Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Barnsley and District Branch
Analysis
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Barnsley and District Branch is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in South Yorkshire. It was registered in September 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Barnsley and District Branch reported income of £171k and spending of £198k, spending 115% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £177k to £171k (-3.4%), an average of -0.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 16%. Over the whole period it spent 90% 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 Barnsley and District Branch sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Galgos Del Sol UK (£171k), The Travers Cox Charitable Foundation (£172k) and The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust (£171k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Assisting RSPCA inspectors and animal collection officers on their aims of preventing cruelty to animals. Operating an animal rehoming programme, neutering, micro-chipping, vaccination services, providing cat pen and kennel provision, fostering and lost and found services, providing financial assistance for veterinary fees for those in need.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Galgos Del Sol UK | Swindon | £171k |
| The Travers Cox Charitable Foundation | Surrey | £172k |
| The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust | Isle of Wight | £171k |
| Almost Home Dog Rescue | Clwyd | £172k |