Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (or RSPCA for short) is a British charitable organisation that promotes animal welfare. It is funded by voluntary donations. It was founded as the SPCA in 1824, by a group of 22 reformers led by Richard Martin MP, and was granted its royal status by Queen Victoria in 1840.

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