Little Paws Ferret Rescue
Analysis
Little Paws Ferret Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sunderland. It was registered in March 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending May 2024, Little Paws Ferret Rescue reported income of £15k and spending of £18k, spending 124% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2024, income fell from £28k to £15k (-47%), an average of -19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2023, when income rose by 78%. Over the whole period it spent 105% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Little Paws Ferret Rescue sits at the 25th percentile: it is larger than about 25% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Mersea Harbour Protection Trust (£15k), Problem Parrots Welfare Organisation (£15k) and Greyhound Walks (£14k).
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
We will rescue abandoned, lost and unwanted ferrets from within Sunderland and South Tyneside.We will rehabilitate and care for these ferrets until they are able to be rehomed.We will carry out activities to find new homes for the ferrets in rescue and provide backup support for thelifetime of the ferret.We will promote neutering of pet ferrets to reduce the number of unwanted litters.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Mersea Harbour Protection Trust | Colchester | £15k |
| Problem Parrots Welfare Organisation | Stone | £15k |
| Greyhound Walks | King's Lynn | £14k |
| The Stirling Trust | London | £15k |