--- title: "Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bedfordshire South and Mid Hertfordshire Branch — check charity number 259020 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bedfordshire South and Mid Hertfordshire Branch a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 259020. Animals charity based in Luton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-society-for-the-prevention-of-cruelty-to-animals-bedfordshire-south-and-mid-hertfordshire-branch retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:14:25.867Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bedfordshire South and Mid Hertfordshire Branch is a registered charity (number 259020) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: animals. Its latest reported income was £300,861 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bedfordshire South and Mid Hertfordshire Branch? Registered charity number 259020 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Luton Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £300,861 Website [rspca-bedfordshiresouth.org.uk](https://rspca-bedfordshiresouth.org.uk/) ## What does Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bedfordshire South and Mid Hertfordshire Branch do? Promotes kindness not cruelty to animals. Provides veterinary assistance to pet owners on benefits. Fosters, rehabilitates and rehomes abandoned, unwanted cats and rabbits. Available for animal advice, information, and help to vets, members of the public, social services, and prospective animal adopters. ## What causes is Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bedfordshire South and Mid Hertfordshire Branch registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bedfordshire South and Mid Hertfordshire Branch yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bedfordshire South and Mid Hertfordshire Branch is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=royal-society-for-the-prevention-of-cruelty-to-animals-bedfordshire-south-and-mid-hertfordshire-branch&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://rspca-bedfordshiresouth.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bedfordshire South and Mid Hertfordshire Branch a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bedfordshire South and Mid Hertfordshire Branch is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 259020) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bedfordshire South and Mid Hertfordshire Branch's charity number? Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bedfordshire South and Mid Hertfordshire Branch's charity number is 259020. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 259020? Search 259020 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 Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bedfordshire South and Mid Hertfordshire Branch do? Promotes kindness not cruelty to animals. Provides veterinary assistance to pet owners on benefits. Fosters, rehabilitates and rehomes abandoned, unwanted cats and rabbits. Available for animal advice, information, and help to vets, members of the public, social services, and prospective animal adopters. Does Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bedfordshire South and Mid Hertfordshire Branch have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bedfordshire South and Mid Hertfordshire 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 Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bedfordshire South and Mid Hertfordshire Branch? Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bedfordshire South and Mid Hertfordshire Branch's website is https://rspca-bedfordshiresouth.org.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/259020).