Afrocats
Analysis
Afrocats is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in June 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, disability, arts/culture/heritage/science and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Afrocats reported income of £282k and spending of £260k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £52k to £282k (+439%), an average of +52% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2024, when income rose by 153%. Over the whole period it spent 89% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Afrocats sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Signpost Inclusion CIO (£282k), Dennis Wise in the Community (£282k) and The Derby Bosnia Hercegovina Community Association (£281k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Afrocats is based in Manchester and works diverse people to provide access to experiences through a variety of mediums to enable them to development their well being, a sense of belonging and new experiences. We consult with various communities and fundraise to ensure that our provision is mostly free to break down barriers to access.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Signpost Inclusion CIO | West Midlands | £282k |
| Dennis Wise in the Community | Hertfordshire | £282k |
| The Derby Bosnia Hercegovina Community Association | Derby | £281k |
| Hessle Sporting Club | East Riding of Yorkshire | £283k |