THE STRAY CAT CLUB
Our organisation rescues and rehomes cats in need. We provide shelter, medical care, and a nurturing environment for abandoned, stray, lost, or surrendered cats. Our adoption programme matches cats with suitable permanent homes. We also educate the community on responsible pet ownership and the importance of spaying and neutering.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE: FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF ANIMALS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION, AND TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS ANIMALS BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE CARE, PROTECTION, TREATMENT AND SECURITY FOR CATS WHICH ARE IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION BY REASON OF SICKNESS, MALTREATMENT, POOR CIRCUMSTANCES OR ILL USAGE AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO ANIMAL WELFARE IN GENERAL AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY AND SUFFERING AMONG CATS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net surplus of £32,778.83 for the year ending 31 December 2025, with total income of £88,079.13 and expenditure of £55,300.30. The trustees confirmed that closing reserves of £53,174.61 provide a financial buffer to support operations into 2026. The accounts were subject to an independent examination, which found no matters requiring further disclosure or indicating non-compliance with accounting requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“Income Donation Grants Interest Total: Total £88,079.13 £0.00 £0.00 £88,079.13” — page 8
“The trustees also recognise the importance of maintaining adequate reserves to ensure continuity of care for cats already in foster should income temporarily fall and will continue to review this as the charity grows.”
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 48
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 34
Trustees
- Louise Elizabeth Chamberschair
- Charlotte Francesca Galvin
- Luke Samuel Adekoya
- Shelley Marie Kay
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £88k | £55k |
| 31/12/2024 | £48k | £29k |
Common questions
Is THE STRAY CAT CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £32,778.83 for the year ending 31 December 2025, with total income of £88,079.13 and expenditure of £55,300.30. The trustees confirmed that closing reserves of £53,174.61 provide a financial buffer to support operations into 2026. The accounts were subject to an independent examination, which found no matters requiring further disclosure or indicating non-compliance with accounting requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Keith Howard Foundation | 1 | £25k |
| THE ROSE ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST CIO | 1 | £20k |
| OLSEN ANIMAL TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE PETS AT HOME FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £9k |
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- STRAY CAT RESCUE
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- CATS IN DISTRESS
- FELINE CARE
- BURY'S STRAY CAT FUND
- AXHOLME CAT RESCUE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE STRAY CAT CLUB | £88k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STRAY CAT RESCUE | £154k | £14,838 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CATS IN CRISIS | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CATS IN DISTRESS | £225k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FELINE CARE | £335k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BURY'S STRAY CAT FUND | £125k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |