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title: "RSPCA Oxfordshire and Reading Branch CIO — check charity number 1210228 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is RSPCA Oxfordshire and Reading Branch CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1210228. Animals charity based in PO Box 631. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rspca-oxfordshire-and-reading-branch-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:22:03.970Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

RSPCA Oxfordshire and Reading Branch CIO is a registered charity (number 1210228) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: animals. 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 RSPCA Oxfordshire and Reading Branch CIO?

Registered charity number

1210228

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

PO Box 631

Website

[www.rspca.org.uk/local/oxfordshire](http://www.rspca.org.uk/local/oxfordshire)

## What does RSPCA Oxfordshire and Reading Branch CIO do?

Promote anti-cruelty and animal welfare matters. Receive animals from Oxfordshire and Reading that have been signed over to the Inspectorate. Ensure that the animals in our care are restored to full health and made ready for re-homing with suitable adopters. Offer subsidised Pet Microchipping. Campaign on local and National RSPCA issues.

## What causes is RSPCA Oxfordshire and Reading Branch CIO registered for?

Animals

## Why is there no Clarity Score for RSPCA Oxfordshire and Reading Branch CIO yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. RSPCA Oxfordshire and Reading Branch CIO 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.rspca.org.uk/local/oxfordshire)

## Frequently asked questions

Is RSPCA Oxfordshire and Reading Branch CIO a legitimate charity?

Yes. RSPCA Oxfordshire and Reading Branch CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1210228) 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 RSPCA Oxfordshire and Reading Branch CIO's charity number?

RSPCA Oxfordshire and Reading Branch CIO's charity number is 1210228. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1210228?

Search 1210228 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 Oxfordshire and Reading Branch CIO do?

Promote anti-cruelty and animal welfare matters. Receive animals from Oxfordshire and Reading that have been signed over to the Inspectorate. Ensure that the animals in our care are restored to full health and made ready for re-homing with suitable adopters. Offer subsidised Pet Microchipping. Campaign on local and National RSPCA issues.

Does RSPCA Oxfordshire and Reading Branch CIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for RSPCA Oxfordshire and Reading Branch CIO. 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 Oxfordshire and Reading Branch CIO?

RSPCA Oxfordshire and Reading Branch CIO's website is http://www.rspca.org.uk/local/oxfordshire — 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/1210228).