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The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. By: Quinn Robinson. Introduction to the RSPCA. One of the largest charities in the UK Known as being the first animal welfare charity Has hundreds of employees and countless volunteers. History.

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The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

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  1. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals By: Quinn Robinson

  2. Introduction to the RSPCA • One of the largest charities in the UK • Known as being the first animal welfare charity • Has hundreds of employees and countless volunteers

  3. History • Began in 1824 as the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals • Founders: • Reverend Arthur Broome • William Wilberforce • Richard Martin

  4. Making it Official • 1840- Queen Victoria allowed the society to add the “Royal” prefix • The current name is the same as it was in 1840

  5. Prosecutors • Martins Act of 1822 • Supposed to punish abusers of animals like: • Horses • Cattle • Sheep

  6. Encompassing Other Species • Plumage Act of 1919 • Restricted the use of bird plumage for fashion • Extended to certain species like Egrets

  7. Aid During War • Sent veterinary supplies during WWI • Used to help the horses on the frontlines

  8. Animal Welfare Act of 2006 • Replaced the Protection of Animals Act of 1911 • Has preventative measures where the animal can be removed before abused • Restricts dog tail docking

  9. Headquarters • Horsham, West Sussex • South of London • Has 169 branches all over England and Wales

  10. Current Leadership • Has an elected council • Has several appointed vice-presidents • The royal patron is the Queen

  11. Council • Chairman: Daphne Harris • Vice-chairman: Michael Tomlinson • Treasurer: Margaret Baker • Deputy-treasurer: Tim Bray

  12. Membership • Main Types: • Normal member • Joint member • Friend of member • Others: • Animal Action Club • Junior Members

  13. Volunteering • Easy to sign up • Many types of jobs • Locations all over the UK

  14. Mission • “The RSPCA as a charity will, by all lawful means, prevent cruelty, promote kindness to and alleviate suffering of all animals.”

  15. Funding • Most from individual donors • Some from trusts • Aggressively fundraises • TV • Radio • Door to door

  16. Current Budget • In 2008, the RSPCA reported an income of 119,926,000 GBP and operated on about 114,090,000 GBP.

  17. Controversies • “Turf Battle” with the SSPCA • Accused of taking funds from Scottish people • Death of Gangotri • Euthanized sacred cow • Angered Hindu community

  18. The Future of the RSPCA • Continues to grow and adapt to changes over time • Has saved countless animals since 1824 and will be important in animal welfare in the future

  19. Questions?

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