Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals North Wiltshire West Berkshire and North Hampshire Branch CIO
Analysis
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals North Wiltshire West Berkshire and North Hampshire Branch CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Swindon. It was registered in February 2024, 2 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals North Wiltshire West Berkshire and North Hampshire Branch CIO reported income of £1.5m and spending of £1.8m, spending 121% of what it took in. Over the whole period it spent 121% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals North Wiltshire West Berkshire and North Hampshire Branch CIO sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 95th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of the Animals (£1.5m), Manchester and District Home for Lost Dogs Limited (£1.5m) and Cornwall Animal Hospital Charity (£1.4m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from trading 83%, donations and legacies 15% and charitable activities 1.2%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £46k. Charitable activities took 25% of spending and raising funds 3.9%. Reserves of £131k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 41 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 12%
- Legacies 3.1%
- Charitable activities 1.2%
- Trading 83%
- Other 0.2%
In the charity's own words
The branch operates a wildlife animal centre to rescue wild animals and rehabilitate and release them. The branch also facilitates fostering of cats. We provide assistance with the cost of veterinary treatment for owners on benefits and to have their pets neutered and microchipped.We distribute advice on animal welfare matters.This is largely funded by our network of charity shops.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Animals | Isle of Wight | £1.5m |
| Manchester and District Home for Lost Dogs Limited | Warrington | £1.5m |
| Cornwall Animal Hospital Charity | Cornwall | £1.4m |
| National Sheep Association | Malvern | £1.5m |