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Registered charity · No. 248617

RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch

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RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include animals.

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What are the key facts about RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
£62,561
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
£137,233
Registered charity number
248617
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Poole
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

Quick answer

RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch (number 248617) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch do?

The primary activity of the Charity is welfare assistance whereby assistance is given towards the cost of treating owned animals and in the case of feral and stray animals all of the cost is met.We have a telephone 'help line' whereby we receive calls from members of the public and deal with their enquiries.Continuation of a cat neutering scheme incorporating a micro-chipping arrangement.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch

Answers RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Poole and East Dorset Branch; RSPCA Poole and East Dorset Branch
Where it says it operates
Dorset · Wiltshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch registered for?

Animals

Why is there no Clarity Score for RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch as a registered charity (number 248617) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch's charity number?
RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch's charity number is 248617. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 248617?
Search 248617 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch do?
The primary activity of the Charity is welfare assistance whereby assistance is given towards the cost of treating owned animals and in the case of feral and stray animals all of the cost is met.We have a telephone 'help line' whereby we receive calls from members of the public and deal with their enquiries.Continuation of a cat neutering scheme incorporating a micro-chipping arrangement.
Does RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch?
RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch?
The register records RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch's trustees paid?
RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch previously called?
The register lists these previous names for RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch: Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Poole and East Dorset Branch; RSPCA Poole and East Dorset Branch.
When was RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch registered as a charity?
RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch was entered on the register on 13 July 1966.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.