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About us

The RSPCA Isle of Wight branch is an independently registered Island-based charity and is one of 150 independent charities that support the work of the RSPCA at a local community level. Originally established in the 1950s, we fundraise on the Island in order to support its most vulnerable animals.

RSPCA Isle of Wight

We provide care and assistance to the animals on the Isle of Wight that require our help. Our service supports professional animal rescue, providing veterinary care, rehabilitation and rehoming or release to the wild. We also promote responsible animal ownership through local educational campaigns.

We’re an independent charity, supporting the work of the RSPCA at a local level. We don’t receive any government funding, and only around 5% of our income comes via the national RSPCA charity.

We therefore rely on the generosity of the local community to support our animal welfare work. All monies raised on the Island, remain on the Island and helps support abandoned, abused, and orphaned  animals. Funds are raised through our charity shops, fundraising events, legacies and donations.

Vision

A world where all animals are respected and treated with kindness and compassion.

Aim

To ensure animals have a good life by supporting the rescue of those in need and by providing for their daily care and welfare.

Objectives

The objectives of the Branch are to promote kindness and good care. To prevent or suppress cruelty to animals, through advocacy, education and a commitment to improve animal welfare and support the human-animal bond on the Isle of Wight.

Our facilities

Our Island Animal Centre is set within 23 acres of pasture and woodland in a semi-rural setting in Rookley.
 
On site we have various outbuildings and properties housing our Kennels, Cattery, Rabbitry and small animal accommodation. We also have a wildlife building, including aviaries, and ponds for waterfowl and seabirds. For exercising dogs we have 4 grass runs and for rabbits, a newly built outdoor exercise and enrichment area.
 
Where required, our animal care facilities are temperature controlled, some with underfloor heating and wall heating to ensure our animals have the best care and are comfortable.

Our Reception building includes a welcoming reception area and shop,  a committee/training room, and offices for our fundraising and administration team.

Both our cattery and dog kennels are equipped with separate veterinary consultation rooms for visiting vets.  Our partner vets visit the centre every week, with further treatments taking place off-site at local clinics.

Annual Report & Accounts 2024

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