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THE RHODES MINNIS CAT SANCTUARY

Registered charity 262245 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SEATHWAITE CATTERY - SEATHWAITE BOARDING CATTERY LTD, THE CAT BASKET

Taking and rehoming unwanted cats and kittens and providing permanent care and accommodation for those which cannot be rehomed.

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Latest income
£515k
Latest spending
£457k
Registered
1971
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £4,733,812, which the trustees consider necessary to safeguard the sanctuary's future given that regular income covers only 50% of outgoings. The charity reports a net income of £258,730 for the year, driven significantly by legacy income of £215,074 and investment gains. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: approximately 12 years outgoings (held: £4.7m)
“In the light of these factors the trustees consider the present cash and investment reserves, representing approximately 12 years outgoings, necessary to safeguard the sanctuary's future.” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Seathwaite Boarding Cattery Limited
“It is operated through a separate trading company, Seathwaite Boarding Cattery Ltd (Company Registration No. 03423596).” — page 8
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Beresfords. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)

Total income
£549k
Total spending
£457k
Cost of raising funds
£28k
Reserves (reported)
£2.7m
Employees
10

Reported reserves equal ~71.8 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Kent · Surrey · Throughout London

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£515k£457k
31/12/2024£577k£410k
31/12/2023£471k£311k
31/12/2022£234k£240k
31/12/2021£707k£255k

Common questions

Is THE RHODES MINNIS CAT SANCTUARY financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £4,733,812, which the trustees consider necessary to safeguard the sanctuary's future given that regular income covers only 50% of outgoings. The charity reports a net income of £258,730 for the year, driven significantly by legacy income of £215,074 and investment gains. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Beresfords.