A PURRFECT FRIEND
Advancement of animal welfare by taking stray and abandoned cats off the streets of Preston andDistrict and improving their quality of life by providing them with food, shelter and veterinary care whilstseeking to find them permanent, caring homes
Objects
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF STRAY AND ABANDONED CATS IN PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY PROVIDING THEM WITH FOOD, SHELTER, VETERINARY CARE WHILST SEEKING TO FIND THEM PERMANENT, CARING HOMES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £22,064 at the end of the period, which the trustees note are held to cover future needs in challenging economic times. The charity reported a net decrease in cash of £10,144 during the year, primarily driven by increased veterinary fees, while total income rose to £47,373. No material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern were identified in the filing.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and pen sponsorship 18,854” — page 10
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Trustees
- Shirley Chisnallchair
- ANNE ELIZABETH KELLEHER MA FCMA
- Phyllis Elizabeth Pearson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £47k | £58k |
| 30/06/2024 | £41k | £42k |
| 30/06/2023 | £44k | £27k |
| 30/06/2022 | £31k | £21k |
Common questions
Is A PURRFECT FRIEND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £22,064 at the end of the period, which the trustees note are held to cover future needs in challenging economic times. The charity reported a net decrease in cash of £10,144 during the year, primarily driven by increased veterinary fees, while total income rose to £47,373. No material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern were identified in the filing. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.