Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bedfordshire South and Mid Hertfordshire Branch
Analysis
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bedfordshire South and Mid Hertfordshire Branch is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Luton. It was registered in December 1969, 57 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, 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 2024, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bedfordshire South and Mid Hertfordshire Branch reported income of £301k and spending of £154k, leaving 49% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2024, income grew from £117k to £301k (+157%), an average of +37% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 140%. 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 Bedfordshire South and Mid Hertfordshire Branch sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Great Eccleston and District Agricultural Society Limited (£301k), Red Squirrel Survival Trust (£301k) and Greek Cat Welfare Society (UK) (£299k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Promotes kindness not cruelty to animals. Provides veterinary assistance to pet owners on benefits. Fosters, rehabilitates and rehomes abandoned, unwanted cats and rabbits. Available for animal advice, information, and help to vets, members of the public, social services, and prospective animal adopters.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Great Eccleston and District Agricultural Society Limited | Preston | £301k |
| Red Squirrel Survival Trust | London | £301k |
| Greek Cat Welfare Society (UK) | Bridport | £299k |
| The Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre | Reading | £302k |