Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Wigan, Leigh and District Branch
Analysis
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Wigan, Leigh and District Branch is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wigan. It was registered in December 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and animals, which this site groups under animals. It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Wigan, Leigh and District Branch reported income of £258k and spending of £282k, spending 109% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £225k to £258k (+15%), an average of +3.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 87%. Over the whole period it spent 88% 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 Wigan, Leigh and District Branch sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Saints Sled Dog Rescue (£258k), The Cairn Terrier Relief Fund (£260k) and Hay Animal Rescue Team (H.a.r.t) (£257k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Namely to use all lawful means to prevent cruelty, promote kindness and alleviate suffering of animals;To carry out other practical animal welfare services such as rehoming animals and providing veterinary treatment in the Wigan, Leigh and District area. To conduct humane education. To operate a charity shop, the profits from which help to fund the above services.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Saints Sled Dog Rescue | County Durham | £258k |
| The Cairn Terrier Relief Fund | Consett | £260k |
| Hay Animal Rescue Team (H.a.r.t) | Hereford | £257k |
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Stort Valley Branch | Harlow | £260k |