FILEY CAT RESCUE
The organisation rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes cats in need across North and East Yorkshire, while educating the public on feline welfare via its website, social media channels, and seasonal fundraising events.
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FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF CATS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION IN NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE, IN PARTICULAR, TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 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 generated a surplus of £16,400 for the year ended 5 April 2025, with unrestricted funds increasing to £30,874. The trustees report adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties disclosed. The charity operates with no paid employees, relying entirely on volunteers and public donations.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's main source of income is donations from the general public amounting to £215,799.” — page 7
“Filey Cat Rescue intend to create a reserve fund when possible to ensure adequate funding is available to cover any emergency reparative works.” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2025
- Volunteers: 14
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Volunteers: 8
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 3 annual returns with a recorded received date, 2 were received after the due date: year ending 05/04/2025 (received 17/05/2026, 101 days after the 05/02/2026 due date); year ending 05/04/2024 (received 09/10/2025, 246 days after the 05/02/2025 due date).
Trustees
- Alan Simon Lewischair
- Christina Loraine Lewis
- Daniel Stephen Stockdale
- Jessica O'Neill
- Linda Ann Welch
- Mark Thomas Lewis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £216k | £199k |
| 05/04/2024 | £120k | £141k |
| 05/04/2023 | £110k | £75k |
Common questions
Is FILEY CAT RESCUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £16,400 for the year ended 5 April 2025, with unrestricted funds increasing to £30,874. The trustees report adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties disclosed. The charity operates with no paid employees, relying entirely on volunteers and public donations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FILEY CAT RESCUE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FILEY CAT RESCUE as a grant recipient include The Keith Howard Foundation, THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Keith Howard Foundation | FY2022 | £20k | Animals |
| The Keith Howard Foundation | FY2023 | Unverified read£20k | |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | FY2024 | £10k | |
| The Keith Howard Foundation | FY2025 | £5k | Animals |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| MARJORIE COOTE ANIMAL CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £500 |
Charities like this
- THE STRAY CAT CLUB
- KITTY KAT RESCUE & REHOMING
- Feline Network Cat Rescue
- AXHOLME CAT RESCUE
- NEWBRIDGE CAT RESCUE AND REHOMING CENTRE
- FELINE CARE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FILEY CAT RESCUE | £216k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE STRAY CAT CLUB | £88k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KITTY KAT RESCUE & REHOMING | £29k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Feline Network Cat Rescue | £64k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AXHOLME CAT RESCUE | £35k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWBRIDGE CAT RESCUE AND REHOMING CENTRE | £57k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |