Cramar Cat Rescue

Also known as: Cramar Cat Sanctuary

Rescue, rehabilitate and re-home stray and abandoned cats and kittens throughout the West Midlands

Activities & Mission

Rescue, rehabilitate and re-home stray and abandoned cats and kittens throughout the West Midlands

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Birmingham City Solihull Warwickshire Worcestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,064,921

Latest Expenditure

£932,378

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 2.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 3.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 95.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £339,050

Charitable Activities £711,337

Other Trading £11,940

Investments £2,594

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £30,182

Raising Funds £884,643

Governance £8,213

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £17,553

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,064,921	£932,378	£30,182	£627,167	£613,336	29 / 35
2024	£864,408	£930,656	£93,552	£501,173	£501,173	32 / 45
2023	£803,561	£860,560	£96,156	£564,579	£564,579	31 / 45
2022	£812,758	£799,191	£74,872	£631,528	£631,528	29 / 12
2021	£709,893	£743,324	£74,448	£612,186	£609,181	29 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cramar Cat Rescue

What does Cramar Cat Rescue do?

Rescue, rehabilitate and re-home stray and abandoned cats and kittens throughout the West Midlands

How much income did Cramar Cat Rescue report in 2025?

Cramar Cat Rescue reported total income of £1.06m and reported expenditure of £932k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cramar Cat Rescue registered as a charity?

Cramar Cat Rescue was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 July 1989 as charity number 519102. It has been registered for 37 years.

Who runs Cramar Cat Rescue?

Cramar Cat Rescue is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is CAROLE ANN LOWE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cramar Cat Rescue operate?

Cramar Cat Rescue operates across 4 areas: Birmingham City, Solihull, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

Is Cramar Cat Rescue a registered charity?

Yes — Cramar Cat Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 519102.