SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE
To provide shelter, food, veterinary care for homeless, stray, abandoned and unwanted cats and kittens. To re-home said animals where possible. To benefit the community by trapping & neutering feral cats thus limiting their numbers to avoid health hazards and nuisance. To educate the public on health and care of cats and kittens in order to alleviate and obviate distress and cruelty.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £123,710 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted funds reaching £1,242,177. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £288,834, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover at least 12 months of wages. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that the minimum level of the reserves held should be £235,000 which is equal to one year’s operational costs and ongoing approved bids.” — page 6
“During the year, payments of £1,322 (2023: £1,322) were made to R Micklewright, a close family member of a trustee, in respect of Shelter Costs incurred.” — page 20
Trustees
- MARION MICKLEWRIGHTchair
- Alison Green
- David Wells
- Dianne Marie Beaumont
- Georgina Emily Lake
- Margaret Lloyd
- Samantha Rushby
- Savina Barnes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £384k | £260k |
| 31/12/2023 | £328k | £230k |
| 31/12/2022 | £298k | £223k |
| 31/12/2021 | £349k | £121k |
| 31/12/2020 | £176k | £115k |
Common questions
Is SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £123,710 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted funds reaching £1,242,177. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £288,834, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover at least 12 months of wages. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| OLSEN ANIMAL TRUST | 1 | £922k |
Charities like this
- BURY'S STRAY CAT FUND
- THE CAT AND RABBIT RESCUE CENTRE
- STRAY CAT RESCUE
- CAT ACTION TRUST 1977
- CATS IN CRISIS
- NEWCASTLE DOG AND CAT SHELTER
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE | £384k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BURY'S STRAY CAT FUND | £274k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE CAT AND RABBIT RESCUE CENTRE | £1.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| STRAY CAT RESCUE | £154k | £20,001 - £30,000 | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| CAT ACTION TRUST 1977 | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CATS IN CRISIS | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |