ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS TAMESIDE AND GLOSSOP BRANCH
The branch boards/fosters previously abused, neglected or unwanted animals in need until new homes are found. RSPCA Inspectorate animals are given priority. Operates welfare neutering and treatment schemes for owners in receipt of certain state benefits and Community Animal Action Days to raise awareness responsible animal ownership. Raises funds to support the above activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the branch operated entirely by volunteers with no paid staff, resulting in a net movement in funds of a deficit of £20,184 for the year ended 31 December 2025. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £192,849, which is above the stated policy target of maintaining funds equivalent to at least 12 months of unrestricted expenditure, although the trustees noted that expenditure exceeded income.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level, which equates to at least 12 months unrestricted expenditure.” — page 9
“Goods and services were purchased from the national RSPCA charity to the value of £6,171. These goods were either sold during the year or held in stock at the year end. The total also includes medicines purchased for the treatment of animals.” — page 18
“The charity received £39,717 from the National RSPCA mainly relating to the door-to-door collections, larger care and case animal support and associated vet fees.”
“Goods and services were purchased from the national RSPCA charity to the value of £6,171. These goods were either sold during the year or held in stock at the year end. The total also includes medicines purchased for the treatment of animals.” — page 18
“The charity received £39,717 from the National RSPCA mainly relating to the door-to-door collections, larger care and case animal support and associated vet fees.”
Trustees
- IRENE PLATTchair
- ANNE KENYON
- BEATRICE ANGELA CLOUGH
- ELIZABETH ANNE WOOD
- GAIL MARGARET ALICE HILTON
- KATHLEEN MARGARET BIRCH
- KAY DIANE DINSDALE
- LYNN ANDREW
- RICHARD THOMAS HOWARD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £61k | £82k |
| 31/12/2024 | £112k | £110k |
| 31/12/2023 | £131k | £111k |
| 31/12/2022 | £54k | £73k |
| 31/12/2021 | £113k | £45k |
Common questions
Is ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS TAMESIDE AND GLOSSOP BRANCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the branch operated entirely by volunteers with no paid staff, resulting in a net movement in funds of a deficit of £20,184 for the year ended 31 December 2025. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £192,849, which is above the stated policy target of maintaining funds equivalent to at least 12 months of unrestricted expenditure, although the trustees noted that expenditure exceeded income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.