NEWCASTLE DOG AND CAT SHELTER
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
- Steven Robinson
- Thomas William McCarthy
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?
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.