# Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Wigan, Leigh and District Branch CIO

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1212959 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1212959)
- Website: https://www.rspca-wigan.co.uk/
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Animals
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Wigan
- Other names: RSPCA Wigan Branch (working)
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/royal-society-for-prevention-of-cruelty-to-animals-wigan-leigh-and-district-bran

Namely to use all lawful means to prevent cruelty, promote kindness and alleviate suffering of animals. To carry out other practical animal welfare services such as rehoming animals and providing veterinary treatment in the Wigan, Leigh and District area. To conduct humane education. To operate a charity shop, the profits from which fund the above services.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the Branch are to promote the work and objects of the society, in particular, but without limitation, in the area, in accordance with the policies of the society.(the objects of the society (as amended from time to time) are "to promote kindness and to prevent or suppress Cruelty to Animals".)

## What it funds

Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Wigan, Leigh and District Branch CIO is registered under the Charity Commission purposes animals for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Wigan, Leigh and District Branch CIO reported income of £0 and spending of £0.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wigan.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Wigan, Leigh and District Branch CIO in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (rspca-wigan.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Wigan, Leigh and District Branch CIO open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Wigan, Leigh and District Branch CIO is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Wigan, Leigh and District Branch CIO fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Wigan.

### Does Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Wigan, Leigh and District Branch CIO give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Wigan, Leigh and District Branch CIO makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Wigan, Leigh and District Branch CIO give each year?

The register does not break out Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Wigan, Leigh and District Branch CIO's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £0.

### How large is Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Wigan, Leigh and District Branch CIO?

In its latest reported year Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Wigan, Leigh and District Branch CIO reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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