH, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICIES OF THE SOCIETY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £15,897 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £123,323. The trustees report that this level of reserves is consistent with their policy aim to hold almost one and a half years' running costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention that would affect the understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The branch aims to hold almost one and a half year’s running costs so that the level provided for animal welfare is maintained should there be a reduction in incoming resources.” — page 7
“J Petty’s husband, who is also G Petty’s father, lets the Jail house storage unit for the exclusive use of the Goole & District RSPCA at a rate of £50 per week in order to meet the cost of the refurbishment.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- AMY MELLOR
- GEORGINA JANE PETTY
- JANE CAROLINE PETTY
- JOHN PHILIP PRICE
- JUNE WARD
- TRACY MARSTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £89k | £69k |
| 31/12/2024 | £68k | £70k |
| 31/12/2023 | £66k | £68k |
| 31/12/2022 | £45k | £60k |
| 31/12/2021 | £34k | £54k |
Common questions
Is ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS GOOLE AND DISTRICT BRANCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £15,897 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £123,323. The trustees report that this level of reserves is consistent with their policy aim to hold almost one and a half years' running costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention that would affect the understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.