Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals North Wiltshire and Newbury District Branch
To prevent cruelty, promote kindness and alleviate suffering of animals.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
Registered
1974
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £135,884 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by increased income from trading activities and donations. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £1,216,995 fall within the stated policy target of 9 to 12 months of expenditure, and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: 9 to 12 months of expenditure (held: £1.2m)
“By aiming for 9 to 12 months of expenditure (in the region of £1.2m-£1.7m) coverage in unrestricted funds”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee of connected entity reimbursed for vehicle expenses and animal feed.
“During the year the charity paid £637 (2023: £1,372) of expenses to S Forrest, a trustee of The Oak and Furrows Wildlife Rescue Centre. The expenses were reimbursed for vehicle expenses and animal feed.” — page 35
“During the year, two trustees (2023: two) made donations to the charity totalling £72 (2023: 18).” — page 35
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees made donations to the charity.
“During the year the charity paid £637 (2023: £1,372) of expenses to S Forrest, a trustee of The Oak and Furrows Wildlife Rescue Centre. The expenses were reimbursed for vehicle expenses and animal feed.” — page 35
“During the year, two trustees (2023: two) made donations to the charity totalling £72 (2023: 18).” — page 35
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: RSPCA North Wiltshire and Newbury District Trading Limited
“In January of 2024 we established a trading company to handle the sale of new goods across the commercial side of the charity. RSPCA North Wiltshire and Newbury District Branch Trading Limited (co. no. 14615658).” — page 8
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Corporate structure
- Trading subsidiary: RSPCA NORTH WILTSHIRE AND NEWBURY DISTRICT TRADING LIMITED Companies House 14615658
RSPCA NORTH WILTSHIRE AND NEWBURY DISTRICT TRADING LIMITED — per its own Companies House accounts
- Management charges of £16,521 and loan interest of £1,460 charged by parent. Net intra-group balance: £24,340 due from charity (Note 5) less £12,570 owed to group undertakings (Note 6) and £7,430 long-term loan (Note 7) = Net asset position relative to group, though Note 9 states £20,000 loan owed to charity and £24,340 due from charity.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Total income
£1.6m
Total spending
£1.5m
Cost of raising funds
£963k
Reserves (reported)
£1.2m
Employees
41
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/09/2021)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.6m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.2m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.1m | £842k |
Common questions
Is Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals North Wiltshire and Newbury District Branch financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £135,884 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by increased income from trading activities and donations. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £1,216,995 fall within the stated policy target of 9 to 12 months of expenditure, and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PROJECT GIVING BACK | 1 | £324k |
| PHILIP BREEZE WILL TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE BLYTH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
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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 North Wiltshire and Newbury District Branch | £0 | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BURY OLDHAM AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £1.0m | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BLACKPOOL AND NORTH LANCASHIRE BRANCH | £852k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS - HANTS AND SURREY BORDER BRANCH | £329k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS GUILDFORD AND EPSOM BRANCH | £274k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS | £152.5m | — | 137 | above | — | no doubt |