Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is the world's oldest animal welfare charity. Founded in 1824, the RSPCA successfully rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes hundreds of thousands of animals every year in England and Wales. The charity also provides information and advice on caring for animals, and campaigns to change laws that will protect them. The RSPCA receives no government funding and relies primarily on a donor base of 500,000 supporters, whose donations exceed £100 million annually. Employing over 1600 staff, the wide scope of the RSPCA's work includes its inspectorate, animal centres and clinics, legal prosecutions and support for volunteer-led branches across the UK.