Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Medway West Branch
Analysis
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Medway West Branch is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chatham. It was registered in October 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, animals and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under animals. It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Medway West Branch reported income of £218k and spending of £235k, spending 108% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £135k to £218k (+62%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 37%. Over the whole period it spent 96% 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 Medway West Branch sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include British Dalmatian Welfare (£216k), Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service (Enfield) (£218k) and Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary (£216k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We provide subsidised veterinary treatment for animals owned by local people on low income. We take in and rehome unwanted, abandoned and stray animals.We respond to enquires from the public on a whole range of animal welfare issues. We also provide volunteering opportunities for those who wish to support our work, including trusteeship, fundraising and providing work experience placements.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| British Dalmatian Welfare | Warwickshire | £216k |
| Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service (Enfield) | herts | £218k |
| Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary | Stratford-Upon-Avon | £216k |
| The British Ornithologists' Union | Dorset | £220k |