The Times' Dominic Kennedy this week reported: "'Toxic' RSPCA in crisis as hunt for leader resumes". The piece observed: "The Charity Commission is being urged to intervene in a growing leadership crisis in the RSPCA after its 21-month hunt for a new chief executive ended in failure.
"Simon Hart, a Conservative MP, wrote last night to William Shawcross, chairman of the regulator, asking how much longer the RSPCA could be allowed to remain without a permanent head and what further action could be taken. A senior trustee has been placed in temporary charge." Read the full story here (NB The Times operates a paywall for its content).
On Wednesday 4th November the Western Morning News published a story by Philip Bowern entitled: "As RSPCA struggles to find a new chief executive, is animal rights extremism blighting a once great charity?" Read the piece here: http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/RSPCA-struggles-new-chief-executive-animal-rights/story-28107668-detail/story.html#ixzz3qVp0EGHN