Cat Chat
Also known as: Cat Chat the Cat Rescue Resource
Cat Chat is a web-based charity sourcing new, loving homes for rescued cats from shelters and rehoming groups in the UK & Ireland. We are particularly committed to finding homes for long-stay and hard-to-home cats.Our online homing services are free of charge to rescue organisations of all sizes, including branches of the large charities. We also advise the public about cat rehoming & welfare.
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Cat Chat is a web-based charity sourcing new, loving homes for rescued cats from shelters and rehoming groups in the UK & Ireland. We are particularly committed to finding homes for long-stay and hard-to-home cats.Our online homing services are free of charge to rescue organisations of all sizes, including branches of the large charities. We also advise the public about cat rehoming & welfare.
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As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £46,968 | £91,515 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2024 | £143,552 | £93,735 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £27,154 | £42,914 | 0 / 23 | |||
| 2022 | £75,447 | £39,341 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2021 | £39,580 | £48,197 | 0 / 27 |
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Frequently asked questions about Cat Chat
What does Cat Chat do?
Cat Chat is a web-based charity sourcing new, loving homes for rescued cats from shelters and rehoming groups in the UK & Ireland. We are particularly committed to finding homes for long-stay and hard-to-home cats.Our online homing services are free of charge to rescue organisations of all sizes, including branches of the large charities. We also advise the public about cat rehoming & welfare.
How much income did Cat Chat report in 2025?
Cat Chat reported total income of £47k and reported expenditure of £92k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Cat Chat registered as a charity?
Cat Chat was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 November 2003 as charity number 1100649. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Cat Chat?
Cat Chat is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is LYNSEY AISHA MAHMOOD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cat Chat operate?
Cat Chat operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Cat Chat a registered charity?
Yes — Cat Chat is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1100649.
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- 19 October 2026
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