69

reports of deliberate cruelty PER day*

64%

Increase in reports of animal cruelty since 2021^

4
reports of an animal beating EVERY HOUR*

*RSPCA’s cruelty line Jun - Aug 2025

^RSPCA’s cruelty line Jan 2021 - Dec 2025

No animal should live in fear

Right now, animal cruelty is at its highest level in five years and we know it peaks in summer*. Thousands of animals spend their days scared and in pain, and they need our help. These life-saving rescues below were made possible by generous donations.

A black and white cat with bright green eyes looks attentively upwards.

Sweet Chester’s story

Chester was just a kitten but he could barely stand, and had a damaged eye and a swollen face. We took care of him, now he's back to his best and loves to cuddle.
A French bulldog with one cloudy eye sits indoors wearing a blue RSPCA collar.

Friendly Fred’s story

Fred loves meeting new people. You’d never know he’d been badly hurt by the people he trusted most. We gave his story a happy ending.

Your gift will save lives

Each year, we receive nearly one million calls to our cruelty and advice line**. We’re working tirelessly to reach animals in time. But life-saving care costs money. Together, we can help more animals like Nelson, Chester and Fred, and give them the lives they deserve. Please make a donation today to help us be there for every kind of animal this summer.

  • Animal Welfare 78p
  • Raising the next £1 20p
  • Governance AND support 2p

**RSPCA Trustees’ report and accounts 2025

make a difference

Support your local RSPCA

If you prefer to support the RSPCA’s work in your area, why not donate directly to your nearest branch?

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Frequently asked questions

  • We couldn't fund our life-saving work for animals without you.

    For every £1 donated, 78p will go directly to rescuing and caring for vulnerable animals, then rehoming or releasing them. This helps abandoned or neglected pets get the treatment and love they deserve. It helps injured or orphaned wildlife in need.

    The next 20p from each £1 goes towards fundraising. Last year, we received over 900,000 calls to our help line. Without the funds gained through our marketing, we would not be able to finance our crucial work.

    The remaining 2p from each £1 goes towards governance. This will support our board members as they create campaigns and push for governance change. At home or abroad, our prevention campaigns are essential for improving the safety and happiness of animals.

    (based on RSPCA Trustees’ report and accounts 2024)

    Your generous donation helps us fight animal cruelty – thank you.

  • We do everything we can to end animal suffering, but we know we can't do it alone. Generous supporters like you make it possible.

    Your trust is very important to us, so we’re committed to being transparent and accountable to you.

    You need to know that we're using your support wisely to rescue, protect and care for animals in need. You need assurance your personal data is always secure. We've established a set of important promises, so you can be confident in this.

    Read more about our supporter promise.   

  • To make changes to the information we hold about you, please contact our Customer Engagement team:

    Phone: 0300 123 0346 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)

    Email: supportercare@rspca.org.uk

    Post: RSPCA Customer Engagement Team, Parkside, Chart Way, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1GY

    Or visit our Customer Engagement web page.