Felines 1st
Analysis
Felines 1st is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Brighton Road. It was registered in August 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 and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Felines 1st reported income of £31k and spending of £36k, spending 117% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income fell from £33k to £31k (-4.4%), an average of -1.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income dropped by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Felines 1st sits at the 37th percentile: it is larger than about 37% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include East Lancashire Cats (£31k), Safe Paws Negril (£31k) and Leicestershire and Rutland Ornithological Society (£31k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our vision is to work towards a society where no cat is left alone or vulnerable and all cats are treated with compassion, kindness and care. Felines 1st is striving for no cat in the Surrey/Sussex area to be left behind, forgotten or abandoned when in need.Our aims are to ensure the welfare of cats, this is achieved by:Rescuing, reuniting and rehoming cats.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| East Lancashire Cats | Preston | £31k |
| Safe Paws Negril | Walsall | £31k |
| Leicestershire and Rutland Ornithological Society | Leicester | £31k |
| Lleyn and District Agricultural Show and Canine Society | Gwynedd | £31k |