FRIENDS OF FERALS (SHEFFIELD)

Registered charity 1170938 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

To help control the huge number of feral and abandoned unneutered cats in and around the city of Sheffield, particularly in areas of social and economic deprivation, and monitor their health and wellbeing.To promote humane behaviour and educate the public regarding the importance of neutering and basic cat care.

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Latest income
£33k
Latest spending
£33k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity recorded a small surplus of £390 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total receipts of £31,934 against expenditure of £32,804. The trustees report unrestricted free reserves of £48,776, which they consider sufficient to meet liabilities for at least 12 months, representing approximately 15 months of current expenditure. The financial review notes that the cost of living crisis has increased veterinary and food costs, leading to a nearly 25% reduction in donations compared to the previous year.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: 12 months of the resources expended (held: £49k)
the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets should be 12 months of the resources expended
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Friends of Ferals (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Sheffield City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/07/2025£33k£33k
31/07/2024£42k£43k
31/07/2023£60k£40k
31/07/2022£47k£68k
31/07/2021£50k£44k

Common questions

Is FRIENDS OF FERALS (SHEFFIELD) financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a small surplus of £390 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total receipts of £31,934 against expenditure of £32,804. The trustees report unrestricted free reserves of £48,776, which they consider sufficient to meet liabilities for at least 12 months, representing approximately 15 months of current expenditure. The financial review notes that the cost of living crisis has increased veterinary and food costs, leading to a nearly 25% reduction in donations compared to the previous year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.