a brief history of the RSPCA
Did you know that RSPCA team in Birmingham has cared for hundreds
of thousands of vulnerable dogs, cats and small animals and the work
of our dedicated staff has been recognised twice, with two medals?
Our centre here in Birmingham has played a vital part in the RSPCA’s history. We’re proud of this rich history, and we are set to continue the good work with your support.
| THE RSPCA TIMELINE TO DATE… | |
|---|---|
| 1824 | The RSPCA is formed, founded in a London coffee shop |
| 1825 | The second uniformed RSPCA inspector starts |
| 1837 | The Society receives Royal patronage |
| 1840 | Queen Victoria allows the use of the word Royal, and the society becomes the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals |
| 1862 | The RSPCA is established in Birmingham |
| 1911 | Protection of Animals Act passed |
| 1914 | The Fund for Sick & Wounded Horses is set up |
| 1917 | The first Animal Centre is opened in Liverpool |
| 1924 | The poet Thomas Hardy writes the ode ‘Compassion’ to celebrate the Society’s first 100 years |
| 1931 | The RSPCA Putney Clinic opens |
| 1952 | The Airport Hostel opens |
| 1956 | Birmingham RSPCA animal hospital opens at Wooley Castle |
| 1963 | RSPCA Animal Centre moves to Barnes Hill |
| 1968 | Harmsworth Hospital opens |
| 1994 | A Birmingham RSPCA team member receives a bronze medal for Animal Life Saving |
| 2004 | The Queen Victoria Bronze Medal is awarded to a member of staff at the Birmingham Animal Hospital for long and meritorious service in the cause of animal welfare |
| 2006 | The groundbreaking Animal Welfare Act is passed |
| 2011 | The charity is working with China developing their first ever animal welfare law |
| 2011 | Birmingham RSPCA is way over capacity. We launch the leaps & bounds appeal to help build Birmingham a new Animal Centre & Hospital at Newbrook Farm… |
From the heart of the country to all our hearts
Wherever you live in the country, from Aston to Axminster, from Edgbaston to Eastbourne, from Stirchley to Swansea and from Selly Oak to Sunderland, your support counts. It’s the inspiration for all of our staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to save animals’ lives every day, to give hope to abused pets who can learn to trust again.
We can’t do it without you
As a charity, we only receive a tiny amount of funding from the government, so without your help we couldn’t run this special appeal. Let’s bring the country together and raise enough money so we can build Newbrook Farm, the RSPCA Birmingham Animal Centre and Hospital. It’s going to be amazing. If you’d like to know a bit more about the RSPCA, our people, and how we work in your community
