Rain Rescue

Also known as: Rain Rescue Ltd, Summerfields - Life Skills Through Pet Care

We assist pets in crisis situations. Our help is primarily focused on helping cats and dogs who are, or who are soon to be homeless. Each pet taken in, will be medically and behaviourally treated to build them up to the best they can be before finding them their new homes.We provide advice, education, assistance and a lifeline to the public in their times of need around their cat or dog.

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Activities & Mission

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

Barnsley Doncaster Rotherham Sheffield City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£879,410

Latest Expenditure

£549,095

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 51.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 32% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 94). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 83.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 29% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 16.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 26% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £203,645

Charitable Activities £585,753

Other Trading £0

Investments £10,183

Other Income £79,829

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £456,566

Raising Funds £92,529

Governance £34

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2015 — Cats Abused Treatment Society (organisation 1043442)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£879,410	£549,095	£456,566	£829,374	£320,762	12 / 47
2024	£406,257	£523,570				0 / 57
2023	£810,823	£509,645	£487,650	£616,372	£116,428	11 / 57
2022	£352,629	£406,780				0 / 43
2021	£438,769	£318,351				0 / 48

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Rain Rescue

What does Rain Rescue do?

How much income did Rain Rescue report in 2025?

Rain Rescue reported total income of £879k and reported expenditure of £549k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Rain Rescue?

Rain Rescue has a program ratio of 51.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 94 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Rain Rescue registered as a charity?

Rain Rescue was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 2006 as charity number 1115089. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Rain Rescue?

Rain Rescue is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Clare Jane Gibson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Rain Rescue operate?

Rain Rescue operates across 4 areas: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield City.

Is Rain Rescue a registered charity?

Yes — Rain Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1115089.