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Felines 1st

Our vision is to work towards a society where no cat is left alone or vulnerable and all cats are treated with compassion, kindness and care. Felines 1st is striving for no cat in the Surrey/Sussex area to be left behind, forgotten or abandoned when in need.Our aims are to ensure the welfare of cats, this is achieved by:Rescuing, reuniting and rehoming cats.

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Activities & Mission

Our vision is to work towards a society where no cat is left alone or vulnerable and all cats are treated with compassion, kindness and care. Felines 1st is striving for no cat in the Surrey/Sussex area to be left behind, forgotten or abandoned when in need.Our aims are to ensure the welfare of cats, this is achieved by:Rescuing, reuniting and rehoming cats.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£31,085
Latest Expenditure
£36,253

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 116.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 116.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£31,085
£36,2530 / 22
2024
£26,983
£26,4180 / 22
2023
£30,519
£29,6800 / 20
2022
£37,326
£36,0920 / 22
2021
£32,514
£27,6530 / 11

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Felines 1st

What does Felines 1st do?

Our vision is to work towards a society where no cat is left alone or vulnerable and all cats are treated with compassion, kindness and care. Felines 1st is striving for no cat in the Surrey/Sussex area to be left behind, forgotten or abandoned when in need.Our aims are to ensure the welfare of cats, this is achieved by:Rescuing, reuniting and rehoming cats.

How much income did Felines 1st report in 2025?

Felines 1st reported total income of £31k and reported expenditure of £36k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Felines 1st registered as a charity?

Felines 1st was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 August 2019 as charity number 1185069. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Felines 1st?

Felines 1st is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Marcia Hibberd. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Felines 1st operate?

Felines 1st operates across 3 areas: East Sussex, Surrey and West Sussex.

Is Felines 1st a registered charity?

Yes — Felines 1st is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185069.

Details

Address
Felines 1st
care of CCA
The Orchard
1-2 Gleneagles Court
Brighton Road
CRAWLEY
Registration Date
28 August 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5140927
Charity Number
1185069

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Trustees

Marcia Hibberd Chair
Catherine Senior
Lynne Bailey
Michelle Edwards
Rosemary Elaine Martin

Sectors & Classifications

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