Oldham Cats
Analysis
Oldham Cats is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in October 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. It says it provides human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Oldham Cats reported income of £173k and spending of £99k, leaving 43% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £119k to £173k (+46%), an average of +9.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 66%. Over the whole period it spent 73% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Oldham Cats sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include A Better Life Dog Rescue Limited (£172k), Northumberland Dog Rescue (£175k) and Dutch Spotted Sheep Society (£172k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We supply a safe haven for abandoned, unwanted & stray cats & kittens from the community - they are flead & wormed, neutered & vaccinated & treated as necessary at a registered veterinary practice then re-homed by way of adoption.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| A Better Life Dog Rescue Limited | Essex | £172k |
| Northumberland Dog Rescue | Northumberland | £175k |
| Dutch Spotted Sheep Society | Lanarkshire | £172k |
| Geordie Bullies Springboard Rescue | Northumberland | £176k |