ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS WEST DORSET BRANCH
The charity promotes the work and objects of the National RSPCA being to prevent cruelty, promote kindness to and alleviate suffering of animals, in the West Dorset and Axminster Devon area. It takes into care and rehomes unwanted and stray pets, assists owners with payment for veterinary treatment, and contributes to South West regional RSPCA schemes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a significant net surplus of £442,403 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven largely by a substantial increase in legacy income. Free reserves stood at £903,677, which the trustees note is equivalent to approximately 24 months' current expenditure, well above their policy target of covering at least twelve months' predicted expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The Branch aims to ensure that the financial reserves at any one time would cover at least twelve months' predicted expenditure.” — page 13
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Christine Angela Elgar
- Dannielle Louise Dibben
- Jannine Patricia Loveys
- Julian Westcott
- Katherine Fiona Cartwright
- Michael McDonald
- Nicola Jeanne Pengelly
- Sarah Kathryn Fisher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £900k | £458k |
| 31/12/2024 | £395k | £401k |
| 31/12/2023 | £301k | £360k |
| 31/12/2022 | £294k | £359k |
| 31/12/2021 | £341k | £346k |
Common questions
Is ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS WEST DORSET BRANCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a significant net surplus of £442,403 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven largely by a substantial increase in legacy income. Free reserves stood at £903,677, which the trustees note is equivalent to approximately 24 months' current expenditure, well above their policy target of covering at least twelve months' predicted expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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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 WEST DORSET BRANCH | £900k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals North Wiltshire and Newbury District Branch | £1.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS SOUTH LONDON BRANCH | £625k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BOURNEMOUTH, NEW FOREST AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £273k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS COTSWOLDS, GLOUCESTER & DISTRICT BRANCH | £2.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS - HANTS AND SURREY BORDER BRANCH | £329k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |