Children's Acute Transport Service
The aim of the service is to improve and standardise care for the critically ill child requiring intensive care. The CATS Charity was set up to raise funds to support the needs of our service and ensure that we can, along with our NHS funding provide the best equipment and care suitable for the transport environment. This includes supporting our staffs education, training and well-being.
Activities & Mission
The aim of the service is to improve and standardise care for the critically ill child requiring intensive care. The CATS Charity was set up to raise funds to support the needs of our service and ensure that we can, along with our NHS funding provide the best equipment and care suitable for the transport environment. This includes supporting our staffs education, training and well-being.
Grants
Children's Acute Transport Service makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2026)
- £28,570
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
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| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £34,823 | £28,570 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £56,271 | £24,396 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2024 | £38,249 | £38,372 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £83,955 | £39,491 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £30,040 | £29,142 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Children's Acute Transport Service
What does Children's Acute Transport Service do?
The aim of the service is to improve and standardise care for the critically ill child requiring intensive care. The CATS Charity was set up to raise funds to support the needs of our service and ensure that we can, along with our NHS funding provide the best equipment and care suitable for the transport environment. This includes supporting our staffs education, training and well-being.
How much income did Children's Acute Transport Service report in 2026?
Children's Acute Transport Service reported total income of £35k and reported expenditure of £29k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Children's Acute Transport Service registered as a charity?
Children's Acute Transport Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 July 2008 as charity number 1124897. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Children's Acute Transport Service?
Children's Acute Transport Service is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Children's Acute Transport Service operate?
Children's Acute Transport Service operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Children's Acute Transport Service a registered charity?
Yes — Children's Acute Transport Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1124897.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated