--- title: "RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch — check charity number 248617 | CharityCompare" description: "Is RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 248617. Animals charity based in Poole. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rspca-poole-east-dorset-south-wiltshire-branch retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:09:31.209Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch is a registered charity (number 248617) 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 £92,563 (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 RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch? Registered charity number 248617 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Poole Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £92,563 ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire 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=rspca-poole-east-dorset-south-wiltshire-branch&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch a legitimate charity? Yes. RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire branch is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 248617) 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 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. 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/248617).