ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS WIGAN, LEIGH AND DISTRICT BRANCH
Namely to use all lawful means to prevent cruelty, promote kindness and alleviate suffering of animals;To carry out other practical animal welfare services such as rehoming animals and providing veterinary treatment in the Wigan, Leigh and District area. To conduct humane education. To operate a charity shop, the profits from which help to fund the above services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a loss of £23,442 for the year, with total expenditure exceeding total income. The trustees consider existing reserves sufficient to meet any reduction in incoming resources, though the charity shop profits decreased significantly and the branch relies heavily on volunteers and specific grants.
What the accounts disclose
“The Branch depends on the help and dedication of around 16 volunteers who give their time freely to help us help local animals. The branch could not function without them and we are very grateful for all their help and support.” — page 10
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Geraldine Ann MILESchair
- Dorothy Haunch
- Geoffrey Abbott
- John Hodge
- Lesley Denise Watmough
- Patricia Edna Abbott
- Rachel Lorraine Blundell
- Steven Gilmore
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £258k | £282k |
| 31/12/2024 | £232k | £260k |
| 31/12/2023 | £334k | £216k |
| 31/12/2022 | £179k | £176k |
| 31/12/2021 | £225k | £146k |
Common questions
Is ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS WIGAN, LEIGH AND DISTRICT BRANCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a loss of £23,442 for the year, with total expenditure exceeding total income. The trustees consider existing reserves sufficient to meet any reduction in incoming resources, though the charity shop profits decreased significantly and the branch relies heavily on volunteers and specific grants.
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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 WIGAN, LEIGH AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £258k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BEDFORDSHIRE SOUTH AND MID HERTFORDSHIRE BRANCH | £301k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BRISTOL AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £2.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS KENT NORTH WEST BRANCH | £217k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS FINCHLEY, GOLDERS GREEN, HENDON AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £352k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS CREWE, NANTWICH AND DISTRICT BRANCH CIO | £203k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |