LINCOLN CAT CARE
Lincoln Cat Care is a charity working in the interest of cat welfare within approximately 30 mile radius of Lincoln which encompasses the Newark area. We provide the following services. Homing of cats and kittens, treat sick and injured cats, fund or partly fund fees for those unable to afford veterinary procedures, run assisted neutering campaigns for domestic and feral cats and provide advice.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is a volunteer-based group that employs no staff, with most donated income directed toward helping cats. The trustees report satisfaction that the year's activities conform to stated aims, noting significant cost increases in veterinary charges but highlighting good income from the charity shop and jumble sales.
What the accounts disclose
“The income stream from the Charity shop and jumble sales has been particularly good thanks to our loyal volunteers and generous donors of clothes and Bric a Brac.” — page 2
Trustees
- NIGEL JEREMY WILLIAMSchair
- BEVERLEY ELLIS-JONES
- Catherine O Rourke
- DEREK NEVARD
- EDWARD DENISON BAILY WAY
- ELIZABETH MARGARET THOMSON
- Elizabeth Stokes
- Gordon K A Lochrie
- Jonathan Lee Patten
- PENELOPE ROSEMARY CRAIG
- Valerie Marden
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £178k | £166k |
| 31/12/2023 | £182k | £164k |
| 31/12/2022 | £169k | £125k |
| 31/12/2021 | £324k | £92k |
| 31/12/2020 | £80k | £96k |
Common questions
Is LINCOLN CAT CARE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is a volunteer-based group that employs no staff, with most donated income directed toward helping cats. The trustees report satisfaction that the year's activities conform to stated aims, noting significant cost increases in veterinary charges but highlighting good income from the charity shop and jumble sales.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SEABY FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, WEST CHILTINGTON | 1 | — |
| THE GERRICK ROSE ANIMAL TRUST | 1 | — |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 1 | £348k |
| THE SANDERSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| MYRISTICA TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 1 | £60k |
| THE FRANCIS WINHAM FOUNDATION | 1 | £51k |
Charities like this
- INTERNATIONAL CAT CARE
- THE LINCOLNSHIRE TRUST FOR CATS
- THE COLCHESTER AND DISTRICT CAT RESCUE AND HOMING SOCIETY
- OLDHAM CATS
- IRIS'S CATS IN NEED
- STRAY CAT RESCUE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN CAT CARE | £178k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL CAT CARE | £3.0m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE LINCOLNSHIRE TRUST FOR CATS | £682k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COLCHESTER AND DISTRICT CAT RESCUE AND HOMING SOCIETY | £312k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OLDHAM CATS | £173k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| IRIS'S CATS IN NEED | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |