Feral Cat and Elderly Cat Care and Sanctuary
Analysis
Feral Cat and Elderly Cat Care and Sanctuary is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorset. It was registered in October 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Feral Cat and Elderly Cat Care and Sanctuary reported income of £28k and spending of £39k, spending 138% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income fell from £59k to £28k (-52%), an average of -17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income dropped by 33%. Over the whole period it spent 77% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Feral Cat and Elderly Cat Care and Sanctuary sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Southern Counties German Shepherd Rescue (£28k), Rosina Animal Centre (£28k) and Porthleven Harbour Hedgies Rescue (£28k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
To provide or assist in the provision of care and accomodation for feral cats,feral kittens and elderly cats which are in need of care and protection by reason of sickness,maltreatment,poor circumstances or ill-usage.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Counties German Shepherd Rescue | Ringwood | £28k |
| Rosina Animal Centre | Sevenoaks | £28k |
| Porthleven Harbour Hedgies Rescue | Helston | £28k |
| Millom and Broughton Agricultural Society Ltd | Cumbria | £28k |