BURY'S STRAY CAT FUND
To reduce the suffering of stray & feral cats. Neutering is encouraged as the only humane method of control. To rescue & rehome as many cats as possible. Euthanasia is only on a vet's advice. To help with the cost of neutering & treatment in cases of hardship. To take responsibility for ill or injured cats until an owner is traced. To maintian high standards of care for cats we are look after.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £83,673 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with unrestricted funds increasing to £1,663,451. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern, noting that record-keeping had significantly improved during the year despite previous deficiencies. The charity holds substantial net current assets of £966,483, significantly exceeding its stated reserves policy target of £253,000.
What the accounts disclose
“As at 31 December 2024, the charity's policy was to have a level of reserves which would cover any costs involved in winding up the charity plus two years' forecast expenditure. This would equate to £253,000”
Trustees
- Louise Purnellchair
- Carolyn Baulch
- Sarah Jane Burdett
- Sharon Plummer
- Susannah Smith
- Zoe Starling
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £274k | £190k |
| 31/12/2023 | £130k | £143k |
| 31/12/2022 | £230k | £113k |
| 31/12/2021 | £369k | £107k |
| 31/12/2020 | £261k | £108k |
Common questions
Is BURY'S STRAY CAT FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £83,673 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with unrestricted funds increasing to £1,663,451. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern, noting that record-keeping had significantly improved during the year despite previous deficiencies. The charity holds substantial net current assets of £966,483, significantly exceeding its stated reserves policy target of £253,000. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| OLSEN ANIMAL TRUST | 1 | £922k |
Charities like this
- SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE
- STRAY CAT RESCUE
- CAT ACTION TRUST 1977
- CATS IN CRISIS
- THE CAT AND RABBIT RESCUE CENTRE
- THE COLCHESTER AND DISTRICT CAT RESCUE AND HOMING SOCIETY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURY'S STRAY CAT FUND | £274k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SHROPSHIRE CAT RESCUE | £384k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STRAY CAT RESCUE | £154k | £20,001 - £30,000 | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| CAT ACTION TRUST 1977 | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CATS IN CRISIS | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CAT AND RABBIT RESCUE CENTRE | £1.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |