RSPCA Essex Mid & North Branch

We deal with all animal welfare issues in a large area of Essex. We have charity shops in Frinton on Sea, Chelmsford & Colchester (Prettygate).

We rescue and rehome animals and provide low cost veterinary help in clinics at Chelmsford & Colchester. We rely on donations, local fundraising and legacies to support our work with animal welfare in our branch area. Our new Branch area incorporates the former areas of Mid Essex, Essex North East and Essex North West, covering the towns of Colchester, Clacton, Chelmsford, Maldon, Brentwood, Bille

Photos from RSPCA  Essex Mid & North Branch's post 30/08/2024

Thank you to our friends at Support our Paras for a great evening on Wednesday. It's a real pleasure working with you 🐾💙

Photos from Support our Paras's post 29/08/2024

What an amazing event and a fantastic total raised which will help all five of the Mayor's charities 🐾💙

Photos from RSPCA  Essex Mid & North Branch's post 29/08/2024

Happy Birthday to our Amanda at Maldon Shop - we hope you had a fantastic day x

28/08/2024

We'll be dropping in!

An Evening Behind the Wire

There are just a few days left to get yourself a ticket to our 'Behind the Wire' event on 28 August. This event is being run to raise money for the Mayor of Colchester's chosen charities for 2024-2025, of which SUPPORT OUR PARAS is one.

Come along to see an awesome display by the Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team, meet Pegasus our pony mascot, learn about the history of our Airborne Forces from the Airborne Assault - The Museum of the Parachute Regiment & Airborne Forces team, enjoy a curry in the mess, and chat with some of our soldiers about their time in The Parachute Regiment.

Tickets are available via our website at https://supportourparas.org/ticket-to-an-evening-behind-the-wire/

Photos from RSPCA  Essex Mid & North Branch's post 28/08/2024

Pictures from Bank Holiday Monday Fundraiser at The Lockdowners gig. Special thanks to Olive, Emily, Liz and Izzie for baking the cakes and running the stall, bringing in a very nice £93 and thanks to Chloe from Tulips Photography for the great pictures 💙🐾

28/08/2024

Really proud to be partners with Support our Paras this year, working together to raise money for 5 great causes as Colchester Mayor’s Charities of the year. This should be a fantastic event this afternoon and we’ll be there for the fun 😀

Ever wondered what goes on behind the gates of Merville Barracks?

Join us behind the wire for an event in aid of the Mayor of Colchester's charities.

Support our Paras, RSPCA Essex Mid & North Branch , Colchester Pride, Guts UK Charity and Royal Association for Deaf people are this years chosen charities so come show some support.

Book now to meet the Regimental mascot and see up close the incredible Red Devils display*.

Click the link below to get your hands on these limited tickets ⬇⬇⬇

https://supportourparas.org/ticket-to-an-evening-behind-the-wire/

*weather dependent

26/08/2024

🐕‍🦺🐩🐕National Dog Day!! 🐶🦮
Please share a picture of your best🏆🐶🐾❤️ 🐶❤️ 🐶🐾 doggo 🐕‍🦺 pictures to help celebrate our furry friends 🐩 on their special day.🐩
🐶 🐾 ❤️ 🐶❤️ 🐶🐾

20/08/2024

We've now had 48 separate donations via Easyfundraising. There's no real effort, just sign up and we'll get a percentage of the money you spend when you buy online from certain places. So no extra spending for you but we get to use those little bits of money to help animals in need. Interested? Click below to sign up and be an Animal Hero 😊🐾💙

You shop. RSPCA Essex Mid & North Branch gets money. For free. Help us when you shop with 7,000+ brands. Join now.

Photos from RSPCA  Essex Mid & North Branch's post 18/08/2024

Thank you so much Colchester Pride. We had an amazing day running our stall and had a great view of the stage so we’re thoroughly entertained. Emily, Michelle and Derrick worked tirelessly all day representing both the RSPCA branch and as one of Colchester Mayor’s five charities of the year 🐾 ❤️

Photos from RSPCA  Essex Mid & North Branch's post 17/08/2024

Ducks are ready for a quacking day at Colchester Pride 😄

17/08/2024

We’re all set up and ready to go.

Today is the day - are you ready?

We are so excited about coming together and creating the best Colchester Pride ever!

Make sure you tag us in all your pictures so we can see just how fabulous you all look!

