Topcats
Also known as: Waveney Saturday Club, Waveney Young Peoples' Project, Lowestoft Playscheme
TOPCATS provides supported activities for 5-30yr olds with additional and complex needs in Pakefield, Suffolk. TOPCATS delivers a total of 10 bespoke groups accross 50 weeks of the year. Sessions include Weekend social groups, Supported Adult work experience opportunities, Holiday Club Sessions, Parent support group for under 5's and an evening youth group.
Activities & Mission
TOPCATS provides supported activities for 5-30yr olds with additional and complex needs in Pakefield, Suffolk. TOPCATS delivers a total of 10 bespoke groups accross 50 weeks of the year. Sessions include Weekend social groups, Supported Adult work experience opportunities, Holiday Club Sessions, Parent support group for under 5's and an evening youth group.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 76% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £562,629 | £602,871 | £601,241 | £357,629 | £324,787 | 36 / 8 |
| 2024 | £531,056 | £529,582 | £529,479 | £397,871 | £323,348 | 42 / 8 |
| 2023 | £470,738 | £443,902 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2022 | £416,627 | £381,361 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2021 | £370,244 | £283,427 | 0 / 5 |
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Frequently asked questions about Topcats
What does Topcats do?
TOPCATS provides supported activities for 5-30yr olds with additional and complex needs in Pakefield, Suffolk. TOPCATS delivers a total of 10 bespoke groups accross 50 weeks of the year. Sessions include Weekend social groups, Supported Adult work experience opportunities, Holiday Club Sessions, Parent support group for under 5's and an evening youth group.
How much income did Topcats report in 2025?
Topcats reported total income of £563k and reported expenditure of £603k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Topcats?
Topcats has a program ratio of 106.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Topcats registered as a charity?
Topcats was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 May 2005 as charity number 1109307. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Topcats?
Topcats is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stewart Battrick. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Topcats operate?
Topcats operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Topcats a registered charity?
Yes — Topcats is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109307.
Details
Morton Road
South Lowestoft
LOWESTOFT
NR33 0JH
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Also Known As
- Waveney Saturday Club
- Waveney Young Peoples' Project
- Lowestoft Playscheme
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated