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Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals North Wiltshire and Newbury District Branch

Registered charity 268444 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS NORTH WILTSHIRE BRANCH, RSPCA NORTH WILTSHIRE BRANCH, RSPCA WILTSHIRE NORTH - SWINDON AND DISTRICT BRANCH

Latest income
£1.6m
Latest spending
£1.5m
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.

Accounts audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.

Corporate structure

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

Reported reserves equal ~9.5 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

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Trustees

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

Operates in: Swindon · Wiltshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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
31/12/2020£841k£698k

Common questions

Is Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals North Wiltshire and Newbury District Branch financially healthy?

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.

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