SUNSHINE CAT RESCUE
Relieving the suffering of cats and kittens in need of care and attention and providing and maintaining rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is in a comfortable financial position, supported by a legacy received in November 2022. The charity holds substantially higher funds than its previous designated reserve of £10,000, with no funds materially in deficit. However, the trustees identify risks regarding the overwhelming number of cats in care and challenges in securing sufficient volunteer capacity.
What the accounts disclose
“A reserve of £10,000 had previously been designated; however, the Charity now holds a substantially higher level of funds across a number of bank accounts, building societies, and investment holdings.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 28/02/2023)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/12/2014)
Trustees
- OLIVIA ANNE TYACKchair
- Susan Carol Newitt
- suzanne jane hilton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £97k | £106k |
| 29/02/2024 | £385k | £107k |
| 28/02/2023 | £610k | £88k |
| 28/02/2022 | £67k | £64k |
| 28/02/2021 | £58k | £52k |
Common questions
Is SUNSHINE CAT RESCUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is in a comfortable financial position, supported by a legacy received in November 2022. The charity holds substantially higher funds than its previous designated reserve of £10,000, with no funds materially in deficit. However, the trustees identify risks regarding the overwhelming number of cats in care and challenges in securing sufficient volunteer capacity.
Who funds SUNSHINE CAT RESCUE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SUNSHINE CAT RESCUE as a grant recipient include PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST, THE MIDCOUNTIES CO-OPERATIVE COMMUNITY FUND, MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Neutering, Spaying and Welfare costs |
| THE MIDCOUNTIES CO-OPERATIVE COMMUNITY FUND | FY2024 | £2k | |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2022 | £500 | |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | FY2023 | £0 | One-off grant |