COUNTRY HILL ANIMAL SHELTER
To relieve the suffering of animals, in particular cats, in need of attention by providing the protection, treatment, rehabilitation and rehoming of animals who have come into our care by reason of sickness, maltreatment and poor circumstances.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a loss of £48,269 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in net liabilities of £39,971. The trustees report that income is substantially down due to reduced shop sales and donations, and note a need to increase fundraising to support activities.
What the accounts disclose
“NET (LIABILITIES)/ASSETS (39,971) 8,299”
“4. Related party transactions All transactions between the Trustees have been accounted for and paid back as necessary.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Janet Lemmychair
- Justyna Tweddle
- Kim Reading
- Paula Pellow
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £303k | £368k |
| 31/03/2024 | £396k | £397k |
| 31/03/2023 | £330k | £357k |
| 31/03/2022 | £275k | £275k |
| 31/03/2021 | £199k | £165k |
Common questions
Is COUNTRY HILL ANIMAL SHELTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a loss of £48,269 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in net liabilities of £39,971. The trustees report that income is substantially down due to reduced shop sales and donations, and note a need to increase fundraising to support activities.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | 1 | £510 |
Charities like this
- BLEAKHOLT ANIMAL SANCTUARY
- THE RSPCA DANAHER ANIMAL HOME
- THE FERNE ANIMAL SANCTUARY
- HEATHLANDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY
- HOLLYTREES ANIMAL RESCUE TRUST (HART)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY HILL ANIMAL SHELTER | £303k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BLEAKHOLT ANIMAL SANCTUARY | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE RSPCA DANAHER ANIMAL HOME | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FERNE ANIMAL SANCTUARY | £2.2m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEATHLANDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| HOLLYTREES ANIMAL RESCUE TRUST (HART) | £297k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |