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East Lancashire Cats

RegisteredRegistered charity number 1202886PrestonAnimals
Income£31k2025-03-31
Spending£35ksame year
Spent / received40%2-year average
Size in its cause37th pctAnimals
Registered2023CIO
Employees–latest return

Analysis

East Lancashire Cats is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Preston. It was registered in May 2023, 3 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 other finance, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.

In the financial year ending March 2025, East Lancashire Cats reported income of £31k and spending of £35k, spending 111% of what it took in. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2024 to March 2025, income fell from £117k to £31k (-73%), an average of -73% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 73%. Over the whole period it spent 40% of the income it received.

Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, East Lancashire Cats 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 Leicestershire and Rutland Ornithological Society (£31k), Felines 1st (£31k) and World's Poultry Science Association United Kingdom Branch (£31k).

Income and spending

£0£29k£58k£87k£117k2024 Income: £116,5162024 Spending: £24,95720242025 Income: £31,0282025 Spending: £34,5322025
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Where the income comes from

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In the charity's own words

To rescue stray , feral and unwanted cats and kittens within Lancashire from abandonment , change in owners circumstances , straying , lost or found cats , unwanted litters of kittens. Volunteers foster from home and deal with members the public asking for our help . Maintaining database . Scan cats . Assessing cats health and behaviour and forming a plan . Educate on cat welfare.

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CharityLocationIncome
Leicestershire and Rutland Ornithological SocietyLeicester£31k
Felines 1stBrighton Road£31k
World's Poultry Science Association United Kingdom BranchKing's Buildings£31k
Safe Paws NegrilWalsall£31k