NEWCASTLE DOG AND CAT SHELTER
The objects of the charity are for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention and, 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 £605,391 for the year ended 30 April 2025, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £1,638,939, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain operations given their policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The independent auditor confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 6
“During the year the charity used a firm of property agents to manage the rental properties, of which a trustee is a controlling party, this was provided at no cost.” — page 31
“During the year the charity used a recruitment agency which a trustee is a controlling party, the amount paid in fees totalled £4,276 and was at arms length” — page 31
“During the year the charity used a firm of property agents to manage the rental properties, of which a trustee is a controlling party, this was provided at no cost.” — page 31
“During the year the charity used a recruitment agency which a trustee is a controlling party, the amount paid in fees totalled £4,276 and was at arms length” — page 31
“During the year the charity used a firm of property agents to manage the rental properties, of which a trustee is a controlling party, this was provided at no cost.” — page 31
“During the year the charity used a recruitment agency which a trustee is a controlling party, the amount paid in fees totalled £4,276 and was at arms length” — page 31
“During the year the charity used a firm of property agents to manage the rental properties, of which a trustee is a controlling party, this was provided at no cost.” — page 31
“During the year the charity used a recruitment agency which a trustee is a controlling party, the amount paid in fees totalled £4,276 and was at arms length” — page 31
“During the year the charity used a firm of property agents to manage the rental properties, of which a trustee is a controlling party, this was provided at no cost.” — page 31
“During the year the charity used a recruitment agency which a trustee is a controlling party, the amount paid in fees totalled £4,276 and was at arms length” — page 31
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/04/2025)
Trustees
- Ashleigh Louise Wright
- Helen Cowper
- Helen Walker
- Nicola Taylor-Mosley
- Steven Robinson
- Thomas William McCarthy
- Yashin Sarnaik
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £2.4m | £1.8m |
| 30/04/2024 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is NEWCASTLE DOG AND CAT SHELTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £605,391 for the year ended 30 April 2025, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £1,638,939, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain operations given their policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The independent auditor confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sumer Auditco Limited.
Who funds NEWCASTLE DOG AND CAT SHELTER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NEWCASTLE DOG AND CAT SHELTER as a grant recipient include PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETPLAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Equine therapy for disadvantaged kids |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS WESTMORLAND BRANCH CIO
- PAWPRINTS TO FREEDOM LIMITED
- DESTITUTE ANIMALS SHELTER
- Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals North Wiltshire and Newbury District Branch
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BURY OLDHAM AND DISTRICT BRANCH
- Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Northamptonshire Branch
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWCASTLE DOG AND CAT SHELTER | £2.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS WESTMORLAND BRANCH CIO | £474k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PAWPRINTS TO FREEDOM LIMITED | £1.2m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| DESTITUTE ANIMALS SHELTER | £569k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals North Wiltshire and Newbury District Branch | £0 | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BURY OLDHAM AND DISTRICT BRANCH | £1.0m | — | 0 | below | — | noted |