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15/08/2024

✏️ It will soon be term time again! Did you know, you can raise FREE donations💷 for us when you shop school 🧑‍🎓supplies such as uniform👔, shoes 👞, stationery 🖊, and much more from any of 's 6,000+ top retailers! > https://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/rspca-essexmidandnorthbranch?utm_source=charitytoolkit&utm_content=5264&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=CTBackToSchoolCampaign

14/08/2024

We're joining in with the celebrations over at Firstsite in Colchester on Saturday. Please stop by our stall and say hello Meanwhile, here are some highlights from last year's Colchester Pride 🐾❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Photos from Colchester Pride's post 14/08/2024

We're extemely excited to be part of Colcheseter Pride this year. Come and see us at Firstsite on Saturday 🐾❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

14/08/2024

🌍🌎🌏World Lizard Day 🦎🦎🦎🦎
🦎Lizards have been around since the time of the dinosaurs🦖🦕, and today there are over 6,000 known species. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors and patterns and can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Not only are they fascinating to observe in their natural habitats, but they also play an important role in many ecosystems by controlling insect populations. So let's give them the recognition they deserve on this special day!
Please share a picture of delightful Lizard pets 🦎🦎🦎
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Photos from RSPCA  Essex Mid & North Branch's post 12/08/2024
09/08/2024

Help us reach our summer fundraising 💷 goals with your everyday online shopping👜! It only takes 2 minutes ⏳ to join , so start raising FREE donations today! > https://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/rspca-essexmidandnorthbranch?utm_source=charitytoolkit&utm_content=5264&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=CTSummerIncentiveCampaign

08/08/2024

🐾🐱🥳It's International Cat Day today!!!😻😻😻
Please share a picture🏞 of your feline 🐈‍⬛and help us show our furry friends 🐈how much we love💕 their company.
😸 😻 🐱 🐱

Photos from RSPCA  Essex Mid & North Branch's post 30/07/2024

Did you know we have some amazing items on our eBay page? If you haven't had the opportunity to explore it yet, we invite you to take a look. Our collection includes Vintage Clothing, Designer Apparel, Toys, Homeware, Books, and much more 😁
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fss=1&_saslop=1&_sasl=rspcaessexmn&LH_SpecificSeller=1

Photos from RSPCA  Essex Mid & North Branch's post 02/07/2024

Thanks to the Organisers of the Sandon Village Fete on Saturday. We had a lovely day running our stall and helping to judge the dog show. Congratulations to all the winners. Willow had a lovely day meeting lots of people, playing catch and helping with Hook-a-Duck

Photos from RSPCA  Essex Mid & North Branch's post 29/06/2024

We're taking our fundraising on the road this morning as we're helping out with the Dog Show judging at St Andrew's Sandon Summer Fete. Willow will be in attendance and possibly in the Hook-a-Duck paddling pool. Come and say hello, have a go on our tombola and enjoy all the amazing stalls at this beautiful event 💙🐾😊

Photos from RSPCA  Essex Mid & North Branch's post 17/06/2024

Well despite one of the wettest days of the year our 3 "One Fun Day" events helped us to raise £720 from the lovely people and animals who attended. We're very grateful to Colchester’s new Mayor, Cllr Lesley Scott-Boutell for officially opening the event at our Colchester Clinic Fun Day and hugely indebted to the volunteers and staff who worked tirelessly to make this all happen 😊🐾💙

10/06/2024

Father's Day Hamper Raffle
One of our amazing staff in our Moulsham Street (Chelmsford) Shop has kindly donated this beautiful hamper from Fortnum and Mason. We're selling tickets for £1.00 per strip in the shop to raise more funds for animal welfare. Now we realise that not everyone lives close to Chelmsford, so if you fancy entering the draw, you can buy tickets through this Paypal link. Please put your name and contact details on the payment message. The draw will be made on 14th June. Thank you and Good Luck!
https://rspca-midandnorthessex.org.uk/please-donate/

05/06/2024

Love Animals? Love Charity Shops? Looking for a job?
We've got a vacancy at our Frinton Shop - Retail Assistant 3 days per week.
Interested? Apply through Indeed on this link...
https://uk.indeed.com/jobs?q=rspca&l=Frinton-on-Sea%2C+Essex&from=searchOnDesktopSerp&vjk=cd46808baf7ec7bc

RSPCA gears up to celebrate 200th anniversary across north and mid Essex 04/06/2024

Meanwhile in Maldon, we're in the Standard :)

RSPCA gears up to celebrate 200th anniversary across north and mid Essex The RSPCA will host a celebration for its 200th anniversary in Colchester, Lexden and Maldon in June.

