Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Solent Branch CIO
Analysis
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Solent Branch CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Fareham. It was registered in May 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 provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Solent Branch CIO reported income of £3.4m and spending of £2.0m, leaving 41% of income unspent that year. Over the whole period it spent 58% 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 Solent Branch CIO sits at the 97th percentile: it is larger than about 97% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association (£3.4m), Save the Rhino International (£3.4m) and Margaret Green Animal Rescue (£3.3m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 73%, trading 21%, investments 3.1% and charitable activities 2.6%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £2.5m. Charitable activities took 69% of spending and raising funds 31%. Reserves of £6.6m would cover about 40 months of spending at that rate. It employed 52 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Legacies 73%
- Charitable activities 2.6%
- Trading 21%
- Investments 3.1%
In the charity's own words
The objects of the Charity is to promote the work and objects of the RSPCA, in particular the welfare of animals and in accordance with the policies of the RSPCA. The Charity includes rescuing and rehoming domestic and stock animals and rescuing and releasing wildlife. The Charity operates across 400 square miles in Hampshire.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association | Cornwall | £3.4m |
| Save the Rhino International | London | £3.4m |
| Margaret Green Animal Rescue | Wareham | £3.3m |
| National Animal Welfare Trust | Watford | £3.6m |