ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS LEEDS, WAKEFIELD AND DISTRICT BRANCH
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £241,185 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £2,002,397 to £1,761,212. The trustees note that reserves have been seriously eroded due to rising costs and economic uncertainty, though free reserves of £137,374 are sufficient to cover the forecasted 2025 operational deficit for approximately 20 months. The charity remains solvent and continues to operate on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity's reserve policy is to hold a target level of twelve months' expenditure to ensure continued financial security and to provide for contingencies, this would equate to approximately £1M.” — page 19
“During the year the Leeds and Wakefield branch made purchases from the RSPCA National Society of £16,135 (2023 £16,295).” — page 38
“The Leeds and Wakefield branch made sales to the RSPCA National Society of £60,782 (2023 £14,385)” — page 38
“During the year the Leeds and Wakefield branch made purchases from the RSPCA National Society of £16,135 (2023 £16,295).” — page 38
“The Leeds and Wakefield branch made sales to the RSPCA National Society of £60,782 (2023 £14,385)” — page 38
“During the year the Leeds and Wakefield branch made purchases from the RSPCA National Society of £16,135 (2023 £16,295).” — page 38
“The Leeds and Wakefield branch made sales to the RSPCA National Society of £60,782 (2023 £14,385)” — page 38
“During the year the Leeds and Wakefield branch made purchases from the RSPCA National Society of £16,135 (2023 £16,295).” — page 38
“The Leeds and Wakefield branch made sales to the RSPCA National Society of £60,782 (2023 £14,385)” — page 38
“During the year the Leeds and Wakefield branch made purchases from the RSPCA National Society of £16,135 (2023 £16,295).” — page 38
“The Leeds and Wakefield branch made sales to the RSPCA National Society of £60,782 (2023 £14,385)” — page 38
“The branch notified the Charity Commission of one Serious Incident in 2024, in which no further action was required.” — page 20
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Transferred assets to another charity (12/08/2026)
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.4m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2024 | £810k | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £812k | £924k |
| 31/12/2022 | £818k | £994k |
| 31/12/2021 | £528k | £813k |
Common questions
Is ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS LEEDS, WAKEFIELD AND DISTRICT BRANCH financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £241,185 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £2,002,397 to £1,761,212. The trustees note that reserves have been seriously eroded due to rising costs and economic uncertainty, though free reserves of £137,374 are sufficient to cover the forecasted 2025 operational deficit for approximately 20 months. The charity remains solvent and continues to operate on a going concern basis. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.