ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS WARRINGTON, HALTON AND ST HELENS BRANCH
Provides services to assist people within the branch area with veterinary treatment, neutering services, microchipping and advice; rehome unwanted animals and provide facilities for RSPCA inspectors to house case animals pending court cases.
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 generated a surplus of £61,725 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £439,048 against expenditures of £377,323. The trustees report that free reserves of £231,288 are held, which equates to 7.7 months of charitable expenditure, exceeding their policy target of six months. However, the risk review notes a continuing monthly loss reducing reserves, prompting priorities to reduce expenditure and generate new income streams.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have established a policy of holding reserves of unrestricted funds equivalent to six months of expenditure.” — page 5
“The branch also received grants of £18,519from the National Society for the Door to Door Grant and further grants of £3,800 for general matters and £600 restricted for Pet Food from the RSPCA HQ.” — page 23
“The branch also transacts with the national society by providing boarding services to animals rescued by the national society in their region. The amount charged to RSPCA national for these services in the year amount to £67,411” — page 23
“The branch also received grants of £18,519from the National Society for the Door to Door Grant and further grants of £3,800 for general matters and £600 restricted for Pet Food from the RSPCA HQ.” — page 23
“The branch also transacts with the national society by providing boarding services to animals rescued by the national society in their region. The amount charged to RSPCA national for these services in the year amount to £67,411” — page 23
“The branch also received grants of £18,519from the National Society for the Door to Door Grant and further grants of £3,800 for general matters and £600 restricted for Pet Food from the RSPCA HQ.” — page 23
“The branch also transacts with the national society by providing boarding services to animals rescued by the national society in their region. The amount charged to RSPCA national for these services in the year amount to £67,411” — page 23
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- 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
- Paying staff
- 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
- Paul Thomas Draycottchair
- Catherine Louise McGee
- Jacqueline Joyce DRAYCOTT
- Joanne Mary ASHBY
- Marie WORSLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £438k | £377k |
| 31/12/2024 | £373k | £288k |
| 31/12/2023 | £289k | £269k |
| 31/12/2022 | £251k | £333k |
| 31/12/2021 | £173k | £343k |
Common questions
Is ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS WARRINGTON, HALTON AND ST HELENS BRANCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £61,725 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total incoming resources of £439,048 against expenditures of £377,323. The trustees report that free reserves of £231,288 are held, which equates to 7.7 months of charitable expenditure, exceeding their policy target of six months. However, the risk review notes a continuing monthly loss reducing reserves, prompting priorities to reduce expenditure and generate new income streams. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/02/2013 | £5k | Volunteer Opportunities for All |