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ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS STORT VALLEY BRANCH

Registered charity 233908 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as RSPCA HARLOW BRANCH, RSPCA STORT VALLEY BRANCH

Provide basic veterinary treatment for State Pensioners and People on Universal Credit at a clinic run by part time staff and volunteers plus vets who are paid. Assist with costs towards neutering outside of the scope of the clinic. Provide advice and guidance on animals welfare.Work with national RSPCA in rehoming of unwanted petsRun a charity shop with part time employees plus volunteer

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Latest income
£260k
Latest spending
£231k
Registered
1965
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £28,833 for the year ended 31 December 2025, an improvement from the previous year's £9,615. Total unrestricted funds carried forward were £176,977, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover foreseeable risks and ensure a safe closure if necessary. The charity notes that while the clinic operates at a loss as intended by its mission, it continues to receive substantial support from the National RSPCA.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Charitable activities (52% of income)
“Charitable activity 136,459”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Fundraising cost ratio: 27.6% of fundraised income — above the 90th percentile for charities its size (median 2.9%)
“Raising funds 71,850”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: sufficient reserves in place to ensure a safe and orderly closure of the Branch should the need arise or to cover foreseeable major risks in ongoing operations (held: £177k)
“Our reserves at the end of 2025 were £177K. The committee revised and approved the Branch's Reserves policy and set reserve levels for 2026. Our view, in line with this policy, is that the Branch has sufficient reserves in place to ensure a safe and orderly closure of the Branch should the need arise or to cover foreseeable major risks in ongoing operations.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Essex · Haringey · Hertfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£260k£231k
31/12/2024£258k£248k
31/12/2023£232k£249k
31/12/2022£205k£259k
31/12/2021£229k£201k

Common questions

Is ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS STORT VALLEY BRANCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £28,833 for the year ended 31 December 2025, an improvement from the previous year's £9,615. Total unrestricted funds carried forward were £176,977, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover foreseeable risks and ensure a safe closure if necessary. The charity notes that while the clinic operates at a loss as intended by its mission, it continues to receive substantial support from the National RSPCA. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.