Essex Cavy & Rat Rescue
Analysis
Essex Cavy & Rat Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Benfleet. It was registered in May 2001, 25 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. It says it provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending November 2024, Essex Cavy & Rat Rescue reported income of £45k and spending of £19k, leaving 57% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from November 2021 to November 2024, income grew from £18k to £45k (+153%), an average of +36% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2022, when income rose by 98%. Over the whole period it spent 75% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Essex Cavy & Rat Rescue sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Oakwood Animal Sanctuary (£45k), Vietnam Cat Welfare (£45k) and Hill Pony Resources Group (£45k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Rescue, rehabilitate and eventually rehome, guinea pigs, rats and rabbits. Not exclusive to these species but primarily the rodent species. Operating in the Essex area. Managed by qualified rodentologist and animal nursing assistant.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Animal Sanctuary | Neston | £45k |
| Vietnam Cat Welfare | Maldon | £45k |
| Hill Pony Resources Group | Callington | £45k |
| Wiltshire Beekeepers Association | Chippenham | £45k |