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Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch

We are committed to preventing cruelty and promoting kindness to animals. We aim to reduce animal suffering and increase animal well-being through our activities. We do this via our veterinary services in a dedicated veterinary clinic, through re-homing and re-uniting owners of lost animals in our animal home (Bristol Animal Rescue Centre) and through Branch awareness activities.

Founded
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 94%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.85
Program expenses£0.85 (£1.6 million)
85% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch is a registered animal welfare nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. Its registration number is 1216045. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 87/100 for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £3M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.

Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.

Based on official tax filings, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 94% for animal welfare charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £407K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £3M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 85% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We are committed to preventing cruelty and promoting kindness to animals. We aim to reduce animal suffering and increase animal well-being through our activities. We do this via our veterinary services in a dedicated veterinary clinic, through re-homing and re-uniting owners of lost animals in our animal home (Bristol Animal Rescue Centre) and through Branch awareness activities. Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1963.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United Kingdom: Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of £3M is well above the peer average of £407K.

Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
85% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BRISTOL AND DISTRICT BRANCH is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

BE
Benjamin James Davies
Trustee

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

BE
Benjamin J•••• D•••••
Trustee
GA
Galina S••••••
Trustee
GI
Gina B••••••
Trustee
JA
James C••••••• B••• B••••
Trustee
KA
Kate L••••• W•••••
Trustee
LE
Leonardo T•••••
Trustee
ME
Megan P•••• L••
Trustee
NI
Nicola J••• H•••••••
Trustee
RY
Ryan P•••
Trustee
SI
Simon C•••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£2.7M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£1.6M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£2.3M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£1.9M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Form filed
£1.6M revenue
FY2020
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to … This page 77 £2.7 million 85%
Relationships Coventry & Warwickshire 87 £1.1 million 100%
The Redress Trust Limited 87 £2.4 million 95%
Age Uk Cambridgeshire and Peterborough 87 £2.0 million 100%
Carla Lane Animals In Need 87 £1.2 million 98%
The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women'S Aid) 87 £3.6 million 100%
Soi Dog Uk Cio 87 £2.3 million 81%
The Humane League Uk 87 £1.7 million 90%
Heathrow School of Gymnastics & Dance Ltd 87 £1.6 million 92%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch

What is Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch?
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch is a animal welfare nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. We are committed to preventing cruelty and promoting kindness to animals. We aim to reduce animal suffering and increase animal well-being through our activities. We do this via our veterinary services in a dedicated veterinary clinic, through re-homing and re-uniting owners of lost animals in our animal home (Bristol Animal Rescue Centre) and through Branch awareness activities.
When was Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch founded?
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch was founded in 1963.
Where is Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch trustworthy?
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch's registration number?
Registration: 1216045 (United Kingdom).
What is Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch's website?
https://www.bristolarc.org.uk
Are donations to Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bristol and District Branch tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.