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The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited

Animal Welfare Weston, Act ABN 35730738037 · ACNC Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
55/100 · methodology

About The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited

We operate primarily as an animal cruelty inspectorate and animal shelter and also provide veterinary services and other related services which includes puppy training, cat boarding, animal retail and educational programs for children.

Founded
Headquarters
Weston, Act
Foundation type
Large
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
✨ Animal Welfare
Cause tags
Animal Welfare
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 3 similar animal welfare in Australia
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.64%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 55
Peer average: 53

Red flags

· All clear
ACNC registration revocation
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Weston, Act, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1955 and has been operating for 71 years. Its registration number is 35730738037. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports A$6M in annual revenue.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. 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 55 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in Australia is 53/100.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited is located in Weston, Act, Australia. The organization was established in 1955 and has been active for 71 years. Its registered address is 12 Kirkpatrick St, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited has A$6M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$779K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$6M in annual revenue.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. 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 operate primarily as an animal cruelty inspectorate and animal shelter and also provide veterinary services and other related services which includes puppy training, cat boarding, animal retail and educational programs for children. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1955.

Among animal welfare charities registered in Australia: The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 is in line with the peer average of 53/100. Its annual revenue of A$6M is well above the peer average of A$779K.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). If the organization has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible in Australia. Check the organization's DGR status on the ACNC or ATO website to confirm.

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Annual revenue
A$1M-A$10M
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Leadership

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Key Management Personnel
Total (ACNC)

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Form filed
A$6.1M revenue
FY2023
ACNC
Form filed
A$5.8M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty … This page 55 A$6.1 million -
The Cat Protection Society of NSW Limited 55 A$5.1 million -
Cat Welfare Society Inc 54 A$7.7 million -
Four Paws Australia (Animal Welfare) Limited 51 A$3.7 million -
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Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Financial filings
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited

What is The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited?
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited is a animal welfare large based in Weston, Australia. We operate primarily as an animal cruelty inspectorate and animal shelter and also provide veterinary services and other related services which includes puppy training, cat boarding, animal retail and educational programs for children.
When was The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited founded?
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited was founded in 1955.
Who leads The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited?
Key Management Personnel serves as Total (ACNC).
Where is The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited located?
Headquartered in Weston, Australia.
What is The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$1M-A$10M.
Is The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited trustworthy?
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55 out of 100 (Partial 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 The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited's registration number?
Registration: 35730738037 (Australia).
What is The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited's website?
https://www.rspca-act.org.au
Are donations to The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Limited tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Australia 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.