ROSE COTTAGE CAT RESCUE
Rose Cottage Cat Rescue rescue's and rehomes stray abandoned and unwanted cats and kittens. We also encourage and promote the neutering of all domestic and feral cats offering practical help in this area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £112,518.61 for the year ending May 2025, driven by higher donations, a legacy, and shop income. Expenditure rose to £75,269.82, with notable increases in veterinary costs and shop expenses. The charity reports a positive financial position with unrestricted reserves of £98,352.35, though it notes ongoing challenges related to the cost of living crisis affecting pet ownership.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Geraldine Holyoakechair
- JULIA WILLIAMS
- SARAH WELLS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £113k | £75k |
| 31/05/2024 | £86k | £50k |
| 31/05/2023 | £67k | £43k |
| 31/05/2022 | £53k | £72k |
| 31/05/2021 | £41k | £51k |
Common questions
Is ROSE COTTAGE CAT RESCUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £112,518.61 for the year ending May 2025, driven by higher donations, a legacy, and shop income. Expenditure rose to £75,269.82, with notable increases in veterinary costs and shop expenses. The charity reports a positive financial position with unrestricted reserves of £98,352.35, though it notes ongoing challenges related to the cost of living crisis affecting pet ownership.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| OLSEN ANIMAL TRUST | 1 | £922k |
Charities like this
- CRAMAR CAT RESCUE
- STRAY CAT RESCUE
- THE COLCHESTER AND DISTRICT CAT RESCUE AND HOMING SOCIETY
- SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE
- THE CAT AND RABBIT RESCUE CENTRE
- CATS IN CRISIS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSE COTTAGE CAT RESCUE | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CRAMAR CAT RESCUE | £1.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STRAY CAT RESCUE | £154k | £20,001 - £30,000 | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE COLCHESTER AND DISTRICT CAT RESCUE AND HOMING SOCIETY | £312k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE | £384k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CAT AND RABBIT RESCUE CENTRE | £1.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |