TRUSTEES' REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2022
6 What we do
For nearly 200 years, the RSPCA has driven
tremendous progress in the way humans treat
animals, as well as lifting countless individual
animals in need out of harm's way.
As we approach our 200th anniversary in 2024, we are in great
shape to be able to tackle the continuous disruption and
upheaval that have become part of today's world and that so
often impact on animal welfare. Our bold modernisation plans
have put us in a strong position to weather challenging times
ahead so that we'll still be here for animals for generations
to come.
Our vision
is a world where all animals are respected and treated with
kindness and compassion.
Our mission
is to ensure animals have a good life by rescuing and caring for
those in need, by advocating on behalf of all animals and by
inspiring everyone to treat them with compassion and respect.
Our core beliefs
1. All animals deserve a good life
2. Animals' lives are important in themselves
3. Animals have emotions, feelings and needs
4. Animals enrich and improve our lives
5. All of us can and should help make animals' lives better
Our values
We are compassionate:
l we care deeply about the lives of animals
l we have empathy for people
l we act with kindness and consideration at all times.
We are inspirational:
l we are life-changing
l we inspire by taking the lead
l we speak up when others don't
l we take brave decisions
l we change animals' lives for the better.
We are committed:
l we never give up
l we have energy and determination
l we rescue animals from cruelty and neglect
l we give animals a second chance at life
l we advocate for all animals at risk of harm.
We are expert:
l we have expert knowledge, which we willingly share
l we act on the basis of evidence
l we underpin our decisions and actions with science,
data and experience.
We have integrity:
l we are honest and trustworthy
l we act with integrity
l we do what's right.
RSPCA Inspector Lisa Lupson visits a puppy
in her new home. She had suffered multiple fractures
at the hands of her former owner.