Gain trust, value and a competitive edge.
Leading the way on animal welfare.
Why join us?
Member benefits
Guidance, knowledge-sharing and support
The RSPCA Assured farming and technical engagement team is here to help if you have any questions about the RSPCA’s welfare standards. Our experienced technical experts offer advice and practical support, whether you’re seeking assistance with current or future standards. They have a wealth of experience and are ready to give guidance when you need it – no question is too small.
Members’ portal
Easily access…. We continually improve this service based on member feedback, making it faster and easier to find information, stay informed and feel confident about every step of the assurance process.
A network of members
RSPCA Assured members are part of a growing community of like-minded producers, processors and retailers, all proud to be driving up welfare standards. Members have told us that working to RSPCA welfare standards not only benefits animals but also improves their working environment and job satisfaction.
How to become an RSPCA Assured member
Getting started
We’re so pleased you’re interested in joining RSPCA Assured – we’re here to make the process as clear and straightforward as possible.
Before you apply
To help you prepare, please take a look at:
Our membership agreement
The certification body obligations
The RSPCA welfare standards you’ll need to meet.
These documents will give you a good sense of what membership involves and how we’ll work together.
How to apply
To get started, simply complete our enquiry form.
Once we’ve received your form, a member of our membership services team will be in touch.
We’ll then send you an invoice. As soon as that’s paid, one of our assessors will contact you to arrange your first assessment.
Certificates
When it’s been confirmed that you’ve met the RSPCA’s welfare standards, you’ll receive a membership certificate.
New members: you’ll get an email confirmation, plus an invitation to join the members’ portal, where you can download your certificate
Renewing members: every year, you’ll need to renew your membership and have another assessment. Once your renewal is confirmed, you’ll be able to log into the members’ portal and download your new certificate.
We’ll send you two reminders before your certificate expires – one two months before, and another one month before. So you’ll have plenty of time to renew.
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Information for RSPCA Assured members
Already a part of RSPCA Assured? Our member information area is packed with guidance and resources to help you get the most from your membership.
* 85% of UK adults say that when buying meat, fish, eggs or dairy products, it’s important farmed animals that produce the food we eat are reared to high welfare standards. Total sample size was 2,139 adults. Fieldwork was undertaken between 16 to 17 July 2025 by YouGov Plc.. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all UK adults (aged 18+).