RSPCA gears up to celebrate 200th anniversary across north and mid Essex 04/06/2024

Nice article in the Colchester Gazette about our One Fun Day Events 😄

RSPCA gears up to celebrate 200th anniversary across north and mid Essex The RSPCA will host a celebration for its 200th anniversary in Colchester, Lexden and Maldon in June.

02/06/2024

Thinking of getting a pet? Take a look at this useful Pet Cost Calculator to help you budget for your new arrival.
https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/costofliving/petcalculator

01/06/2024

We'd love to see you at one of our 3 events for RSPCA's One Fun Day
Saturday 15th June 2024. 11am - 3pm.
Colchester Clinic (Harwich Rd), Prettygate Shop (Lexden, Maldon Shop (High St)
More info here: https://rspca-midandnorthessex.org.uk/join-us-for-one-fun-day-on-saturday-15-june/

31/05/2024

We're on the list. Not once, not twice, but thrice.
Our Branch is hosting Three Events on Saturday 15th June to celebrate 200 Years of RSPCA. There are events all over England and Wales on the same day. Click below to find one near you.
https://www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/events/onefunday

30/05/2024

200 Years.... 3 Events.... One Fun Day!
Save the Date 15th June 2024

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Our Story

RSPCA North Essex Branch relies totally on donations, local fundraising and legacies to support our work with animal welfare in our branch area.

We provide the following

Pet neutering scheme for people on certain government benefits.

Subsidised veterinary clinic in Harwich Road, Colchester.

Homecheck service to the RSPCA animal centres.

Fundraising events for the local area.

Pet advice and guidance for local people.

Community animal action events in conjunction with local RSPCA inspectors and vets. These include initiatives such as subsidised microchipping, neutering, worm and flea treatments.

Clinic
The RSPCA North Essex branch offers a welfare clinic for pet owners who fulfill the following eligibility criteria.

116,Harwich Road
Colchester
Essex
CO4 3BZ

01206 860586



To be a client of the RSPCA North Essex Branch you will need to:

live within our catchment area
be a tenant

not be using any animals for breeding purposes of any kind and be in receipt of one of the following:

Incapacity Allowance

Income Support

JSA/ESA

(all of which must be accompanied by Housing benefit which must be in the same name as benefit)

State Pension.

Pet owners must provide identification and proof of current address with a utility bill or a bank statement.

To register at the clinic you must attend in person between 12 noon and 2pm Monday to Thursday, with all necessary paperwork.

The clinic provides veterinary care to people on qualifying benefits (as above)or state pensions.
Please note this is a LOW COST scheme, not a free veterinary service. We keep our prices as low as possible, however we do charge a consultation fee and for any drugs used.


Clinic Hours:-

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday only 9 a.m. to 12.00.
This is by appointment only


Please note the clinic is closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays also Bank Holidays

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS FACEBOOK PAGE IS MAINTAINED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS BY OUR VOLUNTEERS.
IF YOU HAVE AN URGENT INQUIRY, A SICK ANIMAL OR NEED TO REPORT CRUELTY PLEASE CALL OUR NATIONAL CONTROL CENTER ON 0300 1234 999.

MANY THANKS FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.

Please note: Our animal care advice aims to help owners meet their animal’s needs as required by law. We receive many calls from members of the public concerned about the welfare of animals, each one is assessed to determine the level of suffering. As a charity with limited resources we’re not always able to respond in the way that would be ideal or as quickly as the emergency services can. In some instances we may not be able to respond at all, due to the way the RSPCA must prioritise the welfare concerns that are brought to our attention.


Videos (show all)

Paddling pool day for Willow 😃
A few weeks ago, National RSPCA launched its new brand, with new adverts, posters and articles. We thought it would be n...
Quickfire 5 Questions with Willow. We ran out of time putting to publish this one during the Crowdfunding Campaign, but ...
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Pets Foundation asked us to make a short video to talk about the importance of our partnership with them and our good fr...
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Quickfire 5 questions with Anna (Branch Manager) and Alannah (Vet Nurse) over in Colchester. Favourite animals and favou...
Could you help kittens like these? Donate now at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/essex-emergency-animal-aid
Despite 200 years of amazing RSPCA work, cruelty, pain and suffering continues and so our work goes on. We need your don...
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👀Check out our visitor 🐢 This is a Terrapin (red eared slider to be precise) 👂🏼This little one was found wondering the s...
What a difference! 🎨 🖌️Thank you so so much for the wonderful Sarah  Rayner for volunteering her time, to refresh our bo...

Telephone

Address


116 Harwich Road
Colchester
CO43BZ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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