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

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Cambridge and District Branch (Charity number: 205098) is a separately registered branch of the RSPCA, the oldest and largest animal welfare organization in the world[3].

History

The branch was formed in 1883 when the Cambridgeshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals changed its status to become a local branch of the National RSPCA. By doing so, it has operated as an independent charity while adhering to the rules and objectives of the National Society[4].

Activities

The branch focuses on several key activities aimed at promoting animal welfare:

• Rehoming Animals: It provides care and rehoming services for animals in need, often brought to the branch by local RSPCA Inspectors[5].

• Veterinary Care: The branch offers treatment for sick and injured stray animals and operates a small animal clinic to help pet owners who cannot afford the full cost of veterinary treatment[5].

• Low-Cost Animal Services: It provides assistance with the cost of neutering domestic pets and offers emergency veterinary care for domestic animals found sick or injured[2].

• Community Support: The branch provides financial assistance for pet owners on low income for veterinary treatment at local private vets[5].

Governance and Funding

The branch is managed by a committee of locally elected volunteers who oversee its activities and finances[5]. It operates within a defined area covering parts of Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, and Hertfordshire[4]. The primary source of income is from local charity shops, thanks to the support of volunteers, donors, and customers[5].

The RSPCA Cambridge and District Branch is an unincorporated charitable association and remains a significant part of the RSPCA's broader mission to prevent animal cruelty and promote kindness to animals[4].

[1] http://www.rspca-cambridge.org.uk/clinic.html [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/205098/full-print [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSPCA [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=2&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&p_p_resource_id=%2Faccounts-resource&p_p_cacheability=cacheLevelPage&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_objectiveId=A8018528&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_priv_r_p_mvcRenderCommandName=%2Faccounts-and-annual-returns&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_priv_r_p_organisationNumber=205098 [5] https://www.rspca.org.uk/local/cambridge-and-district-branch