VENTURE FARM CAT RESCUE
Rescuing, caring for and rehoming cats (and some other animals) at the farm. Ensuring they are all neutered and providing support where necessary.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £11,902 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £959,421. The trustees consider reserves of £50,000 sufficient, noting that actual reserves are in excess of this target. However, the filing indicates the charity relies mainly on fundraising and donations to meet operating costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider that reserves of £50,000 would be sufficient and as at 31 March 2025 the reserves were in excess of this figure.” — page 4
“The level of funds puts the charity in a strong position going forward but it does rely mainly on fundraising and donations to meet it's operating costs and will continue to need to do so.” — page 4
Trustees
- SYLVIA HOPWOODchair
- HAZEL GERALDINE HATTON
- JUDITH O'BRIEN
- Meryl Marshall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £186k | £174k |
| 31/03/2024 | £185k | £247k |
| 31/03/2023 | £156k | £181k |
| 31/03/2022 | £369k | £149k |
| 31/03/2021 | £159k | £132k |
Common questions
Is VENTURE FARM CAT RESCUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £11,902 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £959,421. The trustees consider reserves of £50,000 sufficient, noting that actual reserves are in excess of this target. However, the filing indicates the charity relies mainly on fundraising and donations to meet operating costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Charities like this
- REDGATE FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY
- THE COLCHESTER AND DISTRICT CAT RESCUE AND HOMING SOCIETY
- STRAY CAT RESCUE
- SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE
- HOME FARM CHILDREN'S NURSERY
- CRAMAR CAT RESCUE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VENTURE FARM CAT RESCUE | £186k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| REDGATE FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY | £378k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COLCHESTER AND DISTRICT CAT RESCUE AND HOMING SOCIETY | £312k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STRAY CAT RESCUE | £154k | £20,001 - £30,000 | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE | £384k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOME FARM CHILDREN'S NURSERY | £631k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |