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The Colchester And District Cat Rescue And Homing Society

Also known as: Colchester Cat Rescue

The Charity rehomes cats/kittens in the Colchester area. Each cat has a vet check up, neutering, vaccinating, microchipping.We have a number of cats available for rehoming. Some cats are also looked after at the Sanctuary for the rest of their lives, cats are only put to sleep on veterinary advice.We are entirely dependent on our fundraising, and run a small Charity Shop to help provide income

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Activities & Mission

The Charity rehomes cats/kittens in the Colchester area. Each cat has a vet check up, neutering, vaccinating, microchipping.We have a number of cats available for rehoming. Some cats are also looked after at the Sanctuary for the rest of their lives, cats are only put to sleep on veterinary advice.We are entirely dependent on our fundraising, and run a small Charity Shop to help provide income

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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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£561,690
Latest Expenditure
£287,414

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 49.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 33% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 36). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 86% 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 £406,023
Charitable Activities £118,812
Other Trading £0
Investments £16,855
Other Income £35,225

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £287,414
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£561,690
£287,414£287,414£1,251,152£1,251,15212 / 25
2024
£312,118
£252,4210 / 25
2023
£189,465
£248,9700 / 20
2022
£361,613
£228,9500 / 20
2021
£690,223
£189,276£178,262£842,762£685,4628 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Colchester And District Cat Rescue And Homing Society

What does The Colchester And District Cat Rescue And Homing Society do?

The Charity rehomes cats/kittens in the Colchester area. Each cat has a vet check up, neutering, vaccinating, microchipping.We have a number of cats available for rehoming. Some cats are also looked after at the Sanctuary for the rest of their lives, cats are only put to sleep on veterinary advice.We are entirely dependent on our fundraising, and run a small Charity Shop to help provide income

How much income did The Colchester And District Cat Rescue And Homing Society report in 2025?

The Colchester And District Cat Rescue And Homing Society reported total income of £562k and reported expenditure of £287k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Colchester And District Cat Rescue And Homing Society?

The Colchester And District Cat Rescue And Homing Society has a program ratio of 49.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Animals charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 36 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Colchester And District Cat Rescue And Homing Society registered as a charity?

The Colchester And District Cat Rescue And Homing Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 March 1978 as charity number 275238. It has been registered for 48 years.

Who runs The Colchester And District Cat Rescue And Homing Society?

The Colchester And District Cat Rescue And Homing Society is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is MRS A CARRINGTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Colchester And District Cat Rescue And Homing Society operate?

The Colchester And District Cat Rescue And Homing Society operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Colchester And District Cat Rescue And Homing Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Colchester And District Cat Rescue And Homing Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 275238.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
13 March 1978
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
275238
Charity Number
275238

Other notable Animals charities

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Trustees

MRS A CARRINGTON Chair
Alison Milne
Linda Coleman

Also Known As

  • Colchester Cat Rescue

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2 November 2026
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