Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Darlington & District Branch
Analysis
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Darlington & District Branch is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Richmond. It was registered in December 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Darlington & District Branch reported income of £195k and spending of £149k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £141k to £195k (+38%), an average of +8.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 46%. Over the whole period it spent 68% 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 Darlington & District Branch sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Yarmouth Greyhound Homefinders (£195k), The Falconry Centre, Hagley Ltd (£195k) and K9 Crusaders (£194k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals and alleviate suffering of all animals. The Branch operates in Darlington, South Durham, Teesdale and North Yorkshire. (Darlington, Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Richmond, Barnard Castle and all area in between)
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Yarmouth Greyhound Homefinders | Norfolk | £195k |
| The Falconry Centre, Hagley Ltd | West Midlands | £195k |
| K9 Crusaders | Cornwall | £194k |
| The Suffolk Horse Society | Suffolk | £196k |