East Lancashire Cats
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
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire and Rutland Ornithological Society | Leicester | £31k |
| Felines 1st | Brighton Road | £31k |
| World's Poultry Science Association United Kingdom Branch | King's Buildings | £31k |
| Safe Paws Negril | Walsall | £31k |